5 not-to-miss arts events happening around Columbia this week

Art and memories on display at Over the Mantel

“My Columbia,” a showing of works by artist and writer Salley McAden McInerney, depicts some of the city’s most iconic and familiar images, from giant Zesto ice cream cone to the cupola on top of the Babcock Building at the S.C. State Hospital to the vintage Cromer’s P-Nuts marquee.

McInerney applies tissue paper, paint and found objects to window screens. She also incorporates written memories of growing up in Columbia into each of the large and colorful pieces.

“My Columbia” will open Sept. 17 at Over The Mantel Gallery with a reception from 5-7 p.m.

“I grew up in Columbia, moved away for almost 20 years, and then returned home two years ago,” McInerney said. “This collection of work celebrates how happy I am to be back and the places, scenes and signs that make my hometown so special.”

The Sept. 17 reception is open to the public and the show will be up at the gallery for for two weeks. The show will then move to Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community in West Columbia, where it will be displayed through the end of November.

Artist reception 5-7 p.m. Sept. 17 at 3142 Carlisle St. All works will be for sale. For more information, email salley@hartcom.net or contact the gallery at (803) 719-1713. https://www.facebook.com/overthemantel

Gallery West presents “Captured: The Photography of Seven”

This exhibition at Gallery West features the work of seven photographers with distinct viewpoints.

The photo explorations include intimate shots of Great Blue Herons, luminous nudes and portraits, and a series on the unique color and textures of oxidized copper.

Participating photographers are Frank Baker, Jim Hoyle, Russell Jeffcoat, Katie Purnell, Dalvin Spann, Francis Schanberger, and Olaf Wegner.

Sept. 15-Nov. 1. All are welcome to attend a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception in the gallery from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 15. 118 State St., West Columbia. http://www.gallerywestcolumbia.com

USC Symphony Orchestra opens with “Paremski Plays Tchaikovsky”

The opening concert of the season includes Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, one of the most popular of Tchaikovsky's compositions and among the best known of all piano concertos. The concerto will be played by guest pianist Natasha Paremski. Also on the program is Jean Sibelius’ bold and unconventional Symphony No. 2 in D Major.

7:30 p.m. Tues., September 15 at the Koger Center. Tickets are $30 for general public, $25 for USC faculty and staff, $8 for students. http://www.kogercenterforthearts.com/

Lend an ear to “Noises Off”

Chapin Theatre Company's version of this classic farce features a two-story rotating set, on- and-offstage intrigue, and errant plates of sardines.

Directed by Glenn Farr and starring actors from the greater Columbia area as well as Newberry.

8 p.m. Sept. 11-12 and Sept. 17-19; 3 p.m. Sept 13 and Sept. 20. Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St., Irmo. Visit http://www.chapintheatre.org/tix.html for tickets and more information.

Beware carnivorous plants on stage

“Little Shop of Horrors” is the season opener for the On Stage Performance Center. In this camp musical, a meek flower shop assistant discovers his plant, named Audrey II, feeds on people.

7:30 p.m. Sept. 18-27, 680 Cherokee Lane West, West Columbia. Tickets are $19 for general public, $17 for student/military/seniors and $15 for youth. For more information, visit onstagesc.com/index.html or call (803) -351-6751

This story was originally published September 12, 2015 at 8:00 AM.