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Week Of October 12 - October 18

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Arkhaios Film Festival Screening at Florence County Museum

Thursday, October 15

5:00PM


Join the FCM on Thursday, October 15, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, for a free screening of an official selection from The Arkhaios Cultural Heritage & Archaeology Film Festival. Founded in 2013, Arkhaios exists to showcase the discovery of past cultures gained from ethnological or archaeological research, illustrated by documentary films. The FCM will be showing a single film this year, but attendees can screen any number of additional Arkhaios selections online for free at the Arkhaios website during the week of October 12th – 18th. The evening agenda will be as follows:


05:05 PM – 05:15 PM

Guest Arrive | Enjoy Refreshments


05:15 PM – 05:30 PM

Introduction of the Festival: Chip Helms & Uschi Jeffcoat


05:35 PM – 05:50 PM

Connections to the Museum Collection


06:00 PM – 06:45 PM

Film Screening Begins


06:50 PM – 07:00 PM

Close


The Arkhaios Film Festival is sponsored by the SC Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology (SCIAA) and the Department of Anthropology of the University of South Carolina, and the Welsch Tract Historic Properties Association, in South Carolina, and in Pennsylvania by the Department of Anthropology of the University of Pittsburgh, and the Allegheny Chapter #1 of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology.

Aaron Tippin in Concert at The ROB

Saturday, October 17

6:00PM


​​Get ready for a night of classic country music when Aaron Tippin takes the stage at The ROB in Lake City on October 17! With his unmistakable voice, larger-than-life personality and a catalog packed with ’90s country favorites, Tippin has been entertaining audiences for more than three decades. Fans can expect to hear some of his biggest hits, including “There Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong with the Radio,” “Kiss This,” “You’ve Got to Stand for Something,” “Workin’ Man’s Ph.D.,” “My Blue Angel” and “Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly.”


Whether you grew up with Tippin's songs on the radio or simply love a good night of country music, this is a chance to see a country favorite live, right here in Lake City. Mark your calendar for October 17 and get ready to sing along at The ROB!


🎤 Event Schedule:

• Doors Open: 5 PM

• Opening Performances: 6 PM

• Aaron Tippin: 9 PM


Food and alcoholic beverages will be available on-site, so go early, grab a drink, and enjoy a full night of live music under the lights at The ROB.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

October 22: Live Accordion Concert at Florence County Library

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

October 24: Sunflowers w/Print Hat Burning Class at Addie's Baby Paint & Sip Studio

October 29: Diamond Rio at FMU Performing Arts Center

November 6 - November 14: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at Florence Little Theatre

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

November 10: Glitter Acorn Craft workshop for Adults at Lake City Public Library

December 4: 2026 Lake City Christmas Parade - After Dark in Downtown Lake City

December 5: 2026 Florence Christmas Parade in Downtown Florence



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.

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