Things To Do

Storks and Corks

Aug 10, 2013

A casual evening of good food and wine along with a chance to see endangered wood storks in their natural setting. A silent auction runs through the evening, as well.

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Science Café: Raise Your Glass to National Inventors' Month with EngenuitySC

Aug 13, 2013

  EngenuitySC hosts Science Café on second Tuesdays at Speakeasy cocktail bar, featuring free admission, networking, cash bar, an informal presentation, and the opportunity to discuss the latest knowledge economy topics with SmartState Program™ Endowed Chairs from MUSC, Clemson and USC in a relaxed environment. Dr. John Schaefer, Lewis Blackman SmartState Endowed Chair for Patient...

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A Fine Affair- Colored with Care

Sep 26, 2013

  A Fine Affair- Colored with Care will take place Thursday, September, 26th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the DoubleTree Columbia.  This vivid and colorful event, which will kick-off our 19th annual golf tournament the following day, is our largest annual two-day fundraiser and we want you to be a part of it! A Fine-Affair Colored with Care is not just your average cocktail party, as it...

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Habitat for Humanity Run/Walk

Oct 19, 2013

The 10th Annual Habitat for Humanity Run/Walk is set for Saturday, October 19, 2013. Each year, participation grows, and we anticipate the participation to be approx. 350-400 10K and 5K runners, 5K walkers and youth fun run participants. The 10K and 5K timed runs are part of the Columbia Running Club's Tour de Columbia. The 5K, 10K and 15K courses are USATF-certified and part of the Columbia...

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Dracula: Ballet With A Bite

Oct 24, 2013 - Oct 26, 2013

Already known as the coolest dance show yet to play the Koger Center, Columbia City Ballet’s Dracula: Ballet With A Bite returns with new blood for this “must see” Halloween favorite. Count Dracula and his Brides of Darkness are back with new choreography, costumes and palpitating music in this cutting-edge production. Dracula is always a favorite with its haunting visuals, graphic...

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Nutcracker

Dec 14, 2013 - Dec 22, 2013

Deemed as “close to perfect as you can get” by the State, Columbia City Ballet’s presents its 53rd anniversary production of Columbia’s favorite holiday family tradition, Nutcracker. This award-winning spectacle is South Carolina’s largest single performing arts event, with more performances in more cities reaching more audience members than any other South Carolina arts event!

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Alice in Wonderland

Jan 31, 2014 - Feb 1, 2014

The Columbia City Ballet is producing the world premiere of William Starrett’s original production of Alice in Wonderland, which is celebrating 150 years since it was first written by Lewis Carroll, one of the top ten classic literary authors of all time. Translated in 96 languages, Alice in Wonderland is one of the top ten children’s classics ever written.  This unforgettable adventure...

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Giselle

Mar 7, 2014 - Mar 8, 2014

 The Columbia City Ballet presents Giselle; one of the most romantic and beloved classical ballets of all time. Giselle tells the story of a nobleman who successfully woos a young, beautiful peasant girl named Giselle. She falls in love with the man and agrees to marry him, unaware that he is already engaged. Once Giselle uncovers her fiancé’s secret she becomes weak and dies of a broken...

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