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• Plein Air on Boyd Plaza | Tuesday, July 23 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Free | These drop-in drawing and painting sessions on Boyd Plaza are led by About Face, an artmaking group focusing on portraits and the human figure.
• Columbia Fireflies vs. Lynchburg Hillcats | Tuesday, July 23 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | $6-$18 | July is Disability Pride Month: Join the Fireflies at Segra Park as they recognize the accomplishments, contributions, and unique experiences of the disabled people in our community.*

• The Land Before Time | Wednesday, July 24 | 10 a.m. | The Nickelodeon Theater, 1607 Main St., Columbia | $7 | All movies a part of the Kids Summer Movies series are $7 and don’t miss the concession deal, including popcorn + a drink.

• Trivia at The Grand | Thursday, July 25 | 6-8 p.m. | The Grand on Main, 1621 Main St., Columbia | Price of purchase | Test your knowledge while snacking and sipping at The Grand.
• Public Tour: (Un)Settled | Thursday, July 25 | Times vary | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Free | Take a guided tour of “The Landscape in American Art,” a new exhibition exploring the rich, complicated, and evolving topic of what it means to be American.
• Meeting Street Artisan Market - Summer Series | Thursday, July 11, Thursday, July 18, Thursday, July 25 | 4-8 p.m. | Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia | Free | For a boutique shopping experience, park, play, shop, eat, and explore the Meeting Street Artisan Market.

• The Night Shift | Friday, July 26 | 6-9 p.m. | Re•Find, 718 S. Edisto Ave., Columbia | Free | Browse this monthly night market hosted at the new Re•Find location in the Rosewood neighborhood, featuring local goods, antiques, food, music, and more.

• “The Hot Mess” — an open-faced sandwich stacked with Chickieboom’s hot chicken, avocado, bacon, sriracha aioli, a sunny-side up egg, and cilantro
• Chorizo tacos, chilaquiles, and huevos rancheros
• New chef’s French toast specials every week
• $5 libations, like the ginger lime Bloody Mary + s’mores cold brew
• $15 seasonal mimosa flights with creative flavors like lychee pomegranate and chocolate covered cherry
• $20 mimosa pitchers (enough for 10 glasses)

• Richland County voters will have the option to extend the transportation penny tax this November. Voters will also decide whether or not to approve $950 million in bonds to start on projects, instead of waiting for accumulated tax revenue. (The State)

• Magnus Development Partners completed a 210,600-sqft speculative industrial facility inside Northpoint Industrial Park, near Scout Motors + I-77. If interested in this facility, contact Colliers | SC’s industrial brokerage team.

• Ronald J. “Ron” Albertelli — the originator of “Sir Big Spur” — died at age 79. Ron first brought the rooster to sporting events in 1999 + became a live mascot staple for USC, frequently shown riding a mechanical scooter on the sidelines at Williams-Brice stadium. (The Post and Courier)

• SC is under a drought advisory, meaning dry and hot conditions may be putting a strain on your plants. Local meteorologists and the owner of Gardener’s Outpost shared insights on how to prep your plants + relieve some of the strain. (WLTX)

• Magical Cirque Christmas — a show of acrobats, contortionists, and aerialists — is returning to the Koger Center for the Arts for one show only on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Presale tickets are on sale now. Use code “MAGICAL.”

• Pre-training camp + the Carolina Panthers’ 53-man roster projection. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

• Thirsty? Well (or top-shelf), the wait is over — Drink Up Week has arrived. We’re celebrating our city’s vibrant beverage culture through Friday, July 26 with buzzy deals from local businesses including BOGO smoothies at Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Find a deal + toast to Cola entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and drinks.
  

• You know what sounds refreshing? This easy-to-make super citrus juice, featuring lemons, oranges, apples, ginger, and a dash of cayenne. Get juicing.*

• In case you missed it, Rose Gardens at Still Hopes has a new look. The intentionally-designed memory care community is tailored to the unique needs and interests of its residents, from a community kitchen perfect for baking cookies to its special lighting. Learn more + see inside.*

• This hearing device is not for everyone… because not everyone wants to talk to other people. (We’re sometimes in our introvert era, too.) But if you do want to have clear conversations, meet the first hearing aid designed with conversation in mind. Bonus: It’s so small, it’s basically unnoticeable.*

• Flexibility: Balance work + school with a format that fits your schedule
• Networking opportunities: Build valuable connections in a cohort-based setting
• Affordable tuition: Pay the same rate of $57,500, no matter where you live (in-state or out-of-state)