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downtown aiken: Aiken's local talent! - 03/04/12 04:22 PM
Maybe you were there -maybe not - but be sure to add it to your calendar for next year! What am I talking about - why Aiken Prep Fest of course! Our own Jesse Colin Young (of the Youngbloods) is one of the founders, and this year one of my friends won the 'sing out contest' and got the opportunity to sing onstage with Mr. Young himself!
Here's a link to the story in the newspaper: Aiken Standard:
And here's a link to the Aiken Prep Fest info page, where you can see the finalists videos - check out the winners video! Congrats … (2 comments)
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downtown aiken: Booooo!!! Aiken Ghost Tour for Halloween! - 10/20/11 09:01 PM
Happy Halloween!
What: Aiken Ghost Tour
Hosted by: Kent Cubbage
Where: Pendelton Street - South End (between Napa Auto Parts and St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
Time: 6:30pm
Dates/Info: October 28th & 30th (75 minute walking tour) $10
October 31st (90 minute walking tour) $20
Payment Info: Cash or Check only
WEAR COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES AND BRING A FLASHLIGHT!
Reservations not necessary but can be made by phone or email.
Call 270-0773 or email cubbage@bellsouth.net with a contact name, number of persons, desired tour date and return phone number.
HAPPY AND SAFE HALLOWEEN … (0 comments)
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downtown aiken: Aiken Soccer Cup is here!!! - 08/25/11 09:47 AM
Wow- I can't believe it is here already! Time flies :)
WHAT: 16TH ANNUAL AIKEN SOCCER CUP
WHERE: AIKEN, SC - PLAYED AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS: 23 SOCCER FIELDS SET UP ON OUR HISTORIC POLO FIELDS :) Powderhouse Polo Field, Whitney Polo Field, Winthrop Polo Field
WHEN: Saturday, August 27, 2011 and Sunday, August 28, 2011
Plenty of vendors on hand for food and beverage! And this year a special treat - A giant slide will be at the event and can be accessed all day for $5.
HAVE FUN Y'ALL! OVER 8000 PEOPLE WILL BE COMING TO TOWN … (0 comments)
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downtown aiken: Free Concerts - Every Monday in the Summer @ Hopelands Gardens - 05/10/11 11:41 AM
That's right - you heard me - I said FREE!
Free concerts every Monday in the Summer at Hopelands Gardens.
A picnic supper, a blanket, family and friends make for a perfect Monday evening during the months of May through August as local and regional artists perform at the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage. Concerts begin at 7pm unless noties. ADMISSION IS FREE!!!! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.
Here's the 2011 Concert Schedule
May 16: Anybody's Guess
May 23: Suzuki Strings
May 30: Aiken Civic Ballet
June 6: MNaureen Simpson and the … (2 comments)
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downtown aiken: Celebrate Earth Day 2011 with Aiken! - 04/14/11 01:45 PM
Aiken SC Celebrates Earth Day 2011
What: Earth Day Celebration
When: Friday, APril 29th, 2011
Time: 9am to 1pm (the Mayor will be speaking at 11am - followed by Special performances by the UU Drummers and the Columbia Marionette Theater Group)
Where: Hopelands Gardens, Whiskey Road/Dupree Place, Aiken Sc
Sponsored by: Savannah River Remediation
This event is open to all ages and totally free.
Some of the exhibitors scheduled to be a part of the Aiken Earth Day celebration include:
Adopt-a-Highway / Adopt-a-ParkwayAiken BeekeepersAiken County RecyclingAiken Garden ClubAiken Gem, Mineral & Fossil SocietyAugusta-Aiken Audubon SocietyDHEC Recycle GuysDuPont PlanetariumNational Wild … (3 comments)
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downtown aiken: FREE CONCERT! Thursday April 21, 2011 - 04/12/11 08:16 PM
What: Midday Music - Free Concert
Where: First Presbyterian Church,j Downtown Aiken. Laurens Street and Barnwell Ave.
When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Apr 21, 2011
Lunch available for $8.00/person
Call 803.648.2662 to make reservations.
Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church the concert series will be held the third Thursday of each month at 12 noon in the sanctuary at Laurens Street and Barnwell. The concert is free.
Lunch is available for $8.00/person. Call 803.648.2662 to make reservations.
Kara Casamassina
The Carolina Real Estate Company, located in Historic Downtown Aiken, SC. 333 Park Avenue … (5 comments)
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downtown aiken: Night of 1000 Lights. Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 12/06/10 06:50 PM
Night of 1000 Lights is truly ONE of THE PRETTIEST evenings in Downtown Aiken, SC.
Pictures can't do it justice - you have to see it, feel it, live it, be part of it, enjoy it :)
Downtown is aglow - the streets lined with luminaries. Sponsoring businesses will be open late for holiday shopping, there will be food, festivities and even SANTA will be in town!!
More Info: 803.649.2221
Come enjoy Downtown Aiken during the Night of 1000 Lights - say hello if you see me!
Give us a call when you are ready to move South :)
Kara … (0 comments)
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downtown aiken: Christmas in Hopelands 12/11/10 - 12/23/10 - 12/06/10 11:52 AM
What: Christmas in Hopelands!
Hopelands Gardens will once again be beautifully illuminated for all to enjoy! Stroll thru the gardens and enjoy the holiday displays - thousands and thousands of lights!!
Be sure to visit the Doll House, Carriage House and the Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame Museum :)
Where: Hopelands Gardens - near the corner of Whiskey/Dupree
Hours: weekends: 5:30pm - 9:30pm weekdays: 6pm-9:30pm
Dates: WEEKEND DATES: Dec. 11, 12, 18, 19 and 26 (5:30pm-9:30pm)
WEEKDAY DATES: Dec. 16, 17, 20, 21, … (3 comments)
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downtown aiken: Holly Days in Aiken - 12/04/10 03:20 PM
HOLLY DAYS IN AIKEN!!
What: A holiday event with something for EVERYONE!!
When: Saturday, December 4, 2010.
Where: Downtown Aiken!
Hosted by: Aiken Downtown Development Association
Participating Businesses include: Aiken Antique Mall, Aiken Center for the Arts, Aiken Community Playhouse, Birds & Butterflies, Desserves, Equine Divine, Lionel Smith Ltd., MB Jewelry & Beads, Tea Garden Gifts, PowerCuts Salon & Spa and Vinya's. Visit Downtown Aiken on Saturday for our Holly Days! Activities for this event include gingerbread decorating, door prizes, in-store promotions, pictures with Santa Claus and more. See you there! WISHING EVERYONE A SAFE AND HAPPY … (0 comments)
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downtown aiken: TIME TO LIGHT THE CHRISTMAS TREE! - 12/01/10 05:15 PM
What: Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting - hosted by Mayor Fred Cavanaugh
When: 6:30pm. Friday, December 3, 2010
Where: Downtown Aiken, at the intersection of Richland Ave and Laurens Street -- THAT'S WHERE THE TREE IS!!
Who: ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!!
Cost: FREE!!!! (children must be accompanied by an adult, though)
More Info: 803-642.7631
Come join us Friday for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Downtown Aiken. The ceremony will be led by Mayor Fred Cavanaugh, with music, refreshments, singing carols, candle lighting and a countdown to the lighting of the tree :) Even a special appearance by … (4 comments)
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downtown aiken: A Beautiful Parkway outside my window - 07/23/10 05:43 PM
The view from my downtown office - in historic Aiken, SC :)
Park Ave - Downtown Aiken. The beautiful grassy parkway you see is one of 176+ in downtown Aiken!
We ARE Aiken's Horse People...selling Aiken's Horse Properties...what else would we have but black, 4-board fencing around our parking lot!- -- and beautiful landscaping with blooms all throughout the year :)
across the parkway is a beautiful 'nearly new' three unit high-rise town home.
Ready to come see what Aiken is all about? Give me a call for answers to your questions! Be sure … (3 comments)
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downtown aiken: Downtown Aiken at your doorstep! Park Place Condo - update! 7-20-10 - 07/22/10 11:37 AM
Things are moving right along at the Park Place Condos!
Matt and Shane from TKE have been here installing the elevator! I can't wait to take a ride in it :) (a few more inspections, etc...and it will be ready to go)
Did you notice the beautiful green parkway out front? Downtown Aiken has over 176 Downtown parkways, which total 15+ miles in length and are home to over 150 tree species. Each parkway is unique, with flowers, plants, lush grass, shrubs, trees, sitting areas, water features and other greenery.
Only in Aiken! What's not to love?
Kitchen … (3 comments)
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downtown aiken: Park Ave Condos - take a peek inside! Update 4-12-2010 - 04/12/10 09:42 AM
TAKE A PEEK INSIDE!
view down the hall from living room to the bedrooms...
view from the kitchen - to the living room.
door to patio - off livingroom
master bath is coming right along
main stairway (unless you want to take th elevator!)
Here's some info on the property:
New Residences at 345 Park Ave. SW
All Units Feature:
Master Bath -large double vanitylarge whirlpool tub, custom 42"x48" shower ,Tile and Travertine flooring w/travertine stone walls and 2 closetsLocally crafted, custom cabinets 9 ft. Ceilings¾" Hardwood Flooring 20 Yr Warranty 4-stop elevatorFireplace … (4 comments)
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downtown aiken: Park Place Update 11-16-09 - 11/16/09 11:05 AM
Another beautiful sunny day here in Aiken, SC. Ida has blown thru and we are back to clear blue sunny skies! The Park Place Cottages are coming along nicely --- although it has been awhile since I've been inside---- I am due for another tour!
Here is a pic I just took this morning :) Isn't it a beautiful building! I absolutely LOVE everything about it! The bricks - the details - the windows - the balconies - the doors - AND ESPECIALLY THE LOCATION!! You couldn't ask for a better spot right downtown :) Stevens Builders (Buddy Stevens) are DOING … (4 comments)
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downtown aiken: The Perfect Lunch!! - 04/08/09 02:56 PM
In my opinion anyway! I just love it - and it is the perfect size, too :) And the price is right!
Right here in downtown Aiken (on Laurens Street, near the corner of Richland) is the Sweet Cow Creamery --- better known for their ice cream --- but believe me, they make a fantastic bag lunch!
Just take a look at the bag :
YES - THAT SAYS $2.89! (add .50 for your drink!)
I have tried them all - they are all great!! Although, the pimento cheese sandwiches are my favorite, mmmm mmm mmm. Soooo good :)
The … (7 comments)
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downtown aiken: Want to know where to stay? Check out this list! - 03/27/09 03:02 PM
Every year 'National Geographic Traveler' puts out a list of 'where to stay' This years list is '129 Hotels We Love' !! And guess what? -- Aiken's own Carriage House Inn made the list! Yaaayy!!
Here is the list: 129 Hotels We Love
Here is a link to the Carriage House Inn site if you wanted to take a closer look :)
The Carriage House Inn was originally built in 1872 and has undergone many transformations since then. Most recently this property was leased in '97 to Disney, for the remake of 'That Darn Cat', and converted into Carriage House … (1 comments)
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downtown aiken: Ever Been To The Lobster Races?? - 03/26/09 02:43 PM
EVER BEEN TO THE LOBSTER RACES? Haha - yes - I said 'Lobster Races'! We have them every year here in Downtown Aiken, and this year will be no different :) I can't wait!! It is a great night for all ages :) So many people come back to town for just this event! Come enjoy one of the biggest 'reunions' in Aiken :)
Here's the deal: What: 25th Annual Lobster Race
When: Friday, May 1st, 2009
Time: 5pm - 11pm
Where: Newberry Street Festival Site - Downtown Aiken.
Cost: $5.00 (no charge if you are wearing a 2009 Lobster Race T-Shirt!!) Proceeds benefit … (5 comments)
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downtown aiken: Cooking Classes Offered - Downtown Aiken - 03/16/09 10:07 AM
COOKING CLASSES BEING OFFERED - DOWNTOWN AIKEN
What: "Cooking With Karen: Gourmet Meals Made Easy"
Where: Prestige Appliances & Accessories
Location: 116A Pendleton Street, Downtown Aiken
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Cost: $75 per person/per class
More Info: 803.644.0103
Classes Offered: April 21st or 23rd: 'Don't Fear Fish' May 5th or 7th: 'Quick and Easy Dinners' Please call to register as class is limited to 20 people.
Have fun - and enjoy the class!!
I'm happy to share this information with my readers!
Don't forget - I'm here to help with your real estate needs whenever you are ready!!
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downtown aiken: How Does Your Garden Grow?! - 03/12/09 01:13 PM
How Does Your Garden Grow?
What: Gardening Lecture Series
Where: The Book Stall
Location: 413 Hayne Avenue, Downtown Aiken
More Info/Reserve A Seat: 803.644.0606
Cost: FREE Upcoming Lectures: March 18, 3pm-5pm: 'The Southern Spring Garden' - presented by Master Gardner, Jacquelyn Rees March 19, 3pm-5pm: 'Hydrangeas' - presented by Master Gardner, Ben Roden
Space is limited to 20 people -please call to reserve a seat!
I'm happy to share this information with my readers! I'd love to see a picture of your garden :)
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downtown aiken: Have a Gardening Question? - 03/12/09 12:10 PM
What: Meet a Master Gardner
Where: Aiken County Farmers Market - Corner of Richland & Williamsburg Aves - Downtown Aiken
When: Saturday, March 14th
Time: 8:00am - Noon
The Master Gardener team will be available to answer your gardening questions.
Also available for sale will be a couple of great books:
- Aiken County South Carolina Garden Almanac (revised, third edition)
- A Collection of Favorite Recipes, Aiken Master Gardners in the Kitchen
While you are there - pick up some nice fresh produce (among other things!!)
Have a great weekend :)
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Aiken,
SC
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