Dating On A Dime

You can still go have some fun on the weekend. Don't let gas prices keep you at home. Here are some inexpensive things you can do.

1. THE STATE MUSEUM -- Print a $1.oo off coupon from their website or go the first Sunday of the month for free. www.museum.state.sc.us

2. THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM OF ART -- Free every Saturday. http://www.columbiamuseum.org/

3. CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK -- Free ranger guided canoe trips on Saturday and Sunday. Guided hikes and owl prowls. www.nps.gov/cosw

4. SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ at THE VILLAGE at SANDHILLS -- this is seasonal. Check before going.

5. Walk THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS or take the free tour Monday - Saturday. While there don't forget to take a bag of peanuts. Sit on a bench and feed the squirrels. www.shoutaboutcarolina.com

6. COLUMBIA CANAL & RIVERFRONT PARK -- take a walk, bike ride, or picnic. www.shoutaboutcarolina.com

7. USC SCHOOL of MUSIC -- there are free events almost every week. http://www.music.c.edu/

8. The $1.50 MOVIES IN ST. ANDREWS. A new dollar theatre is coming to the Columbia Place Mall Area soon.

9. FINLAY PARK offers free concerts on Saturday nights during the summer. They offer a variety of music from week to week.

10. You can always locate a free ART EXHIBIT. Check the Weekend Section of the State Paper. There are galleries in the Vista, 5 Points, Columbia College, and USC.

11. MCKISSICK MUSEUM ON THE HORSESHOE AT USC -- check the calendar for free exhibits. www.cas.sc.edu/MCKS


12. Go on a walk or bike ride in your neighborhood.