February 29 - March 6, 2008
Friday, February 29. Disney Playhouse Live! Celebrate with your Playhouse Disney pals when Playhouse Disney Live! comes to your hometown! In this brand new live show, you're invited to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as Mickey plans a spectacular music party for all his friends. The Little Einsteins set off on a musical mission around the world to find a song for the party - with the help of Rocket, of course! Pooh, Tigger and Darby spring into action to search for music in the Hundred Acre Wood, and Handy Manny and his team of tools find the perfect party beat. Laugh, sing and play along, 'cause your favorite Playhouse Disney pals are live on stage, and you're invited to join the party! At The Township Auditorium in downtown Columbia.6:30pm http://disney.go.com/disneylive/playhouse/
Friday, February 29-March 2. An Evening of Dance Masterpieces - Diversion of Angels / Deuce Coupe Held at the Koger Center in downtown Columbia and presented by the USC Department of Theatre and Dance. Choreographed by Martha Graham and stage by Jennifer DePalo and Miriam Barbosa. Visit http://www.cas.sc.edu/dance/2008/season%20flyer.html
Saturday March 1. Year of the Frog Kick off Event at Riverbanks Zoo . The Association of Zoos and Aquariums has designated 2008 as the Year of the Frog to raise awareness of the amphibian extinction crisis and engage the public in related conservation efforts. In association with this international campaign, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will leap into action with a Year of the Frog event here at home. Visitors can look forward to fun frog facts, toad-ally cool keeper talks, amphibian arts and crafts, and information on how to play a part in this critical conservation effort.http://www.riverbanks.org/
All week and through June 8. Excavating Egypt. Columbia Museum of Art. This major exhibition offers a fascinating view into the lives of both royal and average Egyptians with ancient objects and artwork from the earliest periods of Egyptian history to the late Roman period. Excavating Egypt features more than 200 of Petrie's most significant finds – many never before seen by the public. The objects, hidden away in secret storage facilities throughout London at the beginning of World War II, have not been displayed until now. They are part of a remarkable collection of "firsts" and include: one of the world's oldest garments, a rare beaded-net dress from the Pyramid Age, circa 2400 BC; a fragment of mankind's first history book from 2900 BC; the earliest examples of metalwork in Egypt; the earliest examples of glass – so rare the Egyptians classed it with precious gems; the oldest "blueprint," written on papyrus; the first royal monument, from the reign of the legendary Scorpion King, from 3100 BC. Visit: www.columbiamuseum.org
Feb. 29 - Mar 8 Having Our Say, The Delany Sisters First 100 Years Having Our Say opens as 103-year-old Sadie Delany and 101-year-old Bessie Delany welcome us into their Mount Vernon, New York, home. As they prepare a celebratory dinner in remembrance of their father's birthday, they take us on a remarkable journey through the last hundred years of our nation's history, recounting a fascinating series of events and anecdotes drawn from their rich family history and careers as pioneering African-American professionals. Their story is not simply African-American history or women's history. It is our history, told through the eyes of two unforgettable women as they look not only into the past, but also ahead into the twenty-first century. Visit www.trustus.org.
Sunday March 2. 12 Angry Men (1957 b&w) 5:00 pm at the McCrori Gallery, part of their Classic Cinema Sunday series. Free admission. Downtown on Assembly St. Visit: http://www.mccrorygalleri.com/
Sunday March 2 - 9. Bach Fest at Shandon United Methodist Church.Columbia Baroque Soloists & Guests March 2-9 Join us for an exciting musical journey of inspiration and discovery.http://www.shandon-umc.org/
Thursday March 6 & Friday March 7. St. Pat's Battle of the Bands. Who will be the final contender for a spot on the Time Warner Cable-Free Times stage at the St. Pats in Five Points festival on March 15? Witness the fun and friendly competition yourself and jet to Five Points Pub on Wednesday, March 5 at 8 p.m. for Round 3 of the Battle of the Bands competition. Three Midlands groups—Rob Lindsey & the Friendly Confines, Cats and Cobras, and Lucas War Hero—will strum, drum and wail for the ultimate opportunity to perform in front of thousands at the 26th annual St. Pats in Five Points festival. Battle of the Bands Schedule Night 3—Wednesday, March 5 FINALS—Thursday, March 6 Winner plays at St. Pats in Five Points—Saturday, March 15 No cover charge and great drink specials, all in the name of live local music? Clearly, this Battle of the Bands competition is the only place to be on Wednesday night. Thumbs up to Columbia ’s Shallow Palace , who won Round 2 of the Battle of the Bands. The winner of Round 3 will face Shallow Palace and Round 1 winners Red Emotion Riot in the Finals battle on Thursday, March 6. For additional and up-to-date information about the Battle of the Bands, and all things St. Pats, visit www.stpatsinfivepoints.com. http://www.fivepointscolumbia.com/events.php?eID=25
Thursday March 6. Blue Man Group . With their HOW TO BE A MEGASTAR TOUR 2.1, BLUE MAN GROUP embraces the rules, rituals and raw excitement of that most primal of group experiences: the arena rock concert! This full production tour features state-of-the-art concert technology. The tour’s third leg continues to bring the BLUE MAN GROUP experience to arenas and select theaters across the nation. WHAT'S BLUE MAN GROUP? Check it out here: www.blueman.com Performing at The Colonial Center http://www.thecolonialcenter.com/events/eventpages/61.asp
Thursday March 6. Charles Wadsworth & Friends Concert Series . At the Columbia Museum of Art in downtown Columbia. Music plus art equals a magical experience with this acclaimed chamber concert series that takes place in the Museum's DuBose Poston Reception Hall. Charles Wadsworth of Spoleto Festival fame and renowned young musicians present memorable concerts throughout the year. This concert features Erika Nickrenz, piano; Jesse Mills, violin; Kenji Bunch, viola; Edward Arron, cello; Charles Wadsworth, piano and host. The program includes works by Franz Josef Haydn, Georges Bizet, Kenji Bunch and Johannes Brahms. http://www.columbiamuseum.org/