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Thursday, Sep. 25, 2008

Popular musician LaMotte making Winthrop stop

Appalachian folk musician David LaMotte will perform at 8 tonight at Dinkins Underground, Winthrop University. Cost is $7 or $5 with Winthrop I.D. This could be the popular performer's last area show before he retires. For details, visit www.winthrop.edu/studentaffairs/ dsu or www.davidlamotte.com.

Bible teacher Alan Vincent speaking Sunday

Alan Vincent, an international Bible teacher, will speak at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Antioch International Church at the NarroWay Theatre and Conference Center, 3346 U.S. 21, Carowinds Blvd., Fort Mill. For details, contact Pastor Matt Woodhouse at (803) 493-0955 or visit www.LifeAtAntioch.org.

Pottery festival, films among museum offerings

Culture and Heritage Museums will have the following events this weekend:

• The Piedmont Pottery Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday at Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells. The event includes demonstrations, items for sale and discussions by potters. Admission is $10 adults; $8 seniors; $5 youth ages 4 to 17; free for ages 3 and younger; members receive at $2 discount. For details, call 684-2327 or visit www.chmuseums.org.

• A viewing of portions of historical films "The Southerner" and "The Southern Negro" will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the McCelvey Center, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. These four 30-minute segments were filmed in York in 1958. A brief discussion and question session will follow the screening. The event is free. For reservations or details, call 684-3948, Ext. 27.

Andrew Jackson park hopping with music

The Carolina Legends Festival will be from 6 to 9 p.m Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at Andrew Jackson State Park. Tickets are $5 Friday; $15 Saturday; or $18 for both days. The event includes food, art, live music and kids activities provided by the City of Lancaster Fire Department. For details, call Christina at the Lancaster County Council of the Arts, (803) 285-7451, Ext. 27.

Great Falls celebrating heritage, town

The Great Falls Heritage Celebration will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the War Memorial building, 401 Dearborn St., Great Falls.

Friday events will be a celebration of art and include music, theater, arts exhibits, book signings, food and silent auction. The auction benefits the Great Falls Home Town Association. Saturday events include a barbecue sale, indoor and outdoor art exhibits, performances, children's activities and more. Admission is free. For details, call Glinda Coleman at (803) 482-2370 or e-mail her at gassociation@truvista.net or Cherry Doster at (803) 287-7853 or e-mail her at cmstevens@comporium.net.

'Plaza Suite' playing two weekends in Fort Mill

The Fort Mill Community Playhouse dinner theater production of the Neil Simon's classic "Plaza Suite" will be today through Saturday and Oct. 3 and 4 at the theater, 615 Banks St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a cash bar, dinner is at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Reservations are required a week in advance. Cost is $25 members and $35 non-members. For reservations, call 548-8102 or e-mail FMCPTIX@yahoo.com or visit www.fortmillplayhouse.org.

Horse show Saturday at Close Greenway

The 12th annual Anne Springs Close Greenway horse show will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the greenway. Class registration is $8 per horse per class. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Proceeds will benefit the Greenway's new way-finding initiative. For details, call the greenway at 548-7252.

Mr., Miss Amicae will be named Sunday

The annual Mr. and Miss Amicae Pageant will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Hermon Presbyterian Church, 107 Heckle Blvd., Rock Hill. Proceeds benefit annual scholarship and local charities.

Disc golf clinic Oct. 11 for ages 6 to 12

A youth disc golf clinic for ages 6 to 12 will be from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 11 at Fewell Park, 1204 Alexander Road, Rock Hill. The Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism and Innova Disc Golf are sponsoring the event. For details, call Ansley at 329-5646 or visit www.rockhillrocks.com.