Richland One Schools to Host Holiday Performances, Events
From time-honored classics like “The Nutcracker” to toy drives to soulful performances with Grammy award winners, Richland One students will entertain and serve our community this holiday season. See below for more details of upcoming events and performances. (Please note that events are subject to change.)
A.C. Moore Elementary School
Winter Arts Festival
December 11
6 p.m.
Auditorium
Bradley Elementary School
Arbor Day Celebration
December 5
9 a.m.
Cafeteria
After a morning assembly program, the school recycling club will help plant several hardwood trees on campus.
C. A. Johnson Preparatory Academy
Holiday Dinner Theater
December 18
7 p.m.
Gym
Enjoy a dinner theatre with the CAJPA concert band, orchestra, gospel choir, dance department and extended-day students as they show you how they celebrate "A Hornet Holiday."
C. A. Johnson Cluster and W. A. Perry Middle School
Second Annual Holiday Toy Appreciation Event
December 17
5-7 p.m.
Cecil Tillis Center
C. A. Johnson Preparatory Academy and W. A. Perry Middle School will host their Second Annual Holiday Toy Appreciation for the children in their community and schools. Staff and local businesses will donate toys and food for this special celebration. The event is not open to the public.
Caughman Road Elementary School
Winter Concert
December 4
6 p.m.
Gym
The school chorus, strings ensemble and step team will perform.
Crayton Middle School
-December 4 - Orchestra Winter Concert
-December 9 - Chorus/Rhythm Concert
-December 16 - Band Concert
All events start at 7 p.m. in the auditorium
Dreher High School
-December 8 - Winter Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Dreher Auditorium
-December 11 - Guitar Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Dreher Auditorium
-December 12 - Band Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Dreher Auditorium
-December 16 - Chorus Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Dreher Auditorium
Admission to all concerts is free.
Eau Claire High School
-Soulful Noel: A Holiday Story
December 11-13
Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor Street
Show times vary by date.
Featuring performances by the Eau Claire dance, percussion, band and choral students.
Cost: Contact the Township Auditorium for ticket prices, at 576-2350.
-Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade
December 6
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Eau Claire NJROTC will perform.
-Eau Claire NJROTC Community Service Event:
“Toys for Tots”
December 8 - 12
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
State Fairgrounds
Gibbes Middle School
Performing Arts Winter Concert
December 11
6:30 p.m.
Theater
Performers: school chorus, orchestra, dance and band
Hand Middle School
-Tour of Homes
December 7
2 p.m. – 6 p.m. (See attached flyer. Hand Middle School is included in the tour. Proceeds from the tour will benefit four Richland One schools.)
-Winter concert (featuring band, orchestra and chorus)
December 9
7 p.m.
Auditorium
HB Rhame Elementary School
Winterfest Program
December 18
6:30 p.m.
Cafeteria
Keenan High School
-Music Department’s Annual Christmas Concert
December 4
7 p.m.
Keenan Theater
Enjoy a delightful concert featuring outstanding students of the chorus,
orchestra and band.
-The Keenan Singers
December 6
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding Street
The event is sponsored by the Historic Columbia Foundation.
-"The Nutcracker"
December 11
7 p.m.
Keenan Theatre
-Soulful Noel
December 12 – 13
Show times vary by date.
The Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor Street
The Keenan Singers will perform with guest artist Jennifer Holiday, a Tony and two-time Grammy award winner. Contact the Township Auditorium for show times and ticket prices.
-The Keenan Performing Arts Department Concert
December 16
9:30 a.m.
Beth Shalom Synagogue, 5827 North Trenholm Road.
Featuring performances by the school dancers, orchestra, band and chorus.
Lewis Greenview Elementary School
Third Grade’s Annual Performance of “The Nutcracker”
December 17
7 p.m.
Keenan High School Theatre, 361 Pisgah Church Road
Admission: $2.00 donation; children 3 years and younger admitted free
Logan Elementary School
-Soulful Noel (5th graders perform)
December 11
9:30 a.m.
Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor Street
Cost: Contact the Township Auditorium for ticket prices.
-Holiday on Elmwood
December 16
6:30 p.m.
Cafeteria
-Staff Play: “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”
December 19
1 p.m.
Cafeteria
-City of Columbia’s Annual Christmas Parade
December 6
Logan Elementary Steel Band will have a float in the parade.
Lower Richland High School
-Band and Orchestra Winter Concert
December 4
7 p.m.
Theatre
-Dance and Chorus Winter Performance
December 16
7 p.m.
Theatre
Meadowfield Elementary School
Winter Concert
December 8
6:30 p.m.
Cafetorium
Pine Grove Elementary School
Kindergarten Christmas Performance: The Little Christmas Tree
December 16
6 p.m.
Multipurpose Room
W. G. Sanders Middle School
Winter Concert
December 16
6:30 p.m.
Gym
Satchel Ford Elementary School
-Holiday Market Performance
December 5
10 a.m.
Cantey Building, State Fairgrounds
The fifth-grade chorus performs at the Holiday Market.
-WIS-TV Appearance
December 15
5, 5:30, 6 and 7 p.m. newscasts
The fifth-grade tone chimes ensemble will perform on all four news shows.
- A Snowflake Spectacular"
December 16
7 p.m.
The fourth-grade chorus and the entire fifth grade will perform in our holiday show "A Snowflake Spectacular."
-Fourth-Grade Chorus Performance
December 17
10 a.m.
Life Care Center of Columbia, 2514 Faraway Drive
Southeast Middle School
Winter Ball: “Winter Wonderland”
December 12
6-8 p.m.
Gym
Cost: $15/one person or $25/two people.
The gym will be sparkling with silver and white decorations. This formal occasion includes dancing to ballroom music.
W. A. Perry Middle School
The Winter Extravaganza (Part I)
Choral, orchestra and dance performances
December 11
6 p.m.
Lecture Hall
The Winter Extravaganza (Part II)
Performances by the Concert Band, Recorder Ensemble, Theater Students, and Civil Air Patrol
December 18
6 p.m.
Lecture Hall
Webber Elementary School
Annual Christmas Program
December 16
6 p.m.
Cafeteria
The community is invited to attend at no cost. They will unveil a magical holiday set design.
For more information please contact the Richland One Office of Communications at 231-7504 or 231-7510.
