Events & Activities
The Ackerman Legacy Foundation is pleased to announce that the annual Inspire! Festival is coming your way March 25 – April 3, 2022. We are sure that everyone will find something to explore during Inspire!
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Thursday, March 24, 2022
THE NOTES ROSE UP IN FLAMES
1-4PM
Temple Sinai Jewish History Center
This exhibit explores a different aspect of music during the Holocaust. The amount of talent displaced, suppressed, and destroyed by the Holocaust is immeasurable. Through actual documents, concert programs, photos, and stories, the visitor is invited to marvel at the accomplishments, be staggered by the restrictions, and grieve at the demise of this rich, musical talent. Even when they were forbidden to play and were deported to ghettos and concentration camps, music kept them alive, a touchstone to their humanity.
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DINNER ON MAIN
7PM-11PM
La Piazza
This is a chance for us to thank our major event sponsors. The outdoor venue, La Piazza, in Downtown Sumter is the perfect setting and five-star meal by Hamptons. And bring your dancing shoes for after party!
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$1,000+
FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS
8PM
Sumter Little Theatre
During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent, and touching celebration of the women's spirit.
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$15-20
Friday, March 25, 2022
THE NOTES ROSE UP IN FLAMES
1-4PM
Temple Sinai Jewish History Center
This exhibit explores a different aspect of music during the Holocaust. The amount of talent displaced, suppressed, and destroyed by the Holocaust is immeasurable. Through actual documents, concert programs, photos, and stories, the visitor is invited to marvel at the accomplishments, be staggered by the restrictions, and grieve at the demise of this rich, musical talent. Even when they were forbidden to play and were deported to ghettos and concentration camps, music kept them alive, a touchstone to their humanity.
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Charleston Symphony
7:30PM
Sumter Opera House
The Charleston Symphony’s season is focused on the artistic celebration of the orchestra’s ability to bring communities together through shared experiences of the greatest orchestral music in the world.
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FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS
8PM
Sumter Little Theatre
During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent, and touching celebration of the women's spirit.
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$15-20
Saturday, March 26, 2022
THE NOTES ROSE UP IN FLAMES
10AM-1PM
Temple Sinai Jewish History Center
This exhibit explores a different aspect of music during the Holocaust. The amount of talent displaced, suppressed, and destroyed by the Holocaust is immeasurable. Through actual documents, concert programs, photos, and stories, the visitor is invited to marvel at the accomplishments, be staggered by the restrictions, and grieve at the demise of this rich, musical talent. Even when they were forbidden to play and were deported to ghettos and concentration camps, music kept them alive, a touchstone to their humanity.
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SUMTER KIDS GOT TALENT
Patriot Hall
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FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS
8PM
Sumter Little Theatre
During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent, and touching celebration of the women's spirit.
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$15-20
Sunday, March 27, 2022
FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS
3PM
Sumter Little Theatre
During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent, and touching celebration of the women's spirit.
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$15-20
THE GREAT DUBOIS
3PM
Sumter Opera House
A fast-paced, high energy circus show for all ages...showcasing incredible feats of juggling, hula hoops, unicycle, aerial, circus stunts, contortion, magic and audience interaction all wrapped up in a blanket of comedy. Simply put...the most unique 2-person circus show you will ever see!
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Monday, March 28, 2022
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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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Thursday, March 31, 2022
THE NOTES ROSE UP IN FLAMES
1-4PM
Temple Sinai Jewish History Center
This exhibit explores a different aspect of music during the Holocaust. The amount of talent displaced, suppressed, and destroyed by the Holocaust is immeasurable. Through actual documents, concert programs, photos, and stories, the visitor is invited to marvel at the accomplishments, be staggered by the restrictions, and grieve at the demise of this rich, musical talent. Even when they were forbidden to play and were deported to ghettos and concentration camps, music kept them alive, a touchstone to their humanity.
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FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS
8PM
Sumter Little Theatre
During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent, and touching celebration of the women's spirit.
From:
$15-20
OUTDOOR CONCERT
6-9PM
Location TBA
THE MAIN EVENT!
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$40-60
Friday, April 1, 2022
THE NOTES ROSE UP IN FLAMES
1-4PM
Temple Sinai Jewish History Center
This exhibit explores a different aspect of music during the Holocaust. The amount of talent displaced, suppressed, and destroyed by the Holocaust is immeasurable. Through actual documents, concert programs, photos, and stories, the visitor is invited to marvel at the accomplishments, be staggered by the restrictions, and grieve at the demise of this rich, musical talent. Even when they were forbidden to play and were deported to ghettos and concentration camps, music kept them alive, a touchstone to their humanity.
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FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS
8PM
Sumter Little Theatre
During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent, and touching celebration of the women's spirit.
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$15-20
Gallery After Hours
6:30-9:30PM
Sumter Gallery of Art
An evening of art and jazz with the Queen City Jazz Trio with Nicci Canada. Small bites will be provided. Cash bar available. This event is a 21 and over.
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(donations recommended
Saturday, April 2, 2022
THE NOTES ROSE UP IN FLAMES
10AM-1PM
This exhibit explores a different aspect of music during the Holocaust. The amount of talent displaced, suppressed, and destroyed by the Holocaust is immeasurable. Through actual documents, concert programs, photos, and stories, the visitor is invited to marvel at the accomplishments, be staggered by the restrictions, and grieve at the demise of this rich, musical talent. Even when they were forbidden to play and were deported to ghettos and concentration camps, music kept them alive, a touchstone to their humanity.
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FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS
8PM
During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent, and touching celebration of the women's spirit.
From:
$15-20
Walk of Art
All Day
Featuring installations and artwork from Sumter Artists at over 20 stops throughout Historic Downtown Sumter. An assortment of beer, wine and food will be available at each stop including a special edition beer from Sumter Original Brewery made just for INSPIRE!
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$30-40
Sunday, April 3, 2022
THE NOTES ROSE UP IN FLAMES
1-4PM
This exhibit explores a different aspect of music during the Holocaust. The amount of talent displaced, suppressed, and destroyed by the Holocaust is immeasurable. Through actual documents, concert programs, photos, and stories, the visitor is invited to marvel at the accomplishments, be staggered by the restrictions, and grieve at the demise of this rich, musical talent. Even when they were forbidden to play and were deported to ghettos and concentration camps, music kept them alive, a touchstone to their humanity.
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FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS
3PM
During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent, and touching celebration of the women's spirit.
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$15-20
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Sumter County
Gallery of Art
Explore the halls of the Sumter County Gallery of Art and experience some of the most exquisite contemporary art in the nation. The Gallery also offers art classes including an adult acrylic painting class and a youth comic book class that begin on the Thursday of the festival!
Hours:
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
11:00am to 5pm
FREE ADMISSION*
FREE PARKING
200 Hasel Avenue
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0543
Sumter County Museum
Be an archeologist and dig for Sumter County treasures in the permanent history exhibit, learn about General Thomas Sumter who is the namesake of the city and county, and wonder through c. 1800 structures to discover what life was like in this part of the state at that time.
Hours
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
10:00am to 5:00pm
FREE ADMISSION*
FREE PARKING
122 N. Washington Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0908
Temple Sinai
Jewish History Center
Learn about Passover through the interactive Seder table, view the new display of art from Shlomo Katz’s Passover Portfolio, create butterflies to remember the over one million children who died in the Holocaust, and don’t miss walking through the beautiful 1913 sanctuary to marvel at the breathtaking stained glass windows.
Hours
Thursday and Friday, 1:00-4:00pm
and Saturday, 10:00am-1:00pm
FREE ADMISSION*
FREE PARKING
11 Church Street
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-0908
SumterCountyMuseum.org
*Free admission only during Inspire! Festival.