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• Steve Hofstetter | Fri., Oct. 21 | 8 p.m. | The Senate, 1022 Senate St, Columbia | $23.00 - $98.00 | The former Sports Illustrated columnist, comedian, author, and podcast host is out on tour for his new book “Follow Your Dream (Unless it’s Stupid).
• The NoMa Flea | Fri., Oct. 21 - Fri., Dec. 16 | 6-9 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St, Columbia | Free | The Friday market features vintage curators, candle makers, fine artists, herbal healers, fashion designers, local jewelers, and expert collectors with beverages + foods available.
• Cody Webb Country Music Concert at 2022 Black Bass World Championship | Fri., Oct. 21 | 5:30-11 p.m. | Dreher Island State Park , 3677 State Park Rd, Prosperity | Free | The concert at Dreher Island State Park featuring country artist Cody Webb takes place as the USA Bass Team weighs in the fish at day two of the XVI Bass World Championship.

• Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Football vs. Texas A&M Aggies Football | Sat., Oct. 22 | 8 a.m. | Williams-Brice Stadium, 1174 George Rogers Blvd, Columbia | $70.00 - $130.00 | The Gamecocks take on Texas A&M for a night game during the SC State Fair.
• Quick Start at Midlands Tech | Sat., Oct. 22 | 9-11:30 a.m. | Midlands Technical College - Airport Campus, 1260 Lexington Dr., West Columbia | Free | Come to Midlands Technical College’s Quick Start day to find out more and apply for free tuition for the spring semester.
• Midlands Gaming’s 5th Annual Fall Fest | Sat., Oct. 22 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane, Columbia | Free | The 5th Annual Fall Festival and Fright Fight features gaming tournaments, vendors, games, raffles, and more.
• Spooky Saturday at the State Museum | Sat., Oct. 22; Sat., Oct. 29 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St. | Adults, $8.95; seniors, $7.95; kids, $6.95 | Halloween fun returns to the State Museum with spooky shows and more — little Soda Citizens age 3-12 in costume get in free.*

• Junior Gamecock Club Halloween Party | Sun., Oct. 23 | 4-7 p.m. | Founders Park, 431 Williams Street, Columbia | $0.00 - $10.00 | The Junior Gamecock Club is hosting a Junior Gamecock Club Halloween Party at Founders Park featuring Halloween-themed carnival games, a photo booth, dunk tank, candy jar + gourd decorating, face painting, balloon art, prizes, and more.
• Anahata & Friends Kirtan with Special Guest Rupam Ghosh | Sun., Oct. 23 | 4 p.m. | femme x COLUMBIA, 1501 Richland St, Columbia | Ryan Shah is an Indian classical drummer from South Carolina who has studied under Pralad Khatri and Ustad Sabir Khan.

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• The Marriott Moxy brand hotel under construction at 1200 Main St., across from the State House, shared plans for a rooftop bar and underground “speakeasy.” The basement is currently home to The Whig, which announced its plans to close after 17 years. 🏨 (The State)

• The Cason Development Group announced the construction of a 14,700 sqft commercial building at the corner of Brentwood + Forest Drive that will have space for a restaurant and office tenant. The building is the second phase of a mixed-use development project that will also include 11 townhomes. 🚧

• $1.5 million — that’s the amount aircraft manufacturer Boeing is donating to UofSC’s Center for Civil Rights History and Research. The gift will establish the James E. and Emily E. Clyburn Endowed Chair of Public Service and Civic Engagement Fund. The endowed chair was awarded to UofSC associate professor Bobby Donaldson. (WACH)
• 4,700+. The manufacturing jobs that have been posted in Columbia to date this year (more than 30,300 statewide). Nephron Pharmaceuticals highlighted SC’s growing manufacturing industry during Creators Wanted, a week-long event in early October that included a celebration of National Manufacturing Day on Fri., Oct. 7.*

• A group of researchers and students from Georgia Tech + UofSC started burying 86 probes and a seismic station on the north side of Fort Jackson to measure seismic activity. The first earthquake struck nearly a year ago setting off a swarm felt throughout the Midlands over the past year. 🌎 (The Post and Courier)

• Only one place to go from here. The Gamecock men’s basketball team was voted to finish last in the SEC media preseason poll. New head coach Lamont Paris is starting from scratch with last year’s top six scorers gone. Local freshman star player GG Jackson + transfers look to prove the prediction wrong. 🏀 (On3)

• Drop the needle and let the record spin. Richland Library launched a new vinyl collection with more than 150 albums of all genres available. Cardholders can check out two albums at a time for up to seven days. DYK — over 41.7 million LPs were sold in 2021? 🪡

• Historic Columbia is holding its fall plant sale on Fri., Oct. 28 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 29 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The sale includes a wide array of plants propagated from the Living Collections across all historic sites. 🌿
• Here’s a friendly reminder that Halloween is almost here. Have you bought your costume yet? What about the candy? And if you want to be the coolest parent or grandparent on the block — while increasing your trick-or-treater’s nighttime visibility — grab this affordable 100-pack of glow sticks.*

• Wingard’s Market (1403 N Lake Dr, Lexington) will host its Holiday Soiree and Open House on Fri., Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The holiday event will feature Faithful Foods, Sour and Salt Bakery, Creative Energy Candles + holiday-inspired cocktails, specials, and giveaways.

• MUSC Health earned an impressive ranking by Forbes Magazine as South Carolina’s No. 4 Best Employer — not just in healthcare, but of any company in the state with 500+ employees. See the rankings + why the healthcare system earned a top nod.*

• Cheers to the weekend. Celebrate the end of the work week (responsibly) with this Bud Light Seltzer Poinsettia Punch recipe for an at-home happy hour. 🥂 *