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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Calendar of Events
Welcome to the Official Columbia Calendar of Events managed by the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau. Events are searchable by date, keyword and category, with ongoing events listed on the lower portion of the page. If you would like your event to be considered for a listing on our calendar, please review our calendar criteria and submit the details of your event here.

03/07/2010 - 03/13/2010    Next


Special Events

Forest Acres Winter 2010 Art Series
January 19, 2010 - March 23, 2010
Times: 7 pm
http://www.smartarts.info/pages/forestacres.html
Location:  Midtown at Forest Acres
Phone:  (803) 799-3115

Join us for free arts entertainment beginning in January on Tuesday evenings at 7pm in the Midtown at Forest Acres (aka Richland Fashion Mall) inside the Columbia Children’s Theatre beginning Janua... more information...

Shag Night at Jillian's
January 21, 2010 - March 25, 2010
Times: 6 - 9 pm
Location:  Jillian's, 800 Gervais Street
Phone:  (803) 779-7789

The great live music and shagging continues inside Jillian's every   Thursday from 6PM-9PM featuring one of the southeast's best Beach and variety dance bands for your dancing an... more information...

ART + Cayce presents Josh Drews!
February 18, 2010 - March 18, 2010
Times: Monday - Thursday and Saturday 1 - 4 pm
Location:  ART + Cayce
Phone:  (803) 765-0838

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City Art presents Claire K. Farrell
February 25, 2010 - March 27, 2010
Times: Monday - Thursday 10 am - 6 pm; Friday 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday 11 am - 3 pm
http://www.cityartonline.com
Location:  City Art
Phone:  (803) 252-3613

The landscapes of Claire Farrell present the atmosphere of the diverse scenes of our rural South. Working primarily in oil, Claire’s loosely conceived landscapes create the essence of nature. She e... more information...

$1 Sundays at SC State Museum
March 7, 2010 - March 1, 2015
Times: 1 - 5 pm
http://www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org
Location:  South Carolina State Museum
Phone:  (803) 898-4921
Admission:  $1 on the first Sunday of the month
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Gallery Tour: "The Chemistry of Color"
March 7, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Times: 2 pm
http://www.columbiamuseum.org
Location:  Columbia Museum of Art
Phone:  (803) 799-2810
Admission:  Free courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

A docent led tour of The Chemistry of Color: Contemporary African - American Artists offers insight into works and artists represented in the exhibition currently on view in the Lipscomb F... more information...

SC Bar Foundation | Annual Gala
March 11, 2010
http://www.scbarfoundation.org/
Location:  Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia SC 29201
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"The Little Mermaid"
March 12, 2010 - March 13, 2010
Times: Friday 7:30 pm; Saturday 3 and 7:30 pm
http://www.columbiacityballet.com
Location:  Koger Center for the Arts
Phone:  (803) 251-2222

Be sure and reserve your seats for the world premiere of William Starrett's wondrous undersea fantasy of true love and devotion. All new choreography will present the mysterious realm of the world ... more information...

Fim: Note-by-Note: The Making of Steinway L1037
March 12, 2010
Times: Noon
http://www.columbiamuseum.org
Location:  Columbia Museum of Art
Phone:  (803)799-2810
Admission:  Free with admission or membership

The screening of this film is inspired by the upcoming Wadsworth & Friends concert on March 25 featuring pianist Gilles Vonsattel. The feature-length independent documentary follows the creatio... more information...

Palmetto Artist Series Presents Christian Comedian Charles Marshall
March 12, 2010
Times: 7:30 pm
http://www.sapc.net
Location:  St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Phone:  (803)732-2276 ext. 210
Admission:  $10

Charles Marshall is without a doubt one of the funniest and most original Christian comedians performing today.

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Richland School District 2 Foundation | Roast to Dr. Steve Hefner
March 12, 2010
http://www.richland2.org/content.aspx?id=1541
Location:  Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia SC 29201
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Blue Choice Health Plan | Women's Health Conference
March 13, 2010
http://www.bluechoicesc.com/
Location:  Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia SC 29201
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Heathwood Hall Episcopal School | Annual Auction
March 13, 2010
Location:  Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia SC 29201
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Jesus Christ Tabernacle, Women's Group | Victorian Tea
March 13, 2010
Location:  Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia SC 29201
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St. Pat's 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk
March 13, 2010
Times: 8:30 am
http://www.stpatsinFivePoints.com
Location:  Five Points
Admission:  Registration Required

Make a grand entrance into this year's festival by participating in Midland's largest road race! All participants will receive entry into the festival and the official race t-shirt.


The ... more information...

St. Pat's Children's Carnival
March 13, 2010
Times: 10 am to 6 pm
http://www.stpatsinFivePoints.com
Location:  Five Points

This kid approved family fun area will include tasty treats, magic shows, face painting, cartoon drawing, as well as an array of activities and games for the young and young at heart.

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St. Pat's in Five Points
March 13, 2010
Times: Noon to 6 pm
http://www.stpatsinFivePoints.com
Location:  Five Points
Admission:  $11 Advance Tickets; $15 Day of Event

Grab your green, dust off your shamrocks and get Gaelic with live music from Jet, Robert Earl Keen, Perpetual Groove, Saosin and all your favorite local talent!

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St. Pat's Parade
March 13, 2010
Times: 10 am
http://www.stpatsinFivePoints.com
Location:  Five Points

On Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. there will be magic in the air on Devine Street in Columbia, South Carolina where one of the nation’s largest St. Patrick's Day Festivals will begin its se... more information...

Taste of the Town, "Batesburg-Leesville's Hidden Treasure"
March 13, 2010
Times: 6 - 9 pm
Location:  T & S Farm, 3500 Pond Branch Road, Batesburg-Leesville
Phone:  (803) 532-4339
Admission:  $25 per person

Come and sample the master piece creations from local "chefs" and cast your vote for the "People's Choice Awards". Call Sue at the Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce & ... more information...

The Arts at Shandon: Columbia Teens Got Talent
March 13, 2010
Times: 7:30 pm
http://www.shandonpres.org/arts_at_shandon
Location:  Shandon Presbyterian Church
Phone:  (803)771-4408
Admission:  Free

For all those "Britain's Got Talent" and "America's Got Talent" fans, we offer you our own "Got Talent!" This will be a talent show featuring top teens from throughout... more information...



On-Going Events

Tangible History: Stoneware from the Holcombe Family Collection
June 5, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 - 5 pm
http://www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org
Location:  South Carolina State Museum
Phone:  (803)898-4922
Admission:  Adults $7; Seniors 62 & over $5; Children 3-12 $3

From the oldest traditional art form east of the Mississippi River to the birthplace of the American alkaline-glazed stoneware tradition, South Carolina represents some of the most ... more information...

From the Pee Dee to the Savannah: Art and Material Culture from South Carolina’s Fall Line Region
September 26, 2009 - March 22, 2010
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 1 - 5 pm
http://www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org
Location:  South Carolina State Museum
Phone:  (803)898-4921
Admission:  Adults $7; 62 + $5; Children 3 - 12 $3

This exhibit marks the first major exhibition showcasing the stories and artifacts of the previously understudied and underappreciated Fall Line Region.  The region is located where the state’s riv... more information...

From Here to Timbuktu: A Journey through West Africa
November 21, 2009 - January 2, 2011
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday Noon - 5 pm
http://www.edventure.org
Location:  Edventure
Phone:  (803) 779-3100
Admission:  Free for members or with paid 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 alike are immersed in an adventure of discovery... more information...

Columbia Marionette Theatre Presents "A Dinosaur's Tale"
January 9, 2010 - May 1, 2010
Times: Saturdays 11 am & 3 pm
http://www.columbiamarionettetheatre.org
Location:  Columbia Marionette Theatre
Phone:  (803)252-7366
Admission:  $4 per person, children 2 years and younger free
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James Ransome Exhibit
January 11, 2010 - March 10, 2010
Times: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm
http://www.benedict.edu
Location:  Benedict College, Ponder Gallery
Phone:  (803)705-4605
Admission:  Free to the public

Internationally acclaimed children book illustrator. The Fine Art of Children Book Illustration

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"The Monkey King: A Story from China"
January 23, 2010 - May 9, 2010
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday Noon - 5 pm
http://www.edventure.org
Location:  Edventure
Phone:  (803) 779-3100
Admission:  Free for members or with paid admission

EdVenture Children's Museum is proud to host "Monkey King: A Story from China" from now through May 9th.  This exhibit introduces visitors to Chinese history, culture, art, religion and g... more information...

Skate & Create
January 27, 2010 - March 21, 2010
Times: Wednesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm: First Friday of every mo nth 10 am - 8 pm (until 5 pm in December)
http://www.columbiamuseum.org
Location:  Columbia Museum of Art
Phone:  (803)799-2810
Admission:  Adults $10; Students and Senior Citizens (65+) $8; Every Sunday Free courtesy of BlueCross of South Carolina

Skate and Create displays artwork and skateboards altered with unique and original art created by a variety of local artists, skate enthusiasts and skaters. ... more information...

The Chemistry of Color: Contemporary African-American Artists
February 5, 2010 - May 9, 2010
Times: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Friday 10 am - 9 pm; Sunday 1 - 5 pm
http://www.columbiamuseum.org
Location:  Columbia Museum of Art
Phone:  (803)799-2810
Admission:  $10 adults, $5 students, $8 military, $8 senior citizens, Free on Saturdays, And Free for Museum members and children 5 and under

This exhibition of approximately 70 paintings, sculptures and works on paper chronicles the accomplishments and struggles of African-American artists in the second half of the 20th century. Among t... more information...

The Skipp Pearson Jazz Foundation proudly presents Le Cafe Jazz
February 5, 2010 - May 21, 2010
Times: Fridays, 9 pm - midnight
http://www.skpfoundation.org
Location:  TBA
Phone:  (803)400-1205
Admission:  Cover charge $5/person Additional purchase of 1 beverage or 1 appetizer required
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“Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art"
February 13, 2010 - May 8, 2010
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

Through the story of the beautiful coiled basket, "Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art" revisits the history of the southeastern US and demonstrates the enduring contribution ... more information...

Color Vision: African American Masters from the Collection
February 17, 2010 - May 30, 2010
Times: Wednesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm: First Friday of every mo nth 10 am - 8 pm (until 5 pm in December)
http://www.columbiamuseum.org
Location:  Columbia Museum of Art
Phone:  (803)799-2810
Admission:  Adults $10; Students and Senior Citizens (65+) $8; Every Sunday Free courtesy of BlueCross of South Carolina

Drawn from the Museum’s collection, this exhibition highlights the individual vision and contributions of African American artists of the 20th century. Included in this show are works by Willie Col... more information...

"The Sound of Music"
March 5, 2010 - March 21, 2010
Times: Friday & Saturday 8 pm; Sunday 3 pm
http://www.villagesquaretheatre.com
Location:  Village Square Theatre
Phone:  (803)359-1436
Admission:  Adults $18; Senior(60+) $16; Students (12 & under) and military $12

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatche... more information...

"World War I in 3D"
March 5, 2010 - May 29, 2010
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; First Sunday 1 - 5 pm
http://www.crr.sc.gov
Location:  SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
Phone:  (803)737-8095

The exhibit encompasses dramatic photographs taken by photojournalists who were killed or reported missing while covering the conflict from 1945 to 1975. Requiem is a memorial to those men... more information...

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