Puppet fun is finally coming back to COLUMBIA!!! So excited about the Spork in Hand on Friday there is also a show on Saturday! Had such a great time at the last puppet show at indie grits so happy it is coming back! There a ton of fabulous events this week and hopefully I will get to more than a few! 

 

 A Jones 

Monday   November  12th

Campus Food Systems & Cultural Change (Monday, Nov. 12, 3:30 p.m.) Green Quad Learning Center USC

Peggy Barlett, professor of anthropology at Emory University, will be giving a presentation on “Campus Sustainable Food Projects:  The Role of Higher Education in Cultural Change,” on Monday, November 12^th, at 3:30 in room 102 of the Green Quad’s Learning Center for Sustainable Futures.

 

 

 

 

Tuesday   November  13th

Women in Philanthropy

5:30-7:30

The Hall At Canal and Senate

Mark your calendars for November 13 and register at http://bit.ly/10thAnniRegistration to celebrate a decade of giving with Women in Philanthropy.

Juana Slade, Chair of the National Women's Leadership Council will discuss the giving power of women. Cost is $40 per person and includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

It's the year of the Shero! All sheroes will be honored during this event. Thank an amazing woman in your life by naming her as your shero. Find out more at http://bit.ly/SheroVideo

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/123725001111147/?suggestsessionid=391022081352678371

 

The Proving Ground Pitch Competition 

6-8pm

Lumpkin Auditorium, Moore School of Business, Eighth Floor.

Join The Proving Ground Team for the grand finale of USC's entrepreneurial challenge. Hear live, Shark Tank style pitches from talented teams of students with innovative ideas.

More than 50 candidates submitted to The Proving Ground for the chance to turn their ideas into reality. Only six finalists have survived through two grueling rounds of judging. Two candidates in each category will battle Shark Tank style for the chance to take home the prize and turn their ideas into viable businesses.

Come out and see the brightest students with the best ideas driving home their dreams.

With more than $40,000 in startup resources and prize money up for grabs, The Challenge Is On.

https://www.facebook.com/events/376821152399249/

 

100 Day Difference 

6-10pm

701 Whaley 

 

Join Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands for the 100 Day Difference campaign kick off party on Tuesday, November 13, 6pm-10pm at 701 Whaley in Columbia.

Buy your tickets today! http://www.stsm.org/100daydifference
$25 now, $30 at the door

Come enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and live music by Palmetto Health doctors.

We'll also recognize "The 100" – community leaders who have already pledged $100 to inspire others to follow in their footsteps during the 100-day campaign. (After the party, check out http://www.stsm.org/100daydifference to find out how you can get involved in the campaign!)

Help support survivors of sexual assault and abuse and help prevent sexual violence in our community. Buy your tickets today and join us on November 13 for the first day of the 100 Day Difference!

https://www.facebook.com/events/454646824580390/

 

 

 

The Session LIVE! 

Art Bar

9pm

The Second Tuesday is upon us!!! Come out for this free poetry jam at ART BAR. This November 13th we feature Sheem One, with special guest DJ Prince Ice!

Ya'll know how we do!!! Its one of the biggest poetry shows on the East Coast!!!

 https://www.facebook.com/events/440855932640780/

Wednesday   November  14th

Handlebar Happy Hour (Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6:00-8:00 p.m.)

Handlebar Happy Hour is a family-friendly gathering meant to foster open, relaxed discussion about topics the bicycling and pedestrian community faces on a local and statewide level.  Publick House Restaurant will host the event on Wednesday, Nov. 14^th, from 6 to 8 p.m.  Free raw fries, wings and celery with blue cheese will be available to any participants who arrive on bicycle or foot.

Engenuity SC Presents Ignite! 2012: Start Something!

5:30-8:30

Frank Mcguire Arena

 

TICKETS now on sale: http://www.engenuitysc.com/ignite/i-want-a-ticket (Last year tickets sold out before the event, please get your ticket now!)

Speakers for Ignite! 2012 at the Carolina Coliseum are:

Michael T. Roth, Former USC College World Series Champion Pitcher, Minor League Baseball Player for the Los Angeles Angels, and Founder of Michael T. Roth Enterprises

Jill Davis, Vice President of Corporate Planning & Strategic Services for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Ben Rex, CEO, Cyberwoven

Dr. MVS “Chandra” Chandrashekhar, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, USC College of Engineering & Computing

Brendan Lee and Chris Thibault, Co-founders, 52Apps

Preach Jacobs, Cola-Con Organizer, Musician, Photographer, and Journalist

This annual, signature event brings together new media, technology and business leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs to celebrate the growth of the Midlands' knowledge economy.

Ticketholders at Ignite! partake in an open bar, a networking cocktail hour and a full array of heavy hors d'oeuvres by innovative local chef Scott Hall, banquet seating, a high-energy audience voting session for the Ignite! 2012 Ideas Contest, and short keynote presentations by innovators who are moving Columbia forward.

There will be a free afterparty beginning at 8:30pm at Social! Invite your friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/235565233237249/?fref=ts

 

Thursday   November  15th

University Chorus USC

7:30 PM 

Building: Shandon United Methodist Church Event Admission: FREE

Rosewood Market 

20 percent off !!!

 

 

Friday   November  16th

Spork In Hand Puppet Slam

Trustus

8:00

 

We're back with another night of bite sized puppet madness! This time as part of Trustus Theater's Last Call Series. It's a whole new show with performances by: Happiness Bomb, Lyon Forrest Hill, Paul Kaufmann, Kimi Maeda, Tarish Pipkins, Greggplant and Bean, Jenny Mae Hill, Jason Von Hinezmeyer and Rob Padley. Friday Nov.16 at 8:00pm, Saturday Nov.17 at 8:00pm and 11:00pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Tickets available now at http://spork-in-hand.brownpapertickets.com/

Saturday   November  17th  

Soda City Market - in the 1500 block of Main Street - Saturdays, 8:00am - 12:00pm

 http://www.stateplate.org/

 

Shakespeare’s Lovers and Liars 

3-4pm

Richland Public Library Main Assembly st.

The Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina and RCPL Literary Residents invite you to meet Shakepeare’s lovers and liars.

Sunday   November  18th

Fall Fest 2012

Noma Community Garden

2-5pm 

A celebration of the community gardens hosted by City of Columbia Parks & Recreation.

 https://www.facebook.com/events/366901626760301/

 

 

Upcoming EVENTS to look out for!

It’s a night of deliverance, Downtown style.

Take a couple of hours out of your week to hear good, local music with featured artist Major to Minor.

Where: The Spot on Blanding at 1415 Blanding St.
When: Tuesday, November 27; 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Cost: Free and yummy snacks will be provided