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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
Throughout July |
| Event Name: |
Constantine Manos: A Greek Portfolio |
| Website Address: |
www.columbiamusum.org |
| Place: |
Columbia Museum of Art |
| Time: |
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| Description of Event:: |
In conjunction with exhibition Carolina Collects, the work of South Carolina native Constantine Manos is in the Mamie and William Andrew Treadway, Jr. Gallery. A Greek Portfolio represents an impromptu pictorial account of Manos' travels through rural Greece and the Greek islands. In frame after frame he reveals with warmth, feeling and understanding a way of life that had remained virtually unchanged for centuries, but was destined for extinction as the youth of these small country villages and secluded farms left for the opportunities in the city. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
Throughout July |
| Event Name: |
Letterboxing at your library |
| Website Address: |
www.myRCPL.com/teen |
| Place: |
Richland County Public Library |
| Time: |
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| Description of Event:: |
Can you find the clues hidden at RCPL this summer? Follow the clues to find the hidden boxes and collect a stamp from all 11 RCPL locations! Questions? Call 929-3434. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
Throughout July |
| Event Name: |
Carolina Collects |
| Website Address: |
www.columbiamuseum.org |
| Place: |
Columbia Museum of Art |
| Time: |
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| Description of Event:: |
Carolina Collects celebrates the spirit of private collectors who have been instrumental in the formation and continued vitality of art collections throughout the state. Visitors get a look into the private collections of South Carolinians, with hidden gems including paintings, works on paper, sculpture, furniture, decorative arts and photography from a wide range of historical time periods. Surprising and diverse, these collections from the Lowcountry to the Upstate and the Riverbanks Region, include approximately 140 high-quality works by nationally and internationally recognized artists. A rare Cartier clock in the Chinese manner is one of several surprising discoveries that will be on view. The exhibition comprises works by significant artists such as Corot, Matisse, Diebenkorn, Picasso, Renoir, Degas, Sully, Benton, Dine, Wyeth, Toulouse-Lautrec, Gehry and Warhol. Other major figures in the show include — Inness, Peale, Glackens, Saint-Aubin, Lucero, Cadmus, Boilly, Twombly, Wright of Derby and Diane Arbus. Decorative arts in the exhibition include fine American furniture, mid-century modern furniture, Tiffany glass and Chinese export porcelain. American Impressionist paintings, Southern art, contemporary photography and works on paper, French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings and sculpture, a stellar collection of American 19th century landscape paintings, and an impressive collection of 18th-19th century European paintings round out the exhibition. The exhibition is organized by the Columbia Museum of Art. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
Throughout July |
| Event Name: |
RCPL Summer Reading Clubs |
| Website Address: |
www.myRCPL.com |
| Place: |
Richland County Public Library |
| Time: |
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| Description of Event:: |
RCPL is offering Summer Reading Clubs for all ages—children, teens and adults—systemwide. Stop by any RCPL location to register. Questions? Call 929-3434 or visit www.myRCPL.com. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: Through July 13, 2008 |
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| Event Name: Town Theatre presents "A Toast to Town" |
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| Website Address: http://www.towntheatre.com |
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| Place: Town Theatre |
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| Time: Tuesday - Saturday 8 pm; Sunday 3 pm |
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| Description of Event:: Join us as we celebrate song and dance – from Broadway to the beach, country to the classics, pop to patriotic, and much, much more. $12 - $18 |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: Through July 19, 2008 |
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| Event Name: Workshop Theatre presents "High School Musical" |
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| Website Address: http://www.workshoptheatre.com |
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| Place: Workshop Theatre |
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| Time: Tuesday - Saturday 8 pm; Sunday 3 pm |
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| Description of Event:: Adult $20, Senior/Military $18, Student $14, Child $10 |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 1, 2008 - July 3, 2008 |
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| Event Name: "Young @ Heart" |
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| Website Address: http://www.nickelodeon.org |
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| Place: Nickelodeon Theatre |
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| Time: Tuesday and Thursday 6 and 8:15 pm; Wednesday 3, 6 and 8:15 pm |
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| Description of Event:: The Young@Heart Chorus is a vocal group from Northampton, Massachusetts who have earned an international reputation for their unique interpretations of songs by Sonic Youth, the Ramones and the Clash. However, this isn't a teenage garage band attacking the classic punk rock songbook -- the Young@Heart Chorus is comprised of twenty-two senior citizens whose average age is eighty, and under director Bob Cilian they've gained a degree of fame for their enthusiastic a capella renditions of well-known rock and roll tunes. (803)254-8234. Adults $6.50; Students & Seniors $5:50; Members $4.50 |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 2-4, 2008 |
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| Event Name: Columbia Blowfish |
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| Website Address: http://www.blowfishbaseball.com |
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| Place: Capital City Stadium |
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| Time: 7:05 pm |
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| Description of Event:: Adults $5; Children $4 |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
July 4, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
Peach Festival |
| Website Address: |
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| Place: |
Gilbert |
| Time: |
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| Description of Event:: |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 4, 2008 |
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| Event Name: Music at Sandhill |
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| Website Address: http://www.villageatsandhillonline.com |
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| Place: Village at Sandhill at the Town Center Commons |
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| Time: 3 - 9:30 pm |
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| Description of Event:: An annual summer concert series performed outdoors by area bands. Tonights performance features Skipp Pearson, John Mett, Marc Shipley. Special fireworks display at 9 am. Free |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
July 5, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
2008 July 4th Celebration |
| Website Address: |
www.lakemurraycountry.com |
| Place: |
Lake Murray |
| Time: |
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| Description of Event:: |
Events for the day include:
At Noon, the Boat Parade will process around Bomb Island.
At dusk (approximately 9:15pm) experience SC's Largest Fireworks display from multiple locations around the lake. The show has been choreographed to a patriotic concert that will air simultaneously on the Citadel Broadcasting Company stations: WTCB/ B106.7FM and WOMG/Oldies 103. (803)781-5940 |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
July 5, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra |
| Website Address: |
www.lmso.org |
| Place: |
Dreher Island State Park |
| Time: |
8 pm |
| Description of Event:: |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
July 5, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
South Carolina Railroad Museum |
| Website Address: |
www.scrm.org |
| Place: |
South Carolina Railroad Museum |
| Time: |
9:30 & 11 am, 1:30 & 3 pm |
| Description of Event:: |
How would you like to take your children or grandchildren for a ride on a real passenger train, visit a red caboose or an authentic dining car, or even a Pullman car that once ferried earlier generations across the country?
YOU CAN!
Come spend an afternoon at the South Carolina Railroad Museum. There's something for everyone! Come see freight cars, passenger cars, and even a real steam engine on display.
And best of all, you can ride the train!
We're just minutes from the Interstate, so come join in the fun at the South Carolina Railroad Museum, the official railroad museum of the state!
ALL ABOARD!!! Adults $10, Children (Age 1 - 11) $7, First Class - if available (All ages) $15, Caboose - if available (All ages) $12.
(803)635-9893 or (803)635-4242
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 5, 2008 |
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| Event Name: Summer Concert Series 2008 |
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| Website Address: http://www.columbiaactioncouncil.net |
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| Place: Finlay Park |
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| Time: 7 - 10 pm |
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| Description of Event:: Come listen to a diverse lineup of South Carolina's best musicians! Come to the park for a free concert including blues, rock, beach, reggae, jazz, big band, salsa and more! Sponsored by the Columbia Action Council. Tonight - Still Cruzin" - Beach Music. Free. (803)343-8750 |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
July 6, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
Carolina Jazz Society Concert |
| Website Address: |
www.scrm.org |
| Place: |
Capital Area Senior Center |
| Time: |
2:30 - 5 pm |
| Description of Event:: |
Featuring early jazz, the jazz that developed in the South, and especially in New Orleans, shortly after the turn of the last century and then spread throughout the world. It captures the joyous and adventurous spirit of America better than its descendants. Non-members $7. (803)432-1504
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 6, 2008 |
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| Event Name: $1 Sunday at SC State Museum |
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| Website Address: http://southcarolinastatemuseum.org |
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| Place: SC State Museum |
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| Time: 1 - 5 pm |
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| Description of Event:: (803)898-4952 |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 6, 2008 |
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| Event Name: Columbia Blowfish |
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| Website Address: http://www.blowfishbaseball.com |
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| Place: Capital City Stadium |
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| Time: 6:05 pm |
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| Description of Event:: Bring your Dog to the Park. Adults $5; Children $4. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
July 8, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
Family Night at EdVenture |
| Website Address: |
www.edventure.org |
| Place: |
EdVenture Children's Museum |
| Time: |
5 - 8pm |
| Description of Event:: |
Each month, you can visit EdVenture in the after-hours for only $1 per person. $1.
(803)779-3100.
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
Friday, July 11 , 2008 |
| Event Name: |
Family Fun Night |
| Website Address: |
www.columbiamuseum.org |
| Place: |
Columbia Museum of Art |
| Time: |
5:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
Create Art, explore the galleries, and enjoy exciting, interactive performances! The Kid’s Café provides dinner and snacks for purchase. Featured performers include Lunch Money, Hobey Ford, Doug Berky and NiA Theater Company. Free with admission or membership. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
Friday, July 11, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
Film: In Open Air: A Portrait of American Impressionists |
| Website Address: |
www.columbiamuseum.org |
| Place: |
Columbia Museum of Art |
| Time: |
1:00 p.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
This film captures the essence of the Impressionist movement in America, a pivotal period in American art from 1880 to 1915. Featuring some of the finest Impressionist paintings of the period, it explores the influence of the French Impressionists and reveals how the American painters developed their own styles. Free with admission or membership. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
7/11-12/2008 |
| Event Name: |
Friends of RCPL Summer Book Sale |
| Website Address: |
www.myRCPL.com |
| Place: |
RCPL Operations Center, 130 Lancewood Rd. |
| Time: |
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| Description of Event:: |
Stock up on great books for summer and support the library by shopping at the Friends of RCPL’s Summer Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 at the RCPL Operations Center, 130 Lancewood Road. A preview sale for Friends’ members only will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 11. (Memberships, starting at only $25, are available at the door.)Questions? Please call 929-3475. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 11, 2008 - July 17, 2008 |
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| Event Name: "The Visitor" |
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| Website Address: http://www.nickelodeon.org |
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| Place: Nickelodeon Theatre |
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| Time: Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday 6 and 8:15 pm; Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday 3, 6 and 8:15 pm |
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| Description of Event:: In a world of six billion people, it only takes one to change your life. In actor and filmmaker Tom McCarthy's follow-up to his award winning directorial debut The Station Agent, Richard Jenkins (Six Feet Under) stars as a disillusioned Connecticut economics professor whose life is transformed by a chance encounter in New York City. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 11, 2008 |
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| Event Name: Film - In Open Air: A Portrait of American Impressionists |
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| Website Address: http://www.columbiamuseum.org |
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| Place: Columbia Museum of Art |
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| Time: 1 pm |
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Description of Event:: Free with admission or membership
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 11, 2008 |
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| Event Name: Music at Sandhill |
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| Website Address: http://www.villageatsandhillonline.com |
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| Place: Village at Sandhill at the Town Center Commons |
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| Time: 6 - 8 pm |
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| Description of Event:: An annual summer concert series performed outdoors by area bands. Tonights performance features Treadmill Trackstar. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
Saturday, July 12, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
Film: Encounters with Contemporary Designers |
| Website Address: |
www.columbiamuseum.org |
| Place: |
Columbia Museum of Art |
| Time: |
2:00 p.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
This film showcases the finished products of a number of contemporary designers, objects that directly reflect the ratio of style to practicality unique to their creators. From Marc Sadler’s performance-driven protective suits for motorcyclists to Jean-Paul Goude’s Orangina bottle, these objects define the cutting edge of the field. Free courtesy BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
7/12/08 |
| Event Name: |
Museum Road Show |
| Website Address: |
www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org |
| Place: |
South Carolina State Museum |
| Time: |
9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
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. Ticketed event. For more information call 803-898-4952. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 12, 2008 |
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| Event Name: A Healthy Taste of South Carolina |
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| Website Address: http://www.edventure.org |
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| Place: EdVenture Children's Museum |
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| Time: 9 am - 5 pm |
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Description of Event:: Join us from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and taste fresh produce from South Carolina! Kids and adults can learn how delicious it is to eat healthy! The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will provide fresh from the garden peaches and watermelons to taste.
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 12, 2008 |
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| Event Name: Film - Encounters with Contemporary Designers |
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| Website Address: http://www.columbiamuseum.org |
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| Place: Columbia Museum of Art |
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| Time: 2 pm |
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| Description of Event:: Free courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 12, 2008 |
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| Event Name: Friends' Summer Book Sale |
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| Website Address: http://www.myRCPL.com |
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| Place: Richland County Public Library, Operations Center |
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| Time: 9 am - 3 pm |
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Description of Event:: Stock up on great books for summer and support the library by shopping at the Friendsof RCPL’s Summer Book Sale. A preview sale for Friends’ members only will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 11.
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 12, 2008 |
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| Event Name: Jammin' in July |
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| Website Address: http://www.historic-camden.net |
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| Place: Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, Camden, SC |
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| Time: 9 am - 3 pm |
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Description of Event:: Bands and solo acts perform bluegrass, folk, blues and R&B during this outdoor concert. Kids, blankets, lawn chairs and coolers are welcome. (803)432-9841 or 888-427-8720
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 12, 2008 |
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| Event Name: Museum Road Show |
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| Website Address: http://www.museum.state.sc.us |
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| Place: SC State Museum |
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| Time: |
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| Description of Event:: 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. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
Fridays July 13 - August 1 |
| Event Name: |
Field Trip Fridays |
| Website Address: |
www.HistoricColumbia.org |
| Place: |
Hampton-Preston Mansion |
| Time: |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
Take an archaeological adventure each Friday as Historic Columbia Foundation hosts archaeology Field Trips to the Hampton-Preston Mansion. Participants will receive an introduction to archaeology and discuss the importance of the archaeology project on the grounds of the Hampton-Preston Mansion. Assist us as we dig through the past to uncover the history of the mansion. Costs: $5 for members, adults, and children (recommended for children 5 and older). For more information, call 803.252.1770, ext.33. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
Monday, July 14, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
Alla Prima |
| Website Address: |
www.columbiamuseum.org |
| Place: |
Columbia Museum of Art |
| Time: |
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
Participants learn to overcome the challenges of completing a painting in one session and explore the tradition of still life. Learn the tools necessary to simultaneously observe, plan, sketch, compose and mix colors. Khaldoune Bencheikh is an international artist and educator from Casablanca, Morocco. He earned a B.A. in painting and sculpture at Fine Arts School of Casablanca and a second degree in applied arts from the University of Humanities of Casablanca. His work has been exhibited in Morocco, France, and Holland and was invited to participate at the Biennale of Rome in Italy. $110 or $75 for member, $65 About Face members. Supplies not included. To register, call 803.343.2208, e-mail lpierce@columbiamuseum.org or visit columbiamuseum.org. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
July 15, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
A Little Summer Music |
| Website Address: |
www.sainttimothyscolumbia.com |
| Place: |
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church |
| Time: |
12 Noon |
| Description of Event:: |
A free lunch time summer concert series sponsored by St. Timothy's Episcopal Church featuring Alan Weinberg, piano. Box lunches available for $7.50 by reservation. Lunch reservations must be made by Monday AM before the Tuesday concert. Please call 414-7803. (803)765-1519.
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
7/15/2008 |
| Event Name: |
Trouble the Water |
| Website Address: |
www.myRCPL.com/friends.htm |
| Place: |
Richland County Public Library |
| Time: |
12:30 p.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
Join the Friends of RCPL for a special midday book discussion and signing with South Carolina author Nicole Seitz at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 at the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly St. Questions? Call 929-3475. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
7/17/2008 |
| Event Name: |
Undead on Arrival |
| Website Address: |
www.myRCPL.com |
| Place: |
Richland County Public Library |
| Time: |
6:30 p.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
Join bestselling author Nick Smith for a discussion of his newest work, Undead on Arrival at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17 at the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly St. Questions? Call 929-3457. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
7/18/2008 |
| Event Name: |
Pigskin Poets |
| Website Address: |
www.myRCPL.com |
| Place: |
Richland County Public Library |
| Time: |
11 a.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
Get your visors ready! Spurrier’s Gamecocks are taking the field at RCPL for a morning of stories, games and autographs at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 18 at the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly St. Questions? Call 929-3434. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
Friday, July 18, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
SCETV Heritage Dance Series: Whistlin’ Rufus with Columbia Old Time Music and Dance |
| Website Address: |
www.columbiamuseum.org |
| Place: |
Columbia Museum of Art |
| Time: |
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
The Museum partners with SCETV to present a series of music and dance performances in conjunction with the exhibition Carolina Collects. Contra dancing involves long paired lines of couples, often running the length of the entire dance hall. Members of Columbia Old Time Music and Dance perform a demonstration of contra dancing in the Museum galleries. Music provided by Whistlin’ Rufus of Atlanta. Free with admission or membership. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
July 18 |
| Event Name: |
Moonlight Cemetery Tours |
| Website Address: |
www.HistoricColumbia.org |
| Place: |
Elmwood Cemetery |
| Time: |
8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
Hear stories and tales of one of Columbia’s most significant historical burial sites as guides in period costume lead this tour. The tour will provide interesting historical facts about early Columbia as well as the lives, deaths and burials of many of its 19th & early 20th century citizens. Each tour is limited to 40 participants. Adult tickets are $10 for non-members, $5 for members. Tickets for children ages 6-18 are $5 for non-members, $3 for members. For reservations, call 803.252.7742, ext. 29. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
July 19, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
South Carolina Railroad Museum |
| Website Address: |
www.scrm.org |
| Place: |
South Carolina Railroad Museum |
| Time: |
9:30 & 11 am, 1:30 & 3 pm |
| Description of Event:: |
How would you like to take your children or grandchildren for a ride on a real passenger train, visit a red caboose or an authentic dining car, or even a Pullman car that once ferried earlier generations across the country?
YOU CAN!
Come spend an afternoon at the South Carolina Railroad Museum. There's something for everyone! Come see freight cars, passenger cars, and even a real steam engine on display.
And best of all, you can ride the train!
We're just minutes from the Interstate, so come join in the fun at the South Carolina Railroad Museum, the official railroad museum of the state!
ALL ABOARD!!! Adults $10, Children (Age 1 - 11) $7, First Class - if available (All ages) $15, Caboose - if available (All ages) $12.
(803)635-9893 or (803)635-4242
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
Saturday, July 19, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
Art School • An Introduction to English Paper Piecing |
| Website Address: |
www.columbiamuseum.org |
| Place: |
Columbia Museum of Art |
| Time: |
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
Create a garden of flowers by sewing hexagon shaped fabric pieces together onto a field of muslin or calico. Students learn the centuries old method of English paper piecing. Instructor Virginia Pierce has been quilting for 12 years and is enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge of quilting. Students may bring cloth or use the supplies provided. Bring an old quilt to share with the class for inspiration. $135 or $100 for members. Supplies included. To register, call 803.343.2208, e-mail lpierce@columbiamuseum.org or visit columbiamuseum.org. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
July 22, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
A Little Summer Music |
| Website Address: |
www.sainttimothyscolumbia.com |
| Place: |
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church |
| Time: |
12 Noon |
| Description of Event:: |
A free lunch time summer concert series sponsored by St. Timothy's Episcopal Church featuring Katie Taylor, harp. Box lunches available for $7.50 by reservation. Lunch reservations must be made by Monday AM before the Tuesday concert. Please call 414-7803. (803)765-1519
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
7/24/2008 |
| Event Name: |
Buyer Be Aware |
| Website Address: |
www.myRCPL.com |
| Place: |
Sandhills Branch, Richland County Public Library |
| Time: |
6:30 p.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
Get important tips on identity theft, credit card issues and the subprime mortgage meltdown from Consumer Affairs expert Brandolyn Thomas Pinkston at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24 at the Sandhills Branch, 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Rd. Questions? Call 699-9230. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
Friday, July 25, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
Carolina Collects Tour & Tasting: Wine 101 |
| Website Address: |
www.columbiamuseum.org |
| Place: |
Columbia Museum of Art |
| Time: |
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
The evening begins with light refreshments and a tour of the exhibition Carolina Collects followed by a guided tasting of wines led by Ali Borchardt, associate director of education and graduate of the USC Wine and Beverage Certification Program. $35 or $25 for members. To register, call 803.343.2186. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 25, 2008 - July 31, 2008 |
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| Event Name: "Flight of the Red Balloon" |
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| Website Address: http://www.nickelodeon.org |
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| Place: Nickelodeon Theatre |
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| Time: Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday 6 and 8:15 pm; Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday 3, 6 and 8:15 pm |
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| Description of Event:: In 1956, Albert Lamorisse made THE RED BALLOON, a short in which a young boy, played by his son, makes friends with a red balloon. Some 50 years later, Taiwanese auteur Hou Hsiao Hsien has made his first French-language film, the charming and subtle FLIGHT OF THE RED BALLOON, commissioned by the Mus�e d'Orsay and inspired by Lamorisse's children's classic. Adults $6.50; Students & Seniors $5:50; Members $4.50 |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
Saturday, July 26, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
Film: In Open Air: A Portrait of American Impressionists |
| Website Address: |
www.columbiamuseum.org |
| Place: |
Columbia Museum of Art |
| Time: |
2:00 p.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
This film captures the essence of the Impressionist movement in America, a pivotal period in American art from 1880 to 1915. Featuring some of the finest Impressionist paintings of the period, it explores the influence of the French Impressionists and reveals how the American painters developed their own styles. Free courtesy BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: July 26, 2008 - July 27, 2008 |
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| Event Name: 20th Annual Crown Volleyball Tournament |
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| Website Address: http://www.columbiavbc.org |
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| Place: Gibson Road Park, Lexington, South Carolina |
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| Time: 9 am |
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| Description of Event:: Hosted by Columbia Volleyball Club. |
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| Event Month/Day(s)/Year:: |
Sunday, July 27, 2008 |
| Event Name: |
10th Anniversary Celebration |
| Website Address: |
www.columbiamuseum.org |
| Place: |
Columbia Museum of Art |
| Time: |
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
| Description of Event:: |
The Museum celebrates its 10th Anniversary on Main Street with special gallery tours and talks, local food vendors, ballots to choose your favorite artwork and a chance to win Museum Shop gift certificates. Free for everyone! For more information, visit our website at www.columbiamuseum.org. |
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