Craftsmen's Spring Classic: State Fairgrounds

Friday March 2, 2012 - Sunday March 4, 2012

Three great days! Hundreds of artists and craftsmen! Thousands of original works! The 29th annual Craftsmen's Spring Classic returns to the State Fairgrounds, March 2-4, with "Made in America" at its finest and most creative. The nation's best artisans will meet the public and present their one-of-a-kind choices in pottery, glass, jewelry, fine art, sculpture, furniture, wood, photography, clothing, baskets and much more, including specialty foods. There is something special for every style, taste and budget, in gifts, home accessories, collectibles and personal treasures -- from contemporary to traditional, decorative to whimsical, functional to funky! The Craftsmen's Spring Classic, another great event from award-winning Gilmore Shows (phone 336-282-5550), offers details and discount at www.CraftShow.com.

Teatro Lirico D'Europa: Koger Center for the Arts

Saturday, March 3 2012 at 7 PM

The Palmetto Opera returns Teatro Lirico D’Europa to Columbia for what is certain to be another spell-binding performance. On March 3rd, the internationally acclaimed opera company will grace the stage of the Capital City’s Koger Center with Verdi’s La Traviata. Today, La Traviata is considered one of the most popular operas in the world. To promote the spirit of opera, the Palmetto Opera is presenting this experience for the enrichment of all Columbia audiences. Tickets are now available online at capitaltickets.com or by phone at 803.251.2222.

World of Miniatures: Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site

Now through Sunday March 4, 2012

WORLD OF MINIATURES EXHIBIT: “Toy Soldiers and Trains — Dollhouses and Planes,” through Sunday at the Kershaw-Cornwallis House, Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, 222 Broad St., Camden. The Camden Miniature Club will hold Make and Take workshops, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday; participants will make a mini Easter egg basket and Easter hat. $5; seniors and military, $4; ages 6-15, $3. Proceeds benefit Historic Camden. Hours: Fridays and Saturdays; 2-7 p.m. 1-5 p.m. Sundays; (803) 432-9841; www.historic-camden.net(you need to click on the February tab on their events calendar to find more info)

Now Open!: Chocolate Monkey

5341 Sunset Blvd | Lexington
The #1 chocolate shop in the Smokies (with Gatlinburg, Kodak and Pigeon Forge locations) opens its 4th location in our own Lexington SC! Come by and try some of their delicious homemade fudge in many flavors: mint chocolate, peanut butter, monkey butter, maple nut and more! You have to see the giant caramel apples to believe them - like slightly small bowling balls dipped in caramel and rolled in delicious toppings! And stuffed monkeys everywhere! Really a cute place... they sell hand-dipped ice cream too! Visit the Chocolate Monkey website for details.

Grand Opening! Pawmetto Lifeline

Wednesday March 7, 2012 4:30pm

Pawmetto Lifeline is proud to announce the Grand Opening of their Adoption, Medical and Education Center on Bower Parkway! The Center, named the Meyer Finlay Pet Adoption Center of Lexington and Richland Counties, will be open to the public for the first time on March 7, 2012 at 4:30p.m. for a Grand Opening Celebration. Come enjoy light refreshments and tour the state-of-the-art facility. Volunteers and staff will be stationed throughout the building to answer questions and informational displays will explain more about Pawmetto Lifeline programs including: Spay/Neuter Clinic, Mobile Vaccine Clinic, Adoptions, Rescue, Educational Programs and Volunteer Opportunities. The Center is located at 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, S.C. 29212.

Pawmetto Lifeline is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit animal rescue organization with a plan in place to end pet overpopulation in the Midlands through education, legislation, spay/neuter programs and responsible pet adoptions. For more information, please visit www.pawmettolifeline.org.