things to do in Columbia South Carolina July 3- July 9, 2009

July 3- July 9, 2009
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Friday, July 3. Movies in the Park: August Rush (PG). At Finlay Park each Friday night we will be showing a different current family movie! This is a great community event that is in its 6th year during the summer each Friday night from June 12- August 14. There will be free popcorn and drinks provided for everyone! Movies will begin at sunset, which is approximately 8pm. Please bring a blanket or chairs for sitting on the grassy area in front of the stage. Please no pets, alcohol or glass containers. Picnics welcome. Visit the Columbia Movies for more information.

Friday, July 3. Music at Sandhill Summer Concert Series. Fatback & the Groove Band will be performing this week! We have Sarah Dippity (www.sarahdippity.com) for the kids and Southern Grooveline line dancing for the adults. Visit Village at Sandhill for more information.

Friday, July 3. Torchlight Tattoo. Fort Jackson will celebrate its annual Torchlight Tattoo at Hilton Field. The Independence Day celebration will feature a concert by the 282nd Army "Victory" Band, beginning 8 p.m. The Salute to the Nation ceremony is scheduled to start 9 p.m., followed by a 30-minute fireworks display. Parking areas will open 3:30 p.m. Concession stands and a children's play areas are scheduled to open 4 p.m. Thousands of Soldiers and civilian spectators are expected to attend. Visit Ft. Jackson for more information.

Friday, July 3. Blowfish vs USC Alum. Come out for the 3rd Annual Blowfish vs. USC Alumni Baseball Team game. Support whoever you want as long as you come! Stay for the amazing fireworks show too. Visit Blowfish Baseball for more information.

Friday, July 3-Saturday, July 4. Sam's Fine Wine Tastings! Thursday night we will have a Margaritaville Margarita tasting, running from 4 until 7 pm. Then on Friday night, Brian from RNDC will be in attendance once again, pouring a selection from Grateful Palate Importers. His white selections are Darby & Joan Chardonnay and Marquis Philips Holly's Blend. For his red selections, he will be pouring Luchador Shiraz and Evil Cabernet. I know that I'm not supposed to play favorites...but the Luchador Shiraz is awesome. Our spirits tasting Friday is a new rum line-up that we have in the store from Aardvark Beverages: Redrum. We will be tasting the Redrum, Jolly Roger, and Voodoo rums. C'mon out, Pirates of Lake Murray, and grab a bottle of the Jolly Roger for the 4th! As usual, all of our tastings are free of charge! Cheers! Visit Sam's Fine Wine, Spirits and More for additional information.

Friday, July 3-Sunday, July 5. Independence Day Delights! Celebrate the Fourth of July all weekend long - create patriotic projects in the Aha Factory and design and launch your own rockets! Visit EdVenture for more information.

Friday, July 3- Tuesday, July 7. Valentine: The Last Emperor. Tracing Valentino's life from his 70th birthday to his final couture show, this fashionable documentary captures the spirit of the legendary designer's influence on the style and substance of the way we look. Highlights include an intimate, behind-the-scenes peek at his relationship with longtime business partner and lover Giancarlo Giammetti, as well as an up-close and personal look at the designer's creative process. Visit Nickelodeon Theatre for more information.

Saturday, July 4. 'Time Warp' World Record Attempt. In conjunction with Trustus Theatre's The Rocky Horror Show, we're going to attempt to set a new world record...the largest group of people doing the Time Warp dance at one time! You don't need to know how to do the Time Warp because we'll teach you! Registration is from 4:30-6:15 and this is how we're going to prove the record. Trial runs start at 6:15, with the record attempt at 6:45. It's a tradition to see the Rocky Horror Show in costume. So, if you show up in costume, we've got some great prizes from fellow local businesses. If you come with a group, there are also prizes for the best group performance. Call 753-7250 for more information. Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady Street.

Tuesday, July 7. Moonlight Cemetery Tour. Join us for our popular moonlight tours of Elmwood Cemetery. Costumed guides will lead you through the cemetery to learn about some of Columbia's past residents and the city's history. Tours will be held at 8 & 8:30 p.m. at 501 Elmwood Avenue. Reservations are required. To make a reservation or for more information, please call 803.252.1770 ext. 33 or e-mail sblackwell@historiccolumbia.org.

Wednesday, July 8. Get Creative! Tim Sonefelt, Magician, will be at the Main branch of the Lexington County Public Library at 2 pm! Tim Sonefelt will present "Blow Your Mind With Books! A Creative Idea Explosion! Tim's laid back style helps everyone to relax, ensuring that they have a great time. Call Youth Services at 785-2630 for more information.

Summer 2009. Date Nights! Are you going on a date and don't have the slightest clue as to what you're going to do? Check out our 5 Great Dates that we have put together for just that reason!

Happy 4th of July!!!

Saturday, July 4. Lexington County Peach Festival. A celebration of South Carolina's famous fruit. Elaborate peach dishes, a Peach Queen contest and fireworks! Visit the Lexington County Peach Festival or call 803-892-5207 for more information.

Saturday, July 4. July 4th Celebration on Lake Murray. This star spangled event will feature a boat parade, fireworks and live music. Boat owners deck their boats out in patriotic decorations with hopes of bringing home a prize. In 2008 the See America Tour filmed the Independence Day event. Lake Murray was one of nine locations in the United States to be included in the tour! Lake Murray's celebration will be part of a documentary series which will air across national networks. Visit July 4th on Lake Murray for more information.

Saturday, July 4. Let Freedom Ring! Come celebrate the 4th with a picnic at the Tower like no other celebration in Columbia! We will have a The Richland County Regulators Roller Derby Team on hand to show you a real roller derby brawl! Got a good arm? A corn hole tournament just might win you some prizes! So pick a partner and sign up today! Teams are limited. Register to win prizes that will be drawn through out the day like A Rider's Edge class, an Express Lane service certificate, A free Harley rental, Harley SWAG, certificates from Liberty Taproom and Grill, Wild Wings and MORE! With Food and Budwieser beer served by Liberty Taproom and Grill this will be an all American Celebration that you won't want to miss! , Come experience the new cool misting stations to cool off after a HOT ride! Live music all day by Ralative effect and Full Throttle band! games and activities for the young and the young at heart! ASK ABOUT YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A HARLEY! Visit TT Harley-Davidson for more information.

Saturday, July 4. Blowfish vs Asheboro w/ 4th of July Fireworks! Kids bring your ball and glove and "Play Catch on the Field with the Blowfish Players" (Pre-game - gates open at 6pm/play catch from 6:10-6:40pm) (no discount tickets apply for this game) The Blowfish look to pay homage to our veterans of the armed forces and honor WW II Honor Flight veterans. Fans are encouraged to come out and enjoy a great game with those who have served our country! Visit Blowfish Baseball for more information.

Saturday, July 4. Staycation Columbia! Enjoy Staycation Columbia! A free Summer Concert this Saturday! Come out and enjoy the sounds of Coastal Breeze Band with the Fossil Record. This free concert will begin at 6pm at Finlay Park (930 Laurel Street). For more information, visit Summer Concert Series 09.

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