Arts & Culture
Old Town Farmers Market
Rock Hill, SC 29730
This venue offers even MORE than delicious, locally-grown produce. It is also a weekly social event for the whole family at a fresh new location! In addition to local farmers with their seasonal produce, and handmade artisan goods, there will also be kids activities, live music, a food truck, locally brewed craft beer, a run club, and free yoga classes on the Fountain Park green space from Synergy Yoga and Wellness!
Philip C. Hultgren, Furniture, Sculpture, Turnings
Artwork: Original design furniture, sculpture and turnings exhibit the natural beauty of wood. I began woodworking 40 yrs ago under my Swedish Grandfather and I delight in this work each day. By appointment only.
Pine Tree Playhouse
A non-profit, community theatre that offers a wide range of classic, eclectic, and new works in a casual, intimate space. Started in 1972, the theater has averaged five productions a year, including musicals and non-musicals of popular plays and original works by local authors. The building was a former church transformed by our members into an 88 seat theatre.
Rhonda Fletcher Studio, Artist Activist
Jewelry design, Metalsmithing, Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Classes, Repair. Rhonda Fletcher creates, and teaches in Kershaw County, South Carolina. Her work is primarily in fine metal (silver, gold, and platinum). She offers jewelry design, and repair services. Rhonda Fletcher explores her cultural heritage related to Kershaw County, and her hometown of Camden, South Carolina's oldest inland city, and home of the Colonial Cup, and the Carolina Cup. South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities alumnus and Winthrop University alumnus. Come visit. Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm (Office) Tues-Thurs: 6pm-9pm (Studio) By appointment only.
Rodman-Oak Grove Community Center
Chester, SC 29706
This former church built in 1914, now serves as a meeting place and cultural center for this historic community. The center hosts regular musical performances and other events.
Ruff’s Old Store Museum
Ridgeway, SC 29130
This is the original, first store in Ridgeway which opened in the 1840s. It is now a museum showcasing an historic general store with artifacts from all periods of operation including merchandise, invoices, and ledgers. It is actually operated by the 7th generation of Ruffs in the family business, young Doug and Louise Ruff (12 and 9 years old, respectively). Doug was recently featured in the new book Legendary Locals of Fairfield County. Open Saturdays 11-3 (May through November) or by appointment. Group tours available year-round. Admission: $1.00 (ages 6+).
Russell Glassworks, David Russell
Camden, SC 29020
David handcrafts his blown glass vessels from a furnace. His work consists of large vessels, bowls and ornaments decorated with various ancient techniques. Most weekdays and Sat. Appointments recommended.
Sandra Greene, Painter
Pageland, SC 29728
A Wildlife Action, Inc. Artist of the Year, Sandra Greene's work has been exhibited from NY to SC. Organizations such as Ducks Unlimited have used her work for fundraising. Call for appointment.
Southern African-American Heritage Center
The center is dedicated to collecting, documenting and preserving the contributions of African Americans from Chesterfield County. Documents and artifact displays that offer an insight into local history and culture from the 1800s to the present. Among the notable features in the center’s collection is an exhibit about Dizzy Gillespie, Coulter Memorial Academy, and photographs highlighting the contributions of the great bridge builder, Cheraw native Horace King. The center also has a gift shop that carries African jewelry, books, folk toys, CD’s, cotton products and gourmet foods. Admission charged. Tour and school groups welcome. By appointment.
The NarroWay Theatre
"The Broadway of Christian Entertainment," this facility features fun, family-friendly dinner shows in a schedule that runs year-round. Delicious dinner and hearty serving of southern hospitality served by the cast. Live animals, talented actors, original scripts, inspiring music and a delicious meal themed with the show are all part of the NarroWay experience. Offers a variety of original, Broadway-style musicals, spectacular holiday shows for Christmas and Easter, epic Biblical productions, mystery theater shows, children's shows, day trips and more! Performed by a brilliant cast—all in a beautiful, comfortable, indoor theatre! (I-77, exit 90).
The Painted Picket
Winnsboro, SC 29180
Unique shop featuring five artists' work in glass, mosaics, garden art, folk art, paintings, ceramics, painted furniture and floorcloths. Thur-Fri:12-6pm; Sat:11am-2pm.
The Rock Hill Symphony
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Established in 2017 by a group of musicians and supporters in the area, the Symphony serves all of York County. RHSO is a fully professional orchestra made up of some of the finest players from throughout the region.
The Springs House
Lancaster, SC 29720
Built by Robert W. Gill c. 1830, the Springs House was purchased by Colonel Leroy Springs in 1888. Elliott White Springs, noted author and World War I flying ace was born at the home in 1896. Available for rentals. Now owned by the City of Lancaster, house is home to the Lancaster County Council of the Arts, See Lancaster and the Springs Close Foundation. Mon-Thurs, 8am-5pm and Fri, 8-12 noon.
The Sylvia Theater
York, SC 29745
Housed in a 100-year old building this facility is the culmination of dreams, a lot of hard and impassioned work, driven by the desire to share the magic of music with all who come. After a complete restoration and additional touches like re-sawing century-old wood to make the stage floor and bar top, the theater has been brought back to status as a place to enjoy the arts in the downtown area.
Thespian Hall
Winnsboro, SC 29180
This magnificent building that was originally constructed in 1833 and remodeled in 1873. The downstairs formerly housed the railway passenger station, while the upstairs had an auditorium for concerts and theatrical presentations. An important occupant of Thespian Hall was the News & Herald newspaper, which was founded in 1944. For many years, the Hall’s lower floor was the home of the “Tavern,” a restaurant that served the Fairfield County community with great food and interesting entertainments. An electric fire severely damaged the roof in January 2011. Restoration efforts are underway. Behind the Town Clock).
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