Februay 2010 Calendar of Events                   March

Now- February 2,  Florence : The American Soldier
Location:  Florence Civic Center   3300 W. Radio Drive
About:
THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, A PHOTOGRAPHIC TRIBUTE, an exhibition of 116 photographs, from the Civil War to the War in Iraq, will open to the public at 9:00am on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2009 at Florence Civic Center of Florence, SC. The breathtaking display will be on view and available to the public thru February 2nd, 2010.

THE AMERICAN SOLDIER is a dramatic exhibition of photographs that captures the essence of American soldiering over more than 150 years, ever since the birth of photography when the camera became a notebook to history, starting with the Civil War. As photography improved so did the record of THE AMERICAN SOLDIER.

The 116 enlarged photographs in this exhibition, covers America at war from the Civil War, Spanish American War, Boxer Rebellion, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, Afghanistan, and to the streets of Baghdad. The exhibition captures the danger and the frustration, the humor and the beauty, the camaraderie, the death and the victory that THE AMERICAN SOLDIER encountered in his odyssey through history and continues to, as he battles today in the mountains of Afghanistan and the urban environs of Iraq.  FREE

Free Admission
Open daily Nov 11 - Feb 2, 2010
Monday - Saturday 9:00am-7:00pm
Sundays 9:00am-5:00pm

February 6,  Florence County : Bluegrass Concert
Location:  Lynches River County Park
About: SEBGA concert & jam in concert hall of Lynches River County Park. Inside, climate controlled facility. 12 miles south of  Florence, SC. Jams begin at 4PM & concerts begin at 5PM until 8PM. Contact: Ernie McCormick at 843.669.6952 or email: Erniemac43@aol.com OR visit our website.
Time: 4:00pm
Website: 
HERE

February 6,  Florence: Teach and Inspire
Location: Florence Darlington Technical College, Main Campus - 2715 Lucas Street, Room 109
About: Join Teach & Inspire to learn how you can become a fully licensed teacher while serving in the areas that need you the most.
Time: Sessions begin at : 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, and 1:00pm
Website: 
Here

Phone: 877-669-2228

February 6-7,  Florence  : 5th Annual Kids Jamboree
Location:  Florence Civic Center  Radio Dr.
About: Includes professional entertainment, games, inflatable attractions, mechanical rides, roving mascots and interactive fun. New rides have been added.
Admission: $6

Website: 

February 19-21,  Florence: Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey Circus
Location:  Florence Civic Center  Radio Dr.
About: Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Presents ILLUSCINATION, a fantasy-filled world where magic and daring create the most unexpected experiences. Join Illuscinator David DaVinci as he takes audiences to a world that combines thrills and wonderment with the outlandish fun of the circus.
Time:
Fri. Feb 19: Showtime at 7:00pm  - Sat, Feb 20: Showtimes at 2:00pm and 6:00pm  - Sun, Feb 21: Showtime at 2:00pm
Admission:  Ticket Prices: $38.00 (Front Row VIP Floor Seats) - $30.00 (VIP Floor Seats)  - $20.00 (3rd Price Level)  - $14.00 (4th Price Level)

February 20,  Andersonville, GA : New Civil War Book Signing
Location:  Andersonville National Historic Site
About: Author: Max R. Terman - " Hiram's Honor" Written by an accomplished author from Ohio (Mansfield) and a direct descendant, it is a largely unknown but riveting true story about a soldier captured at Gettysburg and sent to Belle Island and Andersonville who miraculously survived 17 months!  Written in the first person in dramatic fashion, it is a meticulously researched story reviewed by experts at Gettysburg, Manassas, Andersonville, and the Ohio Civil War Genealogy Journal.
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm

 

 

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Charleston
Cinco De Mayo Festival

Come celebrate Mexican heritage and culture during Charleston’s fifth annual Cinco de Mayo Festival and watch local celebrities compete in the "Dancing with the Local Stars" competition. The festival will take place at the Visitors Center Bus Terminal located in downtown Charleston on Saturday May 1st, 2010 from 7-11 p.m. Sample local Mexican cuisine, margaritas and Mexican beer and the best Latin American entertainment Charleston has to offer! Admission is $8 dollars in advance and $10 dollars at the door, and free for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at www.charlestoncinco.com. A portion of the proceeds from the festival will go to benefit The Ryan White HIV Care Program at Roper St. Francis Healthcare.

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