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Go Columbia: On the horizon, April 8


Skipp Pearson joins poet Nikky Finney for an evening of jazz and poetry
Skipp Pearson joins poet Nikky Finney for an evening of jazz and poetry Handout

>>> SOMETHING SPECIAL

It’s a celebration!

AN EVENING OF JAZZ AND POETRY: 6 p.m. Sunday at LeCafe Jazz, 930 Laurel St. (at the top of Finlay Park). In a celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, Skipp Pearson and Nikky Finney will be joined by more musicians and poets. Advance tickets, $20; $25 at the door. (803) 400-1879; https://eventbrite.com/e/skpfoundation-presents-njam-in-the-southeast-april-2015-tickets-16087372765

>>> FUNDRAISERS

The shoe’s on the other foot

WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES: 5:30-8 p.m. April 15 in front of the State House, Main and Gervais streets. Sixth annual fundraiser for Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands. Teams and individuals will walk to raise awareness of sexual assault and abuse. Registration is $5 for ages 12 and younger. Men should come prepared with footwear. The walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. and an after-party will be held at Tin Roof in the Vista, 1022 Senate St. Register at http://www.stsm.org/events/walkamile

>>> CLASSES

Basket weaving 101

BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. April 25 at Edisto Discovery Park, 1914 Wiley. Participants will make a round reed basket; $60, includes all materials. Class size is a minimum of five and a maximum of 10; registration deadline is Saturday. (803) 545-3093 or email bloliver@columbiasc.net

>>> MUSEUMS

The price is right

FAMILY NIGHT AT EDVENTURE: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. $1 admission the second Tuesday of the month. (803) 799-3100; http://edventure.org

This story was originally published April 8, 2015 at 12:43 AM with the headline "Go Columbia: On the horizon, April 8."

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