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events for may10, 2008
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Excavating Egypt 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 earliest examples of glass; the oldest “blueprint,” written on papyrus. For museum hours, go to www.columbiamuseum.org. State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children 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 This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional. Cheers to Teachers 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 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 The All-Local Farmers’ Market, 8am-noon, Gervais & Vine in The Vista. Blue Hydrangea Tea Party 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 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.

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Excavating Egypt

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 earliest examples of glass; the oldest “blueprint,” written on papyrus. For museum hours, go to www.columbiamuseum.org.

State Museum: Finding Priscilla's Children

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

This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.

Cheers to Teachers

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

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

The All-Local Farmers’ Market, 8am-noon, Gervais & Vine in The Vista.

Blue Hydrangea Tea Party

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

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.

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