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Real Estate

6 homes we’re drooling over this month
COLA 6 homes we're drooling over
Spending the morning watching these homes cycle? Works for us. | Photos via: The Wheeler Group, Olivia Cooley, Keller Williams, ART of Real Estate, Yip Premier Real Estate, and The Moore Company.
If you’re like us — whether you’re in the market for a new home or not — you’ll take any excuse to look at real estate in Columbia and our surrounding areas.

Here are six stunning homes to take a look at (and swoon over):
  1. Stately home in Harbison community | Listed by: RE/MAX Home Team Realty LLC
  2. Stone home with sun room and fireplace | Listing agent: Hope Matthews-Mckay, Keller Williams
  3. Traditional brick home surrounded by trees | Listing agent: Tracy M. Stutler, Keller Williams Realty
  4. Charming downtown home with front porch | Listed by: The ART of Real Estate
  5. Winchester home with picture windows | Listed by: Yip Premier Real Estate
  6. Forest Acres home perfect for guests | Listed by: The Moore Company
Looking to sell? Get thousands of eyes on your home by listing it in COLAtoday.
Asked

You just won $5 million. Which house are you moving into?
A. Stately home in Harbison community
B. Stone home with sunroom and fireplace
C. Traditional brick home surrounded by trees
D. Charming downtown home with front porch
E. Winchester home with picture windows
F. Forest Acres home perfect for guests
Vote here
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Events
Tuesday, May 9
  • Gamecock Baseball vs. North Florida Ospreys | Tuesday, May 9 | 4 p.m. | Founders Park, 431 Williams St., Columbia | $12-$15 | Root root root for the home team as they play against the North Florida Ospreys in Founders Park.
  • Sip & Plant: Native Perennial Focus | Tuesday, May 9 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St., Columbia | $45 | Plant your own perennial arrangement in a 14″ container and watch pollinators thrive in your own home garden.
Wednesday, May 10
  • The Market at Richland Library | Wednesday, May 10, Wednesday, Jun. 7 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St., Columbia | Free | Shop for fresh produce, meet your new favorite author or pick out an interesting piece of art.
Thursday, May 11
  • Lexington Live Concert Series featuring Tokyo Joe at the Icehouse Amphitheatre | Thursday, May 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 West Main St., Lexington | Free | Jam out to a local artist who is considered one of the region’s most popular growing acts.
  • Art Blossoms at the Columbia Museum of Art | Thursday, May 11 | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Event prices vary | For Mother’s Day weekend, the museum will be home to four dazzling days of flowers and art, celebrated with special events, classes, demonstrations, and more.
  • Meeting Street Artisan Market: Night Edition | Thursday, May 11, Thursday, Jun. 8 | 4-8 p.m. | Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia | Free | Enjoy a boutique shopping experience, park, play, eat + explore at the Meeting Street Artisan Market every second Thursday, from 4-8 p.m.*
Friday, May 12
  • Artisphere presented by TD Bank | Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville, SC, Main St. from Wardlaw and Main to Broad and Main, Greenville | Free | Artisphere is back during Mother’s Day Weekend in downtown Greenville, SC — enjoy a free, family-friendly celebration of the arts.*
Saturday, May 13
  • Ag & Art Tour of Aiken County | Saturday, May 13-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | Participating Tour Sites in Aiken County, Aiken County, Aiken | Free | This free event features farms, markets, and artists — this year, the tour includes nine tour sites across Aiken County.*
More May events this way
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YMCA of Columbia
 
Drink

👀 This can’t-miss event features local art and premium wine
A group of people making a toast with wine glasses.
Here’s a free, 21+ event to add to your calendar. | Photo provided by SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar
Ready to sip wine while admiring art? Art Uncorked by SakiTumi is back on Thursday, May 18 from 6-9 p.m.

This free, drop-in style event allows guests to stop by for a meet + greet with local artist Linda Cannup, view her work hanging up in the restaurant, and sample at least four exclusive wines.

Bonus: There will be a wine rep on hand to discuss the wines and place at-cost bottle orders.*
Get details + RSVP
News Notes
Community
  • The SC State Museum is hosting an Accessibility Morning on Saturday, May 13 from 9-11 a.m. This monthly program provides access for families who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly, and disability-adapted experience at the State Museum.
Try This
  • Publico at BullStreet is now hosting Pig Roast + Toasts events every Friday until the end of September. Enjoy live music by Jon Rooks from 5 to 8 p.m. and happy hour specials 4-6 p.m. Stay tuned for more offerings coming soon at Publico at BullStreet.
Shop
  • Wingard’s Market is celebrating Mother’s Day and the Grand Reopening of its Produce Market on May 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy specials, sales, and local goodies, along with free gift wrap for Mother’s Day presents. Explore the new Backyard Nature Center for bird oasis ideas and learn how ladybugs and bees can help.
Watch
  • The City of Columbia preservation staff is posting weekly videos to its Love Your Neighborhood Video Series, celebrating local neighborhoods. Each video will highlight community, family, historic details, and local businesses in Columbia’s local and National Register historic districts.
Job
  • The Columbia Fireflies are hosting a job fair at Segra Park on Wednesday, May 10 from 5:30 -7 p.m., seeking to fill food and beverage positions. Roles include cook, cashier, wrapper, runner, server, and food cart attendant. If this is you, get ready to glow.
Number
  • $2,500. That’s the amount a local is willing to pay to get his beloved cat back. Jim Bowie is looking for his black cat, Chleo who serves as a reminder of Jim’s late friend. Read more about the local search here and email Jim if you think you have found her. (The State)
Eat
  • Hosting a graduation party? Pro tip: Order a freshly-prepared party tray from Lowes Foods, and check catering off your list. Here’s how.*
Cause
  • In emergency situations, hospitals need blood quickly. When you donate blood with The Blood Connection, you help ensure blood is available for our neighbors in need. Donate blood in May and receive $45 in rewards (mobile exclusions apply). Find a location to donate.*
Kids
  • Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.
Town Theatre
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Sam
From the editor
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and if you are a local teacher, we’d like to know how to celebrate you. Is it a free coffee, a gift card, a restock of supplies... etc? Let us know here — what is something a parent, student, or friend could do that would make you feel appreciated?

We plan to share some of these responses with our readers later this week.
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