Anxious Visions: The Art of Michael Northuis: Columbia Museum of Art

Now - April 7, 2013

Check out the Columbia Museum of Art's newest Gallery 15 exhibition, featuring paintings and drawings by Michael Northuis, a prominent Southeastern artist, this Gallery 15 exhibition takes a wry look at the psychological conditions of contemporary life. His is the kind of artwork that initially shocks, amuses or pleases, but its lasting impression is to ponder how offbeat the "normal" reality around us can be. Find out more on the museum's website: www.columbiamuseum.org!

Restaurant Week Continues Through Weekend!

Now - Sunday January 20, 2013

Restaurant Week is an eleven-day celebration of the cuisine scene in South Carolina at hundreds of participating restaurants and will be held January 10th – 20th, 2013. From fine to casual dining, participating restaurants will feature special menus items, promotions and discounts.

Ruth's Chris' Restaurant Week deal:
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse: $35 per person includes your choice of Steakhouse Salad or Louisiana Seafood Gumbo; a choice of 4 entrees (including filet mignon with shrimp!), and Bread Pudding with Whisky Sauce for dessert! OMG! Check it out here.

Mr. Friendly's | Solstice Kitchen | Cellar on Greene Restaurant Week deal:
Mr. Friendly's is offering a 3 course dinner for $30 while their sister establishment, Cellar on Greene, will offer a 3 course meal for $22. Solstice Kitchen is giving diners a fabulous 3-course dinner for $35. All three restaurants are known for their culinary creativity and their chefs are looking forward to showing off to patrons during Restaurant Week!

SakiTumi's Restaurant Week deal:
SakiTumi is offering an extensive 3-course meal for $25 and are allowing diners to choose from either a "sushi" or "grill" meal. The Sushi meal will feature a great sushi appetizer (3 different items) plus choice of one of three of their most popular sushi items, plus your choice of dessert. The Grill meal will include a great sampler appetizer featuring 3 different grill items, plus a choice of one of three of their popular "grill" selections, plus choice of dessert. Diners can save up to $14 per person during Restaurant Week... now that's a deal!

EDDIE's BIG Pajama Party: EdVenture Children's Museum

Saturday January 19, 2013 6pm - 8pm

Join EDDIE on January 19 from 6-8pm for an evening of fun in your jammies! Kids can come dressed in their favorite PJ’s for stories, a scavenger hunt, hands-on-activities, snacks and fun surprises. Please pre-register by calling 803-400-1162 or online at www.edventure.org. $5 for member, $7 for non-members.

Planets for the People: Parkland Plaza in Cayce

Saturday January 19, 2013 6pm-10pm

The South Carolina State Museum science staff and the Midlands Astronomy Club will start the new year with a new location for the popular “Planets for the People” sidewalk telescope viewing series. The family stargazing event will take place Saturday, Jan. 19 from 6-10 p.m. at Parkland Plaza in Cayce. “If it’s clear, we should have a good view of the moon and the planet Jupiter,” said Tom Falvey, State Museum director of education. “We’ll set up several telescopes near D’s Wings. As Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, it should be easy to see, weather permitting, of course. We had such wonderful responses to our sidewalk viewings in the fall,” Falvey said. “It’s really great for us to see how excited people get when they look through those telescopes. It doesn’t matter what their age is, they all become starry-eyed kids again!” Visit the Midlands Astronomy Club's website for info.

Come In From The Cold Beach Party: Pupcakes in 5 Points

Saturday January 19, 2013 Noon - 4pm

A fun time for you and your pooch to warm up the January skies - Beach (Luau) Dress encouraged for you and your pooch; Sunglasses Required! Beachy Treats for your dog - Tropical Drinks for you; Beach Music; Spin & Win Beach Game; Hula Hoop contest for the very brave; Prize for the best Beach(Luau)dressed owner/dog combo! Bring one unopened sunscreen to donate to
Epworth Children's Home Summer Programs.

2013 World Beer Festival: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Saturday, January 19, 2013

All About Beer Magazine has presented almost 30 festivals in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Virginia since 1996. We’re proud that our World Beer Festivals are among the premier beer events in the country, acclaimed by Forbes.com, USA Today and Wired Magazine. This year's Columbia event is back and even better! Find out more about this year's event at www.allaboutbeer.com's Columbia, SC event page!

RocketMan: A Tribute to Sir Elton John: Koger Center for the Arts

Saturday, January 19 at 7:30 PM

When many people think of Elton John, they immediately think of his trademark sunglasses and outrageous costumes. Although visually stunning as the artist himself, Rocket Man is ultimately about the songs that are like a soundtrack to the lives of so many people. Performed by the Columbia, SC based rock quartet Tokyo Joe! Find out more at www.rocketmantribute.com! Purchase tickets at www.capitoltickets.com!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration: Koger Center for the Arts

Sunday, January 20 at 6 PM

This extraordinary musical event will feature the USC Gospel Choir in concert with the outstanding Gospel A cappella Group, Men of Praise, the Bethel A.M.E. Church Choir and the Word of God Church Choir. You will not want to miss this! Find out more about USC's MLK Jr. Commemorative Events on their website!