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Happy Thursday, Cola. David here. 👋 Pull out your poncho and raincoats; you’ll need to put them to the test this weekend while you’re out at LoCo Craft Beer Jam at City Roots Farm enjoying live music from SC musicians like Jordan Igoe and Darby Wilcox. With 40+ brews available, don’t let a little rain stop you from attending.

Here are nine more exciting events happening this weekend, Friday, April 7-Sunday, April 9.
 
Events
Friday, April 7
Saturday, April 8
  • LoCo Craft Beer Jam | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | City Roots Farm, 1005 Airport Blvd., Columbia | $5 | Choose from over 40 Craft Beers and enjoy three stages of live music, and food trucks at City Roots Farm.
  • Big Tree Hike at Congaree National Park | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 1-4 p.m. | Congaree National Park, 100 National Park Rd., Hopkins | Free — Registration required | This three-hour hike goes off trail and covers up to 5 miles total.
  • Main Street Food Tour | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 1:45-5 p.m. | Main Street, Columbia | $50 | Learn about the Capital City and try the local cuisine from five or more locally-owned restaurants.
  • Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Clinton Sease Farms | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Clinton Sease Farm, 382 Olde Farm Rd., Lexington | $10 | Bring your basket and hop on over to the Easter Egg Hunt.
  • Saluda Shoals Park Egg Hunt | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Saluda Shoals Park, Cattail Shelter 5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia | $5 | Bring your own basket to the Fields at Saluda Shoals Park for an Egg Hunt.
Sunday, April 9
  • Apollo 16 & Beyond: South Carolina in Space | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 301, Gervais St., Columbia | $8.95 | Fun fact — 50 years ago, South Carolinian Charles Duke became the youngest person to step on the Moon.
  • Dragon Room Pop-up | Sunday, Apr. 9 | 4-8 p.m. | WECO Bottle and Biergarten, 626 Meeting St., West Columbia | Price of purchase | Chefs will cook and serve dishes like Lobster Rangoon and Dandan Noodles showcasing the new menu of The Dragon Room restaurant coming to the Vista later this year.
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Cause
  • The Midlands Fatherhood Coalition — an organization engaging fathers in the positive support of their children — is hosting its Daddy & Me 5k on Saturday, June 17 at Saluda Shoals Park. Sign up here and use the code “COLA” for a registration discount.
Watch
  • Tonight is opening night for the Columbia Fireflies and we were able to stop by practice this week and watch the squad hit some dingers. Check out our Instagram reel for an up close look at this year’s team.
Shop
  • The Richland County Master Gardener Association is hosting a plant and garden treasures sale Thursday, April 20-Friday, 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Sandhill Farmers Market at 900 Clemson Rd. Buy trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, bulbs, succulents, herbs, vegetables, gardening supplies, and more.
Great Escapes

Our guide to Cordova, AK

Great Escapes: Our guide to Cordova, AK
Purple flowers and green vegetation sit in the foreground, with a glassy lake, glacier. and mountains behind.
Lupine thrives in the glacial soil during the summer. | Photo by @benmcbeephoto
On the vast Gulf of Alaska, sits a tiny fishing town you’ve probably never heard of. What it lacks in residents (pop. 2,528) it makes up for in outdoor recreation, wildlife spotting, and the glorious opportunity to drop off the grid.
Here are some suggestions to help you write your own story in The Last Frontier.

Why go? It rarely gets more remote than Cordova, which isn’t connected to the road system. There are only two ways to get in or out — by boat or by plane. With the rugged Chugach Mountains for scenery, why would you ever want to leave?

Act like a local: If you want to look the part, head straight to Copper River Fleece. The lined jackets are trimmed with nature- and Indigenous-themed designs from local artists and will keep you warm whether you’re hiking, kayaking, or skiing.

Where to stay: Seaview condo close to dining options (~$175/night)*
    Bonus message from our partner: If you’re looking to book this trip, Going offers all the affordable flight hacks from your home airport. Sign up here.*
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    Wellness
    • Our tip for a gentle, gradual wake-up: Amazon’s Halo Rise, which uses smart alarm clock technology to simulate a sunrise. Bonus: Turn on the sleep tracking feature to help improve your sleep — no wearable device required.
    Travel
    • What’s your vacation vibe — coastal, lavish, or off the beaten path? For something coastal, check out these stunning oceanfront views in Hilton Head, SC. For a lavish stay, you’ll love this award-winning vacation home in Palm Springs, CA. And for something off the beaten path, peep this modern cabin with views of Mount Rainier, WA.
    Drink
    • The most polished organizational item in your kitchen: the Fellow Atmos Coffee Canister, which not only looks great but keeps coffee fresh by sucking oxygen out of the jar. Pro tip: You can use it to store any snack and it will stay fresh longer.
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