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• 2023 Miss SC Teen Final | Friday, June 23 | 7 p.m. | The Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St., Columbia | $62.50 | Find out who will be crowned the annual award.
• Jason Jackson Presents A Night of Sax & Soul Grooves | Friday, June 23-Saturday, June 24 | 8-10 p.m. | Chayz Lounge, 607 Meeting St., West Columbia | $25 | Get your weekend started with a night of smooth jazz.
• Artists and Autocrats | Thursday, June 22-Sunday, July 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts Gallery, 1051 Greene St., Columbia | Free | This exhibition includes homages to modernists as well as depictions of autocrats and dictators.
• LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS | Thursday, June 22-Saturday, July 8 | Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St., Columbia | $27+ | Little Shop of Horrors is directed by Trustus’ Executive Director Jessica Francis Fichter, with the cast including company members Jonathan Monk, Brittany Hammock, and Katrina Garvin, featuring Hunter Boyle as Mr. Mushnik and Terrance Henderson as Audrey II.
• Columbia Fireflies vs. Fredericksburg Nationals | Friday, June 23 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $5-$7 | Negro League Celebration Weekend // Juneteenth T-Shirt Giveaway pres by The COMET (first 1000 fans)*

• Pride Market | Saturday, June 24 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St., Columbia | Free | Shop 20+ local vendors from the LBGTQ+ community and the full-time vendors at NoMa Warehouse.
• Annual Columbia’s Shrimp & Grits Fest | Saturday, June 24 | 6-9 p.m. | Seawell’s, 1125 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | $25 | One restaurant will be named “Columbia’s Best Shrimp & Grits” by a panel of judges.
• LoCo Craft Beer Jam | Saturday, June 24 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | City Roots Farm, 1005 Airport Blvd., Columbia | $5-$10 | Enjoy 40+ craft beer brands on tap, live music, and food trucks.
• Columbia Fireflies vs. Fredericksburg Nationals | Saturday, June 24 | 6:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $5-$7 | Negro League Celebration Weekend // Post-Game Fireworks*

• Columbia Fireflies vs. Fredericksburg Nationals | Sunday, June 25 | 5:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $5-$7 | Negro League Celebration Weekend // Sunday Funday (pre-game autographs & post-game kids run the bases)*

• Beach Blanket Bingo | Thu., Jun. 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St, Columbia | $28.00 - $210.00 | Drag Queen extraordinaire Patti O’Furniture, recently featured on HBO’s We’re Here, calls the numbers and leads guests through a wild evening filled with laughs, bingo, and fine art.*

• $425,787,861. That’s the City of Columbia’s fiscal budget for various initiatives in 2023-2024. The budget prioritizes employee retention, police pay, community beautification, addressing homelessness, arts and culture, and infrastructure. There’s no property tax increase, but a 5% increase in water and sewer rates. Read through the proposed budget.

• The grand opening of Ivy House “The Cottage” will take place on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located at 4211 Augusta Rd. in Lexington, the event will feature 65 booths filled with home decor, art, clothing, jewelry, gifts, furniture, and a fully stocked Brownie Bar.

• In lieu of recent weather conditions, the City of Columbia released a list of flood-prone intersections to inform drivers about potential hazards during heavy rains. Drivers are encouraged to exercise caution, avoid flooded areas, and stay updated on weather conditions. (WLTX)

• Think you’re Rush’s biggest fan? Ink again. Local Nick Sielicki is paying homage to local chain with a unique tattoo that features a double cheeseburger meal, two chili dogs with angel wings, and the restaurant’s logo. Nick wanted to permanently honor the memories associated with the burger chain. Take a look. (The State)

• Due to the rain, the Owens Field GSD (Go Skate Day) skate jam event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 28. The event organizers promise an improved event with additional prizes. Stay dry and the Low Block skate event is still happening this Saturday, June 24.

• Recently, we asked you to get creative + make Soda City into a unique flavor of ice cream using one to three locally procured ingredients. What flavor are you crafting up? Share it with us and we may feature it in an upcoming newsletter.

• Feeling pain or body discomfort? Maybe it’s not from your last gym session — it could be your diet. Here’s how inflammatory foods play a role in pain.*

• $100 million. That’s how much Nephron Pharmaceuticals invested in opening Nitrile Nitrile, its 400,000-sqft. facility in Saxe Gotha Industrial Park that generated 250 jobs in Lexington County.*

• 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.*

• Rosewood Market — This market offers fresh produce and proudly supports local farmers and artisans from around the state.
• Four Oaks Farm — Pro tip: Along with a bushel of peaches, buy the peach cider. Trust me.
• Cayce Farmers Market — Shop for peaches and other produce while you snack on one of its mini pound cakes.
• The Sweet Peach Roadside Stand — this local peach stand has three locations situated around Lexington + Gilbert.