ST. PAT'S BATTLE OF THE BANDS

March 13, 2009


Who will be the final contender for a spot on the Time
Warner Cable/Free Times stage on March 14 during the 27th Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points Festival? Come find out for yourself and take part in the fun and friendly competition, Battle of the Bands, on March 13 from 5 to 10 p.m. on Santee Ave. This year’s competing local bands are: This Machine is Me, Deleveled, The Black Bottom Biscuits, Shallow Palace, Mud Fish and The Reason You’re Listening. The band that strums, drums and wails the best will receive the ultimate opportunity to perform in front of thousands at the St. Pat’s in Five Points Festival. They will also receive a free recording session at the Jam Room and musical equipment provided by Front End
Audio.



Making their first appearance in Five Points, Riot Wrestling
Entertainment will be battling for a different kind of title. This independent Pro Wrestling organization
will be laying the smack down with an unbridled intensity during this year’s
Battle of the Bands. These crazy matches
are a fun time for all and something you don’t want to miss!



» St. Pat's website

ST. PAT'S IN FIVE POINTS

March 14, 2009

One of the Southeast's biggest St. Patrick's Day celebrations, St. Pat's in Five Points, has delighted visitors for 26 years and continues to improve with each passing year. Be on the look-out for information regarding this year's festival which will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009.

St. Pat's In Five Points

FIVE AFTER FIVE NEW SPRING/SUMMER SEASON

June 11, 2009

Five After Five is making some changes! In 2009, the Five Points Association will launch the first spring/summer concert series of Five AFter Five. The season will begin as normal, on April 2, 2009, but will not end in May, instead it will continue through the month of June! What this means for you is 3 months in a row of live music under the stars in Five Points! Look for the schedule coming soon!



Five After Five New Spring/Summer Season

MUSIC SAVES LIVES AND AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

June 17, 2009


Columbia’s Five Points Association has teamed up with the
Red Cross and Music Saves Lives to host a blood drive on Wednesday, June 17th at the Five Points Fountain from 11AM to 4PM, aboard a Red Cross bloodmobile. The mission of the Association is to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation within the community. The drive will be offering a number of great incentives to give blood including a chance to win one of three fabulous cruises, courtesy of the Red Cross's "Save a Life & Sail the Seas" promotion.  In addition, ALL donors will receive a VIP pass to the Vans Warped Tour, who have partnered with Music Saves Lives to help support blood donation. Free snacks and goody bags will be available for all donors thanks to many generous Five Points restaurants as well as special discounts and offers from Five Points retailers.  


Blood can be donated safely every 56 days.  Most healthy, eligible donors are 17
years of age and older (16 with parental consent) and weigh at least 110
pounds.


To schedule an appointment, visit givelife.org and enter sponsor code
5pointscola or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. 
For more information, visit musicsaveslives.com
and warpedtour.com



 


 



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HARDEN STREET CARNIVAL OF SAVINGS

July 18, 2009

Your favorite Harden Street merchants in Five Points have been cooking up a great opportunity for shopping and fun this summer! On Saturday July 18, the 600 block of Harden Street will play host to the "2nd Annual Harden Street Carnival of Savings", an event designed to entertain guests and offer great discounts and specials. Stores along the block will have carnival-themed games inside their businesses for patrons to play and win sale prices, gift certificates and more. From balloon artists, caricature drawings and snowcones, the day is sure to deliver some summer fun to the community!

FIVE POINTS SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

August 07, 2009

3rd Annual Five Points School Supply Drive – Where Giving is Rewarding

On Friday, August 7, 2009, the Five Points Association will once again play host to the Annual Five Points School Supply Drive to benefit Rosewood Elementary, Hand Middle School and the Alston Wilkes Society. From 4 – 8pm, patrons are encouraged to bring school supplies of all kinds to the fountain and in return will receive fantastic rewards from the merchants in the area. Five Points will be alive with live Jazz music and great family activities during the event.

Photo and Visual Opportunities:
• Patrons donating school supplies to help the community and wearing “I donated” stickers
• Balloonopolis, masters of balloon twisting, creating works of balloon art
• Children getting their faces painted
• Caricature Artist creating free drawings for customers
• Live jazz ensemble entertaining patrons
• Collection bin in local Five Points businesses


Interview Opportunities:
• Meet the people donating supplies and find out why they feel it is important to help our local schools
• Talk to local Five Points merchants offering great specials to help collect supplies


CHILI COOK-OFF

October 17, 2009

Each year, when the weather gets cold and the trees start to turn, the folks in the Five Points community gear up for one of the spiciest events in town! The famed Group Therapy's Chili Cook Off. 2009 will be marking the 23rd year of the event and it just gets better each year. Mark your calendars for one of Five Points' greatest events!

» Chili Cook Off Website

HALLOWEEN IN FIVE POINTS

October 31, 2009

The place to be this year for all your spooky fun will be in Five Points on Saturday October 31! Tons of family activities including a pumpkin carving contest, costume contests, The Five Points Haunted House Candy Hunt and more! Music at the Fountain starting at 6:30 and going until 10:30pm. Adult Costume contest, give aways and more!


FIVE POINTS FESTIVUS

December 04, 2009

Celebrate the Holiday season in true Five Points style this year during "Five Points Festivus" 2008. From traditional holiday cheer to fun Festivus events, the place to be on December 4 & 5, 2009!

From the Airing of Grievances Tour to the Feats of Strength - Festivus 2009 will be a great event! Who else could pull off a Festivus?

"It's a Festivus Miracle!"