Calendar of Events

2012 Parade of Homes

• May 07, 2012
• Location: The Park at Woodcreek Farms in Northeast Columbia
• Address: 301 Club Ridge Drive, Elgin, SC 29045
• Venue: Northeast Plantation

The Parade of Homes is a single-site showing of new homes that are fully decorated and landscaped. Attendees are able to walk through each home and see the latest in building techniques and technology and enjoy beautiful home décor. More information can be found on their website.

Abstract Art in South Carolina: 1949-2011

• May 07, 2012
• Location: SC State Museum
• Address: 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
• Venue: South Carolina State Museum
• Recurrence: Recurring daily
• Times: Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 -5 pm; Open Mondays - Memorial Day through Labor Day; Closed Easter.

Abstract Art in South Carolina: 1949-2011 looks at the evolution and influences of abstract painting and sculpture in South Carolina. The exhibit includes work by pioneering artists such as William Halsey, Corrie McCallum, J. Bardin, Carl Blair and Merton Simpson, and contemporary artists currently working in communities across South Carolina today, such as James Busby, Shaun Cassidy, Enid Williams, Paul Yanko, Katie Walker and Tom Stanley, among many others. In all, work by more than 40 arti...

City Art presents Michael Fowler

• May 07, 2012
• Location: City Art Gallery
• Address: 1224 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201
• Venue: City Art Gallery
• Times: Monday - Thursday 10 am - 6 pm; Friday 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday 11 am - 3 pm

Michael Story Landscape Oil Class

• May 07, 2012
• Address: 1224 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201
• Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Monday
• Times: 6:00 - 9:00pm

Michael Story Tuesday Mornings April 10, 2012 OR choose Tuesday mornings starting April 10, 2012 and runs for 6 weeks from 10am to 1pm. Monday Nights April 9, 2012 or In this 6-week class, Michael will discuss the key fundamentals of choosing subject matter and how to develop a strong composition. Michael will breakdown color mixing and demonstrate his step-by-step process of building color to achieve a succesful landscape painting. This class starts Monday evenings April 9, 2011 and runs for ...

National Travel & Tourism Week

• May 07, 2012
• Address: 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201
• Venue: Columbia Regional Visitors Center
• Recurrence: Recurring daily

The Columbia Regional Visitors Center joins cities, states and travel-related businesses nationwide in recognition of National Travel and Tourism Week, May 5-13, 2012. In celebrating the industry and its impact on the community, we have scheduled many exciting events and promotions during National Tourism Week. We invite you to see "Why Travel Matters" and "Be a Tourist in Your Own Town" as you explore all there is to see and do in Columbia, SC. Throughout the week, stop by...

Sustainable Path Awards Honoring Council Woman BelInda Gergel

• May 07, 2012
• Location: 701 Center for Contemporary Art
• Address: 701 Whaley Street, Columbia, SC 29201
• Venue: 701 Whaley Street
• Times: 6PM

Sustainable Midlands will honor Councilwoman Belinda Gergel for her outstanding contribution to community during her four year term as the District 3 Council Representative. Awards for Sustainability Champions in the following categories will also be given: School, Faith Based Congregation, Government or Non Profit Organization and Business. Join us for our award ceremony and reception to celebrate the progress toward finding the balance between the needs of the community, the environment and...

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit

• May 07, 2012
• Location: SC State Museum
• Address: 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
• Venue: South Carolina State Museum
• Recurrence: Recurring daily
• Times: Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 -5 pm; Open Mondays - Memorial Day through Labor Day; Closed Easter.

On April 15, 1912, Titanic, the world's largest ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg claiming more than 1,500 lives and subsequently altering the world's confidence in modern technology. One hundred years later, the South Carolina State Museum will pay tribute to the tragedy which continues to resonate through Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, where legendary artifacts conserved from the Ship's debris field are showcased offering visitors a poignant look at this iconic ship and its passen...