Posted: Sunday, February 28, 2010
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Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do Feb. 26 - March 4, 2010
Lexington SC Homes For Sale / Lake Murray SC Homes for Sale / Search MLS Friday, February 26-Sunday, February 28. The Arabian Nights. Mary Zimmerman's The Arabian Nights tells the legendary tale of the Persian King Shahryar's one thousand and one nights. Longstreet Theatre. Visit Theatre South Carolina for more information. Friday & Saturday, February 26 & 27 and Thursday, March 4. Meet Me in St. Louis. Four attractive sisters are all blazing with excitement over the wonderful World's Fair that is about to open right there in St. Louis. Visit the Aiken Community Playhouse for more information. Friday, February 26. Legends of... This concert will feature husband and wife producers/composers/recording artists Ashford and Simpson and proceeds from the concert will benefit the Auntie Karen Foundation. 8 pm at the Koger Center for the Arts. Visit Auntie Karen for more information. Friday, February 26. Disney Live! Mickey's Rockin' Road Show. Get ready to dim the lights and raise the curtain – Mickey Mouse is in the house and he’s setting the stage for fun - just for you! Visit the Colonial Life Arena for more information. Saturday, February 27. Olympic Gala Recap. Come ice skate & see exhibitions by local skaters. We will show the Olympic Figure Skating Gala & refreshments will be served. Visit Plex Indoor Sports for more information. Saturday, February 27. 21st Annual Harambee Festival. The festival features good gospel music, stage performances, food, jazz, empowerment workshops, an art exhibit, health screening, and merchandise of all types, and a children's village. Visit Benedict College for more information. Saturday, February 27. The Palmetto Opera presents "An Evening in Italy". Enjoy Italian food, beverages, and a presentation of selections from great Italian Operas at the Capital City Club from 7-10 pm. $75/person. Cocktail attire. Call 315-8866 for additional information. Saturday, February 27. Chili Cook-Off. Enjoy a variety of chili and fun during this annual fundraising event where you are invited to experience the tastes and smell of some of Columbia's most creative chili recipes. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 803.252.7742 ext. 29 or visit the Historic Columbia Foundation. ThursdaySaturday, February 27-Sunday, February 28. SC Book Festival. Come out for the annual literary festival featuring authors, book vendors, antiquarian dealers, signings, readings, and children's activities! Ed's Editions will be onsite handing out coupons so stop by there after the festival and check out their wide selection of used books and the great sale that will be going on. They're even extending their hours and will be open on Sunday! Visit SC Book Festival for more information. Tuesday, March 2. Gamecock Baseball! Come out and support the Gamecocks as they take on Presbyterian at 7 pm. Visit Gamecock Central for more information. If you would like to start receiving this FREE list every week via email, click here
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Posted: Monday, February 22, 2010
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Westover Acres Community in West Columbia South Carolina Come find your next home in Westover Acres. Westover Acres, located in West Columbia, SC is a lovely established neighborhood offering a quiet location, large home lots with beautiful established trees and landscaping. The mostly brick homes in Westover Acres range in price from $120,000's to $220,000's with sizes varying from 1900 square feet to 2900 square feet offering 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2-3.5 bathrooms. Homes in Westover Acres mainly offer 2 car garages or carports, formal living rooms and dining rooms and many also having fenced yards as well. Westover Acres offers much convenience to it's residents being located just off Highway 378 in West Columbia, just minutes from Lexington Medical Center and Riverbanks Zoo, also a few minutes from downtown Columbia, SC. In downtown Columbia, SC you will find the South Carolina state museum as well as the Edventure Children's museum among many other dining, shopping and recreation options. The community of West Columbia also offers many dining, shopping and recreation options, being nearby the Saluda River, the Cayce-West Columbia river walk, and less than 10 minutes to Lexington, SC and Lake Murray. Students residing in Westover Acres attend the Lexington School District two schools of Saluda River Elementary, Northside Middle School, and Brookland Cayce High School. Welcome home to Westover Acres.
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Posted: Monday, February 22, 2010
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Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do Feb. 19 - Feb. 25, 2010
Lexington SC Homes For Sale / Lake Murray SC Homes for Sale / Search MLS Opening Friday, February 19. Always...Patsy Cline. Meet Louise Seger, a divorced Houston housewife, as she shares her memories and her first real-life encounter with country legend, Patsy Cline. Based on a true story, this show mixes Patsy’s country croons with Louise’s comedic turns. Visit Town Theatre for more information. Friday, February 19. Jazz Pianist Jangeun Bae. Award-winning jazz pianist Jangeun Bae brings her unique style of jazz to Columbia in two performances at The Blue Martini this Friday and Saturday. 9 p.m. both nights. This event is 21+ and there is no cover charge. 808 Lady Street. Friday, February 19. Winter Jam. Winter Jam is Christian music's largest tour and it's back in Columbia this weekend! As always, tickets will be $10 at the door with no advance ticket sales. Visit the Colonial Life Arena for more information. Friday, February 19-Sunday, February 21. Battle of Aiken. For three days, reenactors eat, sleep, live and fight in a painfully recreated version of the world in 1865. Visit the Battle of Aiken for more information. Sunday, February 21. Arboretum. Tucked away in a quiet inner city neighborhood is one of Columbia's most special places: the University of South Carolina's Belser Arboretum. It's located east of Shandon in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood. This seven-acre tract has a long looping trail which makes the whole place accessible. Covered in wooden chips, the path goes uphill and downhill. It crosses a small wooden bridge, as well as a stream with four waterfalls. In the valley, there's a Zen garden with rock piles suggestive of a miniature Stonehenge. Volunteers have put up dozens and dozens of unobtrusive tags and plaques explaining it all. Unlike city parks, the arboretum is not generally open to the public. But on the third Sunday of every month, it opens its doors to the public for three hours. What a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Visit the Arboretum for additional information. Sunday, February 21. SC Contemporary Dance Company: The Chemistry of Color. Choreographed by Miriam Barbosa, with an original composition by USC School of Music professor, John Valerio, this performance is inspired by artist Alvin Loving’s Midtown series. Visit the Columbia Museum of Art for more information. Tuesday, February 23. Jimmy Buffett "Summerzcool Tour"! Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will return to Colonial Life Arena this weekend as part of Jimmy Buffett’s “Summerzcool” Tour 2010. Visit the Colonial Life Arena for more information. Tuesday, February 23. Winter Performing Art Series. This free, family friendly, fun winter concert series will feature the USC Sax Quartet. The Columbia Children's Theatre is located at the Midtown at Forest acres (corner of Forest Dr. and Beltline). Visit Smart Arts for additional information. Thursday, February 25. Shag Night at Jillian's. The great live music and shagging continues inside Jillian's this Thursday from 6PM-9PM. This week DJ Butch Davidson will be performing. Free admission and special drink prices. For more information visit Shag Jillian's. Through Thursday, February 25. 'Crowns'. "Crowns" is a moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of black history and identity as seen through the eyes of a young black woman who has come down South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in Brooklyn. Visit Trustus Theatre for more information. If you would like to start receiving this FREE list every week via email, click here
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Posted: Monday, February 22, 2010
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Columbia Rosewood Homes for Sale Columbia SC Real Estate  The Rosewood community located in Columbia, SC has much to offer for your next home. Homes in the Rosewood community vary from single family homes to bungalows, and town homes offering sizes from 600 square feet to 1600 square feet. Prices of homes located in the Rosewood community begin around $40,000 and range to the lower $100,000's, with many offering 2 to 3 bedrooms and 1 to 2 bathrooms. Rosewood is an established community in Columbia, SC with many older homes complete with great character, as well as, many renovated and updated homes. Rosewood is a well cared for community with quiet established tree lined street. 
The Rosewood community is located near downtown Columbia, SC with easy access to the University of South Carolina, Williams Brice Stadium and the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. Students living in the Rosewood community attend schools located in the school district of Richland One. Come feel at home in the lovely community of Rosewood.
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Posted: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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Shull-Island-Homes-For-Sale-Lake-Murray-Gilbert-SC-Real-Estate  Welcome to Shull Island. This lakeside community located in Gilbert, SC on Lake Murray has much to offer for your next home. On Shull Island you will find a variety of homes from lakeside bungalows to large brick luxury homes and everything in between. Homes found on Shull Island start in the $300,000's and range upward, with square footages from 1200 to 4600 square feet, most offering 3-4 bedrooms. Many homes found in the Shull Island community have lake front porches and decks offering fantastic views of the year round deep water found off Shull Island. As a resident of Shull Island you are certain to enjoy your lake front home, as well as the fishing, boating and water sports that come with Lake Murray living. 
Shull Island is located in the friendly community of Gilbert, SC in Lexington County, and offers the small town feel of Gilbert while still being close to the town of Lexington and all the convenience it has to offer, including many choices of dining, shopping and recreation. Shull Island is accessible from Highway 378, with Interstate 20 easily accessed. Students living in the Shull Islandcommunity attend the fantastic Lexington One schools of Gilbert Elementary and Primary, Gilbert Middle School and Gilbert High School. Come see how good home can feel at Shull Island!
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Posted: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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Keller's Pond Community in Lexington South Carolina
Come feel at home in Keller's Pond. This Essex Homes Community located in Lexington, SC has 134 lots and offers homes from the low $200,000's to $300,000 ranging in size from 2000 square feet to 3400 square feet offering 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 3.5 bathrooms. This community is known for it's mostly brick homes with open floor plans and high ceilings. Homes in Keller's Pond have luxurious master suites with double vanities and walk in closets, as well as many home also having formal living rooms and dining rooms as well. Keller's Pond first began development in the late 1990's and as of early 2010 still has some new construction available. This subdivision has homes offering 2 car garages and many homes having privacy fencing as well.
Keller's pond offers an active homeowners association, and many conveniences nearby. Located off Charter Oak road, Keller's Pond is less that ½ mile from Lexington High School, which is the high school students in this subdivision attend, other schools that service this neighborhood are Lake Murray Elementary, and Pleasant Hill Middle school, all part of the award winning Lexington School District One. Life in Keller's pond provides easy access to Lake Murray, the town of Lexington, SC, Highway 378 and Highway #1, as well as Interstate 20, just 3.5 miles away. Also nearby you will find grocery stores, fitness centers, dining and many forms of recreation. Keller's Pond is an excellent place to find your next home. Search other Lexington SC Neighborhoods.
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Posted: Friday, February 12, 2010
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Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do Feb. 12 - Feb. 18, 2010
Lexington SC Homes For Sale / Lake Murray SC Homes for Sale / Search MLS Through Sunday, February 14. Boat Show! The 47th Annual Boat Show will take place at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds February 11th-14th! 16 area boat dealers and over 40 additional exhibitors will be on hand to answer any of your questions. . Wall-to-wall boats and accessories will pack all six buildings with runabouts, sport boats, fishing boats, cruisers, personal watercraft, jet boats, and high-performance boats—everything from 12 to 30 feet will be ready to board and buy! Admission is only $6 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Over $6,000 in Prizes! Visit Boat Show Fairgrounds for more information. Through Friday, February 12. New Orleans' own Hot 8 Brass Band. New Orleans’s own Hot 8 Brass Band, whose members were born and reared in New Orleans, has epitomized New Orleans street music for more than a decade. The group has charmed audiences throughout the world and has released three critically acclaimed recordings. What makes the Hot 8 so special are the sounds they coax from their well-loved, well-worn horns. An evening with Hot 8 is like no other. What a great way to get in the Mardi Gras spirit! Visit the Aiken Performing Arts Group for more information. Friday, February 12-Saturday, February 13. Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family. Tyler Perry is back and better than ever, and his alter-ego Madea will prove it! Perry is coming back to the big stage with Madea's Big Happy Family at the Colonial Life Arena this weekend so don't miss out on all the fun and excitement!There's nothing like watching Perry in action as he transforms into his stage alter-ego, and you can be part of it all with tickets to the show! Visit the Colonial Life Arena for more information and to purchase tickets. Friday, February 12-Saturday, February 13. Musicality: An Evening of Contemporary Dance. Using music from a variety of styles and influences; MUSICALITY, is a blend of soul, R&B, rock, house, hip-hop, and pop music. Choreographer Terrance Henderson explores another side of his creative process by making dances that reflect his love of music and the connection between the music, the dancer, and their audience. Audiences can expect to see dances choreographed to music by some of their favorite pop artists like Beyonce’, Jill Scott, Oasis, Gavin Degraw, vintage Mariah Carrey, Mary J. Blidge, and Stevie Wonder. Henderson will also premier a new work entitled “In My HOUSE,” collaboration with live DJ and percussionists. Visit Vibrations Dance Company for more information. Friday, February 12-Sunday, February 14. Carriage Rides at Sandhill. Take your sweetheart out on a relaxing Carriage Ride through the Village At Sandhill. What a perfect for Valentines Day! Carriage Rides will run on Friday from 6pm to 9pm, Saturday from 4pm-9pm and Sunday from 1pm-6pm. The cost of the carriage rides are $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children 12 and under. Visit the Village at Sandhill for more information. Saturday, February 13. 6th Annual About Face Face Off. South Carolina artists draw and paint portraits of one another in a head to head, single elimination competition. Artists 18 and older are invited to enter and are randomly paired, each painting or drawing the other’s portrait in the medium of choice. First prize is $500, and second prize is a $250 gift certificate to City Art. Two third prize winners receive a $25 gift certificate to the Museum Shop and a collection of exhibition catalogues. Visit the Columbia Museum of Art for more information. Saturday, February 13. Columbia's Longest Days. Columbia's Longest Days is a fun and educational day for the family sponsored by the Greater Columbia Civil War Alliance to commemorate General Sherman's March to Columbia, S.C. and the burning of the city. The day's activities will begin at 8:45 am with Union troops firing once more upon the State House from the West Columbia side of the Gervais Street Bridge. The day will continue in the atrium of the South Carolina State Museum with a Civil War Expo from 9 am until 4 pm. Tickets for the bus tours are $20 per person per bus tour. To purchase by phone, call Bri Jackson at 803.217.0071. Tickets may also be purchased by emailing Bri Jackson at gccwa@knappagency.com. Visit Columbia's Longest Days for more information. Saturday, February 13. "From Russia, with Love". “From Russia, with Love” stirs your Valentine’s passions and emotions with the music of Russia and France. Music Director Morihiko Nakahara presents much-loved music from 2009 Arthur Fraser International Concerto Competition winner Sean Yeh, performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand. The piece exhibits Ravel’s characteristic French elegance and exploits the full range of the piano. Book-ending Yeh are some of Russia’s finest: the Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture by Tchaikovsky and the Rachmaninoff Third Symphony. It’s an evening you’ll be sure to love. Visit the SC Philharmonic for more information. Sunday, February 14. Art of Music: The Viola d’amore: Thomas Georgi & Friends. Love is in the air with the evocative and rarely heard viola d’amore – Italian for “violin of love.” Thomas Georgi, champion and scholar of the viola d'amore, presents a striking performance in the Museum's beautiful Baroque gallery, joined by Paul Miller, viola d’amore and Lucas Harris, lute. Adjunct curator of music Dr. Peter Hoyt offers insight to this mysterious instrument. Visit the Columbia Museum of Art for additional information. Tuesday, February 16. Masters in Beer Appreciation. Brixx Wood Fired Pizza at The Village at Sandhill is excited to be starting up it's beer dinners for 2010 and kicking off their 2010 MBA program. In the spirit of Mardi Gras, they'll be serving a Chicken Gumbo soup and a Cajun Jambalaya entree for dinner. The featured beers for the night will be from Abita Brewery and will include the following: Abita Turbodog, Abita Purple Haze, Abita Amber, and the Dixie Lager. Since everyone loves a great deal, they're offering dinner and a four ounce sample of each featured beer for only $10! Additional servings of the featured microbrews will be available that evening for $3 per bottle. We will also have sign up materials to get started on your 2010 Masters in Beer Appreciation. Visit Brixx for more information. If you would like to start receiving this FREE list every week via email, click here
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Posted: Friday, February 12, 2010
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Essex Homes has the Irmo SC Home and Chapin SC Home for you! Search homes in these wonderful neighborhoods and enjoy some quality Essex Home construction and all of the benefits of living in these great area that are both close to Lake Murray SC.
Colony Ridge is a friendly Essex Homes neighborhood located in Irmo, SC area, nearby Interstate I-26. This neighborhood boasts luxuriously appointed homes from the $180,000's to the High $220,000's, with square footage ranging from 2000-3500 square feet, and most floor plans offering 3-4 bedrooms. In Colony Ridge homes you will find tankless hot water heaters, granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, and eat in kitchens. dding to the appeal of this development are the spacious master suites with garden tubs in the private baths, and ample walk in closets. This neighborhood also offers the unique appeal of carriage style garage doors on their 2 car garages, although some floor plans offer a 3 car garage. Many homes in Colony Ridge also offer formal dining rooms. In this neighborly development you will find an active homeowners association, and the convienience of being nearby Columbiana Mall for shopping, and the Harbison area where you will find many excellent restaurants and other conveniences. Lake Murray is also just a few minutes away offering boating, fishing and all types of water recreation. Colony Ridge is zoned for the excellent Lexington Richland 5 schools of Ballentine Elementary, Dutch Fork Middle School and Dutch Fork High School. Colony Ridge is an excellent place to find your next home. Welcome to the neighborly Essex Homes community of Magnolia Point, located in the Irmo, SC area. Homes in Magnolia point are well appointed offering many amenities, including master suites with deluxe baths, and walk-in closets throughout. These all brick homes boast open floor plans and the added convenience of irrigation systems in the landscaped yards. Homes in Magnolia Point range in price from the upper $200,000's to the low $300,000's, and vary in size from 2600-3500 square feet. In this development you will find spacious homes offering one and two story floor plans of 3-5 bedrooms and 2 car garages.
Magnolia Point has the benefit of many nearby conviences including the Lake Murray dam walk only 3 miles away, offering a paved pathway across the Lake Murray dam which is 3.2 miles one way, and an area on one side of the dam appointed with a public beach, and on the other side offering public fishing, boat ramp and picnic area, and public parking on both sides. This development is just off Lake Murray Boulevard and also nearby Interstate 26, and Columbiana Center Mall, as well as the Harbsion area offering nearly any convenience you are seeking for shopping, dining or recreation. This neighborhood is zoned for the excellent schools of Lexington Richland 5, including Irmo Elementary, Irmo Middle School, and Irmo High School. You will feel right at home in Magnolia Point. The Preserve at Rolling Creek is an Irmo SC Essex Homes communtiy in a great location just off I-26 and only a few minutes from Irmo SC. This Irmo SC Neighborhood offers lots of plan choices to fit your budget and your needs. Most homes in this community are built to your specifications, but there are usually a few homes that could be ready to move into in a relatively short time period. Essex Homes in The Preserve At Rolling Creek start in the high 190's and go up from there depending on size and options. Essex has a wide variety of home plans to choose from, so there is surely one to fit your needs! The Preserve at Rolling Creek is just minutes from lots of shopping and dining in Irmo SC (don't forget there is a fairly new grocery store about 2 minutes away). Easy access to the interstate also means Columbia SC is only a short drive away and offers entertainment, cultural, and educational options for everyone. Lake Murray SC is also close by and is a huge lake offering lots of on the water recreation opportunites. Consider The Preserve at Rolling Creek for your next Irmo SC Home. Northeast Columbia - Essex Homes
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Posted: Sunday, February 7, 2010
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 Welcome to friendly Woodside Farm, a Lexington SC Essex Homes development. This new construction neighborhood is located in a quiet well established area of Lexington, SC. This neighborhood of 137 lots was built by Essex homes and offers prices ranging from the $240,000's-Upper $300,000's, ranging in size from 2300-3700 square feet. In Woodside Farm you will find spacious well appointed homes offering 3-5 bedrooms, hardwood floors, deluxe moldings and master suites, many including whirlpool tubs in the luxurious master baths, walk-in closets, and 2 car garages. This subdivision has the fantastic amenities of a community pool and playground and an active Homeowners Association.
 Woodside Farm is located just outside of the town of Lexington, SC minutes from Highway 378 with easy access to Lexington Medical Center, Interstate 20, Lake Murray and Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens. The town of Lexington boast excellent recreation, many fantastic locally owned businesses, and restaurants as well as all the conveniences of modern life. Woodside Farm is zoned for the award winning schools of Lexington One including Oak Grove Elementary, Lexington Middle School and Lexington High School. Woodside Farm is a great place to reap and sow happiness in your new home.
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Posted: Thursday, February 4, 2010
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Lexington/Columbia, S.C. Things To Do Feb. 5 - Feb. 11, 2010
Lexington SC Homes For Sale / Lake Murray SC Homes for Sale / Search MLS Through Sunday, February 7. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus! Through the mystery of magic and the mastery of skill, audiences will be spellbound as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM SM, a thrill-filled, mind-blowing circus spectacular where family fun is no illusion. Magical Zingmaster Alex and his assistant, Levitytia, lead audience members through an extraordinary world of fantasy that celebrates the uplifting spirit of the circus and also wards off the cynical Mr. Gravity and his team of Heavies who try to bring everyone down. Visit the Colonial Life Arena to purchase tickets and for show times. Opening Friday, February 5. The Chemistry of Color: Contemporary African-American Artists. The Columbia Museum of Art celebrates its 60th anniversary year by hosting a major exhibition of art by contemporary African-American artists. The Chemistry of Color: Contemporary African-American Artists and its accompanying catalog chronicle the accomplishments and struggles of African-American artists in the latter half of the 20th century with approximately 72 works by a number of preeminent modern artists such as Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Faith Ringgold and Betye Saar. This show presents an opportunity for residents of South Carolina and the surrounding region to see an exhibition of nationally and internationally known African-American artists not seen in the state in nearly a decade. Entrance is FREE on opening day, Friday, February 5 and every Sunday, courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield of SC. The exhibit runs through May 9. Visit the Columbia Museum of Art for more information. Friday, February 5. Danielle Howle Live! Singer-songwriter Danielle Howle embarked on her solo career by recording her live album at USC’s McKissick Museum located on USC’s campus in downtown Columbia. She has often been compared to famous singers like Patsy Cline (Crazy) and Nina Simone (I Put A Spell On You). She has toured with DiFranco, the Indigo Girls, and Elliott Smith, has played in the Lilith Fair and has opened for Bob Dylan right here in Columbia. And she's bringing it all to the 145 Club in Winnsboro. For more information, visit the 145 Club. Friday, February 5. Swing lessons and Dancing! Anyone interested in dancing can learn the popular Swing Dance style in a vintage setting this summer through next year as Historic Columbia Foundation continues to host instructional classes and dances monthly at the historic Big Apple, 1000 Hampton Street. Columbia dance favorites Richard Durlach and Breedlove plan to take dancers back to the era of the Big Apple Dance Club. Richard and Breedlove teach, perform, and research swing, ballroom and vintage dances along with studying dance culture. It was at the Big Apple club where the Big Apple dance craze began, becoming one of the most popular dances of the 20th century. Visit the Historic Columbia Foundation for more information. Friday, February 5. First Fridays at Village Artists. The first Friday of each month brings a special wine and cheese gathering over several artists works in this cooperative gallery. Artists will be on hand to talk about their medium and techniques as well as exhibit additional works not normally on display at the gallery. 6-8 pm. Visit the Village Artists for more information. Friday, February 5-Saturday, February 6. Cleopatra. The Columbia City Ballet is proud to announce the return of William Starrett's original full-length ballet rendition of one of the greatest true romance stories in history: Cleopatra. If you missed this critically acclaimed lavish production in its original run, then make sure you've got a reserved seat for the return! Call 251-2222 or go to Capitol Tickets to purchase tickets. Visit the Columbia City Ballet for more information. Saturday, February 6. Mike Compton & Joe Newberry Live! Bill's Pickin' Parlor brings yet another awesome performer to the stage on Saturday night! It's been said that Mike Compton knows more about Bill Monroe style mandolin than the Father of Bluegrass himself. Mix him with Joe Newberry and his extraordinary musicianship from his wonderful banjo playing to his great singing, guitar playing and fiddling and you've got one dynamite performance! 8-10 pm. Visit Bill's Music Shop & Pickin' Parlor for more information. Saturday, February 6. 28th Annual The Lize Wessels Ye Olde Pub Night. Join Joe Pinner for a wonderful evening of prizes, pub food, wine, beer, a dart tournament and more! 7:30-11:30 pm at CMFA Artspace. Visit CMFA or call 771-6303 for more information. Saturday, February 6. 5th Annual Black History Parade! Come out with hundreds of other locals and participating units in the celebration of significant events in the lives of those people who have made a difference. The parade seeks to educate, entertain and celebrate all of those achievements all at once! The parade will take place in Waverly and Five Points Historical Communities. Call 361-5470 for additional information. Beginning Thursday, February 11. Boat Show! The 47th Annual Boat Show will take place at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds February 11th-14th! 16 area boat dealers and over 40 additional exhibitors will be on hand to answer any of your questions. . Wall-to-wall boats and accessories will pack all six buildings with runabouts, sport boats, fishing boats, cruisers, personal watercraft, jet boats, and high-performance boats—everything from 12 to 30 feet will be ready to board and buy! Admission is only $6 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Over $6,000 in Prizes! Visit Boat Show Fairgrounds for more information. 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Posted: Thursday, February 4, 2010
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 Exit Real Estate Consultants is pleased to announce that Matt Thompson has joined the Exit Team in their Lexington SC office. A longtime resident of Lexington, Matt is also very familiar with all the areas surrounding Greater Columbia SC. Matt has extensive experience on the mortgage lending side of the business which gives his clients some additional expertise to help them through the home buying or selling process. As a licensed broker, Matt has been involved in every aspect of the real estate sales process from helping buyers, to professionally marketing new construction neighborhoods, to helping sellers list and sell individual homes. Matt has been in the real estate industry for many years. Matt started in the mortgage banking business in 1994 serving in such positions as the President of the Mortgage Brokers Association, President of The Mortgage Group, Inc. and Executive Vice President of 1st Choice Mortgage. During his mortgage tenure he has worked with hundreds of employees and helped thousands of customers. His expertise in the mortgage banking business enables his clients a smooth transition through the entire real estate process. Matt received the Mortgage Broker of the Year Award in 1998 and currently holds a real estate broker’s license which illustrates his desire to maintain a high level of education in the real estate industry. Matt’s vast knowledge of marketing through both web and traditional media allows his clients the luxury of knowing that their listings will gain the maximum exposure. Matt has lived in Lexington SC since 2001 with his wife and daughter. Visit Matt's web site.
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Posted: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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 Exit Real Estate Consultants is pleased to announce that Sheri Thompson has joined their team in the Lexington, SC office. Sheri is an experienced real estate agent and is familiar with the entire Columbia SC market. Sheri has helped clients in every aspect of the real estate transaction from representing sellers, buyers, and new construction as well. Retta Whitehead, Broker-in-charge, comments, "Sheri has a great knowledge of the local real estate market and her experience speaks for itself. We welcome her to our team and know that with her experience and committment to customer service all her clients past and future will benefit."
Sheri has a wealth of knowledge in the real estate industry. Sheri began her real estate career as senior real estate paralegal for 4 years before entering the mortgage business where she worked in the secondary marketing field for TMG Funding and 1st Choice Mortgage. After 6 years in that arena she made the move to work as an account representative for GMAC Bank. Her depth of knowledge enables her clients to feel comfortable while working with Sheri on all aspects of their sell and/or purchase. Her desire to learn about her client’s needs allows them the freedom to successfully plan their move. Sheri attended Clemson University and received a B.S. degree from Winthrop College. Sheri & Matt have been married since 1994 and have resided in Lexington since 2001. They have 1 daughter who attends school in the Lexington 1 school district.
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Posted: Monday, February 1, 2010
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 Westbrook is a friendly neighborhood located in the town of Lexington, SC, just off Park Road. This subdivision of approximately 180 homes is convenient to everything in Lexington including shopping, dining, places of worship and family friendly recreation. Homes in Westbrook range in size from 1500 Sq ft to 2400 Sq Ft, and most feature 3 or 4 bedrooms with some floor plans offering 5 bedrooms. Most homes in this subdivision feature private master suites, with walkin closets, as well as formal dining rooms and two car garages. Prices in Westbrook range from the 130,000's to 190,000's, with many of the lots offering fenced backyards. Westbrook offers an active Homeowners Association and fantastic neighborhood amenities including a community pool and cabana area, tennis courts, and playground area. 
Convenience is a key to Westbrook's location which is minutes from downtown Lexington, SC, offering excellent restaurants, various shopping choices, and several public parks for recreation. Westbrook is only a few miles from Lake Murray making fishing, water sports, recreation and enjoyment easily accessible. Downtown Columbia and Interstates I-20 and I-26 can also be accessed from nearby Highway 1. Irmo, SC is also located nearby offering many additional shopping, dining and recreation opportunities. Westbrook is zoned for Lexington One's award winning schools including Lake Murray Elementary, Pleasant Hill Middle School, and Lexington High School. You will feel right at home in Westbrook.
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