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Palmetto Sportsmen Classic set March 26-28 at State Fairgrounds in Columbia, SC

Palmetto Sportsmen Classic set March 26-28 at State Fairgrounds in Columbia, SC

The 26th Annual Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic will be held at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia March 26-28. Doors will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, March 26; from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 27; and 11... (Continue reading)

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New skate board park to open in Columbia, SC

New skate board park to open in Columbia, SC

“Darn kids!” Skateboarders tend to get a bad reputation because they’re using public space as their own personal skate parks. Usually, it’s simply a necessity. There’s nowhere else for them to skate. In Columbia, SC that’s going to be a problem... (Continue reading)

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The Battle of Aiken reenactment scheduled

The Battle of Aiken reenactment scheduled

Barnard E. Bee Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1575 welcomes you to the official reenactment site for the Battle of Aiken, in which Joe Wheeler and his men, greatly outnumbered and outgunned, sent Maj. Gen. Hugh Judson Kilpatrick’s bummers... (Continue reading)

ART + Cayce presents Josh Drews

ART + Cayce presents Josh Drews

ART+Cayce proudly presents josh drews, a printmaker who specializes in monotypes. His work engages rendered subjects with expressive backgrounds. Drews also teaches visual arts at Spring Valley High School in northeast Columbia. The gallery opening is Thursday, Feb. 18 from 6-8... (Continue reading)

Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo surpasses 1M visitors

Columbia's Riverbanks Zoo surpasses 1M visitors

After tallying each visitor, it is official—more than one million guests visited Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in 2009…1,006,170, to be exact. “This milestone is further evidence that Riverbanks serves as a leading destination attraction in South Carolina,” said Tommy... (Continue reading)

McKissick Museum to unveil Smyrl exhibit at USC

McKissick Museum to unveil Smyrl exhibit at USC

“Southern Satire: The Illustrated World of Jak Smyrl” will be on display at the University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum from Aug. 8 to Jan. 23. A special reception and talk about the exhibition will be held Aug. 27 from 5:30... (Continue reading)

Columbia Riverbanks’ “Lights Before Christmas” Dazzles and Delights This Month

Columbia Riverbanks'

Touted as the only place in town where it snows every night, “Lights Before Christmas” at Riverbanks Zoo is ready to celebrate the Season! Guests will stroll the paths throughout the Zoo and marvel at the trees adorned with nearly... (Continue reading)

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South Carolina State Museum Winter Fest

South Carolina State Museum Winter Fest

December 19 – January 3, 2010 Take a break from the holiday crowds with family activities celebrating the winter season! A State Museum holiday tradition kicks off Saturday, Dec. 19 with a two-week- long celebration of the winter season. Escape the... (Continue reading)

Columbia’s Riverbank Annual Holiday Event: Lights Before Christmas

Columbia's Riverbank Annual Holiday Event: Lights Before Christmas

The only place in town where it snows every night! proudly sponsored by: First Citizens Bring the kids and the camera and see why Lights Before Christmas has continued as a family tradition for more than 20 years. * Nearly one million twinkling... (Continue reading)

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‘Snowville’ opens at Columbia’s EdVenture!

'Snowville' opens at Columbia's EdVenture!

Children and families from all across South Carolina can visit Snowville – EdVenture’s winter play land, located in the Southeast’s largest children’s museum. Enter a make-believe world of imaginative play in the North Pole, become a scientist and study penguins at... (Continue reading)

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