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Columbia, SC (January 31, 2013): Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Columbia, SC will host its annual Art with a Heart fine arts and crafts sale, Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 701 Whaley Center for Contemporary Art.
Just one week before Valentine's Day, guests will have the opportunity to shop for the perfect gift among a variety of fine art and unique crafts including paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry, clothing, accessories and much more. Guests will also enjoy live entertainment, drinks, and a 'Pearl' Chocolate Tasting by The Melting Pot, as well as delicious samplings from one of Columbia's newest restaurant favorites, Spork, to celebrate RMHC of Columbia, SC's 30th year of serving families. .
Each artist will donate 30 percent of sales from the evening to support the mission of RMHC of Columbia, SC. Admission tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple and may be purchased in advance by calling 803-254-0118.A complete list of participating artists may be found at http://www.rmhcofcolumbia.org/.Since 1983, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Columbia, SC has created a home-away-from-home and supportive community for families of children suffering critical illnesses and serious injuries. Through two cornerstone programs, the Ronald McDonald House of Columbia and the Ronald McDonald Family Room, located inside Palmetto Health Children's Hospital, families find the care and comfort they need so they can focus on their child's needs, helping them heal better and faster.