About Aiken's Downtown Aiken

I swear - we have the cutest Christmas tree this year at the office :)

Our first time to host an artificial tree - but it is absolutely adorable.

This little Alpine tree was purchased locally at Hobby Lobby on Whiskey Road, Southside Aiken - next to Lowe's. Prior to Christmas, Hobby Lobby had marked down all of their Christmas items to 50% off.......I hear that after the first of the year they cut prices again. I may just have to go and see if I can get one of these cute trees for my penthouse!

Merry Christmas!

I hope so - sorry I didn't get a chance to give you the heads up on this great Downtown Aiken event. A yearly thing, so if you missed it you can catch it next year!

A night of a thousand lights. Downtown Aiken was aglow last night with luminaries lining the streets. Shoppes were open late for holiday shoppers. Even though it was 70+ degrees yesterday, there was still a feeling of Christmas in Downtown Aiken.

It was just like the song "Silver Bells"

..... City sidewalks, busy sidewalks.
Dressed in holiday style
In the air
There's a feeling
of Christmas
Children laughing
People passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on ev'ry street corner you'll hear ......

The only thing Aiken was missing was snow - but that is quite alright with us!

Merry Christmas :)

You dont' want to miss this - and be sure to tell everyone you know!!!!

What: Antique Jewelry Extravaganza

When: TODAY - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008

10am - 5pm

Where: the Carriage House Inn. 139 Laurens Street, NW, Downtown Aiken.

Certainly there must be someone on your list that has been extra nice! Or naughty, if that's what you like, hahaha. Stop by and pick out the perfect gift for them (or for yourself!!)

From diamonds to pearls - to rubies and emeralds......

Stop by and check it out :)

If by chance I am on your list, lol - I like it all! Diamonds/pearls/sapphires/emeralds/rubies... :)

There are lots of classes coming up at Aiken Center for the Arts - take a look at the list - you might see something that sparks an interest!

• Adult & Teen Classes
• Abstracts - Creating Non-Objective Paintings
• Acrylics - Introduction
• Acrylic Landscapes
• Acrylics - Photos to Paintings
• Art Studio
• Clay - Beginning Wheel
• Digital Photography
• Drawing II
• Oils - Beginning
• Pastels
• Stained Glass (Introduction to copper foil)
• Stained Glass (Intermediate copper foil)
• Mosaics
• Watercolors - Beginning
• Watercolors - Continuing

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION / CLASS DATES/FEES/ETC... 803.641.9094

Aiken Center for the Arts is located at: 122 Laurens Street SW, Downtown Aiken. (look for the white horse out front!)

'All Dressed Up'. On the sidewalk in front of Aiken Center for the Arts.

The Gallery Store at Aiken Center for the Arts has alot going on this holiday season.

Hours are extended - and the Holly Days schedule is as follows:

Saturday, November 29 11am - 2pm Crafts and photos with Santa

Saturday, December 6 11am - Aiken Civic Ballet "The Nutcracker"

1pm - Savannah River String Band

Saturday, December 13 10-11am - Holly Days Camp*

11am - Aiken Singers

1pm - Fiddle Faddle

Saturday December 20 10am -2pm Holly Days Camp*

1pm - Palmetto Strings

*Holly Days Camp: children ages 5 and up can come for a fun time while parents shop or eat downtown. Enjoy pizza - a move - and an art project! Fee: $35 per day. (if you have more than one child - the first child is $35, and $5 for each additional sibling)

Aiken Center for the Arts is located at 122 Laurens Street, SE - Downtown Aiken 803.641.9094

Happy Holidays :) Come Downtown and enjoy Holiday entertainment while you shop !