Week Of October 5 -October 11

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 11 - October 11: Revelations: The Art of Leo Twiggs at Florence County Museum

July 28 - October 11: Southern Visions at Florence County Museum

August 28 - October 9: Small Works 2026: A Juried Exhibition at Streater Community Center

October 7: The President's Own United States Marine Band at FMU Performing Arts Center

October 9: Swan Lake by the United European Ballet Company at FMU Performing Arts Center

October 10: Sweet Potato Festival at The Public Square in Darlington

October 10: Autumn Botanicals: A Centerpiece Workshop at Forest Lake Greenhouses

October 15: Arkhaios Film Festival Screening at Florence County Museum

October 17: Aaron Tippin in Concert at The ROB

October 20: Artist Reception and FMU Student Juried Awards at FMU Gately Gallery

October 23: Sesame Street Live - Elmo's Got Moves at Florence Center

October 29: Diamond Rio at FMU Performing Arts Center

November 7: SC Pecan Music & Food Festival in Downtown Florence

A Note from FLORENCE REGIONAL ARTS ALLIANCE

Florence Regional Arts Alliance Presents Small Works 2026: A Juried Exhibition at Streater Community Center

Friday, August 28 - Friday, October 9

9:00AM - 5:00PM

The Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) is excited to present the 10th installment of its signature juried art competition and exhibition, Small Works. This competition is open to artists in all media, including both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional pieces, who reside in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and, newly added, Tennessee. The Small Works competition aims to provide opportunities and exposure for both emerging and established artists, while also encouraging art collection for those to add to their collections and those looking to start their collections. All submitted artwork is no larger than 12” x 12” x 12”.

The exhibition is now open and can be viewed Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST until Oct. 9, and a special viewing on Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 AM to 2 PM EST at HopeHealth Streater Community Center, 301 North Dargan Street, Florence, S.C.

ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

EXHIBIT CONSIDERATION AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM

The Florence County Museum welcomes submissions for exhibit consideration. Submissions are reviewed by the staff of the museum along with an appointed committee of the Florence County Museum Board. Submissions that fulfill the mission of the museum and strengthen our vision will be considered. The Exhibit Committee reviews proposals quarterly. After review, the committee recommends favorable submissions to the Florence County Museum Board.

Take the Stage with Matilda The Musical!

Lake City Community Theatre is preparing for its 2027 production of Matilda The Musical, and workshops and auditions are coming up this fall!

Workshops for Ages 10–18

Young performers can get a head start with optional workshops designed to help them learn and rehearse before auditions. Workshops are not required to audition.

Sunday, October 11 at 3:00 p.m.

Monday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Auditions for Ages 10–18

Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Adult Auditions

Tuesday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m.

All workshops and auditions will be held at the Lake City First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 199 S. Church St. in Lake City. All audition materials will be provided.

Not interested in being on stage? There are plenty of ways to be part of the production behind the scenes, including stage crew, set construction, painting and more.

Directed by Cliff Gardner with choreography by Betty Frances Stone, Matilda The Musical will take the stage March 11–14, 2027.

Mark the calendar and get ready to be part of the magic! 

ABOUT US

Pee Dee Arts exists through a unique partnership between the Florence Regional Arts Alliance and the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. Launched in 2011, Pee Dee Arts is a web-based arts marketing initiative.

Pee Dee Arts' primary focus is to promote the arts and cultural activities of the Pee Dee region and facilitate growth in the region's arts organizations. Pee Dee Arts is committed to inclusive and innovative service to the Pee Dee region, which it defines as the following counties: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg.

To have your event, program or project promoted by Pee Dee Arts, send an email with detailed information to events@visitflo.com.

QUICK LINKS