Go Columbia: On the horizon, April 14
>>> AT THE LIBRARY
Children’s books author
AN EVENING WITH GRACE LIN: 7-9 p.m. Friday in Bostick Auditorium at the Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St. The award-winning author will discuss her books for children and her writing life. Part of the 29th annual Augusta Baker’s Dozen reading event. A reception and book signing will follow. (803) 799-9084; http://www.richlandlibrary.com
>>> MUSEUMS
If it’s Tuesday...
STATE MUSEUM: Second Shift Twosday, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at 301 Gervais St. In celebration of the history of its building and the mill workers who decades ago worked the second shift, the museum extends its Tuesday hours until 8 p.m. Check out the planetarium’s Live Sky Tour at 6 p.m. (803) 898-4921; http://scmuseum.org
>>> ON STAGE
On their toes
BALLET STARS OF NEW YORK: 7 p.m. Friday at the Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St. Stacey Calvert, associate artistic director of the USC Dance Company, will stage an evening of classical ballet featuring principal dancers from the New York City Ballet, performing in concert with the USC Symphony and the USC Dance Company. Tickets are $25-$35; students, $15. (803) 777-5112; http://capitoltickets.com
>>> HISTORY LESSONS
From the wild blue yonder
S.C. HISTORIC AVIATION FOUNDATION OPEN HOUSE: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Hamilton-Owens Airport, 1400 Jim Hamilton Blvd. Indoor event will feature aviation artifacts, parachutes, World War II items and a B-25 bomber will be on display; there will also be children’s activities. Free. (803) 513-8187
This story was originally published April 13, 2015 at 8:01 PM with the headline "Go Columbia: On the horizon, April 14."