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Five Points Association Officially Unveils Newest Art Installation, “Fritz”

By sneha / October 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Five Points Association Officially Unveils Newest Art Installation, “Fritz”

COLUMBIA, S.C., October 9th, 2024 – The Five Points District, known for its eclectic art scene and vibrant community, is proud to announce the official naming of its newest public art installation, “Fritz”. The 1,200-pound robot head, created by local artist, Clark Ellefson, is anchored at the north end of Saluda Avenue, near the main…

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St. Pat’s in Five Points Announces 2024 Band Lineup

By Five Points / January 17, 2024 / Comments Off on St. Pat’s in Five Points Announces 2024 Band Lineup

St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Southeast, announces the lineup for its 42nd event, set for Saturday, March 16, in Columbia. “St. Pat’s in Five Points has been a cornerstone celebration in the Columbia community for more than four decades,” says Heather McDonald, executive director of…

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JerryFest in Five Points Announces Band Lineup

By Five Points / September 6, 2023 / Comments Off on JerryFest in Five Points Announces Band Lineup

 JerryFest, a FREE outdoor concert annually held on the first Sunday in October, returns October 1, 2023, and will feature more music and regional acts on two stages this year. JerryFest runs from 11:30 am-8:00 pm with an official after party at Publico from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. Multiple bands will be performing Jerry…

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