David here. 👋 Take me out to the ballgame one more time. The Fireflies will close their season at home this weekend against the Charleston Riverdogs and, if you’re a Grateful Dead fan, you’re in luck. Friday night is Grateful Dead night and the first 1,000 fans will receive a free Columbia Fireflies t-shirt. The Riverdogs are currently in first place in the division and clinched a playoff birth with a win in extra innings last night.
2022 Tunnel-Towers 5k Run & Walk | Fri., Sept. 9 | 7 p.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. | Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries forward a legacy of courage and heroism.
The Big Grab - Blythewood, SC | Fri., Sept. 9 | Columbia | 50 miles of yard sale through North Hwy 21 from I-20 | If you are a bargain-hunter, the weekend after Labor Day is your time to hunt in Blythewood and beyond.
Drive-In Movies at The Big MO | Fri., Sept. 9 | 7-11 p.m. | The Big Mo, 5822 Columbia Hwy N., Monetta | Catch a movie at the drive-in before the season ends in November. 🎥
The Music Man at Town Theatre | Fri., Sept. 9 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St., Columbia | $15-25 | When a con man tries to swindle an entire town out of their money to start a boys’ band, it leads to an old-fashioned love story.
AT THE HEART OF IT ALL | Sat., Sept. 10 | 8 p.m. | Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St. | Free | Trustus Theatre is proud to bring 39 years of supporters and performers together for a two-night-only performance in honor of our founders, Jim and Kay Thigpen.
The Devil Wears Prada: Zombie Tour North America | Sat., Sept. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | The Senate, 1022 Senate St. | $20 | Metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada is back on the road supporting their new EP “ZII.” 🎸
Old Crow Medicine Show | Sat., Sept. 10 | 8 p.m. | The Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St. | $35-75.00 | Catch the Americana band perform their song “Wagon Wheel” made into a country hit by Darius Rucker. 🪕
Sun., Sept 11
21st Anniversary 9/11 Morning of Remembrance Ceremony | Sun., Sept. 11 | 8 a.m. | Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St. | The 9/11 Remembrance Foundation of South Carolina will pay tribute to South Carolina First Responders and Military Service Members during the “21st Anniversary 9/11 Morning of Remembrance” program.
The Great Amazing Race (Columbia) | Sun., Sept. 11 | Sesquicentennial State Park, 9564 Two Notch Rd. | America’s Most Popular Amazing Race Series for adults + kids benefiting pediatric cancer.
Check out our recent Reel from Tati’s Island Cuisine on Broad River Road. If you’re trying the Jamaican eatery this weekend, make sure to get there early. Last week was a sell-out.
Concert
Mentioned above is the Old Crow Medicine Show concert at Township Auditorium, but don’t miss the opener, Junior Brown. He had a couple of Billboard top 100 hits in the 1990s and is known as one of the best guitarists with his double-neck hybrid electric guitar and lap steel.
ICYMI
Earlier this year we askedGamecock Athletics photographer Jacob Reeves 11 questions about Cola and the football content he’s been creating. Now that the season is underway, look at his latest photographs here.
GREAT ESCAPES
A salty seaside getaway to Virginia Beach, VA
Great Escapes: Our guide to Virginia Beach, VA
Catch a sunrise at Sandbridge Beach. | Photo by 6AM City
Planning a getaway? Check out Virginia Beach, VA, a coastal city rich in art, history, outdoor activities + mouth-watering cuisine.
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