Best Christmas Pageant Ever - Opens! Village Square Theatre

Now - Sunday December 16, 2012

In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids-- probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem-- and the fun-- when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 3:00PM. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors, military, students and youth, and may be purchased online at www.villagesquaretheatre.com or by calling the Box Office at 803-359-1436.
Lexington County Arts Association and St. John’s Lutheran Church present Best Christmas Pageant Ever with net proceeds from this show donated to the Nancy K. Perry Children’s Home!

What a Great Gift Idea for Couples!

Sushi 101 Class @ SakiTumi: Holiday Special!

Now - December 31, 2012

Happy Holidays from SakiTumi! This season, treat the couples on your list to a gift that includes an evening of fun and a gift that keeps on giving! Sushi class for two, only $100 (normal price: $150). You get to choose the date and time for class, includes one-on-one training, info booklet, plenty of food and wine/sake! Take advantage of this deal during the month of December only... gift certificates are good for one year after purchase. And for every $50 gift card purchased in December, SakiTumi will give the customer a free $10 promo card to the restaurant.

*Sushi class gift certificates may be purchased over the phone (803) 931-0700 with credit card (after 2pm) or purchased at the restaurant (807 Gervais Street) anytime after 2pm (please call if before 5pm). Visit their website at www.sakitumigrill.com.

The Rothko Room: Journey in Silence | Columbia Museum of Art

Saturday December 15, 2012 2pm

This special Baker & Baker Art of Music program features music by pianist and composer Haskell Small from Washington, D.C. This performance is tied to the current visual exhibit at the Columbia Museum of Art - Mark Rothko: The Decisive Decade 1940-1950. Mr. Small incorporates Mr. Rothko's idea that 'tragedy, ecstasy, and doom are the only important things in art' into his music. Mr. Small: "In this piece, I'm trying to play so quietly as to be on the very cusp of audibility, but there are occasional outbursts paralleling Rothko's passionate nature." Small presented the world premiere of The Rothko Room: Journey in Silence in February 2011 at The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. He is a Steinway artist who performs original compositions, classical and contemporary works. He is the piano department chair of the Washington Conservatory of Music in Bethesda, Maryland. Visit the Columbia Museum of Art for more information.

Crafty Feast: Columbia Convention Center

Saturday December 15, 2012

Columbia’s independent craft fair. Over 100 crafters from around the Southeast converge to bring unique, experimental and handmade or repurposed crafts. Vendors bring their unique perspective to everyday items, from bags made from old record sleeves, glasses using recycled wine bottles to handcrafted jewelry. Along with vendors from Atlanta to Charleston, there will be kids’ craft tables, DJs, food and more! $2 admission, Kids 10 & under free. www.craftyfeast.com.

Take Your Own Pictures with Santa: Dutch Square Mall

Now - December 24, 2012

Bring the kiddies to sit with Santa and whisper their wishes into the dear fellow's ear... and capture it all yourself. FREE. Bring your own camera! For Santa's hours, visit Dutch Square Mall.

Tim Kidd: The Comedy Zone @ The Clarion

Saturday December 15, 2012

the Vanilla Thrilla
...from Louisville, Kentucky comes the charming hooligan,
Tim Kidd. Easily described as a monkey with ADHD, who needs his Ritalin, a nonconformist through most of his youth, Tim's tumultuous relationship with authority developed early on. Tim's childlike exuberance and high octane fueled stage presence delivers a fast paced record of his life from an exceptionally funny point of view. A crowd favorite that is as unpredictable, as he is hilarious. Always on the edge but never vulgar. A powerhouse on stage with his quick wit, edgy material, and a unique outlook on life that makes every show feel like a rock concert! Info at The Clarion's website.

Special Holiday Lunch Cruise: Spirit of Lake Murray

Sunday, December 16, 2012 - Board at 1pm

Bring your family aboard for a special holiday lunch! Spend a fun and relaxing afternoon, enjoying a fabulous spread of Roasted Turkey, tender Roast Beef, yummy salad and veggies and an Apple Cobbler dessert! Watch for winter birds, ducks and geese who visit the lake this time of year - see it all from the comfort of the enclosed Spirit of Lake Murray! Cash bar. Visit the Spirit of Lake Murray website for info. Hurry - booking fast!