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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
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David Stringer
Columbia Museum of Art Curator Michael Neumeister sits in the gallery.
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8 questions with the Columbia Museum of Art’s new curator, Michael Neumeister
This piece is part of our COLAtoday Q+A series. Do you know someone we should interview? Nominate them here.
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Try This: Columbia Museum of Art’s ‘More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series’
More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series is back for a second season at the Columbia Museum of Art, taking attendees on a journey of history and culture to celebrate Black music.
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A Columbia-based puzzle
See if you can finish this puzzle of a local Columbia spot.
September 15, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Park(ing) Day returns to the Main Street District
September 14, 2022
A historic ceramic face vessel with a protruding tongue.
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Rare vessel now on display at SC State Museum


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Columbia’s new public art walk

September 2, 2022
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David Stringer
Charleston Jazz in action.
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You haven’t experienced Charleston until you’ve experienced jazz
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National Cinema Day is Saturday
September 1, 2022
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Larger-than-life artwork in Columbia, SC
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Columbia’s art scene takes center stage
A weekend of art, performances, and community events returns to Columbia’s Vista April 11–13.
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U-pick strawberries in the Midlands
Fresh fruits make the spring season even sweeter.
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10 pimento cheeseburgers to try in the Soda City
Celebrate National Pimento Cheese Day with 10 must-try pimento cheeseburgers in Columbia — plus a bonus pizza twist.
April 8, 2025
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Celebrating The Great Gatsby at USC
USC’s exhibit celebrates The Great Gatsby at 100 with rare artifacts, first editions, and global literary context.
April 8, 2025
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Record Store Day 2025 in Columbia, SC
Celebrate Record Store Day and support your favorite local record shop.
April 8, 2025
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10 Columbia area ice cream scoops
Cool off with a handscooped cone at one of these Columbia area ice cream shops.
April 7, 2025
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Gamecocks women’s basketball finish 2025 NCAA Women’s Tournament as runners up
USC lost in the championship game, but they an impressive season — look at their accomplishments and successes in the Women’s NCAA Tournament.
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