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We highly recommend checking out “Tina Williams Brewer: Stories of Grace” and “Resurgence and Renaissance: Art of the Catawba Nation Since 1973.”
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Read on for weekend inspo, courtesy of Experience Columbia SC 2023 Ambassador Mattison Heatherly.
John Furr — aka Rider #272 JohnnyPow — is buzzing across the southern US on his 2010 Vespa GTS 300 scooter that will end on Hilton Head Island on June 25.
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local Minor League Baseball team, the Fireflies.
From sweet tea to peach, here are what ice cream flavors you said best describe our city.
Hand cut and pick a variety of sunflowers, take photos among the acres of blooms, and enjoy Denver Downs Farm festivities for the South Carolina Sunflower Festival in Anderson, SC.
We reflect on the history of Joyful Alternative and share some of our readers’ favorite memories of this counter-culture staple from 1970 to 2003.
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Throughout the month of July, COLAtoday will be sharing content celebrating the beverage industry in our community.
One Columbia for the Arts and Culture is hosting a free public dialogue and learning session about public art in the Midlands.
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Putting out a tube feeder is just the beginning — we’ll get you started in the wide world of birdfeeding.
Plan your perfect Halloween with this guide to a few of Columbia’s best trick-or-treat spots, featuring fun family-friendly events.
Join in on the initiative created by Columbia Green.
Peak Drift Brewing Company is expanding locally + globally, announced a new taproom menu, an shared updates on the brewery.
South Carolina Pride Movement’s Pride Week is in full swing, with the Pride Festival kicking off later this week.
This year’s Fireflies Holiday Lights promises to be bigger, better, and brighter. See what packages, food options, and activities are available for the whole family.
“Those Lavender Whales & Friends & Family: A Community Concert Film” premieres at the Nickelodeon Theater to honor Aaron Graves’ life and legacy, featuring performances by surviving band members, friends, and family from a June 2023 tribute concert.
We’re giving you the 411 on the Cola’s landmarks — from the Gervais Street Bridge to Adluh Flour. Learn about their history, fun facts, and just why Soda Citizens and visitors alike find them so iconic.
Get ready for more espresso, teas, and baked goods, Soda Citizens. Construction on the Lazy Daisy Coffee Co. coffee shop is supposed to start in the fall and open in early 2025. Check out a handful of recently-opened restaurants in Forest Acres.
You can’t spell friend without fried — This year’s SC State Fair will take place Wednesday, Oct. 9, and run through Sunday, Oct. 20.