TODAY
COLUMBIA PHILATELIC SOCIETY: Winter stamp and postcard show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today in the Spring Valley High School Cafetorium, 120 Sparkleberry Lane. Theme will be the 150th anniversary of issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. Free parking, free admission. (803) 466-4783
SECOND SUNDAY ROLL: Historic Columbia Foundation will conduct a guided bus tour of more than 25 African-American Heritage Sites at 2 p.m. today. Meet at the Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding St. $10; HCF members, $5. Space is limited, purchase tickets by calling (803) 252-1770, ext 24, or email reservations@historiccolumbia.org.
TREE TREK: 2 p.m. today at Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Road, Hopkins. Take a trek along the boardwalk with a ranger to see the park’s towering trees. Free, meet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. (803) 776-4396; http://www.nps.gov/cong
“THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY”: 3 p.m. today and Jan. 20 at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. $20; age 65 and older, active duty military and full-time college students, $17; age 17 and younger, $12. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA: 3 p.m. today at the Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. $30; groups, $27.50. (803) 276-6264; http://www.newberryoperahouse.com
COLUMBIA BAROQUE SOLOISTS GALA: 4-6 p.m. today at the Spring Valley Country Club, 300 Spring Valley Road. Fundraiser for the group will feature music, refreshments, silent auction, cash wine bar and door prizes. Tickets are $30; call (803) 727-8555; http://www.columbiabaroque.com
“MURDER RIDES AGAIN”: Wild West murder mystery dinner theater (family night), 5 p.m. today in the Fine Arts Center of Forest Acres, 2400 Forest Drive (second level, Richland Mall). Doors open at 4 p.m. $25; children 12 and younger, $20. Call (803) 200-2012 for menu; pizza for the kids. Tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/302120
MONDAY
CONGAREE NEW HORIZONS BAND: Spring recruitment night, 7 p.m. Monday in the USC Strings Project building, 851 Park St. No experience necessary. The New Horizons Band is a national organization to introduce or reintroduce seniors (age 50 and older) to playing a band instrument with a supportive group. http://www.congareeband.com
TUESDAY
STRIKE PERCUSSION DUO: Paul Vaillancourt, percussion; Jeffrey Meyer, piano, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the USC School of Music recital hall, 813 Assembly St. Free. (803) 777-4280
WEDNESDAY
PUBLIC EDUCATION FORUM: The city of Columbia and SCE&G will hold a public education session on tree trimming activities near utility distribution lines 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Topics will include Purpose and Guidelines for Utility Pruning, ANSI Standards, Grand Trees, Protection of Trees and Columbia’s Aging Tree Canopy. (803) 545-3860
FACULTY PIANO RECITAL: Scott Price, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the USC School of Music recital hall, 813 Assembly St. Free. (803) 777-4280
THURSDAY
PALMETTO SENIOR SHOW: 9 a.m.-3 pm. Thursday in the Cantey Building at the State Fairgrounds. Vendors of products and services for age 55 and older, the Dick Goodwin Orchestra, vocal entertainment, former USC pitcher Mike Roth, Miss South Carolina Ali Rogers, race driver Jordan Anderson, Amanda McNulty of ETV’s “Making it Grow,” golf cart giveaway. Free admission, $2 parking.
FACULTY RECITAL: Clifford Leaman, saxophone; Joseph Rackers, piano, 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the USC School of Music recital hall, 813 Assembly St. Free. (803) 777-4270
“THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY”: 8 p.m. Thursday through Jan. 19 at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. $20; age 65 and older, active duty military and full-time college students, $17; age 17 and younger, $12. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com
SATURDAY
CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK: Nature Discovery program, 9:30 a.m. Saturday at 100 National Park Road, Hopkins. Explore the boardwalk with a park volunteer and listen for animals in the forest. Free. Meet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. (803) 776-4396; http://www.nps.gov/cong
WINTER NATURE WALK: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Sesquicentennial State Park, 9564 Two Notch Road. Casual stroll along the Jackson Creek Nature Trail for age 6 and older. $5; seniors and age 15 and younger, $3. Adults must accompany children 15 and younger. Preregistration is required, deadline is Jan. 18. (803) 788-2706 or email sesqui@scprt.com
SCOUT SATURDAY: 1 p.m. Saturday at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway. Daisies, Brownies, Junior Scouts and Cub Scouts can earn credits toward badge requirements, achievements and electives. Live animal encounters, games, activities and age-specific materials for a self-guided adventure into the zoo. $10 plus admission. Register at http://www.riverbanks.org
TREE TREK: 2 p.m. Saturday at Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Road, Hopkins. Take a trek along the boardwalk with a ranger to see the park’s towering trees. Free, meet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. (803) 776-4396; http://www.nps.gov/cong
CONTRA DANCE: 6:15-10:30 p.m. Saturday in the Arsenal Hill Park Building, 1800 Lincoln St. Live music by Cabin Fever, caller will be Kenny Greer. Beyond beginners workshop 6:15-7 p.m.; new dancers workshop, 6-7:30 p.m. No partner necessary, bring clean, soft-soled, nonmarking shoes. $8; students with ID, $5. Sponsored by Columbia Traditional Music and Dance. (803) 760-5881; http://www.contracola.org
“ROCKETMAN”: Greg Bickley and Tokyo Joe perform a tribute to Sir Elton John, 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Koger Center, 1051 Greene St. Sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Cayce and Tokyo Joe Productions, proceeds will benefit the Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter. $26; students and military, $21; available at the Koger Center ticket office (Park Street entrance) or http://www.capitoltickets.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
“THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY”: 3 p.m. Jan. 20 at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. $20; age 65 and older, active duty military and full-time college students, $17; age 17 and younger, $12. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com
FACULTY PIANO RECITAL: Charles Fugo, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the USC School of Music recital hall, 813 Assembly St. Free. (803) 777-4280
GUEST ARTIST MASTER CLASS: Pianist Dmitry Rachmanov, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the USC School of Music recital hall, 813 Assembly St. Free. (803) 777-4280
“THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY”: 8 p.m. Jan. 23-26 at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. $20; age 65 and older, active duty military and full-time college students, $17; age 17 and younger, $12. (803) 799-2510; http://www.towntheatre.com
GUEST ARTIST CLARINET RECITAL: Julia Heinen, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the USC School of Music recital hall, 813 Assembly St. Free. (803) 777-4280
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Cost is $5. Open to ages 21 and older. Bring your own beverages and snacks; soda and coffee provided. (803) 779-1971
TREE TREKS: 10 a.m. Jan. 26 and 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Road, Hopkins. Take a trek along the boardwalk with a ranger to see the park’s towering trees. Free, meet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. (803) 776-4396; http://www.nps.gov/cong
RED SHOE RUN: 5K walk/run and 10K race, 7:30 a.m. Jan. 26 at Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St. Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina; proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia. 5K, $25; race day, $30; 10K, $30; race day, $35. Preregistration at http://www.strictlyrunning.com; race day registration 6-7 a.m.
ETSY KNOW-HOW: 1-4 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Columbia Parks and Recreation Art Center, 1928 Calhoun St. Learn about the website for artisans and crafters; information on setting up and maintaining an Etsy shop, record keeping, PayPal payments and shipping, pricing and more. $30. Minimum eight participants; maximum 15. (803) 545-3093 or email bloliver@columbiasc.net
WESTON LAKE WILDERNESS HIKE: 1:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Road, Hopkins. Join a park ranger for a 4.5 mile hike into Congaree’s wilderness. Dress for the weather, bring snacks and water. Free, meet at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. (803) 776-4396; http://www.nps.gov/cong
FACULTY GUITAR RECITAL: 3 p.m. Jan. 27 at the USC School of Music recital hall, 813 Assembly St. Music by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Albeniz and Castelnuovo-Tedesco. Free. (803) 777-4280
“LAKEVIEW, BOOKER AND JOHNSON: THE HALLOWED HALLS”: 3 p.m. Jan. 27 in Bostick Auditorium at the main branch of the Richland Library, 1431 Assembly St. The documentary highlights Midlands segregation-era institutions — Lakeview, Booker T. Washington and C.A. Johnson high schools and how they produced model citizens. Free. (803) 786-1051
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




