Listen to Heart Breaker this weekend for a good cause; get heirloom tomato seedlings on Good Friday in Clarendon

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SUMTER COUNTY

Heart Breaker and Joan Burton will perform at the Sumter SPCA, 1100 S. Guignard Drive, from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 19, with all proceeds benefiting the SPCA. According to the Facebook post, "Heart Breaker is the ultimate U.S. tribute to the band, Heart. We are a national touring act based in North Carolina with the goal of playing each song with love, respect and a true passion for the original material. We bring you not only Heart's greatest chart-topping hits Alone, These Dreams, Crazy on You, Barracuda) but you also get a taste of the great Led Zeppelin songs that inspired Heart. The vocal power brought to bear on our songs is second-to-none thanks to our own Ann and Nancy Wilson: Staci McBeth and Joan Burton." Admission is $20 per person. Food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase throughout the event.

Love shrimp? This feast's for you. Sumter Museum's 23th-annual Shrimp Feast featuring shrimp prepared a variety of ways is returning from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the museum, 122 N. Washington St. Tickets are $50 members; $75 non-members. Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/432t2szp. Also, don't miss out on the museum's Silent Auction in McKenzie Hall. Bid on incredible items and take home something special. Also, try your luck in the 50/50 drawing - winner takes half the pot.

Support veterans through the Wounded Warrior Project and Air Force Wounded Warrior Program and get some exercise at the same time at the Wounded Warrior 5K at Patriot Park. Race day is Saturday, April 26, beginning at 8 a.m. with check-in at the park at 380 General Drive. Race begins at 9 a.m. The first 300 total participants who register will receive a T-shirt, Wounded Warrior bracelets, bib and Fleet Feet of Augusta goody bag. All money from signups will go toward the two veterans' projects. Register for $30 at https://tinyurl.com/2psfve6s.

It's time to start planning float entries for the Sumter Iris Festival Parade. This year's parade will be held Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. with the theme "Purple Wonder." If your school, civic club, church or business would like an application, please visit irisfestival.org, or contact Gail Hyatt at (803) 983-3916, or via email, gailhyatt@sc.rr.com. Deadline for entry is Friday, April 25. The parade kicks off the weekend days of the annual Iris Festival, held each year in May. This year's festival falls earlier, before Memorial Day weekend, and includes four days of good food, plenty of shopping opportunities, games and rides for the kids and the young at heart, plants to beautify your garden and much more. It all begins with the annual Taste at the Gardens on Thursday, May 15. Look for more information on the annual event at https://tinyurl.com/bdhtv48y and closer to the festival in The Item and Lakeside magazine.

Pinewood's BirdFest is scheduled for Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, at the beautiful South Carolina Waterfowl Association Wildlife Education Center at 8444 Old River Road with a lineup that has something for everyone. This year's lineup includes Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Della Mae, Fireside Collective, Chatham Rabbits, Holler Choir, Stoneface Mountain, Cosmic Possum and the festival's host band, Steep Canyon Rangers. Food and drink vendors will offer a variety of goods for attendees including barbecue, coffee, seafood and pizza. Bounce houses, zip lines, face painting and a petting zoo are all free kids' events for ticketholders, and kids 12 and under are admitted for free. Tickets can be purchased at https://birdfestmusic.com/buy-tickets. For the camping or glamping sorts, there are options to purchase a spot for an RV or a tent at the URL. Tickets are only available online and are liable to sell out.

Faith Strong board members and BREASTies will host their annual Jazz event 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, at Victory Church for "Let's Get JAZZie in Pink." The donations and funds from this fundraiser will cover the costs and expenses for the BREASTies' annual fall weekend retreat. This event will be filled with an evening of faith, laughter and a great entertainment lineup. There will be door prize drawings throughout the event and a reception immediately following where you can shop with vendors while meeting the performers. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit www.wearefaithstrong.com to purchase a ticket or www.zeffy.com/ticketing/lets-get-jazzie-in-pink.

Bring your favorite colorful kite, a picnic basket and lawn chairs to enjoy a day out for a good cause. Phase Three Center will host its second Kite Festival at Patriot Park, 380 General Drive, Field 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 3. The festival will raise awareness of National Foster Care Awareness Month and "have a little fun in the meantime," said Elanda Ross, president and director of the center.

BISHOPVILLE

On Tuesday, April 22, Vice President of South Carolina's State 250 Commission Bill Davies will give a presentation on Lafayette and the Rights of Man. Almost 250 years ago, against the wishes of King Louis XVI, a young Marquis de Lafayette disembarked a ship near Georgetown onto American soil with the hope of helping to bring liberty to the American colonies. His bravery and leadership in battle made him a hero to the young country and a lifelong friend to many of our founding fathers. Fifty years later, Lafayette returned with much celebration to the shores of our country. The 200th anniversary of that trip was just celebrated. Davies will help take us through this remarkable man's life and his time spent in S.C. All are welcome to attend. The event is being hosted by S.C. 250 and Lee County.

S.C. 250, Lee County and Henry Durant Chapter of DAR will host Alice Taylor-Craft on Thursday, April 24, to give a presentation exploring the worldview of the Cherokees to give insights into the events that occur as colonists of South Carolina begin to discuss grievances with the rule of Great Britain. She has extensive knowledge of the history of the Cherokees and is a South Carolina Humanities speaker. The presentation will be held at the City County Complex, 140 N. Main St., Bishopville, at 4 p.m. April 24. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call (757) 817-7343.

CLARENDON COUNTY

The Annual Clarendon County Master Gardeners' Tomato Sale will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Good Friday, April 18, at the Land, Parker & Welch Courtyard near the corner of West Keitt and South Mill streets, Manning. Dozens of tomato plant varieties will be on sale including popular heirloom varieties. Shop early for the best selection of tomato plants including Sun Gold, Verona, Brandy Wine, Big Beef, Cherokee Purple and Juliet Roma.

The annual Striped Bass Festival will take over Manning on April 25-26 with separate, related events in the weeks leading up to Super Weekend. Entrance to the festival, such as attending the parade, listening to the live entertainment, checking out the vendors and watching the weigh-in for the fishing tournament, is free. The Dam Run 5K is on Saturday, April 19, and Super Weekend kicks off Friday, April 25, at 6 p.m. with opening ceremonies, music from Soul Candy, carnival rides and food from vendors. On Saturday, "march to the rhythm of the community joy" at the Striped Bass Festival Parade at 10 a.m. There will also be a car and art show, vendors and more that day. For more information, contact Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce, go to their Facebook page @ClarendonSCChamber, or visit www.ClarendonCounty.com/SBF.

COLUMBIA

Don't miss the excitement of the SCEMSA Rodeo coming to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 9-10. The event will include bareback riding, bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and more. Tickets are: $20, general admission (kids 5 and under free); SCEMSA member, $15. For additional information, visit https://scemsa.org/Rodeo.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform his new show live at Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St., Columbia, at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Ticket prices are: $400, $350, $300, $250, $200, $187.50, $87.50, $67.50, $57.50. Purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/ycwzc34b.

The Colonial Life Arena is making music history with the "4 Legends, One Stage" tour. Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills will share the stage for an unforgettable night of music at 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, at 801 Lincoln St., Columbia. Doors open at 7 p.m. For additional information, visit https://www.coloniallifearena.com/events/detail/4-legends-1-stage.

Get ready! PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure" is coming to Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia. Based on the top-rated animated preschool series "PAW Patrol," airing on Nickelodeon and produced by Spin Master Entertainment, this all-new live stage show picks up where "PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie" left off. According to a news release, the show "follows Chase, Marshall, Skye and the rest of the pack after they save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers. Now it's time for the "PAW-some-est" street party ever. But when supervillain scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty Pups, armed with their super-charged powers, outsmart Victoria to ensure Adventure City's biggest bash goes off without a hitch? It'll take the power of paw-sitivity and mighty teamwork to foil her plans and keep the party pumping!" The show will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, but tickets go on sale Friday, March 28, at 10 a.m. online only at ticketmaster.com. Prices are subject to change; $30 tickets are available only while supplies last. Additional fees and taxes may apply. A limited number of V.I.P. (Very Important Pup) Meet & Greet Experience tickets are available, starting at $135. The VIP Meet & Greet Experience includes a premium seat and exclusive photo opp with PAW Patrol characters after the show. Each adult & child (age 1 & up) in a group must have a VIP ticket. For more information and tickets, visit pawpatrollive.com.

FLORENCE

Hundreds of exhibitors combine the best in horticulture and agriculture products for the home and garden, as well as arts and crafts, plants, flowers, lawn and garden decor and equipment at the Pee Dee Plant and Flower Festival Thursday-Sunday, April 24-27, at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market, 2513 W. Lucas St., Florence. Hours are Thursday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission and parking. For more information, contact Bob Sager at (843) 665-5154 or bsager@scda.sc.gov.

Aviation Day presented by the Florence Regional Airport will be held from noon-7 p.m. Monday, April 28, at the Florence Regional Airport, 2100 Terminal Drive. Partners include American Airlines, Precision Air, Marion County Airport, Advantage Academy, Pepsi of Florence, Florence Civil Air Patrol, Florence County Sheriff's Office, RiseAero LLC and Global Medical Response. Free hotdogs and popcorn will be provided, and a food truck will be on site for food purchases. Prizes will be provided by Advantage Academy. Visit https://flyflo.us/aviation-day.

LAKE CITY

ArtFields will turn Lake City into an art gallery from April 25 to May 3. The annual event will include a plethora of events, classes and chances to enjoy the town, the artwork and the community. More than 40 venues are open each day of the festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. except Sunday, when viewing hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Artwork from artists across the Southeast will be displayed, including from Sumter and the surrounding area. There will be Makers Market days, a portrait contest, live music, competition artwork on display, artist talks and much more. For more information and updates on the Art Fields schedule, visit artfieldssc.org.