Downtown Relay for Life with American Cancer Society

Working to rid the world of cancer,  Dirty Lowdowns, Kickback, and Whiskey Tango Revue will crank up the evening air at the SC Fairgrounds as these bands entertain at the American Cancer Society’s Downtown Relay for Life to rock the night away and raise funds for the American Cancer Society.  

Events include opening remarks by Mayor Benjamin and WLTX anchor Andrea Mock, family friendly tailgating, live blues, country, and rockabilly throughout the night, and of course, the 12 hour relay itself.

Check us out on line and get registered now for an evening of fun and fighting as Downtown Columbia joins together to beat ALL types of cancer!

When: Friday May 6th through Saturday May 7th from 7:00pm – 7:00am

Phone: (803) 750-1693

Web: www.relayforlife.org/ColumbiaSC

34th Annual USC Bands Clinic and Concert Series

The 34th Annual USC Band Clinic will be held February 17-20 on the University of South Carolina campus at the Koger Center for the Performing Arts and the School of Music. The clinic will include performances by the nation's top high school musicians including South Carolina's own Spring Valley High School Symphonic Band and will feature performances by the USC Wind Ensemble conducted by Dr. Scott Weiss, the USC Symphonic Winds conducted by Dr. Rebecca Phillips, the USC University Band conducted by Mr. Steve McKeithen, and the local Palmetto Concert Band conducted by Professor Emeritus James K. Copenhaver, Dr. William Moody, and Dr. Scott Weiss.

Performances begin Friday, February 18 at 7:00pm with the USC Wind Ensemble premiering Steven Bryant's latest work Concerto for Wind Ensemble and continue throughout the weekend.

All concerts are free and open to the public.

Visit www.carolinaband.org for more details and a complete itinerary of the weekend's events.

Save the Date for City Center Partnership’s 2011 Urban Tour

When: Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Where: Main Street between Gervais and Laurel Streets in downtown Columbia

City Center Partnership is pleased to announce the 4th annual Urban Tour will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2011. The Urban Tour is a chance to explore and enjoy a self-guided tour of Columbia’s Main Street with special offers and giveaways from retailers and restaurants, samples of food and drink, live entertainment, a glimpse into downtown living, carriage rides and stories behind some of the historic buildings.  The tour runs between Gervais and Laurel Streets and can be started anywhere down Main Street. The tour will end with a concert in the 1200 block of Main Street between Gervais and Lady Streets.

Web: www.citycentercolumbia.sc
Phone: 803-233-0620

Is our State Broke?... Or is our System Broken?

Is our State Broke?... Or is our System Broken?

A presentation on how South Carolina can inmporive our economic competitiveness and funding for essential public services.

Speaker: Michael Fanning, Ph.D

Executive Director at the Olde English Consortium

When: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 7:30am

Where: The Summit Club, Columbia, SC

Registration is first come, first serve and limited to 200 participants. Event opens to the general public January 7. Email kyon@columbiachamber.com to register.

This even is hosted by the Midlands Business Leadership Group.

This event is sponsored by the Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce.

Web: www.columbiachamber.com

Kick Off the New Year with a Free Visit to the Zoo

Riverbanks Expresses Gratitude for Community Support with Free Fridays
 

Jump start the New Year with a free visit to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Free Fridays for residents of Richland and Lexington counties get underway this Friday, January 7, and continues each Friday through the months of January and February.

Riverbanks is a special purpose district and receives funding each year from the taxpayers of Richland and Lexington counties. To qualify for free admission, Richland and Lexington county residents will be asked to show proof of residency with a valid ID or a copy of their property tax statement. All other visitors will be charged regular admission. There is no limit to the number of Fridays Richland and Lexington county residents can visit during the promotion – they can come one Friday or all eight.

Riverbanks’ winter hours are 9am to 5pm daily. January and February are a great time to visit the Zoo because many of the animals are more active during the cooler winter months. If the weather is chilly, guests can enjoy some indoor animal exhibits including the Birdhouse at Riverbanks, Aquarium Reptile Complex, Gorilla Base Camp and Koala Knockabout.

Web: www.riverbanks.org

Mark your calendar for the next Adopt-A-Street Cleanup on Saturday, August 23, 2008!

ADOPT-A-STREET CLEANUP - SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2008

Project Manager: Mandi Engram

COR has signed a two year agreement with Keep the Midlands Beautiful to participate in the City of Columbia’s Adopt-A-Street program and needs volunteers. We have adopted a section of Hampton Street from Assembly Street to Harden Street.

Remaining 2008 Pickup Dates:
August 23, 2008
Final pickup in 2008 TBA

*In case of rain, the cleanup will automatically be postponed for the following Saturday. For more information about Keep the Midlands Beautiful and the Adopt-A-Street program, please visit http://www.keepthemidlandsbeautiful.com/. For more information about Columbia Opportunity Resource, please visit http://www.ourcor.org/.

LOCATION: We will meet in front of the Columbia Museum of Art.

STREET SECTION: The street section we have adopted is on Hampton Street from Assembly Street to Harden Street.

DATE: Saturday, August 23, 2008

TIME: 9:00 am – 11:00 am

PARKING: There is public metered parking throughout the downtown area, as well as several garages.
- Washington Street Garage (1100 Washington Street): Corner of Washington and Assembly
- Lady Street Garage (1100 Lady Street): Corner of Lady and Assembly
- Sumter Street Garage (1400 Sumter Street): Sumter Street between Washington and Hampton
- Taylor Street Garage (1100 Taylor Street): Assembly between Taylor and Blanding
- Sumter Street lot: Corner of Sumter and Blanding

MAP: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1515+Main+Street,+columbia,+sc+29201&sll=34.007598,-81.027904&sspn=0.015689,0.028925&ie=UTF8&ll=34.008131,-81.029449&spn=0.015689,0.028925&z=15&om=1

Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for volunteering!

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