Explore the 29206 zip code. | Photo from unitedstateszipcodes.org
DYK there are 34 zip codes that span Columbia? You may know relative information about different areas of our city, but we’re deep-diving into one of the zip codes so you can puzzle piece together the Capital City through data. Are you ready?
This group is mostly made up of those who prefer convenience and care about their community + the environment. Most prefer to use the latest technology, tend to fall between the 20-34 age group, and spend the majority of their money on housing and food.
This group is made up of urban-living individuals who probably drive an SUV and spend money on home remodeling or maintenance. They prefer organic foods, are generous with their money, are well insured, and have a plan for retirement.
This group is beginning to retire but shows no signs of slowing down. They enjoy travel, are well educated, own luxury cars, rely on financial planners, take their health seriously — preferring organic foods and staying active, and spend money on arts + entertainment.
Columbia Fireflies: Miller Lite $2 Tuesday | Tues., Sept. 6 | Segra Park | 7:05 p.m. | $5+ | Enjoy $2 hot dogs, popcorn, fountain sodas, and 12-oz. Miller Lites as the Fireflies take on the Charleston RiverDogs. 🍻*
Wednesday
The Supper Club At Chayz Lounge | Wed., Sep. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Chayz Lounge, 607 Meeting St., West Columbia | $20 | Experience a symphony of flavors and artistry, lovingly prepared with exceptional flair by Chef Augusta and her talented team. 🎷
Peak Drift Oktoberfest | Wed., Sep. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Smoked, 1643 Main St. | $35 | Enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration on Smoked’s patio and courtyard. 🍺
Friday
Fallapalooza | Fri., Sep. 9 | 6 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W Main St., Lexington | $18 | This event will feature three tribute bands, the gates will open at 6 p.m., and there will be food + drink for sale. 🎶
The Music Man | Fri., Sept. 9-Sat., Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 11, 3 p.m. | Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. | $25 | When a con man tries to swindle an entire town out of its money to start a boys’ band, it leads to an old-fashioned love story. 🎭 *
Saturday
Nested | Sat., Sep. 10 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | femme x COLUMBIA, 1501 Richland St., | Nested at Femme is an opportunity to commune with like minds in a beautiful feminine space while attending educational sessions led by four Columbia area providers.
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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You haven’t experienced Charleston until you’ve experienced jazz
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The Charleston Jazz Orchestra is led by Maestro Robert Lewis and features the region’s top musicians. | Photo by JB McCabe
Charleston is to jazz music like shrimp is to grits — you can’t have one without the other, and Charleston Jazz’s14th season is packed with shows to help you get your musical fix. Here are a few we’re adding to our calendar:
🎶 Cuban Carnival When:Sat., Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. + 8 p.m. Where: Charleston Music Hall Tickets: $25+
🎶 Miles Ahead When:Sat., Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. + 8 p.m. Where:Charleston Music Hall Tickets:$25+*
86º | Scattered Thunderstorms | 50% chance of rain ⛈
Coming Soon
Creature Comforts Brewing Co. is coming soon to Columbia and will be distributing four year-round beers through its partnership with BevSouth. Look out for Tropicália, Automatic, Athena, and Bibo pouring on draft around town beginning this month. BevSouth alluded to Craft and Draft + Weco Bottle and Biergarten carrying the beers. 🍻
Job
Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) is hiring a full-time Interim Executive Director. The position will be remote and the candidate will work with the 32-member board, communications agencies, and will aid in the execution of Crash Course Columbia and Capture Columbia. Find more information about the position here.
Community
The City of Cayce is holding its annual photography contest for its yearly calendar. If you are interested in submitting the deadline is Fri., Sept. 9. You can submit up to three images, but they must be landscape + showcase Cayce locations. Find more information on the contest here. 📸
Take your love for COLAtoday to the next level by joining our new membership program. Support local journalism while enjoying perks like: exclusive birthday deals, shoutouts on our member wall, discounts from our online shop (Six & Main) + more. 🎉
Sports
New license plates honoring South Carolina women’s basketball’s national championships are now available for purchase. The new design features the 2017 + 2022 National Championship logos. Fans can pay $70 every two years and a percentage of the revenue collected will go toward UofSC scholarships. 🚙 (Gamecocks Online)
Cause
The Blood Connection is partnering with the Columbia Fireflies to host a blood drive at Segra Park this Thurs., Sept. 8 from 1-6 p.m. All donors will receive two free tickets to a future game and a Dug Out mug. ⚾ *
Drink
Ready for a brew-tiful Oktoberfest? Celebrate the season with the latest Steel Hands’ limited release: Festbier — a traditional Oktoberfest-style lager. Prost. 🍻 *
Celebrate
We want to wish a happy birthday to our teammate Kayla, 6AM City Senior Branded Content Editor. Happy birthday, Kayla! 🎉
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Development
Development
The first tenants have moved into WestLawn
Rendering of the new WestLawn building. | Photo provided by Flock and Rally.
The new WestLawn building — this city’s first Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) building — is the new home of Robinson Gray. The law firm is the first tenant of the retail + four-story office space in the heart of the BullStreet District.
Rendering of the new WestLawn building.
Photo provided by Flock and Rally.
The whole building is ~48,000 sqft, with ~34,000 of that space being office space. Robinson Gray has released several progress videos while it’s awaited its move and you can find more photos + updates about this projecthere.
Editor’s pick: I hope everyone had a lovely Labor Day weekend and spent time with loved ones. I spent the day with my husband and our pup, Casper bee-bopping around town. If we find ourselves without set plans, our Cola go-to activities include:
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