Columbia Arts Academy®'s Podcast

Welcome to the Columbia Arts Academy podcast! The Columbia Arts Academy along with the Lexington School of Music and Irmo Music Academy are South Carolina’s largest music schools with over 1,500 students. On these podcasts, Academy Director Marty Fort will bring you interviews with guest experts in the music education field, features with parents and students at the school and more. He is the inventor of the MUSICAL Ladder System used by almost 50,000 students at over 100 music schools, and the author of the number one Amazon best selling book the Ultimate Guide to Music Lessons. Learn more about the school at ColumbiaArtsAcademy.com

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PAALS Fundaiser 11/15/25!

October 20, 2025 • Columbia Arts Academy®

Join us on Saturday, November 15th, from 7–11 PM at the South Carolina State Museum for Diamonds, Dogs & Denim, PAALS’ biggest event of the year! This unforgettable UN-Gala promises an evening overflowing with entertainment, indulgence, and purpose.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

High-energy live music from The Killer Beez
Custom hat creations by Southern Ruetz
Whimsical portraits by Cassandra’s Caricature Art
A fun, bedazzling station to glam up your denim
Unlimited food all night long
An open bar to keep spirits high
And even more surprise experiences you won’t want to miss!

Plus, our live and online auctions will feature one-of-a-kind treasures, valuable stays, and unique experiences—all to raise funds for PAALS.

And that’s the best part: every ticket, every bid, and every sponsorship supports PAALS’ mission: to enrich and empower children and adults with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities by training service animals and providing animal-assisted educational, therapeutic, and recreational programs.

We are currently seeking sponsors to help make this incredible evening possible. Sponsorships not only showcase your support for PAALS but also connect your business with hundreds of passionate community members. To learn more or to become a sponsor, please contact either Melissa Payne at mpayne@paals.org or Edith Bailey at ebailey@paals.org.

🎟️ Tickets are available, get yours today and be part of this sparkling night of music, laughter, and purpose! If you only want to register for the auction, register to bid below!