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Friday August 10, 2012 -Thursday August 16, 2012
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Countdown to Kindergarten: EdVenture Children’s Museum
Friday August 10, 2012
The first day of kindergarten is right around the corner! To celebrate this milestone, EdVenture Children’s Museum and United Way invite all South Carolina rising kindergartners and their families to the ninth annual Countdown to Kindergarten Celebration from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 10. The evening will feature free admission to the museum, local mascots, games and information booths. In addition, rising kindergartners can practice boarding a school bus! VisitEdventure’s website for info.
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Music at Sandhill Presented by Michelob Ultra: Village at Sandhill
Friday August 10, 2012
The Village at Sandhill’s Summer Concert Series, returns to Town Center Common and the SAFE Federal Credit Union Stage on Friday August 10 with Beach Party Band “The Entertainers”. Free amusement rides begin at 6pm. Live music and balloon art by Nick Propst both get underway at 7:00p.m. in Town Center Common. Illusionist John Tudor also returns to the delight of fans young and old. The Entertainers have been entertaining all along the eastern seaboard for over 30 years. Their Beach and Party Band sounds liven up any event. More info at Village at Sandhill’s website.
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The Palace of the Moorish Kings: Trustus Theatre
Friday August 10, 2012 – Saturday August 18, 2012
Thanksgiving Day, 1970: the Cowboys and Packers are on ABC, John Gary’s on the hi-fi, and friends are gathering for their traditional feast at the Zobrowski home. Members of the greatest generation now living in comfortable suburban split-levels, now settled into conventional marriages and predictable careers, now living the ordinary lives of ordinary middle-class Americans, they are vaguely aware of the world moving on and away from them, and the apprehension that something is coming for them. An unexpected call from a world-travelling old friend suddenly makes them confront all the choices they have made, all the choices they never knew they had, and that part of themselves that has died along the way. Based on the short story by Evan S. Connell, “The Palace of the Moorish Kings” asks us which terms of surrender we must accept as a means of belonging, and what we must abandon to stay free. See Trustus for times and info.
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Movie Night at Sesqui: Yogi Bear
Friday August 10, 2012
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks! All movies start at dark. Popcorn and drinks will be sold, proceeds benefit Friends of Sesqui. Visit the Sesquicentennial State Park website for more information.
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31st Annual South Carolina Peanut Party: Pelion SC
Friday August 10 & Saturday August 11, 2012
Peanuts for the Good Life! The Blessing of the Pots at 5pm Friday kicks off this two day festival. Kids will enjoy two days of amusement rides and music lovers will love the entertainment by the Flat Out Strangers on Friday night, and Black Bottom Biscuits on Saturday. Boiled peanuts are the star of this party! More info at the Peanut Party website.
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Southeastern Toy Soldier Show: SC State Museum
Saturday August 11, 2012
Exquisitely detailed military miniature figures or the little plastic G.I. Joes from your childhood, they’re all here at the Southeastern Toy Soldier Show. See, buy, or trade toy soldiers or other military miniatures from various periods of history and enjoy special museum programs presented during the day. More than 30 exhibitors from across the South will display their collections of toy soldiers, or “military miniatures,” in this annual presentation at the South Carolina State Museum. Miniature tanks, planes, cannons and vehicles, as well as books, will also be available for purchase from exhibitors. See living history reenactments on the museum’s front grounds. Historical reenactors will recreate military timelines. In addition, military vehicles from the World War II and Vietnam eras will be shown.
More military miniatures will be on display in the South Carolina Military Miniature Society’s annual diorama! Info at the SC State Museum website.
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 Don’t miss this hilarious show – Saturday night only!
Standup Comedy: Del Shore:s: Workshop Theatre
Saturday August 11, 2012
Del Shores, creator of the cult franchise Sordid Lives, is touring his hilarious new standup show, and it’s coming to Workshop Theatre at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 11! This is Shores’ third national tour and in Del Shores: Naked.Sordid.Reality, he will share more sordid stories about his Texas family, read letters he’s written to the haters (including Newt Gingrich and Kirk Cameron), act out scenes from your favorite reality shows (including Hoarders, The Kardashians and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) and yes, he will address his new, unexpected, single life. “Del says what most people think. He has no censor — on or offstage. Audiences love him because of his ‘bless-their-hearts’ Texas charm,” explains Caroline Rhea. For more info and tickets, visit Workshop’s website.
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Movies Under the Stars: Saluda Shoals Park
Saturday August 11, 2012
Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and join us for the family friendly outdoor movie, The Lorax. Movies begin at dark, around 8:45 p.m. Saluda Splash open until 8:00 p.m. Wristbands $2 after 6:00 p.m. Join in for a Family Fun Walk at 7:30 p.m. before the movie.Concessions will be available. No alcohol or pets please. Visitwww.icrc.net for details.
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 The boat has moved just a bit up the road to Shealy’s Landing – with convenient parking!
Purple Martin Dinner Cruise: Spirit of Lake Murray
Monday August 13, 2012
Step aboard the Spirit of Lake Murray, the lake’s premier dinner yacht, and be treated to an excellent dinner including entree, sides, drink and dessert, as you sail around gorgeous Lake Murrary. When the sun begins to set, the boat will head for Bomb Island, so guests can watch the internationally known spectacle – jillions of purple martins coming in to roost for the night. Watch as the amazing clouds of birds swish and swoosh about the sky before settling into the trees. Bomb Island is home to the largest colony of purple martins in the world. Just $49 covers a 2.5 hour ride with dinner (Southern Night with Pulled Pork BBQ and Fried Chicken!), soda and tea. For reservations, visit the Spirit of Lake Murray website.
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Pandoodle, Patents, and the Palmetto State: The Science Cafe
Tuesday August 14, 2012
The Science Cafe is a group that meets the second Tuesday of every month to discuss the latest ideas in science and technology outside of the traditional academic context. This month they will be joined by Dirk Brown, Director for the Moore School’s Faber Center for Entrepreneurship, who will speak to the Cafe crowd about entrepreneurship and how his work will lead to the commercialization of technology in the Columbia area. Advanced registration is highly recommended! Presented by EngenuitySC and held at the Capital City Club. To register visit the EngenuitySC website.
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Harvest & Art Dinner: Columbia Museum of Art
Tuesday August 14, 2012
Enjoy a farm to table dinner created by local chef Ryan Whittaker and inspired by the Museum’s collection. This inaugural is a partnership among 116 State Espresso and Wine Bar, City Roots Sustainable Farm, The Southern Greenie and the Columbia Museum of Art. Your ticket includes an American Harvest Organic Spirit specialty cocktail bar, a four-course dinner with wine pairings and the opportunity to dine with the chef and local farmers. $90/$75 for members. For tickets, click here.
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Wings Night: Mint Julep Bistro & Lounge
Saturdays
Looking for a fun place to hang with your buds, have a few drinks and some great wings? 3 great flavors, 6 for $7. Come eat wings at Mint Julep on Saturdays! Teriyaki, hot buffalo or hot honey garlic. Northeast Columbia’s favorite place for great food, music and fun!
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The Civil War in 3D: SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum
NOW – June 2, 2013
Fort Sumter, Abraham Lincoln and other iconic figures from the Civil War, and the devastation of war. See the Civil War jump off the screen in “Civil War in 3D,” the SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum’s latest exhibit. Opening June 22, the exhibit features a nearly 30-minute revolving 3D show of over seventy-five stereographs. The show, featuring an original soundtrack with sound effects, brings to life each image and offers a unique look at America’s most defining moment in history. Viewing stereographs with a stereoscope creates a unique 3D effect and it was a popular amusement in America from the 1860s through the 1930s. This exhibit combines 3D stereograph viewing with modern technology to display the collection of Civil War stereographs. Each stereograph has been digitally processed to display in the originally-intended format, but in a theater setting. The exhibit also includes a stereoscope and several stereographs. “Civil War in 3D” is the third in a series of exhibits the museum is presenting during the Civil War’s 150th anniversary.Visit the Confederate Relic Room website for information.
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 Sign up for an empowering tennis experience with LATA!!
Junior Team Tennis: Fall Registration Ends on Saturday!
Now – August 10, 2012
Do you know a young tennis player or tennis player wannabe? Lexington Area Tennis Association (LATA) is preparing for another great season of USA Junior Team Tennis! They play out of the Lexington County Tennis Complex and public facilities in Lexington County, with an emphasis on Fun, Fitness and Friends! The 2012 Fall season will begin September 21, 2012 and is open to players ages 6-17. Skill level from very beginner (QuickStart), beginner to advanced. Visit the LATA website for all the details!
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Register Now: Splash and Dash! Saluda Shoals Park
Saturday August 25, 2012 8:30am
This teamwork challenge race combines mountain biking (5 miles), trail running (2.5 miles), and paddling (1 mile). Teams must complete each section of the course together and cross the finish line as a team! Whether you’re a veteran or a first time adventure racer, everyone competes on the same playing field, enhancing the camaraderie and sportsmanship.
Sign up by Saturday August 10, 2012 and save on entry fees!
Prizes: Unique trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each division. For more information, visit www.icrc.net or contact Steven Rogers at (803) 213-2055 or srogers@icrc.net
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Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Seasoned Greetings
Book your holiday party with Ruth’s Chris Steak House before August 17th and SAVE! Receive either 5% off your final bill or 10% in Ruth’s Chris gift cards, with a $1000 food and beverage minimum. Click here for details on how to make your 2012 holiday party sizzle with savings.
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SAVE THE DATE! 18TH ANNUAL HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW
Friday August 17, 2012 – Sunday August 19, 2012
The HBA of Greater Columbia Remodelers presents the Home Improvement Show August 17 – 19 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in downtown Columbia. The 18th annual show will feature over 90 exhibitors in home improvement, remodeling, construction and related industries.
Show Hours:
* Friday, Aug. 17 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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SAVE THE DATE! SUMMERFEST!
Saturday August 25, 2012
The Greater York Chamber of Commerce and the City of York presents the 29th SUMMERFEST on Saturday, August 25, 2012 in Historic York, South Carolina 9:00am-5:00pm. Held annually in Historic Downtown York on the fourth Saturday in August, Summerfest, has been recognized at the South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Travel as the Most Outstanding Festival of the Year in a community between 5,000 and 15,000 and by the Southeast Tourism Society for its Top 20 Events calendar. The Olde English District honored Summerfest as the 1996 Attraction of the Year. A Juried Craft and Food festival featuring only handmade crafts and an array of delicious foods over 100 craft/art vendors and food vendors will be located in the center of York. Downtown businesses, non-profit agencies, and other organizations will be on hand to share information. Summerfest features several attractions, one of the largest regional classic car shows; sports tournaments in golf, softball, tennis and races of 10K, 5K, and Fun Runs; musical entertainment located at three stages; Health Clinic with over 30 separate medical services for all ages and groups, children’s activities and coloring contest, Robotics demonstrations from High School teams, Texaco Country Showdown completion, giant scale model airplane fly-in, 4-H petting zoo, inflatable and climbing wall. Summerfest is expected to draw over 45,000 visitors. Admission is FREE Visit the York Chamber of more info.
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