What's Happening Issue #20.18 :: 05/02/2007 - 05/08/2007 Arts and Community Events | special events
All-Local Farmers’ Market
Features products grown and made locally. 8 a.m.-noon. (Fourth Sat.) Yo Burrito: 2631 Devine St. 779-1124,
www.carolinafarmsteward.org.
All-Local Farmers’ Market
Features products grown and made locally. 8 a.m.-noon. (Second Sat.) Gervais & Vine: 620 Gervais St. 779-1124,
www.carolinafarmsteward.org.
Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club Bike Fest
May 4-6. Charity ride benefitting the Epworth Children’s Home, cookout, more. Call for more information. $35. Radisson Hotel: 2100 Bush River Rd. 600-0930.
Columbia Arts Academy Food Bank Benefit
Benefit concert for the Harvest Hope Food Bank. Two canned food items required for admission. 6:30 p.m., Sat May 12. Columbia College Spears Music/Arts Center: 1301 Columbia College Dr. 787-0931, www.columbiaartsacademy.com.
Columbia Festival of the Arts
Runs April 26-May 6. Visit web site for complete schedule of music, dance, theatre, film and visual arts events.
233-2481, www.columbiafestivalofthearts.org.
Contemporaries’ Black and White Ball
Benefit gala for the Contemporaries Art Acquisition Fund. $75 per person. $125 per couple; $200 for signature package.
7-11 p.m., Columbia Museum of Art: Corner of Main and Hampton streets.
799-2810, www.columbiamuseum.org.
Earth Fair ‘07
Celebration of the earth and the environment. $4. Noon-5 p.m. Sat May 5. Saluda Shoals Park: 5605 Bush River Rd. 213-2008.
Midlands Coin Club Spring Show
Coins, currency, collectibles and more.
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat May 5. American Legion Hall: 200 Pickens St. 553-0829.
National Homebrew Day
Brewing demonstrations and more. Mmm ... beer. 10 a.m., Sat May 5. Bet-Mar Liquid Hobby Shop: 736 St. Andrews Rd. 798-2033.
Puttin’ on the Ritz
Evening social gala sponsored by the Richland County Recreation Commission. $18. 7-11 p.m., Fri May 4. Richland County Recreation Adult Activity Center:
7494 Parklane Rd. 462-9995,
www.richlandcountyrecreation.com.
Spring Market Day & Crafts Fair
Call for more information. Free. 8 a.m.-
2 p.m., Sat May 12. Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site: S. Broad Street. 432-3815.
Verner Art Sale & Awards Luncheon
Call for reservations or more information. $50. 11 a.m., Wed May 2. Columbia Marriott: 1200 Hampton St. 734-8696, www.southcarolinaarts.com.
Victims’ Rights Observance Week
Call or visit web site for event listings and more information. May 2-4. Radisson Hotel: 2100 Bush River Rd. 750-1200, www.scvan.org.
public announcements
Cayce City Council
6 p.m. (First Tue.) Cayce City Hall:
1800 12th St. 796-9020, www.caycesc.net.
Columbia City Council
10 a.m. (First and third Wed.) Columbia City Hall: 1737 Main St. 545-3020,
www.columbiasc.net.
Earlewood Community Citizens’ Organization Plant Sale
8 a.m.-noon, Sat May 5. Reformation Lutheran Church: 1118 Union St.
748-1098.
Irmo Town Council
(First and third Tue.) Irmo Town Hall: 7300 Woodrow St. 781-7050.
Lexington City Council
7:30 p.m. (First Mon.) Court Room:
111 Maiden Lane. 951-4640.
Lexington County Council
4:30 p.m. (Second and fourth Tue.) Lexington County Administration Building: 212 South Lake Drive. 359-8103.
Lexington District 1 School Board
7:30 p.m. (Third Tue.) 359-4178,
www.lexington1.net.
Milk Moustache Mobile Tour
Stopping at the following locations:
• Charles R. Drew Wellness Center: 2101 Walker Solomon Way. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Fri May 4.
• Finlay Park: 930 Laurel St. 8:30-
11:30 a.m., Sat May 5.
• Bi-Lo: 120 Forum Dr. 5-7 p.m., Sat
May 5.; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sun May 6.
• Wal-Mart: 360 Harbison Blvd. 5-7 p.m., Sun May 6.
• Food Lion: 1856 S. Lake Dr. 11 a.m.-
1 p.m., Mon May 7. 312-988-2472.
Richland County Council
Meetings subject to change. Call to confirm. 6 p.m. (First and third Tue.) Richland County Administration Building: 2020 Hampton St. 576-2065,
www.richlandonline.com.
Richland County District 1 School Board
Meeting place varies. Please call to confirm. 7 p.m. (Second and fourth Tue.) District Office: 1616 Richland St. 733-6061.
Richland District 2 School Board
7:30 p.m. (Second and fourth Tue.)
738-3210, www.richland2.org.
Richland Lexington District 5 School Board
7 p.m. (Second and fourth Mon.) District Office: 1020 Dutch Fork Rd. 732-8000.
Smoking Cessation Program
Free, including optional medication. Open to the public. Motivational counseling. Two 90-minute sessions a week for three weeks. Success rate over 75 percent by the end of the program. Offered at various times and days every month by Palmetto Health Alliance and USC. Call for more information. 296-2273.
West Columbia City Council
7 p.m. (First Tue.) Municipal Building, courtroom: 1053 Center St. 791-1880.
political events
Drinking Liberally
An informal Democratic drinking club. 7:15 p.m. (Tuesdays.) Publick House:
2307 Devine St. 556-5113,
www.drinkingliberally.org;
columbia@drinkingliberally.org.
Midlands Progressive Network Meeting
7-8:30 p.m. (Second Tue.) AFL-CIO Office: 254 LaTonea Dr. 808-3384.
Women in Black Silent Vigil
In protest of the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Men, women and children welcome.
5-6 p.m., (Wednesdays.) State House: Main and Gervais streets. 252-2221.
tours & talks
Black Male Conference
Emphasis on promoting health and preventing violence in the community. Call or visit web site to register. May 4-5. Brookland Baptist Church: 1066 Sunset Blvd. 917-8356,
www.brooklandbaptist.org.
Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation and Solutions
Global warming lecture with Dr. Christopher Field. Part of USC’s Townsend Lecture Series. Free. 7 p.m., Thu May 10. USC Law School Auditorium: corner of S. Main and Devine. 777-7161.
Confederate Memorial Day Cemetery Tours
Led by the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room. Free; donations encouraged. Every half-hour from 1-2:30 p.m., Sat May 5. Elmwood Cemetery: 501 Elmwood Ave. 737-8095, www.crr.sc.gov.
First Thursdays in the Garden
Meet local artists, listen to music, talk to horticulturists and take an impromptu tour. $4. 6-9 p.m. (First Thu.) Riverbanks Zoo: I-126 and Greystone Blvd. 779-8717 ext. 1123, www.riverbanks.org.
Historic Columbia Tours
Visit the Robert Mills House, Hampton-Preston Mansion, Mann-Simons Cottage and the Woodrow Wilson Family Home. $5; $3 (17 and under). 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Tue-Sat; 1 and 3 p.m. Sun. Historic Columbia Foundation: 1601 Richland St. 252-7742, www.historiccolumbia.org.
Historic Kensington Mansion
Guided tours are offered Fridays and Saturdays. Call for more information. $5.50; $4.50 seniors; $2.50 children.
9:30 & 11 a.m.; 1 & 2:30 p.m. Kensington Mansion: Hwy 601, Eastover. 353-0456, www.kensingtonmansion.org.
Remembering Why We Sing: A History of Sacred Black Music
Lecture with Frankie Goodman, educational outreach coordinator for the Center for Southern African-American Music. Free with museum admission or membership. 2 p.m., Sun May 6. Columbia Museum of Art: Corner of Main and Hampton streets. 799-2810,
www.columbiamuseum.org.
Stained Glass Tour
Highlighting the stained glass windows in the chapel and sanctuary. Free; donations encouraged. 1 p.m., Thu May 3. Washington St. United Methodist Church: 1401 Washington St. 256-2417,
www.washingtonstreetumc.org.
United Way of the Midlands Community Assembly
$10 per individual. 7:30 a.m., Thu May 10. Marriott Hotel: 1200 Hampton St.
733-5441, www.uway.org.
artistic opportunities
Art Breaks: Migration Series
Free with museum admission or membership. 10:30-11 a.m., Thu May 10. Columbia Museum of Art: Corner of Main and Hampton streets. 799-2810,
www.columbiamuseum.org.
Art Breaks: Renoir!
Art, coffee and pastries. Free with museum admission or membership.
10:30 a.m.-noon, Thu May 3. Columbia Museum of Art: Corner of Main and Hampton streets. 799-2810,
www.columbiamuseum.org.
Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
Accepting artist submissions for possible solo and group exhibitions for next year’s exhibit schedule. Call or visit web site for more information. 425-7676,
www.fineartscenter.org.
Hub-Bub Artist-in-Residence Program
Seeking applicant artists who are progressive, self-directed, motivated and passionate about creating new and challenging art. Call or visit web site for application guidelines. Artists begin to move into spaces June 1. 864-582-0056, www.hub-bub.com.
Sketching in the Galleries
Sketching tools are available upon request. Please check in at the admission desk. $5 adults, $2 students, $4 senior citizens (60+). Free every Sat and free for museum members and children (5-). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed, Thu, Sat ; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Columbia Museum of Art: Corner of Main and Hampton streets. 799-2810, www.columbiamuseum.org.
South Carolina Arts Commission
Accepting applications for various grants. Visit web site for full list, submission guidelines and more information.
734-8696,
www.southcarolinaarts.com/grants.
auditions
Amahl and the Night Visitors
An Absolute Theatre Company production. Call for audition requirements. Boy sopranos: 9 a.m.; Female lead, 10:30 a.m.; Male lead,
11 a.m., Sat May 12. First Church of the Nazarene: 3120 Kay St. 407-9918.
Mame
7 p.m., May 6-7. Town Theatre:
1012 Sumter St. 799-2510,
www.towntheatre.com.
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Call for audition requirements. 7 p.m., May 6-7. Workshop Theatre: 1136 Bull St. 799-6551.
comedy
The Art Bar Players
Comic improv and sketch comedy. Free. 8:20 p.m. (Second Fri.) Art Bar: 1211 Park St. 929-1098, www.artbarsc.com.
dance
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Performed by the Columbia City Ballet. $12-$42; $8-$32 for students, seniors.
7:30 p.m., Sat May 5. Koger Center:
1051 Greene St. 799-7605,
www.columbiacityballet.com.
Showtime at the Koger — An Invitation to Dance
Performed by the Columbia City Jazz Company. $10-$15; $7-$10 students.
11 a.m. & 7 p.m., Fri May 4. Koger Center: 1051 Greene St. 251-2222,
www.capitoltickets.com.
exhibits
Art Shack Gallery
2701-A Rosewood Dr. 799-9409, artshackgallery.com. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tue-Sat.
• The Rosewood Arts Guild Members Show. Runs through May 12.
Blue Sky Gallery
733 Saluda Ave. 779-4242,
www.blueskyart.com. 11:30 a.m.-
5:30 p.m., Wed-Sat.
• My Deep South. Runs through May 25.
Bus Stop Gallery
2711 Millwood Ave. 360-6794,
www.busstopgallery.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Mon-Sat; 1-6 p.m., Sun.
• Spring Gallery Show. Runs through May 6.
Cameo Art Gallery
805 Meeting St. 796-6910. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon-Fri; Sat-Sun by appointment.
• Melange: Van Martin. Runs through May 19.
• Original art and pottery by local artists. Ongoing.
Cameo Print Gallery
807 Meeting St. 796-6910. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon-Fri.
• Original limited edition prints by local artists. Ongoing.
City Art
1224 Linclon St. 252-3613,
www.cityartonline.com. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon-Fri; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.
• School’s Out IV: Emerging Artists of the Southeast. Runs through May 31.
Columbia College, Spears Music/Arts Center
1301 Columbia College Dr. 786-3298, columbiacollegesc.edu. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon-Wed; 10 a.m.-7 p.m, Thu-Fri;
1-5 p.m., Sat-Sun.
• Defining Identity: Senior Art Exhibit. Runs through May 7.
Columbia Museum of Art
Corner of Main and Hampton streets.
799-2810, www.columbiamuseum.org. $5 adults, $2 students, $4 senior citizens (60+). Free every Sat and free for museum members and children (5-). 10 a.m.-
5 p.m. Wed, Thu, Sat ; 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri; 1-5 p.m. Sun.
• The Birds of America: Audobon Prints. Runs through May 13.
• The Art of Recovery. Runs May 3-31.
• Pablo Picasso’s Head of a Man. Viewable through July.
• Views from a Floating Island: Japanese Works from the Museum Collection. Runs through July 8.
• From Pissarro to Picasso: European Works on Paper. Runs through July 17.
• A Foreign Affair: American Artists Abroad. Runs through July 17.
• The Migration Series: The Art of Jacob Lawrence. Runs through June 24.
• Renoir! Runs hrough October 1.
• Fragile Forms: Contemporary Glass from the Sonia and Isaac Luski Collection. (Ongoing)
The Gallery at DuPRE
807 Gervais St. 546-1143, dupregallery.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tue-Fri; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.
• New Happenings. Runs through June 1.
ifART Gallery
1223 Lincoln St. 238-2351. Noon-7 p.m., Mon-Fri; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.
• David & Edmund Yaghjian. Runs through May 12.
• Eric Miller: New Works. Ongoing.
McCrory Galleri
1276 Assembly St. 400-1205. 11 a.m.-
7 p.m., Tue, Thu & Fri.
• Jazz Age of Early 20th Century America. Runs through May 27.
Richland County Public Library
1431 Assembly St. 929-3434,
www.richland.lib.sc.us. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon-Thu; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri-Sat;
2-6 p.m., Sun.
• One Good Turn Deserves Another. Woodturning art. First level. Ongoing.
• Artwork by students at the Palmetto Center for the Arts. Through June 20.
Robert Mills House
1616 Blanding St. 252-1770,
www.historiccolumbia.com. $5 admission. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tue-Sat; 1-4 p.m., Sun.
• Musical Soles: A Site-Specific Installation by Janet Orselli. Runs through May 20.
S.C. State Museum
301 Gervais St. 898-4902 (weekdays),
898-4978 (weekends);
www.museum.state.sc.us. $5 (ages 13-61); $4 adults (62+); $3 children (3-12); free children (2-). Dollar Sunday: $1 admission the first Sunday of each month. 10 a.m.-
5 p.m., Tue-Sat; 1-5 p.m., Sun.
• Visions of Victory. Runs through May 15.
• Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe. Runs through June 30.
• Aliens. Runs through Sept. 3.
• Carolina Natural. Runs through Sept. 8.
• Edmund Yaghjian: A Retrospective. Runs through Sept. 16.
• Space Exploration. Ongoing.
South Caroliniana Library
910 Sumter St. 777-5158. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon, Wed & Fri; 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Tue
& Thu; 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sat.
• The Great Adventure: The University of South Carolina in World War I. Runs through Dec. 20.
University of South Carolina, McKissick Museum
Located at the top of the USC Horseshoe. 777-7251, cla.sc.edu/MCKS. Free and open to the public. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri,
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.
• A Fool for Art. Runs through May 5.
• USC PhotoVoice International. Through May 12.
• Redcoats: The British Soldier in South Carolina During the American Revolution. Runs through June 2.
• A Call for All: The Great War Summons the Palmetto State. Runs April 21 through Dec. 8.
University of South Carolina McMaster Gallery
1615 Senate St. 777-7480. 9 a.m.-
4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri; 1-4 p.m., Sun.
• USC Faculty Exhibit. Runs through May 6.
Watermark Serenity Gallery
1202 Park St. 750-2000.
• Photography by Beth Hinson. Runs through May 11.
film
History’s Mysteries: Crop Circle Controversy
Documentary about mysterious crop circles in 1980s England. Free with museum admission. 2:30 p.m., Sat May 12. S.C. State Museum: 301 Gervais St.
898-4902 (weekdays), 898-4978 (weekends); www.museum.state.sc.us.
In Search of History: Ancient Aliens
Documentary about how documents and drawings from thousands of years ago might reveal possible visits from extraterrestrial beings. Free with museum admission. 2:30 p.m., Sun May 6. S.C. State Museum: 301 Gervais St. 898-4902 (weekdays), 898-4978 (weekends);
www.museum.state.sc.us.
Main Street Film Crawl
May 4-5. Visit www.nickelodeon.org or www.columbiafestivalofthearts.org for complete schedule or more information. 254-8234, www.nickelodeon.org.
New Ways of Seeing Picasso, Braque and the Cubist Revolution
Free with museum admission or membership. 11:30 a.m., Thu May 10. Columbia Museum of Art: Corner of Main and Hampton streets. 799-2810,
www.columbiamuseum.org.
Pacific Mill Village
About the renovation of 701 Whaley, formerly the Pacific Mills Community Building. $5; free with Columbia Design League membership. 6:30 p.m., Fri May 11. Columbia Museum of Art: Corner of Main and Hampton streets. 799-2810, www.columbiamuseum.org.
literary
Book Discussion Groups
For adults. New members welcome. Richland County Public Library, various branches. 929-3434,
www.richland.lib.sc.us.
Columbia Writers Alliance
6:30-8:30 p.m. (Second Mon.) Bellfield Cultural Arts Center: 2611 Grant St.
699-3297, www.colawriters.com.
Frisson: Artists
Respond to Art Poet Charlene Spearen responds to View from a Floating Island. Free with museum admission or membership. 6:30 p.m., Fri May 4. Columbia Museum of Art: Corner of Main and Hampton streets. 799-2810,
www.columbiamuseum.org.
Heroes and Dragons Comic Club
Call for current reading list. 7:30 p.m. (First Thursday.) Heroes and Dragons:
510 Bush River Rd. 731-4376.
Lexington Writers Group
Meets every other Tues. 6-8 p.m. Lexington County Library. 957-9106.
Literary Sweets
Forming book clubs. Call or visit web site for more information. Literary Sweets: 3800 N. Main St. 254-0371,
www.literarysweets.com.
Novel Ideas Book Discussion Group
7 p.m. (First Tue.) Irmo Library: St. Andrews Road, Irmo, S.C. 731-0958,
932-0572; suschu@umich.edu.
Phoenix Tongue Open Mic Poetry
8-10 p.m. (Wednesdays.) Red Tub:
134 1/2 State St., West Columbia, S.C. 463-8297.
Zuri’s Parallel Worlds
Poetry, music, dance, skits and more. $8 in advance (available at Manifest); $10 at the door. 7 p.m., doors open; show time at
8 p.m. (Last Tue.) Essence: 8605 Two Notch Rd. 446-3934,
www.parallelworlds.info.
music
Acoustic Open Mic
Hosted by Don Russo. 7-9 p.m. (Second Thu.) House Coffee: 116 State St.,
West Columbia, S.C. 791-5663.
Bluegrass Open Stage and Jam Session
7:30 p.m., (Fridays.) Bill’s Music Shop and Pickin’ Parlor: 710 Meeting St. 796-6477, www.billsmusicshop.com.
Dutch Fork Choral Society
$8; free children. 4 p.m., Sun May 6. Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church: 101 E. Boundary St. 345-3736.
Greater Columbia Children’s Choir
With special guests the Children’s Choir of Kershaw County. $5. 7:30 p.m., Tue May 8. USC School of Music Recital Hall:
813 Assembly St. 776-0544,
www.thegccc.org.
Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra
With special guests the Lexington County Choral Society. $15. 7:30 p.m., May 11-12. Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church: 5503 Sunset Blvd. 732-5507.
Le Jazz Cafe
Live jazz music presented by the Skipp Pearson Foundation. Free. 6-10 p.m., Fri May 11. Finlay Park: 930 Laurel St. 400-1207.
Rhythm on the River
This week: The Delta Swagger. Free.
5-8 p.m., Sat May 5. West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheatre:
100 Alexander Rd. 794-6504,
www.rhythmontheriversc.com.
Siquisiri
San Jarocho group from Mexico. Free.
7:30 p.m., Thu May 3. USC School of Music Recital Hall: 813 Assembly St.
777-4336, www.music.sc.edu.
Slap Wore Out
Also: picnic food, improv theatre. $5; $20 per family. 6 p.m., Wed May 2. Washington St. United Methodist Church: 1401 Washington St. 256-2417,
www.washingtonstreetumc.org.
Sterling Chamber Players
Performing works by Bloch and Brahms. $15 ($12 advance). 8 p.m., Fri May 11. Sterling Hall: 320 Senate St. 252-2001.
Vista After 5 Free concert series. Free.
5:30 p.m. (Thursdays.) Jillian’s:
800 Gervais St. 957-7744,
www.vistaafterfive.com.
theatre
Cats
Runs May 4-26. $20; $17 seniors, students, military; $12 children. 8 p.m., Wed-Sat;
3 p.m., Sun. Town Theatre: 1012 Sumter St. 799-2510, www.towntheatre.com.
Grease
Performed by the Newberry County Players. Runs through May 6. Call for ticket prices and reservations. 8 p.m.;
3 p.m. Sun. The Ritz: Main Street, Newberry. 276-1963.
Love Letters
Featuring Barbara Eden. $35-$40. 3 &
8 p.m., May 10-11. Newberry Opera House: 1201 McKibben St. 276-6264,
www.newberryoperahouse.com.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Performed by the Columbia City Ballet. $8-$42. 7:30 p.m., Sat. May 5.
Koger Center: 1051 Greene St. 251-2222, koger.sc.edu.
Nunsense A-Men!
Runs through May 19. $22.50. 7:30 p.m., Wed-Thu; 8 p.m., Fri-Sat; 3 p.m., Sun. Trustus: 520 Lady St. 254-9732,
www.trustus.org.
Pulp Fiction
Runs May 10-26. Call for more information. High Voltage Theatre:
2110 Gervais St. 754-5244.
Twelfth Night
Performed by the South Carolina Shakespeare Company. Runs through
May 4. $10; $7 seniors, military, students.
8 p.m. Finlay Park Amphitheatre.
787-2273, www.scshakespeare.org.
classes & workshops
Alive at 25
Teen driving safety courses offered through May. Call or visit web site for class schedule and more informtion. $35. Dutch Fork High School: 1400 Old Tamah Rd. 732-6778, www.scnsc.org.
Art Classes for Adults
Call or see web site for specific times and classes offered. Columbia Museum of Art: Corner of Main and Hampton streets.
799-2810, www.columbiamuseum.org.
Business Survival Strategies
Call to register. 6-7:30 p.m., Thu
May 10. Palmetto Center for Women:
1510 Barnwell St. 252-2151,
www.palmettocenterforwomen.org.
Chinese Culture Center
Offers classes in Mandarin, tai chi, qi gong, massage and more. Visit web site for complete class schedule. 252-9086, www.chineseculturecenter.org.
City Art
Classes offered in acrylics, watercolor, oil painting and more. Call for complete schedule, cost and more information. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon-Fri; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. City Art: 1224 Lincoln St. 252-3613, www.cityartonline.com.
Community Classes
Available in art, computers, dance, music and more for children and adults. Call for more information. Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center: 2611 Grant St. 255-8161.
Earth Fare
Hosts weekly cooking sessions, workshops and a variety of community events. Please visit their site or call for more information. Earth Fare: 3312 Devine St. 799-0048; www.earthfare.com.
Entrepreneur Information Session
Call or visit web site to register or for more information. $30; $25 advance.
12:30-3 p.m., Wed May 9. University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, Room 856: 1705 College St.
777-5118, www.uscbiz.net.
Entrepreneur Information Session
$30; $25 online. 9-11:30 a.m., Wed May 9. USC Darla Moore School of Business, Room 856: 1705 College St. 777-5118, www.uscbiz.net.
Experience It!
Offering classes in everything from breakdancing to yoga to nutrition. Also offers smoking cessation programs. Call for complete schedule. Experience It!: 6801 St. Andrews Rd. 732-9551.
How to Start Your Own Business in South Carolina
$30. 9 a.m.-noon, Wed May 9. South Carolina Women’s Business Center:
712 Calhoun St. 461-8900.
South Carolina Bar Association
Offers free legal clinics and pro bono legal seminars. Call or visit web site for complete schedule. 799-4015,
www.scbar.org/public/legalclinics.asp.
The Studio
Offers classes in painting, stamping and other arts. Call or visit web site for class schedule and more information. The Studio: 711 E. Main St. 356-3628,
www.studiooldmill.com.
When It’s Time to Be Your Own CEO
$30. 3:30-5:30 p.m., Tue May 8. USC/Columbia Technology Center: 1225 Laurel St. 461-8900.
WoodZone
Offers classes is woodworking. Call or visit web site for complete schedule. WoodZone: 2263 Sunset Blvd. 233-3764, www.woodzone.com.
recreation
Adventure Carolina
Offers canoe & kayak trips, river paddling, hiking and more. Call for event listings and more information. Adventure Carolina: 1107 State St. 796-4505,
www.adventurecarolina.com.
American Singles Golf Association
Columbia chapter. Meet single men and women interested in golf. 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Third Mon.) New Orleans Restaurant. 771-7803, 432-2954;
www.columbia.singlesgolf.com.
Camden Cup Polo Match
$10 general admission; $5 children. Packages available. 1:30 p.m., Sun May 6. Camden Polo Field: Polo Lane and Broad Street. 425-7676, www.fineartscenter.org.
Carolina Cyclers
Organizes several rides each month and meets monthly. 7 p.m. (Fourth Mon.) Carolina Wings & Ribs: 600 Gervais St. 957-6162, www.carolinacyclers.org.
Columbia Hot Flash
Women’s ice hockey. No experience necessary. Two free sessions for newcomers. 8:30-9:45 p.m. (Tuesdays.) Carolina Coliseum. 791-3989,
www.columbiahotflash.com.
Columbia Olde Grey Rugby
No experience necessary. 7-9 p.m., (Tuesday and Thursday.) Earlewood Park. 351-7878, columbiarugby@yahoo.com.
Drop-In Baseball
2-7 p.m. (Sundays.) Woodland Park:
6500 Olde Knight Pkwy. 545-3100.
Elite Co-Ed Volleyball
7 p.m. (Thursdays.) Greenview Park:
6700 Gavilan Ave. 545-3100.
Hash House Harriers
Running/walking club. Call for meeting times and locations. (First and third Sun.) 695-2116, 479-6156.
Healthy Richland Walk and Family Health Festival
Presented by Palmetto Health. Call or visit web site for more information. Walk begins at 8 a.m.; Festival from 10 a.m.-
2 p.m., Sat May 12. Riverfront Park: Laurel St. 296-2273, www.healthyrichland.org.
Lake Murray Yacht Races
Visit web site for times and starting locations. Next race: May 5. 796-4812, www.columbiasailingclub.org/lmyra.
Over-18 Basketball
10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Saturdays.) Woodland Park: 6500 Olde Knight Pkwy. 545-3100.
Palmetto Paddlers
A nonprofit group dedicated to flatwater and whitewater paddling. 7 p.m. (Last Tue.) Luther Lee Building: Corner of Lady and Lincoln streets. 359-4002,
www.palmettopaddlers.org.
Providence Heart & Sole Women’s Five-Miler
Call or visit web site for more information. $35. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m., Sat May 5. Finlay Park: 930 Laurel St.
731-2100, www.heartandsolerun.com.
Saturday Walks
Volunteer-led morning walks through the park. No registration required. Bring a lunch. Free. 9:30 a.m. (Saturdays.) Congaree National Park: 100 National Park Rd. 776-4396 ext. 11. www.nps.gov/cosw.
Senior Tennis
Group and individual play. $1 per two-hour session. 9 a.m. (Tue., Thu. and Sat.) Columbia Tennis Center: 1635 Whaley St. 545-3100.
Senior Tennis
Soft court doubles round robin. Free. 9 a.m. (Mon. and Fri.) Southeast Park and Tennis Center: 951 Hazelwood Rd. 545-3100.
South Carolina AAU Boys 19U State Tournament
Register by May 4. Call or visit web site for more information. $200 per team.
728-3679, www.scaau.org.
USA Rugby Men’s Club Playoffs
USA Rugby Division I, II and III playoffs. Call or visit web site for schedule of games and more information. Lexington Soccer Complex: Gibson Rd. 799-5011,
www.usarugby.org.
Wheelchair Basketball
6:30-8:30 p.m. (Tuesdays.) Denny Terrace Community Center: 6429 Bishop Ave.
754-6720,
www.richlandcountyrecreation.com.
children & teens
Art Shack Kid’s Summer Art Classes
Call or visit web site for class list and more information. Art Shack Gallery:
2701-A Rosewood Dr. 799-9409,
www.artshackgallery.com.
Basketball Fundamentals
For ages 6-12. $12 per month. 6-7 p.m. (Thursdays.) St. Andrews Park: 920 Beatty Rd. 772-6598.
Big Hands Little Hands
A program designed for children and their adult companions. Combines exploration of the gallery with a creative activity.
$12 one adult and child, $6 for members. Each additional child is $3 (limit three). 10:30 a.m.-noon, (Saturdays.) Columbia Museum of Art: Corner of Main and Hampton streets. 799-2810,
www.columbiamuseum.org.
Cavalier Kids Cheer Camp
Runs May 29-June 1. For ages 6-12.
$65 half-day; $85 full-day. 699-2800.
Columbia City Jazz Dance School Fairy Tale Camp
For ages 2-5. Call to register. $65.
252-0252.
Diva Girl Circle Summer Camp
For girls aged 9-17. Runs June 11-Aug. 17. Call for more information. $45 registration fee; $60 weekly tuition. 223-9539.
EdVenture Children’s Museum
$8.95 adults; $6.95 children 12 and under; free for children under 1. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tue-Sat; noon-5 p.m., Sun. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St.
779-3100, www.edventure.org.
• Toddler Tuesdays. Tuesdays,
9:30-11:30 a.m.
• Think Tank. Ongong.
• From Here to Timbuktu. Ongoing.
Family Fun Day
Free. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat May 5. Columbia Museum of Art: Corner of Main and Hampton streets. 799-2810,
www.columbiamuseum.org.
Hey! Listen to This!
Stories, songs and more. Call your local branch for times and dates. Richland County Public Library, various branches. 929-3434, www.richland.lib.sc.us.
Kids’ Summer Camps
Offered by the city of Columbia. Call for list of camps and prices. 545-3100.
Mother-Daughter Tea
$10. Noon-2 p.m., Sat May 5. Crooked Creek Park: 1098 Old Lexington Hwy. 345-6181.
Pilot Tennis Program
Presented by the Richland County Recreation Commission. For ages 5-8.
Call for more information. Begins
May 12. 10 a.m.-noon, Sat May 12. Richland County Tennis Center:
7500 Parklane Rd. 788-3001.
RCPL Children’s Room
Puppet making workshops, hands-on art projects, storytelling and more. Call or visit the web site for a list of activities. Free. Richland County Public Library, Children’s Room: 1431 Assembly St.
929-3434, www.richland.lib.sc.us.
Richland County Recreation Commission Youth Basketball Leagues
Registration open April 17-May 22.
Call for complete list of participating parks. 754-7275.
Richland Northeast High School Summer Camps
Offering summer camps in drama, cheerleading, football, baseball, basketball and more. Call for complete list of camps, costs and more information. 699-2800.
Saturday Storytime
• 10:30 a.m. Richland County Public Library St. Andrews Regional Branch: 2916 Broad River Rd. 772-6675.
• 11 a.m. Richland County Public Library Sandhills Regional Branch: 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Rd. 699-9230.
• 11 a.m. Richland County Public Library Southeast Regional Branch: 7421 Garners Ferry Rd. 776-0255.
• 2 p.m. Richland County Public Library, North Main Branch: 5306 North Main St. 754-7734.
Taekwondo
For ages 8-14. $40 per month. 6-7 p.m. (Wednesdays.) St. Andrews Park:
920 Beatty Rd. 772-6598.
Wee Wednesdays
An introduction to elementary art for preschoolers and adult companions. Includes story time and creative hands-on projects. $6 (members),
$12 (nonmembers); limit three children per adult. 10-11 a.m. (First Wed.) Columbia Museum of Art: Corner of Main and Hampton streets. 799-2810,
www.columbiamuseum.org.
Wild Things Whirligig
Rousing, interactive musical adventure. Space is limited; call to register. Free.
1 p.m. & 3 p.m., Sat May 5; 3 p.m., Sun May 6. Richland County Public Library: 1431 Assembly St. 929-3434,
www.richland.lib.sc.us.
Youth Fitness Club
Offering a variety of aerobics classes for youths. Call for classes and times.
$3 daily pass for residents; $4 non-residents; $2 corporate. Charles R. Drew Wellness Center: 2101 Walker Solomon Way. 545-3097.
Youth Sports Classes
Taekwondo, tennis, cheerleading and more. Call for more information. Bluff Road Park: 148 Carswell Rd. 776-8698.
volunteers
AARP Driver Safety Program
Seeks volunteer instructors. Call or visit web site for more information.
1-888-227-7669, www.aarp.org/drive.
Advantage Hospice
Seeking volunteers. Call for more information 794-4141.
The American Red Cross
Accepting blood donations. Call for a listing of blood drives. Columbia Red Cross Blood Center: 2751 Bull St.
251-6138, 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Looking for mentors to help children and youth reach their potential in life.
691-5700, www.bbbsgc.org.
Communities in Schools in the Midlands
Helps kids stay in school and prepare for life. Volunteers are needed to help change South Carolina’s record of having the worst high school graduation rate in the U.S. 2712 Middleburg Dr., Suite 219.
254-9727, www.cisnet.org/midlands.
Food Not Bombs
Bring a dish to share with hungry people. 1 p.m., (Sundays.) Finlay Park. 256-8968.
Friends of Richland County Public Library
Volunteers are needed to help sort and price donated books for four annual book sales from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursdays. Richland County Public Library Operations Center: 130 Lancewood Rd. 929-3475,
www.richland.lib.sc.us/volunteer.htm.
The Greater Columbia Literacy Council
Seeking volunteers to be trained as adult reading tutors or English language tutors. Greater Columbia Literacy Council:
2728 Devine St. 765-2555,
www.literacycolumbia.org.
Heartland Hospice
Volunteer training available. Call for details. 665-9905.
Host Families Needed
For two intercultural exchange students attending Heathwood Hall. Stipend available. Call or email for more information. 202-628-8226,
justin@forteintel.com.
Killian Elementary REACH
Programs seeks volunteers interested in helping children succeed in school. Thirty-minute sessions, once a week (Mon through Thu). Call Martha Tucker to learn more. 699-2981 ext. 71101, mtucker@ke.richland2.org.
Lutheran Hospice
Seeking caring and compassionate individuals to provide support and companionship to patients. 1505 Blanding St. 461-0420.
PAALS
Foster families needed for puppies in training to be service dogs. Must be able to be home frequently and to commit to weekly training sessions. Call or visit web site for more information. 788-7063,
www.paals.org.
Richland County Public Library
Volunteers are needed for a variety of projects at various branches. Call or visit web site for more information. 929-3436, www.richland.lib.sc.us/volunteer.htm.
Richland County Public Library
Volunteers are needed for a variety of projects at all branches, including patron assistants and conversation partners. Call or visit web site for details. 929-3436, www.richland.lib.sc.us/volunteer.htm.
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
Seeks volunteers to answer crisis lines and provide hospital accompaniment for victims of sexual assault and abuse. Training provided. Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands: 2001-D Greene St. 252-8393 ext 104.
UPS/United Way Tug-a-Plane
Open to businesses and teams of individuals. Benefits United Way of the Midlands. Entry fees vary; call for more information. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat May 5.
UPS Columbia Air Hub: 3400 Edmund Hwy. 822-6515.
Wiregrass Hospice
Seeks volunteers to aid terminal illness patients. No medical training or experience necessary. Call for more information. Wiregrass Hospice:
810 Dutch Square Blvd, Ste. 106. 213-9980.
health & support
Aerobic Classes
Offered at the following locations:
• Water aerobics. Drew Wellness Center: 2101 Walker Solomon Way;
• Land aerobics. Capitol Senior Center: 1650 Park Circle.
Call for more information. 296-2273
Alcoholics Anonymous
Call for meeting times and locations.
254-5301, www.area62.org, www.aa.org.
AromaYoga Classes
Combines essential oils and hatha yoga. Sniff whilst you stretch. 6:15-7:30 p.m. (Tuesdays.)
Yoga and Wellness Center:
2740 Devine St. 251-3478,
ommmeggs@yahoo.com.
Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Straight Alliance
Open to all comers. 8 p.m. (Mondays.) Gambrell Hall, Room 151: USC Campus (corner of Barnwell and College). 544-3885, ragsdajc@mailbox.sc.edu.
Bosom Buddies
For women who have had breast cancer. (Second Tue.) Palmetto Baptist Medical Center, Classroom B: 1501 Sumter St.
296-5244, www.palmettobaptist.org.
Christ-Centered 12-Step Group
Celebrating recovery and dealing with hurts, habits and hang-ups, chemical dependencies, men’s a-z and women’s a-z. 6:30 p.m., (Thursdays.) Green Hill Baptist Church: 1734 Augusta Rd., West Columbia, S.C. 794-5125, www.greenhillbc.org/cr.htm.
Co-Dependents Anonymous
7:30-8:30 p.m., (Sundays.) 3 Rivers Hospital. 796-2602.
Co-Dependents Anonymous
7 p.m., (Tuesdays.) Shandon Presbyterian Church: 607 Woodrow st. 791-8120,
www.coda.org.
Co-Ed Aerobics
$30 per month; $20 per month with student ID. 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Mon & Wed) St. Andrews Park: 920 Beatty Rd. 772-6598.
Columbia Mall Walkers
8:30 a.m. (First Wed.) Columbia Mall.
754-6720 ext. 203.
Community Wellness Weekend
May 12-13. Blood drive, classes, massages and more. Call for more information. Free.
Charles R. Drew Wellness Center:
2101 Walker Solomon Way. 545-3097.
Conflict Resolution Support Group
$55; $40 members. 6:30-8 p.m. (Wednesdays.) Palmetto Center for Women: 1510 Barnwell St. 252-2151,
www.palmettocenterforwomen.org.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Columbia Sponsors a peer support group for persons with mood disorders. 1-2:30 p.m. (First and third Sat.) S.C. Share: 427 Meeting St., West Columbia. 312-1337.
Depression Support Group
$55; $40 members. 6:30-8 p.m. (Tuesdays.) Palmetto Center for Women:
1510 Barnwell St. 252-2151,
www.palmettocenterforwomen.org.
Epilepsy Self-Help and Information Meetings
7 p.m. (Third Tue.) Capital Senior Center: Park Circle. 798-8502, www.lexmed.com.
Epilepsy Self-Help Group
7 p.m. (Third Tuesday.) Capitol Senior Center: Maxcy Gregg Park. 798-8502.
La Leche League
Offers breast feeding support and information for expectant mothers at monthly Columbia and Lexington meetings. Visit web site for meeting times and locations. 356-5188, 240-0524, 732-0675, www.lalecheleague.org.
Lutheran Hospice Grief and Loss Support Group
6 p.m. (Second Tue.) 1505 Blanding St. 461-0456.
Narconon Arrowhead
Offers free addiction counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabilitation centers. 800-468-6933,
www.stopaddiction.com.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Support group sponsors two support groups: one for people with mental illness, and one for their family and friends.
6-7:30 p.m. (Tuesdays.) Trenholm Road United Methodist Church. 3401 Trenholm Rd. 434-3597.
OutSmart in the Midlands
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (Fridays.) OutSmart: 1108 Woodrow St. 779-6586,
www.outsmart.org.
Palmetto Health Care Fair
Free health screenings, health information giveaways and more. Free. 9 a.m.-noon, Sat May 5. Palmetto Health Parkridge:
190 Parkridge Dr. 296-7275.
Palmetto Health Smoking Cessation Program
Open to anyone. Call for times, locations and details. Free. 296-2273.
Palmetto Lupus Society
Call for meeting location. 2-4 p.m. (Second Sat.) 695-1597.
Sex Addicts Anonymous
A program of recovery from harmful, shameful or uncontrollable sexual activities or obsessions. 7 p.m., (Thursdays.)
931-9842, www.saa-recovery.org.
Sexaholics Anonymous
A support group for people striving for progressive victory over lust and its addictive behaviors. 7 p.m., (Mondays.)
253-0285, www.sa.org,
sacolumbiasc@msn.com.
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
Provides services and education in sexual trauma issues. Support groups include teen and adult art groups, and male support groups. 2001-D Greene St. 252-8393.
Sexual Trauma Survivor Support Group
Sponsored by Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and the USC Psychological Service Center. Call for meeting location; all participants must contact by phone to be screened for the group. 6:30 p.m. (Mondays.) 777-4864.
St. Andrews Yoga
Offers a variety of yoga and tai chi classes. Call or visit web site for schedule and more information. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church: 1616 Quail Valley West. 407-3957, www.standrewsyoga.net.
Stepping in Style
8:30 a.m. (Second Tue.) Richland Mall. 754-6720 ext. 203.
Survivors of Suicide
Open to all survivors of a loved one’s suicide. 7-8:30 p.m. (First Tue) Westminster Presbyterian Church: 1715 Broad River Rd. 345-1236.
Transgender Support Group
6:30-8 p.m. (Second and fourth Sun.) Harriet Hancock GBLT Community Center: 1108 Woodrow St. 771-7713.
Writing with the Body
Writing and yoga workshop. 2:30 p.m. (Sundays.) AMSA Studios: 3135 Forest Dr. 782-6171, www.ambastudios.com.
clubs & groups
AAPC Columbia Chapter Meeting Capital Coders
Noon. (Third Thu.) 2 Richland Medical Park. 454-2624,
www.columbiasouthcarolina.lc.aapc.com.
Achievers Toastmasters Club
6:45-8:15 p.m. (First and Third Mon.) Kroger: 10136 Two Notch Rd. 896-8921.
African-American Breastfeeding Alliance
1-3 p.m. (First Saturday) Palmetto Health Richland Hospital: Nine Medical Park. 920-2729.
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Irish/Catholic group promoting Irish culture and heritage. 6:30 p.m. (Second Thu.) Knights of Columbus Hall: Marion and Blanding streets. 732-1823.
Bonsai Club of South Carolina
Call to confirm date. 10 a.m. (Third Sat.) Maxcy Gregg Park Garden Council Building: 1605 Park Circle. 736-5188.
Columbia Camera Club
Instruction, appreciation and competition
of photography. All ages and skill levels.
7 p.m. (First Tue.) Maxcy Gregg Park,
Capitol Senior Center. 786-7022;
www.columbiacameraclub.com.
Columbia Jaycees
7 p.m. (First Mon.) Garden Bistro:
923 Gervais St. www.columbiajaycees.org.
Columbia Linux Users Group (ColaLUG)
6:30 p.m. (Second Thu.) USC Swearingen Bldg. 874-3650, www.colalug.org.
Foreign Language Conversation Groups
Sponsored by the Columbia World Action Council. Different times and locations for different languages; visit web site for more information. www.columbiawac.org.
Godless Columbia
Socializing and discussion. 7-8:15 p.m. (Third Tue.) Nonnah’s Restaurant:
930 Gervais St. 791-0763.
Gold Wing Road Rider’s Association
1 p.m. (Fourth Sat.) Fire Mountain: Garners Ferry Road. 735-1769, 553-0208.
Japanese Conversation Group
7 p.m. (Alternate Thursdays.) Books A Million: 4840 Forest Dr. 873-1419,
www.columbiawac.org.
Main Street Harmonizers
Gospel, patriotic and conventional music in four-part harmony. Chorus, quartet and barbershop chorus. 7:15-9:30 p.m., (Mondays.) Lexington Baptist Church:
308 E. Main St. 803-894-4252, 787-9921.
Marine Corps League Meeting
$25 annual fee. 6 p.m. (Second Thu.) DAV Building: 511 Violet St., West Columbia, S.C. 750-0741.
Midlands Astronomy Club
7:30 p.m. (First Thu.) ETV Offices: George Rogers Blvd. 749-5460,
www.midlandsastronomyclub.org.
NARFE Luncheon Meeting National Active and Retired Federal Employees
Association for all employees and spouses in Lexington and Richland counties.
11:30 a.m. (Second Fri.) Seawells Restaurant: Rosewood Dr. 951-3213, ruthdona@att.net.
Palmetto Baptist Medical Center Toastmasters
12:15-1:15 p.m. (First and Third Tue.)
SC Heart Center training room:
2001 Laurel St. 790-4803,
www.orgsites.com/sc/pbmctoastmasters.
Palmetto Personal Computer Club Special Interest
Special interest groups meet prior to the meeting. 6-8:30 p.m. (Second Thu.) Eastminster Presbyterian Church: 3200 Trenholm Rd. 788-2632,
www.PalmettoPC.org.
Providence Friends Chapter Meeting
A national program for people age 50 and older. 5 p.m. (First Tue.) Providence Health Education Center: 2701 Laurel St. 256-5965, www.provhosp.com.
Saturday A.M. Toastmasters
10-11:45 a.m., (Saturdays.) Richland County Public Library, Cooper Branch: 5317 N. Trenholm Rd. 238-4576, 695-9602;
www.orgsites.com/sc/saturdayam.
Scrabble Club of the Midlands
6-9 p.m. (Thursdays.) Panera Bread: Garners Ferry Rd. 776-4000.
The Secular Humanists of the S.C. Midlands
(Third Sun.) 731-9378,
www.newbanner.com/SecHumSCM.
Sierra Club Monthly Meeting
7:30 p.m. (Third Mon.) Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall: Corner of Woodrow and Heyward streets. 664-4615.
Singles Conversation
Conversation group for seniors. 5:30-
6:30 p.m. (Tuesdays.) Capitol Senior Center: Maxcy Gregg Park. 779-1971.
Two Notch Toastmasters
7-8:15 a.m., (Fridays.) Lizard’s Thicket: 10170 Two Notch Rd. 751-7271,
www.orgsites.com/sc/tnt/.
Women Excelling in Business (WEB)
A networking and business support group for women. Irmo chapter meets several times a month. Vista and West Vista chapters meet 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., first and third Mondays at New Orleans restaurant (West Vista), and first and third Thursdays at MacDougall’s (Vista). 269-2903, 790-1677 (Irmo);
www.womenexcellinginbusiness.com.
Women’s Celebration
6-8 p.m. (First Fri.) The Grand Goddess: 2740 Devine St., Suite 3. 917-7404,
www.thegrandgoddess.com.
YMCA Adventure Guides
6:30 p.m. (Second and Fourth Mon.) YMCA: 401 YMCA Rd. 223-9510,
www.scyguides.org.
arts groups
Midlands Clay Arts Society
$20 annual membership. 7:30 p.m. (Third Tue.) City of Columbia Art Center:
1913 Calhoun St. 603-2562.
Seven Oaks Art League
$20 membership. 7-9 p.m. (Third Thu.) Seven Oaks Recreation Center:
200 Leisure Lane 781-1390.
Trenholm Artists Guild
Open to the public. 7 p.m. (Second Mon.) Forest Lake Recreation Center: 6820 Wedgefield Rd. 736-2739,
www.trenholmartistsguild.org.
spirituality
Columbia Zen Buddhist
Priory Offers meditation instruction and an orientation to our practice, given by our resident Buddhist monk. The Priory is a temple of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives. 6 p.m., (Fridays.) 772-7552, www.columbiazen.org.
Eckankar Worship Service and Discussion
Eckankar addresses the nature of soul, its purpose and destiny. Public is welcome. 10 am. (Second Sun.) 7210 L Broad River Rd. 1-866-413-8889, www.eck-sc.org.
The Ganden Mahayana Buddhist Center
Offers morning and lunchtime meditations, weekly classes, study programs, retreats and workshops. 1202 Main St., 2nd Floor.
256-0150, www.meditationinsouthcarolina.org.
The S.C. Dharma Group
Offers weekly meditation sessions and monthly classes by a Tibetan monk. S.C. Dharma Group: 1320 Brennan Rd. 787-2772, www.scdharma.org. | |
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