Weekend Events
The Honeycutters
When: Friday, July 24
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Conundrum Music Hall
Cost: $15 in advance/ $18 at the door.
The Honeycutters are a country roots band based out of Asheville, North Carolina. They released their third studio album Me Oh MY on April 21. Their lead singer and songwriter Amanda Platt writes relatable lyrics about loss, love, acceptance and regrowth. More information can be found at http://conundrum.us/cal/2015/6/28/the-honeycutters.
Blaktastik
When: Thursday, July 23 to Saturday, July 25
Time: Three day event
Where: The Nickelodeon
Blaktastik is a three-day music, film, education and art festival celebrating contemporary black creative culture. The purpose of the event is to explore how young Black voices are redefining blackness. All of the films, workshops and music was produce or directed by people of color. There will be film workshops for high school and college levels, a curated art show at Tapp’s Art Center and free concert on the grounds of the State House. To view the entire schedule of events and to get more information, visit http://nickelodeon.org/.
Guardians of the Night 5k Run/Walk
When: Saturday, July 25th
Time: 10:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Where: Village at Sandhills
Cost: $25
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department will host its 4th annual Guardians of the Night K-9 race. The race will begin at the Plex, 741 Fashion Drive and end at The Fountain in the Town Center Commons. Registration is from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and includes a free T-shirt and the opportunity for winners to receive a $50 award. All proceeds will benefit the Richland County Sheriffs Department. For more information Kevin Hoover can be reached at 803-309-9413 or khoover@rcsd.net.