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Hollywood loves money. So does Ebenezer Scrooge. So what better way to launch the holiday season than putting the old money-grubber at the head of the line to separate moviegoers from their cash?
The pipa is steeped in history and tradition. This week, music audiences will have two opportunities to get familiar with the pipa as Wu Man, a pipa virtuoso, performs with the South Carolina Philharmonic on Thursday and at the Southern Exposure New Music Series on Friday.
Raquy and the Cavemen, the Brooklyn-based group of Middle Eastern percussionists and musicians, will perform Tuesday at 701 Whaley. The concert, which will include two collaborations with Delirium Tribal, is a fundraiser for the local belly dance company.
Rosewood Market's annual turkey tasting is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Sample free-range natural turkey, tofu turkey and holiday fruit pies and fixings.
The Columbia Choice Awards, which recognize individuals, businesses, schools and organizations that add to the city's appearance and quality of life, will be presented this week.
Hugs from parents and teachers, along with candy suckers, Scooby Doo graham cracker cookies and apple juice, helped dry the tears Monday at one of the first in-school vaccination clinics in the Midlands.
Have you missed singing one of the old familiar hymns of your childhood? Do you long to hear a fresh new 21st century hymn?