Go Columbia picks of the week, through Aug. 12
THURSDAY (August 6)
SEARCHING FOR A LULLA-BYE
This is an exploration of feminine signification through personal histories, technology and fantasy toward the creation of new mythologies and creation stories. Artists Pamela Burris and Roni Nicole Henderson explore the vagaries of life cycles through 3-D animation and video installation.
10 a.m.6-p.m. Tapp’s Arts Center, 1644 Main St. (803) 988-0013, http://www.tappsartscenter.com/
FRIDAY (August 7)
PHOTOGRAPHERS DELIGHT
The final event for the summer. See how the eye of each artist capture beauty all around. Art, wine and the musical styling of Frederick Ingram.
6-9 p.m., (803) 808-5328, www.southcarolinaartists.com, https://www.facebook.com/1stFridaysinLexington
NEWBERRY OPERA HOUSE SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Jerry Sims and Gypsy Jazz Band. Jerry Sims, owner of Sims Music in Columbia, is a master of Southern-String Guitar. Jerry and Gypsy Jazz Band will perform the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli and others. Free outdoor event.
7 p.m. Memorial Park, 1323 College St., Newberry (803) 276-5179, Box Office (803) 276-6264
BREW AT THE ZOO
Samples of cold, frothy beer from domestics to imports to specialty micros. Guests can choose their brew and meander through the zoo or hang out in the plaza and listen to live music. No one under 21 will be admitted.
7-9:30 p.m. 500 Wildlife Pkwy, (803) 779-8717. For more information, visit www.riverbanks.org
Saturday (August 8)
DEVINE STREET AND FIVE POINTS SIDEWALK SALE
In-store specials and markdowns up to 90 percent off. Complimentary trolley rides through both districts on Saturday, Aug. 8.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information participating stores visit www.fivepointscolumbia.com or www.devinestreetcolumbiasc.com
MUSIC FOR A DUCHESS
Baker and Baker series presents Columbia Baroque’s performance, “Music for a Duchess,” with a newly exhibited painting of Louise De Kéroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, by Dutch artist Jan de Baen. Admission is free with museum membership or museum admission.
2 p.m. Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. (803) 799-2810, ww.columbiamuseum.com, www.columbiabaroque.com
CONUNDRUM MUSIC HALL
Jason Ajemian will be the last human to reach the moon. His music conjures a fever dream of multiple musical universes. $10.
9 p.m. 626 Meeting St. West Columbia. (803) 250-1295, www.conundrum.us
Sunday (August 9)
BRIDAL TOUR AT SENATE’S END
Celebrations and Senate's End are hosting a multi-venue bridal tour featuring caterers, wedding planners, DJs, photographers and more. Free.
1-4 p.m. 316 Senate St., facebook.com/neeleyconsulting/events
COLUMBIA ARTS ACADEMY CLIENT APPRECIATION WEEKEND
South Carolina’s largest music school and renowned award-winning record studio, Jam Room Studio, host an open house to celebrate clients, provide tours and the owners’ purchase of the building. Giveaways, free food and drink and more. Free and open to the public.
1–6 p.m. 3630 Rosewood Dr. www.columbiaartsacademy.com
FROM MARILYN TO MAO: ANDY WARHOL’S FAMOUS FACES
A thematically focused look at the artist's influential screen prints. Uses 55 of Warhol's famous portraits to explore pop art's tenet of the cult of celebrity, the idea that pop culture adores the famous simply because they are famous. Free with membership or admission.
Noon-5 p.m. Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. (803) 799-2810 www.columbiamuseum.org
Monday (August 10)
MCKISSICK AND YOU: COLLECTING WHAT MATTERS
This exhibit highlights objects acquired by McKissick in the last three years including artwork by Tom Feelings, political memorabilia, an early Cocky costume, baskets by Mary Jackson and Nancy Basket, a batik by Leo Twiggs, 19th-century pottery and textiles, and items from Richard Dominick's laboratory at The Wedge.
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. McKissick Museum, 816 Bull St. (803) 777-2521 www.artsandsciences.sc.edu/mckissickmuseum
CAROLINA MAKERS
Celebrates local makers from South Carolina who are producing handmade objects for people all over the world. This exhibition brings to light the important contributions by local makers that sometimes may go unrecognized. Some of the featured makers in the exhibit include instrument builders, furniture makers, metal workers and clothing designers.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., (803) 898-4921 www.scmuseum.org
Tuesday (August 11)
SUMTER ARTISTS’ GUILD SHOW
Guild members work in a wide range of media including oils, watermedia, sculpture, mixed media, natural material such as gourds, fiber arts, jewelry and ceramics.
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sumter County Gallery of Art, 200 Hasel St. sumtergallery.org/Home.html
HALSEY 100
A temporary exhibit that examines the work of important Charleston artist William Halsey in the 100th anniversary year of his birth. $8.95, military and seniors (62 and up) $7.95, children 3-12 $6.95, infants 2 and under free.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais St. (803) 898-4921, www.scmuseum.org
Wednesday (August 12)
12-CENT KIDS’ DAY
In celebration of EdVenture’s 12th birthday, admission is only 12 cents for kids. Attendants who purchase a membership at the museum on the 12th will receive 12 Chick-fil-A Kids Meals. 12¢, children; General Admission for parents/accompanying guardians.
9 a.m. EdVenture Children's Museum 211 Gervais St. (803) 779-3100 www.edvnture.org
CHICK-FIL-A DAY
Chick-fil-A will be at the new Pinewood Lake Park with food, fun and games. Beautiful lake with free fishing, walking trails and a lovely “historic home” that is open for tours. The park is open to the public, no fee.
5-8 p.m. 1151 Old Garners Ferry Road. (803) 262-6667
This story was originally published August 4, 2015 at 8:01 PM.