Fall for the Arts 2019

​ ​The Sumter County Cultural Commission proudly presents Fall for the Arts 2019, October 8-12.  This year's line up will include an Open Mic Night Competition, Hispanic art exhibition, Salsa Night, Music under the stars, poetry contest, and a Night at the Orchestra (not like your mother's orchestra)! Full schedule below. Learn more about our featured peformance, Orchestra Noir. Purchase tickets at Eventbrite. 

Fall for the Arts is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts and from the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of the Coastal Community Foundation of SC.

Fall for the Arts 2019 Schedule

Tuesday, October 8
Patriot Hall Auditorium

Kick off the week with an amazing art exhibit at 6 pm, sponsored by the YWCA. Join us for an artist talk and reception at 6 pm with Zachary Diaz. After the exhibit, stay with us to hear the incredible Sumter County Community Band Jazz Ensemble at 7 pm. FREE to the public. 

Wednesday, October 9
Sidewalk Cafe - Main Street

We are hosting a very special Open Mic Night during FFTA. Get ready to hear some extremely talented local musicians, poets, and singers. The Sidewalk Cafe' will be open for food and beverage purchases. 

Want to showcase your talent? Email us. This event starts at 7 pm. FREE to the public. 
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Thursday, October 10
La Piazza - Main Street

Dance the night away with Orquesta Ritmo Con Clave in beautiful downtown Sumter.  An instructor will be on hand to teach salsa during the first hour.  Hampton's Restaurant will be open for food and beverage purchases.

Event starts at 7 pm. FREE to the public. ​

Friday, October 11
J.O'Gradys - Main Street     
​8 pm

Bring your lawn chairs and love for music to get swept away with live music under the stars outside of J. O'Gradys.
J. O'Gradys will be open for food and beverage purchases. Featured band - Eboniramm & Friends.
​FREE to the public.

Saturday, October 12
Patriot Hall Auditorium
7 pm 

This Atlanta-based, classically trained group of musicians, Orchestra Noir, are definitely not  typical. This concert is the place you can hear Beethoven and Bruno Mars during the same program. The SHS Orchestra will also join them on stage that night for a combined performance you won't forget. Event starts at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Purchase tickets online at Eventbrite. Purchase tickets in person at Patriot Hall or Imports LTD.