Lexington Columbia, S.C. Things to do January 20 - 26, 2012

Posted By Craig Summerall @ Jan 20th 2012 12:34pm In: Local Events

January 20 - 26, 2012

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus : Colonial Life Arena

Thursday January 19, 2012 - Monday, January 23, 2011
Don't miss Fully Charged, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, where megawatts of thrills explode off the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, amazing stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize children of all ages! Visit the Colonial Life Arena website for info and tickets!

Show Opens Friday! Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at Town Theatre!

January 20 – February 4, 2012

Based on the popular 1988 film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels focuses on two con men residing on the French Riviera. Meet Lawrence – a suave and sophisticated type who makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Then there is Freddy – a small-time crook, who more humbly swindles women by earning their compassion through his fictitious fables about his grandmother’s failing health. Lawrence and Freddy soon discover that their small French town is only big enough for one of them. With neither swindler willing to depart without a fight, they agree to a contest. The first con man to extort $50,000 from Christine Colgate, a young female heiress, wins the right to keep hustling the residents of the Riviera. The loser must leave town. You'll be laughing out loud at this hilarious romp with an interesting twist at the end!
For tickets or more information, please visit the Town Theatre website

Final Weekend: Spring Awakening: Trustus Theatre

Now - January 21, 2012

Winner of 8 TONY Awards, including BEST MUSICAL, "Spring Awakening" celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that you will never forget. Set to a rocking score by Duncan Sheik, "Spring Awakening" explodes onto the Trustus Main Stage this winter. All tickets are $25. Visit the Trustus website for details.

Seussical Jr: Children's Theatre

Friday January 20, 2012 - Sunday January 22, 2012

A delight for children to perform, SEUSSICAL is now one of the most-performed shows in America! Meet Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. Performed by ICRC's Children's Theatre at Midlands Technical College Theatre (Harbison campus). Visit the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission website for all the details!

Restaurant Week In Full Swing!

Now - January 22, 2012

Restaurant week is an eleven day celebration of the cuisine scene in South Carolina at hundreds of participating restaurants from January 12 through 22, 2012. Click here to see the Midlands' establishments and their offers!

Craft Bar Happy Hour: Columbia Museum of Art

Tuesday January 24, 2012

Dust off a project that you've been meaning to work on, and enjoy great snacks, refreshing beverages, and the best of crafter camaraderie to get your juices flowing in the Museum's unconventional crafter haven. Don't have a project to work on? No problem, purchase a craft kit that night. Each month a new featured local crafter will drop in to display their work. Limited to 25 spots, reserve yours early. More info at museum website.

Tales for Tots: EdVenture Children's Museum

Thursday January 26, 2012 and Sunday January 29, 2012
Experience Tales for Tots at EdVenture – a fun and educational series that features a read-to-me time followed by a character appearance that is sure to make stories come alive! Especially for young children ages up to 4 years. Free with museum admission. Tales for Tots will be held on selected Thursdays in the Theater from 11am-12pm and selected Sundays from 1pm-2pm. Visit the EdVenture website for details.

COLUMBIA CLASSICAL BALLET PRESENTS LIFECHANCE 2012

"INTERNATIONAL GALA OF THE STARS"

Saturday January 21, 2012

A must see annual event in the arts community- Radenko Pavlovich continues to raise the barre on the ballet stage with contemporary and classical ballet performances by award-winning medalists from around the world. Columbia Classical Ballet is honored to salute Harvest Hope as its beneficiary for LifeChance 2012. For details see the Columbia Classical Ballet website.

31st Annual Snowman 8K Road Race and Fun Run: Caughman Road Park

Columbia's most popular 8k road race kicks off at 1:30 pm. The Youth Fun Run is for ages 12 and under and will begin at 12:30 pm. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to South Carolina Honor Flight organization. Visit www.honorflightsc.com to learn more. For more information or to register, click here or call Lisa Smarr at 699-7425 or lisa@rcrc.state.sc.us.

Learn to use your new toy!

Learn to Use That Nook or Kindle or Ipad!: Richland County Public Library's Wheatley Branch

Saturday January 21, 2012
Did you recieve a Nook, Ipad or Kindle as a gift and you're not sure how to get the most from it? Come to this hands-on eReady session and they'll show you how easy it is to download free e-materials... and more! 11:30 am.
Visit the website
931 Woodrow Street
(803) 799-5873

Brunch and Sunday Jazz at Senate's End

Sunday January 22, 2012

The Gene Dykes Jazz Orchestra will play at Senate's End for the Think Jazz Columbia Sunday Brunch and Jazz Series. 2-5 PM. Gene Dykes has been a major force in the jazz scene for over 60 years, serving as a musician and conductor in Air Force bands worldwide. He has devoted much of his work to the music of Ellington, Basie, Fitzgerald, Goodman, Holiday and other greats of the Big Band Era. Brunch will be served beginning at 10:30 am and food and drinks will be available throughout the afternoon. Visit the Think Jazz website for more information.

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Religion In The Civil War Symposium Coming to Columbia
Saturday January 28, 2012
The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Archives and History and the South Carolina Historical Society will host a one-day symposium exploring the topic of Religion in the Civil War.

This event invites the public to join historians and scholars in an in-depth discussion regarding how faith and religion impacted both sides of the conflict. Participants will examine the Protestant, Catholic and Jewish faiths from both the Northern and Southern viewpoints and explore the extent to which soldiers and chaplains leaned on their faith during the Civil War. The day’s events will feature a Keynote presentation from Dr. George Rable, professor at the University of Alabama and author of God’s Almost Chosen Peoples: A Religious History of the American Civil War
Lectures will also be given by W. Eric Emerson & Karen Stokes authors of Faith, Valor, and Devotion: The Civil War Letters of William Porcher DuBose, and John Brinsfield author of Faith in the Fight. A guided tour of Columbia’s most significant Civil War era churches, Elmwood Cemetery and of the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum’s newest exhibit, Through Fiery Trials: Religion in the Civil War will also be a part of the day’s program. The day’s program will begin at 8:30am and conclude at 4:00pm. Registration is $30 in advance and $35 the day of. Lunch is included.

To register, visit www.crr.sc.gov or contact Kaela Harmon at 803-737-8094 or

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