Happy Happy New Year!!! 2012 was a year of transition.... totally looking forward to awesomeness in 2013! I enjoyed bringing in the New Year in Downtown Cola. It was an amazing event, that I look forward to attending next year. The First Thursday of 2013 will be fun times just waiting to happen can't wait to stop by at all the locations! With the New Year in full swing here are a list of fabulous events! Also check out the local deals.... there is some good stuff!
A. Jones
Elmwood McDonald's To Host Free Community Event
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Ronald McDonald and Cocky join the community to celebrate the New Year and the restaurant’s new look. The McDonald’s restaurant located at 1024 Elmwood Ave. invites the entire community to a free grand re-opening celebration. The event is hosted by local owners Willis and Clara Langley. Special activities will include: Ronald McDonald meet and greet, a special appearance by Cocky, raffle prizes (including a flat screen TV), along with music by the Big DM, fire truck tours by the Richland County Fire Department, free face painting, $1.99 Big Macs, giveaways, and more! To kick off the celebrations, the restaurant will feature daily specials, starting Monday January 7, leading up to Saturday’s event.
PLEASE COME OUT FOR A GRAND OPENING LIKE NO OTHER. MEET YOUR TWEET AT KTL's Networking Grand Opening.
Sinners & Saints, Post-Timey String Band, and Lost Wages at Conundrum Music Hall!
Sinners & Saints
http://www.reverbnation.com/ sinnersandsaintsnc
Post-Timey String Band
http://www.facebook.com/PostTimeyStringBand
Lost Wages
http://www.reverbnation.com/ lostwages
Tuesday January 8th
Science Cafe6pm-7:30
Speakeasy
EngenuitySC's popular Science Café networking event and lecture series continues with a talk on the latest healthcare quality innovations by SmartState Endowed Chair Dr. Jay Moskowitz on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Speakeasy cocktail bar in Five Points. Free!
Raise your glass at Science Cafe with this month's speaker,
Dr. Jay Moskowitz, James B. Duke SmartState Endowed Chair for Health Care Quality, University of South Carolina; President and CEO, Health Sciences South Carolina.
In a relaxed, pub environment which encourages audience questions and discussion, Dr. Moskowitz will discuss improving health care quality for South Carolinians at the HCQ Center and Health Sciences South Carolina in connection with Mental Wellness https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=853610986381607030#editor/target=post;postID=6270946839087054230Month.
Register for a free ticket and loyalty program perks: http://
https://www.facebook.com/events/377067309033431/?ref=2
Wednesday January 9th
The next Handlebar Happy
Hour is January 9th
Meet and mingle with other bicyclists while discussing ways to make Columbia more bicycle and pedestrian friendly
The Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and PCF have organized Handlebar
Happy Hour, a series of family friendly gatherings meant to foster open,
relaxed discussion about topics the bicycling and pedestrian community
faces on a local and statewide level.
This ongoing
program, held the second Wednesday of the month, provides a place for
anyone to openly voice their thoughts on the topics concerning
bicyclists and pedestrians in the Columbia community. Publick House
Restaurant will host the next of these events on Wednesday, Jan. 9 from
6-8 p.m.
Publick House,
located at 2307 Devine Street, will offer free raw fries, wings, and
celery with blue cheese for any participants who arrive on bicycle or
foot. Free drinks will also be available while supplies last.
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Publick House has generously offered to let us host Handlebar Happy Hour at the Devine Street location.
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This month,
Jeremy Grant from Green Drinks Columbia, a program of Keep the Midlands
Beautiful, will be on hand to discuss the mission of the Green Drinks
program.
More Awesome events~!
http://izmsofart.wordpress.com/2013/01/01/the-freshniz-live-magazine-vol-4-food-edition/Izms of Art presents The FRESHNIZ: The Live Magazine Experience (Food Edition)
This live magazine experience showcases some of the Southeast’s most interesting and creative people.
Hosted By: Jah Freedom
Featuring:
Natasha Lorick | Wine and Design
Johnny Smith | Organic Farmer
Bryan Tayara | Our Local Catch
Musical Guest | THE Dubber
Live Food Demonstration
Live Art from Cedric Umoja
Date: January 13, 2013
Time: 6 – 9 pm
Location: Rosso Trattoria Italia (Trenholm Plaza)
Cost: $40 (Dinner Included)
For more information, Call: 803.315.5920 or Email: info@theblakmarket.com
Tickets are limited and this is an event you don’t want to miss! To register go to:http://form.jotform.us/form/23621077327148
Columbia Museum Of Art January Events
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FAAAC Lecture on African-American painter Allan Crite (top)Thursday, January 17 | 5:30 p.m.
The CMA membership affiliate group, Friends of African American Art and Culture (FAAAC), hosts Warren Wilson College art professor Dr. Julie Caro for an illustrated lecture on African-American painter Allan Crite. His 1946 painting Madonna of the Subway is an example of a blend of genres, showing a black Holy Mother and baby Jesus riding on Boston's subway. Special thanks to the Greek Orthodox Church for its sponsorship of this program. A reception follows the lecture. Free for FAAAC members.
Craft Bar Happy Hour (left)
Tuesday, January 22 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Craft Bar Happy Hour is back again for kid, teen and adult crafters! Bring your project and enjoy great snacks, refreshing beverages and the best of crafter camaraderie to get your juices flowing in the CMA’s unconventional craft haven. Don’t have a project? No worries, pick up a featured craft kit for $12 that night. Reserve your spot early - this intimate evening is quite popular. Sponsored by Skirt! Magazine and Earth Fare. $12 / $8 for members.
For more information on events, visit columbiamuseum.org.
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Restaurant Week
Begins!
Thursday January 10, 2013 - 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!
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Grinding of the
Greens: Richland County
Wednesday December 26, 2012 - January 10, 2013
Christmas
Tree Drop-off Locations:
Monday-Friday, 2:00-9:00 pm; Saturday, 2:00-9:00 pm;
Sunday, 1:00-6:00 pm
Monday-Friday, 2:00-9:00 pm; Saturday, 2:00-9:00 pm;
Sunday, 1:00-6:00 pm
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Caughman Road Park – 2800 Trotter Road, Hopkins, SC 29061
• Forest Lake Park – 6820 Wedgefield Road, Columbia, SC 29206
• Friarsgate Park – 1712 Chadford Road, Irmo, SC 29063
• Meadowlake Park – 600 Beckman Road, Columbia, SC 29203
• North Springs Park – 1320 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229
• Polo Road Park – 730 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
Get details at the Richland County Recreation
Commission website!• Forest Lake Park – 6820 Wedgefield Road, Columbia, SC 29206
• Friarsgate Park – 1712 Chadford Road, Irmo, SC 29063
• Meadowlake Park – 600 Beckman Road, Columbia, SC 29203
• North Springs Park – 1320 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229
• Polo Road Park – 730 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
7:00pm until 10:00pm
1415 Blanding St., Suite 6 (Admin
office), Columbia, South Carolina
29201
| Downtown Open Mic
was created as an escape from the busy work week. It is a family friendly event
with free food and music. If you are a musician, feel free to come and play for a well-fed and actually receptive audience. If you are a listener, prepare to have your mind blown. This open mic hosts more talent than a person should be allowed to absorb for free. Hope to see you there! |
Another World-Class
Art Exhibit | Columbia Museum of Art
Impressionism from
Monet to Matisse
Friday January 25, 2013 - Sunday April 21, 2013
Impressionism from Monet to Matisse showcases 55 masterworks
from the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. The exhibition features paintings by the
well-known leaders of French Impressionism: Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste
Renoir, Camille Pissarro and Alfred Sisley as well as paintings by America’s
most noted Impressionist painters, Mary Cassatt and John Singer Sargent.
Major modern paintings by Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin and Georges Braque are
also on view. More at the Columbia Museum of Art website.
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June 1 is National Trails Day
According
to American Hiking Society's website, "Trails do not just magically
appear for our enjoyment; it takes many hours of planning, labor and
negotiating to develop them. National Trails Day, the only nationwide
celebration of trails, increases awareness of trails and celebrates the
hard work and support of many people and partners -- including
volunteers, land agencies and outdoor minded businesses. It is also a
day to introduce people to the many joys and benefits of trails."Celebrate the Palmetto Trail with PCF on June 1, 2013 as we hike, bike, paddle and camp at Poinsett State Park in Sumter, SC. Look for more details about this year's festivities in future newsletters.
Over the Top in Columbia
overthetopinridgeway.comIn the Arcade Mall
1332 Main Street, Suite 62A
803-337-2427
Free Workshop on how to market your small business.
The workshop will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Chelsea’s Restaurant, located at 1734 Main St. from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
For more information or to register, email Mr. Angelo McBride at aamcbride@columbiasc.net.
Next Contradance - Saturday, January 19, 2013
January 19, 2013 - Cabin Fever & Kenny Greer6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Beyond Beginner’s Workshop - How to become Columbia’s favorite dance partner.
7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
New Dancer's Workshop - Learn Contra dance basics for a more enjoyable experience.
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Dance
1800 Lincoln Street - Arsenal Hill Park
Corner of Laurel and Lincoln Sts
Columbia, SC 29201
For directions, visit our website at http://www.contracola.org/.
General Admission $8*
Student Admission $5 (with student ID)
Please bring clean, soft-soled, non-marking shoes. Thanks!
*Prepaid admissions may be purchased for future dances at the discounted rate of $7. Prepaid admissions can be given as gifts and are good for up to a year after purchase.
Craft Bar Happy Hour
Tuesday, January 22 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Craft Bar Happy Hour is back again for kid, teen and adult crafters! Bring your project and enjoy great snacks, refreshing beverages and the best of crafter camaraderie to get your juices flowing in the CMA’s unconventional craft haven. Don’t have a project? No worries, pick up a featured craft kit for $12 that night. Reserve your spot early - this intimate evening is quite popular. Sponsored by Skirt! Magazine and Earth Fare. $12 / $8 for members.
MASTER CLASS WITH INTERNATIONAL OPERA STAR: Soprano Mary Dunleavy, 1:25 p.m. Jan. 28 at the USC School of Music recital hall, 813 Assembly St. Free. (803) 777-4280
SHE Columbia: The Ultimate Girls’ Weekend is set for February 8 – 10, 2013 at
the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. http://www.shecola.com/ |
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Speaker: TBA
Location: TBA Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
LOCAL DEALS~!
FREE FRIDAYS AT THE ZOO: Free Fridays
are back for Richland and Lexington county residents through Feb. 22.
Guests will be asked to provide a valid driver’s license or property tax
statement as proof of residency. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500
Wildlife Parkway, is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. (803) 779-8717; http://www.riverbanks.orgFREE MULCH!!!! : Mulch available from recycled Christmas trees will be available Jan 12 at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane and S.C. State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia from 9 a.m. until it runs out. Information: (803) 733-1139
FREE COMPOST!!!!
All city yoga classes 10 dollars!
http://cityyogasc.com/site/
Subway is offering free breakfasts, including a breakfast melt and a coffee, from January 28th, 2013, until February 2nd. But you have to register in advance. You’ll choose a location, date and time. You’ll also have to choose a sandwich. Your choices are egg and cheese; bacon, egg and cheese; black forest ham, Read More
Domino’s $5 off deal for digital orders
With an eligible online order of two pizzas, earn a $5 discount on the next order. Domino’s Pizza is offering the Domino’s Dollars deal, which features a few requirements, including a minimum order placed online or with a mobile device or phone app. The offer is featured to January 13. To earn the Read MoreGet Money Back from Domino’s
Order two medium pizzas for $5.99 each from Domino’s and get $5 in Domino Dollars to use on your next order. The deal is on through January 13 and applies only to online orders. The $5 credit must be used within 10 days of earning it.$4 -- Nationwide: $25 Restaurant Certificates in 1-Day Sale
http://www.travelzoo.com/top20/78198412-1380471
Source: Restaurant.com
FREE SPAY AND NEUTER FOR ANIMALS IN ZIP CODES 29044, 29061, 29052
Pawmetto Lifeline has been awarded grant
money to provide FREE spay and neuter surgeries for animals in the zip codes
29044, 29061 and 29052 (in lower Richland County). This is a limited time offer, so call to schedule your appointment to...day at 803-465-9100.
The clinic is located at 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia 29212.
You must show proof of address to take advantage of this offer. Proof of rabies vaccination is required. If your pet is not up-to-date, a rabies vaccination can be administered at the time of surgery for $9.
For more information visit pawmettolifeline.org.
JOB OPPORTUNITY*****
Horticultural Internships: Two horticultural internships in France will be offered by Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, the French Heritage Society and Alliance Francaise. To be eligible, a student must be an American citizen enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year horticultural program at a college or university in the U.S. To apply, send a cover letter, a 500-word essay stating your reason for applying, three letters of recommendation and a resume to Herb Frazier, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414. Some proficiency in French is a plus. Deadline is Feb. 28. Information: (843) 571-1266
INDIE GRITS
We are now accepting submissions!
The Indie Grits Festival is presented and created by the Nickelodeon Theatre, the only non-profit, art-house theater in South Carolina. The juried film festival began in 2007, designed to empower all levels of Southern filmmakers with an independent mentality and far-reaching artistic scope.
Now in its seventh year, Indie Grits has grown to span 11 days of
film coupled with several official festival partner events that present
an array of cultural events that showcase progressive cultural life
unmatched in the Southeast in South Carolina's capital city. Thanks to
our generous sponsors and our tireless staff and volunteers, the Indie
Grits Festival is able to create exhibition opportunities for all levels
of filmmakers, artists, musicians and performers and welcome thousands
of festival goers to Columbia.http://www.indiegrits.com/
Marketing position open at Pawmetto Lifeline
#BrainGain: SCATCC Executive Coordinator Search
The mission of the SCATCC is to provide education and orientation for the Area Commissioners of the South Carolina Technical College System and to provide advocacy for the 16 colleges which comprise the South Carolina Technical College System.
Under limited supervision, the Executive Coordinator is responsible for the daily management of the association and all corresponding activities including association management, meeting planning, event coordination and required reporting. Duties will include administrative oversight of the daily operations, meeting and event planning, internal communications to members and external communications to association partners.
Computer skills desirable in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Quickbooks, as well as ability to work with website.
Compensation range to upper $30s.
Submit resume via email to jobposting@scatcc.org for consideration by January 11, 2013.
Post No Bills is looking for an Assistant to CEO & Office Manager
Fast paced, growing advertising agency, located in Columbia’s Vista needs
high energy, multi-tasker to organize the office and support the sale of
advertising services. Must have strong writing and excellent customer relations
skills. Bachelors Degree required.Requirements include: must be very computer literate with both PC and MAC systems. Positive attitude, professional demeanor, strong verbal and critical thinking skills are required.
Please send cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this position, a detailed resume, salary requirements, and three work related references to HumanResources@postnobills.com or to Human Resources, Post No Bills, 801 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Columbia Regional Sports Council is seeking a Sales Manager
This position is responsible for sales and marketing activities that promote the Columbia, SC region to sports event planners/owners. The Sales Manager will be accountable for specific lead generation and room night sales, which are reviewed quarterly.
Please submit your resume and cover letter by email to careers@columbiaauthority.com or fax to 803-545-0028. This position will be posted from Tuesday, December 18, 2012 through January 11, 2013.
Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism is looking
for an Engineering Assistant (Emphasis in HVAC)
This position is responsible for providing assistance to the Chief Engineer in order to maintain the Convention Center’s systems such as the HVAC, electrical, lighting, data, phone, sound equipment, and plumbing. This position is also responsible for making repairs to any damage on the doors, walls, and floors in the Convention Center. The incumbent will supply individuals using the facility with utility services and will connect electrical equipment when needed.
The incumbent must have at least 3 years of experience as a HVAC/refrigeration service and/or maintenance technician and must have EPA Type I & Type II or Universal Certification. Previous facility maintenance experience preferred.
Please submit your resume and cover letter by email to careers@columbiaauthority.com or fax to 803-545-0028. This position will be posted from Tuesday, December 18, 2012 until the position is filled.
This position is responsible for providing assistance to the Chief Engineer in order to maintain the Convention Center’s systems such as the HVAC, electrical, lighting, data, phone, sound equipment, and plumbing. This position is also responsible for making repairs to any damage on the doors, walls, and floors in the Convention Center. The incumbent will supply individuals using the facility with utility services and will connect electrical equipment when needed.
The incumbent must have at least 3 years of experience as a HVAC/refrigeration service and/or maintenance technician and must have EPA Type I & Type II or Universal Certification. Previous facility maintenance experience preferred.
Please submit your resume and cover letter by email to careers@columbiaauthority.com or fax to 803-545-0028. This position will be posted from Tuesday, December 18, 2012 until the position is filled.
Richland County Government has a variety of grant
opportunities available to citizens, communities and
organizations.
Volunteer
The City of Columbia is accepting
applications to fill 1 vacancy on the Election Commission. It determines the
eligibility of 
candidates seeking office; counts and verifies absentee ballots
to ensure the integrity of the election process; and certifies the results of
all municipal elections. Deadline – Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. Visit http://www.columbiasc.net/ under boards and commissions for an
application.
Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 Martin
Luther King Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarships. The Dream Keeper award recognizes
exemplary displays of committed service to the tenets of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr.
Applications are available online at columbiasc.net and at
neighborhood parks.
DEADLINE: Applications must be returned by Friday,
January 11
Interested in being a docent for the Columbia Musuem of Art? Apply today
for the new 12-week docent training class beginning on January 28. This course,
led by Museum curators and educators prepares graduate docents to lead eight
different school programs and adult group tours by providing them with a strong
background of the Museum and of art history 
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