Lexington Columbia, S.C. Things to do February 10 - 16, 2012
Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things to do February 10 - 16, 2012
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February 10 - 16, 2012
 Tonight! WineStyles: Wine Tasting - Wines for RomanceThursday, February 9, 2012 Nothing quite warms the cockles of the heart like a delectable red wine, right? Looking for something special to kick off this Valentine's Weekend? Head to Wine Styles on Garners Ferry Road (in front of Target) between 5pm and 8pm, and find it! $5 per person, which can be put towards a wine purchase from the evening's samplings. Whether you're starting to learn about wine or have been collecting for years, there is always something new to discover! Wine Styles website. Tasting lineup:* Bortolotti Prosecco* NEW! Decoy Chardonnay* Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon* Artesa Meritage* New! Besitos Moscato 6070 E Garners Ferry Road |
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 Monster Jam: Colonial Life ArenaFriday February 10 & Saturday February 11, 2012 All boys love trucks! Here's the show that harnesses all there is to love about 'em! It features USHRA Monster Trucks including Maximum Destruction driven by Kreg Christensen, Wolverine driven by Alex Blackwell, Bounty Hunter driven by Jim Creten, Scarlet Bandit driven by Dawn Creten, Stone Crusher driven by Morgan Kane, and Rap Attack driven by Dave Rappach! Go to Colonial Life Arena's website for ticket info. |
 The Magical World of Versailles: Columbia Baroque SoloistsFriday February 10, 2012 The Columbia Baroque Soloists present "The Magical World of Versailles." They welcome guest artists Mary Hostetler Hoyt, Baroque violin and Daniel Cole, bass in a program of the brilliant and elegant music of the Court of King Louis XIV of France. Featured composers include Couperin, Marais, Rebel and Telemann. Ensemble members are: Jerry Curry, harpsichord; Jean Hein, Baroque recorders; Timothy Hein, Baroque recorders; Brittnee Siemon, mezzo-soprano and Gail Ann Schroeder, viola da gamba. Concert Hall, Spears Fine Arts Building, Columbia College. Click here for Columbia Baroque ticket information. |
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 Gem of the Ocean: Trustus TheatreFriday February 10 - March 3, 2012 Set in 1904, August Wilson's "Gem of the Ocean" begins on the eve of Aunt Esther's 287th birthday. When Citizen Barlow comes to her Pittsburgh's Hill District home seeking asylum, she sets him off on a spiritual journey to find a city in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Gem of the Ocean is the ninth work in Wilson's ten-play cycle that has recorded the American Black experience and helped to define generations. A beautiful play by one of America’s classic playwrights, Gem of the Ocean will leave you moved and inspired. Visit Trustus Theatre for all the details. |
 The 49th Annual Boat Show: South Carolina State FairgroundsFriday February 10, 2012 - Sunday February 12, 2012. With 12 area boat dealers & over 40 additional exhibitors, it is a show that you will not want to miss. Hundreds of boats, from a wide variety of manufacturers will pack the State Fairgrounds for this event. Everything from 12 to 30 feet will be ready to board and buy. The Annual Boat Show is the largest and longest running boat show in the midlands. Visit the Boat Show website for more info. |
 Orchids on the Riverbanks: Riverbanks Botanical GardenFriday February 10, 2012 & Sunday, February 12, 2012 The vibrant display of blooming orchids features hundreds of varieties and arrangements from around the world. The orchid show features free programs and expert planting tips for the most seasoned of growers to the greenest of thumbs. |
 French Performances: Columbia Museum of ArtFriday, February 10, 2012 at 7:00pm and Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 2:00pm The "théâtre de boulevard" flourished in Parisian commercial theatres from the 1890s through the 1920s and featured light comic fare about contemporary bourgeois society. Plots were intricate but inconsequential, adultery and domestic squabbles, those staples of French farce, were rampant. The Club Théâtre of the Alliance Française of Columbia performs two sketches and a one-act play by two of the best-known boulevard playwrights: Georges Courteline's Le commissaire est bon enfant, about an efficient police commissioner whose patience is tried by a string of petitioners, and Les Boulingrin, a cautionary tale about the perils of sponging off your acquaintances, and Georges Feydeau's Hortense a dit: «Je m'en fous!», an afternoon in the life of a long-suffering dentist whose domestic trials push him over the edge. Better than a snootful of nitrous oxide! |
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 Sweetheart Special with the South Carolina Philharmonic: Doubletree by HiltonSaturday February 11, 2012 Make your Valentine's Weekend one to always remember with this thoughtful and sweet perfectly planned evening. Enjoy fine dining at Columbo's with wine pairings, and then off to Love Stories performed by the South Carolina Philharmonic at the Koger Center, followed by dessert and deluxe accommodations at the Doubletree by Hilton. This all-inclusive package is just $299! All inclusive means all taxes, service charges are included. Reservations can be made by calling LaToya at 744-0130. More information here. |
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 BODY WORLDS Vital & A Movie: South Carolina State MuseumSaturday, February 11, 2012 and Sunday, February 12, 2012 Making its Southeastern premiere at the South Carolina State Museum, BODY WORLDS Vital celebrates the potential of the human body and the body in motion. This blockbuster exhibit is designed to show visitors a contrasting view of the reality between healthy and unhealthy lifestyle choices. Discover the contrast between healthy bodies and those in medical distress. If you haven't had a chance to visit the State Museum for this exhibit (which has broken all museum attendance records - it's that good!), go this weekend and enjoy a movie to accompany BODY WORLDS. On Saturday, view The Incredible Human Machine and on Sunday, view The Incredible Human Body. Both shows are at 1:30. Click here for the BODY WORLDS Vital webpage and all the details. |
 26th Annual Auction: Round Up in the ValleySaturday February 11, 2012 at 6pm The Spring Valley Education Foundation’s 26th Annual Auction to benefit Spring Valley High School will be held. This festive and fun evening will include a wide selection of live and silent auction items, terrific food, and a host of parents, family, faculty, neighbors and other supporters. The Foundation provides free after school tutoring, available to every student; funding for needed equipment and enrichment materials not available through tax dollars and supports unfunded technology and innovative programs. Come out and get some great deals at the auctions and support a very worthwhile cause. Held at The Members Club at Wildewoode. More info here. |
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 Elmo's Valentine's Day Bash: Learning Express Village at SandhillSaturday, February 11, 2012 Annual Elmo's Valentine's Day Bash at the Village - join the folks at Learning Express and their furry red friend between noon and 3pm - bring your cameras and take pictures of your child with Elmo. Also enjoy shopping with up to 50% savings on select items. For more info, visit the Learning Express facebook page. |
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 Cupid's Chase 5K Run: Finlay ParkSaturday, February 11, 2012 Community Options, a nonprofit organization that develops homes and employment supports for people with developmental disabilities will hold its widely attended Cupid’s Chase 5k Run. This year, the organization will hold its 5k run at in downtown Columbia. The race will begin at the beautiful Finlay Park with registration beginning at 8:00 am and the race beginning at 10:00 am. The 5k will also focus on the social aspects of the event and the holiday. Participants will be encouraged to meet, talk, run or walk together, participate in raffles for romantic weekends or Valentine’s Day flowers, and genuinely enjoy the spirit of Valentine’s Day all while supporting a very good cause. The $35.00 registration fee includes a t-shirt. To register or get more information, log on to cupidschase@comop.org. You may also contact Dorothy Goodwin at (803) 750-8998 for additional information. |
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 Eat Healthy Be Healthy: South Carolina State Farmers MarketOpen Monday through Saturday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Come to the State Farmers Market this week... and select some home-grown vegetables from this list of today's fresh South Carolina grown veggies! These winter vegetables help keep your body in sync with nature this time of year! Visit the South Carolina State Farmers Market website for more information! |
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 Valentine Cruises Aboard the Spirit of Lake Murray!Sunday February 12, 2012 & Tuesday February 14, 2012 What's more romantic than a hug-up at the rail of a big vessel as it cuts a path through the sparkling waters of beautiful Lake Murray? Celebrate your love with a true treat - a special gourmet lunch or dinner and a wonderful cruise on a crisp February day! For info, visit the Spirit of Lake Murray website. |
 Wadsworth Chamber Concert Series: Columbia Museum of ArtThursday, February 16, 2012 at 7:00pm Music plus art equals a magical experience with this critically acclaimed chamber concert series intimately set in the Museum's DuBose Poston Reception Hall featuring world-renowned artistic director Edward Arron. Visit the Columbia Museum of Art for details. |
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 Concession Equipment and Supplies Show: Cromers PnutsFriday February 17, 2012 and Saturday February 18, 2012 Cromer’s and Gold Medal Concessions have been working together for generations to bring Columbia the finest in concession equipment and supplies. On February 17 and 18th, Cromer’s (1700 Huger St., Downtown Columbia) will be hosting a Concession Equipment and Supplies Show, answering questions about products perfect for fairs, carnivals, school concession stands, snack bars, sporting events and more. The event will be held Friday from 9am – 5 pm and Saturday 9 am – 1 pm and will offer discounts on equipment and supplies. Visit cromers.com for more details about the event. |
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The USC Dance Program Presents: Breaking Ground February 9-11, 2012 The University of South Carolina Dance Program will present Breaking Ground, a concert of premiere contemporary works, February 8-11, 2012 at Drayton Hall Theatre. A centerpiece work of the concert is a premiere work by special guest artist Helen Pickett entitled February 14, 2012. Pickett’s professional career includes twelve years dancing with world-renowned choreographer William Forsythe’s Ballet Frankfurt; since 2005 she has found success creating new works for such companies as Boston Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Dresden Ballet and Vienna State Opera. Additionally, noted professional choreographers Thaddeus Davis and Tanya Wideman-Davishave created new, as-yet-untitled works for the concert. Also scheduled will be a performance of The Rainbow Repertory Etude™ by choreographer Donald McKayle. Visit USC's Dance Program's website for more. |
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Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots”: Township Auditorium February 9-11, 2012 The story opens very early in the morning at the home of Grandma, Hattie Mae. She’s allowed her daughter, Rose and husband, Frank to move in with her along with their son. The family, who has fallen on hard times, is alarmed by an early morning phone call. It’s the local bank giving the family three days to pay the mortgage or be evicted. Frank, the man of the house, has been out of a job for months and his wife Rose has been supporting the family as a maid for a wealthy real estate giant. Frank finally gets a break when a job is offered as a handyman at the Willis estate. But longtime butler, Floyd, boldly expresses that it won’t be long before wealthy wife, Diane, will scheme to get her |
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