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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.
Live Aiken Reports on the Sidewalk Sale in Downtown Aiken!
Watch video of our live Reporter, Alma Dunnavant at the recent Aiken Downtown Sidewalk Sale!
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:
Aiken, South Carolina Top Ten Things To Do Week of September 21st, 2009
Want your event listed? Contact catherine@truesouthcommunities.com and we will get it on for you! ** restrictions apply
One:
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.
Top Ten List of Things to do in Aiken, South Carolina for the week of August 14th, 2009
Want your event listed? Contact catherine@truesouthcommunities.com and we will get it on for you! ** restrictions apply
One: Polo, Polo, Polo… its that time of year! Whitney Field Polo Match Sunday, September 19th, 2009 3:00 p.m. Tailgating only this week- Social Tent opens the 4th Visit www.aikenpoloclub.org for more info! Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!Two: Polo, Polo, Polo… its that time of year! Copa de Plata- New Bridge Polo Club Wednesday September 16th, 2009 thru October 3rd, 2009 8 Goal- entry forms available online! Contact Willie Hartnett at (803) 979 1617 for more info! Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!
Three: Polo, Polo, Polo… its that time of year! Pony Express vs Barrington followed by Thursday night Tango! Thursday September 17th, 2009 Meadow Hill 1 5:00 p.m. Contact www.302polo.com for more information! Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com! Four: Visit a Museum Exhibit Featuring Ladies and Polo! Aiken County Historical Museum Tuesday September 15th, 2009 thru September 18th, 2009 An exhibit featuring the historical impact women have made in the Polo community over the years in Aiken, South Carolina. Visit www.museum@aikencountyscgov.org for more information! Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com! Five: Sesame Street Grows Up! Sesame Street Live Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 7:00 p.m. Wednesday September 16th, 2009 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. USCA convocation Center- a play based teaching great character traits using some familiar friends. jenniferk@usca.edu For More Information! Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com! Six: Enjoy a Story in the Gardens! Hopeland Gardens Tuesday, September 16th, 2009 4:00 p.m. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy a great story told in the Gardens Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com! Seven: Crash a Wedding! Attend Tony N Tina’s Wedding Performance Wednesday, September 16th – Saturday the 19th 2009 7:00 p.m Sunday, September 20th 6:00 p.m. The audience are the guests at this amazing and interactive play! www.aikencenterforthearts.org For More Information! Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com! Eight: Its Six O’clock Somewhere! Downtown Aiken is the place- Travel Around the World! Wednesday, September 16th – Saturday the 19th 2009 7:00 p.m Sunday, September 20th 6:00 p.m. Stroll through art galleries, enjoy great food, and fun www.downtownaiken.com For More Information! Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com! Nine: Who Let the Dog’s Out? Birds and Butterflies- Carolina’s Dogs Presentation Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 7:00 p.m Ecologist Dr. Brisbin talks about these Dogs, native to SC and still found in the wild. 649-7999 For More Information! Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com! Ten: New and Improved! True South Communities Website! http://www.truesouthcommunities.com Visit us to see what is new and improved! 803-502-1995 For More Information! Remember to tell them you saw it 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.
Top Ten Things to do in Aiken, South Carolina for the Week of August 24th, 2009
Week of August 24th, 2009
Want your event listed? Contact LiveAiken.com and we will get it on for you!
One:
Enjoy an Outdoor Concert
Hopeland Gardens Concert Series
Monday, August 24th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Big Band Features plays tonight! Bring a blanket
and enjoy a concert under the stars
Dupree Street in Aiken
Five:
Jumping, Jumping, Jumping
Watch the Great Sport of Equestrian
Show Jumping
August 22nd, 2009
Highfields Event Center- Watch Equestrian Show Jumping, and enjoy
this great part of the equestrian tradition in Aiken! Call for times.
803-649-3505
Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!
Six:
Become an Aiken County Idol!
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Come to watch Aiken County’s version of American Idol
In its second year, we have some amazing talent in Aiken County!
803-642-2052
Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!
An Art Extravaganza
Aiken Center for the Arts,
Art experiences throughout the Art Center w/live entertainment by:
Pan Jive, Fiddle Faddle, Aiken Singers, live drums, art demonstrations,
free art activities. Complimentary refreshments served.
122 Laurens Street
803-641-9094
Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!
Eight:
Enjoy “Labors Reward”
Dressage Show
August 29th – 30th, 2009
Enjoy a fabulous Dressage Show and explore the amazing world of
equestrian sports in Aiken, S.C.
Highlands Event Center
Call for specific times 803-649-3505
Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!
Nine:
Volunteer for the 2009 Buddy Walk
Week of August 24th, 2009
Call for Free Tickets
To the Washington D.C. Live South
Show
Call the Week of August 24th, 2009
True South Communities is offering tickets to the next
Live South Show in Washington D.C.
Call us 803-640-3256 and ask for Geoff!
needed now for a successful event!642-8406 or at csrabuddywalk@gmail.com for
more information
http://www.summerlakes.net/, http://www.truesouthcommunities.com/
Call Jim Vivian 803-335-8468
Hear About Some Famous Southern Ladies
at the Aiken Historical Museum
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
433 Newberry Street
Contact the Museum for times
Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!
Three:
Visit an Art Gallery
Aiken Center for the Arts Gallery Exhibits
The Week of August 24th, 2009
The South Carolina Watermedia Traveling Exhibit
122 Laurens Ave. SWCraft at Birds and Butterflies
803-641-9094. for more information
Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!
Four:
Watch Professional Bull Riders
Saturday, August 24th, 2009 8:00 p.m.
USCA Convocation Center
Watch professional bull riders at their finest during a fabulous
show. Tickets on sale
803-643-6901 for more information
Remember to tell them you saw it on LiveAiken.com!