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Q+A with 18-time Grammy winner Béla Fleck
Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn are performing at the Koger Center on Saturday, February 22 with the South Carolina Philharmonic.
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Event highlight: Second Annual Trustus Gala: Harlem Nights
Looking to don your vintage, Roaring Twenties outfits and support Columbia arts? Consider attending Trustus Theatre’s Second Annual Trustus Gala: Harlem Nights
January 10, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
Kids participating in summer camp inside the South Carolina State Museum.
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Don’t wait to register your kids for their first-choice summer camp
Summer camps at the South Carolina State Museum typically sell out fast.
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Add to cal: “Wolfgang & Wine”
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Kid-friendly activities in Columbia
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Columbia, SC has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
December 18, 2024
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Discover countless adventures at the SCSM
From Santa to sharks, the fun doesn’t stop with the holidays at the South Carolina State Museum.
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Events
How you can participate in the Uptown Holiday Hop event happening this weekend
Neighbors and businesses throughout Elmwood, Earlewood, and Cottontown are gathering to host the first Uptown Holiday Hop featuring local art, holiday shopping, an oyster roast, live music, makers markets, and more to foster community on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 4 to 8 p.m.
December 5, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Try This: A visit to Newberry Opera House
The Newberry Opera House, a historic venue located halfway between Columbia and Greenville, is a beautiful historic 400 seat venue surrounded by a charming downtown.
November 22, 2024
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David Stringer
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Winter events happening in and around Columbia
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Columbia in this seasonal guide.
November 15, 2024
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Arts
Introducing our 2024 Picture of the Year contest
Following the success of hundreds of submissions in 2024, we are getting a jump on our 2025 contest.
November 15, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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Explore 100 years of French artistry at the Columbia Museum of Art
Whether you’re a seasoned art aficionado or just looking to dip your toes into the avant-garde, this exhibition is a must-see.
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January 23, 2025
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Wear pink to the 4th annual Cola Rosé Shower event and donate feminine hygiene products all while raising awareness on women’s healthcare in the Midlands.
January 22, 2025
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St. Pat’s in Five Points unveils this year’s lineup for 2025 festival
Columbia’s largest St. Pat’s in Five Points festival returns with live music, featuring several regional performances, on Saturday, March 15.
January 22, 2025
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Meet Columbia’s 2025 Ambassadors
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January 21, 2025
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Books written by authors with Columbia connections
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of books written by local authors in Columbia.
January 17, 2025
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