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John Tudor and Special Guests will appear at Mac's on Main July 15. Photo contributed by John Tudor ANIMALS

Riverbanks Zoo is proud to present their exhibit of a rare white alligator. To see live footage of the alligator, visit www.riverbanks.org. 799-8717.

ART

Benedict College , 1600 Harden Street, will exhibit Reflections of Light from the Other Side , drawings by Michael Montgomery through July 30 in the Ponder Fine Arts Gallery. 758-4460

Children of Hope 2006 Art Exhibit will run through August 27 at The Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main Street. Sponsored by Palmetto Richland's Center for Children with Cancer and Blood Disorders, Children's Chance, and a group of special donors, the "Art Angels," exhibit will be open to the public Wed.-Sat. from 10 am-5 pm, and Sun. from

Krissy Dunn leads a group of 40 eager "grave robbers" on a Historic Columbia Foundation tour of Elmwood Cemetery Tuesday night, July 11. Among the many interesting facts uncovered were that Dr. A.N. Talley, a Columbia physician buried in the cemetery, was Surgeon General of the Confederate Army and wrote the CSA Manual of Surgery. Photo by Warner Montgomery 1-5 pm. www.childrenschance.org.

The Columbia Museum of Art will present Perfect Likeness: European and American Portrait Miniatures from the Cincinnati Art Museum, August18-October 22. Related programs and events will also take place during this time. 799-2810.

The Columbia Museum of Art will host two summer programs related to their current exhibition, Julie Heffernan: Everything That Rises . The Power Company will appear Fri., July 14 at 7 pm. Tour & Tasting will be Fri., July 28 from 6-30-8:30 pm. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. 799-2810 or www.ColumbiaMuseum.org.

CHURCH/Charity

Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church (located on Leesburg Rd. and Asbury Dr.) will be hosting a "CAR-nival" Saturday, July 15 from 6 pm-9 pm. Classic cars will be on display. There will be games, prizes, and fresh watermellon. All are welcome!

First Baptist Church will present Marlena Smalls & The Hallelujah Singers as they present Legacy July 22 at 4 pm. Open and free. RSVP 843-378-3594

The 58th Annual Bazaar of Trinity Cathedral is set for Nov. 11, 2006, 10 am-3 pm at Trinity Cathedral, 1100 Sumter St. The agencies selected to receive the majority of the funds are Free Medical Clinic, Healthy Learners, Harvest Hope Food Bank, Hanna House, and Columbia Bethlehem Community Center. Call Patsy Green, 783-2788.

First Presbyterian Church will present the Thornwell Lecture Series. Rev. Frank van Dalen will speak on Kingdom Vision on a Local Scale , Sun., July 16 at 9:45 am in the Family Life Center, 1420 Washington St. Parking is available at the church.

Shady Grove United Methodist Church will host Generations , Tues., Aug. 1 at 11 am. Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy food, fellowship and fun. 781-4832.

DANCE

The USC Summer Dance Conservatory will hold two sessions for children ages 4-10. The Princess Program will be July 17-21 from 9 am -noon. Participants will be instructed in classical ballet, jazz, pantomime, acting, tap and stage make-up application. Tuition for each session is $120 per week. Contact Susan E. Anderson

777-5636.

The Greater Columbia Chapter of the U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association (USADance) will hold a dance, Sat., July 22 from 7:30-10:30 pm at the Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center, 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia. Admission is $5 for USADance members and $8 for non-members. 781-5248.

The Capital Senior Center will host a country western dance featuring line and Texas at 1650 Park Circle, Sat., July 22 from 7:30-11 pm. Tickets are $6 per person. 799-1971.

Food

The All-Local Farmers' Market will be at Yo Burrito, located at the corner of Devine and Woodrow in Shandon, Sat., July 22 from 8 am-noon.

HEALTH

The first Ladies' Walk for Life... Steps Against Breast Cancer will be Sat., Oct. 7, 2006, at Finlay Park. Team registration deadline is Fri., August 18, and the deadline for school teams is Fri., Sept. 15. 434-7275.

The first State of the Young Women's Health Forum will be July 29 from 10 am-noon at historic Columbia College, 1301 Columbia College Dr. The forum is free and open to the public. 788-9768.

MEETINGS

The Business Association of Columbia (BAC), a sales leads club, meets

every Wednesday at the Summit Club for breakfast to share sales leads. Contact Ken Connor, 256-2354.

The Kiwanis Club of Richland meets the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month at Lizards Thicket on S. Beltline. Contact Ken Connor, 256- 2354.

TheColumbia Chapter 87 of NARFE will hold its monthly luncheon meeting Fri., July 24, 11:30 am at Seawells Restaurant, Rosewood Dr. The meeting is open to all active and retired federal employees and spouses in Lexington and Richland Counties.  

951-3213.

Columbia Clemson Club and The Hobbs Group, P.A. will hold a luncheon Fri., July 28 at noon. The cost is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 799-9800.

MUSEUMS

The SC State Museum will present Le Festival Francais! , July 15, to celebrate the era of Napoleon and French heritage in SC. 898-4921.

MUSIC/Entertainment

Mac's on Main will present John Tudor and Special Magic Guests July 15 at 8 pm. This show is not for kids. 929-0037 or

www.macsjazznnblues.com

Columbia Harmonizers male chorus/ensemble, all types of music in

barbershop quartet style, meets Thursdays, 7:30 pm at Shandon United

Methodist Church, 3407 Devine St. Call Joe Solito, 783-8475.

The YMCA of Columbia will host The Great Y Expedition , the official groundbreaking of the new NorthEast Family YMCA at Lake Carolina, Tues., July 18 from 6-8 pm.

865-5456.

Stretch Armstrong and Burns Out Bright will be in Finlay Park, Sat., July 15 from 7-10 pm for the 2006 Summer Concert Series. 343-8750.

The City of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation invites the public to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of South East Park and Tennis Courts Fri., July 21 at 11 am. Meet under the canopy of hardwood trees at South East Park, 951 Hazelwood Rd. 545-3097.

TRAINING/Education

Alzheimer's Association Palmetto Chapter will hold its 14th Annual Educational Symposium August 18, 7:30 am-4 pm at the Radisson and Conference Center, 2100 Bush River Road. Call 803-791-3430 for a registration form.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is sponsoring a tax workshop for small business owners or prospective small business owners Thurs., July 20 from 9 am-4 pm at Midlands Technical College, Continuing Education Center. A $25 registration fee is required. 732-0432.

Favor/Midlands , an education and advocacy organization based on national initiative, will present An Evening with William Cope Moyers , Thurs., July 27 at 7 pm at the SC Archives & History Building, 8301 Parkland Rd. 419-2020 or www.favormidlands.org.

TOURS

The Historic Columbia Foundation's moonlight tours of Elmwood Cemetery will be Aug. 9 and 10. All tours begin at 8:30 pm. Krissy Dunn, 252-1770, ext. 33.

VOLUNTEERS

A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is coming to Columbia, Oct. 27-29. Greenlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home needs volunteers. Contact Tammy Chandler, 776-1092.