Festivus: Five Points

Festivus: Five Points
Friday December 2, 2011 - Sunday December 4, 2011

§ Friday, Dec. 2nd - Airing of Grievances Tour from 7-10 pm - Tour 12 bars, sample beers of the season and air your grievances!

§ Saturday, Dec. 3rd - Festivus Shopping & Art Tour from 4-8 pm - FREE - Enjoy local artists paired with local merchants, sample sweet treats and Van Gogh Vodka specialty cocktails!

§ Sunday, Dec. 4th - Festivus Family & Shopping Day from 11-5 pm - FREE - Enjoy amazing deals and trunk shows in our local stores, get your picture taken with Santa, complimentary gift wrapping at the fountain, and flash mob carolers!

Visit the Five Points Association website for info!

Come join us at the 1st Annual Battle at Congaree Creek

Reenactment Friday December 2, 2011 - Sunday December 4, 2011

The Battle at Congaree Creek is a Living History and Educational event that the whole family -young and old alike - will enjoy! This three day event with demonstrations drawn straight from the year 1865 of infantry, cavalry, and artillery including civilians, music, food, shopping, and clean, wholesome fun for all ages.

We honor veterans of all wars. Sunday veterans with valid ID or DD214 receive free admission. Regular admission = $5 (12 and under = free).
Click HERE for more information. Watch Congaree Creek video here.

Christmas in Cayce: 34th Annual Tree Lighting

December 2, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Cayce is a great place to get into the spirit of the Season at Christmastime! Free of charge, the City of Cayce and its residents welcome all to come and partake in the festivities:

Friday, December 2: 6:30 p.m.

§ NEW! - Caroling Along the Cayce Riverwalk: several area church choirs will be located throughout the first half mile of the park. Visitors can wander from choir to choir enjoying holiday musical selections. The Riverwalk will be lighted with luminaries and hot apple cider will be served free of charge.

Saturday, December 3 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

§ Christmas Traditions | Cayce Historical Museum Annual Holiday Open House: Each room of the Museum will be decorated with trees and crafts from the 18th century to present. The Open House will also feature live entertainment, docents dressed in period attire, and light refreshments. The War Between the States living history encampments will be on display as well.

§ War Between the States Lantern Tours
As darkness falls, scenes from the great American war come to life. History and comedy make this event a memorable and popular activity.

All details are available at the City of Cayce website.

Spring Awakening: Trustus Theatre

Friday December 2, 2011 - January 21, 2011

Winner of 8 TONY Awards, including BEST MUSICAL, "Spring Awakening" celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that you will never forget. Set to a rocking score by Duncan Sheik, "Spring Awakening" explodes onto the Trustus Main Stage this winter. All tickets are $25. Visit the Trustus website for details.

6th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL: Transfiguration Catholic Church | Blythewood

Saturday, December 3, 2011

6th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL, hosted by Transfiguration Catholic Church in Blythewood, SC, is a great way to celebrate the holiday season. Open to the public, the festival offers entertainment throughout the day, featuring children's choirs and adult choirs, Irish dancers, a popular talent show, puppet shows, craftsmen and vendors offering unique holiday gifts, delightful sweets as well as hotdogs, pizza, chili, desserts and much more! A White Elephant Sale is a favorite booth too! Visit the Transfiguration Catholic Church website for info! Noon - 6:00 PM

Breakfast with Santa: Northwest YMCA

Saturday December 3, 2011

Benefiting our Partners with Youth Campaign, our 2nd Annual Breakfast with Santa lets you get your picture taken with St. Nick himself. Drop by before the holiday rush takes a hold and have some breakfast with the kids and make neat Christmas crafts. All ages. Time: 9:00 - 10:30 am

Donations accepted.

Visit the YMCA website or call 803-407-8007 for more information.

Recommended Restaurant: Solstice Kitchen

Have you been to Solstice Kitchen and Wine Bar lately? Solstice takes New American cuisine to a WNL (whole 'nuther level!) Click on their menu to see what's being offered this week - it's like reading an issue of Southern Living - you know, the food that looks soooo good, but you just don't have the little melon-baller or the coriander or something to prepare it yourself. And who needs the stress? Go to Solstice Kitchen this weekend and celebrate food in a most creative and delicious way! Located in Northeast Columbia, at 841-4 Sparkleberry Lane. It's mission - to provide Columbia with the best, most innovative, and exciting cuisine in the city. Their wine list contains over 600 carefully chosen selections from all over the world. Information at the Solstice Kitchen and Wine Bar website.

31st Annual Santa's Market Craft Show: Seven Oaks Park

Saturday December 3, 2011

Enjoy the sites and delights of the holiday season at this annual event featuring unique gifts, charming decorations and one of a kind crafts. Complete your holiday shopping with items including (but not limited to!) art prints and paintings, hand-made jewelry, ornaments, painted glassware, and holiday wreaths and decor. Light concessions will also be available for purchase.

More info at the Seven Oaks Park webpage.

St. Nicholas Festival: Holy Apostles Orthodox Church, West Columbia

Saturday December 3, 2011 (10am - 4pm)

From 10am - 4pm, come and join the folks at Holy Apostles for some great food, crafts, fun and listen to their amazing choir as they perform ancient hymns! Children visit with the "REAL St. Nicholas" and he'll present them with the traditional "gold" (chocolate) coin; shop for holiday crafts, craft ideas, and artwork as well as Russian food and collectibles, and handmade beeswax candles. Enjoy Russian Bell Ringing -- come hear their wonderful bronze Pyatkov bells, made in Russia! A different and unique way to ring in the holidays! Visit the St. Nicholas Festival website for info!