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Thursday April 17, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Little Women, the Musical
(all day)
Start: 04/11/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 07:59
Sing along with Jo and Marmy:  Little Women, the Musical at the Village Square Theatre in Lexington through April 27; 803.359.1436; villagesquaretheatre.com
Runaway Runway
Start: 7:00 am
End: 7:59 am
Designers strut their junk at Runaway Runway, a competition for fashions made entirely of recycled stuff.  Hosted by The Lady Chablis of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil fame, 6pm at The Columbia Museum of Art; tickets $10, students $5; columbiamuseum.org
Oklahoma!
Start: 7:00 am
Start: 04/17/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/19/2008 - 07:59
Oh what a beautiful weekend for Oklahoma at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County, this weekend and next, 8pm nightly, 3pm Sunday matinee.  fineartscenter.org

Big Hands, Little Hands
Start: 11:46 am
Make it a mummy/daughter weekend with Big Hands, Little Hands at the Columbia Museum of Art.  This class designed for children and their adult companions will explore the Excavating Egypt exhibit, then show you how to make your own case for holding a mummy.  10:30-noon, register at www.columbiamuseum.org
Free Lunchtime Concert
Start: 12:18 pm
Bring your lunch and hear a free concert by classical guitarist Marina Alexandra. 12:30pm at the Richland County Public Library. www.myRCPL.com
Heart & Sole Five-Miler
Start: 12:28 pm
The Providence Heart & Sole Women’s Five Miler brings mothers, daughters, sisters and friends together to raise awareness of heart disease and raise money to fight it.  May 17 at Finlay Park; to get involved visit www.provhosp.com.

Friday April 18, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Little Women, the Musical
(all day)
Start: 04/11/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 07:59
Sing along with Jo and Marmy:  Little Women, the Musical at the Village Square Theatre in Lexington through April 27; 803.359.1436; villagesquaretheatre.com
Oklahoma!
(all day)
Start: 04/17/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/19/2008 - 07:59
Oh what a beautiful weekend for Oklahoma at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County, this weekend and next, 8pm nightly, 3pm Sunday matinee.  fineartscenter.org

Saturday April 19, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Little Women, the Musical
(all day)
Start: 04/11/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 07:59
Sing along with Jo and Marmy:  Little Women, the Musical at the Village Square Theatre in Lexington through April 27; 803.359.1436; villagesquaretheatre.com
Oklahoma!
End: 7:59 am
Start: 04/17/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/19/2008 - 07:59
Oh what a beautiful weekend for Oklahoma at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County, this weekend and next, 8pm nightly, 3pm Sunday matinee.  fineartscenter.org

Earth Day
Start: 7:00 am
End: 7:59 am
Join a Rosewood community Earth Day celebration all day at Rosewood Market on (where else?) Rosewood Drive.  rosewoodmarket.com

Pets in the Park
Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:59 am

Bring you “best friend” to Pets in the Park at North Springs Park, 1320 Clemson Road, 10am-noon.  This family and animal friendly event will feature local veterinarians, groomers, boarders and other pet experts to answer your questions.  Admission is $1.  Dog show at 11:30am, entry is $3 per dog.  Prizes for Best in Show.  All pets must be leashed and owners must clean up after their pets.

Olympia Community Festival
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:59 am
The Olympia Community Festival offers a lineup of live music, quarry tours, food, and games for kids.  Admission with a $5 wristband.  On the green space in front of Olympia and Granby Mills, Whaley Street.
Sunday April 20, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Little Women, the Musical
(all day)
Start: 04/11/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 07:59
Sing along with Jo and Marmy:  Little Women, the Musical at the Village Square Theatre in Lexington through April 27; 803.359.1436; villagesquaretheatre.com
Monday April 21, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Little Women, the Musical
(all day)
Start: 04/11/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 07:59
Sing along with Jo and Marmy:  Little Women, the Musical at the Village Square Theatre in Lexington through April 27; 803.359.1436; villagesquaretheatre.com
Moonlight Cemetery Tour
Start: 7:00 am
End: 7:59 am
A costumed interpreter leads your Moonlight Tour of Elmwood Cemetery.  Reservations required; call 803.252.7742, x29; historiccolumbia.org.
National TV Turn Off Week
Start: 8:00 pm
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
Tuesday April 22, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Little Women, the Musical
(all day)
Start: 04/11/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 07:59
Sing along with Jo and Marmy:  Little Women, the Musical at the Village Square Theatre in Lexington through April 27; 803.359.1436; villagesquaretheatre.com
National TV Turn Off Week
(all day)
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
Wednesday April 23, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Little Women, the Musical
(all day)
Start: 04/11/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 07:59
Sing along with Jo and Marmy:  Little Women, the Musical at the Village Square Theatre in Lexington through April 27; 803.359.1436; villagesquaretheatre.com
National TV Turn Off Week
(all day)
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
Thursday April 24, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Little Women, the Musical
(all day)
Start: 04/11/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 07:59
Sing along with Jo and Marmy:  Little Women, the Musical at the Village Square Theatre in Lexington through April 27; 803.359.1436; villagesquaretheatre.com
National TV Turn Off Week
(all day)
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
Oklahoma!
Start: 7:00 am
Start: 04/24/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/26/2008 - 07:59
Oklahoma at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County, this weekend, 8pm nightly, 3pm Sunday matinee.  fineartscenter.org

Edventure Parenting Series
Start: 7:00 am
End: 7:59 am
The Great Parenting Series at Edventure continues with Your Child's Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications.  Free, 7:30pm, edventure.org
Friday April 25, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Little Women, the Musical
(all day)
Start: 04/11/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 07:59
Sing along with Jo and Marmy:  Little Women, the Musical at the Village Square Theatre in Lexington through April 27; 803.359.1436; villagesquaretheatre.com
National TV Turn Off Week
(all day)
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
Oklahoma!
(all day)
Start: 04/24/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/26/2008 - 07:59
Oklahoma at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County, this weekend, 8pm nightly, 3pm Sunday matinee.  fineartscenter.org

Day of Silence
Start: 8:00 pm
End: 8:59 pm
Today is the Day of Silence, when Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning students and their straight allies take a vow of silence for a whole day. Speak up without saying a word.
An American Girl in Paris
Start: 11:00 pm
Start: 04/25/2008 - 23:00
End: 04/26/2008 - 23:59
USC’s Dance Conservatory presents  An American Girl in Paris, an original ballet based on the story of a young ballerina and her European adventures. At the Koger Center, 6 pm on April 25, 3 pm on April 26.  For more information, call 803.777.7264.  
Saturday April 26, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Little Women, the Musical
(all day)
Start: 04/11/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 07:59
Sing along with Jo and Marmy:  Little Women, the Musical at the Village Square Theatre in Lexington through April 27; 803.359.1436; villagesquaretheatre.com
National TV Turn Off Week
(all day)
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
Oklahoma!
End: 7:59 am
Start: 04/24/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/26/2008 - 07:59
Oklahoma at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County, this weekend, 8pm nightly, 3pm Sunday matinee.  fineartscenter.org

An American Girl in Paris
End: 11:59 pm
Start: 04/25/2008 - 23:00
End: 04/26/2008 - 23:59
USC’s Dance Conservatory presents  An American Girl in Paris, an original ballet based on the story of a young ballerina and her European adventures. At the Koger Center, 6 pm on April 25, 3 pm on April 26.  For more information, call 803.777.7264.  
All-Local Farmers' Market
Start: 7:00 am
End: 7:59 am
The All-Local Farmers’ Market moves to a new location—with the same great local vendors.  Find them every 4th Saturday at Rosewood Market on Rosewood Drive, 8am-noon.alllocalfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Sunday April 27, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Little Women, the Musical
End: 7:59 am
Start: 04/11/2008 - 07:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 07:59
Sing along with Jo and Marmy:  Little Women, the Musical at the Village Square Theatre in Lexington through April 27; 803.359.1436; villagesquaretheatre.com
National TV Turn Off Week
End: 8:59 pm
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
Free Concert on the Horshoe
Start: 11:00 pm
End: 11:59 pm
USC Bands play on the Horseshoe in a concert open to the public.  Music starts at 6 pm.
Free Concert
Start: 11:00 pm
End: 11:59 pm
Violist Sheila Browne has performed in many of the world's major halls as a soloist, chamber musician, and as principal of several orchestras.  She was a finalist at Carnegie Hall in the Pro Musicis International Solo Awards.   Concert is free,  7:30 pm in the USC School of Music recital hall. For more information, contact Laveta Gibson at 803-777-4336 or lgibson@mozart.sc.edu.

Monday April 28, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Tuesday April 29, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Wednesday April 30, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Thursday May 1, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Forum on Learning Differences
Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:59 am
How Do You Know When Your Child Has Made Progress? Dr. Sally King presents a forum on learning differences and ADD/ADHD; 6:30pm at Sandhills School; open to the public.  For information, call 803.695.1400 or email info@sandhillsschool.org.
Friday May 2, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Main Street Marketplace
Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:59 am
Every Friday this month, Main Street Marketplace brings fresh produce, flowers, arts, and crafts to the plaza in front of the Columbia Museum of Art, 10am-2pm. www.citycentercolumbia.sc
Saturday May 3, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:59 am
Start your Cinco de Mayo celebration dos dias early, noon-10pm at Finlay Park.  Authentic food, dancing, music and art; find out more at www.hispanicconnections.com.

Sunday May 4, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Margaret Thatcher Makes History
Start: 6:00 am
End: 6:59 pm
Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on this day in 1979.

Monday May 5, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Astronomy Week
Start: 6:00 am
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
Cheers to Teachers
Start: 11:00 am
Start: 05/05/2008 - 11:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 11:59
Vino 100 celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week by offering all K-12 teachers a 10% discount when they show their teacher ID.  On Clemson Road at Sparkleberry Crossing; www.vino100columbia.com

Tuesday May 6, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Astronomy Week
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
Cheers to Teachers
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 11:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 11:59
Vino 100 celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week by offering all K-12 teachers a 10% discount when they show their teacher ID.  On Clemson Road at Sparkleberry Crossing; www.vino100columbia.com

Wednesday May 7, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Astronomy Week
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
Cheers to Teachers
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 11:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 11:59
Vino 100 celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week by offering all K-12 teachers a 10% discount when they show their teacher ID.  On Clemson Road at Sparkleberry Crossing; www.vino100columbia.com

Thursday May 8, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Astronomy Week
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
Cheers to Teachers
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 11:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 11:59
Vino 100 celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week by offering all K-12 teachers a 10% discount when they show their teacher ID.  On Clemson Road at Sparkleberry Crossing; www.vino100columbia.com

Go Red Luncheon
Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:59 am
Southern author Ronda Rich speaks at the Midlands Goes Red luncheon.  Join the American Heart Association for a day devoted to women’s health.  Contact Joanna Hiller at 803.806.3022.
Friday May 9, 2008
Excavating Egypt
(all day)
Start: 01/27/2008 - 08:00
End: 06/08/2008 - 08:59

Excavating Egypt at the Columbia Museum of Art shows how royal and average Egyptians lived.  These objects and artwork--kept in secret storage facilities since World War II--have not been displayed until now. The collection includes many “firsts”: one of the world’s oldest garments; mankind’s first history book; the

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children
(all day)
Start: 02/15/2008 - 10:00
End: 05/14/2008 - 10:59
In 1756, an African girl was sold at a slave auction to South Carolina planter Elias Ball.  Ball named the girl Priscilla. Using documents from the last 256 years,  Priscilla’s Children traces Priscilla’s family tree, connecting her descendants today in Charleston to the people of Sierra Leone. At the SC State Museum, southcarolinastatemuseum.org.

Astronomy Week
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
Cheers to Teachers
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 11:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 11:59
Vino 100 celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week by offering all K-12 teachers a 10% discount when they s