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Maria Beery (left) and Jennifer Mitchell (right) sing about their respective love lives during the performance of "Four Singers Walk Into A Bar" on March 26, 2023. They performed at New Brookland Tavern and various local bars in the Columbia area.

Columbia Operatic Laboratory presents new spin on opera to grow local awareness

By Kofi Owusu | 12:11am

Columbia Operatic Laboratory is on a mission to grow the Columbia opera scene with their new show, "Four Singers Walk Into A Bar." This new opera format creates a unique spin on opera which makes it easier for people to join the scene.

A long exposure shot of Charlie Boy band members, frontwoman Kat Hammond and guitarist Tyler Gordon, performing on July 1, 2022. The group has performed at New Brooklyn Tavern but is looking to expand its unique sound beyond Columbia.

Columbia band Charlie Boy seeks growth, while also experimenting with its sound

By Kofi Owusu | March 14

Charlie Boy expresses passion, authenticity and raw enjoyment of music while its members give an inside look at how the band has taken creative liberty with its music.

Kofi Owusu

Columbia Operatic Laboratory presents new spin on opera to grow local awareness

Columbia band Charlie Boy seeks growth, while also experimenting with its sound

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