Grab a local lunch from the deli located inside of Rosewood Market. | Photo via @rosewoodmarketsc
When you stroll around Rosewood, you’re sampling some of the best that Cola has to offer. This eclectic + vibrant neighborhood has a little bit of everything — from young families and college students to artists and retirees.
The neighborhood has grown since its early days, so we wanted to check out what’s currently brewing here. If you haven’t explored it in a while, it might be time to rediscover why so many people — maybe even you — love to call it home.
Need to know
You’re not the only one with your eyes set on Rosewood. Since the year 2000, the area’s population has grown by 13.2%. Rosewood is known for its numerous parks,itsaward-winning elementary school(which is walkable within the neighborhood), its rich history, an urban farm, and more.
Eat + drink
From mainstay restaurants that have been around since the dawn of the neighborhood to up-and-coming spots you must try, you won’t go hungry in Rosewood.
Rockaway Athletic Club is a must-visit spot serving up hushpuppies, burgers, and pimento cheese fries — made from the recipe of the co-founder David Melson’s mom.
Dano’s Pizza has been a Rosewood mainstay for 18 years. Get your pizzas, calzones, and subs here.
If you’re craving a fresh-made sandwich for lunch, try 5th Avenue Deli. Bonus: David’s favorite sandwich is the Ray Tanner. DYK: Many of the sandwiches are named after Rosewood neighborhood streets and Gamecock baseball players.
Hunter Gatherer Alehouse is Columbia’s oldest brewery we recommend going to its hangar location — Hunter Gatherer Hangar — at 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd.
Established in 1942, Rosewood Dairy Bar offers soft-serve ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, and even fried bologna sandwiches.
Entertainment
The community of Rosewood is constantly organizing exciting events and festivities, but here are just a few:
The Rosewood Arts & Music Festival is a free outdoor festival featuring multiple stages of live entertainment, visual arts, poets, and music. Plan ahead to attend on Sat., Oct. 15.
Keep the good times rolling at the Rosewood Crawfish Festival and get your fill of Cajun favorites, live music, arts + crafts vendors, and a carnival for the kids.
Celebrate Mardi Gras at the annual Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya Mardi Gras Festival. Catch the free parade and then delve into an evening of eating, craft vendors + live music at City Roots.
Where to live
If you’re sold + looking to buy a home in the area, here are some housing options currently on the market:
1618 Hollywood Dr. | 3 BD, 3 BA | $360,000 | Lovely brick home with a remodeled kitchen + shaded backyard.
1455 Laburnum Dr. | 5 BD, 4 BA |$275,000 | All brick home featuring three master suites + a back patio.
311 S Ott Rd. | 3 BD, 2 BA | $275,000 | Right in the middle of Rosewood, this house features a sunroom and spacious backyard.
Click the button below to continue to read about Rosewood, what not to miss, what’s up and coming, and its rich history.
Columbia’s 35th Annual Greek Festival | Fri., Sept. 16-Sun., Sept. 18 | Columbia | The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral welcomes you and offers our hospitality for the annual Greek Festival. 🥙
PARK(ing) Day 2022 | Fri., Sept. 16 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | 1600 Main Street Block | Free | PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists, and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into PARK(ing) spaces – temporary public spaces. 🚙
The Vegabonds | Fri., Sept. 16 | 8 p.m. | The Senate, 1022 Senate St.| $23 | Listen to the Nashville-based American new southern rock band from Alabama + The Stews. 🎶
Barrel Aged Release Party | Fri., Sept. 16 | 12-10 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, 2350 Foreman St., Cayce | Free | Celebrate the limited release of the Barrel Aged Imperial Oatmeal Stout with live music from Josh Brannon Band and a cookout in the Beer Garden. 🍻 *
Saturday
2022 Fall Arts and Crafts Market Extravaganza | Sat., Sept. 17-Sun., Sept. 18 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | 3483 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia | Free | The Midland’s Crafters Association in conjunction with the SC State Farmers Market presents the annual 2022 Fall Arts & Craft Market Extravaganza with Silent Auction to benefit Harvest Hope Food. 💐
Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture | Sat., Sept. 17 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Mann-Simons Site, 1403 Richland St. | Free | This event is a free outdoor festival that brings musicians, artisans, dancers, and storytellers together to celebrate South Carolina’s Black history and culture. 🎉
Sunday
Classic Cars Cruise In! | Sun., Sept. 18 | 12-4 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, 2350 Foreman St. | Check out as many as 30-50 classic cars on site. 🚙
Monday
Smoked Prime Rib Night | Mon., Sep. 19 | 4-10 p.m. | Chapin Branch Library, 129 Columbia Ave., Chapin | $25 | The Chophouse Signature Smoked Prime Rib is served with new potatoes, green beans, and more for $25.
Plan Ahead
Alsacian Oktoberfest Wine Dinner | Tues., Sept. 27 | 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. | Hampton Street Vineyard, 1207 Hampton St. | $78 plus tax + gratuity | Three courses paired with four wines and two beers highlighting the food and wine of Alsace, a French wine region that shares a border and culture with Germany. *
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.
For tickets to local and regional events, check out our 6AM Tickets resale marketplace.*
Ethnomusicologist and series host Dr. Birgitta Johnson, pictured here with blues artist and SC native Adia Victoria, leads each conversation in the series. | Photo by Drew Baron for the Columbia Museum of Art
Hey, COLA — Michaela here. 👋 I recently joined the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA) for a celebration of Black music. More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series dives into the history, evolution, and influence of Black music across all genres.
Featured artist Adia Victoria spoke about her journey to discovering the blues and leaning into her identity as a Southern Black woman. The conversation was followed by a performance of Victoria’s original poetry with guitarist Mason Hickman featuring dance interpretations by Columbia-based dancer Erin Bailey.
Here’s more on the series + how you can Try This.
What we tried (with pricing):
I reserved my spot in advance on the CMA’s website — although admission is free, attendees must RSVP to secure a spot. The galleries and cash bar open at 6 p.m., which gives guests a chance to explore the museum, grab a beer or glass of wine (~$5), and mingle before the event.
Congaree River Keeper gave a Coal Tar Cleanup project update. The water behind the coffer dam is beginning to be pumped out. Contractors will then seal the dam before relocating mussels. Specialty contractors will remove any potential unexploded ordinances before removing coal tar sometime in spring. Keep up with the project here. 💧
Coming Soon
KPot Korean BBQ and Hot Pot are coming soon to Columbia. The new all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant will be located at 280 Harbison Blvd., where Krab Hut used to be. The menu will be filled with sliced meats, vegetables, dumplings, seafood, and more. An opening date hasn’t been announced. 🍖 (The State)
7 Brew — a national drive-thru style coffee chain — and a medical buildingare coming soon. The shop and medical development will be located on one-acre of property located on the corner of Forest Drive + Beltline Blvd. Construction will begin in December and be completed before the end of 2023. ☕️ (The Post and Courier)
Number
$4 million. The amount ABB Inc.,one of the largest manufacturers of electric vehicle chargers, is investing in a new facilitycoming to West Columbia. It will be located at 1000 Technology Dr., near Lexington Family Practice in West Columbia. Once operating at capacity, ~10,000 chargers will be produced per year + bring ~100 jobs. ⚡️ (Columbia Biz Report)
Seasonal
It’s corn! Clinton Sease Farm’s eight-acre corn maze is reopening today + will be open every weekend through Sun., Nov. 6. The fall-favorite farm also offers a new low ropes course, multiple playgrounds, campfires, hay rides, and the Farmer Sease’s Pumpkin Patch. Grab your tickets here. 🎃
Drink
Hannah Wade from the Post and Courier asked local bartenders the dos + don’ts of bar etiquette so you can avoid being “that person” at the bar. Learn tips on how to order, get your drinks faster, and help your bartender during a rush. 🍸 (The Post and Courier)
Soda Citizens
Lexington High school student, Faith Blair + her dog, Shiver are heading to The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this year. Faith has been awarded several ribbons including, “Best Junior Handler” and will begin to show her 13-week-old Samoyed puppy in December. 🏆 (WACH Fox)
What would you do to save the life of a 2 year old who just had both kidneys removed? One SC woman lost 100 pounds in a determination to be eligibleto donate her kidney to her niece. See her moving story. (Hint: It has a happy ending.) *
Job
How does working for one of the fastest-growing(and women-owned)companies in South Carolina sound?Visit Nephron Pharmaceuticals’state-of-the-art facility and find out how to join a team of 2,500 employees at the Nephron Career Fair on Thurs., Sept. 29. Learn more + register.*
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Puzzle created with Jigsaw Explorer | Graphic by COLAtoday
There’s something soothing about working on a puzzle, whether you’re onbreak at work or stuck inside on vacation. We wanted to bring you some of that namaste in our newsletter, so here’s a Cola hotspot for you to put back together. Can anyone guess the subject from the photo below?
(Here’s a hint: You might spot “Marcel the Shell” here.)
You can make this as difficult or easy as you like (from six to 1,054 pieces) and there’s even a multiplayer mode. It also keeps track of your time — send us a screenshot of your quickest finish and we might just have to shout out your puzzle prowess.
Editor’s pick: The best thing about my week has been the weather. It’s been so nice sitting outside while I work or finding a patio during lunch. Speaking of patios, I know one patio you can find me sitting on soon that’s currently being developed on Main Street. 👀
Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Check out your guide to the annual Greek Festival, here.
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