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Dazzling gifts you can buy right now

2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 39 gifts you can buy right now
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Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Check out some of the season’s top gifts, including options that support local businesses.

Bonus: Take advantage of Black Friday with 30% off gift guides on Six & Main.

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$25 and under

For art aficionados: Columbia print | $20 | Show love for the city with this print that features Riverbank Zoo, Five Points, and Andy’s Deli.

For foodies: Apple butter | $9.99 | Gift someone Adams Apple Co.'s all-time best-selling product — they’re a Columbia-based company.

For coffee lovers: Loveland Coffee’s “Soda City” K-cups | $14.50 | These K-cups have notes of caramel + chocolate with a lemon citric finish.

For anyone: Personalized star ornament | $6.51 | The perfect gift for just about everyone, these handmade clay ornaments come from a five-star shop.

For trivia fans: Trivial Pursuit “Stuff You Should Know” party game | $21.99 | A game to help you build your knowledge of weird, fascinating, and unbelievable trivia.

For your significant other: Personalized song plaque | $9.98 | A light-up plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.
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Shop 30% off gifts on Six & Main
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$25-$50

For organizers: The Party Plan | $34 | This line of planners goes beyond traditional features and are built with women in mind.

For him: The Man Plan 2024 | $49 | A weekly planner tailored for any man on a journey to become more organized.

For homebodies: Signature concrete candle | $40 | Choose from scents like almond blossom + wildflower or cocoa cashmere.

For style icons: Women’s cropped vest | $36.97 | A winter outfit addition they can pair with anything.

For worker bees: Crockpot Electric Lunch Box | $39.98 | A personal portable food warmer to keep lunchtime meals hot.

For techies: 3-in-1 wireless charging station | $29.99 | Help them charge their phone, smartwatch, and AirPods all at one organized charging stand.
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Events
Friday, Nov. 24
Saturday, Nov. 25
  • B.B. Barns Holiday Market Days | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | B.B. Barns of Columbia, 2840 Dreher Shoals Rd., Columbia | Price of purchase | Get your tree, poinsettias, gifts, family holiday photo, and holiday shopping done in one trip.
Sunday, Nov. 26
  • Breakfast & Pics with Santa | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 8-9 a.m. | The Flying Biscuit Cafe, 936 Harden St., Columbia | Free | Bring the family for breakfast and a get free photo with Santa.
Thursday, November 30
  • Christmas in Cayce | Thu., Nov. 30, Fri., Dec. 1, Sat., Dec. 2 | 6 p.m. | City of Cayce/Cayce Riverwalk/Cayce Historical Museum, 1800 12th Street, Cayce | Free | Kick off the magic of Christmas with three unique events to celebrate Christmas in Cayce.*
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Arts

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South Carolina Ballet’s Nutcracker has a whole new look
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South Carolina Ballet’s opulent new backdrops emerge from the press, ready for their upcoming Nutcracker performances at the Koger Center. | Photo provided by South Carolina Ballet (Columbia City Ballet)
South Carolina Ballet’s (formerly known as Columbia City Ballet) 2023 Nutcracker will unveil breathtaking, opulent backdrops and scenery, bringing a whole new level of enchantment to a timeless classic.

Learn all about the new backdrops and scenery, but don’t worry — it’s still the same Nutcracker that audiences know and love.

With performances happening Dec. 9, 10, 16 + 17, locals have six chances to join Clara on her dreamlike adventure and get into the holiday spirit.
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News Notes
Travel
  • Don’t get caught off guard on your end-of-year travel. Whether you’re headed home for the holidays or taking a week to yourself, you’ll want to check out our ultimate airport guide for a smooth trip through SAT.
Biz
  • Ever wonder why Columbia restaurants often close on Sunday and Monday? Since these tend to be the slowest days, they’re a chance for owners and staff to take a break. Plus, selling alcohol on Sundays requires a special liquor license. (Free Times)
History
  • Life, uh, finds a way. Give the Ancient Earth Globe a spin to see what dinosaurs roamed the Midlands — or swam, since for much of its history Columbia was beachfront property. Meet the mosasaurus, appalachiosaurus, and sauronitholestes.
Read
  • Curl up with a good book by a local author this winter. For example, read “The Seven Year Slip” or “The Dead Romantics” by bestselling romance writer Ashley Poston, or drummer Jim “Soni” Sonefield’s memoir “Swimming with the Blowfish.”
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Watch
  • Deal alert: Hulu is offering its ad-supported version for $0.99 a month for 12 months. Excuse us while we stream all the holiday content.*
Shop
  • This FDA-registered vibrator is so good, doctors recommend it. It also has six unique motors, 16 speeds, and it’s Bluetooth-enabled. Bonus: It’s 35% off right now.*
 
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