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Culture

Monet, Matisse, and much more
Presented by Columbia Museum of Art
Photo of a gold-framed painting by Renoir depicting a still life image of fruit and a cup
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919). Still Life with Blue Cup, circa 1900. Oil on canvas, 6 x 13 1/8 in. (15.2 x 33.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Laura L. Barnes, 67.24.19. | Photo provided by Sarah DeSantis, Brooklyn Museum
As much as we love Columbia, we can’t lie — Paris was on our minds this summer in a majeur way. From watching the Olympics (and maybe the cringey but oh-so-bingeable “Emily in Paris”) to daydreaming about strolling through the city streets and sipping a latte by the Seine, we couldn’t baguette it out of our minds.

One non-negotiable item on our dream Paris itinerary? Taking in all the amazing art the city has to offer, from the Louvre to the Musée d’Orsay. The good news: There’s no need to buy a plane ticket — you can experience iconic Parisian art right here in Columbia this fall at the Columbia Museum of Art.

A painting in a gold frame

Eugène Louis Boudin (French, 1824–1898). The Beach at Trouville, circa 1887 – 96. Oil on canvas, 14 3/8 x 23 in. (36.5 x 58.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Robert B. Woodward, 15.314.

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“French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950" opens Saturday, Oct. 5 and will be on view through through Sunday, Jan. 5. This show-stopping exhibition is organized by the Brooklyn Museum and showcases 50+ works encompassing the key avant-garde movements that emerged in Paris in the years between the Revolution of 1848 and the end of World War II.

Think: Mesmerizing gold-frame paintings from an incredible lineup of some of the most pivotal French artists in the history of modern art, from Monet and Matisse to Rodin, Degas, Cézanne, and Renoir.

“It is rare for works with this degree of importance and quality to travel outside of major institutions,” CMA Senior Curator Michael Neumeister said. “This presents a wonderful opportunity for our community to experience significant works of art by some of the most familiar and important names in art history.”
    Plan your visit
    Asked

    Art history corner: The Henri Matisse painting featured in the show was originally shown in which iconic exhibition?
    A. The First Impressionist Exhibition (Paris, 1874)
    B. The American Armory Show (New York, 1913)
    C. The Great Exhibition (London, 1851)
    D. Exposition Internationale du Surréalisme (Paris, 1938)
    Make a guess
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    Events
    Tuesday, Sept. 17
    • Plein Air on Boyd Plaza | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | These drop-in drawing and painting sessions are led by About Face, an artmaking group focusing on portraits and the human figure.
    Wednesday, Sept. 18
    • Music Bingo | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 7 p.m. | Village Idiot Pizza | Free | Head to the Olympia location for music bingo + pizza every Wednesday.
    • Ask the Gardener Happy Hour | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 4-6 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost | Free | Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
    Thursday, Sept. 19
    • Columbia’s 37th Annual Greek Festival | Thursday, Sept. 19-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church | Free | Enjoy the music, atmosphere, food + drink, and learn a little about Greece.
    • USC Jazz Combos Performance | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | USC School of Music Recital Hall | Free | Songs include jazz standards, jazz classic material, and current jazz repertoire.
    Friday, Sept. 20
    • Friday Night Laser Lights | Friday, Sept. 20 | 6-10 p.m. | South Carolina State Museum | $10+ | The captivating show returns for cosmically cool fun, featuring the music of Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, and more.
    Saturday, Sept. 21
    • Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Mann-Simons Site | Free | This one-day festival by Historic Columbia features headliner Sunshine Anderson, live entertainment, artist demos, historic storytelling, and vendors.
    100+ more events
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    Travel

    ✈️ 3 wildly cheap flights out of CAE in 2024
    A plane flys over palm trees in a clear sky.
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    Great airfare deals do exist — and thanks to flight price tracking services like Going, you can save hundreds on your next trip. Sign up for Going’s two-week free trial of its Premium plan, and you’ll be emailed when international flights leaving our city are seriously discounted.

    Here are real flight deals out of CAE the Going team found this year:
    • $292 to Spain
    • $453 to Ireland
    • $885 to Japan
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    News Notes
    Open
    • Dulce Bakery and Café is opening today in the Vista on Lincoln Street + hosting a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. The bakery offers cupcakes, cake slices, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee.
    Sports
    • A’ja Wilson became the first WNBA player to score 1,000 points in a season during the Las Vegas Aces’ 84-71 win over the Connecticut Sun. Last week, she broke Jewell Loyd’s single-season scoring record of 939 points during a game against the Indiana Fever. (NBA)
    Announced
    • The Harlem Globetrotters are returning to Colonial Life Arena on Friday, Dec. 13 where they’ll show off their signature tricks and dunks against the Washington Generals. Tickets go on sale Monday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m.
    Environment
    • A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit Chesterfield County early Monday morning, following two weekend quakes in the Midlands. The quake, confirmed at 12:53 a.m. near Pageland, is the 15th in SC this year. (The State)
    Outdoors
    • Columbia Parks and Recreation is hosting a free gardening workshop at Riverfront Park on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m. near the little red schoolhouse. Register to learn gardening techniques, plant care, soil preparation, and more.
    Listen
    • Bryce Young continued to struggle in the Carolina Panthers’ loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
      Eat
      • Have you ever wondered, “Where should I take my grandparents out to eat?” We’ve teamed up with the experts at Still Hopes to help answer this sometimes challenging question. See our restaurant picks.*
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      History

      What’s in a name?

      15 Historic street names in Columbia
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      The corner of Pickens Street + Gervais Street | Photo by COLAtoday
      The city of Columbia was created by the General Assembly in 1786, and many of our street names are original to that founding.

      It’s safe to say that over the years, the city has been touched by countless historical figures and happenings — many of which have shaped the names of Columbia’s buildings, parks, and streets. In this guide, we’re delving into the history of Columbia’s streets — specifically how they were named.

      Columbia’s Boundary Streets

      Assembly Street — Named for the General Assembly, which first met in Columbia in 1790.

      North-South Streets

      Lincoln Street — Named for Revolutionary War General Benjamin Lincoln of Massachusetts, who accepted the sword of surrender from the British at the Battle of Yorktown in Virginia.

      East-West Streets

      Lady Street — This street was named after Martha Custis Washington, wife of General George Washington. She would go on to be the first first lady in 1789.
      12 more street names
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      From the editor
      There’s a new street name in town. The 1200 block of Blanding Street has been given the honorary name Villa Tronco Way, a tribute to the Italian restaurant that’s been serving Cola for 84 years. Dive into the rich history of this local icon.
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