April 29–May 6 29

USC will present visiting theater professor Margo Regan’s stage production of Jane Anderson’s play Defying Gravity April 22–25 at USC’s Lab Theatre in Booker T. Washington auditorium at 8 pm. 777-9353

The A. C. Flora Drama Department under the direction of Donna McKenna–Crook will premiere John Bishop’s The Musical Comedy of Murders of 1940 . Performances are 8 pm, April 22, 23. 738-7296

The American Diabetes Association will host one of the area’s largest motorcycle rides April 23 to raise money and awareness for one of SC’s most devastating diseases. Bikers Against Diabetes will begin at Jillian’s in the Vista, 800 Gervais Street. Registration opens at 9 am and the ride starts at 10:30 am. On April 22, the American Diabetes Association will also host a Biker Party at Jillian’s, 6:30 pm–8 pm. Call early to register. 799-4246

30 Saturday

Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission will host The Saludathon Team Adventure Race Saturday, April 30. The run is a 4.5 mile trail run on paved and unpaved trail through a loop of Saluda Shoals Park. Register online at www.rmssports.com. Visit www.icrc.net. 803-731-5208

The USC Press will hold a warehouse book sale April 28–30 at 718 Devine Street. Thursday, 11 am–4 pm; Friday, 11 am–6 pm; Saturday, 10 am–2 pm. Over 150 titles at deep discounts.

777-5029

The Coca–Cola $1 Million Hole-In-One Shootout will take place April 28–May 1, 10 am–10 pm, at Northwoods Golf Club driving range. May 1, 10 am–7 pm; semifinals at 5 pm, finals at 6 pm. All amateur golfers in and around Columbia can participate. Proceeds to benefit Babcock Center Foundation. 786-9242

1 Sunday

Capital Senior Center at Maxcy Gregg Park will present Jack Sutherland Sunday, May 1, 2005, 2:30 pm–5:30 pm to close out the season for the Jazz Club.

2 Monday

USC’s nationally recognized String Project will perform at 7 pm, Monday, May 2, 2005, in the Koger Center for the Arts to celebrate its 30 years of service to the community. Cost is $3. 251-2222.

3 Tuesday

4 Wednesday

The Leadership Class of 2005 will unveil a mosaic rendering of Columbia’s logo “Where Friendliness Flows” Wednesday, May 4, 5:30–7pm at the Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, lower south side parking lot. 251-5431

5 Thursday

The Haven in the Summit , an assisted living community that cares for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia will present At the Crossroads May 5, 8 am–9:30 am. A continental breakfast will be offered from 8 am–8:30 am. RSVP by May 2.

788-4633

The Columbia Harmonizers Chapter of the International Barbershop Harmony Society invites men of all ages to sing with them May 5 at 7:30 pm at the Shandon United Methodist Church. The group meets each Thursday. 798-1538

Challenger Center will host Space Day celebration May 5, 2005, at the Challenger Learning Center, 2600 Barhamville Road. This event is limited to the first 150 students. To make reservations for your class, call 929-3951.

6 Friday

Lexington County Choral Society will have its season finale at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church May 6 and 7 at 7:30 pm. The finale will feature The Society, the Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra, and The Three Baritones. For ticket information, call 359-8794.

Church Women United of Columbia will hold May Friendship Day 2005 May 6 at 10 am at Saint John Baptist Church. Call Joyce Lybrand, 772-6273.

The Palmetto Center for the Arts ( PCA) year–end showcase will be Friday, May 6, 8 pm in the District Auditorium. The performance, The People, Yes! is based on poetry by Carl Sandburg and will feature writing, music, art, and performances by PCA students. Call Barbara Thomson, 699-2800, ext 2748.