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Tiger Woods is not the only thing to watch at this years 2010 Master’s Tournament.   Be sure to check out the following great things to do in Aiken, South Carolina during Master’s Week! 

Masters Week 2010 will be held April 5th, 2010 to April 11th, 2010 at the acclaimed Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia a suburb of Aiken, South Carolina.

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1)  Pick up your 3D capable television set or computer.  For the first time in history the Masters Tournament will be filmed in 3D and made available for computers and televisions with 3D capability. 

2)  Watch Tiger Wood’s much anticipated return to golf as he goes for his fifth win at Augusta National.  Previous wins occurred in 1997, 2001, 2002, and 2005

3)  Attend any of Aiken, South Carolina’s real estate listings participating in the first annual National Realtor Association’s National Open House on April 10th, and 11th.  Listings for the Open House event may be found at www.aikenmls.com.  Look for the Blue and White balloons!

4)  Attend a Polo match on Sunday (every Sunday) at 3:00 at Whitney Field.  Aiken is known for Polo so experiencing it here is truly something any equestrian enthusiast should do.

5)  Enjoy the Arts with this years celebration of Aiken, South Carolina’s 175th birthday.  Artist Jim Harrison will exhibit “Scenes of Aiken” at the Aiken Center for the Arts during Masters week.  Admission is free. Contact Kristin Brown at (803) 641-9094 Celebrate Aiken!

6)  Attend a play performed by the Aiken Community Playhouse on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday at 8:00 p.m.  The group will be displaying their acting acumen as they enact a play based on what else… Golf!  “The Foursome” will be shown in Aiken, South Carolina at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts.

7)  Enjoy a tour of Aiken County’s finest Green Home in the community of Kings Ridge.  Built by Donald Cerra this fabulous home is Green to a “T”.  Overlooking a beautiful lake and enjoying a stunning aesthetic tone this home may be viewed on April 10th, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call 803-335-8468 for an appointment.

8)  Purchase your tickets for the much anticpated Aiken Battle of the Bands to be held on April 16th at the USCA Convocation Center.  Tickets are 12.00 to this event which is anticipated to be sold out.  Part of the proceeds benefit the Aiken County United Way organization.

9)  Sign your kids up for Aiken’s Spring Break Art Camp at the Aiken Center for the Arts.  Kids from ages 5 and up will enjoy this years theme; Beach Bound!  Visit www.aikencenterforthearts.org for more information.

10)  Attend a Free Movie at the Aiken County Library all week this week from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Show Titles are as follows:  Aliens in the Attic, Planet 51, Aliens and Monsters, Space Buddies, and Astro Boy!

Hitchcock Woods Drag Hunt and Aiken Horse Show

1)  Enjoy Carnivale Oliv’aa venetian style masquerade held by the Downtown Development Association on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

More Information:  www.olivaaiken.com

2)  Presented by Stewart and Associates- attend part 2 of a 3 part series Management and Leadership Skills for Nonprofits in the USCA Convocation Center on Tuesday February 16th, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.

3)  Have fun at the 4th Annual USCA (University of South Carolina at Aiken) Homecoming Parade.  Friday, February 19th, 2010. 

More Information: or to enter the parade:  803-641-3776

4)  On Thursday, February 18th, 2010 be part of the year long Celebrate Aiken festivities by joining the ’Green Boundary Tea’ at the Green Boundary Club  at 3pm and 4:30pm.  There is an admission fee and reservations are required.  Attendees are encouraged to wear period hats and gloves .  

More Information: Nancy Johnson (803-335-8740)

5)  Take a break from your afternoon stress and attend the Midday Music and Lunch Series to hear the Zephyr Brass Band play at 12:00 on Thursday, February 18th, 2010.  Reservations are encouraged and lunch is provided after the 30 minute concert.

More Information:  803-648-2662

6)  Enjoy the Arts as the Black Box Coffee House, part of the  Bechtel Experimental Theatre shows off at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, February 19th, 2010.  This time of short plays and musicals also includes an open mic time!  Begins at 7:00 p.m.

More Information:  www.aikencommunityplayhouse.org

7)  More Arts!  Attend the Moscow Ballet as they perform “Coppelia” on Friday evening February 19th, 2010 at 8:00

More Information:  803-641-3305

8)  It’s time again for the annual BATTLE OF AIKENat confederate field.  A time honored tradition watch as over 1100 actors display a reenactment of the Battle of Aiken fought in 1865. The event will be held on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

More Information: www.battleofaiken.org

9)  Attend an Aiken Running Club Meetingheld on Thursday February 18th, 2010 at 7:00.  Meeting is held at the USCA Fitness Center and attendees get to learn about new technologies and strategies for running.

More Information:  www.runaiken.com

10)  The Aiken County Chapter of the American Red Cross proudly presents  “Sporting Life” Art Show and Sale! held at the  Aiken Center for the Arts on Laurens St.  in Downtown Aiken, SC from 5:00 – 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 19th, 2010 

More Information:  www.ecalendaraiken.com

Bonus Event for the week!

11)  Attend a free movie at the Aiken County Library as they screen “The Time Travelers Wife” on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.

More Information:  HERE

For informational purposes only, may contain errors.

Things to do in Aiken, SC the Week of February 2nd

1)  February 4th, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 at the Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens St., Aiken enjoy an opening reception celebrating the Antiques in the Heart of Aiken event.  Tickets  $50 per person or $95 for 2 tickets and include a weekend show pass. 

More Information:  803-641-9094 or visit www.aikencenterforthearts.org

2)  February 5th through February 7th, 2010-  Antiques in the Heart of Aiken- Aiken Center for the Arts, 122 Laurens St, Aiken. A fabulous opportunity to see and even purchase fine antique furnishings presented by over 20 specialized dealers from our local area and across the nation.   Tickets are $8 per person for admission anytime during the event.  Tickets are sold at the door. Fri.-Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. noon-5pm.

More information call 803-641-9094 or visit www.aikencenterforthearts.org.

3)  February 2nd, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St., Aiken, continues in its  five-part, Friends of the Museum weekly lecture series.  On the 2nd  Walt Joseph of the SRS Heritage Museum will lecture on the history of the Savannah River Plant (Site), including its development and accomplishments.  Non-members will receive a one-year membership in the Friends. 

More Information:  Call 803-642-2015 for more information.

4)  February 6th, 2010 from 10:00 to 12:00  The Redcliff Event ‘Shared History’ at Redcliffe Plantation State Park,Beach Island  A documentary on the families of Bamberg’s Woodlands Plantation, home of James Henry Hammond’s closest confidante William Gilmore Simms.  

More Information:  Call 803-827-1473 or visit www.SouthCarolinaParks.com for more information. 

5)  Enjoy an arts lecture on February 2nd from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the  Aiken Center for the Arts as they celebrate Black History Month with a  lecture by Brian Lang, Associate Curator of Decorative Arts, at the Columbia Museum of Art, on their new exhibition The Chemistry of Color: Contemporary African-American Artists   which chronicles The exhibit portrays in timeline format the accomplishments and struggles of such artists as Bearden, Lawrence,  Ringgold, and  Saar in the latter half of the 20th century. 

More Information or Reservations:   Call 803-641-9094

6)  Catch a Car Show at the Home Depot located on Whiskey Road on Saturday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. All makes and models of cars and motorcycles. 

More Information:  803-648-4761.

7)  Enjoy a celebration at The Center for African American History, as they invite  you to “Experience Black History with The Center.”    There will be education and entertainment for the whole entire family. From African dance/drum workshop, to storytelling,  and stimulating and thought provoking symposiums.    Refreshments will be served.  This event will take place at the Lloyd Kennedy Charter School. 

More Information:  Public is invited call 803.649.2221.

8)  The Aiken Hounds hold Hunt Week Fixture Saturday, Feb. 6th -at  11:00 am with Breakfast at the Green Boundary Club at 1:00 p.m.

More Information:  HERE

9)  Enjoy a current events discussion at the Aiken County Library  Great Decisions Discussion – Kenya and R2P – This popular current events discussion returns to the Aiken Library with new topics for 2010. The discussions are based on a 30 minute video on each subject that will be shown at 2:30, prior to the discussion.

More Information: call 641-6875. 

10)  Story time at the Aiken County Library held on Tuesday February 2nd, 2010 begins at 10:10 a.m. and goes to 12:00.  The sessions are broken down by age.

More Information:  HERE

Photos of Aiken Blessing of the Hounds:

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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