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2004
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If you would like to submit an event
to be included on the calendar,
please send appropriate information to [email protected].
Thursday, January 2004
Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas
will offer Somali Language Classes in preparation for the upcoming Somali resettlement program here in Columbia. The program will offer classes on basic phrases and words in Somali and will be taught by Dr. Garane A. Garane, a native speaker of Somali.
Classes will be offered Thursdays, January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th from 7:00-8:30 p.m.and will be held in the Leisure Ministry Center dining room at Trenholm Road United Methodist Church, 3401 Trenholm Road, in Columbia.
The sessions are not repeats so try to attend as many as possible.
The classes are free to the public, but registration is required.
Please contact Francie Markham at least two days before each session to register your attendance plans. She may be reached by e-mail at <[email protected]> or by phone at 803-254-6695.
Friday, January 30, 2026
The University of South Carolina's School of Law presents
Rudolph C. Barnes Symposium
Confronting issues of law and morality
The first Annual Rudolph C. Barnes Symposium will address those legal and moral issues related to the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Cohosts and Moderators are Professor Richard Seamon of the USC School of Law and Rudy Barnes, Jr., an attorney, United Methodist minister, and retired US Army colonel.
It will be held at the USC School of Law
Main and Greene Streets
Columbia, SC 29208
The symposium is free and open to the public
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. ate the law school, and the first panel starts at 9 a.m. The afternoon session begins at 1 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.law.sc.edu/barnes
or contact Professor Richard Seamon at (803) 777-6963
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
World Affairs Council
"A Taste of the World" Series
Sushi and Sake
Tempt your tastebuds with more than just raw fish!
6:00 p.m
at INAKAYA Sushi & Kappo Japanese Restaurant
224 O'Neil Court Plaza
Cost is $22 per person (cost does not include alcohol). Reservations in advance are required & seating is limited. Please call (803) 252-2197 or email [email protected] for more information. Please make checks payable to CWAC or have the exact amount. No-shows and late cancellations will be invoiced.
Friday and Saturday, February 27-28, 2003
Sister
Cities of the Carolinas
3rd Annual Conference
Newberry, SC
The conference
costs $35.
For more information please call 252-2197 or email: [email protected]
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
The
Columbia World Affairs Council and the International Council of African
Professionals
presents
An Evening with the Ambassador of
Zimbabwe
Sponsored by The City of Columbia Office of Economic Development
Drop-In 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
- Remarks at 6 p.m.
SouthTrust Building, 1201 Main Street - Suite 250
Please call 252 - 2197 if you have any questions!
Saturday, February 21, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
LANGUAGE
ESPRESSO, LLC is offering complimentary language workshops for professionals
SPANISH FOR PROFESSIONALS
Held in the Lion's Den at BLACKLION (Richland Mall)
The seminars are free but space is limited. Please reserve your place soon.
TEL: (803) 738-1100
EMAIL: [email protected]
Currently
we are offering:
Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Russian and ENGLISH for internationals
Native Speakers + Interaction + Multimedia + Relaxed Atmosphere = RESULTS!
LANGUAGE ESPRESSO, LLC
WHERE YOU LEARN LANGUAGE, NOT ABOUT LANGUAGE!
4700 Forest Drive, Suite 108
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-1100
Thursday
February 26th, 2004
Columbia
World Affairs Council�s first
Young
Professionals
Wine
and Cheese Social
Come
and enjoy French wine and food with other young
professionals
in the community!
Thursday,
February 26th at 5:30 PM
Top of Finlay Park
The Chinese Culture Center
Will be at USC Career Fest
From 11.AM to 3.PM
in the Carolina Coliseum
For the Teaching English in China Program.
Friday February 27th, 2004
Columbia Connections
International English Students, please joint Columbia Connections for an exciting visit to:
WIS Television
Tour of the Station and see how news is produced and programs transmitted.
Visits are from 1:00 to approximately 2:30 PM
Sponsored by:
Richland One Adult Education, USC English Programs for Internationals, Richland County, Agape Language Institute.
For more information contact: Kib Hunt, 240-9774
Friday March 5th, 2004
Columbia Connections
International English Students, please joint Columbia Connections for an exciting tour of:
The city of Columbia
Tour Columbia, meet the leaders, and see how the City operates
Visits are from 1:00 to approximately 2:30 PM
Sponsored by:
Richland One Adult Education, USC English Programs for Internationals, Richland County, Agape Language Institute.
For more information contact: Kib Hunt, 240-9774
Saturday March 6th, 2004
9th Annual Multicultural Festival
"Many Cultures, One Community"
4.PM at the Nettles Building, USC Sumter Campus
Dinner* followed by multicultural performances
Sponsored by:
USC Sumter, YWCA of the Upper Lowlands, Inc
For more information contact:
Lois Parsons, YWCA : 773-7158
Dr. William R. Ferrell, USC Sumter: 938-3762
*bring covered dish of Ethnic/International flavor
Friday March 19th, 2004
Columbia Connections
International English Students, please joint Columbia Connections for an exciting tour of:
The Columbia Museum of Art
get to know many organizations and tour the Museum
Visits are from 1:00 to approximately 2:30 PM
Sponsored by:
Richland One Adult Education, USC English Programs for Internationals, Richland County, Agape Language Institute.
For more information contact: Kib Hunt, 240-9774
Columbia
World Affairs Council
Distinguished Speaker Series Luncheon
featuring
Robert V. Royall former Ambassador to Tanzania.
on
Thursday, March 25th
From 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
at the Clarion Townhouse
ADVANCE
reservations required. For reservations or
more information please call (803) 252-2197,
April 2-4, 2004
9th Annual Columbia International Festival
The festival is held inside the Cantey Building at the SC State fairgrounds
For Inquiries contact:
Dr. Raj Aluri, Festival Director
The Columbia International Festival
610 Pickens Street - P.O. Box 12504 - Columbia, SC 29211
E-Mail: [email protected] - Phone: (803) 799-3452
Website: www.cifonline.org - Fax: (803) 252-5500
Friday April 16th, 2004
Columbia Connections
International English Students, please joint Columbia Connections for an exciting tour of:
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Meet the Chamber's President and Learn how business is done in Columbia
Visits are from 1:00 to approximately 2:30 PM
Sponsored by:
Richland One Adult Education, USC English Programs for Internationals, Richland County, Agape Language Institute.
For more information contact: Kib Hunt, 240-9774
Friday April 23rd, 2004
Columbia Connections
International English Students, please joint Columbia Connections for an exciting tour of:
the Richland County Courts
Your the courthouse and learn of the U.S. legal system from lawyers and court administrators.
Visits are from 1:00 to approximately 2:30 PM
Sponsored by:
Richland One Adult Education, USC English Programs for Internationals, Richland County, Agape Language Institute.
For more information contact: Kib Hunt, 240-9774
Thursday, January 16, 2026
World Affairs Council
2003 Board of Directors Meeting
4:30 p.m.
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Boardroom
South Trust Building
1201 Main Street, 18th Floor--Columbia, SC
This meeting is open to WAC Board Members only.
Thursday, January 16, 2026
World Affairs Council
Humanitarian World Outreach Program
featuring
Serendib
with founder Tucker McCravy
5:30 p.m.
South Carolina Department of Commerce Boardroom
South Trust Building
1201 Main Street, 17th Floor--Columbia, SC
There is no charge for this event. Open to WAC Members and their guests only. Reservations in advance are required. Seating is limited. Please call (803) 252-2197.
Tuesday, January 21, 2026
World Affairs Council
"A Taste of the World" Series
Thai Cuisine at the Thailand Restaurant
6:00 p.m.
1009 Assembly Street--Columbia, SC
Cost is $15 per person all-inclusive. Reservations in advance are required & seating is limited to 25 people. Please call (803) 252-2197 or email [email protected] for more information. No-shows and late cancellations will be invoiced.
Saturday,
February 1, 2026
Newberry Opera House
8:00 p.m.
Newberry Opera House
1201 McKibben Street--Newberry, SC
Special rate for WAC members: $25.00 per person ($10 savings)
For more information, contact the Newberry Opera House Box Office at (803)
276-6264.
Thursday, February 6, 2026
World Affairs Council
Al Hadees � Arabic Conversation Group
7:00 p.m.
Rising High Restaurant
827 Harden Street--Columbia, SC
Meetings
take place on the first and third Thursday of each month.
For
more information, contact Mr. Al-Hamid, the volunteer conversation group
coordinator,
at (803) 799-
6488 or via email at [email protected].
February 17-19, 2003
South Carolina � Cuba Association
Cancun Conference
For more information about this conference, please visit the SC World Trade Center web site at www.scwtc.org.
Tuesday,
February 18, 2026
World Affairs Council
Reception and Dinner
featuring
First
Secretary for Scottish Affairs--Susan Stewart
5:30 p.m.
Clarion Townhouse Hotel
1615
Gervais Street--Columbia, SC
Cost is $27 for WAC members and $35 for non-members and guests without a
reservation.
Please call (803) 252-2197 or email your reservation to [email protected].
Reservations
and payment in advance required. Business Attire.
No-shows and late cancellations will be invoiced.
Thursday, February 20, 2026
World Affairs Council
Al Hadees � Arabic Conversation Group
7:00 p.m.
Rising High Restaurant
827 Harden Street--Columbia, SC
Meetings
usually take place on the first and third Thursday of each month.
For
more information, contact Mr. Al-Hamid, the volunteer conversation group
coordinator,
at
(803) 799-6488
or via email at [email protected].
Tuesday,
February 25, 2026
World
Affairs Council
"A Taste of the World" Series
Middle Eastern Cuisine at the Al Amir Restaurant
6:00 p.m.
2930
Devine Street--Columbia,
SC
Cost is $15 per person, all-inclusive. Reservations Required. Seating is
limited to 25 people.
Please call (803)252-2197 or email [email protected].
No-Shows and late cancellations will be invoiced.
Friday, February 28, 2026
South Carolina World Trade Center
The 3rd Gullah Geechee Business Expo
Until 7:00 p.m.
SC World Trade Center Lobby in the BellSouth Building
385
Meeting Street (next to the Visitors Center)--Charleston,
SC
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact the SC World Trade Center at (843) 577-4080 or [email protected]
Friday,
March 14, 2026
South
Carolina Department of Commerce
Video
Conference with Cuba
featuring
Representatives
of the Cuban Interest Section
in
Washington, D.C.
and
Kirby
Jones, Alimar Associates
12:00
p.m. � 4:30 p.m.
SouthTrust
Building
1201
Main Street
Columbia,
SC
The
conference will be broadcast live at
Trident
Technical College
Charleston,
SC
There
is no fee to attend the Video Conference with Cuba, but space is limited and
reservations are required. To reserve your seat, please complete the following
and return it to Jennifer Cooper-Keels, Fax: (803) 806-3404, by Monday,
March 10th.
Tuesday,
March 18, 2026
Columbia
World Affairs Council &
Midlands
International Trade Association
Africa:
Its Challenges and Opportunities
featuring
Dr. Kenneth David
Kaunda
Former President of the Republic of Zambia
Sponsored
by
Business
Carolina, Inc.
Noon until 2:00 p.m.
Magnolia Room--Clarion Town House
1615
Gervais Street
Reservations are required. Cost is $18 for members and their
guests. $25 for non-members and members without reservations.
RSVP by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13
We
regret we must invoice �no-shows� and late cancellations.
Wednesday, March 26, 2026
World Affairs Council
"A Taste of the World" Series
French food and wine tasting, Fleur de Lys Culinary Institute
6:00 p.m.
2819 Devine Street--Columbia, SC
Cost is $33 per person all-inclusive. Reservations in advance are required & seating is limited to 20 people.
Please call (803) 252-2197 or email [email protected].
No-shows and late cancellations will be invoiced.
Friday, April 4, 2026
Columbia International Festival
Global Education Day
SC State Fairgrounds
Rosewood
Drive--Columbia, SC
Global
Education Day is designed especially for school children (Grades 1-12)
to educate them about the various international cultures that are represented in South Carolina.
Students explore and learn about 60 different countries in one day!
For online registrations go to www.cifonline.org
or email [email protected].
April
5 - 6, 2003
International Friendship Ministries
Columbia International Festival
Rosewood Drive--Columbia, SC
Saturday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Come enjoy international food, entertainment, national exhibits, bazaar, parades of nations, cultural demonstrations, learn a language and exotic fashion shows.
Email:
[email protected]
Saturday,
April 12, 2026
Columbia Contra Dancing
Arsenal Hall Park Building
on corner of Laurel Street and Lincoln Street
Columbia, SC
7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
New Dancers are welcome! There will be a workshop for beginners at 7:00 pm.
Cost is $ 6.00 per person for the evening.
Contradance is a form of Line Dancing and Square Dancing.
You do not need a partner, but you do need to bring soft-soled, non-scuffing
shoes. Dress is casual.
There will be live musicians.
See www.contracola.org for more details.
Tuesday, April 22, 2026
"A Taste of the World" Series
Russian Cuisine at the Russian Tavern and Store
6:00 p.m.
121
Dreher Road--West
Columbia,
SC
Cost is $22 per person, all-inclusive. Reservations Required. Seating is
limited to thirty people.
Please call (803)252-2197 or email [email protected].
No-Shows and late cancellations will be invoiced.
April 30-May 2, 2003
South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations
6th Annual Conference
Adam�s Mark Hotel
Columbia, SC
The
reduced conference rate is $89 per night plus tax
and is guaranteed only until April 9, 2003.
Be sure to mention that you are with
the S.C. Association of Nonprofit Organizations Conference
to get the reduced rate.
Call the Adam�s Mark at (803) 771-7000 to make your reservation.
Thursday, May 8, 2026
World
Affairs Council
"Religious
Traditions" Series
The
Jewish Tradition at Beth Shalom Synagogue
with
Rabbi Philip Silverstein
7:00 p.m.
5827
N. Trenholm Road--Columbia,
SC
R.S.V.P. required. Tours
are free to WAC members, $5 guests
Thursday,
May 15, 2026
World
Affairs Council
"Religious Traditions" Series
A
Native American Full Moon Ceremony
with
Dr. Hal French, USC Department of Religion
9:00 p.m.
USC Columbia Campus
Ceremony will be held on the
horseshoe near McKissick Museum.
R.S.V.P.
required. Tours
are free to WAC members, $5 guests
Tuesday,
May 20, 2026
World
Affairs Council
"A Taste of the World" Series
A Touch of India Restaurant
6:00 p.m.
14
Diamond Lane--
Columbia,
SC
(Turn off Broad River Road at Service Merchandise sign)
Cost is $20 per person, all-inclusive. Reservations Required. Seating is
limited to thirty people.
Please call (803)252-2197 or email [email protected].
No-Shows and late cancellations will be invoiced.
May 19-21, 2003
South Carolina World Trade Center
S.C.
International Trade Conference & The Margaret A. Patrick and W. Don Welch
International Trade Scholarships
Makes plans today to attend
the
2003 South Carolina International Trade Conference
at
Charleston Place Hotel!
South
Carolina International Trade Conference
will be giving out scholarships for students
interested in international trade.
Please contact the SC World Trade Center for more information by visiting their web site at www.scwtc.org.
Wednesday,
June 4, 2026
World
Affairs Council
"Religious Traditions" Series
An
Intimate Discussion of the
Bah��
Faith
with WIS news anchorwoman Susan Aud�
7:00 p.m.
3818
Bloomwood Rd.
(a residence located behind the Piggly Wiggly at Kilbourne and Devine)
R.S.V.P.
required. Program is free
to WAC members, $5 guests
Please call (803) 252-2197 or email to [email protected].
Tuesday,
June 17, 2026
World
Affairs Council
"Religious Traditions" Series
A
Tour of the Masjid As-Salaam Mosque
Discussion
of the Muslim faith
with
7:00 p.m.
5119 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC
R.S.V.P.
required. Tours
are free to WAC members, $5 guests
Monday,
June 23, 2026
World
Affairs Council Videoconference
Commanding
Heights: The Battle for the World Economy
Featuring
Dan Yergin and Andy Kohut
WACA President Jerry Leach will moderate.
**Note--Please arrive between 6:00 pm and 6:10 pm
SC
Department of Commerce Video Conferencing Facility,
15th floor-- South Trust Building, 1201 Main Street, Columbia, SC
The
two-way closed circuit videoconference will open with remarks on globalization,
the world economy, the geopolitical importance of oil, and the recent war with
Iraq.
Cost
is $18.00 for members and $25.00 for non-members.
RSVP Only. (803) 252-2197 or [email protected]
Thursday,
June 26 - Sunday, June 29, 2026
World
Affairs Council
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Washington, D.C.
Join
us for a trip to the nation's capital to attend this year's festival focusing
on the cultures of Scotland and the Appalachians.
Call 252-2197 to reserve your place at our events.
July 23-26, 2003
Sister Cities International
Sister Cities International Annual Conference
Gain valuable knowledge and expand your Sister Cities Network!
The Annual Conference will be held in St. Louis, Missouri
Contact [email protected]
or 202-347-8635 for more information and
see our International Bulletin Board for more detail.
Columbia
World Affairs Council
Distinguished
Speaker Series Luncheon
featuring
Deputy
Ambassador Lijun Lan, First Secretary Decun Qian, and First Secretary of
Cultural Zhang Zhihong
From the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the U.S.A.
Sponsored
by
South Carolina Bank and Trust and Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd, P.A.
Noon until 2:00 p.m.
Adams Mark Hotel
1400
Hampton Street
Reservations and advance payment are required and seating is limited. Cost is
$25. Business attire
Please call (803) 252-2197 or e-mail
us at [email protected]
We
regret we must invoice �no-shows� and late cancellations.
August 19 & 20, 2003
Congressman Joe Wilson and the City of Columbia present
"Expand Through Trade"
at the SC State Museum--Gervais Street--Columbia, SC
$60 registration fee. Click here for more details.
Reservations required by calling the SC Export Consortium at (803) 356-8964
or email maureent@alltel.net for more information.
August
28-September 6, 2003
Sister Cities International
From Newberry, South Carolina to Hamm, Germany
The City of Newberry is planning a return trip to her sister city Hamm, Germany
The Mayor of Hamm has a wonderful agenda planned upon arrival
Contact Mayor Ed Kyzer at [email protected]
if you are interested.
September
9- November 11, 2025
Richland County Public Library and The Greater
Columbia Literacy Council present
Let's Speak English
10 a.m.-11 a.m., Tuesdays at St. Andrews Regional Branch
and
11a.m.-noon, Wednesdays at Southeast Regional Branch
Volunteer one hour per week.
Volunteers are needed to help international adults practice speaking English.
For more information or to apply, please contact Suzanne Forrest, Volunteer
Coordinator, at 929-3436.
Wednesday, September 10, 2003
The Columbia World Affairs Council presents
Native American Full Moon Ceremony
starting at 8:30 p.m.
as a part of our Religious Traditions Series
on the Horseshoe at the University of South Carolina
near the McKissick Museum
This is event is free for members and USC students
$5 for non-members
This ceremony will be led by Dr. Hal French
Reservations required 803-252-2197
Saturday, September 13, 2026
The Filipino-American Association of Greater Columbia presents
The Filipino-American GALA
to be held at the Embassy Suites in Columbia
The proceeds of the event will support the various community-oriented and youth programs of the association.
Tickets are $40 per person, $30 for full-time students.
Music will be provided by the Filipino ensemble
The Stargazer Band
For tickets or more information, please contact Grace Collins at 782-6953 or Alan Geoghegan at (803) 787-5255.
Or send an email to [email protected].
You can also visit the FAAGC website for further information.
Wednesday, September 17, 2026
Columbia
World Affairs Council
Sponsored by Lincoln International
Distinguished
Speaker Series
featuring
Peter
Beck -- Director of Research and Academic Affairs, Korean Economic Institute
Noh Dae-Lae -- Counselor of Finance, Embassy of Korea
and Keith Jordan -- North Korean Division, U.S. Department of State
The US, North Korea, and South Korea
Panel Discussion and Dinner
Capital City Club, SouthTrust Building, 1201 Main Street, 25th Floor
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$30 for members and guests; $35 for non-members
ADVANCE reservations and payment required.
Call 252-2197 or email: [email protected] for reservations.
No shows and late cancellations will be invoiced.
September 18-21, 2003
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church presents
Columbia's Greek Festival
September 18th-20th from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
September 21st from 12-noon- 6 p.m.
Greek
food and pastries all weekend
Columbia
World Affairs Council
The Future of
the Celtic Tiger
Featuring
Dr. Garret Fitzgerald
Former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland
and Chancellor of the National University
Luncheon
Top of Finlay, Laurel Street
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
$10 for members, $15 for non-members and guests
ADVANCE reservations and payment required.
Call 252-2197 or email: [email protected] for reservations.
**No shows and late cancellations will be invoiced.
September
29, 2003
Immigration
Freedom Ride Rally
A national advocacy campaign to address the plight of undocumented workers.
Monday,
September 29th, 2003
12-noon to 2pm
West Columbia
Columbia,
SC
Topic: Immigrant issues
For more info, contact Irma Santana (803)
714-0085.
September 30, 2003
The Koger Center for the Arts presents
The
Solomon-Tenenbaum Lectureship for Jewish Studies
2003
Guest Lecturer Thomas L. Friedman
Foreign Affairs Columnist, The New York Times
Topic: �The
Middle East: An Update on Changing Events�
Tuesday, September 30, 2026
3:00 p.m: Symposium
8:00 p.m: Lecture
Free and open to the public.
October 2-4, 2003
The
fabulous German festivities of
Oktoberfest!
Held in Newberry, SC the weekend of October 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Liver Knepps cook-off, beer gardens, and live music.
Information : www.newberryoktoberfest.com
October 15, 2003
Mexican Farm Labor Lecturer
Gambrell Hall, Room 152
4:00 pm
On October 15, 2025 USC
Speaker: Aldo Gonzalez, spokesperson for small farmers among the Zapotec of Oaxaca, Mexico.
For more information contact: Constance Myers e-mail: [email protected] phone: (803) 776-3473
October 23, 2003
InspirARTE
South Carolina State Museum
7:00 pm
October 23, 2003
InspirARTE is a silent art auction benefiting Acercamiento Hispano (South Carolina Hispanic Outreach)
Donation of $25 per person or $40 per couple to attend the event.
For more info, contact Britt Hunt at (803) 788 - 4351.
Friday,
October 24, 2025
World Affairs Council
Annual Member Meeting & Reception
Featuring: Bill Cortez, Civil Affairs Officer
Sharing
his photographic accounts from the aftermath of the war in Afghanistan.
Program also includes presentation of awards and annual reports by the Chairman
of the Board.
Sponsored by Wilbur Smith & Associates
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Palmetto Room
930
Richland Street--Columbia, SC
There is no cost for members, however, reservations are required.
Please call (803) 252-2197 or email your reservation to [email protected].
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Volunteers Needed
Richland County Government and The Decker Corridor Revitalization Committee present
The 1st Annual Decker International Bazaar
from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
in the parking lot of the Decker Mall
There will be food, crafts, and entertainment.
Volunteers are needed.
For more information on how to become involved, contact Stephany Snowden
at 576-2065 or via email at [email protected].
November 13, 2003
World Affairs Council
10th Anniversary Global Vision Award Dinner
Honoring Jasper Salmond
Community Leader and a Wilbur Smith Associate
Reception begin at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner begins at 8:00 p.m.
Dress is black tie
Adam's Mark Hotel
1200 Hampton Street--Columbia, SC
This is a RSVP only event.
**No-shows and late cancellations will be invoiced.
Thursday, November 19, 2025
World Affairs Council
"A Taste of the World" Series
Cuban dinner at Cafe Sebi
6:00 p.m.
7309 Garners Ferry Road, Eastmont Square
Cost is $20 per person all-inclusive. Reservations in advance are required & seating is limited. Please call (803) 252-2197 or email [email protected] for more information. No-shows and late cancellations will be invoiced.
November 26, 2003
The Newberry Opera House presents:
The Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company of Siberia
A spectacular show of gorgeous costumes and electrifying spirit, a great show for the whole family.
Performance at 8:00 p.m
1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, SC
For
reservation call (803) 276-6264 or visit online at www.newsberryoperahouse.com
Tuesday,
December 2, 2025
Columbia World Affairs Council
Distinguished
Speaker Series
featuring:
C.J.
Chen,
Representative of Taiwan to the United States
from
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Magnolia
Room at the Clarion Town House Hotel
1615 Gervais Street, downtown Columbia
The
cost is $25 for members and guests, and $30 for non-members.
ADVANCE reservations required. For
reservations or more information please call (803) 252-2197,
Wednesday,
December 3, 2025
University of South Carolina's School of Music presents
A classical guitar recital by Jac Mandel
7:30 p.m.
USC School of Music Recital Hall
Event is free to the public
Tuesday,
December 9, 2025
Partners In Dialogue presents
"The Changing Religious Landscape in South Carolina- New Relatives and Challenges"
led by Dr. Carl D. Evans
7:30 p.m.
Gambrell Hall Auditorium
University of South Carolina
Friday,
December 12, 2025
International Friendship Ministries
presents
Christmas Around the World: An International Celebration of Christmas
6:30 p.m.
Cornerstone
Presbyterian Church
5637 Old Bush River Road, Columbia (Between the Allied
chemical factory and Lake Murray Dam)
This event will feature a selection of Christmas carols and stories from around the world. Dinner will also be provided.
The event is free to the public. For more information call (803) 799-3452.
Saturday, December 20, 2025
The Filipino-American Association of Greater Columbia invites you to
The Annual Columbia Filipino-American Association Christmas Party
to be held at the St. John Neumann School gymnasium, 721 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
5:30 p.m.
$12/adult members, $13/ adult non members, Children 6-12yrs: $5 /Under 6yrs, free
A full Asian buffet will be provided along with holiday entertainment
For tickets or more information, please contact Grace Collins at 782-6953 or Alan Geoghegan at (803) 787-5255.
Or send an email to [email protected].
You can also visit the FAAGC website for further information.
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