Aiken County Calendar of Events
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The Etherredge Center
The Art & Artistry of Shawn Haynes
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesOn exhibit in the gallery of USC Aiken's Etherredge Center, February 7-March 16, 2025 The Art & Artistry of Shawn Haynes "As far back as I can remember," Shawn says, "every part of my life has felt like a work of art- the way I arranged my toys, the direction I chose when walking the […]
Joye in Aiken: Kings Return
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesMale acapella group Kings Return shot to stardom by virtue of bare-bones stairwell videos that went viral, amassing over 10 million views. Now the four members of the vocal ensemble are known for their seamless integration of genres and styles. Their brand of R&B is entwined with free moments of jazz, soulful bursts of gospel, […]
Joye in Aiken: Jeff Picker & Band
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesBassist Jeff Picker was last seen here with his now-wife, four-time GRAMMY winner and Americana superstar Sarah Jarosz. Now we are proud to present Jeff in concert with his own band. A veteran of famed bands Nickel Creek and Kentucky Thunder, and a Presidential Scholar in the Arts in Jazz, Picker is known for his […]
Joye in Aiken: Swing Dance Party featuring the Mark Rapp Swingtet
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesPut on your dancing shoes and join us for a truly swinging Swing Dance Party! At 7:00 p.m., take part in swing dance lessons by our professional dance instructors. At 8:00 p.m., put your skills into practice to the music of Mark Rapp (named a "Top Emerging Trumpeter" by Downbeat Magazine) and the "swingtet" that […]
Joye in Aiken: Cabaret with Peter Dugan & John Brancy
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesSee the show that brought down the house at New York's famed Cafe Carlyle! Joye in Aiken is proud to present an exclusive performance of this hugely popular cabaret program by our friends pianist Peter Dugan (a longtime Festival favorite and host of NPR's "From the Top") and GRAMMY-winning baritone John Brancy. The Etherredge Center […]
CAROLINA Series – Lobster Man, by Jonathan Cook
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesOriginally written as a one-act play, Lobster Man was originally selected for production in the Samuel French Off-Broadway Festival in New York City, in 2023. After its New York premiere, Cook expanded the script to full length, and it will have its World Premiere here at the Etherredge Center, as part of the Carolina Series. […]
University Theatre Players – One Acts
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesUniversity Theatre 2024-2025 Season University Theatre Players One Acts February 28 - March 1 at 7:00pm and March 2 at 2:00pm Adults: $10.00 / Students: $5.00 Join us for an evening of One Act plays, directed and starring University Theatre Students as part of their Capstone Experiences.
2025 Heart Show Benefit
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesMark you calendars for the 2025 Aiken Women's Heart Board Show. Don't miss out on this special show and your opportunity to support the American Heart Association. The show will be at The Etherredge Center from February 19-23, 2025. Show Times: Wednesday - Saturday - 7:30 pm Saturday Matinee- 2:00 pm Sunday Matinee- 3:00 pm
Romance at the Symphony
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesAshley Emerson, soprano Dominic Armstrong, tenor Romantic favorites featuring husband and wife vocalists Ashley Emerson & Dominic Armstrong.
Cultural Series – YAMATO, the Drummers of Japan
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesYAMATO is a Japanese Taiko drumming group based in Asuka-mura Nara Prefecture which is well known by Japanese people as the hometown of Japanese drumming. Founded in 1993, these amazing drummers have performed in fifty-four countries around the world. This is their first American tour since 2020. YAMATO’s Taiko work cannot be fully described by […]
CAROLINA Series – The Art and Artistry of Shawn Haynes
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesJoin us for a Gala Opening Reception and Artist Talk on February 7 at 6:00 PM (ticketed event); enjoy Shawn’s exhibit in our gallery from February 7-March 16, 2025. “As far back as I can remember,” Shawn says, “every part of my life has felt like a work of art- the way I arranged my […]
Winter Nocturne
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesThe Winter Nocturne has become a tradition to welcome the New Year with an enchanting evening of brilliant music. "Formidable...dizzying...magical." These words from New York reviewer Harris Goldsmith vividly illustrate pianist Petronel Malan's uniquely captivating style. Indeed, as a multiple Grammy nominee and gold medalist of several international piano competitions, Petronel continues to enthrall audiences […]
Jason Sikes as Elvis Presley
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesSpotlights and stages are familiar territory for Jason Sikes, who has turned heads since 1998 as an Elvis impersonator. Join Jason at 7 pm on Saturday, February 1st at the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken. Ticket information available at 803-257-5563.
Scotland the Brave
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesAiken Civic Orchestra's first concert in the Classical Series will feature Rachel Barton Pine on violin for Max Bruch's "Scottish Fantasy", Opus 46. Hailed as a leading interpreter of the great classical masterworks and a winner of numerous awards including Gold and Bronze Medals in International Violin Competitions, Ms. Pine is a past winner of […]
**POSTPONED** CAROLINA Series – Lobster Man, by Jonathan Cook
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesThe date has been postponed to March 6th Originally written as a one-act play, Lobster Man was originally selected for production in the Samuel French Off-Broadway Festival in New York City, in 2023. After its New York premiere, Cook expanded the script to full length, and it will have its World Premiere here at the […]
Aiken Symphony Masterworks Series
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesBerlioz - Roman Carnival Overture Holst - The Planets Aiken Symphony Masterworks Series The Planets - September 20, 2024 The Three B's - November 3, 2024 Ying Li Returns! - January 11, 2025 Capriccio Espagnol - May 10, 2025
The Nutcracker
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesAiken Civic Ballet presents The Nutcracker December 20-22
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.
Joye To the World
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesJoye in Aiken rings in the merry season with New York's most talented jazz artists! Led by Artistic Director Riley Mulherkar, who created the original version of this show for Jazz at Lincoln Center, the program will take the holiday cheer to new heights with a fun setlist of beloved holiday standards and classics. Prepare […]
Christmas with John Berry
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesGrammy award-winning singer-songwriter John Berry returns to Aiken for his much-anticipated 28th Annual 'Christmas With John Berry' Tour on Wednesday, December 4th. John Berry's holiday tours have become a cherished tradition for many, known for their blend of classic Christmas tunes and personal anecdotes. The holiday performance promises fans a unique experience while always including […]
“This Christmas Day” by The Aiken Concert Band
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United States"This Christmas Day..." Come out to hear the Aiken Concert Band ring in the season performing carols and holiday music from all over the world. The concert will include festive and beautiful arrangements of seasonal favorites. Song selections include the following: Jingle Bells Greensleeves O Holy Night It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas […]
Cultural Series – The Wildcards
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesAshley Gearing and Andrea Young are no strangers to Nashville's music scene. Both have numerous accolades and individual successes to their names; working with some of the biggest and baddest in the business. Having always been identified as the “wildcards” of any project they were involved in, the band was born. The duo exposes Ashley’s […]
Cultural Series – The Soul of Langston
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesIn a one-man play written and performed by Daron Stewart, Soul of Langston reveals the bittersweet wit and wisdom of Langston Hughes' poetry, the triumphs and tragedies that shaped his life, and the worldwide impact of his literary career. Langston Hughes is one of the more controversial names in the history of American poetry. He […]
Liszt Piano Extravaganza
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesGuest pianist Eunbee Kim and piano faculty Dr. Megan Hall perform a piano recital of Franz Liszt's repertoire to celebrate the composer's birthday. Enjoy extraordinary, inspiring music such as La Campanella, Un Sospiro, and Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2.
An Evening with Keely & Megan
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesJoin us for a magical evening of music and memories, as Drs. Keely Rhodes and Megan Rich take you on a tour through the world of song. You will not want to miss the opportunity to see and hear these two magnificent artists, who will be performing as a duo for the very first time […]
Experimental Relief
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesUniversity Theatre 2024-2025 Season Experimental Relief October 3 - 5 at 7:00pm and October 6 at 2:00pm $5.00 per ticket Come out and support our theatre students as they present six student-written, directed, designed, and performed 10-minute plays. This annual event is a celebration of the work of the next generation of theatre professionals.
USC Aiken Oswald Distinguished Writers Series
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United States2024 - 2025 James & Mary Oswald Distinguished Writer Series Presents Southern Voices - Contemporary Poets From the editors of the innovative composite anthology A Shared Voice (INDIEFAB and Spur Award Finalist, 2013) comes this unique anthology of works by Southern poets. The poems in this exciting volume crisscross the Greater American South from Virginia […]
The Etherredge Center Cultural Series – The Concert Truck
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesThe Concert Truck is a mobile music venue that strengthens communities by redefining the concert experience and making live music accessible to all. Impassioned by their love for music and belief in its emotional power, pianists Nick Luby and Susan Zhang (an Augusta, GA native) converted a 16-foot box truck into a fully functioning mobile […]
The Concert Truck
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesThe Concert Truck is a mobile music venue that strengthens communities by redefining the concert experience and making live music accessible to all. It engages diverse communities and audiences nationwide with thoughtful, timely programming, and works with arts organizations of all sizes to build a critical presence in their communities. Impassioned by their love for […]
Jason Sikes as Elvis Presley
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesSpotlights and stages are familiar territory for Jason Sikes, who has turned heads since 1998 as an Elvis impersonator. Join Jason at 7 pm on Saturday, August 10th at the Etherredge Center on the campus of USC Aiken for "King & Queen of Rock & Soul" featuring TuTu Devine. Ticket information available at 803-257-5563.
Jazz Explosion Faculty Concert
The Etherredge Center 340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC, United StatesOnce again Joye in Aiken celebrates the opening of its Summer Jazz Camp with a concert by five stellar Juilliard-trained faculty members. Don't miss this chance to see: If you're a jazz fan, this will be the most fun you can have this summer. And by attending, you help support the Joye in Aiken Outreach […]