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Things to do in Aiken, SC the week of May 3rd
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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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Things to do in Aiken, South Carolina
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 Top Ten List in Aiken, South Carolina
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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Top Ten Things to Do in Aiken, SC the week of November 23rd, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving Edition of LiveAiken.com!
Spotlight: One Table visit onetable.org for more details.
Something not seen in any other community I have lived or visited on the day of feasting we Americans call Thanksgiving happens in downtown Aiken every year! The ONE TABLE celebration began in 2005 and is an opportunity for neighbors from Aiken to gather together around a community banquet table and enjoy Thanksgiving as a community, just the way the pilgrims did it! Billed on their website as a “hand shake” rather than a hand out, pictures from events past and comments by local authority and celebrity figures posted on the website tell a story of an amazing opportunity to enjoy all that is Aiken, SC during a time of gratitude and hope for the future! Details on the event are listed below but you may also contact Kathryn Wade at 803-295-8585. This year more than 2000 residents are expected to gather from 11:00 to 2:00 in The Ally just behind City Hall.
1) One Table- community Thanksgiving table in The Ally behind City Hall from 11:00 to 2:00 on ThursdayNovember 26th.
2) The Blessing of the Hounds- The Aiken Hounds opening meet and The Blessing of the Hounds happens on Thanksgiving day, November 26th at 11:00 a.m. visit http://www.aikenhounds.com for more information.
3) Enjoy a Quilt Show and Exhibit- Hosted by the Aiken Historical Society enjoy a great display of this amazing form of artwork that has been handed down as a legacy through the ages. Show will be from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Aiken Historical Society located on Newberry Street. 803-642-2015 or museum@aikencountysc.gov for more information.
4) Visit The Jim Harrison Gallery- A customer appreciation event will be hosted on Saturday, November 29th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Jim Harrison will be on site to personally sign any purchased artwork. They will be giving away a free print with each purchase!
5) It’s A Wonderful Life- the play will be held at the Washington Center for Performing Arts on Friday and Saturday. Based on the beloved film by Frank Capra the play will be held both nights at 8:00pm. For more information go to http://www.aikencommunityplayhouse.com.
6) Attend the United States Equestrian Association Horse Trials at the Pinetop Farm. Contact 706-449-3039 for more details on this event located in Thompson Georgia and attended by many equestrian lovers in Aiken, SC.
7) Get an Aiken Arts Registry Listing- Aiken continues to compile a list of area artists in a list that can be requested by emailing bgassman@aiken.net. Need to commission a woodworker, artist, graphic designer, or mixed discipline artist? This is the place to go for a comprehensive listing of available talent in our area! If you are an artist wanting to be on the registry, visit HERE for details.
8) Bike, Bird, or Hike along the Greenway in North Augusta- Just minutes our neighbor, North Augusta offers a seven mile paved greenway path that winds its way through some of our areas most spectacular natural amenities. Join friends and family in saluting the amazing weather we have in our area by visiting the Greenway today! A great place to walk off that extra green bean or pineapple casserole you inhaled on Thanksgiving! HERE for more details
9) Visit the Aiken Farmers Market on Tuesday to pick up those last minute fresh shopping and decorative items needed for your family feast! The market is actually open 7 days a week with vendors preferring Tuesday’s and Saturday’s during the winter months beginning in January. Hours are from 8:30 am to 1:30pm. Call 803-642-7761 to verify time, produce available and in season and for directions.
10) Visit a Green Home under constructionand visit with Custom Builder Don Cerra. Don will explain the benefits of going green as you tour his green home under construction in Kings Ridge, a True South Communities Gated Homestead. Call 803-335-8468 for an appointment.
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Aiken, South Carolina Top Ten Things To Do Week of September 21st, 2009
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Does Aiken Have Taste? Enjoy the Taste of Downtown Aiken Wednesday, September 22nd, 5:00 to 7:30 Stroll through downtown while sampling some of the finest cuisine in the South! Visit HERE for more details Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com! Two:Do You Know Your Herbs? Attend an Herb Fair Saturday, September 26th, 9:00 a to 2:00 In nearby Montmorinci enjoy hand made items, local produce, and demonstrations Three: Nature, A Great Book, Time to Relax? Enjoy Storytime in Hopeland Gardens Tuesday, September 22nd, 4:00 p Bring a blanket, bring the family, relax and enjoy a great story told in the beautiful setting of Hopeland Gardens Visit HERE for more details Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com! Four: Are you Carefree? Participate in World Carfree Day! Tuesday, September 22nd Walk, take a bike, or jog to work? Celebrate carfree day with other eco-conscious participants around the globe- Sponsored by the Cycling Association (always wear a helmet and observe safety rules when riding and walking on the open road) Visit HERE for more details Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com! Five: Are You Ready to Ramble? Participate in the Augusta Broad Street Ramble 10K! Saturday, September 26th, 2009 7:00 a Enjoy a 10K sanctioned under the USTFA beginning on Broad Street in nearby Augusta, Georgia! Visit HERE for more details Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com! Six: Become a Mad Scientist? Grades 1 to 5 Participate in Science Experiments at the Library! Thursday, September 24th, 2009 4:00 p to 4:45 Students in grades 1 to 5 join us to learn new uses for cabbage juice, make cold oil bubble, and blow up balloons without wasting a breath! Visit HERE for more details
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Eight: What are You Doing After Hours? Join the Business After Hours by the Aiken Chamber! Thursday September 24th, 2009 5:00 p to 7:00 p Great networking hosted by the Chamber at the Hounds Lake Country Club Visit HERE for more details Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com!
Nine: Polo… Polo… Polo…? Aiken Polo Club 4 Goal Tournament! Thu Saturday September 26th, Enjoy Polo with the Aiken Polo Club Visit HERE for more details Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com!
Ten: Do You Like Bluegrass! Attend the Aiken Bluegrass Festival! Thu Saturday September 26th, 3:00 p At Whitney field several bands on tap Visit HERE for more details Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com!
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