COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - More than 120 veterans from across the country took the stage Thursday to showcase their talents in the 45th annual National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in partnership with the Columbia VA. Thursday’s event highlighted performing arts, including singing, playing an instrument, dancing, and public speaking. Amy Kimbler is the director of the festival, which is in Columbia for the first time. “Really, it’s an expression of what they do all year long.