Florence Tonight: V-Day and Beyond
Blogreader,I've been where some of you are. It's Valentine's Day and you were supposed to have planned everything out. Part of you wants to cop out and plan a "romantic evening at home" and play faux naif to your significant other's inclination that it's really just a cover up for your terrible time management.
Sometimes it works bl'reader. Most times, it doesn't.
Previously, I published a list of V-Day events in the Florence area for those of us not wishing to cruise I-20 or Highway 501 looking for a romantic evening, but now we come to the event horizon. It's Feb. 13 and you don't want to get washed out and hung to dry over the doghouse because plans just slipped your mind.
It's understandable.
In light of this, here are a few events around the Columbia and Myrtle Beach area that are built for those last minutemen among us who want to venture outside the Pee Dee for our romantic plans.
Riverbanks Orchid Festival will run through Sunday at Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia. On Saturday the exhibit will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. and feature living orchid plants and arrangements, a demonstration by a local ikebana (Japanese art of flower arranging) chapter and seminars explaining the art of ikebana. Admission to the exhibit is free with paid admission to the zoo. Zoo admission is $9.75, $7.25 for children 3 to 12 years old. Call (803) 779-8717 or visit http://www.riverbanks.org for more information.
S.C. Philharmonic presents “Love, The Magician” Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia. This event features performances of Mendelssohn and Falla as well as appearances by the USC Women’s Chorus and Southy Carolina Shakespeare Company actors. Tickets are $16 to $50. Call (803) 251-2222 or visit http://www.capitoltickets.com to purchase tickets. Visit http://www.scphilharmonic.com for more information.
Valentine’s Kids Only Night will take place Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Broadway at the Beach’s MagiQuest. Kids aged 6 to 14 can participate in an evening of events, while mom and dad enjoy a romantic evening together. The cost is $17.95 plus tax. Call (843) 916-1800 for more information.
“What’s Love Got To Do With It?” will take place Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. at 701 Whatley St. in Columbia. This is an evening of visual and performing arts. Only 21 and older admitted. Advanced tickets are $10 singles, $25 for couples; $15 for singles, $35 for couples at the door. Call (803) 397-7686 for more information.
Singles Valentine’s Day Elvis Tribute will be from 8 p.m. to midnight at 2001 Nightclub, located at 920 Lake Arrowhead Road, in Myrtle Beach. Admission is $15 for ladies and $20 for men. Reservation only. E-mail to make a reservation. Visit http://www.sossinglesclub.com for more information.
Surf’s Up Valentine’s Lock-in will be Saturday from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. at Surf’s Up Family Fun Center, located at 4112 Carolina Commercial Dr., in Myrtle Beach. Cost is $55, $35 for each additional sibling. This is an evening of games, pizza, movies and more for children 7 to 18 years old. Call (843) 236-3444 or visit http://www.surfsupfun.com for more information.
Also, for those of you looking beyong the 14th, here's some events we didn't have room for in this week's 8 Days A Week.
Line Dancing: Thursday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Leatherman Senior Center, located at 600 Senior Way, in Florence. Admission is $15. Call (843) 669-6761
Coker College Dance presents “Spring Concert”: Thursday through Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. in Coker College’s Watson Theater. Admission is $5. Call (843) 383-8018 or visit http://www.coker.edu.-
“The Odd Couple”: Feb. 20-21 & 24-28 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. at Florence Little Theatre, located at 417 S. Dargan St., in Florence. Tickets are $18, $10 for students. Call (843) 662-3731.
A Style Abuv by Lisa presents “A Fabulous Fashions Show”: Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Poynor Auditorium, located at 301 S. Dargan St., in Florence. Tickets are $10, $8 for children, $20 at the door. Fashion designs by Piida Diida, Jay R. Dee Clothing and Judy’s Designs on display. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 294-0630.
Divine Connection Network Meeting Luncheon: Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to noon at Matheson Library, located at 227 Huger St., in Cheraw. This meeting is for women entrepreneurs or women interested in becoming entrepreneurs. Free. For registration and event information, call (843) 287-4554 or e-mail .
Pee Dee Shrine Club’s 25th Annual Gospel Sing: Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at FMU’s Smith University Center gymnasium. Features performance by The Kingdom Heirs. Tickets are $14 in advance, $6 for children 12 and younger and $16 at the door. Call (843) 669-8812 or (800) 922-7315.
“Love and Laughter Tour” featuring Rickey Smiley and Fantasia: Feb. 21 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Florence Civic Center. Early-bird tickets are available for $40 if purchased by Sunday. Supplies are limited and early-bird price does not apply to VIP tickets. Regular admission is $50 in advance, $55 on the day of the show. VIP tickets are $65. Call (843) 679-9333 or visit http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Check 8 Days this week for less-conventional ways of honoring your special someone as well as information about upcoming events with James Gregory, Lane Filler and a monster truck show at Florence Civic Center!
Don't miss next week's 8 Days and an exclusive interview with Edwin McCain!
That's it for now, Bl'reader.
Happy V-Day!
Posted by
on 02/13 at 08:49 AM
Ya’ll dont buy into all of this V-Day stuff..it is just another ploy to rid you of money that you dont have to blow..
Pay the light bill instead..she will be just as happy with that as she would any of these ideas..
If you will remember back to when you first met the old gal..2 beers and a burrito was considered romantic in her eyes..to the point of her even paying for it and leaving the tip…
Fake being sick this weekend and you will end up laying in bed watching cable and have her waiting on you hand and foot..
If you aint good at faking it..eat a can of Hormel hotdog chili and your stomach will do the rest..
C’mon guys…BE GUYS!!!!