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COLUMBIA

Calendar of Events
The Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to manage both an online and printed calendar of events. To submit your event for consideration, please review our calendar criteria or call the Columbia Regional Visitors Center at (803) 545-0002 or 1-800-264-4884.

Please submit event information at least two (2) months in advance to be included in the printed calendar of events.

05/11/2008 - 05/17/2008    Next


Special Events

Main Street Tours
April 5, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Times: 10:30 am - Noon
www.historiccolumbia.org
Phone:  (803)252-1770 x24
Admission:  $5 per person; Free for members

Come learn about the rich history of our capital city on this walking tour highlighting Columbia's downtown architecture and stylish buildings. 

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Rhythm & Blooms
May 1, 2008 - May 29, 2008
http://www.riverbanks.org
Location:  Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Phone:  (803)779-8717
Admission:  $5 for Riverbanks members; $7 General Public

Each Thursday during the month of May, Riverbanks Botanical Garden will invite guests to stay late to start their weekends early. With live entertainment, local artist exhibits along with food and ... more information...

Spring 2008 Main Street Marketplace
May 2, 2008 - June 27, 2008
Times: 10 am - 2 pm
http://www.citycentercolumbia.sc
Location:  Boyd Plaza, Front of Columbia Museum of Art
Phone:  (803)779-4005 ext. 2042
Admission:  Free admission

The Main Street Marketplace is an open-air market featuring fresh produce, flowers, specialty gifts, art, handmade crafts, and much more.  Eat lunch or enjoy live entertainment.  Sponsored by City ... more information...

Bike Friendly Columbia Presents: "Bike and Bite"
May 13, 2008
Times: Noon - 1 pm
Location:  Rosewood Park
Phone:  (803)988-8040 RSVP
Admission:  Free

 Have fun while staying fit! Join us for a leisurely ride through the beautiful neighborhood of Rosewood. After ride, lunch will be served to participating cyclists as we talk about issues with bic... more information...

Family Night at EdVenture
May 13, 2008
Times: 5 - 8pm
http://www.edventure.org
Location:  EdVenture Children's Museum
Phone:  (803)779-3100
Admission:  $1

 Each month, you can visit EdVenture in the after-hours for only $1 per person.

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USC Men's Baseball vs The Citadel
May 13, 2008
Times: 7 pm
http://www.uscsports.com
Location:  Sarge Frye Field
Phone:  (803)777-4274
more information...
"Angler Alley"
May 14, 2008
Times: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Location:  Town of Lexington Municipal Center
Phone:  (803)781-5940 or 1-866-SCJEWEL

The Citgo Bassmasters Elite Series Fishing Tournament kicks off on Wednesday, May 14th from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Bassmasters Elite Series "Angler Alley." This event will be he... more information...

Citgo Bassmasters Elite Series Fishing Tournament
May 15, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Location:  Lake Murray Marina and Yacht Club
Phone:  (803)781-5940 or 1-866-SCJEWEL

While anglers compete for the top earnings the visitors and locals will have a chance to get in on the fun! The tournament will launch and weigh in at Lake Murray Marina and Yacht Club more information...

Columbia Green Spring Tour of Gardens
May 15, 2008
Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location:  Forest Acres
Phone:  (803)254-7595
Admission:  Advance tickets: $30 members, $40 non-members; Day of Tour tickets: $35 members, $45 non-members

About a dozen gardens in the Forest Acres area will be on tour.

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Five Points After Five Concert Series
May 15, 2008
Times: 6:30 pm
http://fivepointscolumbia.com
Location:  Five Points Fountain
Admission:  Free

Danielle Howle with Hannah Miller. Come enjoy the classic and beautiful expression of Danielle Howle. Her unique vocal ability creates a timeless blend of Americana, with the freedom of ja... more information...

Lunch & Listen
May 15, 2008
Times: 12:30 pm
http://www.myRCPL.com
Location:  Richland County Public Library
Phone:  (803)929-3450
Admission:  Free

Bring your lunch to the library and enjoy the music of classical guitarist, Marina Alexandra.<... more information...

Sterling Chamber Players
May 15, 2008
Times: 8 pm
http://www,sterlingchamberplayers.com
Location:  Our Concerts are held at Sterling Hall, 320 Senate Street, Columbia, SC
Phone:  (803)252-2001

 Quartet for oboe & strings in F, K 370 Mozart. Piano Quintet in F minor Franck.

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Vista After Five Concert Series
May 15, 2008
Times: 5:30 - 9 pm
http://www.vistaafter5.com
Location:  Jillians Entertainment Complex
Phone:  (803)239-9303
Admission:  Free

Enjoy the sounds of Abbey Road Live: Tribute to the Beatles!  The Beatles' "Abbey Road" is often cited as one of the finest rock albums ever recorded. Now, decades afte... more information...

21st Annual BBQ Cook-Off
May 16, 2008 - May 17, 2008
Times: Friday 7 - 10 pm; Saturday 11 am - 3 pm
http://www.carolinachildrenshome.org
Location:  SC State Fairgrounds
Phone:  (803) 782-1421
Admission:  Friday $8 per person or 2 for $15; Saturday $8 at door or $7 Advance and kids 11 and under $3

Come celebrate 21 years of great family fun & BBQ with Carolina Children's Home!!  Whoo-ee-pig-sewie! Calling all BBQ lovers!  It's the 21st year and they would like for you to "Bring your... more information...

Black Diamonds
May 16, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Times: Friday - Saturday 8 & 10:30 pm, Sunday 8 pm
http://www.comedyhouse.com
Location:  The Comedy House
Phone:  (803)798-9898

Ladie don't miss the wildest, hottest, sexiest and most interactive male review in the country. Black Diamonds are a girls best friend. Come get acquainted!

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Contemporaries Annual Black & White Ball
May 16, 2008
Times: 7 pm
http://www.columbiamuseum.org
Location:  Columbia Museum of Art
Phone:  (803)799-2810
Admission:  $75 per person, $125 for couples and $200 for a signature package

In celebration of Truman Capote's legendary Party of the Century - the black & White Ball, the Contemporaries at the Columbia Museum of Art... more information...

USC Men's Baseball vs Tennessee
May 16, 2008
Times: 7 pm
http://www.uscsports.com
Location:  Sarge Frye Field
Phone:  (803)777-4274
more information...
USC Men's Baseball vs Tennessee
May 16, 2008
Times: 7 pm
http://www.uscsports.com
Location:  Sarge Frye Field
Phone:  (803)777-4274
more information...
Celebrate Freedom Festival
May 17, 2008
Times: Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
http://www.celebratefreedomfoundation.org
Location:  Fort Jackson - Gate 2; Hilton Field
Phone:  (803)772-2945
Admission:  Free and Open to the Public

Vintage Rotar Wing Aircraft, Parachute Teams, Military Vehicles, Military History Timeline, interactive activities for the whole family and ending with the CFF show (similar to a Bob Hope USO Show)... more information...

Columbia Green Spring Tour of Gardens
May 17, 2008
Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location:  Forest Acres
Phone:  (803)254-7595
Admission:  Advance tickets: $30 members, $40 non-members; Day of Tour tickets: $35 members, $45 non-members

About a dozen gardens in the Forest Acres area will be on tour.

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Columbia Midlands Soap Box Derby
May 17, 2008
http://www.cmsbd.org
Location:  Taylor Street beside Finlay Park
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Lake Murray Association's Pontoon Tour of Homes
May 17, 2008
Times: 9 am & 1 pm
http://www.lakemurrayassociation.com
Location:  Lighthouse Marina
Phone:  (803)359-2880
Admission:  $30

Rain date is May 18.

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Providence Heart & Sole Women’s Five Miler
May 17, 2008
http://www.provhosp.com
Location:  Finlay Park

Bring your mother, your daughter, your sister or your best friend and come celebrate with us! This unique, women’s only event pays tribute to the powerful role women play in the health of their fam... more information...

Rhythm on the River Concert Series
May 17, 2008
Times: 6 - 9 pm
http://www.rhythmontheriversc.com
Phone:  (803)794-6504
Admission:  Free admission

Riverland Hills Praise Band

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Rick Alviti, "A Tribute to Elvis"
May 17, 2008
Times: 8 pm
http://www.newberryoperahouse.com
Location:  Newberry Opera House
Phone:  (803)276-6264
Admission:  $30 Advance; $35 Day of Show
more information...
Sherman's March Bus Tours Roll Again for National Tourism Week!
May 17, 2008
Times: Sherman’s March Right Wing Tour will depart at 9 am; Left Wing Tour will depart at 1 pm
http://www.columbiaslongestdays.com
Location:  Tours will depart from the Columbia Regional Visitors Center located at 1101 Lincoln Street in Columbia
Phone:  Call (803)545-0002 to purchase tickets
Admission:  Tickets are $20 for each tour

Two of the most popular historic bus tours in the Midlands roll out again May ... more information...

Sumter Spring Garden Tour
May 17, 2008
Times: 10 am - 5:30 pm
Location:  Sumter
Phone:  (803)775-1091
Admission:  $10

Rain date: 1 - 6 pm May 18.

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UPS Tug A Plane
May 17, 2008
Times: 9 am - 3 pm
http://www.uway.org/events
Location:  UPS Air Ramp Facility
Phone:  (803) 733-5445
Admission:  Free admission
more information...
USC Men's Baseball vs Tennessee
May 17, 2008
Times: 4 pm
http://www.uscsports.com
Location:  Sarge Frye Field
Phone:  (803)777-4274
more information...


On-Going Events

From Here to Timbuktu
January 20, 2007 - January 31, 2009
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday Noon - 5 pm
http://www.edventure.org
Location:  EdVenture Children's Museum
Phone:  (803)779-3100
Admission:  Free with museum admission
From Here to Timbuktu takes visitors on a journey through West Africa's spectacular and diverse geographic regions. Along the way children and adults are immersed in an adventure of discovery... more information...
Seeds of Change: World War I and the South Carolina Homefront
May 19, 2007 - June 1, 2008
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 - 5 pm
http://www.museum.state.sc.us
Location:  SC State Museum
Phone:  (803)898-4952
Admission:  Free with museum admission

World War I had a long lasting impact on Europe, but also on the home front. The South Carolina Museum will present an in-depth exhibit and lecture series focusing on Columbia during and after Worl... more information...

Earth and Space
June 15, 2007 - May 13, 2008
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 - 5 pm
http://www.museum.state.sc.us
Location:  SC State Museum
Phone:  (803)898-4952
Admission:  Free with museum admission

Space and Earth Technol... more information...

"Forgotten Stories: South Carolina in the Great War"
November 9, 2007 - December 5, 2009
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; First Sunday 1 - 5 pm
http://www.crr.sc.gov/exhibitions/current/
Location:  SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
Phone:  (803)737-8095
Admission:  21 + $4, under 21 free

Exhibit focusing on the often overlooked aspects of South Carolinians in WWI, including involvement of African-Americans and women. Learn about warfare technology, aviation, and artillery.  Explore... more information...

Paper Pleasures: Highlights from the Collection
December 12, 2007 - May 18, 2008
Times: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm; Fridays 10 am - 9 pm (until 5 pm in December) Sundays 1 - 5 pm
http://www.columbiamuseum.org
Location:  Columbia Museum of Art
Phone:  (803)799-2810
Admission:  Adults $5, Senior Citizens $4, Students $2

This installation highlights old master to 19th century prints, featuring artists such as Albrecht Durer, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and Odilon Redon.

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Hollywood Comes to South Carolina: A Century Filmmaking in the Palmetto State
January 12, 2008 - October 19, 2008
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 - 5 pm
http://www.museum.state.sc.us
Location:  SC State Museum
Phone:  (803)898-4952
Admission:  Free with museum admission

This exhibit showcases the significant number of movies produced in South Carolina over the past 100 years.  Explore the complexity of moviemaking while enjoying photographs, movie clips, filmmakin... more information...

Excavating Egypt: Great Discoveries from the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
January 27, 2008 - June 8, 2008
Times: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm; Fridays 10 am - 9 pm; Sundays 1 - 5 pm
http://www.columbiamuseum.org
Location:  Columbia Museum of Art
Phone:  (803)799-2810

This major exhibition offers a fascinating view into the lives of both royal and average Egyptians with ancient objects and artwork from the earliest periods of Egyptian history to the late Roman p... more information...

TET: The Turning Point of the Vietnam War
January 31, 2008 - January 25, 2009
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 - 5 pm
http://www.museum.state.sc.us
Location:  SC State Museum
Phone:  (803)898-4952
Admission:  Free with museum admission

This exhibit, marking t... more information...

Congaree National Park's Nature Discovery Guided Walk
March 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Times: 9:30 - 11 am
http://www.nps.gov/cong
Location:  Congaree National Park
Phone:  (803) 776-4396
Admission:  Free admission

Immerse yourself in the magical experience of this undisturbed, old-growth bottomland forest with giant trees and immense diversity of wildlife. 

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Congaree National Park's Tree Trek Guided Walk
March 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Times: 1:30 - 3 pm
http://www.nps.gov/cong
Location:  Congaree National Park
Phone:  (803) 776-4396
Admission:  Free admission

Discover the primeval forested floodplain that is Congaree National Park.  Experience extraordinarily diverse plant and animal life and walk among the towering trees. 

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Civil War Photography from the David L. Hack Collection
March 28, 2008 - June 28, 2008
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; First Sunday 1 - 5 pm
http://www.crr.sc.gov/exhibitions/current/
Location:  SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
Phone:  (803)737-8095
Admission:  21+ $4, under 21 free

This traveling exhibit from the Chrysler Museum of Art features over 50 unique period photographs and includes many rare and original images from a variety of photographers who worked in the North ... more information...

Found Heaven: The Lowcountry of Alfred Heber Hutty
April 2, 2008 - July 20, 2008
Times: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm; Fridays 10 am - 9 pm (until 5 pm in December) Sundays 1 - 5 pm
http://www.columbiamuseum.org
Location:  Columbia Museum of Art
Phone:  (803)799-2810
Admission:  Adults $5, Senior Citizens $4, Students $2

Hutty made his first visit to South Carolina in 1919 to teach classes at the Gibbes Memorial Art Gallery.  Almost immediately after arriving in Charleston, Hutty cabled his wife and instructed her ... more information...

"Hercules and Other Greek Tales"
April 12, 2008 - August 16, 2008
Times: 11 am & 3 pm
http://www.strungout.org
Location:  Columbia Marionette Theatre
Phone:  (803)252-7366
Admission:  $4

Columbia Marionette Theatre presents the enchanting adventures of the major Greek heroes. 


 

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20th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibition
April 25, 2008 - September 7, 2008
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 - 5 pm
http://www.museum.state.sc.us
Location:  SC State Museum
Phone:  (803)898-4952
Admission:  Free with museum admission


This exhibition celebrates both the 20th Anniversary of the State Museum's opening and the diversity of South Carolina art.  The first juried art exhibition hosted exclusively by the State... more information...

Congaree River Paddle and Canoe
April 26, 2008 - October 25, 2008
Times: Saturdays
http://ww.AdventureCarolina.com
Location:  Adventure Carolina
Phone:  (803)796-4505

Our local rivers and waterways include the historic and scenic Congaree River, the cold clear Saluda River with its rapidly changing water levels and three miles of whitewater rapids, the Broad Riv... more information...

Catch of the Day: Recovery of the Lake Murray B-25
May 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 - 5 pm
http://www.museum.state.sc.us
Location:  SC State Museum
Phone:  (803)898-4952
Admission:  Free with museum admission

See images of the recovery process of a World War II bomber that had been at the bottom of Lake Murray, South Carolina for more than 62 years until it was finally recovered in 2005.  Photograhs, ar... more information...

"The Dresses of Florestine Kinichen: A Tribute to Helen Hill"
May 3, 2008 - August 23, 2008
Times: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5 pm
http://www.cas.sc.edu/Mcks/
Location:  McKissick Museum
Phone:  (803)777-7251

McKissick Museum will honor the life and work of the late Helen Hill, a Columbia native who was an experimental artist, animator, filmmaker and activist, in an exhibit. Hill was murdered in January... more information...

By the Sea...the Beautiful Sea
May 3, 2008 - August 23, 2008
Times: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm; Saturday 11 am - 3 pm
http://www.cas.sc.edu/MCKS/
Location:  McKissick Museum
Phone:  (803)777-7251
Admission:  Free

From bathing suits and beach pails to hotel ballrooms, this exhibit details the early development of the Carolina coast as a summer destination for tourists and South Carolinians.  Visitors will ex... more information...

Downbeat in South Carolina: Artist James Denmark and the Jazz Aesthetic
May 6, 2008 - May 30, 2008
Times: Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 11 am - 7 pm
http://www.mccrorygalleri.com
Location:  McCrory Galleri
Phone:  (803)400-1205
Admission:  Free

McCrory Galleri presents a painting exhibition of James Denmark's works. 

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"Damn Yankees"
May 9, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 8 pm; Sunday 3 pm
http://www.towntheatre.com
Location:  Town Theatre
Phone:  (803)799-2510
Admission:  $18 Adults, $15 Seniors over 65/Active military/Full time college, $12 for youth under 18

The locker room door opens to find Joe Hardy trading his soul to be on a pennant-winning team. Playing with "hits" like "You've Gotta Have Heart" and "Whatever Lola Wants" there'll be no rain outs ... more information...

"Southern Baptist Sissies"
May 9, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Times: Thursday 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm; Friday and Saturday 8 pm - 10 pm; Sunday 3 pm - 5 pm
http://www.Trustus.org
Location:  Trustus Theatre
Phone:  (803)254-9732
Admission:  Thursday $17.50; Friday and Saturday $20; Sunday $15

"Daring, heroic, no-holds barred hilarious." LA Times. A searing tragic-comedy about the challenges of young men fighting for self esteem and happiness in the Bible Belt. "Wrenching ... more information...

Textile Exhibit at Kensington Mansion
May 9, 2008 - July 26, 2008
Times: One-hour guided tours begin at 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:00pm and 2:30 pm
http://www.kensingtonmansion.org
Location:  Intersection of Hwy. 601 and SC 764 near Eastover.
Phone:  (803)353-0456
Admission:  Tickets are $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for seniors, $2.50 for children 10 and older

Early twentieth century table cloths and runners, doilies, guest towels, embroidery, crochet and tatting.

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Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them
May 10, 2008 - July 19, 2008
Times: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm; Saturday 11 am - 3 pm
http://www.cas.sc.edu/MCKS/
Location:  McKissick Museum
Phone:  (803)777-7251
Admission:  Free

An exhibit of black-and-white photography by writer and photographer David Gelin, who travelled throughout the South documenting barbecue restaurants and the owners who continue this culinary tradi... more information...

The SC Shakespeare Company Presents "The Three Musketeers"
May 15, 2008 - May 17, 2008
Times: 8 pm
Location:  Finlay Park
Phone:  (803)463-3439
Admission:  Adults$15; Military & Seniors $7; Students $5

The South Carolina Shakespeare Company is pleased to announce its spring production of The Three Musketeers!  This Alexander Dumas story is a classic and a favorite of action-adventure-romance fans... more information...

"Tuesdays With Morrie"
May 16, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 3 pm
http://www.workshoptheatre.com
Location:  Workshop Theatre
Phone:  (803)799-6551
Admission:  Adult $18, Senior/Military $15, Student $12, Child $8

Tuesdays with Morrie is the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, a career-driven journalist, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch glim... more information...

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