Step back into the 70's - Day 121

Ready to hit the dancing floor? Get ready because you are invited to a "Second Chance Prom" on Friday night at the Florence Civic Center! Not only will you be dancing the disco all night, you will also be enjoying
food and 70's themed fun for a great cause. Tickets are $30 per person and $50 per couple and all proceeds will support the Keep Florence Beautiful organization to keep litter out of Florence. The prom starts at 7pm and your ticket will get you food and a free retro photo. Be sure to pull out your platforms, your big hair and bell bottoms for a totally groovy evening. Since a cash bar will be available, you MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND. To get your tickets,  you can stop by the following locations:

Florence Civic Center

Mary's Flowers and Gifts

Unlimited Travel and Cruises

Webster Rogers

The Butcher Shoppe

Porter's Gift Shop

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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Limbs on our Family Tree - Day 120

Join the Montgomery family in Marion at The Grove on Harllee Place to celebrate the debut of the book, "Limbs on Our Family Tree," written by Mable Montgomery. Mable was active in the Marion community and a civic leader. She lived her entire life in Marion and her book depicts life in the area from the 1900's until the 1950's. She was born at The Grove which is now a beautiful bed and breakfast owned by Denley and Ann Caughman. Descendants of the Montgomery family will have a reception at 3:00pm on Sunday, May the 20th. Mark your calendar now for this very special event. Books will be available for purchase and tours of the Eastlake style home will be given.

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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Project High Five at Creek Ratz - Day 119

The 2012 Leadership Florence Class will be holding a charity fundraising event at Creek Ratz in Florence this afternoon. The event will be held from 3-7pm and tickets are just $5 per person. Your ticket will be divided by 5 local organizations (Florence Little Theater, Harvest Hope Food Bank, Friends of Guardian at Litem, HopeHealth, and The Naomi Project.) Your $5 ticket will get you good, drinks and live entertainment. If you have been looking for a way to give back to our community, this is a great place to start. You can get your tickets today by calling 843.662.3731. Enjoy a great evening for 5 great causes!

Project High Five is a local effort organized by the Leadership Florence Class of 2012 to raise awareness and financial support for organizations in the Florence area representing Heritage, Hope, Humanity, Health, and Heroes.
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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Osebo's Drum - Day 118

Don't miss your chance to see the award-winning storyteller Robbi K at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center. Saturday, April 28th, at 2pm the artist who trained at the Lincoln Center for Aesthetic Education will present Osebo's Drum with movement, drumming, chanting and singing. The entire audience will be clapping along in just minutes of the show open. You will thoroughly enjoy the presentation of this classic tale of the tiny turtle that outwits the big leopard.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students and can be ordered through the fmupac.org.

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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

A Celebration of Blues & Gospel - Day 117

The Lake City Concert Series presents "A Celebration of Blues & Gospel Arts Gala" tonight! The event will begin at 6:30pm and tickets are $15 at the door. Under the direction of Ann Rodgers Chandler, a talented ensemble will sing blues and gospel music that you don't want to miss. As if the concert is not enough, there will also be an exhibit of art work by local students and professional artists on display. A silent auction will be held to raise funds for arts education in our local schools. Sip on wine and snack on hors d’oeuvres while you enjoy an evening of art.


The mission of the Lake City Concert Series is to provide quality professional, classical concerts for the community. The LCCS is also committed to providing opportunities for children to be involved in the arts through its Arts in Education Program and our Arts Endowment.

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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

 

Chick-Fil-A Leadercast - Day 116

I don't know about you, but I would love to attend a motivational leadership seminar with the likes of CNN news anchor Soledad O'Brien and NFL player Tim Tebow! And I can do that "virtually" with the Chick-Fil-A leadercast taking place on Friday, May 4th. The simulcast will be broadcast live from Atlanta to leaders all over the country. You will hear from Tim Tebow, Urban Meyer, Soledad O'Brien, Angela Ahrendts, Harvard professor Roland Fryer and many more esteemed leaders. You absolutely don't want to miss this chance to hear from such a great lineup without leaving Florence.

The event begins at 8:00am for registration, networking, and a light breakfast. The simulcast will begin at 9:00am. Lunch will be provided and snacks will be served throughout the day. The speakers will be discussing things like how to make wise choices, ways to be intentional with your strength, how to lead an innovative company, and how to make the right choice during tragedy. For more information about the event, visit Chick-fil-Aleadercast.com. For local ticketing information call (843) 407-6031. 
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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

 

Prowl and Growl! - Day 115

Calling all Clemson fans! The Prowl and Growl Clemson Tiger Trek 2012 Spring Meeting will be held Thursday evening. The doors open at the Florence Civic Center at 5pm. Dinner will begin at 6pm and the speakers begin at 6:45pm. The feature speakers will be Clemson Head Basketball Coach Brad Brownell, Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney, Alumni Association Officials, and the athletic department officials. Coaches Swinney and Brownell will be available for pictures and autographs! If you would like to show your Tiger pride and still need a ticket, you can purchase tickets for $20 each from your respective county contact.


Charlie Grace – 843.346.2353 Florence County Chairman
Richard Liles - 843.661.2900 Florence County
Tommy Usher - 843.383.7278 Darlington County
Carrol Atkinson - 843.423.8244 Marion County
Tracy Pender - 803.905.5672 Sumter County
Bill Tillman - 843.537.7241 Chesterfield County
Mark Avent - 843.479.2816 Marlboro County
Green Deschamps - 803.484.6416 Lee County
Douglas Lynn - 843.774.9081 Dillon County
Sam Drucker - 843.356.0172 Williamsburg County
John Ducworth - 803.478.2406 Clarendon County


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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

'Airmen of Note' - Day 114

Don't miss your chance to see an awesome concert tomorrow evening at the Florence Civic Center. The Airmen of Note, the United States Air Force jazz ensemble, will offer a FREE concert at 7pm as part of their 19 day tour. The seating will begin at 6pm for this concert and is first come first serve! For more information on getting your tickets, please call 843.679.9417. More info...

For more information on the Airmen of Note band, check out their website.

www.usafband.af.mil/personnel/index.asp

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Sunday Music on The Green - Day 113

The kick-off to The Village Green series in Lake City starts today! From 3pm-7pm enjoy an evening of music. This event will kick off a series of event performances from bands, choirs, solo artists, praise teams, etc. Don't worry about rain - they've got it covered. They will move the event inside to the National Bean Market if necessary. There will be vendors and you can enjoy a snack picnic style. Did I mention this series is FREE?! Grab a lawn chair and head on over to Lake City! The series dates are: April 22, May 13th, May 27th, June 10th and June 24th.
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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Rural Heritage Celebration - Day 112

The Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center will be hosting their annual Rural Heritage Celebration! Saturday from 10am - 4pm you can join the fun at 2220 Pocket Road in Florence. There will be different AgriBusinesses on site, educational exhibits, kids activities throughout the day, conoe/kayak family and competitive races, a 5k/10k race first thing, farm animal demonstrations and plenty more. Did I mention this event is FREE? If by chance it rains, the event will be moved to Sunday afternoon, however the 5k/10k race will be held rain or shine at 9am Saturday.

Schedule for the day:

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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Friday night music - Day 111

Two great performances for your listening pleasure tonight in Florence!

The Florence-Darlington Strings performs "Magic Fiddles" at 7pm at the First Assembly of God Church on West Palmetto Street.The Florence-Darlington Strings group was organized in 1995 to provide scholarships for summer study for young string musicians. Donations will be accepted at this concert to benefit the scholarship program. For more information, contact Starr Ward at benstarr@earthlink.net.

Or, you can hear the University String Ensemble members give a public recital and accompany other campus ensembles at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5 and the show begins at 7:30.

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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Shaggin' good time! - Day 110

Shag on down to Hemingway for the annual BBQ- Shag Festival! The festival starts today and runs until Saturday. Enjoy dancing, fireworks, and tons of delicious BBQ as the grill masters prepare their hogs for the big cook-off. Friday night will feature live music from the Nu South Players. There will be crafts and vendors, including a man zone! (A section with hunting and fishing supplies!) There will be a car show and a pageant as well. For questions about the festival, please call Dennis Miles at 843.344.2527.

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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Seat Check! - Day 109

The third Thursday of every month in the Kohl's parking lot, you can have your child's safety seat checked for FREE by Safe Kids Pee Dee. Tomorrow afternoon a certified child safety technician will check your child's safety seat to make sure it is properly installed and that it is the correct size seat for your child. If any corrections are needed, they will educate and help properly install the seat. Each technician follows a child passenger safety checklist of child safety seat qualifications. The tech will decide if a new seat is needed for your child and if so, 1 per car is available while supplies last! Child safety seats are funded by Kohl's Cares for Kids. How cool is that?

If you would like to have your child's safety seat checked, stop by Kohl's tomorrow afternoon from 4pm-6pm in the parking lot. Please be sure to bring the child with you.

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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Downtown Farmers' Market - Day 108

Fresh local seafood, organic produce, pasture raised beef, local honey, and fresh eggs...sounds good, right? You can find all of this and more at the Downtown Farmers' Market! Tomorrow from 3pm-7:30pm you can browse through produce, seafood, garden plants, and handcrafted treasures in downtown Florence. The market will be in the breezeway on W. Evans Street and will be open every Wednesday from April 18th to October 3rd.
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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Scrapbooking at the Y - Day 107

Love to scrapbook? Then bring your supplies to the YMCA in Florence this weekend for a scrapbooking extravaganza. Take time out for yourself and get a lot done without worrying about space. You will receive a table to yourself and snacks to keep your energy up. There will be tips and door prizes throughout the two day event. The cost is $8 for Y members and $10 for participants. The scrapbooking party is this Friday from 6pm-11pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. You can even leave your stuff out on the table Friday night and come back Saturday to pick up where you left off.

Please register for this event by Wednesday (4-18). If you have questions about this event or how to register, please call the Florence YMCA at 665-1234.
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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

No Business Like Show Business - Day 106

Are you singing it in your head now? I am! If you love a good show tune, don't miss Francis Marion University's show choir, Cut Time, in their spring concert "No Business Like Show Business." The performance is this Thursday, the 19th, at 7:30pm at the FMU Performing Arts Center. The concert will include popular Broadway musical show tunes, past and present, and will include solos and duets. Tickets are $5. More info...
365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Guns and Coins - Day 105

The Florence Civic Center is bustling with people already this morning because of two big attractions! The Land of the Sky Gun and Knife Show returns today with a large selection of rifles, shotguns, handguns, knives, and plenty more for you to browse through.

While upstairs on the concourse, the Pee Dee Area Coin Show is taking place. There, you can buy, sell, trade and get free appraisals. You will see coins, bullion, medals, tokens, currency, casino chips, and much more. There is a $7 cost of admission to enter the gun and knife show; the coin show is free. Both events run today from 9am until 5pm. The gun and knife show will also be open Sunday from 10am- 4pm. More info...

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

"Say cheese!" - Day 104

Have you ever tried to take pictures of your kids only to end up frustrated and without a good picture? If you answered yes, you just might want to check out the seminar at the Art Trail Gallery tomorrow designed to give you tips and techniques on how to successfully take pictures of children. The class is from 3pm-5pm and the cost is $25.00. The class is mainly for DSLR camera owners, however, many of the techniques that will be taught can be used with either a DSLR or point and shoot camera, so everyone is welcome. You will want to bring a notebook so that you don't miss any of the tips. After this class, you should be able to get much better pictures of children!

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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

5 Women Wearing the Same Dress - Day 103

See what happens during an overdone wedding reception when the bridesmaids escape the party and hide out in a bedroom. The women, who don't think they have anything in common with one another, might just have more in common than they think. The play, written by Alan Ball, is a comedy that takes a look at the "intricacies of friendship and power of similar dressing." Take your girlfriends with you, it should be a good laugh!

5 Women Wearing the Same Dress will run on the campus of FMU in the Hyman Fine Arts Center April 12th-14th. You can get tickets by calling the box office at 843-669-1365.

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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Get your garden ready! - Day 102

If you haven't started working in your garden, this weekend is the perfect time since the Southern Plant and Flower Festival starts tomorrow! The festival will run through Sunday at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market bringing together a wide variety of flowers, plants, shrubs, and unique handcrafted arts and crafts. There will be other special unique garden treasures and decor for you to browse through, as well as fresh, locally grown produce.

The festival is FREE and there will be food and drinks available for purchase while you shop. And if you have any questions about your lawn or garden, the Clemson Master Gardeners will be on sight offering their expertise advice.

The hours are April 12-14, 8am-6pm; April 15, 12pm-5pm. It's going to be a beautiful weekend to get out and spruce up your lawn!

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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!



Florence Native Commemorative Stamp - Day 101

A ceremony will be held to honor William H. Johnson at the Florence Museum tomorrow afternoon at 3:30pm. The ceremony will announce the circulation of a commemorative Forever® stamp honoring Johnson, a Florence native. The stamp features a beautiful oil-on-plywood painting of a bouquet of bright flowers, dated 1939-1940. The original artwork is hanging in the Smithsonian in Washington D.C.!

The reception honoring Johnson is free and open to the public and gives you the opportunity to purchase market first day of circulation envelopes. The stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail once-ounce rate. The Florence Museum currently holds 5 pieces of work from Johnson and has made a commitment to honor his life. Stop by the Museum tomorrow to celebrate William H. Johnson.

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365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

It's a Spring Thing - Day 100

Mark your calendars now for "Lee County's Premier Event", It's a Spring Thing, at Emmett Acres Alpaca Farm and Scape Ore Farms. On May 5th  from 10am-5pm the entire family will enjoy plenty of fun things to do while learning about exotic birds, llamas and alpacas. Plan to spend the whole day in Bishopville because they have lots of fun activities planned throughout the day. Tours of the farms will be offered all day, plenty of food vendors, door prizes every half hour, a very cool shearing demonstration at 1:30pm, and classic cars, tractors and fire trucks. You will see some pretty cool exotic animals and birds so be sure to pack your camera! 

It all goes down at 74 Gooding Place in Bishopville.

http://www.scapeorefarmssc.com/
http://www.alpacas-4-u.com/

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Race Week with Walmart - Day 99

Walmart has an amazing schedule of racing excitement lined up for this year, starting on May 3rd with the Coke Tire Changing Challenge / Pit Crew Challenge.  Stop by Walmart during the scheduled time to race against the clock or your opponent to win cool giveaways.  If you're there while the radio announcer is, and you're the fastest to change out the Goodyear tire, you may win your choice of race tickets or other cool NASCAR gifts! Here's the schedule for the interactive Tire Changing Kiosk:

• Thursday, May 3 - 12:30 - 6:30pm at Walmart on South Irby in Florence
• Thursday, May 3 - 12 - 6pm at Walmart in Hartsville
• Friday, May 4 - afternoon - at Walmart on Beltline in Florence

Then the excitement picks up on Wednesday, May 9th from 10am until 4pm at Walmart in Cheraw - you'll find Scotts Products Ultimate Tailgate Truck, the Hefty Show Car Simulator, Pepsico #24 and #88 Show Cars, two inflatables, simulator and free samples, the Nabisco-Oreo Ritz Show Car, Kellogg's Cheez-It Show Car, and Unilever-Hellman's Show Car Simulator.

Also on May 9th at the WalMart in Florence on S. Irby Street  11:30am - 5:30pm, you can check out the Pennzoil #22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger, 5-Hour Energy Show Car, Coca-Cola 2 Seat Simulator, and the Mars - M&M's Car Show, Sim Pod & Trophy Display.

The very next day (May 10th) from 10am until 4pm, you'll find at Walmart in Lake City: Scotts Products Ultimate Tailgate Truck, Coca-Cola 2 Seat Simulator, the Wheaties Show Car, and the Mars - M&M's Car Show, Sim Pod & Trophy Display.

Also on May 10th at Hartsville Walmart 11:30am - 5:30pm, you'll catch a line-up of show cars, inflatables, simulators, and free Pepsi samples.  More info to come on this one...

On May 11th at the Walmart in Florence on Beltline from 10am until 4pm, the thrill continues with show cars, simulators, inflatables, and free samples! And at the Dillon Walmart on the same day - 11:30am-5:30pm, you can catch the Kellogg's - Cheez-It Show Car Simulator, Wheaties Show Car, and the Mars - M&M Show Car, Sim Pod & Trophy Display. 

And did I mention the $99 Family Track Pack that includes four tickets, a program, 4 hotdogs, and 4 drinks?  Here's the link to savings: www.walmart.com/NASCAR

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Bluegrass at Lynches River - Day 98

 

 

 

This afternoon you can catch the SouthEastern Bluegrass Association Concert at Lynches River County Park. The concert begins at 4:30pm with an open mic and Red White Bluegrass takes the stage at 5:00pm. You will also hear from the group Pintuckett. Admissions is $7 for SEBG members and $10 for nonmembers. Children 12 and under are FREE! More info...

 

 

 

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Scrambled Eggs - Day 97

We had some families come into the Visitors Center this week asking about the "scrambled eggs" event. We knew they had to be talking about the Egg Scramble Jamboree in Lamar! This week-long annual carnival features rides, games and fun for the whole family. There's plenty of live entertainment and yummy food, and even a classic car show.

Check it out today (4-10pm) or tomorrow (9am-10pm)!

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Calabash and Cops - Day 96

Tomorrow at FATZ®, our local law enforcement officers will be serving up your calabash chicken! FATZ® has teamed up with local law enforcement to benefit the South Carolina Special Olympics. Florence Police, Florence County Sheriff's Department, SC Highway Patrol and the Darlington County Sheriff's Office will be donating their time and their serving talents to raise support for the Special Olympics. Stop by FATZ® on West Lucas Street tomorrow from 11am-2pm for your choice of breakfast or lunch, or from 5pm-close for dinner. Your tips will go directly to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run and help support the Special Olympic athletes in South Carolina. Did you know there are over 21,400 Special Olympic athletes here in South Carolina alone? Get on over to Fatz tomorrow, April 6th, to support the South Carolina Special Olympics and get good food while you are at it!  More info...

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Moscow Festival Ballet - Day 95

The Moscow Festival Ballet will perform Chopiniana/Romeo & Juliet on Monday, April 9th at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center. The performance begins at 7:30pm and tickets start at $30.

The Moscow Festival Ballet was founded over 20 years ago when Sergei Radchenko, the legendary principal from the Bolshoi Ballet, had a vision of a company that would bring together the best elements from the extraordinary Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies. Taking classical elements from those companies and keeping within the techniques of the Russian ballet framework, Radchenko has created a successful new company with leading dancers from across Russia. The Moscow Festival Ballet has staged new productions of some of your favorite classics like Giselle, Don Quixote, Paquita and Carmen. The Chopiniana/ Romeo & Juliet performance is one not to be missed. These are the leading Russian dancers so get your tickets today! More info...
365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!

Lake City Farmers' Market - Day 94

The Lake City Farmers' Market will be reopening this Thursday from 2:00pm until 7:00pm with plenty of activities for the entire family! The seasonal reopening will begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony and the ringing of the farm bell. At the market you can meet local farmers and the new market director, enjoy a history scavenger hunt for the kids, and listen to some great music from the bluegrass group Blueridge Junction at 5:00. The Easter bunny will also be out and about and available for photos. While your strolling through the local produce, be sure to relax in the rocking chairs and play a game of checkers or bargain bingo. There will be plenty of vendors with great food, so bring your appetite! The Lake City Farmers' Market is held at at the National Bean Market at 111 Henry Street. More info...
365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy! 

Art & Design Senior Show - Day 93

Senior art majors at Francis Marion University will be hosting a reception Tuesday evening for the opening of the Senior Show. The reception starts at 6:30pm in the Hyman Fine Arts Gallery and the cost is free! All graduating seniors majoring in visual arts at FMU are required to present a senior show. The art will be on display this week from 8:30am-5:00pm daily. The graduating seniors participating in the Senior Show are: Myra Moore, Katherine Barnette, Nicole Ouellette, Symon Gibson, and Tiffany Thomas. Stop by the gallery tomorrow for the opening reception and to show your support for these artists! More info...
365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy! 

FMU Gospel Concert - Day 92

Francis Marion University's Young, Gifted, and Blessed gospel choir will perform in concert on Tuesday, April 6th. The concert will be held on the campus of Francis Marion University in the Chapman Auditorium of the McNair Science Building. The performance begins at 4pm and admission is FREE! The YGB group is an organization designed to help students express their cultural and religious heritage through music. More info...
365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau. At the Visitor Center near the Florence Civic Center, we spend a great deal of our time in letting guests know how much is happening in Florence. We decided to share (blog-style) 365 days' worth of things to do. Find more things to do at http://www.visitflo.com/regional_calendar/%20... and enjoy!