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Culture
Monet, Matisse, and much more
A major exhibition of French modern art is coming to the Columbia Museum of Art this fall.
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Music
Jam Room Music Festival returns to Columbia this October
Get a quick rundown of the music lineup and plan ahead for the partner events celebrating the Jam Room Music Festival coming back to Cola in October.
August 21, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Play
Date night ideas for every type of Columbian
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date night in Soda City.
August 13, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Opening the curtain on Town Theatre’s 105th season
From “Anything Goes” to “Spamalot,” America’s oldest community theatre has plenty of treats in store for its 2024-25 programming.
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Celebrating 10 years of star-studded shows at SCSM
Grab a viewing partner, because the museum is offering a special two-for-one deal on Planetarium and 4D Theater show tickets every Saturday in August.
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Arts
Learn the ropes of a playwright by joining the Play Right Series
If you love local fine arts or are curious about what it takes to get a play from page to stage, join the Play Right Series with The Jasper Project and get involved in the production process of a local play.
July 8, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Add to cal: Free summer fun at the CMA
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Not your traditional landscape exhibition
"(Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art” opens Saturday, June 15 at the Columbia Museum of Art.
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10 free ways to enjoy the CMA this summer
From May 24 through September 1, South Carolinians can enjoy the Columbia Museum of Art’s 27 galleries and all the different ways to explore them — plus a range of exciting events — admission-free.
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Free summer at the Columbia Museum of Art
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Arts
Vista Guild announces arts donations
The Congaree Vista Guild announced $12,000 in donations to local performing arts groups from the Live on Lincoln event, the finale of the 32nd Annual Artista Vista. The event featured a gallery crawl, lantern-making workshops, and the first Live Art Mart.
May 22, 2024
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Prepare for fall weather in the the Capital City with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center.
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Oak Hills Golf Club set for Crystal Lagoons development
South Carolina’s first Crystal Lagoons® amenity is coming to Oak Hills in Columbia, featuring a beach-style lagoon and amenities like restaurants, parks, and luxury homes.
September 11, 2024
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Events
Here are the details for the Morning of Remembrance Ceremony
Gather together with local community members for the ‘Morning of Remembrance Ceremony as Cola honors SC’s first responders + military service members.
September 10, 2024
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City
Breaking down the tourism impact for the Columbia area
Visitation increased from 15.8 million in 2022 to 16.4 million in 2023. We’re breaking down some other tourism stats + we’ll give you ways to get involved and keep the ball rolling as citizens.
September 10, 2024
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Nonprofits
Columbia organization unites against bullying
Join the Columbia community on Sunday, Oct. 6, for the seventh annual Buddies, Not Bullies Rally and Parade to promote kindness, inclusion, and mental health awareness.
September 9, 2024
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Events
College GameDay returns to Columbia: Here’s how to get involved
Deep dive into this guide for fans to participate in ESPN’s College GameDay in Columbia, including event details, Gamecock Walk, and Pep Rally.
September 9, 2024
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David Stringer
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Small Business
The rising cost of Liquor Liability Insurance
SC small businesses are facing closures due to rising liquor liability insurance premiums, with legislative reform delayed and limited solutions available.
September 5, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
4 drivable fall destinations within four hours of Columbia, SC
Southern Living released a list of 15 fall foliage destinations and we’re breaking down four destinations that are within four hours of Columbia so you can see the leaves change before they fall in fall.
September 4, 2024
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Education
Historic funding boosts USC’s impact on statewide research
USC secured $309 million in sponsored research awards in 2024, supporting key initiatives in energy, healthcare, and statewide innovation.
September 3, 2024
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