Thursday, November 29, 2012

Magic City Survey Finalist Exhibit and Book Release - Day 331



If you haven't stopped by to the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Library to see the Magic City Survey Finalist Exhibit, you can do so until December 4th. The Dr. N. Lee Morris Gallery on the second floor of the library features thirty of the Pee Dee Region's most talented artists. A list of the thirty artists who were accepted into the Finalists Exhibition can be found on the library’s website.

The Finalist Exhibition will be juried by Mary Whyte, celebrated watercolorist from Charleston, South Carolina on December 4. Whyte will announce the winners of the Magic City Survey and present her new book, Down Bohicket Road beginning at 5:30PM in the library’s Joe Stukes Meeting Room. Awards will be given to artists placing first through fourth. The public can get involved by picking a winner for the People's Choice Award by voting inside the Gallery. Stop in to admire the art, pick your winner, and return for the awards and book presentation on Tuesday evening. 


For more details on this event, please visit our calendar. 

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

AgriBiz and Farm Expo - Day 330

Save the date for the SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo: Rooted in Tradition, Thriving through Innovation! The expo will be held at the Florence Civic Center January 16-18, 2013! This is a state-wide event focusing on agriculture and agribusiness. There will be exhibits related to equipment, education, and innovations in agriculture as well as youth development, feedstocks, commodity spotlights, agritourism and other related activities. Complete details and itineraries will be available soon so check our calendar or with the Florence Civic Center in the weeks to come.

Interested in becoming a vendor? Click here.

Interested in becoming a partner or sponsor? Contact the Florence Civic Center to become a part of the 2013 SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo!

Contacts:
Jody Martin
Program and Educational Coordinator
843-250-7900
jody@PCSAgriBiz.com

Brandie Hayes
Sponsorship & Vendor Coordinator
843-679-9417
bhayes@florenceciviccenter.com



365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!









WWE on Sunday! - Day 329

Your favorite wrestling stars of WWE Raw will be in Florence on Sunday! Don't miss your chance to see CM Punk vs. Ryback and John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler. There will be 4 championship matches and more than 20 superstars live. See the WWE Tag Team Champs and the WWE Divas. It all starts on Sunday at 5pm, but the doors open at 4. Tickets start at just $15 and can be purchased at the Civic Center Box Office or by phone at 1.800.745.3000. You can also find tickets online at Ticketmaster.com. Sunday's event would make a great holiday gift for the wrestling fan on your list!

For more details, please visit our calendar.

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!



Tuesday, November 27, 2012

2nd Annual "A Beautiful Black Christmas" - Day 328


Join Cassandra Williams Rush for the 2nd annual "A Beautiful Black Christmas" exhibit at the C. Williams Rush Gallery of African American Arts & Culture. The exhibit will be on display from November 6th - December 31st. There will be a showcase of black angels, Santa Claus figures, nutcrackers, nativity scenes, and more! The gallery is open from Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm. Evening and group appointments are available by calling 803.397.1859. 

Admission is $5. 

For more details, please visit our calendar.  

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!



Monday, November 26, 2012

Marion's 23rd Annual Holiday Prelude & Tree Lighting - Day 327



Spend the weekend in Marion on December 1st and 2nd and enjoy plenty of holiday activities!

 On Saturday, enjoy the Olde Towne Farmers' Market from 9am-12pm. Santa will arrive at 10am and there will be hay rides leaving from the Farmers' Market. Then at 4:30pm the streets will be cleared for the Marion Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. 

On Sunday at 4pm the Latta Singers' Christmas Presentation will be held at the Marion Baptist Church with a dessert reception to follow in the Opera House. Then, from 5-7pm, the Pilot Club Soup and Cornbread Supper with silent auction will take place in the fellowship hall. Santa will arrive in town at 5:30pm, the Christmas show at the Courthouse will begin at 5:45pm, and the tree lighting celebration will take place at 6pm. As if that isn't exciting enough, stick around immediately following the ceremony for fireworks at the Withlacoochee Park! Talk about a kick-off to the holidays! 

For more details on these events, please visit our calendar.

 365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!


Saturday, November 24, 2012

FMU Cut Time Show Choir Performance - Day 326




Photo courtesy of FMU.


 
Don't miss your chance to see Francis Marion University's Cut Time Show Choir concert on Tuesday, November 27th at 7:30pm. The show choir is an audition-only group that sings and dances to choreography. The group has performed throughout the region for schools and other organizations and they've performed in places like New York City, the Bahamas and Vienna. The performance will be held in the Hyman Fine Arts Center on the FMU campus and is free and open to the public. Enjoy the show!

For more details, please visit our calendar.

Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party - Day 325









 


Mark you calendar for the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party on Saturday, December 1st. The South Carolina Dance Theatre will hold the tea party at the All Saints' Episcopal School from 11am -1pm. The Sugar Plum Fairy will host the party along with other characters from The Nutcracker. The tea will have refreshments and fun activities like making ornaments, coloring Nutcracker themed pictures, photographs with the dancers and more! Every ticket holder will also be registered to win prizes and free tickets to The Nutcracker. 

The Sugar Plum Fair Tea Party tickets are $5 per person in advance and $7 at the door. You can get information from any South Carolina Ballet Theatre company member or by calling SCBT at 669-3991. The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party is an outreach of the South Carolina Dance Theatre in honor of its upcoming performance of "The Nutcracker," to be presented at the Frances Marion University Performing Arts Center on December 7th, 8th and 9th. Reservations are available by calling the PAC Box Office at 843-661-4444 or online atwww.fmupac.org.




For more details, please visit our calendar.

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Florence Tree lighting and Christmas Parade- Day 324


xmas tree 2


On Tuesday, December 4th, the City of Florence will have their ceremony and tree lighting. The giant Christmas tree stands in front of the City/County Complex. The event will begin at 5:30pm.

On Saturday, December 15th, the 2012 Florence Christmas will start down the streets of downtown. The parade will be begin at 11am. For questions about the parade, please call 843.472.9420.

For more information, please visit our calendar.

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Christmas in Carolina Music Show - Day 323

 

The Florence Regional Arts Alliance presents Christmas in Carolina on December 8th at the Florence Little Theatre starting at 7:30pm. Don't miss the hometown music show to get you in the holiday spirit! There will be a pre-show reception for $5 with beer, wine, and nibblers. The reception will feature the Bobby Roberts Quartet and an art auction benefiting a local charity. Tickets to the show are $25. Please bring a toy for the toy drive! 

To purchase tickets, please call the Florence Little Theatre at 843.662.3731.

For more details on this event and more, please visit our calendar.

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

A Carolina Holiday in Chesterfield - Day 322


 



Over the next few weeks we will be posting Christmas events throughout the Pee Dee so that you can easily find the information you are looking for in regards to Christmas parades, festivals and more. 

On Sunday, November 27th, A Carolina Holiday in Chesterfield will be taking place from 4-6pm. There will be a downtown open house with special holiday shopping, delicious treats, strolling carolers and more! You can register to win one of 10 shopping certificates good for $25! There will be pictures with Santa from 4-5:30pm in the Visitor's Center and then at 6:15 you won't want to miss the tree lighting ceremony, also at the Visitor's Center. Kick off the holidays this Sunday in Chesterfield.

For a list of all of the holiday events in the Pee Dee, please visit our calendar.


365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Monday, November 19, 2012

Artistry Soul Night Art Class - Day 321



Addie's Baby Art & Design studio in downtown Florence will hold Artistry Soul Night on the last Friday of each month. The classes are from 9pm-12am and you will learn to paint a portrait while enjoying wine and live music. The class will be taught by Winter Moore at 290 West Evans Street. The three hour session is $15. A portion of the profit will go to the American Cancer Society.

For more information, please call 843.230.6124

If you are looking for events in Florence or in the Pee Dee, please visit our calendar.



365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

2012 Turkey Trot - Day 320

Want a great way to burn off some calories before you indulge in Thanksgiving dinner? Head over to the Hartsville Family YMCA for the 2012 Turkey Trot! The race had over 400 runners last year. The 5k run/walk will begin at 8:00am with a fun run for the kids at 7:30am. There is still time to register, just call the Hartsville YMCA. The registration fee is $30.00. Please call 843.332.4547 for more information. Enjoy your feast (guilt free) after a good run.

For more information, please visit our calendar.


365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Saturday, November 17, 2012

"An Evening of Gershwin" by Florence Men's Chorale Society - Day 319

Join the Florence Men's Chorale Society for "An Evening of Gershwin". On December 8th at 6:30pm, the members of the FMCS will entertain you while you enjoy a gourmet meal. The fundraising dinner and concert will be held in the Family Life Center of First Presbyterian Church. Regular admission tickets are $30 and senior tickets are $25. Table sponsorships are available for $250, which includes 8 tickets. You can call Mr. Young at 843.206.5146 for more information on tickets. You will thoroughly enjoy the evening, so get your tickets before they're gone!

For more details on the concert, please visit our calendar.

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!



Friday, November 16, 2012

Old Fashion Farm Day at Blizzard Branch - Day 318










Saturday is Old Fashion Farm Day at Blizzard Branch! Held each year the Saturday before Thanksgiving, they will serve breakfast, grind grits, press can syrup, make lye soap, plow the fields with horses and mules, give wagon rides, and serve dinner! Everything will begin at 8am on Saturday. You can enjoy the day and the old fashioned farming activities at Blizzard Branch for $5 a person, with all of the proceeds going to Hospice. For more information on Old Fashion Farm Day, see our calendar or give them a call at (843) 335-6109.

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!





Thursday, November 15, 2012

Oak Ridge Boys, Christmas Times a Comin' - Day 317








Get your tickets now for the Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Times A Comin' Tour! The live Christmas show begins at 7pm on December 6th and combines classic hits and holiday favorites. Their four-part harmonies and fun songs have earned them dozens of awards throughout the years. General admission tickets are $29.50 and $44.50 for the VIP section. Spice up your holiday this year and spend the evening with The Oak Ridge Boys at the Florence Civic Center!  

Tickets are available at the Civic Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800.745.3000.


For more details, please visit our calendar.

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Burry Bookstore Christmas Open House - Day 316





 

Tomorrow night at Burry Bookstore in Hartsville, enjoy a Christmas Open House from 6pm-9pm. Preview Christmas items and enjoy sale prices! You can find gift wrap, boxed cards and more at 50% off. There will be refreshments for shoppers and prize drawings every 15 minutes. Local author Drew Case will be signing copies of his two novels, Patz Fowle will be showcasing her Pottery Petz Clay Stoneware, and Mark Rowe will be showcasing his bracelets, key chains and necklaces. Find unique gifts from local artists and authors and start checking names off of your gift list early!

For more details, please visit our calendar.
 
365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!


Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Opening Reception at the Art Trail Gallery - Day 315






On Friday, November 16th, the 2012 Holiday Show will open at the Art Trail Gallery in the Gallery's new home. The reception will be from 5:30-8pm. You will be able to find all unique gift items on your holiday gift list at the Holiday Show! The gallery hours for this show will be Tuesday/Thursday 11am-6pm and Saturday from 11am-4pm. Support local artists this gift giving season! The new location for the Art Trail Gallery is at 185 W. Evans Street.


 Please check out our calendar for more detail on this event.


365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Mr. Scrooge - Day 214






The Florence Little Theatre presents Mr. Scrooge November 30th - December 2nd! Mark your calendars to see the musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol, written and scored by South Carolina Playwright, Lanny Landford. The Dicken's story is a family favorite at Christmas time and will leave you full of holiday spirit. The box office will open on Monday, November 26th and tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday matinee begins at 3pm. At the end of the show there will be an interactive caroling experience, so join in on the fun and don't be a Scrooge this holiday season!

For more details, please see out calendar.


365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Country Star Pam Tillis in Concert - Day 314




Country music star Pam Tillis will be at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 17th! She's been a star since her first single in 1990 and has racked up the accolades since. Tillis was a CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and has multiple Grammy awards. The show will begin at 7:30pm and tickets start at $33. I think my all time favorite song from Pam Tillis is Maybe it was Memphis. Do you have a favorite?  

For more details on the concert, please see our calendar.



365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

FTA Polar Bear Tennis Tournament - Day 313




On Saturday, November 17th, join the Florence Tennis Association for their annual Polar Bear Tennis Tournament! Held each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the adult tournament will pair players randomly with others in the same NTRP level. The matches will be played in a round robin style and will be short sets or pro sets depending upon the number of entrants. The event begins at 8:30am at the Florence Tennis Center and the entry fee is at least one unwrapped toy for the Salvation Army. 

For more information on the tournament, please visit our calendar or call the FTA at 843.992.2807.

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Friday, November 9, 2012

FLT Season's Greetings Supper - Day 312






Florence Little Theatre Friends will host a holiday supper on November 13th from 6:30-9:30pm. The evening will include a dinner and some Christmas shopping from local vendors. Tickets are $20 per person and proceeds from the event will benefit the scholarship fund for children's theatre and summer camp programs. Don't miss out on this evening of fun complete with door prizes and a fashion show by local boutiques!

To purchase your ticket, please call the Florence Little Theatre at 843.662.3731. For more details, please visit our calendar.


365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Geocaching with a Ranger - Day 311



Have you ever been geocaching? If not, Saturday is the perfect time for you to try it out. Geocaching is kind of like a grown-up version of treasure hunting and a great way to enjoy the beautiful weather we are going to have on Saturday. If you are new to geocaching, the ranger at the Little Pee Dee State Park will work with you to make sure you know how to "find the cache." You will need to bring your own GPS unit or a smart phone with GPS capabilities. Once you get a set of coordinates, you start hunting for the cache! The geocaching session with the help of a ranger will be from 10am-12pm on Saturday at the Little Pee Dee State Park in Dillon. The cost is free and if you have any questions about geocaching, please call 843.774.8872.

For more details, please visit our calendar.

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

FSO Fall Concert - Day 310




The Florence Symphony Orchestra will present their fall concert on November 12th at the FMU PAC. The concert begins at 7:30 and tickets start at $18. The FSO will perform Carnival Overture by Antonin Dvorak, Trail of Tears by Michael Daugherty with Amy Porter performing on flute, Hungarian Dances # 2 and 7 by Johannes Brahms. They will end the evening with the 1812 Overture by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. For ticket information, please call 843.661.2541.

Don't forget to make plans to attend the special Holiday Pops concert on December 15th! 

For more details on this concert and more from the FSO, please visit our calendar. 

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Pee Dee Fiction & Poetry Festival - Day 309




The Pee Dee Fiction & Poetry Festival will be held on Thursday and Friday at Francis Marion University. The event began in 2006 and celebrates and promotes literature and reading. This year, renowned authors Todd Boss, Danielle Evans, Nikky Finney and Larry Watson will discuss their work in a variety of forums. All discussions and forums will beheld in the Lowrimore Auditorium in the Cauthen Educational Media Center. The festival is free and open to the public.



Pee Dee Fiction Festival Schedule of Events

Thursday, November 8
  • 10-11am  Panel Session I - Nikky Finney and Danielle Evans
  • 12:45-1:45pm  Panel Session II - Larry Watson and Todd Boss
  • 2:15-3:15pm  Colloquium - Larry Watson, Montana, 1948
  • 6-6:50pm  Todd Boss - Reading, Discussion
  • 7-7:50pm  Danielle Evans - Reading, Discussion
  • 8-8:15pm  Book Signing
Friday, November 9
  • 9:30-10:20am  Panel Session III - Danielle Evans and Larry Watson
  • 10:30-11:20am  The Book That Has Influenced Me
  • 11:30am-12:20pm  Panel Session IV - Todd Boss and Nikky Finney
  • 2-3pm  Snow Island Review reading (student literary magazine)
  • 6-6:50pm  Nikky Finney - Reading, Discussion
  • 7-7:50pm  Larry Watson - Reading, Discussion
  • 8-8:15pm  Book Signing
For more details on the festival, please visit our calendar.

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!
 

Monday, November 5, 2012

Florence Veterans Park Veterans Day Ceremony - Day 307

 


On Sunday at 3pm, a Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at the Florence Veterans Park to honor those that have served in the armed forces. The featured speaker will be Brigadier General Rex A. Spitler who is stationed at the Shaw Air Force Base and serves as the Director, Strategy and Effects, Third Army/ US Army Central. Major David Boyd, SC Army National Guard, will sing the national anthem. 36 new names will be dedicated to the Wall of Honor on Sunday, as well. Enjoy a beautiful a ceremony honoring our veterans.

In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved indoors to the ground level of the Florence Civic Center. For more details, please visit our calendar.   

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Old Plantation Syrup Making - Day 308


Join the Russ Brothers at Old Plantation for a day of cane syrup making! You can watch the entire process from the cutting of the sugar cane to the grinding of the juice. Watch the Russ Brothers make syrup just as their family has done for 4 generations, by hand and as a labor of love. After you've watched the process, enjoy a pancake breakfast smothered in syrupy goodness! The open house will be from 9am-4pm at 1059 W Old 4 Hwy N in Coward. 

For more details, please visit our calendar.

 365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Chris Tomlin at the Florence Civic Center - Day 306






On November 10th, Grammy award-winner Chris Tomlin will perform live in concert at the Florence Civic Center!  Chris Tomlin is the best in Contemporary Christian Music and he's bringing along special guests All Sons and Daughters for one great night in the Pee Dee.
It's sure to be an evening of inspiration the entire family will enjoy.



Ticket info you need to know:

TICKET PRICES*
--Reserved Seating: $31.00 (behind GA tickets) Ticketmaster.com
--Premium General Admission: $32.00 Limited Supply. GA tickets sold ONLY at ChrisTomlin.com

*Additional fees may apply.
*All prices increase $5.00 day of show

TICKET DISCOUNTS**
--Reserved Seating Family Four Pack: $25.00 each.
--Groups of 10 or more Reserved Seating: $18.00 each. Sold online only at Ticketmaster.com.
--Groups of 20 or more may buy at the Box Office to save even more! 




Call 843-679-4525 for information or visit our calendar.

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!

Friday, November 2, 2012

It's time....to go NUTS! - Day 305

We've waited all year and it is finally here! The SC Pecan Festival kicks off tomorrow morning with with Bike Like a Nut and Run Like a Nut! You can run the 5k, 10k, or half marathon race or bike a metric or half metric century. The races start at Fitness Forum on 120 East Elm Street at 8am.

After the races, head over to the street festival which begins at 10am. This annual event attracts over 50,000 festival-goers from around the southeast to historic downtown Florence. Admission is free to the festival and it features 7 stages of live entertainment, including the Pee Dee Blues Bash. There will be over 250 food & craft vendors, 2 beer gardens, art demonstrations at the Art Trail Gallery, and the Downtown Farmers' Market! Enjoy signature events like the Pecan Cook-off Competition, the free Kids Fun Zone, antique tractor show, classic car and truck show, and amusement rides!

It looks like it is going to be a beautiful day tomorrow to head downtown with your family and enjoy the biggest festival in Florence! 

For more details, please visit our calendar

365 Days Around Florence is a blog written by the Florence Convention & Visitors Bureau. At the Visitors Center - located 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 on our online calendar, and enjoy!