Doubt: A Parable is a gripping story of suspicion cast on a priest’s behavior by fascinatingly naunced questions of moral certainty. Trustus Theatre. www.trustus.org • 803-254-9732.

Blending blues, gospel, and traditional Jewish melodies in a breathtaking score, Caroline, or Change, the hit musical from Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner (Angels in America), will be presented by Workshop Theatre and Blue Cross Blue Shield March 20 - April 4. Following its Broadway opening in May 2004, Caroline, or Change received Tony Award nominations for Best Musical, Best Book, Best Score, Best Actress, Best Direction, and Best Featured Actress (winning the Tony in that category).

Columbia Museum of Art

Eye to the East: The Turner Collection of Chinese Art offers visitors an in-depth understanding of ancient Chinese art and covers a broad historical span with excellent examples from many periods.

EdVenture

Based on the Curious George books and PBS KIDS® television series, the “Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious!” exhibit creates an immersive environment that sparks children’s innate curiosity about the world. Free for members or with paid admission.

EdVenture

Once again, that playful monkey, Curious George, has made a mess! Come help EdVenture’s friendly construction worker use simple machines to clean up his job site and get to lunch. “Monkey Business” is an original EdVenture theatrical production with interactive roles for audience members. Showtime: 1 p.m. daily in the Curious George exhibit. Free for members or with paid admission.

Turner to Cézanne: Masterpieces from the Davies Collection, National Museum Wales features 53 stunning works of art, seen together in the United States for the first time in Columbia, SC. Columbia Museum of Art. www.columbiamuseum.org • 803-779-2810.

“Identity Theft” presented by Jamie Riley-Reid. Contact Chamber at 803 635-4242 or fchamber02@truvista.net. Free

Columbia State Farmers Market on Bluff Road

Over 75 exhibitors will be on hand in Shed 14 of the Columbia Farmers Market to offer for sale the best in horticulture and related products for home and garden.

Congress St, Downtown Winnsboro

Contact Connie Shackleford at 803 635-3333 x 106. Sponsored by Town of Winnsboro Community Development & Fairfield Arts Council & Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce. Free • Art Show by Dru Blair • Student Art show • Open mic at 145 Gallery • Performance by R. B. Stone • Restaurants & shops open late

See the artifacts, curios, costumes and souvenirs of more than 60 countries at the National Exhibits and International Bazaar. State Fairgrounds. • 803-799-3452.

Enjoy three fun-filled days at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden over spring break! Kids ages 6 to 10 will celebrate the spring season with hands-on activities, animal encounters, arts and crafts, games and much more! Camp runs from 9am to 3pm. The cost for camp is $110 for members, $140 for non-members. Drop off begins at 8:20am and extended Stay-n-Play options are available. For more information, call 803.779.8717 x1113 or visit www.riverbanks.org.

This spirited tribute features uncanny vocal recreations, unbridled humor, and a hot, live big band that sends audiences straight back to the coolest time in history when the swingin,’ ring-a-ding group known as the “Rat Pack” was creating hipster legend with a free-wheeling, no-holds-barred nightclub act starring Vegas’ four favorite sons: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop. Koger Center. • 803-777-7500.

Enjoy custom-ordered omelets, eggs Benedict, grilled salmon, honey-glazed ham, chicken picatta, fresh vegetables, fruits and gourmet desserts at Easter Sunday Brunch in the Ndoki Lodge. Tickets are $31.95 for adults and $15.95 for children ages 3-12. Zoo admission is not included in the ticket price. There are two seating times, 10:30am and 1:00pm. The reservation deadline is Tuesday, April 7. Please make your reservations early to secure the seating of your choice. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.riverbanks.org.

The 2009 Members’ Night Series is free, after-hours and for members only (no guest passes, please). On four Friday evenings, Riverbanks members can stroll through the Zoo for two extraordinary hours - when the park is normally closed to the public. Come one evening or all four! Gates open at 6:00pm. Parking is at the main Zoo entrance only. Pre-registration is not required. For up-to-the minute details, log on to www.riverbanks.org and click on membership.

Mangia!Mangia! Oyster Roast to benefit Palmetto Health Children's Hospital and to celebrate the grand opening of the Mangia!Mangia! veranda. Friday, April 17 5-8pm 566 Spears Creek Church Road, Columbia Tickets: $25 in advance; $35 at the door Jazz & Blues Stylings by Burrell, Mackey & Friends Jazz & Blues Ensemble Your ticket will include all-you-can-eat oysters (steamed or raw) and one glass of wine. Please see Paul Chernoff in person at Mangia!Mangia! or call him at (803) 419-3443. A full cash bar will be available. $10 of each ticket will benefit Palmetto Health Children's Hospital.

This second annual fabulous and funky fashion show and fundraiser will feature designs of recycled or reused materials. Columbia Museum of Art. • 803-779-2810.

Winnsboro Olde Armory presented by Town of Winnsboro Community Development and Chamber of Commerce. Contact Connie Shackleford 803 635-3333 x 106. Free

Come out and enjoy great food, music and lots of different wines. • 803-779-8717.

Galleries and studios keep their doors open late. Visitors can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine & hors d’oeuvres as they stroll through the Congaree Vista. • 803-269-5946.

Richland County Public Library’s annual storytelling festival. This year’s featured speaker is Kimberly Willis Holt, National Book Award winner for When Zachery Beaver Came to Town. • 803-929-3474.

For nearly 25 years, Artista Vista has been the Vista's signature gallery crawl, featuring the artists of 12 hallmark galleries on Thursday, April 23 from 4-9 p.m., Friday April 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday April 25 from 11 a.m. To 3 p.m. Galleries will offer free wine and snacks, discussion time with artists and live demonstrations including glass blowing. See below for more information.

Sponsored by Fairfield Behavioral Health Services. Contact Cheryl Godwin 803 635-2335 x33. Entry fee $15 per person includes T-shirt; Groups 5+ $10 per person.

Kid’s Day in Lexington provides kids with ID kits, fire safety tips, dental screenings, spinal screenings, environmental improvement tips, gun safety and appearances from Cocky, McGruff, MyMo, Piggly Wiggly Pig, Chick-Fil-A Cow, Air Fun and lots more! • 803-356-8554

Food, fun and fellowship. Contact Shirley Greene at 803 337-3863 or sgreene@netscapen.net or John People at 803 712-9806 or jpeop54886@aol.com

"Chords for Kids" benefit concert for The Nurturing Center will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 12:00 - 6:00 PM at Finlay Park. Performing Bands include Lunch Money, GAP Choir, Reggae Infinity, Sounds of Suburbia, Soul Mites, and The Folk Hop Band. No coolers as food, drink and beer vendors will be on site. This is a free event - however, donations are appreciated. Please visit www.thenurturingcenter.org for more information. There will also be a KIDS AREA!!!

Come out and enjoy the thousands of Midlands area champions working together to give every baby a healthy start. Be prepared to enjoy music, free food, games and activies for the entire family!

Join Riverbanks on Saturday, April 25, as we celebrate Earth Day with a Party for the Planet to motivate visitors to take a closer look at ways they can make a positive impact on the environment. From 10am to 3pm party-goers will engage in interactive and exciting educational activities designed to encourage the reduction, reuse and recycling of natural resources. In addition, timed animal enrichment encounters will take place throughout the park. Guests will watch lions, lizards, lemurs and more as they interact with themed enrichment treats. All Earth Day activities are free with paid admission to the park.

Riverbanks horticulture staff has handpicked employee and visitor favorites to be featured at the annual spring plant sale. More than 40 varieties totaling more than 4,000 individual plants will be available for purchase. The sale will run from 9am to noon and there will be no pre-sale. Most plants will range from $5 to $10. Admission is free for those who enter at the Seminole Drive entrance. For more information, call 803.779.8717.

Riverfest activities and events include a 5K river run, a 5K river walk, and live music. Benefits Epilepsy Foundation. • 803-798-8502.

Spend a Saturday painting beautiful blooms in the Founder’s Garden of the historic Robert Mills House. Workshop participants learn plein air techniques for achieving a spontaneous, vibrant painting in one session. Columbia Museum of Art. www.columbiamuseum.org • 803-779-2810.

Did you know top medical surgeons, pilots, and athletes hone their skills using computer games? EdVenture Children’s Museum’s cutting-edge computer technology hub, Cyberloft, features instructor-led fun, educational computer games, competitions and learning for 9-12 year olds. Free for members or with paid admission.

You and your toddler are invited to drop in to EdVenture Children’s Museum for arts & crafts, music, movement and stories. For families with children ages 3 and younger. 10:00 am. Free for members or with paid admission

Eat In or Take out. $12.50. Contact Chamber office 803 635-4242 for tickets.