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Build a local Thanksgiving Day dinner 🍗

Build a Thanksgiving Day meal
War Mouth Thanksgiving turkey

War Mouth Thanksgiving turkeys on the smoker | Photo via War Mouth

Thanksgiving is just 16 days away + with the way these last few weeks have flown by, you may be planning your Thanksgiving day meal.

We’ve got you covered with a list of nine local options to build a four-course meal for the entire family. Could 2022 could be the year you host an entire Thanksgiving without needing to cook a single thing? 🍗

🧀 Appetizers
  • Charcuterie board from Two Gals Graze | Pre-orders are open for expertly arranged boards with meats, cheeses, fruits, olives, and sweets.
  • Deviled eggs from Spotted Salamander (1531 Richland St.) | The downtown lunch hot spot is known for its daily deviled egg specials and this Thanksgiving pre-order features an assortment of those.
đŸ„Ź Sides
🩃 The Main Event
  • Cajun Fried Turkey from Fleur de Licious Creole (2700 Broad River Rd.) | The whole turkey is injected with secret juices, covered in a signature blend of Cajun seasonings, and deep-fried in peanut oil — a Louisiana tradition.
  • Whole Smoked Turkey from Shealy’s (340 E Columbia Ave., Batesburg-Leesville) |The iconic BBQ joint can do it all. Reserve your smoked turkey by Nov. 18 and pick it up on Thanksgiving day.
  • Whole Smoked Turkey from The War Mouth (1209 Franklin St.) | All pickups for the turkeys that are smoked low and slow will take place Tues., Nov. 22 + Wed., Nov. 23.
🍰 Dessert
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Tuesday, Nov. 8
Wednesday, Nov. 9
  • Workshop Theatre presents Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller | Wed., Nov. 9 - Sun., Nov. 13 | 8-11 p.m. | Columbia College - Cottingham Theatre, 1301 Columbia College Drive, Columbia | $15.00 - $22.00 | Patrick Michael Kelly’s direction brings to life the story of the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness.
Thursday, Nov. 10
  • Devine Night Out | Thu., Nov. 10 | 5-8 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 709 Woodrow St, Columbia | Free | Join Devine Street for a night of shopping, dining, and socializing.
  • Meet the Designer: Perkins & Will Tour of WestLawn | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St, Columbia | $10 | Meet CMA affinity group the Columbia Design League to explore the WestLawn project, Cola’s first-ever cross-laminated timber building, located in the BullStreet District.*
  • Meeting Street Artisan Market | Thu., Nov. 10, Sat., Dec. 3 | 4-8 p.m. | Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West, Columbia | The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce.
Friday, Nov. 11
  • Arts & Draughts | Fri., Nov. 11 | 7-11 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St, Columbia | Enjoy beer from The Whig, live music, DIY art projects, scavenger hunts, unique perspective tours, and a variety of food vendors.
  • Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza | Fri., Nov. 11 | 6 p.m. | The Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St, Columbia | $33.00 - $63.00 | Take your kids to see some of their favorites and heroes while wearing their own costume.

We have a monthly 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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A view of the Columbia Museum of Art's Boyd Plaza on Main Street.

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Main Street District (MSD) has been making Soda City’s Main Street a fun place to live, work + play for over 21 years. Cultural events, service projects, and community-wide celebrations are all common sights, with the district additionally being home to many of COLA’s most popular attractions. Think: Soda City Market, First Thursday on Main, Indie Grits Festival, and more.

Looking to spend a day (or night) downtown? Call the “yellow shirts” for a complimentary shuttle to anywhere within the district’s 36-block radius. Running daily from 7 a.m.-11:30 p.m, MSD ambassadors can take you places like:
  • A date night destination
  • Any of the district’s diverse stores or boutiques
  • Events like Arts and Draughts, happening this Fri., Nov. 11
Pro tip: Sign up for MSD’s newsletter to stay in the know about upcoming events and activities (read: just in time for the holiday season).*
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Weather
  • 71Âș | Sunny | 1% chance of rain
Today Is
  • Election Day. Polls are open until 7 p.m. Here is a guide to need-to-know information about how and where to vote, along with what we’re voting on in the General Election.
Coming Soon
  • Sweet GG’s Bakery has closed its location at 4347 Fort Jackson Blvd. and is relocating to 631 Harden St. Ste. B in Five Points, the former Local Buzz location. The new location is under renovation and no opening date has been announced. đŸ„§
Sports
  • GOOOOALLLL. Congratulations to USC women’s soccer for winning the 2022 SEC Tournament. The squad defeated the No. 1 seed Alabama on Sunday, handing them their first SEC loss of the season. Next up, the women take on Wake Forest in the first round of the NCAA tournament. âšœ
Seasonal
  • The South Carolina State Christmas Tree arrived at the State House yesterday morning. The 35 ft tall Norway Spruce from Henderson Tree Farms in Morganton, NC will be lit on Sun., Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. by Gov. Henry McMaster at the Governor’s Candlelighting event. đŸŒČ
Drink
  • Drip Coffee in Five Points is giving away a free coffee or espresso drink and Azalea Coffee Bar is giving 50% off your drink order today when you present your “I Voted” sticker. Head to the polls to vote for Governor, State Superintendent of Education, US Senate, and other local races. ☕
Community
  • Looking to get rid of the pumpkin on your front porch? Check out these Midlands farms in search of pumpkin donations to feed livestock. The gourds are a natural dewormer and a favorite snack of pigs, cows, and goats. 🐐 (Cola Daily)
Holiday
  • The SC State Museum will be open on Veterans Day (Fri., Nov. 11) and is offering free admission to all active duty and retired military. The museum’s current rotating exhibits feature “Apollo 16 & Beyond: South Carolina in Space” + “The South Carolina Watermedia Society’s 45th Annual National Juried Exhibition.”
Eat
  • The latest star of a viral board trend: cream cheese. That’s right, cream cheese boards are the latest internet sensation. (Think: fig + honey or everything-but-the-bagel boards. Yes, please.) Pick your base to create your own.*
Travel
  • Did you know flying out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) increases the possibility of new routes and new airlines? Here are four other reasons you should consider flying local on your next trip. ✈ *
Announced
  • Things are about to get ugly because we want to see your best ugly holiday sweater design. If it’s selected, it will be featured on a sweatshirt in our COLAtoday Six & Main shop for purchase. How ugly can you get? Email your design to us. 👀
DYK
  • Did you know there’s still time to share your Black Friday deals with our COLAtoday readers? Promote your business with us by submitting a deal to be included in our Fri., Nov. 25 newsletter. Pricing varies by market + must be submitted by Wed., Nov. 16.
Real Estate
  • Commercial real estate and property management firm Wilson Kibler recently added a residential management division. Wilson Kibler Residential Services will take over management of historic 1321 Lofts on Lady St. + the Lofts at Lourie’s on Main St.*
Beauty
  • Consider us influenced by this best-selling mascara, which has 20,000+ five-star reviews. Thrive Causemetics’ Liquid Lash Extensions Mascaraℱ delivers a phenomenal look, a non-toxic formula, and even creates longer, stronger, and healthier eyelashes over time. Bonus: Get 15% off your entire first purchase.*
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Calling all ugly sweaters
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How ugly can you get?

Graphic by 6AM City

It’s sweater weather, and we want to make it count.

Send us your ugly Christmas sweatshirt designs for a chance to be featured on our all-over print sweatshirts + added to our online Six & Main store.

We don’t want to see the good, just the ugly.
SEND YOUR DESIGNS HERE
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by David.

Editor’s pick: For a few years we bought our smoked turkey from Josh Bumgarner of Smokey Loggins + Transmission Arcade. He’s not advertising them this year, but if you’d like to try some delicious smoked wings, stop by Transmission Arcade and order a dozen.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Read our Election Day guide, here.
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Editorial: Samantha Robertson, David Stringer, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Kaylee Holland, Ashlea Hearn, Emily Shea | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.

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