12.14.2023

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Weekend Forecast

🌦️ Expect highs around 55° + a rainy Saturday

Happy Thursday, Cola. David here with your weekend forecast of events. It’s not too late to send Holiday cards to friends and family, sharing about your year and wishing loved ones well. If you still need a family portrait, may I suggest stopping by NoMa Warehouse this weekend for the cheesy holiday photo booth? It will probably be the talk of your family gathering.

Events

Friday, Dec. 15

Historic Columbia’s Holiday House Tours | Friday, Dec. 15-Sunday, Dec. 17 | Times vary | Hampton-Preston Manion, 1615 Blanding St., Columbia | $18 | Tour guides will provide stories of holidays past in Columbia and discuss how families decorated and entertained during the 19th century.
Holiday Weekend Market | Friday, Dec. 15-Sunday, Dec. 17 | Times vary | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St., Columbia | Free | Enjoy this three-day holiday market full of local vendors, delicious food, hot chocolate, spirits, live music and entertainment, and all of the holiday cheer you can imagine, including visits and photos with Santa.
Winter Wonderland | Friday, Dec. 15-Saturday, Dec. 16 | 6-9 p.m. | 1600 Block of Main Street, 1621 Main St., Columbia | Free | Watch out for snowfall every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in December on the 1600 Block of Main Street.

Saturday, Dec. 16

Santa Saturdays | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | $6.95-$8.95 | Meet Santa at the South Carolina State Museum, see holiday shows, explore four floors of exhibitions and shop in the museum store every Saturday leading up to Christmas.
Gamecocks Women’s Basketball vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 1 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $25-$35 | Stay for the doubleheader and watch the men’s team play at six.
Gamecocks Men’s Basketball vs. Charleston Southern Buccaneers | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 6 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $10-$45 | Download the Forever Garnet app for free concessions.
Cola’s Christmas Comedy Jam | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Bluetile Skateboards, 621-23 Harden St., Columbia | $10 | Join Christian and other top comedians for a night of festive fun.

Sunday, Dec. 17

Bierkeller Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) | Sunday, Dec. 17 | 12-6 p.m. | Bierkeller Columbia, 600 Canalside St., Columbia | Free | Delight in the charm of a traditional German Christmas market along the Congaree River.
Nutcracker | Sunday, Dec. 17 | Times vary | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St., Columbia | $35-$60 | Columbia City Ballet brings this beloved classic to life with a captivating twist and new custom backdrops.

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From the editor

Sports

Well, hot dog. Fans attending the next five men’s and women’s home USC basketball games can enjoy free select concession items. Hot dogs, sodas, popcorn, and water are available through the Forever Garnet App.

Fun Fact

Did you know the first American-style football exhibition game played in the Lowcountry was in December 1892? Furman University played the first team ever fielded by South Carolina College (USC) on Christmas Eve when two teams of eleven college men scrimmaged at Charleston’s Baseball Park. (CCPL)

Announced

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day is set for Saturday, April 20. The annual event features a kinetic sculpture parade, soapbox racing down Meeting Street, and interactive STEAM exhibits. Registration is open for racing or sponsorship opportunities.

Seasonal

Celebrate the season with snowfall on the 1600 Block of Main Street

Head to Main Street to make your holiday snow dreams come true. | Photo by the COLAtoday team

Consider it a miracle on Main Street. Experience a Winter Wonderland and witness historic snowfall every hour from 6 to 9 p.m. every weekend this month.

As the 1600 Block turns into a snowy spectacle, enjoy twinkling lights, festive treats (think: hot cocoa, cider + more from local food vendors), and the festive spirit.

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Concert

Events

Winter concerts in the Midlands

The Township Auditorium was originally built in 1930. | Photo by Township Auditorium

Baby, it’s cold outside, so let’s take a look at some upcoming winter shows where you can stay warm inside dancing to the funky jams of Lettuce or laughing out loud at a comedy show.

This is just the tip of the live performance iceberg, check out our calendar for 100+ more events happening around the Midlands.

Yacht Rock Revue | Friday, Dec. 15 | Township Auditorium | $62+ | Sail into a night of smooth melodies with Yacht Rock Revue, delivering the best of 1970s and 1980s soft rock.

Celtic Woman - Christmas Symphony | Wednesday, Dec. 20 | Koger Center For The Arts | $101+ | Celebrate the holiday season with the enchanting voices of Celtic Woman, accompanied by a full symphony orchestra.

Eve of The Eve of The Eve: Jazz Holiday Celebration | Friday, Dec. 22 | Koger Center For The Arts | $50+ | Immerse in the festive spirit with a jazz celebration, featuring soulful renditions of holiday classics.

Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken | Thursday, Jan. 25 | Harbison Theatre At Midlands Tech | $89+ | Relive the magic of American Idol with a special concert by Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken.

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