The South Carolina Philharmonic (SCP) will present its third annual Music in My Neighborhood festival in the Cayce/West Columbia area April 13–18.
This weeklong initiative brings free performances, educational programs, and interactive events directly into the community, with appearances at public spaces, healthcare facilities, and local businesses.
Highlighted events include:
April 14, 7–8 p.m.
Chamber Crawl – Steel Hands Brewing
Join the SC Phil Steel Band, led by Principal Percussionist Chris Lee, for a high-energy evening of live music in a relaxed setting.
April 15, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Soulful Strings – Brookland Baptist Church Café
The SC Phil quartet Soulful Strings will perform during a gathering focused on food, fellowship, and music. Café proceeds will support local outreach efforts.
April 15, 6–7 p.m.
Duet in the Stacks – Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library
Musicians John Wickey and Wendy Cohen will perform live as guests browse and read in a unique library setting.
April 16, 6:30–7 p.m.
Pajama Story Time – Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library
Education & Outreach Director Susan Cafferty and cellist Heidi Carey will present a musical reading of I Know a Young Fellow Who Swallowed a Cello.
April 16, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Chamber Crawl – Savage Craft Ale Works
Enjoy an evening of classical music in a casual, social atmosphere.
In addition to public performances, the festival includes interactive school visits to Fulmer Middle School, Busbee Creative Arts Academy, Airport High School, Northside Middle School, and Brookland-Cayce High School.
Musicians will also bring their Healing Harmonies program to Laurel Crest Retirement Community, Still Hopes Retirement Community, and Lexington Medical Center.
The program is supported by the City of Cayce and a Connected Communities Grant from the Central Carolina Community Foundation.
For more information, visit SCPhilharmonic.com.
