Schedule Overview​

Free to the Public

Monday, October 15, 2018
HeART of America
7:00 pm –  8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth Street, Sumter, SC

​Kick-off the week with a resounding tribute to the land we love.
​Come hear the beautiful odes to America performed by the Cultural Center’s community musicians. The Sumter Civic Chorale, and the Sumter Community Concert Band will all perform in Patriot Hall auditorium. We are also proud to have the Sumter Civic Dance Company that night, along with a few other surprises.​

Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance
presented by the Millican Literary Foundation (AJBM)
Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth Street, Sumter, SC
7:30 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

​After nearly a decade, the world-renowned dancers of Ailey II will grace the stage at Patriot Hall in Sumter, SC for the performance of a lifetime. Ailey II promises to be the best in modern dance performances. You won’t want to miss this cornucopia of color, sound, and movement. Make your reservations today for the VIP Reception and/or the performance. Contact Melanie Colclough at mcolclough@sumtercountysc.org if you are interested in attending their Master Class with Ailey II dancers. Learn more about Ailey II: AlvinAiley.org/AileyII. 

TICKETS:  ​Purchase tickets in person at Patriot Hall and
​Imports Limited at 9 N. Main Street, Sumter SC. 
Buy tickets ONLINE.

FREE to the public.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Music on Main
La Piazza, 33 N Main Street Sumter, SC
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

​Stay up a little late in the week with us as we host Music on Main. Leave work and come on down to Main Street, Sumter to unwind midweek. Get ready to tap your feet and shake your hips to the Latin sounds of
​David Rodriguez Music/The Latin Caravan.  

Thursday, October 18, 2018
Sumter Little Theatre’s Opening Reception & FFTA Student Art Exhibit
Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth Street, Sumter, SC
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Before attending Sumter Little Theatre's performance, join us for a student art exhibit and opening reception. 
Reception and exhibit are FREE to the Public.

Little Shop of Horrors
Sumter Little Theatre, 14 Mood Ave, Sumter SC
8:00 pm (Doors open at 7:30 pm)

Come see the talented local actors of the Sumter Little Theater in the deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash hit musical, “Little Shop of Horrors”. 

TICKETS: $25 adults, $20 student/senior/military.
Purchase tickets HERE.

FREE to the public.

Friday, October 19, 2018
Shag & Jazz
Patriot Hall (outside), 135 Haynsworth Street, Sumter, SC
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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We have two ways for you enjoy the night at the Cultural Center. Come dance the night away in front of Patriot Hall. If the mellow sound of jazz is more your style, we will have that, too. Vibe to the smooth music of  jazz in the courtyard (outside of the Sumter Art Gallery).

 Saturday, October 20, 2018
Historic District Art Crawl 
Downtown Residential Historic District, Sumter, SC
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Reception
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth Street, Sumter, SC
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Experience the galleries and see the art from local talent in the Historic District. Visit all the sites, get your brochure stamped at each location and then walk over to Patriot Hall for a reception and drawing to win a painting. Get brochures on the day-of-event at various participating locations.
​Look for the yard signs.

FREE to the public.