Culture

Don’t know what to do with a specific item or where to start if you’re curious about recycling in Columbia? We’ve got you.
Winner: “Columbia’s Skyline at Night” by Timothy M.
City authorities are investigating the theft of “The Gong,” an art sculpture celebrating late PR executive Marvin Chernoff, known for his contributions to The Vista District.
The semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were announced on Jan. 24. City Limits Barbeque, Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles, and Lula Drake Wine Parlour from Columbia were named to the list.
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
Explore a symphony of non-alcoholic mocktails around Columbia from seven restaurants that were recommended by our followers.
Columbia’s largest St. Pat’s in Five Points festival returns with live music, featuring several regional performances, on Saturday, March 16.
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The EdVenture Market, one of many Worlds of Work exhibits, recently underwent a refresh that brings a new and improved shopping experience to the children’s museum.
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our COLAtoday Picture of the Year contest.
Whether you’re looking for athletic classes, art classes, or cooking classes we’ve got recommendations for how to keep learning in Columbia.
Peer into the future and use your knowledge of our city to predict what will happen in 2024.
Sure you can stay somewhere overnight, but is it a Golden Girls-themed Airbnb? Take a look inside this eclectic bnb and book it next time you’re looking to stay in Five Points
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Soda Citizens were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
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Here’s everything you need to know about attending your first concert (hint: there’s no need to be intimidated).
We want to see those socks sag after being filled to the brim with local stocking stuffer gifsts from around Columbia.
The holidays are over and you may be wondering how to recycle your Christmas tree around Columbia. We’re giving you several ideas on how to dispose of your holiday tree, including local drop-offs or providing nutrients to your gardens.
We asked and you answered. Our readers brainstormed locations + plots for a potential future movie filmed in the festive Soda City. We present — the Hallmark movie set in Columbia that was written by you.
Columbia hasn’t been the filming location for a Hallmark holiday movie — yet. We’re asking our readers to brainstorm locations + plots for a potential future movie filmed in the festive Soda City.
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Let’s try something new. Instead of gifting someone a material item, allow them to unwrap the best giftable experiences in Columbia.
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Dr. Kelly Garvin of Lexington Family Practice weighs in on what she would order at this pan-Asian cocktail bar and izakaya.
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‘Tis the season to shop local — and the Main Street District has you covered.
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Cola compares.
See what Editors Sam and David are shopping this year.
Today, we’re diving into our reader’s data to give you your COLAtoday wrapped — sharing with you our reader’s top articles, social posts, and more from this year.
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This must-see exhibition features pieces from McQueen’s most celebrated fashion collections along with photographer Ann Ray’s intimate, behind-the-scenes photographs, taken over the course of their 13-year friendship.
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Now in its second year, this Midlands tradition is back — and it’s bigger + brighter.
Mike Gibson, a topiary artist in Columbia, transforms landscapes into living stories with his unique ‘illusion topiary’ style.
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