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Top Ten Fun Things To Do In Aiken, SC This Week!
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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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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Events and Happenings in Aiken, South Carolina from True South Aiken
Events and Happenings in Aiken South Carolina
Week Beginning December 7th, 2009
Happy Pearl Harbor Day- we appreciate the members of our armed forces who work tirelessly to
provide us with security and freedom!
1) Night of 1000 Lights in Downtown Aiken on Thursday, December 10th beginning at 5:00 p.m. Downtown vendors will offer special holiday shopping sales while shoppers enjoy an evening lit by thousands of luminaries that will line the streets.
2) Enjoy an evening of Jazzat the Ethridge Center at USCA. Beginning at 7:00 on Friday, December 11ththe concert will feature Preston and Weston with Sandara Simmons.
3) Enjoy a choral performance by the Masterworks Chorale of Aiken at 5:00 on Sunday, December 13th. Tickets are available at the Ethridge Center box office for 10.00 each.
4) Nightly venture to Hopeland Gardens for their annual Christmas in Hopelands light display. The lighting begins at 5:30 with a shuttle running from Whisky Road (Goodwill) until 9:00 p.m.
5) Join the Aiken Choral Society for their annual Holiday Home Tour. Tour begins at 4:00 with maps available at 3:30 from the Chamber of Commerce and other partner vendors. 803-642-0467 for more information.
6) It’s a Wonderful Life! Enjoy the play at the Washington Center of the Arts December 11th and 12th at 8:00 p.m.
7) On Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 2:00pm Have fun at the Reptiles and Turtles Program with Book Signing The authors Whit Gibbons and Judy Green will introduce The Animal Answer Guide and Lizards and Crocodiles of the Southeast their two newest offerings to the public.
8) Attend the Nutcracker Ballet at the Ethridge Center 803-641-3305 for more information. Performance by the Aiken Civic Ballet Group will begin at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12th.
9) Go to the Aiken Farmers Market for Holly Days! Vendors will have wreaths and other holiday wears as well as the usually fabulous selection of winter produce. Saturday December 12th from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
10) Pony Up! At the Highlands Horse Show progressive jumping will be in full spring! http://www.psjshows.comfor more information. December 12th and 13th admission is free.
Top Ten Things to do in Aiken, South Carolina the Week of October, 26th
ONE: Visit the Western Carolina’s State Fair
Aiken County Fairgrounds
Saturday October 25th through Saturday October 31st, 2009
Fun, Rides, Games, and Contests. One of the south’s best State Fairs
by far!
Visit HERE for more details
TWO: Go on a Ghost Tour!
Aiken Downtown Ghost Tours
Hear about your favorite haunts and their Aiken history on a guided walking tour
October 29th, 30th, and 31st
Call 803-270-0773 for details
THREE: Ansel Adams Exhibit
One day lecture by the currator of the Columbia Museum of Art
on Ansel Adams
Aiken Center for the Arts
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Call call 803-641-9094 for more information
FOUR: Trick or Treat on Newberry Street
Join the Aiken Downtown Association for Trick or Treating
Games, food, fun, and costumes!
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Call 803-642-7649 for more details
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FIVE: Enjoy the NightWatch
Aiken Community Playhouse
Friday October 30th and Saturday October 31st
803-648-1438
SIX: Polo, Polo, Polo
Fall Second 8 Goal by the Aiken Polo Club
Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
Visit HERE for more details
SEVEN: Have Fun at a Real Rodeo
4th Annual Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo
Edgefield, SC Lazy J Arena
803-637-5369 for more Information
EIGHT: Meet Elise Lufkin Author of “To the Rescue”
The Wilcox Inn
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Visit HERE for more information
NINE: Opening Fox Hunt
Join the Whiskey Road Opening Fox Hunt
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Contact 803649.0638 for more information
TEN: Polish Your Presentation Skills
Aiken Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Series
Wednesday, October 28th
Visit HERE for more information
From a Recent LIVEAIKEN.com Blog Report:
Top Ten Things to Do This Week in Aiken, SC September 28th
The Week of September 28th, 2009
One: Enjoy the Wildflowers from Hitchock Woods
Sunday, September 27th 3:00 p.m. Aiken County Library
Enjoy a slide presentation featuring wildflowers from Hitchock Woods
Visit HERE for more details
Two: Be on the Look Out for Monsters and Aliens
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Watch Monsters vs. Aliens at the Aiken County Library
Visit HERE for more information
Three: Enjoy a Gallery Crawl without the Crawl
All Week at the Aiken Center for the Arts
Enjoy Dawn Beckerling, Helen Verglas, and the Aiken Class of 69 Exhibits this week at the Gallery
Visit HERE for more information
Four: Attend an 8 Goal Tournament
Aiken Polo Club kicks off its 8 Goal Tournament
Thursday, October 1st
Visit HERE for more information
Five: Drink from a Silver Cup
302 Polo- Silver Cup Tournament
October 2nd to the 18th
Visit HERE for more information
Six: Show Jumping Show Jumping
Attend the PSJ Local Show at the Highlands Jumping Center
October 3rd to 4th
Visit HERE for more information
Seven: Learn the Fine Equestrian Art of Dressage
Attend a Dressage Clinic with Stacy Larsson
at the Longfield Stables Palmetto Bluff Club
Visit HERE for more details
Eight: Be in Aiken as the Fall Weather Arrives
Fall will officially be arriving in Aiken on Wednesday, September 30th!
Check the local Forcast HERE temperatures expected with sun in the mid seventies!
Enjoy a walk along the downtown walkways, through arbors, around fountains,
and down painted alley ways.
Nine: Run with the ARC on Whiskey!
Join the Aiken Running Club for their annual Whiskey Road Races
a 10K, 1 mile, and 2 mile to benefit the Cumbee Center
Call: 803-649-0480 for more information
Ten: Visit the Green House in Kings Ridge
Understand what it means to go “Green” with a tour of our green home
in Kings Ridge http://www.kingsridgesc.com
Call Jim 803-335-8468 for more details!
* True South Communities does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, familial status, handicap, or national origin. For amusement only information should be confirmed with hosting company/party of each event. Information may contain errors and is subject to change without notice.
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
Remember to tell them you saw in on liveaiken.com!
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!
* True South Communities does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, familial status, handicap, or national origin. For amusement only information should be confirmed with hosting company/party of each event. Information may contain errors and is subject to change without notice.