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Work with a bird’s eye view

Meet Columbia’s coworking spaces
1901 Main Street
The 18th floor of the 1901 Main Street building is the home of Venture X, a coworking space. | Photo provided by Colliers | South Carolina
Need a new view to spark your creativity? If working from the same old corner of your home is starting to feel a bit stale, it might be time to elevate your workspace — literally.

Venture X is the newest addition, set to open in January 2025 at 1901 Main. This top-floor coworking space, part of Venture X’s 47 locations across the U.S., is bringing its concept to the Main Street District. Situated on the top floor, it offers aerial Soda City views and features:
  • Private offices
  • Conference rooms
  • A community lounge
  • A café with panoramic views
Owners Jason and Kimberly Rickman aim to fill the gap in Columbia’s market with a high-end option that caters to the evolving workforce. But that’s not all. Cola is home to a variety of coworking spaces tailored to different needs:
  • CoCreate Lexington offers flexible options in Lexington, perfect for those needing part-time desks or virtual offices.
  • The Converspace provides private meeting spaces and office rentals in the northeast, ideal for professionals seeking hourly or monthly options.
  • Expansive on Lady Street offers month-to-month memberships, private desks, and virtual office services for those who need flexibility.
  • Regus in the Meridian building delivers premium office spaces with access to downtown amenities.
  • SOCO offers coworking environments in the BullStreet District and the Vista. SOCo features community resources, designated desks, and flexible memberships for creatives and professionals alike.
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Events
Monday, Aug. 19
Tuesday, Aug. 20
  • Plein Air on Boyd Plaza | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | 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.
  • Music Bingo | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 8:30 p.m. | Village Idiot Pizza - Five Points | Free | Join Village Idiot for music bingo, pizza, and great vibes every Tuesday.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
  • AAF Midlands Membership Kickoff | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 6-9 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works | Free | Network and mingle with some of the best creative minds the Midlands has to offer.
  • Dog Days of Summer at Segra Park | Wed., Aug. 21 | 7:05 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St, Columbia | $6.00 - $16.00 | Bring your pup and stop by Richland County Stormwater Management’s “Trash the Poop” table to spin the wheel, win free prizes, and learn how pet waste impacts local waterways.*
Thursday, Aug. 22
  • Camden Parlor Talk | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 1-3 p.m. | Free | This talk uncovers the history + roots of ethnic music in South Carolina.
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News Notes
Opening
  • Whataburger will open its fourth SC location in Irmo on Monday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. The first few customers could win free Whataburger for a year. Additional Midlands locations in Columbia and Lexington will be opening this fall. (The State)
Sports
  • The Gamecocks announced their 2024-25 non-conference men’s basketball schedule, featuring nine home games, including a matchup against Clemson on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Colonial Life Arena. The season opens Tuesday, Nov. 4 against North Florida. (Gamecocks Online)
Open
  • Harbor Freight Tools recently opened its new store in West Columbia. The store offers over 7,000 tools and accessories, filling the former Home Decor Outlet space. This is their 35th SC location. (HBS Dealer)
Edu
  • Cayce Montessori School, led by Vijayashree Saravanan, held its grand opening last week. Mayor Elise Partin and Mt. Zion Church played key roles in establishing the school, which is now accepting applications for 60 children.
Biz
  • Sustain SC has partnered with USC’s Darla Moore School of Business to promote sustainability and workforce development in SC. The collaboration offers students internships, mentoring, and hands-on experience. (Columbia Business Report)
Listen
  • Reese Davis and Paul Finebaum discuss if Clemson will return to dominance this year. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Clemson Tigers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
    Eat
    • Soup season is nearly upon us (kind of), so we’re gearing up with an easy minestrone soup. This dish is delicious year-round, but it’s elevated with fresh summer veggies (think: tomatoes and basil). Get cooking.*
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    Arts

    🎨 A Parisian palette

    Columbia Museum of Art to host major exhibition of French modern art
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    A view of the Columbia Museum of Art from Boyd Plaza. | Photo by COLAtoday
    The Columbia Museum of Art will host an exhibition titled French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950 from Saturday, Oct. 5 to Sunday, Jan. 5. Organized by the Brooklyn Museum, the exhibition features over 50 works that showcase the evolution of French art from Realism to Surrealism.

    The display includes works by renowned artists like Claude Monet, Henri Matisse, and Edgar Degas. The exhibition is organized into four sections: Landscape, Still Life, Portraits and Models, and The Nude, each highlighting different aspects of modern art.

    “This exhibition presents a unique chance for our community to engage with some of the most significant works in art history,” said Michael Neumeister, CMA Senior Curator.

    A preview party is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4, with tickets available to CMA members on Friday, Aug. 23, and the public on Friday, Sept. 6.
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    The Wrap
     
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    The Columbia Fireflies are nearing the end of the season with only two homestands left. Starting tomorrow night, they’ll begin a six game series closing with “Women in Sports” night on Sunday honoring those who are paving the way in the sports industry.
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