Blackmore's Night Shines Bright South Carolina

Times: 9:00 a.m.

Address:
801 Lincoln Street
Columbia, SC

Description:
Columbia, S.C. (November 18, 2008) — Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands hosts the fifth annual 8K & 3K Turkey Day Run on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26. Both races will support the 31 area Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands. “Boys & Girls Clubs have been a part of the Midlands community since 1959, and in the past few years, we’ve held the Turkey Day Run through three cities in the Midlands,” says Carter Clark, Chief Professional Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands. “The race really exemplifies what the Boys & Girls Clubs are all about – family-oriented, healthy activities that impact the Midlands community.” Both races begin and end at the Colonial Life Arena at 801 Lincoln Street. The 8K course, which is USA Track & Field Certified, will take runners and walkers through downtown Columbia, across two bridges and through West Columbia and Cayce, where participants will enjoy views of the Columbia skyline. Pre-registered runners and walkers will receive an official race t-shirt, and 3K runners/walkers receive participation ribbons. 8K participants in various categories will receive awards and male and female overall winners will receive gift certificates. Children who bring can donations for Harvest Hope will only pay for t-shirts, race entry will be waived. Race Details: - Pre-register online at www.StrictlyRunning.com or at www.BGCMidland.org - On-site registration from 8:00 – 8:55 a.m. - 8K starts at 9:00 a.m. - 3K Family Fun Run starts at 9:15 a.m. “Past participants have been able to feel great about all of the Thanksgiving turkey they’re eating later that day,” says Ken Martin, vice president of communications and resource development for BGCM. “It’s always fun to see families and friends cheering on the racers, and we’re excited to offer the 3K fun run for children and families. There’s something for everyone!” Time Warner Cable is the presenting sponsor for the 2009 Turkey Day Run. For more information, contact Katie Alice Walker at Riley Communications at 803.227.0914 or kwalker@RileyCommunications.com. #### About Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands: Locally, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands has touched the lives of over 8,000 area children. Our 31 Clubs see over 3,000 children come through their doors every week. In these Clubs, our Members find a safe place where they can have fun and be themselves. The Clubs offer activities that highlight five core areas: Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, The Arts and Sports, Fitness & Recreation. Now, more than ever, it is important that every child has the opportunity to learn and grow in a positive atmosphere. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands is making that happen every day, one child at a time.

Times: 7:00pm
Phone: (803) 576-9200

Address:
801 Lincoln St
Columbia, SC

Description:
The Miley Cyrus concert will be the first appearance for the teen sensation in Columbia and it will also be the first show in Colonial Life Arena history that will have no physical tickets or box office sales.

Times: 6pm
Phone: (803)777-5400

Address:
7128 Parklane Road
Columbia, SC

Times: 8:00pm
Phone: (803)345-6112

Address:
107 Columbia Ave
Chapin, SC

Description:
"Dearly Beloved", one of Chapin Community Theatre's most popular recent shows, serves as the basis for Christmas Belles. Six months after the events of Dearly Beloved, we find that fate has thrown yet another curve to the Futrelle sisters of Fayro, Texas. Twink, left standing at the altar by Wiley, piles his possessions on the lawn, sets fire to them, accidentally burns down half the town and lands in jail. Frankie, pregnant with twins, is way overdue and even crankier than usual. And Honey Raye has wrestled the church Christmas pageant away from Miss Geneva, who isn't very happy about it. Comic chaos reigns supreme when Dub Dubberly passes a kidney stone in the social hall, Patsy Price unintentionally gets high on his pain medication and Gina Jo accidentally ingests her engagement ring, all while the cast of the pageant is struck with food poisoning from the Band Boosters' pancake supper. Every bit as funny as Dearly Beloved, Christmas Belles will surely keep spirits high.

Times: 7:30pm
Phone: (803)777-5400

Address:
1324 Marion St
Columbia, SC