Monday

• Trivia Q: What movie was that meatloaf reference from?

Tuesday

• Trivia Q: What Cola dining establishment did the owners of Parabellum Mobile Eats work at before they started the food truck?

• Trivia Q: What restaurant was previously located in the space where Market on Main is currently located?

Wednesday

• Trivia Q: What farm does Hazelwood get its hops from?

• Trivia Q: Variety Magazine ranked Game of Thrones as the eighth-best HBO show of all time. What Cola native actress had a starring role in the ninth best, Sex in the City?

Thursday

• Trivia Q: Before it was Art Bar, what business was located in that space? Need a hint.

• Who’s Bad - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band | Friday, Sept. 22 | 8 p.m. | The Senate, 1022B Senate St., Columbia | $25 | Join Who’s Bad for a power-packed performance in tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
• 2023 Therapalooza: The Greatest Show in the Southeast | Friday, Sept. 22 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | The Goodman Building, 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | $105-$275 | The event features live music, food, and tickets will benefit Therapy Place programs.

• Gamecocks Football vs. Mississippi State | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Williams-Brice Stadium, 1174 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia | $75-$130 | Head to Willy B. and watch the Gamecocks take on Mississippi State at home.
• MAE w/ Valleyheart + Maggie Miles | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 7:30-11 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia | $25 | Mae became popular in the early 2000s with emo hits like “Summertime” and “Embers and Enveleopes.”
• Cornhole Tournament | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 4-8 p.m. | Capital City Cornhole, 1223 Franklin St., Columbia | $50 per team | This tournament is for all skill levels.

• Public Tour: Cornerstones of the Collection | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 1-2 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Get a glimpse into the story behind the art.

• The Hip Hop Orchestra Experience | Wed., Oct. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St, Newberry | $10 | See The Hip Hop Orchestra at Newberry Opera House which features sampling principles of hip-hop and classical music.*

• A new Whataburger and Tidal Wave Auto Spa are coming to the quickly growing Red Bank area of Lexington. The new development at Platt Springs Crossing will also feature commercial + residential spaces, with more businesses, including a grocer, to be announced. (The State)

• Topgolf is eyeing Columbia for a potential new venue, showing interest in a property near the intersection of Piney Grove Road + I-26 near Harbison. According to The Post and Courier, the company remained tight-lipped about definitive plans. This would be Topgolf’s fourth SC location, joining Myrtle Beach, Greenville, and North Charleston.

• QTS Data Centers is investing $1 billion to establish its first SC site in York County, marking the ninth billion-dollar investment in the state. This move aims to create a technology hub in York County. The eco-friendly campus will prioritize carbon-free power and innovative water-saving technologies. (Columbia Business Report)

• Benedict College is collaborating with Black@ Labs to introduce the first accelerator program to boost diverse entrepreneurs in SC. This initiative offers resources and support and is funded by a $525,000 US Department of Commerce grant.

• The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a “100 Acts of Service Week” from Oct. 2 through 12. Honoring its legacy of community impact and women’s leadership, JLC members will collaborate with various community partners across the Midlands for service projects.

• Yom Kippur begins at sundown this Sunday, Sept. 24, marking the beginning of the Day of Atonement and holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Those who observe will refrain from eating or drinking until nightfall on Monday, Sept. 25.

• Expect a windy first day of fall this weekend. The forecast calls for possible gusts up to 30 mph, but the rain will mostly stay in the Pee Dee Region. (WLTX)

• Ben Lippen Lower School was named as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School by US Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona. Recognized for high performance, the school ranks among the nation’s top 15% in English and Mathematics. (Cola Daily)

• It’s never too early to start thinking about weekend brunch plans. Enter: Dim Sum Brunch at Boku Kitchen + Saloon every Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy tasty cocktails and yummy dishes while jamming to bumping beats courtesy of a live DJ. Check out the menu.*

• Meet Beam Dream: a nighttime hot cocoa crafted with ingredients like reishi and melatonin. In a clinical study, 93% of users woke up feeling more refreshed. Get sippin’.*
  
• Want to be the best version of yourself? We’ll let you in on a secret: It starts taking care of yourself. In recognition of National Self-Care Awareness Month, we’re sharing six local ways to practice self-care this September. And ICYMI, this was part of our second edition of COLA Wellness. See the latest edition.*

• We’re excited to welcome The Plan By Lauren Truslow, a Columbia-based company that offers a colorful line of planners, to our online shop (Six & Main). This line of planners goes beyond traditional features and creates a space for women to take care of themselves physically and mentally.