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Presents for every dad
Father’s Day Gift Guide: presents for every dad
Dad will stand out with these gifts from our online store Six & Main. | Graphic by 6AM City
Why buy your dad a boring gift when you can shop our online store (Six & Main) and find the perfect, most exciting present?
Surprise the father figure in your life with a gift that is sure to stand out. To assist in your search, we’ve created a gift guide featuring items from our store, as well as products we love from other popular brands.
From not-so-average outdoor chairs to floating sunglasses, it might be hard to just buy one gift. There’s something for every type of dad.
Outdoor explorer
Have Dad explore the outdoors while wearing this vintage snow wash dad hat by Rainier Watch and Bahias floating sunglasses by Rheos. Will Dad need a place to store things while outside? No problem. Check out these extra roomy fanny packs by Burlaep.
Foodie father If you really want to kick things up, spice up Dad’s next meal with this citrus habanero hot sauce by Sobremesa.
The homebody
Freshen up your dad’s space with this Father’s Day 2-Pack For Him by the Wixology Candle Company. This candle set features the “Bourbon Neat” and “Nightcap” scents.
Dapper dad
Who said dads can’t appreciate a good outfit? For the father who likes to keep it fashionable, check out this Agave button-down shirt by Block + Ink and golf shirt by Kennedy Gray.
Techie dad
Give Dad a listening upgrade with the second generation AirPods Pro. Or help ease muscle soreness with the Theragun Mini 2.0. Plus, this portable neck fan will make everyone laugh — but catch Dad using it the very next day.
While this Father’s Day list is a great shopping guide, we’re working to grow our store, Six & Main, and would love to add more local vendors. If you know any local brands we should be promoting, let us know.
Artists and Autocrats | Wednesday, May 31| 6-8 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts Gallery, 1051 Greene St., Columbia | Free | View Colin Dodd’s new exhibition in the Koger Center for the Arts Upstairs Gallery Exhibition.
Thursday, June 1
Jazz on the River | Thursday, Jun. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Rd., West Columbia | Free | Enjoy this free concert series that returns to West Columbia’s Riverwalk Amphitheater every Thursday evening through June 1.
First Thursday on Main Street | Thursday, Jun. 1 | 6 p.m. | Main Street, Columbia | On the first Thursday of each month, businesses in downtown Columbia participate in First Thursday on Main by keeping their doors open late, offering a mix of specials, events, entertainment, and more.
Justin Osborne of SUSTO | Thursday, Jun. 1 | 8 p.m. | The Attic Lounge, 134 1/2 State St., West Columbia | Catch the first show at the new upstairs space next to New Brookland Tavern.
Friday, June 2
Midlands Clay Arts Society Spring Sale | Friday, Jun. 2 | Times vary | Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton St., Columbia | Free | Local ceramic artists will showcase their sculptural, functional, and whimsical wheel thrown and hand built ceramic art.
Nashville Nights Concert Series | Friday, Jun. 2 | 6 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, 2350 Foreman St., Cayce | Free | Nashville Nights feature talented singer/songwriters traveling from Nashville, TN for special live music performances on stage, and who are writing and touring with some of the biggest names in music.
Those Lavender Whales with Friends and Family| Friday, Jun. 2 | 6 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia | $10 | Fork and Spoon Records celebrates the memory and music of Aaron Graves.
Saturday, June 3
Makers’ Mall | Saturday, Jun. 3 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St., Columbia | Free | On the first Saturday and Sunday of each month the Friday night NoMa Flea will turn into the weekend Makers’ Mall so you can still shop all the vendors, makers, creators, curators, and more during its regular weekend shopping hours.
John and Brenda Morganelli, owners of Morganelli’s Party Store since 1973, have sold the Forest Drive store to JJP Lions Wine and Spirits, Inc. (JJP). New owner Justine Idouchi said they look forward to maintaining the store as a “beloved community fixture for years to come.” (Soda City Biz Wire)
Sports
The South Carolina baseball team will host the NCAA Columbia Regional June 2-5 at Founders Park. The Gamecocks’ first matchup on Friday will be against Central Connecticut State, with game details coming soon. Campbell and N.C. State will also be in the Columbia Regional. (Gamecocks Online)
Watch amateurs and celebrities play golf with Korn Ferry professionals in a three-day competition full of fun at the BMW Charity Pro-Am June 5–11 in Greenville, SC. See the schedule of events, roster of celebrities, and purchase tickets.*
Number
$76.5 million. That’s the total market for real estate currently available on Lake Marion via according to The Lake Real Estate Market Report from Lake Homes Realty. Lake Marion currently has lake area properties ranging from a $7,000 lot to a $1.12 million lake home.
Drink
Columbia’s top mixologists will compete in the Capital City Club’s inaugural Cocktail Competition on Sunday, June 11 from 2-4 p.m. Participants from local establishments will showcase their skills in speed, cocktail knowledge, creativity, and presentation.
Theater
Director Lina Khoury and the South Carolina Shakespeare Company presents William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” for six free nights beginning Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington. Bring a blanket and picnic for these showings.
Weather
Hurricane season begins Thursday, June 1, and forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict a near-normal hurricane season. The NOAA predicts there will be 12-17 named storms and five to nine hurricanes. Last season SC saw eight hurricanes, including Category 4 Ian.
Finance
Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Active
Looking for a way to keep your joints healthy? The solution is simple: Go for a walk. Prisma Health orthopedic surgeon Nathan Moroski, MD, explains why walking is great for your joint health + what to do if pain is holding you back.*
Columbia’s “malfunction junction” went viral again on Tik Tok over the weekend. I get it. I grip the wheel tighter and my hands get a little damp when I drive the interchange as well. Good news — the project to fix the dangerous intersection is ahead of schedule.
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