May 8, 2024

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🌸 Mother’s Day ideas

Find a heartfelt or funny card for the Mom in your life at A Little Happy Shop. | Photo by @alittlehappy_shop

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, and no matter who “Mom” is to you — whether they gave birth to you, raised you, or adopted you as their own — they all deserve a little extra love. Read through our guide to Mother’s Day and gift them something at the Sunday brunch table.

Don’t break a sweat — save that for Mom

Whether the activity of choice is hitting the gym, taking a walk, or breaking a sweat at a Studio Fire flow class or a pilates class at RISE Fitness + Wellness, give them the gift of recovery with a spa package from OCCO Luxury Spa or a hydro-massage from Shvaas Spa.

273020587_365733672062099_8791256750398024102_n — The Modern Companion has gifts for all dog moms. | Photo by @moderncompanion

Since the pets can’t spoil Mom

Spoil their pet by picking out a new toy or treat at The Modern Companion. Give Mom a day off from parent duties by getting their pet a day at Happy Pet Salon. We’ll throw you a bone-us: both pet + parent are walking away winners with a gift from Mast General Store. Psst — you could always gift Mom a new fur baby.

“You don’t have to get me anything this year.”

If the mother figure in your life has never been one for extravagant gifts or celebrations, show them you’re thinking about them by picking up a bouquet of their favorite flowers at Fern Studio Flowers or the Blossom Shop.

Better yet, gift them flowers they can plant themselves from Gardener’s Outpost or Millcreek Greenhouses. A hand-crafted card from A Little Happy Shop would be a great opportunity to express how you feel about their impact on your life. Sometimes a thoughtful word can be the greatest gift to someone.

271330560_2050558118456316_343747316109121916_n — If you aren’t sure, gift cards are always a good choice. | Photo by @shop_pout + @joshuaaaronphoto

Kick back and relax, we’ve got Mom covered

Maybe you just want to lounge around at home with Mom. Spice up their space with a vase from non(e)such, or a candle and skincare from Pout.

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Events

Wednesday, May 8

Wine Down Wednesday With YLS and WIP | Wednesday, May 8 | 5-7 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St., Columbia | $15 | Network with young professionals, sip a glass of wine, learn about plant care, and support Sistercare Inc. by bringing high-need items to be donated to the organization.
Columbia Fireflies vs. Salem Red Sox | Wednesday, May 8 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $6-$18 | Trash the Poop Dog Days of Summer: Treat your furry friend to a night out at Segra Park and enjoy $5 White Claws on White Claw Wednesday.*
Evening for Educators | Wednesday, May 8 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Free | The CMA in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with an evening of art, wine, and bites that includes a private look at closing featured exhibitions.

Thursday, May 9

2024 Bassmaster Elite Series at Lake Murray | Thursday, May 9-Sunday, May 12 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Dreher Island State Park, 3677 State Park Rd., Prosperity | Free, parking is $3 per person | The public is allowed to observe boat launches in the mornings and weigh-ins in the afternoons.
Plant N Pour (Gardening) | Thursday, May 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, 1300 Botanical Pkwy., West Columbia | $45-$80 | Participants will each receive two drink tickets while learning about the importance of native pollinators and how to support their populations at home.
Gamecock Baseball vs. Georgia Bulldogs | Thursday, May 9-Saturday, May 11 | Times vary | Founders Park, 431 Williams St., Columbia | $15-$20 | Root for the Gamecocks as they take on the Bulldogs in Founders Park.

Friday, May 10

Gentle Morning Yoga on Boyd Plaza | Friday, May 10-Friday, Aug. 23 | 7-8 a.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Free | The class takes place on Boyd Plaza and can be taken on a mat or sitting in a chair; both will be provided.
6th Annual Art on State | Friday, May 10 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | 100-200 Block State Street, 100-200 State St., West Columbia | Free | Enjoy the beautiful view of the city skyline, dine, stroll, and immerse yourself in local art.

Saturday, May 11

Riverbanks Run 5K | Saturday, May 11 | 7:15-9 a.m. | Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia | $40-$50 | Riverbanks Run will wind through the park’s scenic back roads, cross the Saluda River, and pass some of the most popular exhibits in the Zoo.

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News Notes

Coming Soon

Riverbanks Zoo + Peak Drift Brewery will unveil a new collaboration for conservation on Thursday, May 9, introducing two new brews inspired by the park. Proceeds will aid in animal care and global conservation efforts.

Development

$62 million — that’s the price of a new multifamily property, Burnside Farms Apartments, that will soon be built near Garners Ferry Road. Offering 308 market-rate units, construction starts in June. (Cola Daily)

Biz

Vino Garage debuted its first food offering featuring charcuterie boards, complementing its selection of wines. The program offers customizable boards priced from $4 to $6 per item. (The Post and Courier)

Sports

Head USC football coach Shane Beamer confirmed LaNorris Sellers — a redshirt freshman — as the starting quarterback for the upcoming season, praising his execution in practices and performance at the Spring Game. 115 days until kickoff... but who’s counting? (The State)

Plan Ahead

Calling all pickleball people — the 24 Hour Pickleball Club in Lexington is hosting the inaugural 2024 Famously Hot Columbia Indoor Classic from Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23. It’s open to all skill levels and registration is $70/person.

Listen

The Carolina Panthers sign Rashaad Penny + hear an update about Stephon Gilmore. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Stat

Approximately one in 5,000 women between the ages of 15 and 49 will suffer a stroke each year. Find out why young women are at a higher risk for stroke and how you can prevent a stroke from happening to you.*

Wellness

Purple Carrot delivers plant-based meals right to your door. This month’s chef-prepared meal kits are spring-themed + filled with seasonal ingredients (think: Super Greens Fried Rice with Peanut Drizzle).*

Theater

🎬 Please silence your cell phones

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at The Nick as it presents an enriching film series. | Photo by COLAtoday

The Nick is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a film series that kicked off yesterday with “Minari” — directed by Lee Isaac Chung — and running through Tuesday, May 28.

Pro tip: Sponsored by the SC Commission for Minority Affairs, tickets for all AAPI Month films are $5.

Featured films

"Everything Everywhere All At Once,” directed by Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert | Tuesday, May 14
This film explores the infinite possibilities of the multiverse, starring Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

“The Lunchbox,” directed by Ritesh Batra | Tuesday, May 21
Enjoy a heartwarming drama set in Mumbai, featuring an unexpected connection formed through a lunch delivery.

Bonus: A talkback with Omme-Salma Rahemtullah and Sangeeta Charpe will take place after the showing.

“Whale Rider,” directed by Niki Caro | Tuesday, May 28
“Whale Rider” tells the story of a young Maori girl named Kahu Paikea Apirana as she defies tradition and discovers her destiny in New Zealand.

The Buy

Sunglasses under $100, because we’re heading into the brightest months of the year (yay). We like these tortoiseshell Ray-Bans or this cat-eye Jimmy Choo pair.

The Wrap

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Sam

From the editor

I just finished reading “The Seven Year Slip” by Ashley Poston and it may be my favorite book of the year so far. If you like magical realism mixed with a rom-com flare + conversations about fate — this is the book for you. Oh, did I mention that the author graduated from USC and is a New York Times best-seller? She will even drop by All Good Books and sign a few copies of her books every now and again.

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