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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000
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SUMMARY:FSO Rocks
DESCRIPTION:Florence Symphony Orchestra \nFSO Rocks! \nMay 21\, 7:30 pm. \nThis high-energy concert brings together the full power of the orchestra with iconic hits by artists like Led Zeppelin\, U2\, Elton John\, and Fleetwood Mac. \nThe evening features legendary guitarist Mike Keneally (known for his work with Frank Zappa)\, joined by vocalist Jim Stapley\, along with standout performers Fran Coleman\, Brandon Goff\, and more\, all performing with the orchestra under the direction of Terry Roberts. \nMore than just a concert\, FSO Rocks is a vital fundraiser that helps sustain the Symphony’s concerts\, education programs\, and community outreach across the Pee Dee region. \nVIP tickets are available with a pre-concert\, catered reception in the upstairs lobby of the PAC. Call 843-661-4444 for package specials.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fso-rocks/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Community,Florence Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T230435Z
CREATED:20260413T230410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T230435Z
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SUMMARY:Masterworks Choir - Musical Collaborations
DESCRIPTION:Masterworks Choir – Musical Collaborations   \nA Spring Concert performed jointly with the Columbia Choral Society \nSunday\, May 17 at 5:00pm \nDon’t miss this special collaborative performance where the voices of the Masterworks Choir join the Columbia Choral Society to present two extraordinary works – the exciting Te Deum by the late-Romantic Austrian composer Anton Bruckner alongside the poignant Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant Us Peace)\, by 20th century English composer Ralph Vaughan-Williams. It is said that Vaughan Williams is a “soul mate” to Bruckner\, as both can be incredibly moving\, intense\, and transcendental. \nFree Admission \n 
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/masterworks-choir-musical-collaborations/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Community,Other Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140828Z
CREATED:20260406T140828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T140828Z
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SUMMARY:School of Dance Arts - Under the Neon Lights
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/school-of-dance-arts-under-the-neon-lights-5/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140638Z
CREATED:20260406T140638Z
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SUMMARY:School of Dance Arts - Under the Neon Lights
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/school-of-dance-arts-under-the-neon-lights-4/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140454Z
CREATED:20260406T140454Z
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SUMMARY:School of Dance Arts - Under the Neon Lights
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/school-of-dance-arts-under-the-neon-lights-3/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140155Z
CREATED:20260406T140155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T140155Z
UID:6552-1778094000-1778094000@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:School of Dance Arts - Under the Neon Lights
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/school-of-dance-arts-under-the-neon-lights-2/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140007Z
CREATED:20260406T140007Z
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SUMMARY:School of Dance Arts - Under the Neon Lights
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/school-of-dance-arts-under-the-neon-lights/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133555Z
CREATED:20260406T142607Z
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SUMMARY:South Carolina Dance Theatre - Sleeping Beauty
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/south-carolina-dance-theatre-sleeping-beauty-2/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T133623Z
CREATED:20260406T142431Z
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UID:6560-1777663800-1777663800@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:South Carolina Dance Theatre - Sleeping Beauty
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/south-carolina-dance-theatre-sleeping-beauty/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260401T164931Z
CREATED:20260401T164931Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate 250 - Free Community Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 250 – Free Community Concert \nJoin the Florence Symphony Orchestra for Celebrate 250\, a free concert honoring America’s 250th anniversary. \nEnjoy a vibrant program of American music featuring orchestral favorites\, Broadway highlights\, and uplifting classics—including Hoe-Down by Aaron Copland and a special Broadway showcase with Fran Coleman. \nFree admission | No tickets requiredDoors open at 3:30 PM | Concert at 4:00 PM \nMade possible by the generous support of the Bruce & Lee Foundation.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/celebrate-250-free-community-concert/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Community,Florence Symphony,Other Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T193000
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CREATED:20250702T195211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T195435Z
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SUMMARY:FMU Choir and Voice Collective Performance
DESCRIPTION:FMU Concert Choir and Voice Collective\nFeaturing Keith Hanlon\, flute\nDr. Fran Coleman\nFMU Department of Fine Arts\nPerforming Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 p.m. Monday\, April 20\, 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 is located at 201 South Dargan Street and 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-performance-2/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260206T215624Z
CREATED:20250604T060010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T215624Z
UID:6129-1776367800-1776367800@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:Women of Americana
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN OF AMERICANA\nA Celebration of American Music \nJoin us for a heartfelt celebration of early folk\, country\, gospel\, and Western swing music with Women of Americana! This isn’t just a concert—it’s an exuberant exploration of this singular American genre that planted the roots of American music. Featuring vocalists and instrumentalists Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh\, the show includes songs made famous by iconic artists like Brandi Carlile\, Emmy Lou Harris\, Alison Krauss\,  Dolly Parton and more. Titles like  “Blowin’ In The Wind” (Joan Baez)\,“Angel From Montgomery” (Bonnie Raitt)\, “Car Wheels On A Gravel Road” (Lucinda Williams)\, “Can The Circle Be Unbroken” (The Carter Family)\, and more.  Accompanying video projections make this concert a multi-media event\, coinciding with the upcoming Semi-quincentennial (250th anniversary of the United States’ founding).  Women of Americana will entertain and inspire audiences at a historic moment in our nation’s history. \nCristina Vane \nSongwriter\, singer\, slide guitar and clawhammer banjo player Cristina Vane has a breadth and depth of serious musical skill. Cristina’s half American\, half Guatemalan heritage is as unique as her sound. She is a product of a merging of numerous worlds – her classic rock\, 90s indie\, and heavier roots with her passion for pre-war blues\, old time fiddle banjo music\, country and bluegrass. She has an extensive touring history and has provided direct support for Molly Tuttle\, Bob Weir\, Wynonna Judd\, Sam Bush\, Nikki Lane\, Arlo McKinley and Willi Carlisle just to name a few. Cristina has been mentioned in Rolling Stone Country and NPR\, and was featured in the Bank of America ad for Ken Burns’ Country Music documentary.   \nBrennen Leigh \nBrennen Leigh is an American songwriter\, guitar player\, mandolin player and singer whose to-the-point storytelling style has elevated her to cult icon status in Europe\, Scandinavia\, the United States\, South America and the United Kingdom. Her songs have been recorded by Lee Ann Womack\, Rodney Crowell\, Sunny Sweeney\, Charley Crockett and many others. As renowned for her musicianship as she is for her writing\, it’s easy to see how Leigh caught the ear of greats like Guy Clark and David Olney\, who described her writing as “tender\, violent\, sentimental\, foolish and wise\, she is always Brennen. Confident and at ease with herself\, without being a jerk about it.”
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/women-of-americana/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260306T203101Z
CREATED:20250702T195029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T203101Z
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SUMMARY:FMU Percussion Ensemble Performance
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 15\, 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-performance-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:20260414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260306T203025Z
CREATED:20250702T194859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T203025Z
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SUMMARY:FMU Jazz Combo Performance
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 14 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 is located at 201 South Dargan Street and is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-jazz-combo-performance-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:20260413T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T193000
DTSTAMP:20250815T134353Z
CREATED:20250603T172022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T134353Z
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SUMMARY:Florence Symphony - Viva la Diva
DESCRIPTION:Viva la Diva! brings opera and popular favorites to life with three dazzling sopranos\, one unforgettable stage\, and no limit to the drama\, glamour or high notes. \nCall 843-661-4444 for Package Specials!
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/florence-symphony-viva-la-diva/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Florence Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T153601Z
CREATED:20250702T194718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T153601Z
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SUMMARY:FMU Music Ensemble Performance
DESCRIPTION:FMU Music Industry Ensemble\nAshley Henry\, director\nFMU Department of Fine Arts\nPerforming Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 p.m. Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026\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 is located at 201 South Dargan Street and is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-music-ensemble-performance/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260130T154316Z
CREATED:20250604T060009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T154316Z
UID:6127-1774121400-1774121400@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:Gary Lewis and The Playboys
DESCRIPTION:With eight Gold singles\, 17 Top 40 hits\, four Gold Albums and 45 million records sold worldwide\, Gary Lewis and the Playboys are still one of the hottest acts around. \nGary Lewis was about as close to being an “overnight success” in the recording field as anyone can get. \nGary Lewis and the Playboys first single\, “This Diamond Ring” shot straight to No. 1. After the second hit titled “Count Me In” went to No. 2\, Gary Lewis and The Playboys proved they would be a continued success with more Top 20 songs such as “Save Your Heart For Me\,” “Everybody Loves a Clown\,” “She’s Just My Style\, “Sure Gonna Miss Her” and many more. \n 
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/gary-lewis-and-the-playboys/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Spotlight Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T193000
DTSTAMP:20251121T181954Z
CREATED:20251121T181954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T181954Z
UID:6416-1773516600-1773516600@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:Blues for Mama
DESCRIPTION:Set in Baltimore City during the 1980’s\, the story of Mama and her daughters is on full display against the music of Nina Simone\, the legendary High Priestess of Soul. This story revolves around the Blackman sisters as they navigate the complexities of their lives while confronting their sister Coot’s worsening mental health struggles. Coot’s recent episodes include public nudity\, avoidance of communication\, loss of appetite\, lack of hygiene\, and increasing promiscuity\, which Mama can’t abide.  With Mama aging and the family stability at stake\, the sisters feel the urgency to confront the situation.Coot’s malcontent erupts in a flurry of negative insults aimed at her sisters as they attempt to enjoy Sunday dinner.  Mama is unable to decide a course of action until Coot’s breakdown forces her to see the light. \nBlues for Mama immerses your senses in the personal battles of the Blackman family as they fight to hold themselves together\, set against the soulful songs of Nina Simone. \nPresented by The Kemet School.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/blues-for-mama/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Community,Other Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T193000
DTSTAMP:20250702T194448Z
CREATED:20250702T194448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T194448Z
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SUMMARY:FMU Concert Band Performance
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 10\, 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 is located at 201 South Dargan Street and is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-concert-band-performance-2/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:FMU Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260123T204235Z
CREATED:20260123T204235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T204235Z
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SUMMARY:Florence Symphony - Stars\, Stripes & Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for an American musical journey! This exciting\, interactive concert celebrates the music of American composers in a way that’s fun and engaging for all ages. Children and families will especially enjoy this performance\, with a hands-on “Instrument Petting Zoo” starting at 1 PM in the lobby. \nThe concert begins at 2 PM. Call the ticket office at 843-661-4444 for special family pricing!
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/florence-symphony-stars-stripes-symphony/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Community,Florence Symphony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260306T203149Z
CREATED:20250702T194309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T203149Z
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SUMMARY:FMU String Ensemble Performance
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 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 is located at 201 South Dargan Street and is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-string-ensemble-performance-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:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260113T214551Z
CREATED:20260113T214551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T214551Z
UID:6450-1772220600-1772220600@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:Depths of the Soul: The Sonatas of Shostakovich and Franck
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the South Carolina Chamber Music Festival \nViktor Uzur\, cello \nPaolo André Gualdi\, piano \n“…unbelievable pyrotechnics that bring to mind the virtuosity of David Oistrakh’s recordings…effortlessly à la Rostropovich in his prime…synergistic combination of Casals and du Pré-like fire and Fournier’s elegance…Bravo and bravo again!” (Fanfare Magazine) \nViktor Uzur has appeared as a soloist\, chamber musician and guest artist in Austria\, Spain\, Italy\, France\, Russia\, Canada\, Korea\, China\, Latvia\, Brazil\, United States and the former Yugoslavia. His recent engagements include performances at Mondavi Center\, Sala Sao Paulo\, Auditorio Claudio Santoro\, and Sale Cortot\, jury member at the Aram Khachaturian International Competition\, and a guest artist at Festival Campos de Jordao. Uzur’s recent collaborations include musicians such as Suren Bagratuni\, Sergei Babayan\, Stephen Prutsman\, Arnaldo Cohen\, Ricardo Castro\, Emmanuele Baldini\, Ruggero Allifranchini\, and Fabio Zanon. His long term partnership with guitarist Brad Richter brought him numerous tours and original composition premieres in most of the states of the U.S.\, as the Richter Uzur Duo. Most recently\, Uzur’s concerto performance in Sala Sao Paulo with Minas Gerais Philharmonic and maestro Fabio Mechetti received a prestigious “Best Symphonic Concert of 2023” award in Brazil. \n7:30pm Recital\nBlack Box Theatre
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/depths-of-the-soul-the-sonatas-of-shostakovich-and-franck/
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:20260225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260218T163908Z
CREATED:20260113T214356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T163908Z
UID:6444-1772047800-1772047800@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:Carolina Connections: International Artists from Our Home State
DESCRIPTION:Presented by South Carolina Chamber Music Festival \nDuo recital featuring pianist Irina Pevzner and cellist Gabriel Martins. The program will include music by Johann Sebastian Bach\, Robert Schumann\, and Ludwig van Beethoven. \nIrina Pevzner\, piano; Gabriel Martins\, cello \n7:30pm Recital\nBlack Box Theatre \n 
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/carolina-connections-international-artists-from-our-home-state/
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:20260224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260212T164008Z
CREATED:20260113T214505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T164008Z
UID:6447-1771961400-1771961400@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:The ViMaDeAn Experience - Sound in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the South Carolina Chamber Music Festival \n***Please note date and location change \nViMaDeAn Duo live at the Gallery \nAnastasia Petrunina\, violin; Denis Petrunin\, percussion \nFounded in 2010 at the Yale School of Music\, ViMaDeAn Duo has premiered music\, conducted masterclasses\, and worked with numerous composers and artists bringing new compositions to diverse audiences on five continents. The Duo’s performance highlights include appearances at music festivals in the United States\, Brazil\, China\, Croatia\, Russia\, and France. Their recent activities involve teaching at the Music and Mindfulness Camp alongside members of the National Symphony and the Philadelphia Orchestra\, as well as presenting a master class at the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music. The Duo has been featured in international publications\, including The Strad magazine. \n7:30pm Recital \nBlackbox Theatre (note date and location change) \n 
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/the-vimadean-experience-sound-in-motion/
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:20260223T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260113T214306Z
CREATED:20260113T214306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T214306Z
UID:6441-1771875000-1771875000@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:AMOUR! An Evening of French Music
DESCRIPTION:Presented by South Carolina Chamber Music Festival \nKirstin Chavez\, mezzo-soprano \nPaolo André Gualdi\, piano \nVeteran mezzo-soprano Kirstin Chávez’s fruitful international singing career has brought her around the world many times over\, earning her continuous acclaim on some of opera’s most beloved stages.  Described by Opera News as “the Carmen of a lifetime” and recognized as “one of the most definitive Carmens of all time\,” Chávez also brings dramatic intensity\, natural sensuality\, and a nuanced acting range to some of the most iconic trouser roles\, including Octavian in Der Rosenkavalier and Orfeo in Orfeo ed Euridice\, both of which she presented at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.  Her experience now delivers her as a formidable presence in other powerful characters such as Dalila in Samson et Dalila\, La Zia Principessa of Suor Angelica\, and Ježibaba in Rusalka\, among others. \n7:30pm Recital \nBlack Box Theatre \n 
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/amour-an-evening-of-french-music/
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:20260221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260204T190523Z
CREATED:20250702T193524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T190523Z
UID:6265-1771702200-1771702200@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:FMU Theatre - The Swan
DESCRIPTION:Francis Marion University Theatre\nDirector: Jessica Willis\nBlackbox Theatre\, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday\, February 18-21\, 2026\n\n“Fierce in its poetic treatment of love\, The Swan provides a mysterious gloss on whether or not we descended from the beasts…and what we may feel when we find them lurking in our truest selves.” \n\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 is located at 201 South Dargan Street and is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-theatre-the-swan-4/
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:20260220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260204T190446Z
CREATED:20250702T193347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T190446Z
UID:6263-1771615800-1771615800@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:FMU Theatre - The Swan
DESCRIPTION:Francis Marion University Theatre\nDirector: Jessica Willis\nBlackbox Theatre\, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday\, February 18-21\, 2026\n\n“Fierce in its poetic treatment of love\, The Swan provides a mysterious gloss on whether or not we descended from the beasts…and what we may feel when we find them lurking in our truest selves.” \n\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 is located at 201 South Dargan Street and is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-theatre-the-swan-3/
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:20260219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260204T190413Z
CREATED:20250702T193225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T190413Z
UID:6261-1771529400-1771529400@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:FMU Theatre - The Swan
DESCRIPTION:Francis Marion University Theatre\nDirector: Jessica Willis\nBlackbox Theatre\, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday\, February 18-21\, 2026\n\n“Fierce in its poetic treatment of love\, The Swan provides a mysterious gloss on whether or not we descended from the beasts…and what we may feel when we find them lurking in our truest selves.” \n\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 is located at 201 South Dargan Street and is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-theatre-the-swan-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:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260204T190337Z
CREATED:20250702T193038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T190337Z
UID:6257-1771443000-1771443000@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:FMU Theatre - The Swan
DESCRIPTION:Francis Marion University Theatre\nDirector: Jessica Willis\nBlackbox Theatre\, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence\n7:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday\, February 18-21\, 2026\n\n“Fierce in its poetic treatment of love\, The Swan provides a mysterious gloss on whether or not we descended from the beasts…and what we may feel when we find them lurking in our truest selves.” \n\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 is located at 201 South Dargan Street and is open Monday through Friday\, 12:00pm – 5:00pm\, or by calling 843-661-4444.
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/fmu-theatre-the-swan/
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:20260214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260206T155938Z
CREATED:20260105T210139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T155938Z
UID:6436-1771081200-1771081200@fmupac.org
SUMMARY:The Wisdom Players - Encounters in a Park in Heaven
DESCRIPTION:Encounters In A Park In Heaven. \nTwo legends meet in heaven and reminisce about their time on earth. \nPreshow event in Lobby starts at 2pm \n*Appropriate for all ages*
URL:https://fmupac.org/event/the-wisdom-players-encounters-in-a-park-in-heaven/
LOCATION:Mainstage\, 201 S Dargan St\, Florence\, SC\, 29501
CATEGORIES:Community
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