This is Wayfair’s biggest (and best) Black Friday sale to date. | Photos provided by Wayfair
We asked, and you answered: The key to impressing guests is “setting the perfect vibe.” Before welcoming family and friends into your home this holiday season, consider these five tips to enhance the vibe in your spaces — at up to 80% off.
Yes, Black Friday came early. Now until Sunday, Dec. 1, you can snag the lowest prices of the year during Wayfair’s extended Black Friday sale. Psst... Check back on Dec. 2 for Cyber Monday deals, too.
Pro tip: Warm lighting makes for an extra-cozy atmosphere. These dimmable Edison light bulbs will do the trick.
3. Minimize clutter
Storage doesn’t have to be an eyesore. You can tuck away miscellaneous items (think: books and games) in this extendable coffee table and store shoes in this natural rattan shoe storage cabinet that always seems to be trending online.
Paw Print Turkey Making | Monday, Nov. 25-Wednesday, Nov. 27 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Modern Companion, Chapin | $5 | Stamp your pet’s paw using a mess-free method and draw an adorable turkey on the print.
Free Locals Giving Show | 6:30 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | Free | Hear music from local artistsYosef, Mel Washington, Hillmouse, and Whistler.
Winter Wine at Holiday Lights | Friday, Nov. 29, Friday, Dec. 6 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Saluda Shoals Park | $30 | Taste eight different wines, enjoy light refreshments, and a trip through Holiday Lights on the River the evening of the event.
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland | 7:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $39+ | Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and sing into the night.
Saturday, Nov. 30
Small Business Saturday — Holiday Market | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Community Artisan + Farmers Market (Inside Village at Sandhills) between Books A Million and Massage Envy | Free | Shop local from 70 vendors.
Bierkeller Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) | 12-7 p.m. | Bierkeller Brewing Company | Free | The markets feature local vendors, specialty foods, classic Christmas and other live music, festive lights, hot mulled Glühwein, hot chocolate, and, of course, beers.
Experience what makes Rise different by trying a class. | Photo provided by Rise Fitness + Wellness
The holidays are a whirlwind, but don’t let the seasonal hustle and bustle push your self-care aside. Now’s the perfect time to commit to your health and feel stronger going into the new year. How? Meet Rise Fitness + Wellness, an all-levels Pilates studio with focused classes to help you stay consistent without the stress of a crowded gym.
At Rise, class sizes are limited to six and experienced instructors provide personalized guidance, giving you the benefits of private training without the hefty price tag.
Members also get to experience:
Class variety: From Pilates to strength training, there’s something for everyone.
Flexible scheduling: Rise offers convenient class times to fit your busy life.
A supportive community: This studio’s welcoming environment motivates and inspires.
Why wait until January? Start now and enjoy feeling empowered, energized, and ready to take on whatever the season throws your way.
Bonus: COLAtoday readers can save 10% on the Pilates Starter Pack now through Monday, Dec. 2 with code: COLATODAY at checkout.
Construction on Taylor + Harden Streets is wrapping up. Sidewalk work is mostly complete, with just a few resurfacing and median tweaks left. These projects address pedestrian safety. The Post and Courier has all the details on the recent road workings.
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Presented by A Little Happy, The Five Points Association is launching NEON Joy, a new holiday event + laser light show that will light up the district on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Five Points. Enjoy extended hours, food + drinks for purchase, and more.
Sports
15 — that’s the point difference that led to the USC women’s basketball loss + the end of their winning streak. UCLA defeated USC 77 to 62. Next up, the women’s basketball team will play Iowa State in the Fort Myers Tipoff on Thanksgiving. (WLTX)
Open
The City of Columbia hosted a ribbon cutting for Ageless — a vintage market that buys, sells, and trades vintage clothing, streetwear, and sneakers. The new store is located at 1727 Harden St., Unit B near Benedict College.
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The City of Columbia’s Parking Services is offering complimentary parking over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Click here to see the parking schedule changes for on-street + garage parking.
Sports
Bryce Young continues to impress as the Carolina Panthers fall on a last-second FG to the Kansas City Chiefs 30-27. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Seasonal
Join the Junior League of Columbia for their annual Holiday Market at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds, from Thursday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 8. Shop for unique gifts from 160+ vendors, dance the night away at a Holiday Ball and enjoy “Sundaes with Santa.” See the full lineup.*
Home
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🍿 Spend Thanksgiving at The Nick
Save room for popcorn + soda after your Thanksgiving meal. | Photo by COLAtoday
If you’re looking for something to do on Thanksgiving or want to plan a movie outing with your friends or family, see what the local theater has going on over the next few weeks. Fun fact: The Nick will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
Now playing
“A Real Pain” | R | Monday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Dec. 1 | Cousins reunite for a trip to Poland in honor of their grandmother.
“Wicked” | PG | Monday, Nov. 25-Wednesday, Dec. 4 | Elphaba, a misunderstood girl, and Glinda, the popular girl, become roommates at Shiz University in the Land of Oz.
Bonus:Don’t miss Book Club Night at The Nick — a talkback collaboration event with All Good Books to discuss the movie — happening on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. Get 10% off your movie ticket with proof of any book purchase from All Good Books. City Editor Sam here — a friend and I participated in Book Club Night for “It Ends With Us.” Check out how I spent my night on Main Street.
The Buy
The Buy
An electric salt and pepper grinder set that’s 20% off for early Black Friday. Snag one for just over $20 for yourself or as a holiday gift for your chef-iest friend.
That’s a wrap on the home games for the 2024 football season at Williams-Brice Stadium — always a bittersweet moment. It ushers in the holiday season but means we won’t sandstorm together for a while. Something that takes the sting out is being ranked No. 16 in the AP Polls. I’m crossing my fingers and toes for a win over the Tigers this weekend so we can potentially move up a few more spots.
