On November 5^th Toussaint Duchess Entertainment invited COlumbia, SC to experience the soul-stirring story of Hurricane Katrina survivor, Carrie Lynn Matthews, in Dream With Your Eyes Open at The Township Auditorium!

Starring Toussaint Duchess as young, single, New Orleans-born and bred Carrie Lynn, our main character struggles to adjust to post-Katrina life, placing all her hopes in her long-awaited FEMA check. To everyone around her, she is just a dreamer but in her heart, Carrie Lynn is masking her pain behind a smile, all while holding out faith that her life will get better… as soon as she receives her FEMA check.

This dynamic cast of actors includes Khalil Kain fromGirlfriends and The Marriage Counselor’s Tony Grant, powerhouse singers Trinitee 5:7, Deitrick Haddon and Christopher Williams, and BET’s Sunday’s Best Shari Addison, who deliver an exhilarating theatrical experience that will captivate your spirit and inspire you to reconsider your own dreams, one by one. The story on stage is Carrie Lynn’s, but the story of adversity and hope is within us all.

On November 4, 2011 the Remington College commencement ceremony was held at the Township Auditorium!

Graduates

On November 1, 2011 The Palmetto Health Foundation hosted a Wine Tasting and Piano music event a the Township!!!

On October 26, 2011 DJ Lance Rock brought along  his friends Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, and Plex for the Live! It’s Time To Dance Party at the Township Auditorium!

DJ Lance Rock dancing with his crew!

Live! It's Time To Dance!

Muno chilling in the Lobby!

Biz Markie, giving his Beat of the Day!!!

On October 21, 2011 The Scream Tour made a stop at the Township Auditorium! The stop at the Township included headliners Mindless Behavior, Diggy with special guests Omg Girlz, Jacob Latimore & Hamilton Park!

Scream Tour!

Over 1 million screaming fans have been a part of it; it has an undeniable track record of selling out shows from coast to coast. It has put on display some of the most elaborate, breath taking sets and stage productions ever and it has been able to assemble on stages across the country, some of the world’s biggest musical superstars of the day. It is THE SCREAM TOUR.

Since debuting in 2001, the SCREAM TOUR quickly proved to be the most successful teen concert series America has ever witnessed. THE SCREAM TOUR also became a platform for all young artists who wanted to make the transition from obscurity to superstar status and be seen by thousands of screaming fans within a concert setting.

Mindless Behavior & Diggy

On October 15, 2011, Budweiser took over the Township Auditorium in Columbia for South Carolina’s Band of Buds casting call party. Thank you to all of the fans and crews that showed up to have a great time and congratulations to the Carolina Brew Crew for taking home the title for Band of Buds South Carolina. Carolina Brew Crew is a returning second place crew from last year, with a few roster changes and rigorous preparation they were able to take home the gold this year and will be going to Vegas to compete for the $100,000 grand prize.

Carolina Brew Crew

On October 7, 2011 the Mike Epps comedy tour rolled into the Township bringing along with him Sheryl Underwood and others!!!

Mike Epps

Mike Epps

Mike Epps

Sheryl Underwood

Red Hat Wearing Comedian

Sweater Vest Wearing Comedian

The GOOD Night is:

A celebration of all things GOOD. Well maybe not all things…but the important ones. Join us for our soiree(Think: Fun. Heavy hors d’oeuvres. Beverages. ) and silent auction celebrating some very special people. And now, without further adieu, our distinguished honorees…the GOOD people:

Cooperative Ministry

Dr. Belinda Gergel has made countless contributions to the Columbia community. Allow us to brag about her for a moment: author, historian, teacher, mentor, city councilwoman. Loving wife & mother. She has played crucial roles involving issues such as homelessness and safe & diverse neighborhoods. If you haven’t met her, you should. http://www.belindagergel.com/about_belinda/

CreateAthon is a 24-hour, work-around the clock creative blitz during which marketing, advertising and public relations firms provide nonprofit marketing services on a pro bono basis. Since the program’s creation by Riggs Partners in 1998, 73 agencies have participated in the CreateAthon network, holding CreateAthon events in their respective markets. It’s an effort that has impacted more than 1,100 non-profit organizations, delivering 2,500 projects valued at more than $11 million. If you haven’t met them, you should. http://www.createathon.org/

Leadership Columbia was created to encourage individual involvement in leadership roles within the community. Throughout the program, participants learn about issues facing the Columbia community. Furthermore, enrichment activities are structured to enhance their knowledge, exposure, and involvement in the community. In addition, the annual class project devotes hundreds of service hours to a worthy community project. Participants learn to apply their talents so they can continue to impact the community for years to come. Haven’t met a class member of Leadership Columbia? You should. http://www.columbiachamber.com/chamber/programs/

Cooperative Ministry

Fun in the Photobooth!

Honoring Good People

On Friday, September 30, 2011 Gospel 95.3  and Virginia College presented Tye Tribbet on the Township stage for a performance of his gospel hits and also songs from his upcoming record “Fresh”!!! Tye was also  joined by up and coming gospel artist Erica Cumbo and newcomers Derrick Bull & Remnant and Ebony “The Baby Jumper” Dixon!

Tye Tribbet at the Township!

Keeping it Fresh!!!

Erica Cumbo's Whirlwind of Music

Derrick Bull & Remnant - The Heart of a Worshipper

Ebony "The Baby Jumper" Dixon

On Tuesday, September 20, 2011 the Richland County government filmed the show Council’s Corner which is hosted by Stephany Snowden, the Director of Public Information for Richland County! The episode the filmed here featured District 9 Council Woman Val Hutchinson and District 7 Council Woman Gwendolyn Davis Kennedy!

Stephany Snowden and Gwendolyn Davis Kennedy chat it up!