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SUMMARY:FMU Concert Band
DESCRIPTION:FMU Concert Band\nDr. Terry Roberts\, conductor\nFMU Department of Fine Arts\nMainstage Theatre\, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 p.m. Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026\nThe Francis Marion University Concert Band will be performing its fall concert at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence. \nThe Francis Marion University Concert Band is composed of FMU students as well as community members from the Pee Dee region. Community members include professional area music educators\, band directors\, choir directors\, ministers of music\, and FMU music faculty members.  Membership is open to all FMU students and area residents who are experienced concert band instrumentalists. Performances include traditional concert band music as well as popular and show music. The program began as a way to give students of FMU a chance to perform music\, earn academic credit for performance in the ensemble\, and to become involved with other students in campus life. \nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-concert-band/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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SUMMARY:FMU Theatre - Dead Man's Cell Phone
DESCRIPTION:Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl\nFrancis Marion University Theatre\nDirector: Glen Gourley\nOctober 21\, 2026; 7:30pm\nAn incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough of it. A dead man with a lot of loose ends. Dead Man’s Cell Phone is an eccentric comic-noir about Jean\, a woman who follows a ringing cell phone down a rabbit hole of adventure into a mysterious man’s life. \n“Satire is her oxygen […] In her new oddball comedy\, Dead Man’s Cell Phone\, Sarah Ruhl is forever vital in her lyrical and biting takes on how we behave.” – The Washington Post \nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-theatre-dead-mans-cell-phone/
LOCATION:D. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T193000
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SUMMARY:FMU Theatre - Dead Man's Cell Phone
DESCRIPTION:Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl\nFrancis Marion University Theatre\nDirector: Glen Gourley\nOctober 22\, 2026; 7:30pm\nAn incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough of it. A dead man with a lot of loose ends. Dead Man’s Cell Phone is an eccentric comic-noir about Jean\, a woman who follows a ringing cell phone down a rabbit hole of adventure into a mysterious man’s life. \n“Satire is her oxygen […] In her new oddball comedy\, Dead Man’s Cell Phone\, Sarah Ruhl is forever vital in her lyrical and biting takes on how we behave.” – The Washington Post \nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/6839/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T193000
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SUMMARY:FMU Theatre - Dead Man's Cell Phone
DESCRIPTION:Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl\nFrancis Marion University Theatre\nDirector: Glen Gourley\nOctober 23\, 2026; 7:30pm\nAn incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough of it. A dead man with a lot of loose ends. Dead Man’s Cell Phone is an eccentric comic-noir about Jean\, a woman who follows a ringing cell phone down a rabbit hole of adventure into a mysterious man’s life. \n“Satire is her oxygen […] In her new oddball comedy\, Dead Man’s Cell Phone\, Sarah Ruhl is forever vital in her lyrical and biting takes on how we behave.” – The Washington Post \nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/6841/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T193000
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SUMMARY:FMU Theatre - Dead Man's Cell Phone
DESCRIPTION:Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl\nFrancis Marion University Theatre\nDirector: Glen Gourley\nOctober 24\, 2026; 7:30pm\nAn incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table who has had enough of it. A dead man with a lot of loose ends. Dead Man’s Cell Phone is an eccentric comic-noir about Jean\, a woman who follows a ringing cell phone down a rabbit hole of adventure into a mysterious man’s life. \n“Satire is her oxygen […] In her new oddball comedy\, Dead Man’s Cell Phone\, Sarah Ruhl is forever vital in her lyrical and biting takes on how we behave.” – The Washington Post \nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-theatre-dead-mans-cell-phone-2/
LOCATION:SC
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T193000
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SUMMARY:Diamond Rio
DESCRIPTION:Since emerging as Diamond Rio in 1989\, Diamond Rio has become one of country music’s most successful and respected groups. The band made history in 1991 when their debut single\, “Meet in the Middle\,” became the first debut release by a country music group to reach No. 1. They went on to produce a string of hit songs\, including “One More Day\,” “Beautiful Mess\,” “Unbelievable\,” and “I Believe\,” earning more than 20 Top 10 singles\, seven No. 1 hits\, and millions of albums sold worldwide. Known for their exceptional musicianship\, Diamond Rio has received numerous honors\, including six Vocal Group of the Year awards from the CMA and ACM\, membership in the Grand Ole Opry\, and a Grammy Award for “The Reason.”  \nBeyond their musical success\, Diamond Rio has made a lasting impact through philanthropy and community service. As longtime supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters\, the band has helped raise more than $1 million for charitable causes and was honored with the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award. Their combination of chart topping success\, musical excellence\, and commitment to giving back has secured their place as one of country music’s most enduring and beloved bands. \nPURCHASE DIAMOND RIO TICKETS \nBUY 4 PAC! Save 10% or more on your choice of four shows (or more) from the 2026-2027 Spotlight Series!
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/diamond-rio/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T193000
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SUMMARY:FMU String Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:FMU String Ensemble\nDr. Terry Roberts\, director\nFMU Department of Fine Arts\nD. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 p.m. Wednesday\, November 4\, 2026\nOpen to all university students and faculty interested in learning and performing chamber music\, the University String Ensemble members meet for weekly rehearsals during Fall and Spring academic semesters\, giving public recitals and accompanying other campus ensembles. \nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-string-ensemble/
LOCATION:D. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260717T161427Z
CREATED:20260716T140719Z
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SUMMARY:Florence Symphony - Lyric & Fire
DESCRIPTION:NOVEMBER 9\, 7:30 \nLYRIC & FIRE \n  \nVirtuosity and lyricism take center stage as Florence Symphony Orchestra saxophonist Rod Brown performs Alexander Glazunov’s beloved Concerto for Saxophone and Strings.Paired with the sparkling energy of Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila and the rich emotional landscape of Brahms’ Symphony No. 3\, this program offers a compelling blend of brilliance\, warmth\, and expressive power. \n  \nOverture to Ruslan & Lyudmila Mikhail Glinka \n  \nConcerto for Saxophone & Strings Alexander Glazunov \nRod Brown\, saxophone \n  \nSymphony No. 3 Johannes Brahms \n  \nCall 843-661-4444 for Package Specials!
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/florence-symphony-lyric-fire/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Florence Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T193000
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CREATED:20260716T133242Z
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SUMMARY:FMU Jazz Combo
DESCRIPTION:FMU Jazz Combo\nDr. Paolo André Gualdi\, director\nFMU Department of Fine Arts\nD. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 pm Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026\nThe FMU Jazz Combo allows students in a small group setting to learn and hone improvisational skills within the the jazz idiom. Works have been selected from music by Corea\, Glasper\, Shorter\, and more. \nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-jazz-combo/
LOCATION:D. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260901T135434Z
CREATED:20260716T133354Z
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SUMMARY:FMU Percussion Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:FMU Percussion Ensemble\nDr. Brian Jones\, director\nFMU Department of Fine Arts\nBlackbox Theatre\, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 pm Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026\nThe Francis Marion University Percussion Ensemble is a contemporary chamber ensemble that explores the world of percussion from an improvisation-based approach. We model our performance methodology and musical ideology on the performance practice of drummer/composer Max Roach’s percussion ensemble M’Boom\, especially in their focus on jazz and non-Western musical cultures as a touchstone for aesthetic inspiration. We employ improvisation as a key mode of praxis—both in terms of theory and practice—and special focus is given to compositions invented during collective improvisation exercises. Additionally\, we explore “minimalism\,” “game\,” and “open score” notation/compositional systems\, while also examining the ways in which poetry and literature can be interpreted in a musical setting. \nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-percussion-ensemble/
LOCATION:D. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260707T153315Z
CREATED:20260630T143039Z
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SUMMARY:Gaelic Storm
DESCRIPTION:For more than 20 years and over 2\,000 live performances\, Gaelic Storm has been one of the most popular and enduring bands in Celtic music. Known for their energetic live shows\, rich storytelling\, and deep roots in Irish tradition\, the band has built a devoted international following through relentless touring and a commitment to connecting with audiences. Their career took off after appearing in the blockbuster film Titanic\, performing “Irish Party in Third Class\,” and has since included six Billboard World Chart No. 1 albums and headlining appearances at major festivals across the country.  \nWhile honoring Celtic traditions\, Gaelic Storm continues to evolve with a fresh and innovative sound. Recent additions Natalya Kay and Parker Hastings have brought new energy to the group\, helping ensure that Gaelic Storm remains one of the most vibrant and engaging acts in Celtic music today.  \nPURCHASE GAELIC STORM TICKETS \nBUY 4 PAC! Save 10% or more on your choice of four shows (or more) from the 2026-2027 Spotlight Series! \n 
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/gaelic-storm/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260901T135359Z
CREATED:20260716T133520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T135359Z
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SUMMARY:FMU Choir and Voice Collective
DESCRIPTION:FMU Concert Choir and Voice Collective\nDr. Fran Coleman\nFMU Department of Fine Arts\nPerforming Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 p.m. Monday\, November 23\, 2026\nOpen to all university students\, the University Concert Choir has an average enrollment of between 35 and 45 students. This group has sung in numerous area churches and has also performed with the Florence Symphony Orchestra. They have performed such major choral works as the “Polovetzian Dance and Chorus” of Alexander Borodin\, the “Schicksalslied” of Johannes Brahms\, and the Ninth Symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven. Recently their concerts have included selections accompanied by the newly formed Francis Marion string ensemble. \nFrancis Marion’s Voice Collective is a small\, audition-only vocal group. This group performs throughout the region for schools and service organizations. They have also performed in Orlando\, Florida\, in Baltimore\, Maryland\, in Washington\, D.C.\, in Vienna\, Austria\, and on a performance cruise to the Bahamas. \nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-choir-and-voice-collective/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260916T155040Z
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker Ballet\, presented by South Carolina Dance Theatre
DESCRIPTION:On Christmas Eve\, a girl named Clara receives a Nutcracker doll from her godfather\, Drosselmeyer. Later that night\, in a dream\, the Nutcracker comes to life to battle the Mouse King and his army. Clara’s bravery helps the Nutcracker defeat the Mouse King\, and he transforms into a prince. The Prince then takes Clara to the magical Land of Sweets\, where the Sugar Plum Fairy hosts a grand banquet in her honor before she wakes up back home. 
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/the-nutcracker-ballet-presented-by-south-carolina-dance-theatre/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260916T155108Z
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker Ballet\, presented by South Carolina Dance Theatre
DESCRIPTION:On Christmas Eve\, a girl named Clara receives a Nutcracker doll from her godfather\, Drosselmeyer. Later that night\, in a dream\, the Nutcracker comes to life to battle the Mouse King and his army. Clara’s bravery helps the Nutcracker defeat the Mouse King\, and he transforms into a prince. The Prince then takes Clara to the magical Land of Sweets\, where the Sugar Plum Fairy hosts a grand banquet in her honor before she wakes up back home. 
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/the-nutcracker-ballet-presented-by-south-carolina-dance-theatre-2/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260717T161448Z
CREATED:20260716T140821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T161448Z
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SUMMARY:Florence Symphony - Holiday Pops
DESCRIPTION:DECEMBER 14\, 7:30 \nHOLIDAY POPS \n  \nCelebrate the season with joy\, warmth\, and a touch of sparkle in this festive Holiday Pops tradition. Filled with beloved classics\, cheerful favorites\, and \nheartwarming moments\, this program brings the spirit of the holidays to life with the full sound of the orchestra. A joyful celebration of music\, community and the magic of the season. \n  \nCall 843-661-4444 for Package Specials!
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/florence-symphony-holiday-pops-2/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Florence Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260717T152943Z
CREATED:20260717T152943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T152943Z
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SUMMARY:South Carolina Ballet - The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/south-carolina-ballet-the-nutcracker/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T193000
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SUMMARY:American Pop
DESCRIPTION:Featuring The Box Tops\, The Buckinghams\, and The Grass Roots\, American Pop brings together three of American’s favorite hit-makers in one Solid Gold show! \nFrom the mid-60s into the 70s\, there was no finer blue-eyed soul group than THE BOX TOPS\, from Memphis\, TN. Formed in 1967\, The BOX TOPS recorded a string of hits including the worldwide #1 megahit song\, “The Letter\,” and six additional TOP 40 hits including “Cry Like A Baby\,” “Soul Deep\,” “Neon Rainbow\,” “Choo Choo Train\,” “Sweet Cream Ladies\, Forward March\,” and “Turn On A Dream.” THE BOX TOPS show highlights their hit records\, and equally importantly\, Memphis music of the 60s\, especially some of the songs that influenced the members as young teens growing up in such a musical hotbed. The show is complete with horns\, and promises musical history that is HIP!  \nThe Buckinghams are one of Chicago’s most successful and enduring pop-rock bands\, best known for their 1967 Billboard No. 1 hit “Kind of a Drag.” Led by original members Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna\, the group has continued performing for decades\, delivering energetic concerts filled with classic hits such as “Don’t You Care\,” “Mercy\, Mercy\, Mercy\,” “Hey Baby (They’re Playing Our Song)\,” and “Susan.” With seven national chart hits\, 15 singles\, and eight albums\, The Buckinghams became a staple of American pop culture through appearances on television programs including American Bandstand\, The Ed Sullivan Show\, and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. Their signature harmonies and crowd-pleasing performances continue to attract fans across multiple generations.  \nThe Grass Roots are one of America’s most successful and enduring classic rock bands\, formed in 1965 by Rob Grill and fellow musicians alongside renowned producer Steve Barri. Over their remarkable career\, the band has charted 29 singles\, earned 13 Gold singles\, two Gold albums\, and one Platinum album\, while selling more than 20 million records worldwide. Their string of hit songs\, including “Midnight Confessions\,” “Temptation Eyes\,” and “Let’s Live for Today\,” helped make them one of the most recognizable groups in rock history\, with only nine bands—including The Beatles—having more Billboard Hot 100 hits.  \nPURCHASE AMERICAN POP TICKETS \nBUY 4 PAC! Save 10% or more on your choice of four shows (or more) from the 2026-2027 Spotlight Series!
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/american-pop/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260717T161517Z
CREATED:20260716T140948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T161517Z
UID:6705-1802115000-1802115000@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:Florence Symphony - Beethoven Forward
DESCRIPTION:FEBRUARY 8\, 7:30 \nBEETHOVEN FORWARD \n  \nBold and visionary\, this all-Beethoven program celebrates music that still moves us forward. The evening opens with the spirited Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus\, followed by the luminous Triple Concerto featuring the Eurasia Trio. It concludes with the electrifying Symphony No. 7\, a vibrant\, rhythm-driven masterpiece that feels as alive today as ever. \n  \nOverture to Prometheus Ludwig van Beethoven \n  \nConcerto for Violin\, Cello\, Piano Ludwig van Beethoven \nEurasia Trio \nQiao Chen Solomon\, violin \nMartin Gueorguiev\, cello \nPaolo André Gualdi\, piano \n  \nSymphony No. 7 in A major Ludwig van Beethoven \n  \nCall 843-661-4444 for Package Specials!
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/florence-symphony-beethoven-forward/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Florence Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260901T135319Z
CREATED:20260716T133654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T135319Z
UID:6679-1802287800-1802287800@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:FMU Fine Arts Series - Whistling Hens soprano/clarinet Women Composers
DESCRIPTION:Whistling Hens\nJennifer Piazza-Pick\, soprano and Natalie Groom\, clarinet\nFMU Artist Series\nD. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 pm Wednesday\, February 10\, 2027\n\n\n\nWhistling Hens® was founded by soprano Jennifer Piazza-Pick and clarinetist Natalie Groom to perform and commission music by women composers to create a financially and artistically equitable future for women in music. The duo’s name was plucked from a quote by a male music critic who wrote in the New York Times in 1918\, “women composers are at best whistling hens.” \nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-fine-arts-series-whistling-hens-soprano-clarinet-women-composers/
LOCATION:D. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270227
DTSTAMP:20260730T155142Z
CREATED:20260716T134111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T155142Z
UID:6682-1803254400-1803686399@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:South Carolina Chamber Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:S.C. Chamber Music Festival\nSouth Carolina Chamber Music Festival\nPaolo André Gualdi\, artistic director\nFMU Department of Fine Arts\, Artist Series and REAL Grant Program\nD. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday\, February 22-26\, 2027\nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/south-carolina-chamber-music-festival/
LOCATION:D. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260730T155720Z
CREATED:20260630T143624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T155720Z
UID:6639-1803756600-1803756600@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:Fantasy: The Earth\, Wind\, and Fire Experience
DESCRIPTION:A new immersive\, theatrically staged\, multimedia concert experience blending world class musicianship\, powerhouse vocals and electrifying choreography\, FANTASY authentically captures the essence & experience of a live Earth\, Wind & Fire performance. Produced by Nigel Holland (Evil Woman\, The Right On Band)\, generations of music fans unite as the infectious rhythms and precision of tight horn arrangements of timeless hits including “September\,” “Shining Star\,” “Boogie Wonderland\,” and “Let’s Groove” are authentically replicated by 11 elite musicians in this dazzling spectacle of music\, love\, diversity\, and positivity.  \nPURCHASE FANTASY: THE EARTH\, WIND\, and FIRE EXPERIENCE TICKETS \nBUY 4 PAC! Save 10% or more on your choice of four shows (or more) from the 2026-2027 Spotlight Series!
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fantasy-the-earth-wind-and-fire-experience/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260901T135227Z
CREATED:20260716T134305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T135227Z
UID:6684-1804102200-1804102200@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:FMU String Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:FMU String Ensemble\nDr. Terry Roberts\, director\nFMU Department of Fine Arts\nD. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 p.m. Wednesday\, March 3\, 2027\nOpen to all university students and faculty interested in learning and performing chamber music\, the University String Ensemble members meet for weekly rehearsals during Fall and Spring academic semesters\, giving public recitals and accompanying other campus ensembles. \nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-string-ensemble-2/
LOCATION:D. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260727T153251Z
CREATED:20260727T153251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T153251Z
UID:6775-1804273200-1804273200@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:South Carolina Ballet - Sleeping Beauty
DESCRIPTION:One of ballet’s most celebrated masterpieces\, Sleeping Beauty embodies the elegance\, beauty\, and technical brilliance of the classical art form. One of South Carolina Ballet’s most enduring productions\, it was first staged by the company in 1966 and reimagined by William Starrett in 1996\, remaining a cornerstone of the company’s classical repertoire. Set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score\, this glorious production offers audiences a grand and unforgettable ballet experience. 
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/south-carolina-ballet-sleeping-beauty/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T193000
DTSTAMP:20260901T135155Z
CREATED:20260716T134423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T135155Z
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SUMMARY:FMU Concert Band
DESCRIPTION:FMU Concert Band\nDr. Terry Roberts\, conductor\nFMU Department of Fine Arts\nMainstage Theatre\, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 p.m. Tuesday\, March 9\, 2027\nThe Francis Marion University Concert Band will be performing its fall concert at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence. \nThe Francis Marion University Concert Band is composed of FMU students as well as community members from the Pee Dee region. Community members include professional area music educators\, band directors\, choir directors\, ministers of music\, and FMU music faculty members.  Membership is open to all FMU students and area residents who are experienced concert band instrumentalists. Performances include traditional concert band music as well as popular and show music. The program began as a way to give students of FMU a chance to perform music\, earn academic credit for performance in the ensemble\, and to become involved with other students in campus life. \nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-concert-band-2/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260901T182649Z
CREATED:20260803T151219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182649Z
UID:6817-1804707000-1804707000@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:FMU Fine Arts Series - Jon Conley\, guitar
DESCRIPTION:Jon Conley\, guitar \nFMU Artist Series\nD. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 p.m. Wednesay\, March 10\, 2027 \nJon Conley is a mainstay of the Nashville music industry. Jon began playing guitar at seven (wanting to play like Roy Clark) and has branched out to include mandolin\, fiddle\, banjo\, vocals and songwriting in his portfolio. Perhaps best known as the lead guitarist for the Kenny Chesney band\, he has credits on recordings by a number of artists and attributes his success to practicing and taking every opportunity to perform seriously.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-fine-arts-series-jon-conley-guitar/
LOCATION:D. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270313T193000
DTSTAMP:20260707T153443Z
CREATED:20260630T143936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T153443Z
UID:6642-1804966200-1804966200@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:The Texas Tenors
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Tenor are the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America’s Got Talent! Since making history as one of the most successful vocal groups to emerge from America’s Got Talent in 2009\, JC\, Marcus\, and John have built an extraordinary career that spans the worlds of classical\, Broadway\, patriotic\, and popular music. The trio has released five studio albums\, three PBS specials\, five DVDs\, multiple singles\, and two children’s books\, earning widespread acclaim along the way. Their achievements include three Emmy Awards\, the Gelett Burgess Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature\, and recognition by Billboard magazine as one of the Top 10 Classical Artists in the World. Their most recent albums— Outside the Lines\, Rise\, and A Collection of Broadway and American Classics—all debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts. These classically trained and versatile tenors have performed more than 2\,500 concerts around the globe\, including headlining engagements in Las Vegas\, China\, and a 24-city tour of the United Kingdom. Their international success recently earned them a place among the top 50 acts in the world and the distinction of being the only vocal group from the United States invited to appear on NBC’s America’s Got Talent: The Champions – All-Stars Edition. Audiences can expect an unforgettable evening featuring selections from their latest No. 1 album\, stirring patriotic favorites\, and an exciting blend of music ranging from country and Broadway to classical masterpieces. \nPURCHASE THE TEXAS TENORS TICKETS \nBUY 4 PAC! Save 10% or more on your choice of four shows (or more) from the 2026-2027 Spotlight Series!
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/the-texas-tenors/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T193000
DTSTAMP:20260901T135107Z
CREATED:20260716T134557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T135107Z
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SUMMARY:FMU Music Industry Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:FMU Music Industry Ensemble\nDr. Brandon Goff\, director\nFMU Department of Fine Arts\nPerforming Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 p.m. Wednesday\, April 7\, 2027\nThe Music Industry Ensemble is a chamber ensemble devoted to the development of individual performance and improvisation skills through the staging of music for small groups representing a variety of classic and modern jazz\, pop\, rock and soul styles. The M.I.E. provides a workshop in which students also learn arranging\, microphone technique and scheduling\, sound reinforcement and lighting design. \nPlease contact Dr. Brandon Goff bgoff@fmarion.edu for additional information about participating in the M.I. Ensemble. \nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-music-industry-ensemble/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270412T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260717T161547Z
CREATED:20260716T141113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T161547Z
UID:6707-1807558200-1807558200@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:Florence Symphony - Blockbuster Broadway!
DESCRIPTION:APRIL 12\, 7:30 PM \nBLOCKBUSTER BROADWAY \n  \nExperience the show-stopping magic of Broadway’s biggest hits in one unforgettable evening. From Wicked\, Chicago\, and The Lion King to more beloved favorites\, this high-energy program features iconic songs performed by some of New York’s top vocalists. It’s a dazzling celebration of the music that has lit up the stage and captured hearts for generations. \nWe welcome back Scott Coulter—singer\, producer\, and director known for creating polished symphonic pops and Broadway-style concerts featuring top-tier vocal talent. FSO audiences may remember him from Music of the Knights in spring 2025. \n  \nCall 843-661-4444 for Package Specials!
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/florence-symphony-blockbuster-broadway/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Florence Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260901T135038Z
CREATED:20260716T134702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T135038Z
UID:6690-1807644600-1807644600@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:FMU Jazz Combo
DESCRIPTION:FMU Jazz Combo\nDr. Paolo André Gualdi\, director\nFMU Department of Fine Arts\nD. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 pm Tuesday\, April 13 2027\nThe FMU Jazz Combo allows students in a small group setting to learn and hone improvisational skills within the the jazz idiom. Works have been selected from music by Corea\, Glasper\, Shorter\, and more. \nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-jazz-combo-2/
LOCATION:D. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260901T134940Z
CREATED:20260716T134812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T134940Z
UID:6692-1807731000-1807731000@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:FMU Percussion Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:FMU Percussion Ensemble\nDr. Brian Jones\, director\nFMU Department of Fine Arts\nD. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 pm Wednesday\, April 14\, 2027\nThe Francis Marion University Percussion Ensemble is a contemporary chamber ensemble that explores the world of percussion from an improvisation-based approach. We model our performance methodology and musical ideology on the performance practice of drummer/composer Max Roach’s percussion ensemble M’Boom\, especially in their focus on jazz and non-Western musical cultures as a touchstone for aesthetic inspiration. We employ improvisation as a key mode of praxis—both in terms of theory and practice—and special focus is given to compositions invented during collective improvisation exercises. Additionally\, we explore “minimalism\,” “game\,” and “open score” notation/compositional systems\, while also examining the ways in which poetry and literature can be interpreted in a musical setting. \nTickets are available to FMU students\, faculty\, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10\, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-percussion-ensemble-2/
LOCATION:D. Keith Best Black Box Theatre\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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