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City Announcements
Mayor Coble to Speak at Greater Columbia Community Relations Council 46th Annual Luncheon
The Greater Columbia Community Relations Council (CRC) will hold its 46th Annual Luncheon on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 12:30p.m. to 2:00p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street. Mayor Bob Coble will be the keynote speaker at the luncheon. Tickets for this event are available to the public at the cost of $35 per person and must be purchased in advance by contacting the CRC office at 803.733.1130.

The City of Columbia is now accepting grant applications for the 2010-2011 year for Hospitality Tax, Accommodations Tax, and Community Promotions Funding.


City Stimulus Update
Click here to view information regarding the use of Federal stimulus funds for the City of Columbia.

City Newsroom
Mar 01-26, 2010
Bridge Closure and Repair Notification

Mar 25, 2010
12:30 pm - 02:00 pm

Mayor Bob Coble to Speak at Greater Columbia Community Relations Council 46th Annual Luncheon

Mar 25, 2010
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm

Columbia Council of Neighborhoods Mayoral Forum

Parks & Recreation

Visual and Cultural Arts

The Arts are an integral part of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation program.

We offer a wide scope of citywide arts services and programs through local   Museums, Theaters, our Recreation Centers, and The Arts Center.

 

The Arts Center, 1932 Calhoun Street, serves as a hub for pottery enthusiasts, and well as classes in jewelry making and sculpture. In addition, programs are offered that enable artists and arts groups to provide cultural arts presentations contributing to the city's diverse artistic environment.

 

Studio Access Hours

                         Mon/Tues/Thurs    9am – 9pm

                         Wed/Fri                 9am – 5pm

                         Saturday              10am – 4pm

 

Minimum enrollment: 5 Maximum: 12 unless otherwise noted. For more information call 803.545.3091. Click here for upcoming programs through September 2010.  

 

Note: Students enrolled in Introduction to Pottery and Intermediate Pottery can participate in the remaining portion of Open Studio for that session at no additional charge.

 

The Katheryn M. Bellfield/ Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center ,  2611 Grant Street,  is a full service cultural arts center that brings visual and performing arts to the Columbia area through ongoing programs, projects, and special events. We strive to enrich lives and nurture community awareness of a variety of arts by encouraging the involvement of youth, teens, adults, and seniors. Local art groups can call to schedule rehearsal and performance space. For more information call 803.255.8161

 

Hours:        Monday -Thursday       Friday                        Saturday

                2:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.        2:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.       9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Click to download a schedule of activities for youth, adults, and seniors this spring/summer.

 

Join us for Youth Violence Prevention Week March 28-April 2. 

 

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Start! Fit Friendly Platinum Level City

2008 and 2009