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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
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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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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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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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David Stringer
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Travel and Outdoors
Help COLAtoday update its Columbia summer playlist for your next road trip
We are looking to update our Columbia summer playlist with our reader’s favorite local artists and references.
May 21, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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A Guide to Midlands Museums
With a history dating back thousands of years, museums in the Midlands showcase the history of the area, from the earliest settlers to the the trains that transformed cities and towns.
September 17, 2025
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David Stringer
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25 concerts to see in Columbia this fall
From rock and R&B to country and rap, some big tours are coming through the Midlands this fall.
September 16, 2025
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David Stringer
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Spread the local love with COLAtoday’s Best
Make your voice heard, nominate your favorite local biz and they could win COLAtoday’s Best Competition.
September 15, 2025
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Food
So close, but so far: Chains readers’ wish were in Columbia
Sure, you could take an hour drive to your favorite chain restaurants — but wouldn’t it be better if they were right down the road?
September 11, 2025
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David Stringer
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Dog-friendly businesses guide for Columbia
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Columbia that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
September 10, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
Future residents will help shape campus life in a way like never before
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Brookland Commons: A smarter take on senior living
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Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Columbia’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of COLA, cities across the world await.
September 2, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Events
JerryFest 2025: Celebrating 60 Years of the Grateful Dead
JerryFest returns to Five Points on Sunday, Oct. 5 with two stages of live music, food, art, and family fun.
August 28, 2025
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David Stringer
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Gamecock season preview: Tailgates, Sandstorm, and Saturdays in Columbia
A look at the 2025 Gamecock football season, including key players, biggest games, and what’s new on gameday at Williams-Brice.
August 28, 2025
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David Stringer
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Outdoors
Where would you put an outdoor library in Columbia?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in Soda City.
August 27, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell