Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do January 22 – 28, 2010

 Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do January 22 – 28, 2010

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January 22 – January 28, 2010

 

Friday, January 22-Saturday, January 23. Monster Jam. Welcome to Monster Jam, an incredible family-friendly experience starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks. These twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over – OR smash through. Monster Jam provides a massive night’s entertainment tailored perfectly for your family’s budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. Visit the Colonial Life Arena for more information and to purchase tickets.

Through Saturday, January 23. RENT. Trustus Theatre proudly presents this performance that follows a group of impoverished young artists and musicians who struggle to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of AIDS. Visit Trustus Theatre for more information.

Saturday, January 23. Flatland Express! Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor brings yet another awesome performer to the stage on Saturday night! From the flatlands of South Carolina has emerged a dynamic Bluegrass group called Flatland Express. The five member band have been busting down the doors of local venues with their captivating harmony and tantalizing instrumentation. The band enliven their audiences with both traditional and non-traditional Bluegrass, Gospel, as well as stimulating re-compositions of older 60′s and 70′s music. Come out and see what Flatland Express is all about and you will agree they are truly an extraordinary assemblage with music that will appeal to Bluegrass and non-bluegrass fans alike. Visit Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor for more information.

Saturday, January 23. Belly Dancers! After last year’s infamous Bellydance All-Star Show at Art Bar (with four top acts, 350 spectators standing on barstools and hanging from the rafters, and an accordion-filled after party that lasted until dawn), they’re doing it all over again! Columbia Alternacirque is trying to raise money for their upcoming circus season and for their eventual goal of opening a studio and Art Bar is throwing open its doors and welcoming bellydancers and circus performers from across the southeast and eastern seaboard. $5 cover. Shows at 10, 11 and 12. Visit Columbia Alternacirque or Art Bar for more information.

Saturday, January 23. Blow Out the Winter Blues! Head to Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson this Saturday for free food provided by Wild Wing Cafe and enter to win weekly prizes and the grand prize of a Harley Davidson Rocker C! 12-2 pm while supplies (food) lasts. The grand prize winner will be announced on Super Bowl Sunday at Wild Wing Cafe at Sandhill. Visit Thunder Tower for more information.

Saturday, January 23. Circus Fit. The clowns from Ringling Brothers Circus will perform “Circus Fit,” a program that encourages kids to get up and get moving to stay healthy. See them at the foot of EDDIE for one day only! Visit EdVenture for more information.

Saturday, January 23. TOAST! While the streets of the Vista are bustling with people hopping from bar to bar seeking nightlife and entertainment, Trustus Theatre will provide both as the bar opens and TOAST, Columbia and USC’s premiere improve troupe takes the stage. Toast will perform an evening of improv comedy at 11:15 pm. The doors will open at 10:45 pm, following the performance of RENT. Tickets are $5. Visit Trustus Theatre for more information.

Sunday, January 24. The Found Footage Festival. The Found Footage Festival is a one-of-a-kind event that showcases footage from videos that were found at garage sales and thrift stores and in warehouses and dumpsters across the country. We began collecting found videotapes in 1991 and since then, we have compiled an impressive collection of strange, outrageous, and profoundly stupid videos on VHS. We had found 90 minutes of needles in a thousand haystacks. We called it Found Footage Festival and it’s at the Nickelodeon Theatre for one night only! 8 pm.

Sunday, January 24. The Debut. The Koger Center for the Arts brings this gospel-filled event to the stage at 5 pm. Featuring gospel chart topper Maurette Brown Clark, and other up and coming stars like Eternal Voices, Women of Strength, Rejoice, and Ms. Wilma. Tickets are $20. Visit the Koger Center for more information and to purchase tickets.

Thursday, January 28. Wise Lake Wander. Join a ranger for a stroll down the Sims Trail to Wise Lake. This 2.5 mile hike will include a visit to Cedar Creek so bring your fishing gear and your SC Fishing License if you want to fish in the lake. 1:30 pm. Free! Contact the Harry Hampton Visitor Center at 776-4396 or visit the National Park Service for more information.

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Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do January 15 – 21, 2010

Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do January 15 – 21, 2010

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January 15 – January 21, 2010

Opening Friday, January 15. The Odd Couple. What begins as an “ordinary” Friday night poker game dissolves into an incredibly hilarious saga centered on Oscar Madison and Felix Unger. Oscar barely minds that his wife has divorced him because it allows him to host these Friday night poker games AND he never has to clean his apartment. Felix, a newscaster and fuss-budgety cleaning fanatic, becomes the friend-in-need as he is newly separated from his wife. So, good old Oscar takes in poor old Felix and this mismatched duo become the “odd couple.” Visit Town Theatre for additional information and show times.

Friday, January 15-Sunday, January 17. Dance Competition. The University of South Carolina will host some of the Southeast’s most graceful and talented ballet dancers for the Youth America Grand Prix ballet scholarship competition at Drayton Hall theatre. Tickets are $5 at the door. USC students will be admitted free with a valid student ID. There are dancers in three divisions – pre-competition (ages 9-11), juniors (12-14) and seniors (15-19) who will compete for scholarship prizes. The competition includes both classical and contemporary ballet for both solos and ensembles. Visit USC Department of Theatre and Dance for more information.

Saturday, January 16. 2010 World Beer Festival! This annual event will feature 250+ World class beers, educational seminars from the nation’s leading beer experts, the best in local cuisine as well as local music & entertainment. Afternoon session is from 12 PM-4 PM and the evening session is from 6 PM-10 PM at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Visit All About Beer for more information and to purchase tickets.

Saturday, January 16. Beethoven & Blue Jeans. The annual Beethoven & Blue Jeans casual concert is back. Guest conductor Erin Freeman, associate conductor of the Richmond Symphony, dons her favorite denim for Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2. Also on the program are Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla and Delius’ The Walk to the Paradise Garden. The other new faces on stage will belong to two 2009 Arthur Fraser International Concerto Competition prize winners, joining the orchestra to perform Prokofiev’s First Piano Concerto and a movement from his third, as well. Visit the SC Philharmonic for additional information.

Saturday, January 16. Museum Roadshow. Want to know more about your great grandmother’s silver or that chair purchased from an antique store? Curious guests will have their chance at the State Museum during its annual “Museum Road Show” this Saturday. Inspired by PBS’ “Antiques Roadshow,” the program will offer informal (verbal) appraisals of a variety of objects. Museum curators and local experts will be on hand not only to discuss items, but also to provide tips on caring for the objects. Experts Include: Ed Albrittion (books), Dr. Jack Meyer (coins, currency, military weapons and objects conservator), Dr. Rodger E. Stroup (furniture and decorative arts), Steve Ferrell (pottery), Kay Durham (silver, antiques and decorative arts), Maree Dowdey (textiles and dolls), George Read (fine art), Bart Mullin (fine art), Craig & Carol Crawford (conservationists), The Charleston Silver Lady, Dawn Corley (silver and estate jewelry [no watches or coins please]). Visit the SC State Museum for additional information.

Sunday, January 17. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade! Everyone is invited to come enjoy a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.! The parade will run from 3-4 pm on Main Street in downtown Lexington. Please contact Major Koon at 359-6260 with any questions.

Sunday, January 17. Art of Music: A Sacred Harp Gathering. Experience the magic of this interactive performance! This Art of Music series event is not a concert, but a convergence: visitors can sing along in the communal shape-note singing tradition. Sacred Harp is a unique American tradition that brings communities together to sing four-part hymns and anthems. Robert Kelley, professor of music at Lander University, organizes a group of regional singers, and adjunct curator of music Dr. Peter Hoyt, discusses the historic significance of this idiom at 3:00 p.m. Cost is free courtesy BlueCross BlueShield of SC. Visit the Columbia Museum of Art for more information.

Sunday January 17. Visit the Arboretum. Tucked away in a quiet inner city neighborhood is one of Columbia’s most special places: the University of South Carolina’s Belser Arboretum. It’s located east of Shandon in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood. This seven-acre tract has a long looping trail which makes the whole place accessible. Covered in wooden chips, the path goes uphill and downhill. It crosses a small wooden bridge, as well as a stream with four waterfalls. In the valley, there’s a Zen garden with rock piles suggestive of a miniature Stonehenge. Volunteers have put up dozens and dozens of unobtrusive tags and plaques explaining it all. Unlike city parks, the arboretum is not generally open to the public. But on the third Sunday of every month, it opens its doors to the public for three hours. What a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Visit the Arboretum for additional information.

Tuesday, January 19. Winter Performing Art Series. The Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties and the City of Forest Acres present a free, family friendly, fun winter concert series at Columbia Children’s Theatre. The concert series begins this Tuesday with featured guitarist John English. Performances begin at 7 p.m. and will last about one hour. Performance genres include jazz, classical guitar, opera, saxophone, and piano, as well as surprises from a local magician and storyteller. The Columbia Children’s Theatre is located at the Midtown at Forest acres (The corner of Forest Dr. and Beltline). Visit Smart Arts for additional information.

Thursday, January 21. Shag Night at Jillian’s. The great live music and shagging continues inside Jillian’s this Thursday from 6PM-9PM featuring one of the southeast’s best Beach and variety dance bands for your dancing and entertainment pleasure. This week Band of Oz will be performing. Free admission and special drink prices. For more information visit Shag Jillian’s.

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105 Otter Trail Home For Sale In Quail Hollow – West Columbia SC Real Estate

$290,000

This attractive two story brick home in popular Quail Hollow is in a prime location on a quiet street and a short drive to Lexington Medical Center, I-26 or I-20, USC and the Capital. The formal living room and dining rooms feature hardwood flooring, molding and plantation shutters. The kitchen has an abundance of counter space (solid surface) and cabinets, a built in microwave, self-cleaning wall oven and a new dishwasher. The breakfast /eating area with large picture window offers views of the screened porch and woods beyond the home.

On the main level is a bedroom with full bath and doors to the foyer and great room which can be closed for complete privacy (perfect for guests or in-laws). Plantation shutters and new carpet complete this suite.

The laundry room with utility sink is conveniently located near the kitchen and garage.

The great room with vaulted ceilings and hardwood flooring has access to the screened porch through French doors and has a tranquil view of woods behind the home.

A special feature of this home is the separate stair case for the front and the back; the back has immediate access to the finished room over the garage (or fifth bedroom) which is finished with a wall of storage closets, book shelves and plantation shutters.

There are two additional bedrooms and a full bath on the second level in addition to the master bedroom. There is new carpet in all the bedrooms and all plantation shutters remain. The master bedroom suite has a large walk-in closet and huge bath with double vanities, a garden tub and separate shower.

The spacious side-loading two car garage is convenient to the kitchen and the laundry room.

This sought after neighborhood has memberships available to the Quail Hollow Swim and Racquet Club nestled on the banks of the Saluda River. In addition, a neighborhood park is located at the end of Quail Hollow Court.

For an appointment to see this special home, call Craig Summerall (665-9516) or Retta Whitehead (530-9822).

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Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do January 8 – 14, 2010

Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do
January 8 – 14, 2010

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January 8 – January 14, 2010
 

Friday, January 8. Art School: Drop In and Draw! This studio drawing class is an opportunity for artists (ages 8-12) to learn about the fundamentals of drawing including how to use linear perspective and encourages creativity. Pre-registration is not required. $10 per session or $5 for Kids Plus members. Visit the Columbia Museum of Art for additional information.

Friday, January 8-Saturday, January 9. Crop & Shop. This two day scrap booking crop and shop event will have everything you are looking for to complete your scrapbook! Come and add to your pages or simply shop for the materials you need. There will be many vendors on site, great food, snacks, classes and make-n-takes available. $45 covers your entrance for both days with a chance to win the grand prize. Every participant will also walk home with a door prize. 5220 Clemson Ave., Friday 9 am-midnight and Saturday 9 am-11pm. Email memoriesinthemakingcrops@gmail.com or call 803-865-3995 for additional information.

Friday, January 8 & Tuesday, January 12. Game Night! Don’t you wish you could test things out before you buy them? Well you can! Toys & Games offers you the opportunity to come in and test out the games! That way, you’ll be sure to pick something out the whole family will love! Toys & Games is located at the Columbia Place Mall, across from the food court. Call 803-865-2232 for additional information.

Opening Saturday, January 9. A Dinosaur’s Tale! When two baby dinosaurs wander from their nest, they must outwit a hungry velociraptor and find their home with the aid of an unexpected ally. This original story is upbeat and features colorful puppets, including a six foot T-Rex! Visit the Columbia Marionette Theatre for additional information.

Saturday, January 9. Polar Bear Plunge! Are you as brave as a Polar Bear? For the sixth year in a row, the Polar Bear Plunge event is helping to raise funds for Children’s Charities of the Midlands, an organization dedicated to promoting charitable endeavors that are committed to improving the health, welfare and education of South Carolina’s youth. The first splash is scheduled to occur at 10:30 a.m. All participating polar bears must complete a registration form and be signed in no later than 10:15 a.m. at Lake Carolina’s Sunset Park. For more information or to request a registration form, email events@lakecarolina.com or visit Lake Carolina.

Sunday, January 10. Horse Trail Rides! Come out to Saluda Shoals Park and enjoy a wonderful walking trail ride through the park. Learn how to horseback ride or simply improve your skills. No previous experience is required. Rides last an hour (including instruction, mounting & dismounting). No double riding is permitted. Riders are required to wear long pants, boots or sturdy lace-up shoes, and helmets which are provided. Rides are at 9:45 am and 11:00 am.You may register either by using WebTrac or by calling the Environmental Education Center at 213-2053. Visit Saluda Shoals Park for more information.

 

Monday, January 11. Snow Day! Enjoy a romp through some fictional snow, listen to winter stories and make your own snowstorm! Call 736-6575 to register. Visit the NE Branch of the Richland County Public Library for more information.

Monday, January 11-Tuesday, January 12. The Wizard of Oz. There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, THE WIZARD OF OZ, twists its way into Columbia! The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, THE WIZARD OF OZ will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. Don’t miss the chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience this national treasure on stage. 7:30 pm both nights. Koger Center for the Arts. Visit Broadway in Columbia for more information.

Tuesday, January 12. Family Night at EdVenture. Come to EdVenture for an evening of fun at a price you can afford! $1.00 per person admission. 5:00-8:00 pm. Visit EdVenture for more information.

Tuesday, January 12. Dance Lessons at the Senior Center! Come learn the Shag, the Texas Two-Step, Ballroom dances, Line dances, Swing and everything that is new and fun! All skill levels are welcome! Tuesdays at 5:30 pm. $3 for Members and $5 for non-Members. Taught by Linda Horton. Call 779-1971 for more information.

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Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Top 10 Things To Do January 1 – January 7, 2010

Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Top 10 Things To Do January 1 – January 7, 2010

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January 1 – January 7, 2010

 

Saturday, January 2. Live Music! Hemingway’s in Irmo is the place to be this weekend for some rockin’ live music. Enjoy the tunes of Sidetrack as they take the stage on Saturday night. Hemingway’s is located at 7467 St. Andrews Road in Irmo. Call 803-749-6020 for more information.

Saturday, January 2. Blow Out the Winter Blues! Head to Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson this Saturday for free food provided by Wild Wing Cafe and enter to win weekly prizes and the grand prize of a Harley Davidson Rocker C! 12-2 pm while supplies (food) lasts. The grand prize winner will be announced on Super Bowl Sunday at Wild Wing Cafe at Sandhill. Visit Thunder Tower for more information.
 

Saturday, January 2 & Sunday January 3. USC Basketball! Come cheer on the SC Gamecocks this weekend at the Colonial Life Arena. The men’s team takes on Baylor at noon on Saturday and the women’s team takes on LSU at 6 pm on Sunday. Visit Gamecocks Online for more information.

Sunday, January 3. Rhonda Vincent & The Rage Live! The Wall Street Journal deemed her the NEW Queen of Bluegrass, and this All American Bluegrass Girl continues a rigorous tour schedule with a special stop in West Columbia at Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor! Two shows will be performed, one at 2:30 and one at 7. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call 796-6477 or visit Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor for additional information.

Sunday, January 3. Surviving Scorch! Join a ranger for a guided hike along the Bluff trail to learn about fire ecology and search for evidence of fire activity at Congaree National Park. The hike begins at 1:30 pm. Visit the National Park Service for more information.

Tuesday, January 5. The Eleanor Concert. Celebrating family through the arts is a great way to start 2010! The Eleanor Collection promotes themes of family, faithfulness and joy through songs of love, warmth, tenderness and devotion. Featuring the Chicago New Arts Trio and South Carolina composer Dr. John Lane’s commissioned compositions, the concert includes a lecture by Lane and an opportunity to meet the artists. Named after the daughter of Trio soprano Carolyn Hart, the Eleanor Tour also includes flutist Jen Brown and pianist Misook Kim. Cost: $7 or free for members. $5 student tickets available at the door. Visit the Columbia Museum of Art for more information.

Tuesday, January 5. Knitwits. Learn the basics or get help on a project from expert Boykin Exum. Materials will be provided. 6 pm. Call 787-3462 to register or visit the Cooper Branch of the Richland County Public Library for more information.

Wednesday, January 6. Backyard Buds: Winter Wildlife Tree. Help us create a variety of tasty decorations for our feathered friends in the Garden. We will decorate a tree in the Garden as well as take a treat for the birds at home. 10:00am (ages 3-4). Visit Riverbanks Zoo for more information and to register.

Thursday, January 7. Swing Classes and Dances! Join local dance favorites, Richard Durlach and Breedlove as they take you back in time to the 1920s, ‘30s, and ‘40s to the Swing dance era at the historic Big Apple. Enjoy classes and an open dance following instruction. Classes are from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. and dances are from 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. The Big Apple is located at 1000 Hampton Street. Classes are $8 per adult/$5 per student. Dance admission is $3. Price for classes includes admission to dance. Visit the Historic Columbia Foundation for more information.

Reopening Thursday, January 7. RENT. Trustus Theatre proudly presents this performance that follows a group of impoverished young artists and musicians who struggle to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of AIDS. RENT runs through January 23. Visit Trustus Theatre for more information.

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1813 Ephrata Drive Home For Sale in West Columbia SC

 $274,900

This attractive brick home in popular Quail Hollow exudes pride of ownership with so many improvements and updates.

The covered front porch leads to a foyer with new hardwood floors and is open to a very large dining room with a fireplace or great room/dining room combination with a trey ceiling, new hardwood flooring, a wall of bookshelves and double glass doors leading to a large multilevel deck and lushly planted backyard. The updated kitchen with windowed breakfast/eating area is open to the great room/dining room and features new cabinets, granite countertops, two corner pantries with rollout trays, tumbled tile backsplash, travertine tile floor, ceiling fan and new appliances which include Bosch dishwasher, double convection oven with solid surface cook top and refrigerator.

The hall leading to the bedrooms has new wood flooring. Off of the hall is a linen closet and the laundry with built in cabinets. One bedroom is now a WiFi room where all shelving at work area can be lifted out to convert back to a closet. The hall bath has been updated with new tile countertops and new fixtures.

The master bedroom features new hardwood flooring and double glass doors to a deck and the backyard. There are two separate vanity areas and both have been updated with new tile countertops and new fixtures. An additional linen closet is conveniently located there.

The fourth bedroom is a private suite with full bath and large walk-in closet and is located on the lower level and could function as a second master, an in-law or guest suite with immediate access to the garage.

All bedrooms have ceiling fans and all existing wood blinds remain in the home. All interior walls have been recently painted.

The family/recreation room on the lower level has new travertine flooring, two ceiling fans and a fireplace and has convenient access to the garage.

The oversized two car garage with workshop area is complete with cable and telephone access.

The private backyard is fully fenced and has multi-leveled decks, a grill with natural gas and a patio to enjoy the mountain-like feel created by the many species of trees, azaleas, crepe myrtles and other unique plants. Landscape lighting is a additional feature.

This home is conveniently located behind Lexington Medical Center and between I-26 and I-20 and a short drive to the Capital and USC. This sought out neighborhood has memberships available to the Quail Hollow Tennis and Racquet Club nestled on the banks of the Saluda River. In addition, a neighborhood park is located at the end of Quail Hollow Court.

For an appointment to see this special home, call Craig Summerall at 665-9516 or Retta Whitehead at 530-9822.

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Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do December 25 – 31, 2009

Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do December 25 – 31, 2009

 

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December 25 – December 31, 2009

 

Through Sunday, January 3. Holiday House Tours. Experience classic holidays during our tours of our decorated house museums: the Robert Mills House, Mann-Simons cottage and Hampton-Preston Mansion. Guides will provide stories of holidays past in Columbia and discuss how families decorated and entertained during the 19th and early 20th century. View a variety of holiday decorations in each house and stunning details of our faux food on display. Visit the Historic Columbia Foundation for more information.

Through Thursday, December 31. Ansel Adams: Masterworks From the Collection of the Turtle Bay Exploration Center, Redding, CA. This collection of 47 gelatin silver prints by Ansel Adams represents a selection Adams made late in his life to serve as a representation of his life’s work and what he felt were his best images. Called “The Museum Set,” the full selection of 75 images reveals the importance Adams placed on the drama and splendor of natural environments. Included in Ansel Adams: Masterworks are many of Adams’ most famous and best-loved photographs that encompass the full scope of his work: elegant details of nature, architectural studies, portraits, and the breathtaking landscapes for which he is revered. This exhibit is on display through January 17. Visit the Columbia Museum of Art for more information.

 

 

Through Thursday, December 31. Lights of Cayce. Through the end of the year, visitors can take a ride through the Cayce City Hall complex and enjoy the magic of thousands of twinkling lights, dazzling holiday displays, and music of the season. New displays are added each year! Visit the City of Cayce for more information.

Through Thursday, December 31. “Snowville”. Experience the magic of winter–inside! EdVenture Children’s Museum proudly presents “Snowville,” an interactive exhibit that contains all the fun that snow has to offer without having to go outside! Learn about the fun of snow, the joys of ice skating, the excitement of sliding down snowy hills and the fun of throwing snowballs, as well as the science of snow, just how cold is snow, how are igloos made and what types of penguins live in the South Pole! FREE with museum admission. Snowville runs through February 28, 2010. Visit EdVenture for more information.

Through Thursday, December 31. Lights Before Christmas Riverbanks Zoo. Come experience nearly one million twinkling lights, countless animated images, dazzling music in motion lights spectacular, nightly visits with Santa through Christmas Eve, a Tinkerdoodle Christmas in 3D, warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire, plus hot cocoa, marshmallows and other festive foods available for purchase! Open through January 3. Visit Riverbanks Zoo for more information.

Saturday, December 26. Snow White. Queen Velanosa has been crowned Miss Fairyland for the last twenty years. But this year the judge is the dragon slaying Prince Justinian, and he picks the Queen’s assistant, Snow White. It will take the help of the Queen’s huntsman and some mysterious forest dwellers to protect her from the jealous Queen’s wrath. This is your last chance to see this performance. Visit the Columbia Marionette Theatre for more information.
 

 

Tuesday, December 29. Photography Workshop & Winter Starlabs at Winter Fest. Got a new camera for Christmas? Attend “How to Take Photos Like a Pro” photo seminar with Canon Master Photographer Manuel Green at 1:30. Visit the frosty skies in winter starlabs at 11 am and 1:30 pm. Learn about the mighty dinosaur Allosaurus at a 2 pm movie. For more information call (803)898-4921 or visit the SC State Museum.

Thursday, December 31. Countdown to New Year’s Eve. 2010 is almost here! Ring in the New Year at EdVenture’s kid-friend celebration! This event allows children to celebrate the magic of New Year’s Eve as they countdown on EDDIE’s watch to 12 noon! Fun art projects, music and dancing will make this event a festive occasion for both children and adults. FREE with admission! Visit EdVenture for more information.

Thursday, December 31. WOW! 2010. It’s almost time to ring in the New Year, and for families, the biggest event in Columbia is WOW! This family friendly celebration at Finlay Park begins early and ends in plenty of time for mom and dad to also have some time alone later on in the evening. From 4p.m. to 9 p.m., children can have their faces painted, ride ponies, gorge on all kinds of festive food offerings, enjoy carnival rides, and the entire family can enjoy live entertainment! Food, drink, and ride tickets will be available for purchase. Finlay Park, 930 Laurel Street. For more information call 803.545.3100.

Thursday, December 31. Annual New Year’s Eve Party. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium’s annual New Year’s Eve Party will feature live music from The Dave Matthews Tribute Band, as well as party favors and a champagne toast at midnight! Flying Saucer is located at 931 Senate Street in the Vista.

Lights, Pictures and Fun! Looking for a place to get some pictures with Santa, see some Holiday Lights or have a little outdoor fun? Check out our Fun for Families page with answers to all of these questions!

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Lexington Columbia Irmo Christmas Lights on Display

Lexington Columbia Irmo Christmas Lights on Display

 

There was a great article in The State newspaper today about some of the area Christmas light displays around Irmo, Columbia, and Lexington today.  It just so happened that I was headed out this evening with the family to check out a few of the ones listed in the article.  In this area, there really are some great activities to get you in the Holiday mood.  Not only are there some great light displays, but some great events like the Vista Lights, which kicks off the season each November, and The Holiday Market, organized by the Junior League of Columbia as a fundraiser to allow them to support local charities in the Columbia SC area.  My kids especially enjoyed seeing the lights tonight at the Saluda Shoals park and the homes on Hope Ferry Road.  Total cost for entrance was 10.00 and it was a great way to spend a few hours !

 

 

Some popular area attractions include the Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.  This beloved annual event with nearly a million twinkling lights and more than 350 handcrafted images includes photos with Santa, Jingle Bell bonfire marshmallow roast and snow!  It runs nightly from 6-9p.m. through Jan. 3 (closed Dec. 24, 25 & 31) and costs $8 or $6 for ages 3-12. 

 

Another attraction is the Saluda Shoals Holiday Light on the River and a special event called the Nights of Wonder which runs through Dec. 23 from 6-10p.m.  Children can take part in a hayride, roast marshmellows, ride the train,  slide down the Winter Wonder ride, and visit with Santa.  Admission to the Lights on the River is $10 for cars with a nominal fee for the crafts and concessions. 

 

Home displays include several homes in the Hope Ferry Road neighborhood of Lexington SC; and 108 May Morning Drive in the Spring Lake subdivision.  In the Harbison/St. Andrews area at 258 Piney Grove Road the display includes a nativity, Christmas trees, large  inflatable Frosty, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and more.  In Gaston at 5320 U.S. 321 there are more than 15,000 lights plus other decorations; and in Cayce/West Columbia SC there are 3 elaborate displays, 1616 Pine St. (Twilight Manor); 509 Moss Creek Drive and 302 Hudson Street in West Columbia. The families decorating these homes are truly into the spirit of the holidays.  runs throughDec. 23 from 6-10p.m. 

 

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Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do December 18 – 24, 2009

Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do
December 18 – 24, 2009

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December 18 – December 24, 2009

Friday, December 18. Sandlapper Singers. Get ready to enjoy the beauty of more than 100 voices from Satchel Ford Elementary School, Crayton Middle School and the Falcon Singers from A.C. Flora High School singing your favorite Christmas songs joined by the Sandlapper Singers instrumental ensemble as we celebrate the many things for which we are thankful. Reception follows. Purchase tickets online or call 803-381-5481. Concert will be held at Dreher High School Auditorium, 3319 Millwood Ave, Columbia, SC 29205.

Friday, December 18. Open Stage & Jam Session at Bill’s! Come to Bill’s for some true Bluegrass music sure to get your feet tapping and hands clapping! Open Stage is from 7:30-9 and the Jam Session is from 9-midnight. Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor is located at 710 Meeting Street in West Columbia. Call 803-796-6477 for more information.

Friday, December 18-Sunday, December 20. Nutcracker. Columbia City Ballet’s holiday family tradition, Nutcracker, dazzles South Carolina audiences each season. Collecting the talents of more than 200 local children and 40 professional dancers, this award-winning Nutcracker has been proclaimed by The State newspaper “as close to perfect as you can get.” Experience it for yourself! Visit the Columbia City Ballet for show times.

Friday, December 18-Sunday, December 20. Carolina Christmas Celebration. Want to get into the real spirit of Christmas? Come to Spring Valley Baptist Church’s annual Carolina Christmas Celebration. The Celebration’s theme is “Peace – The Greatest Story Ever Told,” and the entertainment will include dance, comedy, drama, video, a 100-voice choir, a full orchestra, soloists and even falling snow! Tickets for the Carolina Christmas Celebration are free but required for seating. Cost is free. Spring Valley Baptist Church is located at 91 Polo Road. For more information call 803-736-0624 or visit Spring Valley Baptist Church.

Saturday, December 19. Holiday Storytime! Celebrate a variety of winter holidays with stories, songs and crafts! Please call 736-6575 to register. 11 am. Northeast Regional branch of the Richland County Public Library.

Saturday, December 19. 2 Events in 1 Day! Historic Columbia Foundation is featuring two Victorian-era holiday events for families this Saturday! Breakfast with Santa (8:30-10:30 a.m.) and Family Day: HO, HO, HO Holiday! (10am-12pm). Breakfast with Santa offers a continental breakfast with a Victorian-era Santa Claus. Families can have pictures taken with Santa or bring their own cameras for the photo opportunity. After breakfast, everyone is invited to stay for a horse-drawn carriage ride. During Family Day: HO, HO, HO Holiday, families can enjoy the decorated historic houses and children can shop for items on the “Elf Shelves” then secretly wrap in Santa’s workshop. There will be many other activities for the whole family to enjoy so visit the Historic Columbia Foundation for more information on Breakfast with Santa and Family Day: HO, HO, HO Holiday! Reservations are required. For reservations call 803.252.1770, ext. 24 or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org.

Monday, December 21. Holiday Snowfest. Enjoy playing in the snow, ice skating, inflatables, warm cookies & hot chocolate! What better way to get in the Holiday Spirit. The cost is $10/child, parents are free. 10-11:30am, 10 & under. Visit Plex for additional information.

Monday, December 21. Welcome the Coming Light! Make time during the hectic holiday season to experience our annual tradition marking the shortest day of the year with a fire, warm drinks and tales of times past. Come prepared to toss mementos of last year’s unpleasantness into the flames, and resolve to enter the coming year renewed in spirit. From this day forward until June, the sun sets just a little later. Cheer it along in good company. Riverfront Park Amphitheater (use the Laurel Street park entrance at Huger Street) 3-7 pm.

Wednesday, December 23. Dinosaur Day at Winter Fest! It’ll be a dino-mite day at the State Museum. Come out to Winter Fest and make some dinosaur crafts, visit the winter starlabs and catch the movie “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs”. Wrap up your visit with a chat with Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call (803) 898-4921 or visit the SC State Museum.

Wednesday, December 23. Soulful Holiday Concert! After the Holiday shopping is done and you need a place to unwind, head to Rust in the Vista for some smooth jazz and drink specials on martinis and wine. This special concert will feature jazz guitarist, Terence Young who will take the stage at 8 pm. The cost is $10. For tickets and additional information, call 803-730-5544.

Lights, Pictures and Fun! Looking for a place to get some pictures with Santa, see some Holiday Lights or have a little outdoor fun? Check out our Fun for Families page with answers to all of these questions!

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Willow Tree Homes For Sale Columbia SC Real Estate

Willow Tree Homes For Sale Columbia SC Real Estate

These new homes at Willow Tree offers the best new home value in Southeast Columbia SC. Carefully designed one and two-story plans range from 1,200 to more than 3,300 square feet and include garages and up to five bedrooms. The builder offers many options and upgrades to personalize your new home. Willow Tree is convenient to Ft. Jackson, I-77, and even Sumter!

This Southeast Columbia SC Neighborhood is conveniently located near I-77 which means it is only a short drive to lots of shopping, restaurants, and entertainment in the Columbia, SC area.  Willow Tree is about a 10 minute drive to downtown Columbia, SC with a nice selection of fine dining, entertainment, and educational opportunities await you.  You will also find Asheville, NC and Charleston, SC are just a couple of hours down the road.  Don’t forget about Lake Murray SC and the miles of shoreline and all the on the water recreation available there.  It’s less than a 30 minute drive !

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