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USC Aiken’s Annual Dance Marathon Fundraiser Friday

6 p.m. Friday, February 3 until 10 a.m. Saturday, February 4.

SC State University’s Executive Speaker Series Continues with Information on Labor Laws

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 at noon in Belcher Hall’s fourth floor auditorium

Councilman Hosts State of the County Address to Residents of District #11

Thursday, February 9th, 6:00pm  at Lower Richland High School Auditorium

A Conversation about Leadership: Charlayne Hunter-Gault to visit USC

Wednesday, Feb. 8 - 3:30-5 p.m.

Major General Abraham Turner to Present Keynote Address

February 2, 2012 - Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina announced today that Major General Abraham Turner, Executive Director of ...

City Center Partnership Unveils Public Art Installation - Thursday at Noon

At noon on Thursday, February 2 at 1136 Washington Street in front of the City of Columbia’s Parking Payment Center.

Auditions for the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County’s Youth Production of Aladdin!

Tuesday, February 7 and Thursday, February 9 in the Wood Auditorium at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

EdVenture Presents Tenth Annual Girls Night Out

March 1, 2012 – EdVenture Children’s Museum and Coplon’s presents Girls Night Out on March 1, 2012.

Certified SC Indoor Winter Farmers Market this Saturday

COLUMBIA, SC - February 1, 2012 – The Super Bowl match up is more than a tale of two cities. It’s more than the rivalry between the AFC and NFC or ...

Lunch and Learn: Dementia, Depression and the Donut Hole

Thursday February 9, 2012 11:30AM-12:30PM at Capital Senior Center

Comedian, Actor and SC Native Aziz Ansari to Perform Benefit Show for Governor's School for Science & Math

Friday, February 3, Charleston Music Hall

Midlands Technical College Hosts Spring Open House

Event features free FAFSA financial aid form completion. Saturday, February 18, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the college’s Airport Campus.

Lexington Mayor to Present “State of Town” Address at February Council Meeting

February 6, 2012 at 6:30pm at Town Hall in Council Chambers, 111 Maiden Lane.

Go Red For Women® 2012 Go Red Casting Call Event Alert

Saturday, February 4, 2012 11:00am- 3:00pm at Macy’s Columbia Place

Wine, Dine, & Design Fashion Show with Celebrity Guest “Cojo”

Proceeds to Raise Awareness and Funding for SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. March 26th at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Newberry College Theater Department Presents “Almost, Maine”

Three on-campus performances in Wiles Chapel Theatre, Feb. 16-18 and two performances at The Newberry Opera House on Feb. 23 and 24. All ...

Zac Brown Band to Play Colonial Life Arena on Friday, March 23 with Special Guest Trombone Shorty

March 23, 2012 - ZAC BROWN BAND will play COLONIAL LIFE ARENA in COLUMBIA, SC on Friday, March 23. Special guests Trombone Shorty will open the show.

Learn about Richland County Grant Opportunities

Thursday, February 2nd at 2pm

Rep. James Smith, Ed Sellers Honored At Riley Institute Event

COLUMBIA, SC - January 24, 2012 - The Riley Institute at Furman University honored South Carolina Representative James Smith and BlueCross ...

Get an Early Taste of Spring with Orchids on the Riverbanks

Annual Festival Planned for Valentines Weekend at Riverbanks Botanical Garden

Pianist Stephen Taylor to Perform at Newberry College

Newberry College on Jan. 30, at 8:00 p.m.

Got heart? North Columbia Business Association Blood Drive

At the NCBA office (2965 Main St.) during and after Coffee Talk from 9 AM until 2PM on February 16th

Shuckin' on the Shoals

Enjoy Delicious Oysters, Chili, Beer and Wine! Sunday, February, 26, 2012, 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Benedict College Art Gallery Presents Renee Stout Art Exhibition

Art Exhibition & Reception and Works by Renee Stout January 17, 2012- March 16, 2012

The 80th Annual Carolina Cup

Saturday, March 31st will mark the 80th Annual Carolina Cup Steeplechase Race at the Springdale Race Course.

The Pitchforks of Duke University Return to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

Wood Auditorium of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County on Friday, February 3

Columbia Museum of Art welcomes genre-defying string quartet Brooklyn Rider

Wadsworth Chamber Music Series on February 16

Grant Writing and You (Part II)

January 31 at 8:30 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. at the Carolina Encouragement Center Training Center, 1815 Gervais St.

Southern Writers Series Returns to RCPL in 2012

The first of four events in the 2012 Southern Writers Series 6 p.m. January 31 at the Main Library, 1431 Assembly St.

Renowned Classical Musicians to Perform at USC Aiken’s Etherredge Center

USC Aiken’s Etherredge Center at 8 p.m. on February 3.

Painted Violins returning March 1  

The violins will be a gallery exhibit at the Anastasia and Friends Gallery from March 1-31.

Arts & Draughts party returns with innovation and creativity at the Columbia Museum of Art

A night of creative and innovative fun on Friday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m.

Newberry College Jazz Big Band to Perform in Spring Tour

Performing free concerts at local churches, and conducting music workshops for students at local high schools throughout the Carolinas.

Early, Early Bird Registration Closing Soon for POSSCON 2012

POSSCON 2012 will be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center March 28-29

SC State Alumnus and VP of Michelin North America, Inc. to Kick off Spring 2012 Executive Speaker Series

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 at noon, SC State University

The Palmetto Artist Series presents RoseWind Duo in concert

Friday, January 27, 2012 at 7:30 PM, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

The Landscape of Agribusiness – A Roundtable Discussion

January 19, 2012 – Agribusiness consultant Brett Crosby, president and co-owner of Wyoming-based Custom Ag Solutions (CAS), will be Coker ...

Community Citizens Encouraged to Donate Blood and Become Local Lifesavers

Second Annual Columbia Lifesavers blood drive to take place Feb. 2

Learn about Richland County Grant Opportunities

A free Grant Workshop on Wednesday, January 25, 2011 from 2:00– 4:00 pm in Council Chambers

Breaking Out and Bustin’ Loose in 2012: Entrepreneurship and Leadership Conference

Mayor Steve Benjamin to serve as keynote speaker, Saturday, January 21

USC Aiken to Host International Film Festival

The University of South Carolina Aiken’s Department of Languages, Literatures, and Culture will hold an International Film Festival throughout the ...

Start your New Year off right by shopping local

Devine Street, 9am -5pm on Saturday, January 28, 2012

Newberry College Hosts Speers Street School Reception

A community-wide reception at the Dufford House on January 25 from 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Bible Way Church To Kick Of A Year Of Community Outreach With Its Annual 5K-Memorial Walk

Saturday, January 21 - A.C. Jackson Wellness Center, 2608 Atlas Road

Start the New Year off With Good Books, Movies and More

Friends of RCPL Host Winter Book Sales January 21 and 22

Internationally Acclaimed Civil Rights Leader, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. to Speak at Benedict College’s MLK Commemoration

11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Columbia Museum of Art Presents a Reflection on American Design History with the exhibition, The Art of Seating: 200 Years of American Design

Saturday, April 28 through Sunday, August 26, 2012

“Word, Shout, Song: Lorenzo Dow Turner Connecting Community through Language” Opens at the Avery Research Center in January

January 12 through April 4

Craft Bar Happy Hour returns to inspire and spark creativity among crafters

At the Columbia Museum of Art on Tuesday, January 24

Drake To Play Colonial Life Arena On February 21

With Special Guests A$Ap Rocky & Kendrick Lamar   Tickets Go On Sale Friday, January 13 At 10:00 A.M.

Tasting Event Will Celebrate South Carolina’s Best Holiday Recipes

Friday, January 13 (4 to 7:30 p.m.) State Farmers Market

Wine and Unwind with Spanish Vines Wine Tasting at Capitol Senior Center

Thursday January 26, 6:30PM-8PM at the Capital Senior Center. Guests will sample Spanish wines from the new “Pour Favor” line and enjoy light ...

Cross Hill Food Truck Rodeo Jan. 14 - EDENS to announce new restaurants and retailers for Cross Hill Market at

The Cross Hill Food Truck Rodeo will round up some of the best local food truck vendors in the capital city on Saturday, January 14.

Verdi’s masterpiece Rigoletto at the Newberry Opera House

Saturday, Jan. 28th at 8 pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Food Drive

Drive concludes on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 6pm.

Black Achievers Determined to be Different (BADD) and Midlands residents to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through volunteering

A Week of Action January 9-13

Restaurant Week in Columbia Jan 12-22

COLUMBIA, SC - January 12 - 22, 2012 - Restaurant week is an eleven day celebration of the cuisine scene in South Carolina at hundreds of ...

Five Kilometers Through Three Hundred Years of History

CHARLESTON, SC - April 19, 2012 - Registration is now OPEN for the 2012 iFive:K Run/Walk/Shuffle!

Columbia Choral Society sets date for Spring Concert

Friday, March 16, 2012

Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit Dependents of South Carolina’s Injured Workers

March 30, 2012 at The Members Club at Woodcreek.

Souper Celebration for the Souper Bowl of Caring

January 2012 – In support of the Souper Bowl of Caring, Judy’s Restaurant in the Corbett Building at the SC State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston ...

Famously Hot New Year celebration on South Carolina's Main Street

COLUMBIA, SC - December 31, 2011

Firefighter BBQ Fundraiser

December 23, 2011 - Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins announced today that the Columbia’s Firefighter Association is having a holiday ...

SCP to create lush "Soundscapes" with soloists from Wadsworth Series

Saturday Jan. 14th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

Verizon Wireless, USO South Carolina and The Stingrays to Honor Nearly 500 Holdover Troops for their Service

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - December 20, 2011 - Verizon Wireless partners with the Charleston Stingrays and USO South Carolina to show appreciation to ...

Local Groups Partner to Host Joining Forces for Women Veterans Summit

February 3 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the National Guard Armory

Famously Hot and Healthy Recipes Final Judging This Friday

2 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2011

Capital Senior Center presents its 16th Annual New Year’s Eve Dance

December 31, 2011 - 8:30pm-12:30am

Broad River Improvement Council 1st Annual Holiday Drop-In

December 13th at 7:00pm at 607 Bush River Road

701 CCA Columbia Open Studios is back!

April 21 - 22 Artists all over Richland & Lexington counties open their private, working studios to the public for the weekend!

Holiday Events at Motor Supply Company

Happy Holidays to all of you — our friends and patrons who dine with us throughout the year — from all of us at Motor Supply Company Bistro!

Annual Holiday Open House  at the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Visitors Center

Saturday, December 10, 2011, 10am-3pm & Sunday, December 11, 2011, 12-3pm

Deck The Hall 5K Cross Country Race & Reindeer Fun Run

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Nickelodeon Theatre features documentary created from adventures of Southern author John Lane

Tuesday, December 6 at 5:30 at 937 Main Street

Manufacturing Experts to Speak at 2nd Annual Manufacturers Conference Dec. 7-9

International Manufacturing – South Carolina’s Worldwide Reach, December 7-9 at the Crowne Plaza Resort on Hilton Head Island

Webinar to Help Businesses Deal with Social Media

This 60-minute webinar will be offered at 8am and Noon on Tuesday, December 13th.

Operation S.O.S. Support Our Sisters

Help us stuff a tractor trailer! December 10, 2011 from 8:00am-6:00pm

World Beer Festival Returns to Columbia January 2012

January 28, 2012 - City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced his support of the 2012 World Beer Festival Columbia (WBF) to be held at the ...

Town of Lexington Hosts 36th Annual Carolighting and Holiday Events

December 1st 6:30pm and December 4th 1pm - 8pm

Columbia Museum of Art January 2012 Calendar

Nature and the Grand American Vision: Masterpieces of the Hudson River School Painters November 19, 2011 - April 1, 2012

Sweet Seasons in Forest Acres

December 8, 6-9 p.m., tree lighting with Mayor Brunson at 7 p.m

Town of Lexington Hosts 36th Annual Carolighting and Holiday Events

December 1 at 6:30pm and December 4th 1pm - 8pm

SC State Farmers Market Opens Christmas Tree Season this Friday

The community is invited to celebrate the official kick‐off of the Christmas tree sales season at a fun, family event. Friday, December 2, ...

'A Devine Night Out' Devine Street Holiday Event Dec. 8th

December 8, 2011 - “A Devine Night Out” is Columbia’s PREMIER holiday event. More than 50 stores and restaurants on Devine Street in Columbia will ...