"This Week's Top 10 Things to Do!" in Columbia SC - brought to you by Gardener Guides

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August 21 - August 27, 2009
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Friday, August 21. Tom Hall & The Plowboys Present Visions of Black Elk. 6-9 pm. The Columbia Museum of Art hosts this exciting concert as Plowboys present a multimedia interpretation of the Great Vision of Sioux. Plowboys explore the mystery and spirituality of Black Eagle’s vision which foretold the downfall of the nation. Nationally acclaimed chef and writer Dan Huntley from Charlotte presents a light meal of Native American cuisine before the show. Expect the unexpected, such as buffalo wild rice and foie gras boudin. The Plowboys are a band of merrymaking musicians who play a blend of Cosmic Americana Zydeco Boogie. The show is followed by an encore of music from their new Zydeco album coming out this fall. Cash bar and free Native American cuisine. Cost: $15 or $12 for members. Visit the Columbia Museum of Art or call 799-2810 for more information.

Friday, August 21. Hotel for Dogs. Movies in the Park is a FREE, outdoor movie event taking place at North Springs Park (1320 Clemson Road) and being organized by Awaken Church, with the help of several community organizations and businesses. Enjoy a free movie on a 15'x25' screen, free drinks courtesy of Pepsi, free popcorn courtesy of Cromer’s Popcorn and Peanuts, and free Sno Cones courtesy of Jumps-N-More! Movies in the Park is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank in providing food for needy families throughout the Midlands. We are asking you bring some or all of the following items to be donated at the Harvest Hope Food Bank truck that will be parked at Movies in the Park: Canned meat, Canned vegetables, Canned fruit, Canned soup, Canned ready-to-eat meals, Peanut butter in plastic jars, Rice, Dry beans. Gates at North Springs Park will open at 7:30pm and the movie will begin at sunset (approximately 8:30pm). Visit Awaken Church for more information.

Friday, August 21. Chick Flix. Hemingways in Irmo brings this popular Midlands band back for another rockin' night playing everybody's favorites from the 80's and 90's. Check 'em out at Chick Flix Band. The music starts at 10 pm - treat your tastebuds to Dirty Fries or Teri-Hot-Wings while Chick Flix "hits you with their best shot"! Located in the Kroger Shopping Center in Irmo on St. Andrews Road. 803-749-6020.

Friday, August 21. Bill's Music Shop and Pickin' Parlor. Come on and join us in the fun of OPEN STAGE & Bluegrass Jam Sessions every Friday night at 7:30 PM. 710 Meeting Street in West Columbia. Visit Bill's Music Shop & Pickin Parlor or call 796-6477 for more information.

Friday, August 21 & Saturday, August 22. Sweet Abyss. South Carolina playwright, Jon Tuttle, brings another original piece to the Trustus main stage! In THE SWEET ABYSS, our main character is a woman who has lost her long-time companion and pet: her cat. The show follows her on her journey through grief with candor and wit. Visit Trustus Theatre for more information.

Saturday, August 22. Irritating Julie. Thunder Tower brings hard-rockin' Irritating Julie to their northeast Columbia location as part of their Summer Concert Series. Free burgers, hot dogs ... and check out the bikes! 12:30 pm – 4 pm(ish). Visit Thunder Tower or call 803-461-1121 for more information.

Saturday, August 22. A Summer Place. Richland County Library presents the Summer to Remember Film Festival at the Southeast branch (7421 Garners Ferry Road). Escape the summer heat and enjoy this American classic film. Light refreshments will be served. Free. Call 803-776-0855 or visit the Richland County Public Library for more information.

Saturday, August 22. Play It! Wonder how a tennis ball can travel over 150 miles per hour, how a curve ball curves or a football helmet protects that oh-so precious brain? Participate in “everyone-plays” activities and compete in friendly games at EdVenture on the fourth Saturday of each month. Visit EdVenture for more information.

Saturday, August 22. All Aboard! Hurry! Only two Saturdays left in the South Carolina Railroad Museum's Summer Train Rides program. Located at 110 Industrial Park Rd in Winnsboro SC, just a short drive up I-77. (map) The train ride is a 10 mile round trip on the Museum's railroad lasting about 1 hour. Rides at 10 1, 2:30. Tickets Coach adult $10, children 1-11 $7; First class in dining car with snack $15; Caboose $12. No reservations or advance ticket sales. MC/Visa/Discover. 9:00am – 4:30pm. See the SC Railroad Museum for more information.

Saturday, August 22 & Sunday, August 23. Big Tree Hikes. Park Rangers will lead this hike to several of the "big trees" in the park. Learn how the "Champion Tree" process works, the secrets of how champions are determined and how to nominate a tree! Call the park to check for future dates of this program. Pack a drink and a lunch and wear your hiking boots on this 6 mile hike. 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Congaree Swamp National Park. Visit the Congaree National Park for more information.

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