How did it start?

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What’s new?

• Dialed, 1902 State St. A
• Piecewise Coffee, 2001 State St.
• Swatch Graphics, 1931 State St.
• Steel Hands Brewing, 2350 Foreman St.
• Salvage Sisters, coming soon
• State of the Art, 2007 State St.
• Trini Lime Caribbean Cafe, 2008 State St.
• The Studio Square, coming soon

Celebrate fall

• Richland County Tennis Center Grand Re-opening | Tues., Sept. 27 | 10 a.m. | Richland County Tennis Center, 7500 Parklane Rd. | Free | Go see the 12 newly redone courts and bleachers. 🎾
• Dispose of Waste Pesticides at Local Event | Tues., Sept. 27 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | ECOFLO, 1741 Calks Ferry Rd., Lexington | Free | The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is offering residents and businesses the opportunity to safely dispose of outdated, unusable, or unwanted pesticides. 🌱

• The Supper Club At Chayz Lounge | Wed., Sept. 28 | 6-9 p.m. | Chayz Lounge, 607 Meeting St., West Columbia | $20 | Each week you will experience a symphony of flavors and artistry, lovingly prepared with exceptional flair by Chef Augusta and her talented team. 🎷

• The Contemporaries present Beer and Brats on Boyd Plaza | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. | Enjoy a family-friendly event with German music, cuisine, art, and beer. 🍻
• Nephron Career Fair | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 3-7 p.m. | Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, 4500 12th Street Extension, West Columbia | Free | Discover the career that is right for you at the Nephron Pharmaceuticals Career Fair. 💼

• Rock Around the Clock | Fri., Sept. 30-Sat., Oct. 1 | Fri., 8-11 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | 100 Congress St., Winnsboro | Free | Enjoy this annual festival that includes a concert, classic car and truck show + more.*

• Jam Room Music Festival 2022 | Sat., Oct. 1 | 12 a.m.-10 p.m. | Downtown Columbia, 1400 Block | Free | The Jam Room Music Festival returns to Columbia’s Main Street for the first time since 2019 headlined by Sun Ra Arkestra, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and Titus Andronicus. 🎶

• Cherry Place Farms Fall Festival | Every Sat. + Sun. in October | Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m. | Cherry Place Farms, 922 Oakdale Rd., Rock Hill | Free | Enjoy a self-guided farm tour featuring a corn maze and pumpkin patch (read: your next fall outing with family or friends). 🌽*

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• Stoner’s Pizza Joint is opening a third Midlands location in the Lake Carolina neighborhood and will be located at 5 Lake Carolina Way, Ste 130. The quick-service pizza franchise is expected to open the new location sometime in October. 🍕
• Another Cava is coming soon to the Midlands. The Zöes Kitchen in Lexington — located at 5166 Sunset Blvd. beside Red Bowl — is closing + will reopen as the second Cava location in the Midlands. An opening date for the new customization bowl restaurant has not been announced. 🥗 (The State)

• Taco’s Nayarit — located off Two Notch Road near the International Corridor + soon-to-come Irmo location — landed on Yelp’s list of top 100 taco spots in America. Don’t stop at the tacos though, the gorditas and chalupas are equally as delicious. 🌮 (The State)
• If you’re trying to eat healthier, check out Lowes Foods’ Brown Bag options, which features no artificial flavors or sweeteners, synthetic colors, high fructose corn syrup, or MSG.*

• The SC State Museum is ready for spooky season and introduced a new lineup of events — dark history tours, special themed laser nights, and new Planetarium shows — that will begin this weekend. See the full calendar of activities here.
• Tickets are on sale for the Lexington Police Department Foundation’s Fall Festival happening on Tues., Oct. 25. The family event will feature live entertainment, fair rides, local food + a costume contest. Individual tickets are $5. 🎟

• Calling all vendors. ‘Tis the season to apply for femme x COLUMBIA’s Holiday Market. Small business owners, artists + makers are encouraged to apply for a 10x10 spot. The market will take place on Sun., Dec. 11 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Applications are due no later than Mon., Oct. 31.

• Get familiar with some of SC’s birds. Our state has hundreds of year-round + migrating bird species, and birdwatching is a great way to spot some of them. This hobby doesn’t require expensive gear and you may be able to spot some in your very own backyard. Read our tips and tricks. 🐦

• Tickets are on sale for the 25th Carolina Downhome Blues Festival in Camden. The four-day festival is presented by the Kershaw County Arts Center with concerts taking place in various restaurants, venues, and galleries throughout the downtown area. This year’s fest will kick off a “Blues” art installation in the Bassett Gallery. 🪕

• The countdown is on for the South Carolina State Fair, returning Oct. 12-23. Pro tip: Buy your tickets early to get 50% off admission so you can enjoy rides, entertainment, and satisfy all your fried-food cravings on a budget. 🎡 *

• Football season is in full swing. If you’re headed to a game this fall, don’t forget to pack your game day essentials in a stadium approved bag. This clear crossbody with 8,000+ positive reviews is a must + we also love this trendy fanny pack option.*
• Swag alert. You can get everything from hats to sunglasses to t-shirts from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) online store. Start shopping. ✈️ *

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