Tuesday, October 4, 2011
To Saturday, June 30, 2012
Historic Downtown Aiken
It's good to find a small city filled with charm and gracious living, and a downtown imbued with remarkable shops and restaurants.
In an age when downtown usually means "down-and-out," Aiken's business district is alive and flourishing. With rarely an empty space, Historic Downtown Aiken's stores take shoppers on flights of fancy and diners on delicious adventures.
Starting in the picturesque Alley section, Aiken's many fine restaurants fan out in a remarkable array of style and tastes. Unique shops line the historic streets offering a gallery of surprises.
It's good to be surrounded by warm, friendly people who preserve the beauty of their past as they protect what is worthwhile for the future and take time to savor the joys of the present.
It's good to stroll beautiful boulevards that define parkways filled with flowering plants and majestic dogwoods and magnolias. It's good to be in Aiken where we've preserved the good life.
Learn more about Aiken's Historic Downtown by visiting http://www.downtownaiken.com or call (803)649-2221.
Narrative courtesy of Aiken Downtown Development Association.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
To Saturday, June 30, 2012
City of Aiken's Channel 4
The City of Aiken's TV station, Channel 4, is just a remote click away. Provided by the Atlantic Broadband cablevision services and operated by the City of Aiken Staff, this 24-hour information station is the place to keep viewers in touch with what's happening in the community.
Information on activities of your city government; city events, job openings, agendas, recreation events and programs, tourism, new businesses, community spotlights, and emergency information may be found.
To find out more about the City of Aiken – the City where it is fun to live, work and play, tune into Channel 4 and stay in touch with Aiken.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
To Saturday, June 30, 2012
Aiken Brochures
For additional information on the city of Aiken, you can request a brochure on line.
Just click on the following link:
http://www.cityofaikensc.gov/index.php?page=brochure_request
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
To Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Bridgestone - Record expansion in Aiken, SC
Great News for Aiken County!
Tiremaker Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced a $1.2 billion
investment in Aiken County that will bring 850 jobs by 2020
Hiring will start the first quarter of 2012
Welcome Bridgestone!
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Friday, October 14, 2011
To Friday, June 1, 2012
Aiken Community Playhouse
Presenting:
"Wrong Window"
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Show Dates:
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January: 13,14,20,21,27,28 - 8pm
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January 22nd - Matinee 3pm
"The Marvelous Wonderettes"
(2011-2012 Fund Raising Show)
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AIKEN MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM
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Show Dates:
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February 17th & 18th at 8pm
"You Can't Take it With You..."
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Show Dates:
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February: 24,25 - 8pm
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February 26th - Matinee at 3pm
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March: 2nd & 3rd at 8pm
"Twelfth Night"
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Show Dates:
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April: 6,7,13,14,20,21 - 8pm
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April 15th - Matinee at 3pm
Visit www.aikencommunityplayhouse.com
Or call the box office at: 803-648-1438
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
To Saturday, December 31, 2011
Family Y of Aiken County
Now Open - On Trolley Line Road
40,000-square-foot facility, located off the Aiken By-pass
Exceptional Facilities:
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Aiken Regional onsite health center
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5,000-square-foot indoor walking track
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Cardio & strength training machines, free weights, fitness equipment
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Gymnasium & outdoor fields for sports/outdoor activities
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Childcare area
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Multi-purpose rooms
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Health Bar
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Men's & Women's locker rooms with steam rooms & saunas
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A family locker room
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Outdoor water park, swimming pool, children's play pool
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Outdoor walking trail linked to other area trails
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West Campus for Cedar Creek Church
Contact the YMCA for more information @ (803)349-8080
Thursday, February 2, 2012
To Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Antiques in the Heart of Aiken
2012 Show Events & Schedule
Reservations for Special Events are Limited - Please make reservations early!
Preview Party
Thursday, February 2 ... 7pm - 9pm
(Black Tie Optional)
Join us for an "Uptown Down South" celebration of our 13th show and sale. Downstairs, be the first to preview and purchase fine antiques while enjoying cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres offered by oustanding South Carolina caterers. Upstairs, a fabulous selection of Southern desserts and coffee will tempt you as you are serenaded by our celebrated soprano, Alexis Aime'. Do not miss this elegant event!
Tickets: $70 each, which includes general admission to the show.
Antiques in the Heart of Aiken Show & Sale
Friday, February 3 ... 10am - 6pm
Saturday, February 4th ... 10am - 6pm
Sunday, February 5 ... Noon - 4pm
Tickets: $8.00, Good for the duration of the show
Sweetheart Cafe'
Lunch Served: Friday & Saturday ... 11:30am - 2pm
Sunday ... Noon - 2pm
Drinks & Desserts Served: Friday & Saturday ... 2pm - 4pm
Special Show Event - Lecture (February 3)
Friday, February 3 ... 9am - 10am
Modernism as a Reflection of Tradition
David L'eglise of Village Antiques, Asheville, NC
Tickets: $20 includes show ticket and morning refreshments.
Join David L'eglise on a historic visual survey of modern furniture design as seen through the prism of chair design. Modernism, as it relates to furniture design, is a period that has its origins in the early 20th century and continues into the 1970's. He will share more about some of the primary schools of thought by examining the principal designers from each period and their chairs. This is a rich and quickly evolving period which has exciting applications for today's interiors.
Special Show Event - Lecture (February 4)
Saturday, February 4 ... 9am - 10am
The Rich Tradition of Edgefield Pottery
Steve Ferrell of Old Edgefield Pottery, Edgefield, SC
Tickets: $20 includes show ticket and morning refreshments.
Steve Ferrell, master potter, researcher, and historian, has extensively researched and written about early South Carolina pottery, his passion for over 40 years. He has written articles for Country Living magazine and has been profiled in Southern Living magazine. Join Mr. Ferrell as he "turns his wheel" on a discussion of Edgefield Pottery's characteristics and rich history. Think you have a piece of South Carolina pottery? Bring it along.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
To Friday, March 16, 2012
Juilliard in Aiken Music Festival
Juilliard returns to Aiken in March 2012!
Matinee and evening performances and two showcase concerts.
Performance Dates: March 10th - 16th
For more information & to purchase tickets, go to:
www.juilliardinaiken.com
Or call: 803-292-3124
Friday, March 23, 2012
To Sunday, March 25, 2012
Aiken Spring Steeplechase
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, March 23, 2012 Spring Gala
7 p.m. Ford Conger Field
Information available in January 2011!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
46th Running of the Aiken Spring Steeplechase
9:30 AM: Gates Open
10:00 AM: Village of Shops Open
11:00 AM: Guarantor Tent Party Starts
1:00 PM: First Race
1:15 PM: Carriage Parade
1:30 PM: Second Race
2:00 PM: Third Race
2:30 PM: Fourth Race
3:00 PM: Fifth Race
3:30 PM: Sixth Race
General Admission Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the gate.
Children 6 and under free.
For more information:
Telephone: (803) 648-9641
Toll Free: 1-888-648-9641
FAX: (803) 648-9544
Monday, April 2, 2012
To Sunday, April 8, 2012
Masters Golf Tournament 2012
April 2 - 8 at The Augusta National
Wednesday - Par Three Tournament 8:00 a.m. - Gates open
Gates close approximately 6:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.Par 3 Contest starts at approximately 12:30 pm
3:00 p.m.Live video coverage from the Par 3 Contest
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Live Coverage of the Par 3 Contest on ESPN
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Masters 3D live video coverage
Thursday - Round One
8:00 a.m. - Gates open
Gates close 30 minutes after play
3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Live Coverage on ESPN
3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Masters In-Depth live video coverage highlights
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.Replay of the telecast on ESPN
11:30 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. Highlights Show on CBS Same schedule for remaining rounds, through Sunday
