You may recognize the term Soda City the most from Soda City Market — Columbia’s local, Saturday vendor market. | Photo by @brett.cr3
Whether you’re stuffing the turkey or decking the halls, these local holiday markets are showcasing the best of Columbia’s vendors, makers, and artists.
Soda City Market | Each Saturday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Main Street | Find holiday home decor like table settings or tree ornaments at one of the most popular markets in Cola.
Hops & Shops | Sunday, Nov. 10 | 12-4 p.m. | Columbia Craft Brewery | Round out your weekend with 30+ local vendors in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Vista Lights | Thursday, Nov. 21 | 6-10 p.m. | Along Gervais Street | This local tradition is back in its 39th year with shopping, holiday lights, and art galleries.
Tinsel Toast | Friday, Nov. 22 | 6-9 p.m. | Re•Find | Find vintage clothes, antique decor, and food trucks at this holiday edition of Night Shift.
Food Truck Fridays | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | REI Co-Op | Cost of purchase | Switch up your weekly lunch routine and grab a meal from a truck in the REI parking lot.
First Look | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Charleston Southern University, Charleston | Free | Prospective students are invited to Charleston Southern University’s open house to tour the campus, meet faculty, and attend financial aid + admissions workshops.*
Sunday, Nov. 10
Cocktail Classroom | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Smoked | $65 | Visit Smoked’s downstairs speakeasy to learn how you can start making artisan cocktails at home.
South Carolina Underground Film Festival is taking over Nickelodeon Theater on Friday, Nov. 8 and will run through the weekend. Moviegoers will watch a wide range of short films, including horror slashers and romantic comedies, with some being shot by SC-based filmmakers. (The Post and Courier)
Try This
Publico at BullStreet will soon be known as Miracle at BullStreet for the holiday season. The theme change will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 13, ushering in wintery drinks, decor, and music. Bonus: Don’t miss Naughty by Boku, a Grinch pop-up bar, launching on the same day.
Family
South Carolina women’s basketball will offer a special day care service during two of its home games this year. On Thursday Nov. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15, parents and kids can stop by the free Dawn’s Day Care for activities. Additionally, a brunch package for the whole family can be purchased. (Gamecocks Online)
Closed
Uberrito Fresh Mex unexpectedly closed its restaurant at 275 Park Terrace Dr. This location was its first opening outside of Texas, where all of its other restaurants still remain. (The State)
Biz
A 520,000-sqft distribution facility is now open and seeking its first-ever tenant. The build comes from Red Rock Developments — a local firm — and resides along I-26 in Calhoun County. (Columbia Regional Business Report)
Sports
The Charlotte Hornets are looking for a big man replacement after center Nick Richardson went down with an injury. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Hornets with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Cause
Did you know? When you donate blood, you can save lives andget rewarded (think: gift cards). The Blood Connection hosts blood drives across the Midlands seven days a week, making it convenient to find a location + give back. Make an appointment.*
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Opening
🍻 Not your average ribbon cutting
Steel Hands flexes an extensive menu that features chicken sliders, scallops, and Cajun-style crawfish. | Photo via Steel Hands
A new brewery and distillery has arrived in Columbia, and its opening with a bang this weekend.
Steel Hands Vista Distilling and Brewing will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 8 at 4:30 p.m. This marks the grand opening of its new location at 705-A Gervais St., and it kicks off the start of a two-day party.
Starting at 5 p.m., local artist Preston Duffee will provide live music and early birds can sip complimentary spirit tastings of Steel Hands’ gin, vodka, and pecan rye whiskey. The full drink menu will also be available during this team.
The fun returns on Saturday with three more local bands playing live music throughout the day, beginning at 1 p.m. There will also be a rotating espresso martini menu from 1-10 p.m., starting with pumpkin spice latte and ending with peppermint.
The Buy
The Buy
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Happy Thursday, Cola. Thanks for reading today’s newsletter. As a bonus for getting all the way to the bottom, check out this retro video of the city in 1986, complete with a soothing Southern voice actor and a ragtime soundtrack.
