What’s new

Wednesday, April 24

• Multi-course dinner by chefs Trip Chalk, Chris Williams, and Mike Ellis at Private Property from 6-9 p.m.

• Tasting event featuring dishes from Main Street restaurants, paired with local brews and crafted cocktails at Arcade Mall from 6-8 p.m.

• Multi-course menu by chef Jamie Pyatt, featuring produce from Farmers Xchange and Tom’s Creek Family Farm, with wine pairings selected by Jonathan Lopez at Hampton Street Vineyard from 6-9 p.m.

Thursday, April 25

• Four-course feast by Chef Javier Uriate and Nivit Tipvaree, showcasing vibrant flavors of their heritages at Bodhi Thai from 6-8 p.m.

• Taylor Swift Dance Party | Friday, Feb. 16 | 9 p.m. | The Senate, 1022B Senate St., Columbia | $22 | Dance the night away like your significant other just won the Super Bowl.
• TL II Valentine’s Edition Featuring T.I. & Tamar Braxton | Friday, Feb. 16 | 8 p.m. | The Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St., Columbia | $77.50-$173 | This concert blends hip-hop and soulful R&B for a memorable Valentine’s celebration featuring romantic rhythms.

• Gamecocks Men’s Basketball vs. LSU | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 3:30 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $20-$55 | Watch the No. 11 Gamecocks as they look to continue their run to the NCAA tournament.
• Low Country Boil hosted by CB90 & The Garnet Trust | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 6-9 p.m. | 801 Harden St., Columbia | $25 | The event is all about bringing Gamecock fans together to enjoy delicious food, and live music during a jam-packed sports weekend.
• Edgar and George Meyer in Concert | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Darla Moore School of Business, Johnson Performance Hall, 1014 Greene St., Columbia | $20 | Watch GRAMMY winner Edgar Meyer and his violinist son in concert.
• Valentines: Wicks & Bubbly - Custom Candle Making Workshop | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 7-8:30 p.m. | AR Workshop, 4711 Forest Dr., STE#14, Columbia | $44.52 | Create your custom candle while vibing to your favorite tunes and sipping on complimentary wine.

• Free Sundays at the Museum of the Reconstruction Era | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 1-4 p.m. | Museum of the Reconstruction Era at the Woodrow Wilson Family Home, 1705 Hampton St., Columbia | Free | On the third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for free.
• Gamecock Women’s Basketball vs. Georgia Bulldogs | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 2 p.m. | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Columbia | $25-$35 | Root for the Gamecocks as they take on the Bulldogs andtry to hold onto their undefeated record.

• Columbia is looking to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists, inspired by the 2015 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. The Post and Courier has more on adjustments coming to streets like Calhoun, South Main, Harden, Devine, and more.

• Shawn Elliott, a Camden native, is joining Shane Beamer’s staff at USC as tight ends coach + run game coordinator. Elliott previously coached at USC from 2010 to 2016 under Spurrier and Muschamp. (Gamecock Central)

• Capital City Cornhole announced its closure on Facebook. It will be shifting to “Traveling Cornhole,” offering tournament services + its last night will be Friday, Feb. 23. It also shared that its current venue will be transformed into a vintage/antique store.

• Hoot Columbia (2910 Rosewood Dr., Ste. 1) announced on its social that it will be debuting its Sunday brunch this week from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Indulge in classic brunch favorites and cocktails.

• Audition to sing the National Anthem at Fireflies Columbia home games — soloists, groups, and all ages welcome. Bonus: Selected performers receive four complimentary tickets. Reserve your audition slot by emailing John Oliver.

• LaNorris Sellers’ first year as a starter could surpass his predecessors. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Gamecocks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

• Just because Valentine’s Day has come and gone doesn’t mean the romance has to end. Whip up these sheet-pan steak + potatoes with roasted vegetables or this creamy ravioli soup for your loved one. After all, the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, right?*

• If you spent your whole Sunday reorganizing your closet, here’s another spring cleaning suggestion: Move your credit card debt. This card offers 0% interest on a balance transfer until mid-2025. That’s over a whole year to pay off your balance, sans interest. Plus, you’ll earn 2% cash back on purchases.*
  

Let’s recap

• Scout vehicles will produce ~200,000 annually when the facility is at full production capacity + has the potential to create 4,000+ jobs.
• Vehicle production is targeted to begin by the end of 2026, with the first retail sales of trucks and SUVs occurring soon thereafter.
• Scott Keogh, President and CEO of Scout Motors, said that the investment would “bring new opportunities to grow this community of innovators. The world needs more Scouts, and this is an important step in honoring Scout heritage and electrifying its future.”