Forbidden Dance! Columbia Baroque Soloists

Friday, October 28, 2011 and Sunday October 30, 2011

7 PM, Concert Conversations; 7:30 PM, Concert

First Christian Church on Friday | Reformation Lutheran Church on Sunday

The Chaconne, Folia and Passacaglia were considered the most sensual, passionate and dangerous dances of their time. Join the Columbia Baroque Soloists for a concert showcasing the virtuosity of ensemble members Jerry Curry, Jean Hein, Brittnee Siemon, Timothy Hein, and Gail Ann Schroeder who will lead us on a musical tour of dances from their rustic beginnings through the more stylized and courtly settings of the high Baroque. Featured composers include J. S. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Francois Couperin, Henry Purcell, Dietrich Buxtehude, Girolamo Frescobaldi and others. Sample their beautiful music here. Ticket information is available online.

Double Feature: Night of the Living Dead and Rocky Horror Picture Show: The Movie

Friday, Saturday and Monday October 28, 29 and 31, 2011

The Newberry Community Players bring you two favorite campy cult classics, back to back!
The Rocky Horror Picture Show includes reinactors and audience participation – do the time warp, again! Goody bags will be sold at the show. Look for more audience interaction than ever, more outrageous dressing-up than ever, a goody bag brimming with surprises, magic moments that are truly magical ...This has got to be the Cult Classic of all time! It’s packed full of terrific numbers from the madness of The Timewarp and Sweet Transvestite, to the ethereal There's a Light and I'm Going Home, by way of the rocky Whatever Happened To Saturday Night?Date: October 28, 29, 31 at 10pm Ticket price: $10 Location: The Ritz Theater (1511 Main St. in downtown Newberry SC) Visit the Newberry Community Players website for more info.

Halloween Celebration! Belladonna's

Saturday October 29, 2011

Join Belladonna's for their annual Halloween celebration. 10am to 7pm!! They've moved into a new beautiful spacious location on Saint Andrews Road near I-26 (Ashland Park Shopping Center) and welcome you! Come in costume, and receive 20% off your entire purchase. Trick or Treat for the kids, free chair massage, tarot readings, special events, food and beverages served all day long! Visit the Belladonna's website for details.

Tricks and Treats at the State Museum

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Chills, thrills and frightful fun!
Watch out for ghosts, ghouls and goblins as the museum presents its annual Halloween event for families, “Tricks and Treats at the State Museum!”

Offering safe Halloween fun the last two Saturdays of October, children will enjoy:

• “Peanuts” characters from Carowinds on Saturday, Oct. 22;
• Piggly Wiggly’s Mr. Pig (both weekends!);
• Haunted Halloween Party with “goblin games” and spooky prizes for everyone;
• Haunted gallery scavenger hunt with prizes;
• Balloon art by Nick Propst with his Catalina macaw, Trixie;
• “Creepy” crafts and coloring;
• Face painting ($2);
• Pumpkin painting ($2);

All activities are FREE with Museum admission or Membership unless otherwise noted.
Come in costume for “Tricks and Treats” and receive $1 OFF regular Museum admission. Don’t miss it! Visit the State Museum website for details.

Beakers & Broomsticks: EdVenture Children's Museum

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Calling all mummies, daddies, and kiddies! Enjoy a harvest of Halloween fun ALL DAY at the 2nd annual Beakers & Broomsticks celebration on Saturday, Oct 29!

It’s Halloween with a science twist. Mad experiments, creepy labs, mysterious slime, Frank N. Bugs, glow graffiti, costume contests and trick or treat stations will be back this year! New Halloween festivities include costume characters, a Halloween portrait station, glowing tonic geyser, magic static wands, festive face painting and the exciting Pumpkin Vomit spooky science demonstration! Using an old fashion guillotine, children will enjoy an inaugural Pumpkin ‘Smushin’ that will send Jack ‘O Lanterns screaming. This Halloween spectacular is open to the public and free with museum admission!

Trick or Treats at Dutch Square Mall

Monday October 31, 2011

Calling all ghosts and goblins to Dutch Square Mall's Halloween Festival and Haunted House! From 6 - 9pm, kids will enjoy a costume contest, carnival games, stage entertainment, trivia, & more! Visit the mall website for more information.

Halloween Night Costume Bash at 701 Center for Contemporary Art

Monday, October 31, 2011

Join hundreds of fellow art lovers for a concept art costume contest w/local celebrity judges, incl. Mayor Benjamin, on MONDAY, Oct. 31 @ 701 Whaley! ! Plus: full cash bar, horror film by The Nick, Pop-Up Studio portraits, Food Truck Food Court, Jasper Magazine ghost story salon, SC Biennial exhibition, & more! 701 Whaley St. Tickets $15/$10 advance. Benefits 701 CCA. Discount tix 12 for $100! Buy now: visit the 701 CCA website.

Miyo's Special Dinner for Two

Miyo's is known for its outstanding Asian cuisine, and Michelle and staff really show off their culinary skills with their menu items labeled "specialty entrees". The selection rivals that of any gourmet menu in town, and Michelle invites you to celebrate a special night at any Miyo's | M Cafe locations for a special price of $35.95 per couple. Order your favorite bottle of wine for $10 off. Then warm up with a delicious homemade soup. Then select from mouth-watering entrees including Black Bean Salmon, Sesame Beef Tenderloin, Seafood Szechuan, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Szechuan-Style Spicy Braised Eggplant, Hong Kong Style Ginger Salmon, Sauteed Ginger Soft Shell Crab, Crispy Jumbo Prawn, Bacon Wrapped Scallops and more! Click for the offer details and included entrees.