The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library is accepting applications for its Pee Dee Author Expo in December. Seventeen local authors will be invited to display and sell their books in the Joseph Stukes Meeting Room from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.14.

Country music star Gilbert coming in April Country music artist Brantley Gilbert, billed as an artist who “never fails to deliver” by American Songwriter, will bring his ‘Fire’t Up’ tour to the Florence Center April 23, 2020. Tickets start at $40, and

Doko Film Fest, a competitive showcase event featuring the work of student filmmakers ages 15 to 18, is seeking entries for the 2020 festival. This is the second year for Doko Film Fest. The inaugural festival drew more than 60 entries from across the Uni

University Place Gallery, Francis Marion University’s newest art gallery in downtown Florence, opened its doors Sept. 3. Its first event is a visual arts alumni juried exhibit. The exhibit is free and open to the public and will feature recent works fro

Show based on Dahl novel to open on Friday Broadway’s biggest little hero will take to the local stage beginning Friday as the Florence Little Theatre’s production of Matilda: the Musical opens its eight-day run. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl a

An opening reception for the exhibit of artist Mark Stephenson will take place in the Morris Gallery of the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Library in Florence at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20. Admission is free and open to the public and light refreshments wil

The Florence County Museum’s “Mornings at the Museum” is an interactive program for children ages three to five and accompanying adults. This program is offered during the school year on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. The

Sale proceeds to benefit Florence County Museum’s historical activities. The Florence County Historical Society recently announced that a softcover second edition of local author and historian E.N. Zeigler’s “Barnwell Blarney, or Colonel Frank Remembered

Francis Marion and Coker universities have partnered to create the position of Poet Laureate of the Pee Dee. The responsiblities of the Poet Laureate of the Pee Dee will include visiting schools, libraries or other venues to cultivate an interest in poetr

The final audition date for the Florence Little Theatre production of Blithe Spirit will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to audition time. The production, directed by Meggie Baker, is scheduled for Nov. 1-9. Ag

The Florence County Museum is pleased to announce an exhibition of works by artist Jim Boden. An opening reception for the exhibit titled Out of Paradise will take place Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Waters Gallery, located at 135 South Dargan Street. Out of

The Allman Betts Band has rescheduled its concert at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center for May 6. The group postponed more than 30 North American concerts in August and September, including the Sept. 19 concert at the Performing Arts Ce

The Doctor’s Bruce and Lee Foundation Library has several workshops planned. The library will host a program on Social Security on Tuesday, Sept.10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees will be informed about the basics of eligibility for SSI and SSDI, finding

The Pee Dee Doll Club will present the 33rd Annual Doll & Toy Show & Sale Saturday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show will be held at the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology Conference Center, located behind Florence-Darlington Te

Musical written by Florence teen to be performed on FLT stage BOB SLOAN Editor Fifteen-year-old Abigail “Abby” Greenwood was on a return flight from New York City when her dream of writing her own musical began its transformation into reality. Eight mon