| Date | Event | ||
| February 1, 2008 | Art School. Learn to Knit in a Day Participants explore basic knitting techniques such as the knit stitch, purling, cast-on, bind-off, working in two colors, decreasing and increasing, and reading basic patterns. Supplies include: a set of needles, yarn, and a binder with beginner's patterns and resources. We start off the day with coffee and refreshments, take a break for lunch (provided) and complete several small projects. Bring some friends and discover how relaxing and rewarding creating your own hand knits can be! $75 or $50 for members. Supplies included. To register, visit columbiamuseum.org. | ||
| February 1 & 2, 2008 | USHRA Monster Jam USHRA Monster Jam returns to the Colonial Center for a 6th appearance. Be sure to come out and see the world-famous GRAVEDIGGER and others! Visit www.thecolonialcenter.com/ | ||
| February 2, 2008 | Museum Highlights Tours. Join a weekend walk-in tour highlighting museum exhibits. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. See Weekends for more details. Visit www.museum.state.sc.us | ||
| February 3, 2008 | Afternoon of Spirituals In conjunction with celebrations of Black history month, Allen University Chorale and faculty presents an evening of African American spirituals in the museum galleries. The University Chorale, one of the primary student ambassador groups, and the 7th district of the AME Church completed a recording project featuring student soloists last April. The ensemble tours regularly throughout the southeast and performs under the direction of Gregory McPherson. Free with museum admission or membership. Visit columbiamuseum.org. | ||
| February 3, 2008 | $1 Sunday. General admission to the State Museum is only $1 today. Visit www.museum.state.sc.us | ||
| February 6, 2008 | Art School. Wee Wednesdays: Cute as a Bug! This program is designed especially for pre-schoolers (ages 2-5) and their adult companions. Participants explore objects through the introduction of elementary art terms such as color, line, shape and texture. This program includes a storytime and a creative studio activity related to the art exploration theme. After exploring Excavating Egypt: Great Discoveries from the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archeology, children will create and paint their own scarabs. One adult and one child is $12 or $6 for members. Each additional child is $3 (limit 3 children per adult). To register, call 803.343.2186, e-mail aborchardt@columbiamuseum.org or visit columbiamuseum.org. | ||
| February 7, 2008 | Charles Wadsworth & Friends Concert Series Music plus art equals a magical experience with this acclaimed chamber concert series that takes place in the Museum's DuBose Poston Reception Hall. Charles Wadsworth of Spoleto Festival fame and renowned young musicians present memorable concerts throughout the year. Wendy Chen, piano; Chee-Yun, violin; Edward Arron, cello; Charles Wadsworth, host. The program includes works by J. S. Bach, Charles Ives, Franz Liszt and Antonin Dvorák. $33 or $28 with membership. Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. For tickets call 803.343.0482 or purchase online at columbiamuseum.org. | ||
| February 7, 2008 | Introduction to Backpacking Class 6pm-8:30pm. www.adventurecarolina.com | ||
| February 7-8, 2008 | Art School. Amulets, Beads, and More (ages 8-12) Thursdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Using clay, Egyptian paste and a basic knowledge of hand-building techniques you will create and sculpt objects of adornment found on children during Ancient Egyptian times. In addition, you will learn more about the everyday life of children in Ancient Egypt including what they played with, where they went to school and how they passed their time. No prior knowledge of ceramics is needed for this workshop! $95 or $75 with membership. Supplies Included. To register, call 803.343.2186, e-mail aborchardt@columbiamuseum.org or visit columbiamuseum.org. | ||
| February 8, 2008 | Art School. One Room Schoolhouse: The Eye Has It Designed especially for home-school parents and their children (ages 4 and up), this program combines an exploration of the galleries with a creative activity in the studio. Students will create an amulet based on the Eye of Horus as seen in pieces that are featured in Excavating Egypt: Great Discoveries from the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology. One adult and one child is $12 or $6 for museum members. Each additional child is $3. To register, call 803.343.2186, e-mail aborchardt@columbiamuseum.org or visit columbiamuseum.org. | ||
| February 8, 2008 | Art Breaks with Mana Hewitt: Egyptian Culture Join other art lovers on the second Friday of the month for refreshments, lively discussion, and a tour of selected galleries. Free with admission or membership. www.columbiamuseum.org | ||
| February 8, 2008 | Experience the World in Music: Free Planet Radio The Museum is partnering with the UU Coffeehouse to bring you the World Music Series, featuring music and music documentaries from across the globe. Turku plays traditional music from the western half of the Silk Road, and Free Planet Radio plays a fusion of jazz, classical and world music. The series features two films: Screaming Masterpiece (shown on March 21) navigates Iceland's pop/rock explosion spearheaded by artists like Bjork and Sigur Ros, and The Sound of Rio (shown May 30) explores the Brazilian sound of the choro, a precursor to bossa nova. The Columbia Guitar Society plays a short set before the Sound of Rio, and Screaming Masterpiece is preceded by a special Nordic pop dj set. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Fair trade coffee and desserts available for purchase. Tickets are $12; students $7; $10 museum members; $5 student members. To purchase tickets in advance, visit columbiamuseum.org. | ||
| February 8-10, 2008 | Orchids on the Riverbanks Festival Prepare to be inspired by hundreds of blooming orchids displayed in every shape, color and size imaginable at the Orchids on the Riverbanks Festival. Riverbanks has once again teamed up with the South Carolina Orchid Society and Ikebana International Chapter 182 to produce a provocative exhibition of living orchid plants and arrangements perfectly timed for Valentines weekend. Purchase an orchid that is as unique as your Valentine from an orchid vendor on site. The event will feature educational seminars on a variety of orchid related topics as well as ikebana design. Hours are Friday from 1pm to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Entry is free with regular admission to Riverbanks Botanical Garden. Call 803.779.8717 or visit www.riverbanks.org for more information. | ||
| February 8, 2008 | Experience the World in Music: Free Planet Radio The Museum is partnering with the UU Coffeehouse to bring you the World Music Series, featuring music and music documentaries from across the globe. Turku plays traditional music from the western half of the Silk Road, and Free Planet Radio plays a fusion of jazz, classical and world music. The series features two films: Screaming Masterpiece (shown on March 21) navigates Iceland's pop/rock explosion spearheaded by artists like Bjork and Sigur Ros, and The Sound of Rio (shown May 30) explores the Brazilian sound of the choro, a precursor to bossa nova. The Columbia Guitar Society plays a short set before the Sound of Rio, and Screaming Masterpiece is preceded by a special Nordic pop dj set. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Fair trade coffee and desserts available for purchase. Tickets are $12; students $7; $10 museum members; $5 student members. To purchase tickets in advance, visit columbiamuseum.org. | ||
| February 8-17, 2008 | Columbia Children's Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty With music and lyrics by Stephen De Cesare and additional material by Andre Rogers this updated re-telling of the classic fairy tale features musical styles form yodeling to hip-hop and everything in between. When Princess Aelia pricks her finger on the needle of a record player it means the death of rock ‘n roll forever. Or does it? Or will a cute guy in a boy band come to her rescue? www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com. | ||
| February 9, 2008 |
Will You Be My Valentine? Join the staff at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on Saturday, February 9, as festive Valentine treats are delivered to your favorite furry, feathered and finned friends. Mammals, birds, fish and reptiles will enjoy seasonal creations of papier-mâché, toys and boxes filled with delicious goodies designed to engage their senses and elicit natural behaviors. Activities will run from 11am to 3pm. Visit www.riverbanks.org for the complete schedule. | ||
| February 9, 2008 |
Annual About Face Face Off Participants draw and paint portraits of one another in head to head, single elimination competition. Artists 18 and older are invited to enter. First prize is $500, and second prize is a $250 gift certificate to City Art. Two third prize winners receive a $25 gift certificate to the Museum Shop and exhibition catalogues. The competition is sponsored by City Art. For more information contact Leslie Pierce at 803-343-2208 or email lpierce@columbiamuseum.org. www.columbiamuseum.org |
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| February 9, 2008 | Art School. Big Hands, Little Hands: Bugged Out! Looking for a fun and rewarding activity to do with your children, grandchildren or a young friend of the family? This Saturday program series is designed especially for children (ages 4 and up) and their adult companions. Each session combines an exploration of the galleries with a creative activity in the studios. The scarab is one of the most important amulet symbols in Ancient Egyptian culture. Take a tour of Excavating Egypt: Great Discoveries from the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archeology and then create your own sacred bug. One adult and one child is $12 or $6 for members. Each additional child is $3 (limit 3 children per adult). To register, call 803.343.2186, e-mail aborchardt@columbiamuseum.org or visit columbiamuseum.org. | ||
| February 9, 2008 | Film: Egypt's Golden Empire: Part Two In 1570 B.C., Rome was a marsh, the Acropolis an empty rock, but Egypt was 1,000 years old. The pyramid-builders were gone, yet Egypt still awaited its New Kingdom, an empire forged by conquest and remembered for eons. Egypt's Golden Empire comes to life through letters and records evoking the passion and riches of a time when Egypt was the center of the known world, its Pharaohs called gods, and great cities, temples and tombs built. FREE courtesy BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. columbiamuseum.org | ||
| February 9, 2008 | Hands-On Explorations. Explore South Carolina’s environment, past and present. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., NatureSpace. www.museum.state.sc.us | ||
| February 9, 2008 | Outdoor Cooking Class. 12pm-2pm. www.adventurecarolina.com | ||
| February 9, 2008 | Women's Only Saturday Hike. 9am-12pm. www.adventurecarolina.com | ||
| February 10, 2008 | From Behind the Mask: The Poetry of Voice Explore and celebrate the art of writing narrative poetry through the many stories showcased in Excavating Egypt: Great Discoveries from the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology. Participants learn how to blend their voice with the adventurous spirit of the early days of Egyptian civilization. An afternoon Egyptian tea is part of the day's activities. Facilitator Charlene Spearen, Columbia Museum of Art's poet-in-residence, and guest poets from the South Carolina Poetry Initiative participate. Free with advance registration. To register, call 803.343.2208 or email lpierce@columbiamuseum.org. columbiamuseum.org | ||
| February 10, 2008 | Baker and Baker Concert Series: Wendy Cohen & Cynthia Hopkins Wendy Cohen is in her tenth season as principal flute with the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra. She also plays principal flute with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra in Augusta, GA and piccolo with the Greenville Symphony in Greenville, SC. She is active as a freelance musician, playing also when needed with the symphonies in Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, and Hilton Head as well as the newly formed Savannah Sinfonietta. Free with membership or admission. columbiamuseum.org | February 12, 2008 | Evening for Educators Offered in connection with each major exhibition during the school year, the "Evening for Educators" program, sponsored by SCANA, provides guidance to teachers in using the Museum as a valuable resource both in their classrooms and as a field study option. During the evening educators enjoy a wine and cheese reception, receive a guided tour of the exhibition and a customized educators' kit, which includes information about the exhibition, a CD with images of the art, and sample lesson plans that meet state and national curriculum standards. These kits allow educators to implement museum-designed lesson plans in their own classrooms, reaching hundreds of students. To register for this free program, please email acimballa@columbiamuseum.org or call 803.343.2209. Pre-registration is required. columbiamuseum.org | February 12, 2008 | Honest Abe's Hike thru Congaree Park 9am-1:30pm. www.adventurecarolina.com | February 14-15, 2008 | Couple's Only Valentines Paddle and Cookout 4pm-8:30pm. www.adventurecarolina.com |
| February 15, 2008 | Film. Over the Line: The Art and Life of Jacob Lawrence The film features Lawrence discussing his work in an interview recorded in May 2000, just weeks before his death. Free with admission or membership. columbiamuseum.org | ||
| February 15, 2008 | Art School. One Room Schoolhouse: The Eye Has It Designed especially for home-school parents and their children (ages 4 and up), this program combines an exploration of the galleries with a creative activity in the studio. Students will create an amulet based on the Eye of Horus as seen in pieces that are featured in Excavating Egypt: Great Discoveries from the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology. One adult and one child is $12 or $6 for museum members. Each additional child is $3. To register, call 803.343.2186, e-mail aborchardt@columbiamuseum.org or visit columbiamuseum.org. | ||
| February 15, 2008 | Tour and Tasting Begin the evening with light refreshments and a tour of Excavating Egypt, followed by a guided tasting of wines that compliment middle eastern cuisine led by Ali Borchardt, Associate Director of Education and graduate of the USC Wine and Beverage Certification Program. Register early as this program is expected to fill to capacity. $25 or $20 for members. To register, call 803.343.2186, e-mail aborchardt@columbiamuseum.org or visit columbiamuseum.org. | ||
| February 15, 2008 | Finding Priscilla’s Children.Beginning Feb. 15, the story of one slave child’s life and the family tree she founded will be the subject of a new exhibit, Finding Priscilla’s Children, at the State Museum. Visit www.museum.state.sc.us | ||
| February 15-March 8,, 2008 | Having Our Say, The Delany Sisters First 100 Years Having Our Say opens as 103-year-old Sadie Delany and 101-year-old Bessie Delany welcome us into their Mount Vernon, New York, home. As they prepare a celebratory dinner in remembrance of their father's birthday, they take us on a remarkable journey through the last hundred years of our nation's history, recounting a fascinating series of events and anecdotes drawn from their rich family history and careers as pioneering African-American professionals. Their story is not simply African-American history or women's history. It is our history, told through the eyes of two unforgettable women as they look not only into the past, but also ahead into the twenty-first century. Visit www.trustus.org. | ||
| February 16, 2008 | Family Fun Day Create art, explore the galleries, and enjoy exciting, interactive magic with John Tudor's Magic Theatre and a performance by the Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre! The Kid's Café provides lunch and snacks for purchase. FREE courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. columbiamuseum.org | ||
| February 16, 2008 | Genealogy workshop. Alexia Helsley will conduct a workshop on researching African-American roots. $15 General Public; $10 Friends of the State Museum. To register, call 898-4999. 10 a.m., Vista Room. www.museum.state.sc.us | ||
| February 16, 2008 | Museum Highlights Tours. Join a weekend walk-in tour highlighting museum exhibits. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. See Weekends for more details. www.museum.state.sc.us | ||
| February 17, 2008 | Performance: Days Have Spoken In conjunction with celebrations of Black history month, Composer and native South Carolinian, John Lane, presents a concert of nationally acclaimed original modern music for vocal, wind, string and pitched percussive media. Performers from across the southeast perform the regional premieres of works such as Serenity and Comet Run that reveal ranges of affections and explore modern writing techniques. Free with museum admission or membership. columbiamuseum.org | ||
| February 18, 2008 | George Washington Visited Granby Locks Canoe Trip 2pm-5:30pm. www.adventurecarolina.com | ||
| February 19, 2008 | Black History Congaree River Paddle 2pm-5:30pm. www.adventurecarolina.com | ||
| February 22, 2008 | Winter Jam 2008 Tour Spectacular Artists: MercyMe, Skillet, BarlowGirl, NewSong, Mandisa. www.thecolonialcenter.com/ | ||
| February 23, 2008 | Discover Egypt Saturday Families discover Egypt together with a free studio art program that features exciting hands-on art projects based on everyday life in ancient Egypt. Presented in partnership with the Art Education Program Arm of the Department of Art at USC. FREE courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. columbiamuseum.org | ||
| February 23, 2008 | Film. Over the Line: The Art and Life of Jacob Lawrence The film features Lawrence discussing his work in an interview recorded in May 2000, just weeks before his death. FREE courtesy BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. columbiamuseum.org | ||
| February 23, 2008 | Museum Highlights Tours. Join a weekend walk-in tour highlighting museum exhibits. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. See Weekends for more details. www.museum.state.sc.us | ||
| February 23, 2008 | Wine & Cheese Adventure Photo Sharing. 6pm-8:30pm. www.adventurecarolina.com | ||
| February 23, 2008 | Financial Aid 101. Trying to find money for college, and figure out those mysterious financial aid forms? Find the answers you’re looking for at a hands-on program featuring experts from USC’s TRIO program and the South Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 23 at the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly St. For more information, call 929-3440. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. www.myRCPL.com | ||
| February 24, 2008 | The Palmetto Opera presents Opera on the Nile Artistic directors Walter Cuttino and Nicholas Smith introduce arias and ensembles from operas set in Egypt. Arrive early at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy a wine bar and view Excavating Egypt - the perfect backdrop to excerpts from Mozart's Magic Flute, Verdi's Aida, Handel's Julius Caesar, and the hauntingly beautiful Meditation from Massenet's Thais. $30 or $25 for members. For tickets call 803.343.2208, e-mail lpierce@columbiamuseum.org or visit columbiamuseum.org | ||
| February 26, 2008 | The Palmetto Opera presents Opera on the Nile Artistic directors Walter Cuttino and Nicholas Smith introduce arias and ensembles from operas set in Egypt. Arrive early at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy a wine bar and view Excavating Egypt - the perfect backdrop to excerpts from Mozart's Magic Flute, Verdi's Aida, Handel's Julius Caesar, and the hauntingly beautiful Meditation from Massenet's Thais. $30 or $25 for members. For tickets call 803.343.2208, e-mail lpierce@columbiamuseum.org or visit columbiamuseum.org | ||
| February 28, 2008 | Cross Country Ski Class 6pm-7pm. www.adventurecarolina.com | ||
| February 28, 2008 | RCPL Hosts Free Legal Clinic on Elder Law A free legal clinic on elder law issues will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 28 in the Bostick Auditorium of the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly St. Cosponsored by the South Carolina Bar’s Pro Bono Program. Questions? Call 799-4015, extension 158. www.myRCPL.com |
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