Aiken County Calendar of Events
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The Etherredge Center
Experimental Relief
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesExperimental Relief is an evening of student-written and directed plays. The five 10-minute plays cover a wide variety of topics and theatrical styles
Cultural Series: Griffin Theatre Company’s Letters Home
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesGriffin Theatre Company presents Letters Home Letters Home puts the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq front and center by bringing to life letters written by soldiers serving in the Middle East. Although these letters were written under the most difficult of circumstances, one theme seems to unite their diverse voices; the belief that the person […]
Made in America
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesOctober 20, 2023 at 7:30pm Scott Weiss, conductor Diana Thompson-Brewer, soprano Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man Copland - Four Dance Episodes from "Rodeo" Barber - Knoxville, Summer of 1915 Grote - Grand Canyon Suite
Descended from the Promised Land
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesJoin us for Unity Weekend! Descended from the Promised Land the Legacy of the Black Wall Street A Documentary screening. Did you know that one of the wealthiest Black communities in America was intentionally destroyed? Hundreds of people were killed or injured, and about 10,000 residents were left homeless. How much do you really know […]
Descended from the Promised Land: A Documentary Screening
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesUmoja Village is partnering with the Etherredge Center to present the documentary Descended from the Promised Land: The Legacy of Black Wall Street. This film is about the Tulsa Race Massacre in which North Tulsa’s Greenwood District, the most prosperous Black community in America, was destroyed in 1921. After the film, there will be a […]
Cultural Series: Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United States"Bach to Brasil" presented by The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet For over four decades on the concert stage, the Grammy® Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet has been recognized as one of America’s premier instrumental ensembles, known for their tradition of embracing music from around the globe and across the centuries. Their critically acclaimed transcriptions of […]
The Nutcracker
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesAiken Civic Ballet presents The Nutcracker November 30 - December 2
Joye To the World
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesMake plans today to attend Joye In Aiken's annual holiday concert. Joye in Aiken is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the very best in the performing arts available to our citizens, and especially our students.
Aiken Concert Band – Christmas Concert
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesCome out to hear this wonderful community concert band as they perform many Christmas holiday favorites. The Aiken Concert Band is a nonprofit 501c3 community band with over 70 dedicated local volunteer musicians. We are a proud Member of the Association of Concert Bands.
Home for the Holidays
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesFor its annual holiday performance, the Aiken Symphony and Aiken Civic Ballet will present time-honored favorites such as, "We Need a Little Christmas," "Carol of the Bells," "Around the World at Christmas Time," "The Christmas Song," and more.
Carolina Series: Yuting Chen
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesYuting Chen is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Piano Performance at the University of South Carolina. Prior to this, Yuting earned her master's degree in Piano Performance from the Mannes School of Music in New York. Yuting has achieved remarkable success in international piano competitions. Her impressive list of accolades includes winning first place […]
Carolina Series: Zeynep Gedikoglu – Sculptor
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesZeynep Gedikoglu is a sculptor originally from Izmir, Turkey, but currently resides in South Carolina after receiving her PhD from Clemson University. She began sculpting in 2008 using epoxy, clay, acrylic, and wax. Zeynep enjoys international travel, and finds inspiration from nature, indigenous cultures, and history of the different countries she visits. Her work is […]
Cultural Series: Vienna Boys Choir
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesOne of the most famous choirs in the world! The Vienna Boys Choir is the world's foremost children's choral group. It is among the oldest of all musical organizations, having been founded in 1498. Today, there are 100 choristers between the ages of 10 and 14, divided into four touring groups. Between them, the choirs […]
Carolina Series: Robyn Noelani Arnold
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesRobyn Noelani Arnold is a dancer and choreographer from upstate South Carolina who specializes in ballet, improv, and modern dance. Her new works explore how to grow as humans through life and art. Robyn has danced professionally with Vaughn Newman Dance Company in Greenville since 2019. She has studied with the Cincinnati Ballet, and with […]
Cultural Series: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesCome one, come all - the circus is in town! Celebrating two decades of keeping American traditional circus alive, the legendary Bindlestiff Family Cirkus brings its diverse roster of the world’s finest circus, sideshow, vaudeville, and variety talent to Aiken. An evening of jugglers, contortionists, plate spinning, sword swallowing, brain twisters, and other risk-taking feats […]
Cultural Series: Gershwin on Broadway
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesHear the songs of one of America's most popular composers! America’s longtime love affair with the music of George Gershwin, one of this country’s favorite composers, is celebrated in high style. In the spirit of the celebration, baritone Robert Sims, who has been hailed by critics for his rich tone, energetic performances, and convincing stage […]