11.09.2023

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Weekend Forecast

🌦️ Expect highs around 55° + a rainy Saturday

Out with the skeletons, in with the inflatable Santas — the holiday season is here in Cola. That means pop-up shops, holiday bar crawls, and basketball season. Gamecock Women’s Basketball will take on No. 14 Maryland on Sunday, while the men compete against Virginia Tech in Charlotte on Friday night at 9:30 p.m.

Scroll for ten more events to keep you busy this weekend.

Events

Friday, Nov. 10

Wingard’s Market Holiday Soiree | Friday, Nov. 10 | 9 a.m. | Wingard’s Market,1403 N Lake Dr., Lexington | Free | Sip on mulled wine while you shop for holiday gifts.
Arts & Draughts | Friday, Nov. 10 | 7-10 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | $15 | Columbia’s most creative party is back with live screen printing from Screened Out Printers and this time it’s celebrating Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous.

Saturday, Nov. 11

Irmo Community Park Holiday Market | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Irmo Community Park Holiday Market, 7507 Eastview Dr., Irmo | Free | Kick off the holiday season with this market that includes a cookie decorating class from Luna Rosa Cakes.
Accessibility Morning at the SC State Museum | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 9-11 a.m. | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | Free | Enjoy tours with ASL interpretation and more.
USC Gamecocks Football vs. Vanderbilt Commodores | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 12 p.m. | Williams-Brice Stadium, 1125 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia | $65-$120 | Watch the Gamecocks take on the Commodores as they near the end of the SEC schedule.
Day of the Dead Celebration | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Free | This free event includes a Day of the Dead altar, arts and crafts, live music, folkloric dances, a live painting session, and other cultural activities.

Sunday, Nov. 12

Gamecocks Women’s Basketball vs. Maryland Terrapins | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 1 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $25-$35 | The Gamecocks return from Paris to kick off their home schedule against No. 14 Maryland.
Stone River Fall Vendor Fair | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 12-5 p.m. | Stone River, 121 Alexander Rd., West Columbia | Free | Head to Stone River for food and cocktails while shopping with local artists.
Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra presents “Dance Party” | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Harbison Theatre, 7300 College St., Irmo | Free | This is the first fall concert of their upcoming season.

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From the editor

Announced

Local legends Hootie and the Blowfish announced their 2024 “Summer Camp with Trucks” tour, celebrating 30 years of their chart-topping album “Cracked Rear View.” The tour, with openers Collective Soul and Edwin McCain, comes to Colonial Life Arena on Thursday, Aug. 29. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Seasonal

The official South Carolina Christmas Tree, a 35-foot Norway Spruce, arrived at the State House on Monday. The evergreen will be lit during the 57th Governor’s Carolighting on Sunday, Nov. 19. (WIS)

Eat

CITY GRIT in the Vista has introduced Pintxo Hour every Wednesday to Friday, from 4-5:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy a variety of two-bite snacks with each purchase of beer or wine, offering a pre-dinner pairing.

Seasonal

Show us your snaps

Fall photography contest in Columbia, SC

A fall view from Riverwalk Park in West Columbia. | Photo by Eryn Blake

Last call for local photographers — we’re launching a Fall-tography contest that will run from now until Fri., Nov. 10. For Columbia, between Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 will be the best time to see fall foliage.

What does that mean? We’re looking for photos that show what it’s like to experience autumn in Cola. Think: leaves, themed festivals and foods, etc. Submissions can be emailed to us + will be reviewed by City Editors David and Sam.

The contest winner will be announced Tuesday., Nov. 14, and our favorite photos will be featured on our Instagram.

The Buy

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