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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 show their teacher ID.  On Clemson Road at Sparkleberry Crossing; www.vino100columbia.com

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 10, 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
End: 11:59 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

Earth Fair on the River
Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:59 am
Paddling on the river, guided bird walks, a recycled boat race--Earth Fair at Saluda Shoals Park starts with an 8k race and keeps going all day.  Call 803.213.2055 or find details at www.icrc.net/saludashoals
All-Local Farmers' Market
Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:59 am
The All-Local Farmers’ Market, 8am-noon, Gervais & Vine in The Vista.
Blue Hydrangea Tea Party
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:59 pm
Pour a cup with women across the country today and host your own Blue Hydrangea Tea Party.  This nationwide event originated in Columbia to support ovarian cancer research and prevention.  Get the tea party how-to online and register your event at www.bluehydrangeateaparty.org.

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
Start: 12:00 pm
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Sunday May 11, 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
End: 6:59 pm
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.
Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Happy Mothers’ Day!
Start: 6:00 am
End: 6:59 pm
Whether you’re a mother to kids or cats, we celebrate you.

Monday May 12, 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.

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Katherine Hepburn's birthday
Start: 6:00 am
End: 6:59 pm
“I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.” Katherine Hepburn would have been 102 today.
Tuesday May 13, 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.

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Sistercare Benefit
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:59 pm
Women After Five hosts a silent auction to benefit Sistercare.  At the Columbia Conference Center, 196 Laurelhurst Avenue.  Call Sabrina at Sistercare for tickets and information, 803.926.0505.
Wednesday May 14, 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
End: 10:59 am
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.

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Thursday May 15, 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Garden Tour
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:59 pm

Columbia Green hosts a tour of 12 private gardens in Forest Acres.  Proceeds from ticket sales support Columbia beautification projects.  Tickets and information at www.columbiagreen.org

Friday May 16, 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
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 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Jet Tug
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:59 pm
Watch teams compete to tug a jet across a runway.  Food, aircraft on display, a giant slide—and a junior tug for kids.  Proceeds support the United Way. 9am-3pm, free admission.  At the UPS Air ramp, off Highway 302 near the airport. www.uway.org
Go Car Go
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:59 pm
The Columbia Midlands Soap Box Derby starts at 8am and runs all day, on Taylor Street beside Finlay Park.   Last year’s winner Kaitlyn Hulst placed 7th at the world championships.  www.cmsbd.org
Garden Tour
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:59 pm
Columbia Green hosts a tour of 12 private gardens in Forest Acres.  Proceeds from ticket sales support Columbia beautification projects.  Tickets and information at www.columbiagreen.org
Sunday May 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Monday May 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Vista Queen Pageant
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:59 pm
The pageant that re-defines beauty (and benefits Trustus Theatre).  Join host Patti O-Furniture to crown the next Vista Queen.  Happy hour at 5:30pm; pageant at 7pm.  Call 803.254.9732 for tickets. www.trustus.org
Tuesday May 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Wednesday May 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Thursday May 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Parenting Series
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:59 pm
Edventure’s Great Parenting Series continues with Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child.  Free, no registration required, 7:30-8:30pm at Edventure Children’s Museum.  www.edventure.org
Friday May 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
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 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
All-Local Farmers' Market
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:59 pm
The All-Local Farmers’ Market—now every fourth Saturday at Rosewood Market.  8am-noon, corner of Maple Street and Rosewood Drive.
Sunday May 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Monday May 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Tuesday May 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Wednesday May 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Thursday May 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.
Friday May 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

Barbecue Joints at McKissick
(all day)
Start: 05/10/2008 - 12:00
End: 07/19/2008 - 12:59
Barbecue Joints & The Good Folks Who Own Them, a photography exhibit at McKissick Museum runs through July 19. Open 8:30am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm Saturdays; on the USC Horseshoe; free.