Archive for the ‘Celebrations’ Category

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This Weeks Theme is Spring is Busting out All Over in Aiken, SC!

1) Monday, May 3rd through Saturday, May 8th join in the Celebrate Aiken activities as Jim Harrison “Scenes of Aiken” Exhibition is shown at the Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens St., Aiken. View the poster nationally know artist, Harrison has completed for the 175th anniversary celebration. For more information call 803-641-9094 or visit www.aikencenterforthearts.org

2) Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 attend an 1830′s Picnic and Lawn Party to be held at the Rye Patch as part of the ongoing Celebrate Aiken event schedule. Admission is free-bring your own lunch.

3) WWE Smackdown at the USCA Convocation Center, 375 Robert Bell Pkwy., Aiken. www.Georgialinatix.com or call 803-643-6901 for more information.

4) Join the Aiken Bicycling Club for a Saturday ride. Rides are held every Saturday beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Odell Weeks Activity Center. Contact: tjlexc5@aol.com for more information

5) The lobster race will be held again in downtown Aiken. Join the fun and participate in lobster races, music and lots of great food. Call 803.649.9500 or visit www.lobsterrace.com for more information.

6) The Sixth Annual Aiken Garden Show will be held on May 7th and 8th and is sponsored by the Aiken County Historical Society. More information 803.641.6777. Proceeds to benefit Aiken Land Conservancy & Aiken Garden Club Council.

7) The Aiken Library will hold a book signing on Tuesday, May 4th at 6:00 p.m. with author Susan Richards. Richards book Saddled has just been released.

Birds and Butterflies Nature Series Begins at 7:00 pm on May 4th. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED call; 803-649-7999. Shop discounts & special door prizes and refreshments at each seminar at Birds & Butterflies.

9) May 9th and every Sunday attend a polo match at Whitney Field. Matches begin at 3:00 p.m. 803- 643-3611 for more information.

10) Enjoy a weekly vocal review. Hosted by the Wilcox Inn on Saturday’s during the summer beginning at 6:00 p.m. and lasting until 8:00 p.m. Vocals from times long past will be performed in the main lobby of the Hotel. Call 803-648-1898 for more details.

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This Weeks Theme is Art and Horses, Everywhere… as Aiken celebrates spring through many different artistic and equestrian venues!

1)  Monday April 19th through the 24th join in the Celebrate Aiken activities as Jim Harrison “Scenes of Aiken” Exhibition is shown at the   Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens St., Aiken.  View the poster nationally know artist, Harrison has completed for the 175th anniversary celebration.  For more information call 803-641-9094 or visit www.aikencenterforthearts.org

2)  Aiken Center for the Arts announces its exhibits for the month of April: Brooks Gallery – ACA Annual Students Arts Exhibition; Aiken Artist Guild Gallery – Mary Ann Brock.  Exhibits are open from 10 to 5 daily Monday through Friday.  Call the Center for More info, call 803-641-9094.

3)  The Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta, announces its Spring Exhibits:  ‘The Magnificent Fifty-The Southern Capitols’ through the 24th and  ’Body of work-The Human Figure’ through May 29th.  Also the ‘History of North Augusta Garden Clubs’ , ‘The Artworks of Florence Euganks Connelly & Edith Jackson Alexander, and ‘Tying the Knot A Century of Weddings’ will run through June 26th. ;  For more information call 803-441-4380

4)  The April 4 Goal Invitational Polo Eventis hosted by The Aiken Polo Club;  Whitney Field, Tickets for viewing and the social tent are available. For more information call 803-643-3611 or visit www.aikenpoloclub.org.

5)  ‘The Dixie Swim Club’ theatrical presentation will be held  at the USCA Etherredge Center, on April, 19th and 20th @7:30pm;  Call 803-641-3305 for more information.

6)  On April 24th and 25th the Aiken Bicycle Club will sponsor its annual Aiken to Ride. Bicycle race through Aiken,Wagener and Williston.   For information visit www.aikenbicycleclub.org.

7)  Langley Pond Sprint Triathlon will be held on April 24th at 8:00 a.m..  This event is sponsored by the Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism  For info call 803-642-7559.

8)  Enjoy a fun filled day of Space Exploration as the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center celebrates: National Astronomy Day on Saturday, April 24th, 2010 Rain or shine.  For more info visit: http://rpsec.usca.edu or call 803-641-3313.  The day will also be celebrated at the DuPont Planetarium as they Show ‘To the Moon and Beyond’   Show times 7pm, 8pm, 9pm and 10pm.For more info visit: http://rpsec.usca.edu or call 803-641-3313.

9)  The Annual Strawberry Festival will be held at  Mead Hall, on Saturday the 24th of April.  Enjoy a festival atmosphere with all the Strawberry delights your taste buds can call for.  Call 803-644-1122 for more information.

10)  A Little Wrestling maybe?  WWE Smackdown at the USCA Convocation Center, Visit www.Georgialinatix.com or call 803-643-6901 for more information on this event to be held on Saturday the 24th of April.

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11)  AA Spring Mastersto be held at the Highfields Event Center on the 21st through the 25th of April.  For More Information (803) 649-3505 psjshows@aol.com

12)  Join a book discussion on “Undaunted Courage” by Steven Ambrose at the Aiken County Library on Thursday, April 22nd at 7:00 p.m.

13)  On  April 24th join the Aiken Running Club for he Riedell 5K at USCA. More Information:  www.runaiken.com.

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The Week of February 22nd through March 1st, 2010

1)  Attend an evening of dance and art at the USCA Convocation Center on Thursday night the 25th at 7:00.  The Columbia Classical Ballet presents “Cabaret”and evening filled with a variety of dance acumen! 

More Information:  706-262-4573

2)     Enjoy a historical walking tour of downtown Aiken as part of the year long Celebrate Aiken festivities.  The tour begins at Aiken Preparatory School at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 27th, rain or shine!

More Information: 803-648-7612

3)  Have fun at a Jumping Derby… equestrian style!  Hosted by Paradise Farm on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010. 

More Information:  leslie@paradisefarmaiken.com

4)  Enjoy a historical presentation at the Living History Park in North Augusta, SC as they celebrate the “Last Saturday of the Month”.  18th  Century actors and exhibitions will be held throughout the day on Saturday, February 27th.  Opens at 10:30 and runs until 4:00  

More Information:  lynn@colonialtimes.us

5)  Attend a “Great Decisions Discussion”  on U.S.-China Security Relations at the Aiken County Library-Sunday February 28th, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. the discussion will be based on a 30 minute video shown at 2:30. 

More Information:  803-641-6875 

6)  Learn how to cook Gnocchi, Shrimp, Nicoise Salad, Beef Burgundy and Chocolate Mousse with chef Manuel Verney at Manuel’s Bread Cafe on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 7:00 p.m..  Open to the first 12 reservations.  Price is $75 per person, which includes dinner and wine.  (Restaurant will be closed that night.) 

More Information:  Call 803-380-1323 or email manuelvc@comcast.net to reserve your spot

7)  “Meet me in St. Louis”will be performed by the Aiken Community Playhouse at the Washington Center for the Arts on Saturday, February 26th, 27th, and 28th 2010. Show times are at 8:00 Friday and Saturday and 3:00 Sunday.

More  Information:  803-648-1438

8)  Join the ARC (Aiken Running Council) as they travel to Lexington for the Lexington Race Against Hunger 10K to be held on Saturday, February 27th, 2010.

More Information:  HERE

9)  Enjoy networking with the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours.  The event will be held at “The Haven at Market Street Station” on Thursday, February 25th,  5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.

More Information:  HERE

10)  Go back in time at the ninth annual Battle of Braxton Bridge reenactment.  The event will be held at the historical Braxton Bridge Plantation on Saturday, February 27th, and Sunday February 28th, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

More Information:  803-625-3585

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Top 10 list of things to do the week of January 25th, 2010 in Aiken, South Carolina

1)  Aiken County Historical Museum,  Friends of the Museum weekly lecture series.  January 26th, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.  Owen Clary, Chairman of the Aiken Historical Commission will discuss  Aiken County history beginning with the early history and ending with the construction of the “Bomb Plant”.   $30 for non-members of the Friends of the Museum and $25 for current members. 

More Information:  Call 803-642-2015

2)   “Visions of the Great Plains” at Main Street Souvenirs on January 27th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. there will be a Concert and Art Exhibit, featuring Scott Kirby a Visual artist and composer.  The event will be held at the  Etherredge Center  Tickets: $15 per person (students admitted free w/ID). 

More Information:  803-641-3305. 

3)  ‘Squabbles’ - A play at the Aiken Community Playhouse a comedy about a  father-in-law who is pitted against a mother and their resulting squabbles. Friday the 29th and Saturday the 30th at  8pm. 

More Information: 803-648-1438

4)  Saturdays in the Park at the Living History Park will feature a living history demonstration.  January 30th, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. (providing weather is good) Free to the general public.Saturday in the Park, Living History Park, 299 W. Spring Grove Ave., North Augusta.

More Information:   www.colonialtimes.us  or  (803)-279-7560
 

5)  Red Nose Run 5K, 10K sponsored by the ARC (Aiken Running Council)  Saturday, January 30th 8:00 am to 10:00 am.  

More Information: http://www.runaiken.com/events/red_nose_app_10.pdf  or Alex Nicyper 803-254-0118

6)  Pinch Gut Puffer Run in  Augusta, GA  on Saturday, January 30, 8am – 11am at the Augusta Museum of History. The XC course for runners and walkers traces the historic path of Private Puffer. This 7.5K (4.7 mile) run will begin at Standard Textile at Goodrich Street and end at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Augusta. Shuttle bus starts @ 7:45 am, Race at 9 am.

More Information:  HERE

7)  Polo, Polo, and more Polo  The Winter I Recognized Horse Trials for Beg. Novice – Novice – Training will be held on January 30th, 2010 at the Pinetop Farm

More Information:  Gwen Urbanik gsupmu@aol.com

8)  Live Performance by Caroline McIntyreas she portrays  Mary Draper Ingles, Survivor of the Wilderness, 1755.  The program is told Chautauqua-style,which encourages questions from the audience. It is sponsored by the Speaker’s Bureau Program of the SC Humanities Council. This program is intended for ages 12 to adult on Saturday January 30th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.

More Information:  HERE

9)  At the Aiken County Public Library join the Great Decisions Discussion – Special Envoys – This popular current events discussion returns to the Aiken Library with new topics for 2010.  Sunday, January 30th, 2010 at 2:30 p.m.

More Information:  call 641-6875

10)  Aiken Standard Battle of the Bands registration is due on January 29th, 2010. Register your band now for the great Spring Event! 

Registration Form:  HERE

 

Top 10 list of things to do the week of January 18th, 2010 in Aiken, South Carolina

1)  ‘Historic Banksia Watering Trough Dedication’ at the Aiken County Historical Museum at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 23rd.  This function is a contributing event to Celebrate Aiken.   A hunt breakfast hosted by Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum and the Equestrian Community will follow the open to the public event.

More Information:   Contact Billy Benton (803-649-0045) or Elliot Levy (803-642-2015)

2)  ‘Squabbles’ will be performed at the Aiken Community Playhouse.  Enjoy a comedic performance about a father-in law and a mother. January 22nd and 23rd at 3pm and 8:30 p.m. on the 24th. 

More Information: 803-648-1438,or email info@aikencommunityplayhouse.com or www.aikencommunityplayhouse.com.
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3) On January 23rd, attend an Aiken Illustrated Book Signing by Ginny Soutworth and Richard Pearce.  The book was created in honor of the 175th Celebrate Aiken Event.  2:00 to 3:30 at the Aiken County Library- Aiken, SC

More Information:  http://aikenlibraryfriends.com/events.html

 4)  Enjoy a great journaling workshop at the Aiken Branch of the Aiken County Library from 2:00 to 3:00 on the 24th.  ”You do not need a special locked book to keep a journal! Adult participants should bring their own pen and notebook to this free program.

More Information:  HERE

5)  On Saturday the 23rd, Watch the incredible Sandy Hills Farm Jumping Derby.  This preliminary is for Beg.Novice.  1195 Sizemore Road in Aiken.

More Information: (803) 295-7065

6) Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours this Thursday, January 21st . Open your eyes to medicine and art.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers (ARMC) at the Aiken Center for the Arts (122 Laurens Street, SW).  Meet ARMC executives, new physicians, and mingle with key medical staff.  Includes a fabulous Art Show which is part of this years 175th Celebration of Aiken History. 

More Information: Contact: The Aiken Chamber of Commerce

7)   January 22nd to the 30th at the James Brown Arena in Augusta have fun at the Augusta Equestrian Futurity.

More Information and full list of events:  www.augustafuturity.com

8)  Winter Opera Performance Galaby the Aiken Opera Society on Saturday, January 23 6 to 9 p.m. at Banksia.

More Information:  Jane Gunnell (803) 215-6164.

9)  The Midday Music & Lunch Concert Seriesat First Presbyterian Church of Aiken 12:00 Noon. Lunch follows the 30 minute concert. On the corner of Laurens Street and Barnwell Street. 

More Information: 803.648.2662.
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10)    The Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra 8:00 p.m. the Etherridge Center.

More Information:  www.usca.edu/ec   Phone: 803-641-3305

Events and Happenings Around Aiken South Carolina for the week of January 11th, 2010

1)  The Redneck Tenors are Broadway Bound as they performat the Etherredge Center which is located at  471 University Pkwy., Aiken. on Friday, at 8:00 p.m.  For more information call 803-641-3305.

2)  ‘Squabbles’  performed will be performed on Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. at the Aiken Community Playhouse/Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 126 Newberry St., Aiken.  The play puts a father-in-law against a mother in a hilarious set of squabbles.  For more information, call 803-648-1438, email info@aikencommunityplayhouse.com or visit their website at www.aikencommunityplayhouse.com.

3)  The 57th Annual Camellia  Floral Show will be held  at the Aiken Mall, 2441 Whiskey Rd.  This event is hosted by the Aiken Camellia Society. Exhibitors may include any grower and blooms may be entered in the contest from 8:00 a.m to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday the 16th.   The Event will be open to the public on Saturday from 3:00 pm-8:00 pm and on Sunday from 1:00pm-6:00pm.  Contact Mr. Lee Poe at 803-648-8249 or Mr. Jim Dickson at 803-279-9451 for more information.

4)  On Saturday the 16th of January from 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.  at the USC Aiken Convocation Center, Brides, Brides to be, and those Dreaming of being a Bride will en joy Aiken’s Premiere Wedding Expo.  Enjoy caterers, musicians,  florists, photographers, rentals, formal wear, gowns, and more. There will be a  “mock reception” that will be celebrated throughout the day so attendees can watch their vendors in ‘motion” the theme this year is “Groovy”

5)  Dupont Planetarium at USC Aiken features two great events for you to attend on Saturday the 16th – Mission to Mars at 7 pm. and Digistar Laser Fantasy 9 pm.

6)  The Aiken bicycle clubmeets at Maria’s Mexican on Pine Log road on  Monday January 11th, 2010 from  6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

7)  The 2nd Annual Icicle Ball benefits the ACTS Food Programs and featured dinner, music and dancing will be held  at the prestigious Newberry Hall on January 16th, 2010 from 6:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. The cost is $50.00 per person and music will be provided by Palmetto Groove.  Black Tie Optional.  For more information call ACTS 649-3800

8)  Baby it’s Cold Outside!  The AA Winter Equestrian Fall Festival II will be held at the Highfields Event Center at 147 Warehouse Road in Aiken on  January 13-17 Contact (803) 649-3505 or psjshows@aol.com for more information.

9)  Attend anequestrian educational event for drivers hosted by the Aiken Driving Club on January 13th, at 7:00p.m.  The theme for the evening is “Putting Your Best Foot Forward”.  contact Peggy Keeler at 803-641-0372 for more information. 

10)  Catch a Great Flick at the Aiken County Library on January 15th, 2010 from 2:00 to 3:00 as they show the movie  Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

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