Events

Palmetto Cat Club will hold a pure breed cat show. (See article at the bottom of this page.)

Project Pet will hold its sixth annual Evening with Philip T. Myers at the Newberry Opera House, February 25, 2006. Wine and cheese reception is 6:30 pm–7:30 pm. Concert is at 8 pm. Tickets are $60. 803-276-6264. For more information, call Project pet at 803-407-0991 ext. 7 or visit www.projectpet.com.

Greyhound Lifesavers will hold Let a Greyhound Race Away With Your Heart , Feb. 18, 11am–3 pm at the Harbison Petsmart. For more info. on the adoption process visit http://www.greyhoundlifesavers.org/ or contact Judy Horton at 957-3866.

Arts

The McCrory Gallery , 1276 Assembly St., will host a special exhibition featuring the art of Sheri Moore, through Sunday, March 5. 400-1205.

USC’s McKissick Museum will present Somali Lenses , through April 1 and A Fool for Art , Feb. 18–April 8. For more information and other exhibitions, contact Peggy Binette at 777-5400.

Benedict College’s Ponder Fine Arts Gallery and The Columbia Museum of Art will host Richard Hunt: A Visit to Columbia , through April 7, at the Henry Ponder Fine Arts/Humanities Center. For more info, contact Tyrone Geter or Vonda K. Wright, 758-4460.

USC’s Theatre South Carolina will present Buried Child , Feb. 17–26. Performances will be at 8 pm, Tues.–Sat. and 3 pm Sundays. Call 777-2551 to purchase tickets.

The Wingit Theatre will present Proof , Feb. 17 & 18, 8 pm at The Kathryn M. Bellfield Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant St. For more info, call 397-3735 or visit www.wingittheatre.com.

The Red Tub , 134 1/2 State St., West Columbia, is hosting an art exhibit of original oil paintings by Stewart Aleshire. The free exhibit runs through March, and is open Mon.–Sat. till 5 pm.

The Wachovia Gallery of the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly St., will present artwork by Benedict College students through Feb. 28. 929-3440.

Books

The Columbia World Affairs Council will present Walid Phares, author of Future Jihad , Feb. 21, noon–2 pm at the Capital City Club, South Trust Building, 1201 Main St., 25th floor. $22 for members, $26 non–members. RSVP to programs@columbiawac.org or call 252-2197.

The Columbia World Affairs Council’s International Book Club will meet Monday, Feb. 27, 6–8 pm at 607 Hemphill Rd., to discuss Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden. Potluck dinner; bring a dish.

The SC Book Festival will be Feb. 24–26 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. For a full schedule of events and authors visit scbookfestival.org or call 771-2477.

The Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews will hold a booksale at the Ashland United Methodist Church, 2600 Ashland Rd., Tues., Feb. 21 & 28, 9 am–1 pm. 731-9394.

Children/Family

Columbia Action Council is looking for entertainment performers, exhibitors, and vendors to participate in its 14th annual Kids Day event . Application deadlines are Feb. 24. For

an application visit www.columbiaactioncouncil.org/. 343-8750.

Church/Charity

First Baptist Church , 1306 Hampton St., will hold a free six–week seminar for couples considering marriage. Beginning Feb. 19, classes will meet each Sunday at 9:15 am. 343-8585.

The B106.6 Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon benefiting Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital will be March 2–5. Organizations are encouraged to collect change through Feb.

17. To become a change champion, call Lynn Hazel, 434-2827.

The American Red Cross will sponsor local blood drives through Feb. 19. Contact Julie Taradash at 803-251-6090 for more information.

The March for Meals 5k at Riverbanks will be March 4 at 7:30 am. Registration through March 3 is $25 for runners and $20 for walkers, or $30 on the day of the race. To register or for more info call 252-7734 or visit www.seniorresources.org.

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary will offer a sanctuary workshop Friday, Feb. 24, 2–5 pm & Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 am–noon. To register or for more info, contact Cristy Huntley at 461-3256.

Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church , 530 St. Andrews Rd., will present The Gospel of John Feb. 23–26. Tickets are $5. Call 772-7161 or visit http://www.gospelofjohn.com for times and additional info.

Meetings

The Capitol City Real Estate Investors meets the second Thursday of each month at Saluda Shoals Park, 6:30 pm. www.screi.com or 209-1935.

The Richland Kiwanis Club meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, 12:30 pm at Lizard’s Thicket on S. Beltline next to the Midlands Tech campus. For more info, call Ken Connor, 256-2354.

Every Tuesday the Columbia Supporters of Fair Taxation meets to discuss the Fair Tax bill at 7 pm at the Irmo Branch Library. 803-312-3765.

The Business Association of Columbia/BAC meets in the Summit Club, Wednesdays at 7:30 am for breakfast and conversation. Membership is by invitation. For an invitation and details contact Summer Duffie, 753-5015.

Music/Entertainment

The Columbia Harmonizers meets Mondays, 7:30 pm at the

Shandon United Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St. For more info call Joe Solito. 783-8475.

Tickets for The 3 Rivers Music Festival will be available through March 1 at the festival headquarters, 1511 Taylor St. Visit www.3riversmusicfestival.org for more info.

USC’s Symphony Orchestra will present An Evening of Mozart , Tues., Feb. 21, 7:30 pm at the Koger Center for the Arts. For tickets visit the Carolina Coliseum Box Office or call 251-2222. For online purchases visit http://www.capitoltickets.com.

The Columbia Community Concert Band will perform their winter concert Sun., Feb. 19, 3:30 pm at Airport High School. For more info contact Kristi Fell at 381-8022 or visit www.PalmettoCatClub.org.

Thomas Cooper Society will host its annual dinner, Feb. 20, 6:30 pm at the Summit Club in the Bank of America building, corner of Gervais and Sumter Streets. Tickets are $40 per person, and the deadline for reservations is Feb. 14. For more info call Maggie Bergmans at 777-2794.

The Richland Sertoma Club will host its 6th annual Mardi Gras Auction and Fundraising Party , Sat., Feb., 25 at The Summit Club. Tickets are $25. For more info, contact Pat Mason at 782-7466.

The Ganden Mahayana Buddist Center , 2740 Devine St., will hold a weekend meditation retreat, Living without Fear: Finding Protection In Uncertain Times , Feb. 24–26. 256-0150or www.meditationinsouthcarolina.org.

The Central Carolina Community Foundation will host its 12th annual International Festival of Wines and Food, Feb. 18–20. Call 254-5601or www.yourfoundation.org/wine_festival.aspx.

Benedict College will host the 17th annual Harambee , A Festival of Arts, History, and Culture, through Feb. 28. 253-5174.

The Lexington County Choral Society will present its 10th anniversary Homecoming Concert, Feb. 23, 24, & 25—7:30 pm at Lexington Presbyterian Church, 246 Barr Rd. Call 359-8794 or visit www.LexCoChoralSoc.org for more info.

Midlands Technical College will present African Americans Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow through Feb. 28, in honor of Black History Month. For more info, contact Adrienne Fairwell, 822-3663 or email fairwella@midlandstech.edu.

Museums

Historic Columbia Foundation will present several tours and exhibits of significant African–American Sites, in honor of Black History Month. Tickets for all tours and exhibits can be purchased at the museum gift shop, 1616 Blanding St. 252-1770, ext. 24.

The SC State Museum is accepting applications for the 3rd annual Congaree Art Festival, Sat., April 29. All applications are due Mon., March 6 by 5 pm. For more info, contact Paul Matheny at 898-4941.

Sports/Recreation

The Columbia Division of Amateur Golf Tour will start Feb. 19 at Windermere and end October 8 at Wood Creek Farms. Call John Livoti, 866-918-4653, or visit www. amateurgolftour.net.

Training/Education

The SC Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor a free legal clinic Feb. 21 from 6–9 pm at the Richland County Public Library, 1431 Assembly St. 799-4015, ext. 158.

Registration for the Midlands Low Impact Development Workshop , March 13–14, is due March 2. The cost for those who register by Feb. 22 is $50, $75 after that date. Call 898-4187 or visit http://www.scdhc.gov/lid.

Next Step Toastmasters will hold a seminar on speaking and leadership skills, every 1st and 3rd Monday from noon–1 pm at the Indus Building, 7 Science Ct. in Carolina Research Park. For more info, call 935-8935 or visit www.geocities.com/nextstepsct/.