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FRIDAY, MAY 15

VIETNAM VETERANS WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION: Friday-Sunday at Fort Jackson, part of a Department of Defense commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The Moving Wall, a half-size traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is open and volunteers will be reading names until 8 a.m. Sunday at Hilton Field; the Vietnam Firebase is also open at Hilton Field. Saturday’s events include a 5K run at 8 a.m., health expo, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Solomon Center); car show, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Hilton Field softball complex); Vietnam Veterans parade, 4-5 p.m. (Solomon Center to Hilton Field); Vietnam veterans recognition ceremony/Fort Jackson Hall of Fame induction ceremony/Victory Week awards ceremony, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; concert featuring Billy Currington, 7-9:25 p.m. (Hilton Field), followed by fireworks until 9:45 p.m.; the Moving Wall closing ceremony is slated for 8 a.m. Sunday.

MUSTANG MANIA SILENT AUCTION: 5:30-8 p.m. Friday at Doko Manor, 100 Alvina Hagood Circle, Blythewood. Food, fun, music and more. Proceeds will help build a permanent concession stand at the Muller Road Middle School football field.

STATE MUSEUM: Meet the Makers Member Appreciation Night, 6-9 p.m. Friday at 301 Gervais St. In conjunction with the Carolina Makers exhibition, members will have the opportunity to interact with the makers, learn about their crafts, enjoy live music and South Carolina-inspired hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Tickets are $10; bring a buddy (non-member), $15; free for Ambassador, Director’s Guild and Friends of Finn members. http://scmuseum.org

ENDANGERED SPECIES ART EXHIBIT: 6-9 p.m. Friday at the Shades of LIFE Gallery, 121 E. Main St., Lexington. Original art by S.C. artists C.J. Martin, Renee Templeton, Abstract Alexandra, Ginny Merett, Susan Johnson, Jason Julio Freeman and Steven White. Event will include art, wine, music, food and more. (803) 808-5328; http://www.southcarolinaartists.com

ARTS AT SHANDON: Chamber music concerts featuring violinist Nyamsaikhan Odsuren, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow St. Admission is $15 for each concert; wine receptions will follow the performances.

“ANNIE GET YOUR GUN”: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Village Square Theatre, 105 Caughman Ave., Lexington. Another take on the Broadway hit follows the love story of sharpshooters Annie Oakley and Frank Butler, with the Irving Berlin score. Additional show times at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $19; students, military and age 60 and older, $18; age 12 and younger, $15. (803) 359-1436; http://www.villagesquaretheatre.com

ARTS AT EBENEZER: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St. Free concert featuring soprano Sarah Lysiak and organist Michael Ging is presented in cooperation of the Columbia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. (803) 765-9430; http://www.patronsandfriends.org

CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS SPRING CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church, 2721 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin. Concert will feature music from five choirs and a combined performance of American pieces. Seating will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10; students, $5; household, $30. Proceeds will benefit the Chapin Choral Booster Club to further choral music at Chapin High School.

MONTY PYTHON’S “SPAMALOT”: 8 p.m. Friday at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. King Arthur and his sidekick, Patsy, recruit a few good men from the Knights of the very, very, very Round Table. Upon gathering the assortment of incomparable knights, the group goes in search of the Holy Grail. $25; age 65 and older, active military and college students, $20; age 17 and younger, $15. (803) 799-2510

“LEND ME A TENOR”: 8 p.m. Friday at The Market Space, 701 Whaley. Workshop Theatre closes out its 2014-2015 season with the Ken Ludwig comedy. Tito Morelli, “Il Stupendo,” the greatest tenor of his generation is slated for a one-night appearance as Otello at the Cleveland Grand Opera. The star arrives late and through a series of mishaps, is given a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out. His pulse is so low that the general manager of the opera company and his assistant, Max, believe he’s dead. Max is persuaded to don Morelli’s costume and fool the audience into thinking he’s Il Stupendo. But Morelli comes to and gets into his other costume to perform. Now two Otellos are running around in costume and two women are running around in lingerie, each thinking she is with Il Stupendo. Tickets are $20; seniors and military, $17; students, $14; children, $10. (803) 799-4876; http://www.workshoptheatre.com/home.htm

SATURDAY, MAY 16

AMERICAN LEGION POST 7 YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, 211 American Legion Drive, Lexington. Proceeds will support veterans projects – prescription medicines, VA Hospital projects, home assistance, two homes for homeless veterans and Christmas. Items accepted include dishes, pots and pans; bath towels and mats; sheets, bedspreads (no pillows, please); furniture (in good condition); clothing and shoes (must be clean); toys (in good condition); linens (tablecloths, curtains, etc.); lawn equipment and sports items. Donations may be dropped off at the Hut 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. (803) 359-1278

MAGNOLIA RIDGE ANTIQUE AND ART GATHERING: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Magnolia Ridge Farm, Mount Calvary Road (the intersection of SC roads 39 and 23), Ridge Spring. Featuring the Palmetto Antique Tractor Club, Mennonite baked goods and a Charleston basket maker. The Mount Calvary Men’s Mission Group will be serving breakfast and lunch. (803) 561-252-7475; http://www.magnoliaridgesc.com

LEXINGTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS GARDEN TOUR: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Event will be held rain or shine. Tickets are $25; free admission to active and retired military personnel; proceeds will fund scholarships for agriculture and horticulture students. Tickets available at the Clemson Extension Office, 604 Main St., Lexington; http://www.lcmgv.org or by calling (803) 781-1103

FILL THE RED TRUCK: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the intersection of Heyward and Holly streets in Shandon. Accepting donations of pet food and supplies for the Columbia city animal shelter and monetary donations for The Animal Mission (spay and neuter vouchers will be available). The standing wish list for the shelter includes laundry detergent, bleach, hand soap and sanitizer, Windex, dish washing liquid, paper towels, blankets, towels, hoses (75 or 100 feet), dry dog/puppy/cat/kitten food, canned dog and cat food, litter, pet treats, toys and leashes. Checks can be made out to The Animal Mission. In the event of rain, the truck will be parked in the carport behind the house at 2901 Heyward St.

FOREST ACRES FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the A.C. Flora Athletic Field, 1 Falcon Drive. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Forest Acres, the free, family-friendly event will feature rides, magic shows, petting zoo, face painting, local mascots, pony rides and a separate games area for very young children, live music, community performances and more. Food from local Forest Acres restaurants will be available for purchase. https://www.facebook.com/fafestival

LET’S MOVE! COLUMBIA FAMILY FITNESS DAY: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way. Celebration of the fifth anniversary of the national Let’s Move! initiative will feature competitions, health fair, activity zone and a special appearance by former NFL and USC football player Marcus Lattimore. Free. (803) 315-4964 or email weaustin@columbiasc.net

SALUDA SHOALS MUSIC FEST: 1-8 p.m. Saturday at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Old Bush River Road. Bands include the Woggles, Sinners Saints, Los Perdidos, the Capital City Playboys and the Prairie Willows. Gates open at noon; concessions from the Wurst Wagen and Belgian Waffle food trucks and beer by Palmetto Brewing Company. Jasper Magazine artists will be selling their works. No coolers or pets, bring chairs and blankets. Tickets are $10. http://www.icrc.net

“LOWER RICHLAND – A SOUTH CAROLINA JEWEL”: Free screening of the documentary will be 3 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, 230 J.W. Neal Circle, Hopkins. Presented by SC Uplift Community Outreach Inc. and funded by the Richland County Conservation Commission, the film tells the story of the accomplishments of African-Americans from Lower Richland – Aesop Goodson, Ellison Weston and William Lowman – former slaves who rose to prominence in the S.C. House of Representatives. (803) 786-1051

RHYTHM ON THE RIVER: 6-9 p.m. Saturday at West Columbia’s Riverwalk Amphitheatre, 121 Alexander Road. Free concert will feature Danielle Howle + Firework Show. http://www.rhythmontheriversc.com

1st COLUMBIA ANNUAL BLACK RODEO: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St. The Southeastern Rodeo Association and the ABRA Rodeo will feature professional cowboys competing for $8,900 in prize money in categories such as bull riding, steer wrestling, bareback riding, calf roping, team roping and barrel racing. Special performance categories include women’s steer undercoating as well as junior barrel racing and junior breakaway calf roping. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $21.50; $24.50 at the door, tickets required for age 2 and older. http://lmctix.com

“UNDER OUR INFLUENCE”: 8 p.m. Saturday at Trustus, 520 Lady St. Marv’s on the Main Stage series will feature Jason Stokes, Terrance Henderson and Kevin Bush performing some of their favorite tunes. The Cabaret at Marv’s piano bar will be open throughout the show. Tickets are $20. http://www.trustus.org

MONTY PYTHON’S “SPAMALOT”: 8 p.m. Saturday at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. King Arthur and his sidekick, Patsy, recruit a few good men from the Knights of the Very, Very, Very Round Table. Upon gathering the assortment of incomparable knights, the group goes in search of the Holy Grail. Additional show times through May 30 at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. $25; age 65 and older, active military and college students, $20; age 17 and younger, $15. (803) 799-2510

SUNDAY, MAY 17

FILL THE RED TRUCK: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Heyward and Holly streets in Shandon. Accepting donations of pet food and supplies for the Columbia city animal shelter and monetary donations for The Animal Mission (spay and neuter vouchers will be available). The standing wish list for the shelter includes laundry detergent, bleach, hand soap and sanitizer, Windex, dishwashing liquid, paper towels, blankets, towels, hoses (75 or 100 feet), dry dog/puppy/cat/kitten food, canned dog and cat food, litter, pet treats, toys and leashes. Checks can be made out to The Animal Mission. In the event of rain, the truck will be parked in the carport behind the house at 2901 Heyward St.

COLUMBIA CHILDREN’S THEATRE 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Heathwood Park, 800 Abelia Road. Cake, face painting, balloon sculptures, CCT characters from past productions and 2 p.m. concert featuring Lunch Money.

HISTORIC COLUMBIA’S DOLLAR SUNDAY: 1-4 p.m. Sunday; Richland and Lexington county residents are invited to tour the Mann-Simons Site, 1403 Richland St., for just $1. Each month, HC will choose one of its four house museums to feature for Dollar Sunday on a rotating basis. Admission to tour additional homes is $8 for non-residents; $5 for youth; HC members, free. Purchase tickets at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills, 1616 Blanding St. (803) 252-1770, ext. 23; http://historiccolumbia.org

AN AFTERNOON WITH JUDY: 3 p.m. Sunday at Centennial ARP Church, 1413 Laurel St. Organ concert will feature Judy Doudoukjian, music director at Centennial ARP and Lenora Jeffcoat of First Presbyterian Church.

MONTY PYTHON’S “SPAMALOT”: 3 p.m. Sunday at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. King Arthur and his sidekick, Patsy, recruit a few good men from the Knights of the Very, Very, Very Round Table. Upon gathering the assortment of incomparable knights, the group goes in search of the Holy Grail. $25; age 65 and older, active military and college students, $20; age 17 and younger, $15. (803) 799-2510

STEINWAY ARTIST CHAD LAWSON HIS STRING PLAYERS: 3 p.m. Sunday at Rice Music House, Village at Sandhill. Freee concert will feature interpretations of works by Chopin. (803) 254-2777

CALEB SINGERS 16th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: 3 p.m. Sunday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1908 Wilkinson St., Cayce. Also on the program: the Singing Crusaders, the Anointed Ones, Latter Rain, Daniel Circle Chapel Men’s Choir and the Spiritual Gospel Singers.

INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MONTH CELEBRATION: 3 p.m. Sunday at the State Museum, 301 Gervais St. Program will feature Palmetto Blue and a presentation by bluegrass historian Pat Ahrens. Presented by the S.C. Bluegrass and Traditional Music. Free with general admission or museum membership. http://scmuseum.org

DOUG AND BUNNY WILLIAMS: 3 p.m. Sunday at the Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St. Tickets are $25; groups, $20 per person. (803) 276-6264; http://www.newberryoperahouse.com

MONDAY, MAY 18

GET INTO THE ACT: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Lutheran Hospice of the Midlands program will explain the differences between skilled nursing facilities, assisted living and memory support/care as the Lourie Center celebrates Older Americans Month with a series of lectures open to the community. Free, preregister by calling (803) 779-1971, ext. 12 or email info@louriecentersc.com. The center is at 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park).

LEXINGTON COMMUNITY BAND: 7:30 p.m. Monday at the River Bluff High School Performing Arts Center, 320 Corley Mill Road. Six Lexington 1 choruses will team up with the band for a salute to the armed forces.

TUESDAY, MAY 19

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday at The Heritage at Lowman, 2101 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin. Pharmaceutical QA, chair massages and healthy food will be available at no cost throughout the day. Be Well Fit demonstrations, tai chi, functional fitness, healthy cooking demonstrations and door prizes. Free blood sugar, prostate specific antigen, BMI and percentage of body fat assessments will be available beginning at 10 a.m. Call (803) 451-7417 to schedule an appointment and more information.

SEVEN OAKS PARK: 5 p.m. Tuesdayat 200 Leisure Lane. Grand opening of the park’s renovated and expanded facility – a new gym, indoor walking track, new entrance and reception area and renovation of the existing gym. Food, refreshments, tours and other activities. (803) 772-1228; http://www.icrc.net

STATE MUSEUM: Second Shift Twosday, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at 301 Gervais St. General museum admission is two for $10 after 5 p.m. and the Boeing Observatory will be open until 10 p.m. for night viewing. http://scmuseum.org

EARLY COLUMBIA LECTURE SERIES: Higher Education: Colleges and Universities, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdayin the Robert Mills Carriage House, 1616 Blanding St. $10. (803) 252-1770, ext. 23; http://historiccolumbia.org

TRIBUTE TO THE FORT JACKSON SOLDIER: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St. Sponsored by the Celebrate Freedom Foundation, the evening will feature a patriotic-themed concert featuring the S.C. Philharmonic and “Fort Jackson’s Own” 282nd Army Band. Tickets are $7; age 17 and younger, free; available at the Koger box office (Park and Greene streets), (803) 251-2222 or at http://kogercenterforthearts.com

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

SPEAKER @ THE CENTER: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday at the State Library, 1500 Senate St. James E. McTeer II will discuss his book, “Minnow,” winner of the 2014 South Carolina First Novel Prize. Free and open to the public, bring your lunch. Books will be available for purchase and signing. (803) 734-8666; http://statelibrary.sc.gov

AUTHOR TALK AND BOOK SIGNING: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Lamppost Library at Northeast Presbyterian Church, 601 Polo Road. Deena Bouknight will sign copies of her novel, “Broken Shells,” and answer questions regarding creative writing and literature. (803) 370-3370

THURSDAY, MAY 21

GET INTO THE ACT: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdya, Dr. Sean Phillips of REALief Neuropathy will lead a seminar on peripheral neuropathy, its causes and treatments, as the Lourie Center celebrates Older Americans Month with a series of lectures open to the community. Free, preregister by calling (803) 779-1971, ext. 12 or email info@louriecentersc.com. The center is at 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park).

ARTIST RECEPTION: 5-8 p.m. Thursday at City Art Gallery, 1224 Lincoln St. Abstract artist Eva Carter celebrates 50 years of creating iconic images on canvas with “Rhythm, Balance and Space,” on display in the main gallery through Aug. 1. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. (803) 252-3613; http://cityartonline.com

OPENING RECEPTION: 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Havens Framemakers and Gallery, 1616 Gervais St. “Anomaly: New Works,” a compilation of new oil paintings by local Palette Knife Artist Rob Shaw will be on display through June 20. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. (803) 256-1616; http://www.robshawartist.com

ROOFTOP RHYTHMS: 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday on the rooftop parking deck at Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive. Free event features live music, food, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for sale (cash only). This week’s band will be The Business. Families can bring lawn chairs and blankets(no coolers or pets, please). Children’s activities include balloon art, face painting, John Tudor’s magic, photo booth with fun props, bounce house and an obstacle course. http://www.facebook.com/rooftoprhythms

DO YOURSELF A FAVOR – NEVER DIET AGAIN: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Northeast Campus of Midlands Technical College, 151 Powell Road. Learn how to create healthy habits one step at a time. Long-term optimal weight is not about the perfect diet or exercise regimen, it’s about mindset and strategy. $29; register at http://www.midlandstech.edu/learn/training-courses/wellness or by calling (803) 732-0432

LEXINGTON 1 ADULT EDUCATION: Microsoft Excel for adult learners (age 18 and older), 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the Rosenwald Community Learning Center, 420 Hendrix St., Lexington. Courses are free and will be completed in one evening. To register, call (803) 821-2950

RHYTHM AND BLOOMS: Bobby Houck, 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Riverbanks Botanical Garden, 1300 Botanical Parkway. Music and flowers after hours, food concession and cash bar. $5; members, free. (803) 779-8717; http://riverbanks.org

EDVENTURE AFTER DARK – VIBES: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday on the Congaree Terrace at EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St. Adults-only (21 and older) event features live music by Brent Lundy and George Fetner, cocktails, conversation and museum exploration. Advance tickets are $20; $25 at the door (includes two drinks – beer and wine plus munchies from Tombo Grille). Proceeds will benefit Yes, Every Child, the museum’s commitment to provide access to educational programming to underserved children and families. (803) 779-3100; http://edventure.org

“MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the Saluda Shoals Park Environmental Education Center, 5605 Old Bush River Road. Chapin Theatre Company PG-13 production featres a collection of short theatrical works by award-winning American playwrights, TV writers and novelists in a celebration of motherhood and all its joys and frustrations. Tickets are $15. (803) 213-2025; http://www.chapintheatre.org

MONTY PYTHON’S “SPAMALOT”: 8 p.m. Thursdayat Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. King Arthur and his sidekick, Patsy, recruit a few good men from the Knights of the Very, Very, Very Round Table. Upon gathering the assortment of incomparable knights, the group goes in search of the Holy Grail. $25; age 65 and older, active military and college students, $20; age 17 and younger, $15. (803) 799-2510

UPCOMING EVENTS

MONTY PYTHON’S “SPAMALOT”: 8 p.m. May 22 at Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. King Arthur and his sidekick, Patsy, recruit a few good men from the Knights of the Very, Very, Very Round Table. Upon gathering the assortment of incomparable knights, the group goes in search of the Holy Grail. Additional show times through May 30 at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and 3 p.m. May 24. $25; age 65 and older, active military and college students, $20; age 17 and younger, $15. (803) 799-2510

RHYTHM ON THE RIVER: 6-9 p.m. May 23 at West Columbia’s Riverwalk Amphitheatre, 121 Alexander Road. Free concert will feature Prettier than Matt; The Prairie Willows will open. http://www.rhythmontheriversc.com

RICK ALVITI: 8 p.m. May 23 at the Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. Alviti’s Elvis tribute is high-energy and full of audience interaction. $37.50; groups, $35 per person. (803) 276-6264; http://www.newberryoperahouse.com

BLYTHEWOOD MEMORIAL DAY BARBECUE SALE: 7 a.m.-noon May 25. Pork butts, shredded pork and hash must be pre-ordered and prepaid by Monday. Order forms available at Town Hall, the Langford-Nord House and other locations around Blythewood. (803) 315-8817

STATE MUSEUM: Second Shift Twosday, 5-8 p.m. May 26. On the last Tuesday of the month, the public is invited to bring their personal acoustic instruments and jam with members of the Musicians and Songwriters Guild of South Carolina from 6-8 p.m. (inside the Carolina Makers exhibition in the Lipscomb Gallery). General museum admission is two for $10 after 5 p.m. and the Boeing Observatory will be open until 10 p.m. for night viewing. http://scmuseum.org

GET INTO THE ACT: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 28, lecture on Richland County public transportation led by Bob Schneider, executive director of The Comet, as the Lourie Center celebrates Older Americans Month with a series of lectures open to the community. Free, preregister by calling (803) 779-1971, ext. 12 or email info@louriecentersc.com. The center is at 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park).

RHYTHM AND BLOOMS: Jackaroe, 6-9 p.m. May 28 at Riverbanks Botanical Garden, 1300 Botanical Parkway. Music and flowers after hours, food concession and cash bar. $5; members, free. (803) 779-8717; http://riverbanks.org

GLAZING BASICS WORKSHOP: Noon-3 p.m. June 13 at the Columbia Parks and Recreation Art Center, 1928 Calhoun St. Participants should bring one or two bisque pieces of stoneware or porcelain to test techniques (pieces should not exceed 6 inches in any direction. $30; Art Center members, $20. Class size is a minimum of four and a maximum of 12. Registration deadline is May 28. (803) 545-3093; email bloliver@columbiasc.net

COLUMBIA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SENIOR TRIP: Adults 50 and older will travel by charter bus to Washington, D.C., July 17-21. The bus departs from the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way. Scheduled attractions include the U.S. Capitol, the Smithsonian and Arlington National Cemetery. $369 per person, double occupancy. $50 deposit required, deadline for full payment is May 27. (803) 545-3100; https://www.columbiasc.net/parks-recreation

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