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coordinatorBrett Floyd

design & layoutJa’maal Mosely

photographyElaine Floyd

fashionistaTia Rawlinson

contributorsKrista Anderson-Denk

special thanksFortress Fashion Shows

Frame of MindOur Gift Guide Retailers

Portfolio Art GalleryPosh at the Sheraton

The White MuleVista Guild

Dec 2009 - Jan 2010

07 iThink, therefore iPhone.Top ten apps Wink can’t live without.

15 wink gift guideGifts and gadgets you’ll love to give (and get!)

24 new you resolutionsBecome the person you’ve always wanted to be.

32 calendarFrom last minute shopping-- to where you’ll want to be when the ball drops!

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Fortress Fashion Shows | WINTER WONDERLAND FASHION SHOW

Modeling agency, Fortress Fashion Shows, in collaboration with the Paul Mitchell school of Columbia, showcased the latest winter fashion trends in hair, make-up and apparel. The show was held November 7th at Dutch Square mall.www.fortressfashionshows.com

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Posh at the Sheraton | EX TRUE SIONS EXHIBITAnastasia Chernoff’s show entitled “Ex True Sions” featured original sculptures, some created while the artist was under hypnosis.

Ex True Sions was held at Posh at the Sheraton - 1400 Main Street

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On January 9th, 2007, it could be said that good things come to those who wait. The whispered rumors and pre-

dictions that for nearly two years languished unfulfilled culminated in a clamorous atmosphere of geek euphoria at

the Macworld Expo in San Francisco, California. A thin, silver-haired 50-something in his trademark jeans, black

turtleneck, and just the slightest hint of a self-aggrandizing (and decidedly well-earned) swagger, took the stage.

What followed was the keynote speech that would fundamentally change the way we use mobile devices. When

Steve Jobs announced Apple’s newest product, he said it was one that would “reinvent the phone.” Since that

day, iPhone has become a household name to smartphone users.

The iPhone brings together music, video, photos, internet, gaming, and connectivity in one single device. With

just over two years after its first unveiling, Apple has released three versions of the iPhone: the original, the 3G

and now the 3GS. The latest model has a faster processor, more memory, an auto-focusing 3 megapixel camera,

a digital compass, and the ability to (finally) record video.

To say the iPhone’s App Store is a success would be a gigantic understatement. One of the largest additions to

the iPhone, the App Store was launched in July of 2008. To date the App Store has over one hundred thousand

unique applications available to download. When they say “there’s an app for that” there probably is. iPhone us-

ers have downloaded over two million applications for their phones. People use apps to read medical imaging,

find a friend’s new house, or laugh out loud (LOL).

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01TWITTELATORWebsite - http://www.stone.com/Twittelator/index.html

Here at WINK we love social media and therefore we love twitter. Twitter is a place where you and your friends

can post short messages along with pictures or videos. It runs the gamut between personal updating and global

reporting. Some folks may share what they had for dinner, others may offer a unique perspective on events like

the Iranian elections this past summer. If you don’t think any of your friends “tweet” just start asking around, you

might be surprised.

Twittelator is the premier twitter application for the iPhone. It allows the user to have the complete twitter

experience on the go. Twittelator allows you to post pictures, videos, audio, re-tweet, have subgroups, drafts,

offline-tweeting, “automatic send queue,” an auto refresh feature, constant trend updating, log file, stock portfolio,

advanced search, and on and on and on!!! For the Twitter user on the go, Twitterlator is an absolute must have.

● Cost $4.99

HERE AT WINK WE LOVE OUR IPHONES AND CANNOT FUNCTION WITHOUT THEM. THEY CAPTURE HILARIOUS PET MOMENTS, HELP US REMEMBER WHAT TO GET AT THE GROCERY STORE, AND ALLOW US TO KEEP IN-TOUCH WITH OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES. WITH OVER A HUNDRED THOUSAND APPS TO SIFT THROUGH WE THOUGHT WE WOULD SHARE WITH YOU WINK’S FAVORITE IPHONE APPLICATIONS!

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02TRAPSTERWebsite - http://www.trapster.com/

I am sure that everyone knows where the speed traps are where

they live and how to avoid getting a pricy ticket. But what happens

when you are in a different city? Trapster can help you avoid that

bank-busting ticket in unfamiliar places. Trapster is an application

for getting speed trap alerts on your Blackberry, iPhone, Nokia,

Android, Windows Mobile, Palm Pre, Garmin, or TomTom device.

They crowdsource speed traps from across the globe, so you can

avoid unnecessary speeding tickets. By using the iPhone’s GPS,

Trapster can warn you if you are approaching a potential speed

trap, alert you to slow down, and allow you to keep more green in

your bank! Some of Trapster’s iPhone features are:

• Map that orients based on direction of travel via vectors (not like a compass that simply uses the direction the phone is pointing). Because it does not use the compass, it works on the $99 iPhone.

• Full in-app iPod control without ever leaving Trapster

• Slideout with Google crowdsourced traffic generated by 100s of millions of Google Maps uses on all types of mobile phones.

• Select spoken warnings in English, French, German, Spanish, plus fun voices.

• Points of Interest for gas stations, banks, parking lots, police stations, fire stations, and lots more coming.

• Improved “My Trips” UI, ability to integrate with more types of car audio systems

● Cost FREE

FACEBOOKWebsite link- http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=22389032130

Everyone is on Facebook. My Grandpa even has an account! Chances are that if you have an

iPhone then you have at least two hundred “friends” on Facebook. With the latest update to

Facebook users now can post videos and have the complete Facebook experience while on

the go. If you have an iPhone and a Facebook account, then this app is a must for your phone!

● Cost FREE

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04SMACKTALK! Website - http://www.marcussatellite.com/SMACK_TALK/

Some days you just need a laugh. On those days, all you have

to do is reach for your iPhone! SmackTalk! is a voice-altering

app that features an animated guinea pig, puppy, kitten, and

chihuahua that repeat what you say in high-pitched Squeaky

voices, or low-pitched Freaky voices for hours of hilarious

laughter. SmackTalk! always sets off a chain reaction of

laughter. The animation and lip-sync are so responsive you’d

swear they’re alive. Adults can’t believe their ears. Your voice

sounds like it’s on helium, in slow-motion, or deep as an ape!

For extra fun--record the boss for hours at a time in meetings.

This app never disappoints and everyone from kids to adults

find it hilarious.

● Cost $0.99

05APP BOX PROWebsite link - http://www.allaboutapps.net/

App Box Pro is the iPhone’s software version of the Swiss

Army knife! It has everything from a Clinometer, a currency

converter, date calculator, ruler, tip calculator, a translator and

a lot more! This is the app that saves the day. When you have

that strange question or a bit of information that you should

know but cannot recall, App Box Pro really saves the day.

● Cost $0.99

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06GUITAR TOOL KITWebsite - http://www.agilepartners.com/apps/guitartoolkit/

Either you or someone you know plays guitar, and, chances

are, they also have an iPhone. For the guitarists out there,

the must have app is Guitar Tool Kit from Agile Partners. It is

a one-stop app for all guitarist’s needs.

CHROMATIC TUNNER: Using the iPhone’s microphone,

GuitarToolkit provides a highly accurate chromatic tuner. You

can tune to any musical note or to a specific tuning. Need to

see it on stage? The high contrast mode is a perfect fit.

SCALES: Choose from a list of scales for each note. You can

even see scales for any tuning you choose. The interactive

fretboard means you can just touch a note to hear exactly

what it sounds like.

CHORD LIBRARY: With over 500,000 chords, you can ditch

those chord books you’ve been carrying around. Need to hear

what a chord sounds like? No problem, just give it a strum.

GuitarToolkit also support chords for alternate tunings!

METRONOME: GuitarToolkit also includes a precisely

accurate metronome with 13 different sound effects and

12 time signatures. The metronome includes a visible flash

option and a tempo tap pad.

More than guitar!!! GuitarToolkit provides full support for 6

and 12 string Guitar, 4, 5 and 6 string Bass, Banjo, Ukulele

and Mandolin.

● Cost $9.99

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07GPS DRIVEWebsite link- http://news.motionx.com/category/motionx-gps-drive/

One of the best things about the iPhone and the App store is the ability to

have a full functioning turn by turn GPS navigation with you at all times.

The problem is that most of these programs cost about as much as a

stand-alone GPS device. Tom-Tom has an app for the iPhone but it will

set you back $99! MotionX is a full featured turn by turn GPS program

for a fraction of the cost. It comes with a 30 day trial and after that you

can choose a 30 day subscription for $2.99 or one year of navigation for

$24.99! I have been using it for the past three weeks and it always has

taken me right to my destination. GPS is never perfect, but the MotionX

App is just as good as my stand-alone Garmin Nuvi.

● Cost $2.99 + Subscription

08LOSE ITWebsite- http://www.loseit.com/

Lose it is simply a wonderful app. I have personally lost

over 25 pounds and learned a lot about my eating habits

over the past few months. It is so easy to enter the food

you eat that you cannot help but start losing weight!

Lose It is basically a food diary that follows how many

calories you eat a day and puts you on a plan to get you

to your desired weight on a safe timetable!

● Cost FREE

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PANDORAWebsite - http://www.pandora.com/on-the-iphone

How many times have you surfed the radio in search of a station that played the

music that made you move? Well, WINK has an answer! Pandora is a personalized

radio service, delivered over the web, cell phones and consumer electronics devices,

that allows listeners to create stations based on their favorite artists and songs. The

free service, that now counts close to 40 million registered listeners in the US, is

powered by the Music Genome Project - a vast, hand-built taxonomy that connects

songs based on their similarity across hundreds of musical attributes, enabling users

to enjoy music they know and discover music they’ll love. Pandora works both on 3G

and the Edge networks! So plug in and finally tell the radio what you want to hear!

● Cost FREE

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10KINDLEWebsite link - http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature._html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000301301

The Amazon Kindle is an amazing product! It allows an avid reader to

carry around hundreds of books in a little device. The down side of the

Kindle is its price! Well, if you are a voracious reader and an iPhone

user you have cause to rejoice! The Kindle app for the iPhone brings

all three hundred and sixty thousand books available on the Kindle to

your iPhone! I personally have read several books on my iPhone with

the Kindle app and the experience is wonderful. You can read in portrait

or landscape mode and moving to the next page is as easy as flicking

your finger across the screen. With several color and brightness levels

to choose from, a reader can find the perfect balance that is easy on the

eyes.

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Frame of Mind | EVELYN WONG EXHIBITION

Artist Evelyn Wong presented her mixed media works inside Frame of Mind at 1520 Main Street. Guests were treated to refreshments and a series of live street performances featuring local dancers.

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BY BRETT FLOYD, ELAINE FLOYD, JA’MAAL MOSELY, AND TIA RAWLINSON

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gift ideasFOR HER

A: Black and gold grommet pump, Luichiny, $88, Kicks

B: woven jacket, French Connection, Belladea

C: Black flat over the knee boot, Matisse, $240, Kicks

D: Mop Jewelry Box, $395, Bohemian Home

E: Studded bracelet, $45, Brittons

F: Michael Kors watches, $140-250, Kicks

G: Silk flower headbands, $26 each, LaRoque

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I: Lip gloss set, Stila, $25, Pout!

J: Beige leather boot, Cynthia Vincent, $340, Kicks

K: Zipper bracelet, $28, Brittons

L: Zip pouch/purse, $30 each, LaRoque

M: Layered necklace, $48, Brittons

N: Blue dress, Round Robin

O: One-of-a-kind scarves, $32-$78, Brittons

P: Gold chain link bracelet (visit Brittons for pricing)

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gift ideasFOR OUR GUYS

A: Sheesham Wood Charging Valet, $25, Target

B: Lap/Bed Tray, Pacific Merchants, $59, Bohemian Home

C: Saltaire plaid shirt, $100, Brittons

D: Apple iPhone 3G S, from $199, Apple.com

E: Livescribe Pulse Smartpen, $170, Target

F: Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew Coffee, Starbucks.com

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and $75 (right), Brittons

H: Shave brush $75, stand $100, and manual razor $125,

Art of Shaving, Pout!

I: Flask, Smather’s and Branson, $65, Brittons

J: Bow-ties, $45 each, LaRoque

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gift ideasFOR EVERYONE ELSE

A: “Shower Gel in a Sponge”, Spongeables, $8 each, Pout!

B: Solid wood 3-D puzzle (visit Bohemian Home for pricing)

C: Taupe heel over the knee boot, Sam Edelman, $198, Kicks

D: Mobile phone holder, Driinn, $7, Gibson’s

E: Couture Chandel w/ wood wick, Opoponax, $69, Bohemian Home

F: Acme Pen, $69 Bohemian Home

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I: “Freudian Slippers”, $25, Bohemian Home

J: Open toe cream bootie, LAMB, $320, Kicks

K: Woven retro-print jacket, Trina Turk, Belladea

L: Cowboy Bandages, $6, Bohemian Home

M: Sonic skin cleansing brush, Clarisonic, $195, Pout!

N: Studded earrings, $20 - $30, Brittons

O: Custom monogrammed candle, $47, Gibson’s

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gift ideasFOR YOUR POOCH

A: The Indoor Dog Restroom, $150 Hammacher.com

B: Red Santa sweater, $20, Pupcakes

C: Mini tennis balls, $9, Pupcakes

D: Green “stuff it” tee, $15, Pupcakes

E: Dog tee in gift package, $20, Pupcakes

F: Pets-eye-view Digital Collar Cam, $45, Amazon.com

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The White Mule | FREE WINE TASTING

Free Wine Tasting, Thursday November 5th, 2009

The White Mule1530 D Main Street · Columbia, SC803.661.8199

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IN A WORLD THAT HAS GOTTEN TOO BUSY, TOO EXPENSIVE, AND TOO DEMANDING, HOW DO YOU FIND A WAY TO KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS AND MAKE THOSE POSITIVE CHANGES WITHOUT BURNING OUT? EVERY NEW YEAR’S MILLIONS OF PEOPLE COMMIT TO MAKING CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES TO BENEFIT THEIR HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND GENERAL LIVES. UNFORTUNATELY, MOST HAVE GIVEN UP ON THOSE SAME RESOLUTIONS BY FEBRUARY. AFTER SPEAKING TO COLUMBIA BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS, I THINK I CAN HELP YOU STREAMLINE YOUR RESOLUTIONS SO THAT YOU CAN STILL BE COMMITTED TO THEM COME NEXT NEW YEARS.

THERE ARE TEN COMMON NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS THAT ANYONE CAN IDENTIFY - LOSE WEIGHT, GET FIT, SPEND MORE TIME WITH FAMILY, GET ORGANIZED, STOP SMOKING, STOP DRINKING, FIND A NEW JOB, LEARN SOMETHING NEW, VOLUNTEER, GET OUT OF DEBT. I’VE COME UP WITH GROUPINGS OF THOSE RESOLUTIONS AND FOUND WAYS THAT YOU CAN MAKE SIMPLE CHANGES TO YOUR LIFESTYLE AND STILL AFFECT THE CHANGES YOU WANT.

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RESOLUTIONSNEW YOU

BY KRISTA ANDERSON-DENK

NEW YOU RESOLUTIONS

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Resolution #1GET FIT · LOSE WEIGHT · LEARN SOMETHING NEW SPEND MORE TIME WITH FAMILY

Richland County is rich in low- or no-cost recreation opportunities that families can take advantage of. By finding ways to get out of the house and get your family more active, you can see not only your-self but your entire family become healthier while spending time together. Enjoy our beautiful land-scape by taking up hiking or nature walks. Do some research online before hand and print out pictures of local flora and fauna to see how many different species you can identify. If your kids are competi-tive, turn it into a game to see who can identify the most. Another option is to take up a new sport. If your family has never played racquetball or soccer, research the rules and go over them as a family. Then visit www.richlandcountyrecreation.com to see if you can join in on any of their activities to get started. Northsprings Recreation Center, for ex-ample, has racquetball courts that you can reserve and use for only $5 per half hour. You’ll meet other enthusiasts and your family will have fun learning something new. To further your weight loss goals, involve your entire family in meal planning and gro-cery shopping. Yes, it might take a little longer to get accomplished if everyone is involved, but it will give you a chance to teach them about healthy food choices and preparation. Resolution #2

GET OUT OF DEBT · LEARN SOMETHING NEW

Speak to a financial counselor about building a budget and financial plan that you can live with. The biggest mistake people make in budgeting is creating a plan that is unlivable. Sure, you’ll get out of debt fastest if you live on nothing but Ramen noodles for the next two years, but is that really a plan you’re comfortable with? If you end up giv-ing up on your budget in a few months, you’ll only make your situation worse. There are also many books available written by reputable financial whiz-zes. Consider picking up Dave Ramsey’s book Fi-nancial Peace and learn his strategies for becom-ing debt-free. Learning a new money management technique will not only help you achieve your New Year’s Resolutions, but will give you a better outlook on the future.

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Resolution #3GET ORGANIZED · REDUCE STRESS · GET OUT OF DEBT

This probably seems like a pretty natural combination. Being more organized will help you stay on top of your fi-nances which will naturally reduce your stress level. Since a new money management system is in your future, you could probably also include “Learn Something New” in your Resolutions this year!

Use these cold winter days and nights to clear out your space. Be sure to get rid of clutter and items that you don’t really need. A cluttered space can be a big stressor. For the items you want to keep, clearly label boxes, en-velopes, or any other storage containers and group what you’re keeping in ways that make sense to you (ie. bills, medical records, auto records, family keepsakes, etc.). Once your space is more organized, you’ll be able to find things you need more easily and you’ll feel proud of your progress. Being more organized will also help keep your finances on track, as you’ll be able to locate your paid and unpaid bills, making it easy to tell what is current and what needs to be addressed.

Resolution #4QUIT SMOKING · LOSE WEIGHT · STOP DRINKING

If you’re looking to be healthier in 2010, this prob-ably isn’t the first year you’ve made these resolu-tions. Most people want to start the year off right and look to make big changes in their health habits. While the traditional approaches such as dieting and exercising are of course always viable, some-times you need a new option.

Frederic Mau of Watermark Hynosis in downtown Columbia took some time to sit down with me re-cently and discuss his business and how they help people with all three of these goals. He said, “The reason New Year’s Resolutions fail is this - you have some behavior that you know is intellectu-ally bad for you but that is emotionally comforting for you.” Using hypnosis, he can help address the emotional attachment to bad habits, while helping to form positive emotional feelings towards more healthy habits, a process he calls “emotional re-framing”. Since 95% of people can be hypnotized, he can “make new behaviors more comfortable”. Of his current weight loss clients, 86% express that they are happy with their success. If you are leery of trying hypnosis, first see what the University of Iowa said when they were conducting a study on stopping smoking. They found that hypnosis was the best method. Watermark also offers a free consultation, so you can meet with Frederic and discuss your plan before making any commitments.

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Resolution #5VOLUNTEER · SPEND MORE TIME WITH FAMILYREDUCE STRESS

Encouraging your whole family to get involved in volunteer activities will benefit you and your family in many ways. You will be surprised how proud you are of your family’s contribution. Feeling that sense of pride and knowing that you are contributing in a real way towards the betterment of your com-munity will ease your mind and give you a sense of accomplishment. Choose a volunteer activity that the whole family can get behind. If you’re ani-mal lovers, then contact Project Pet and see when you can enroll in their volunteer training. If you like children, look into volunteering at EdVenture Chil-dren’s Museum or with Lexington/Saluda County GAL Program for abused and neglected children. If you’d like to help those less fortunate or in need of assistance, see the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity. Most local churches also of-fer volunteer opportunities, so if you are already a member of a church, that is probably a good place to start. Additionally, consider getting your children involved in a youth development program such as 4-H, Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. Most youth development program include volunteering as part of their community service commitment, in addi-tion to the many other benefits they can bring your children. You may even be able to become a leader and be more involved in their group. If you’d like more ideas, visit www.volunteermatch.com and enter your zip code for a list of organizations look-ing for volunteers.

Resolution #6FIND A NEW JOB · GET ORGANIZED

Becoming organized and keeping your business information accessible can be key in landing a new job. By organizing and streamlining your work space both at your job and in your home, you can feel confident in being able to find what you need when you need it. Additionally, your current em-ployer will appreciate your effort and may be more willing to give you a good recommendation. If you are currently out of work (like so many Americans), don’t be afraid to get creative in your job hunt. Be sure to compile a list of all the professionals you know if your field and let them know that you’re on the hunt. They can be your best resource for opening positions, especially if they are willing to put in a good word for you. In the mean time, con-sider some unorthodox job-seeking methods. You could create your own website that highlights your career achievements or write a blog (as long as the blog is on-topic - animal and kid stories are cute, but they probably won’t get you hired). Finally, consider volunteering. It will keep you busy during your down time, and it will give you an opportunity to meet new people. Some volunteer positions can lead to paid positions, and at the very least it will put you in contact with even more people to add to your network.

In a few weeks, when you’re ringing in 2010 and planning out the next year, be sure to make your goals attainable and durable. Your time is at a pre-mium, now more than ever, so chose goals that can be acheived while contributing to other goals and your general well-being. Realizing what you are capable of doing and what might push you outside of your comfort-zone can be the difference between giving up and seeing 2010’s Resolutions through to 2011

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Nikolai K Oskolkov | LAUGHTER IN THE SKY GALLERY OPENING

Portfolio Art Gallery hosts an opening reception with musical performance by the artist Friday, November 6, 2009, from 4-9 p.m.

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Vista Lights | VISTA GUILD

The 24th annual Vista Lights event, brought to you by the Vista Guild, kicked off the 2009 Christmas season with live perfor-mances, food, spirits, and lights! Vista businesses welcomed the city with open doors for an evening of celebration.

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Lights Before ChristmasNow- December 31, 2009

City: Columbia; Time: 6-9 p.m. Each evening from 6 - 9 pm experience Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Explore the Zoo illuminated by nearly one million twinkling lights and more than 350 handcrafted images. Take your photo with Santa; roast marshmallows at the Jingle Bell Bonfire and be sure to wear your hat - it snows nightly at Riverbanks during the Lights Before Christmas.

Costs: $8 Adults and $6 Children ages 3-12 Free for Riverbanks members

Location: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia

Phone number for more information: (803) 779-8717Website: Click here_________________________________________

The Lights Of CayceNow - Thursday, December 31, 2009

City: Cayce; Time: Call for times. The grounds of City Hall will be filled “to the max” with twinkling lights and huge displays. You’ll see Santa’s Express, Toyland, Victorian Carolers, Mr. and Mrs. Snowman and more.

Costs: Free

Location: Cayce City Hall 1800 12th Street Extension, Cayce


Project Pet Adoptions!Saturday, December 12

City: Columbia; Time: 11:30a.m.-4:00p.m.

Location: Harbison Petsmart 246 Harbison Blvd Columbia, SC 29212_________________________________________

Christmas Sampler Craft ShowSaturday, December 12, 2009

City: Lexington; Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Local and regional arts and crafts show. All hand-made items. Enjoy a visit from Santa and Ella the Elf. Local entertainment and door prizes.

Costs: Check website or call for costs.

Location: Lexington Leisure Center 108 Park Dr, Lexington

Phone number for more information: (803) 957-7828_________________________________________

Colonial Christmas In CamdenSaturday, December 12, 2009

City: Camden; Time: 2-5 p.m. Learn about Colonial Christmas Yuletide customs from guides dressed in period clothes as they lead you through the bedecked Kershaw-Cornwallis House. Write with a quill and enjoy some colonial treats. A wonderful family outing from the bustle of Christmas Today!

Costs: Adults $5; $4 Seniors and Miliary; Ages 6 -12 $3; Under six free

Location: Kershaw-Cornwallis House 222 Broad St, Camden


The Nutcracker by Columbia City BalletSaturday, December 12, 2009

City: Columbia; Time: 3 & 7:30 p.m. Costs: Call for costs.

Location: Koger Center 1051 Greene Street, Columbia


Candlelight Tour Of HomesSaturday, December 12, 2009

City: Camden; Time: 3-8 p.m. The annual Candlelight Tour of Homes is sponsored by the Camden Junior Welfare League and benefits childrens’ charities throughout Kershaw County. The tour features 10 or more homes and buildings in the heart of our historic district decorated in their holiday finest. We invite you to be part of this holiday tradition! There will be a variety of activities, wonderful restaurants, hotels and shopping in Camden to make your visit to our wonderful town even more festive. Please stay with us all weekend and enjoy celebrat-ing Christmas in Camden as much as we do! Participating restaurants will offer discounts on the day of the tour with ticket.

Costs: $15 advance tickets; $20 day of event; children under 6 free

Location: Camden Archives 1314 Broad St, Camden


This Man Called JesusDecember 11, 13, 14, 18, 19, & 20, 2009

City: Lexington; Time: 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. “This Man Called Jesus” is a Christmas drama that draws thousands each year. Presented by a costumed cast of over 405 with live animals, inspiring music, drama, awesome sound effects and lighting, this is a must see Christmas holiday event!

Costs: Free

Location: Lake Murray Baptist Church 1001 Highway 378 West, Lexington

Phone number for more information: (803) 356-3334 or 803-359-1556Website: Click here_________________________________________

Bohemian Sunday HoursSunday December 13 & 20

City: Columbia Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m.Bohemian opens on Sunday for extra holiday shopping

Location: 2736 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29205-2412


Tales for TotsSunday, December 13, 2009

City: Columbia; Time: 2-3 pm When is the last time you could bring a book to life for your child? Experience “Tales for Tots” at EdVenture Children’s Museum - a fun and educational series that features a read-to-me time followed by a character appearance that is sure to make stories come alive! December’s featured book is “Little Critter.” The program will be held from 2 – 3 pm in the museum’s Imaginarium Theater.

Costs: Free with museum admission

Location: EdVenture Children’s Museum 211 Gervais St., Columbia

Phone number for more information: (803) 779-3100Email: Click here Website: Click here_________________________________________

Champaign Tuesday at Cellar on GreeneDecember 15, 22, and 29, 2009

City: Columbia Time: 5:00 p.m.All champaign half-price.

Location: 2001 Greene Street Columbia, SC 29205-1698


2800 Devine Street Columbia 771.7610

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Skipp Pearson--Le Cafe Jazz FridaysFriday, December 18, 2009

City: Columbia; Time: 9 p.m. - 12 p.m. Join us for live jazz every Friday at The Columbia Marriott. Skipp Pearson on Sax. Michael Barr and Reggie Sullivan on Bass. Ivan Edwards and Travis Small on Drums.Nick Brewer on Piano. Requirement: 1 drink and 1 appetizer.Reserva-tions strongly suggested

Costs: $5 per person (cash)

Location: The Columbia Marriott 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia

Phone number for more information: 803) 758-2456Email: Click here Website: Click here _________________________________________

Brittons Open Christmas Eve!December 24, 2009

City: Columbia Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Location: 2818 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29205


WOW! 2010Thursday, December 31, 2009

City: Columbia; Time: 4-9 p.m. Columbia’s New Years Eve celebration features live enter-tainment, theatre, children’s rides, face painting, karaoke, and a fantastic firework show.

Costs: Free

Location: Finlay Park 930 Laurel St, Columbia


Countdown to New Years EveThursday, December 31, 2009

City: Columbia; Time: 9 am-noon 2010 is almost here! Ring in the New Year at EdVenture’s kid-friend celebration! This event allows children to celebrate the magic of New Year’s Eve as they countdown on EDDIE’s watch to 12 noon! Fun art projects, music and dancing will make this event a festive occasion for both children and adults.

Costs: Free with museum admission

Location: EdVenture Children’s Museum 211 Gervais St., Columbia

Phone number for more information: (803) 779.3100Email: Click here Website: Click here _________________________________________

Have a Safe and Happy

New Year!

2010

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