Culture

If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Columbia.
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Columbia.
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Find your next great read when you join Richland Library’s Broader Bookshelf Reading Challenge.
Cola is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Columbia, SC from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
Looking for a night out and an evening full of local music with friends and family? Head to Jammin’ in July this weekend.
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.
Search some of these fresh finds from flowers to clothes and much more every Saturday morning at Soda City Market in downtown Columbia, SC.
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Grab the little ones and hit the town — these spots are tried and true with Cola kids.
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Columbia’s past — plus hope for the future.
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These migratory songbirds, the Purple Martins, gather here nightly through the summer, filling the sky in a swirling display before making their way to South America.⁠
These awards recognize the individuals and projects that have contributed to the ongoing preservation of Columbia’s architectural and cultural heritage.
Artists looking to display their art for two years inside of the revitalized Finlay Park must submit their applications by the end of May. Keep reading to see how it will work, what you’ll win if chosen, and the artwork criteria.
The City of Forest Acres released updates on the Richland Mall development, including its first tenant, a prototype Kroger Marketplace, and construction timelines.
The 1400 block of Main Street has seen city halls, fires, banks, and modern design, and now it’s changing again.
Get into tennis across the Midlands with courts, leagues, and lessons in Columbia, Lexington, and beyond.
The 26-story and 22-story towers will change Columbia’s skyline and house apartments for both residents and students — we want to know your thoughts on the project.
Keith Lee’s viral food reviews bring massive crowds to locally owned businesses that deserve the spotlight — where else should he have gone in Columbia?
Uptown Columbia’s brunch crawl, happening Sunday, June 1, features global menus, tastings, food trucks, and cultural activities.
Caroline Guitar Co. and Archer Avenue Studio have moved into a shared, custom-built creative space on River Drive.