May 15 - May 21, 2009
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Friday, May 15. Jim Brickman: Pop-style solo pianist with a romantic touch. Jim Brickman has performed side by side with stars such as Olivia Newton-John, Carly Simon, and Donny Osmond and is now returning to the Opera House stage. Visit the Newberry Opera House for more information.
Friday, May 15. Palette to Palate. View and purchase art from over 25 participating local and regional artisans. Sample delicious tastings from Village at Sandhill restaurants and enjoy lots of live music performances! Visit the Village at Sandhill for more information.
Friday, May 15 & Saturday, May 16. Jazz at the Center. This celebration of jazz in historic Camden will be a full weekend of workshops, restaurant and nightclub shows, and a concert in the Wood Auditorium, featuring some of the hottest jazz guitarists from around the country. Various locations. Visit the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County for more information.
Saturday, May 16. Thunder at Fort Jackson. This family event, honoring those citizens who made sacrifices to preserve the freedoms we hold so dear, is back for another year! The festival offers a wide variety of events that will interest children, parents, grandparents and friends alike. There is plenty of fun for all with many activities planned for children of all ages - including being able to climb through and handle real Army helicopters, trucks, jeeps and other equipment. There will be plenty of food options to please both children and adults. Plus, it's FREE! 9 am - 4 pm. Visit Celebrate Freedom Foundation for more information.
Saturday, May 16. Black Expo. This event is a family-oriented event that exposes the community to business opportunities and cultural resources. Business owners have the opportunity to secure exhibitor booths to showcase their products and services. Black Expos are enhanced by including seminars/workshops, health fairs, vendors, national guest speakers, national recording artists, live entertainment, youth activities, and food vendors. Visit the Colonial Life Arena for more information.
Saturday, May 16. Providence Heart & Sole Women's Five Miler. Women of all ages are invited to join the fight by participating in our eighth annual Providence Heart & Sole Women's Five Miler -- an all-women's road race dedicated to raise awareness about heart disease in women. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. at Finlay Park in Columbia, and participants can choose between a five-mile run, five-mile walk or three-mile walk. After the race, unwind at the Fitness Expo and Celebration where you can enjoy heart-healthy snacks, music, a variety of vendor booths and activities, and an awards presentation emceed by Dawndy Mercer Plank of WISTV. Unite with friends, family and hundreds of other women, and help us raise awareness about this number one killer in SC! For more information please visit Heart & Sole Walk/Run. You can register until 8 a.m. the morning of the race by printing and completing the entry form.
May 16. Passport to Art Saturday. Passport to Art Saturday is a free monthly open studio program for families featuring creative hands-on art projects. Visit the Columbia Museum of Art for more information.
Saturday, May 16. 2nd Annual "River Fest". Celebrate life on Lake Wateree with craft vendors, yard sales, lots of food, information about the lake, water sports and activities and much more! 10 AM - 3 PM. For more information call 803-635-4242 or visit the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce.
Sunday, May 17. Oh Baby! Palmetto Health delivers more babies each year than anyone else in tech area. This year, we're delivering a special event for new moms and moms-to-be. Come to out one-stop-shop for everything baby. Sit in on brief educational sessions, talk one-on-one with our health experts and shop with your favorite local vendors. The best part is that it's free! So bring the grandparents, friends...even the kids! Find out why at Palmetto Health, we're delivering more. Visit Oh Baby! for more information.
Tuesday, May 19. 6th Annual Lake Carolina Town Center Block Party. The Lake Carolina Town Center Block Party is an annual community-wide celebration that showcases Lake Carolina merchants and features a variety of family-friendly activities. Come and enjoy free fun for your entire family with live music featuring Woodwork Roadshow, a southern rock/bluegrass band. They have opened for famous musicians such as Kenny Chesney, Brooks and Dunn and LeAnn Rimes. There will also be a DJ, children's activities, entertainment, merchant specials and delicious food! Local artists will display and sell their arts and crafts. 5:30-8:30 pm. Contact the Lake Carolina events coordinator, Megan Plott at mplott@lakecarolina.com or 865-5452 for more details.
Thursday, May 21. Five After Five. With a fresh new look, slammin' sounds and a killer line-up, get ready for the best season yet. This 13 week concert series continues this Thursday with LESLIE and Shallow Palace at 6:30 pm. How else would you want to spend your Thursday night? Visit Five Points for more information.
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