Koger Center Plaza Stage, 5:30-8 p.m.

Hey country music fans! Join us for a free concert on August 27th featuring 3 up-and-coming country artists. The concert will take place on the outdoor Plaza Stage at the Koger Center and feature giveaways, food trucks, and great music. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and come enjoy some country at Koger.

Russell House Patio, 7-9 p.m.

USC WHO's READY TO PARTYYYY to kick off the semester?!?!? Join us in this head-to-head aux battle where two students will pair up with a DJ picking the best songs for each category to see who wins voted by the crowd! If you are looking for a good time and ready to show everyone who is the ultimate GamecAux Battle Champion, you will not want to miss this Carolina Welcome event!

Russell House Theater, 6:30 p.m.

Join Carolina Productions for a showing of Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3. Watch the beloved band of misfits who are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own.

Catch this Cockbuster Movie with free popcorn, drinks, and swag with trivia starting at 6:30 PM and a 7:00 PM Show!

Russell House Theater, 6:30 p.m.

Join Carolina Productions for a showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Watch Brooklyn plumbers Mario and his younger Luigi, fall down a mysterious portal and wind up separated inside a magical world.

Catch this Cockbuster Movie with free popcorn, drinks, and swag with trivia starting at 6:30 PM and a 7:00 PM Show!

Russell House Ballroom, 6-8 p.m.

Don't know how to Shag dance? No worries! Learn the official state dance of South Carolina with Carolina Productions! Bring a partner or meet one there. Don't miss your chance to Shag the night away!

Russell House Theater, 6:30 p.m.

Join Carolina Productions for a showing of Disney and Pixar's Elemental. This new film is set in Element City, where fire, water, land, and air residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery yound woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in.

Catch this Cockbuster Movie with free popcorn, drinks, and swag with trivia starting at 6:30 PM and a 7:00 PM Show!

Greene Street, Doors at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.

Our featured artist for Cockstock 2023 is COIN! This popular band is best known for their hit song “Talk Too Much”. Be sure to check out their music which is available on all platforms. 

You must have your Carolina Card to enter this event. Only current USC students are allowed to attend.

Greene Street, 3-6 p.m.

We're bringing a fall festival to campus with pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, fall treats, and more! Bring your friends for a fun afternoon as we enter the new season!

Russell House Ballroom, 7-10 p.m.

What could be better than a beach-themed night of painting to Bob Ross with your friends? Join us for a Paint and Sip in one of two sessions of his famous videos. Grab a lei, a beachside drink, and paint with Bob Ross! 

Russell House Theater, 6:30 p.m.

Join Carolina Productions for a showing of Insidious: The Red Door. Watch Josh Lambert heads east to drop his son, Dalton, off at school. However, Dalton’s college dream soon becomes a living nightmare when the repressed demons of his past suddenly return to haunt them both.

Catch this Cockbuster Movie with free popcorn, drinks, and swag with trivia starting at 6:30 PM and a 7:00 PM Show!

Russell House Theater, 6:30 p.m.

Join Carolina Productions for a showing of Barbie! Watch Barbie and Ken go on a journey of self-discovery after their expulsion from the utopian Barbie Land.

Catch this Cockbuster Movie with free popcorn, drinks, and swag with trivia starting at 6:30 PM and a 7:00 PM Show!

Russell House Ballroom, 7-9 p.m.

I know what you are thinking… What’s really going on in everyone’s mind? Join us for a night of mind reading mystery! As seen on Top 10 of America’s Got Talent, Guest on Ellen and Kelly & Ryan, Fool Us, and Performed with “The Illusionists” on Broadway. Eric Dittleman is a rising star when it comes to being a mind reader and is making his way to USC this fall! It will be a night of “OMG how did he do that?”, and “I am so glad I ended up going to this event!” Mark this on your calendar as one of the biggest events of the semester by Carolina Productions!

Russell House Theater, 6:30 p.m.

Join Carolina Productions for a showing of Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse! Watch Miles Morales, Brooklyn’s full time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man go on an adventure with Gwen Stacy/Spider-Woman across the multiverse where he meets the Spider-Society.

Catch this Cockbuster Movie with free popcorn, drinks, and swag with trivia starting at 6:30 PM and a 7:00 PM Show!

Russell Underground, 7-9 p.m.

So you think you can dance? Challenge Accepted! Join Carolina Productions for a fun and nostalgic night as you show off your moves at our Just Dance Tournament!

Russell House Theater, 6:30 p.m.

Join Carolina Productions for a showing of The Polar Express! Watch the story of a young boy who sees a mysterious train bound for the North Pole stop outside his window and is invited aboard. The boy joins several other children as they embark on a journey to visit Santa Claus.

Catch this Cockbuster Movie with free popcorn, drinks, and swag with trivia starting at 6:30 PM and a 7:00 PM Show!

Serves as the official spokesperson and visionary for Carolina Productions. Provide general direction and ensure efficient functioning of all components of the organization. Serve as liaison between Carolina Productions and other University entities.

Contact: sacppres@mailbox.sc.edu

Responsible for managing the budget and developing the budget proposal for the next fiscal year for Carolina Productions. Responsible for retention efforts including, but not limited to planning CP banquet, socials and assisting with planning developmental retreats. Serves on the Russell House Advisory Board by attending monthly meetings. Partners with VPEA to create and implement a recruitment strategy and plan.

Contact: savpia@mailbox.sc.edu

Responsible for co-sponsorships for programs and maintains relationships with campus partners (student organizations and university professionals). Maintains a positive relationship with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) to ensure the organization is supporting all student populations at the University of South Carolina. Maintains Carolina Productions website and Garnet Gate page to make sure that it is up to date. Partners with VPIA to create and implement a recruitment strategy and plan.

Contact: savpdo@mailbox.sc.edu

Manage organization social media accounts: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok. Work to promote events through a variety of mediums. Create a marketing strategy and schedule.

Contact: sacpcomm@mailbox.sc.edu

Design all event graphics and promotional materials. Work to promote events through a variety of mediums. Create a marketing strategy and schedule.

Contact: sacpmrkt@mailbox.sc.edu

Develop event budgets and monitor all expenditures. Provide overall leadership and direction in executing the programming process (program selection, promotion, production, and evaluation). Prepare and present program proposals for upcoming semesters to the Executive board.

Contact:

Ian Piihl - sacpevt1@mailbox.sc.edu
Eliza Turnage - sacpevt2@mailbox.sc.edu
Angela Grillo - sacpevt3@mailbox.sc.edu
Kyla Conyers - sacpevt4@mailbox.sc.edu