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Where to take music lessons in Columbia

From toddlers to retirees, explore local schools and programs that keep Columbians learning and playing music.

September 25, 2025 01:30 PM

David Stringer

Arts

The Busted Plug art display is relocating

Join the conversation on where you would move it.

February 20, 2023

Samantha Robertson

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Try This: Arts & Draughts at the Columbia Museum of Art

Explore multiple facets of art (and create your own) at this bi-annual, local event.

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Try This: “Our Own Work, Our Own Way” at the Columbia Museum of Art

We checked out the CMA’s new exhibition, which features the work of 42 female artists.

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Arts

Try This: Touch Tours at the Columbia Museum of Art

Here’s how the museum is making art more accessible and hands-on (literally).

February 1, 2023

David Stringer

Arts

Columbia’s inaugural t-shirt contest

Proceeds of the contest help your community.

January 5, 2023

Samantha Robertson

Podcast host and producer smiling at camera from inside recording booth

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Try This: The Columbia Museum of Art’s “Binder” podcast

We talked to podcast host Ray McManus and producer Drew Baron to learn how the project began.

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Arts

A court from a legend for future legends

Local basketball legend A’ja Wilson opens new court

November 9, 2022

David Stringer

Columbia Museum of Art, Fall Exhibitions

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Try This: Celebrating the Columbia Museum of Art’s new fall exhibitions in Columbia, SC

There’s no party like an art museum party.

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Inside the collection: Forget football — ever heard of chunkey?

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It’s gala time, COLA 🎉

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What to buy for parents: Your 2025 gift guide for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

Including Oprah’s favorite eye mask and a No. 1 best-selling beard trimmer.

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Food

The Southeastern BBQ Showdown returns in 2026

The Southeastern BBQ Showdown returns to Columbia in 2026 with 40 teams, live music, and celebrity judges.

April 17, 2025

David Stringer

The ColaJazz Fest Main Stage with a band performing. Two people are in front playing horns while there are four performers in the background on a saxophone, a cello, drums, and a guitar.

Culture

Main Street Jazz Fest returns May 10 + May 11

The ColaJazz Foundation organized this show that will bring five musicians to a free Saturday show on Main Street.

April 16, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

Sports

Three Gamecocks selected in 2025 WNBA Draft

Three Gamecocks — Te-Hina Paopao, Bree Hall, and Sania Feagin — were selected in the 2025 WNBA Draft, continuing Gamecock’s pro pipeline.

April 15, 2025

David Stringer

Play

Live Music Venues in the Midlands

We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.

April 15, 2025

David Stringer

Jackie Robinson wearing a suite and tie surrounded by a group of people .

Culture

Jackie Robinson’s history in Columbia

The trailblazing player visited Columbia after retiring from baseball, and his legacy will be honored at a Fireflies game.

April 14, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

Culture

How did inflation impact Columbia in March?

The Consumer Price Index indicated inflation was slowing in Columbia in March 2025, and some categories saw costs deflate.

April 14, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

A wooden path on the Saluda Riverwalk on the left with a wooden rail overlooking the Saluda River to the right. Woods and trees are in the background behind the water.

Culture

How to celebrate Earth Day in Columbia

Invest in our planet via local, national, and global Earth Day initiatives.

April 14, 2025

Emily Shea-Owen