The Lincoln Street tunnel in The Vista has hotels on both sides and helps with the walkability of the district. | Photo by COLAtoday
If you like Soda City by day, you’ll love City Market by night. Hosted and staffed by the City of Columbia, this after-hours market this Saturday, July 12 will showcase the talents of city employees — from chefs and artists to other creative pros. Expect food, music, live performances, photo ops, and more. No ticket is required, just head downtown and see what the City’s team brings to the table.
Events
Events
Wednesday, July 9
Don’t Suck on Social | 9:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Publico at BullStreet | $20 | Come learn how to increase your exposure online and convert more business.
Thursday, July 10
Meeting Street Artisan Market | 4-8 p.m. | Interactive Art Park, West Columbia | Free | The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce.
“AIDA” | 8 p.m. | Trustus Theatre | $40 | A forbidden love story unfolds across enemy lines.
Friday, July 11
Yoga on the Plaza | 8-9 a.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | This class focuses on the shapes and general alignment of basic yoga poses along with variations of sun salutations.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid | Friday, July 11-Sunday, July 27 | Times vary | Town Theatre | $17+ | Dive into this splashy, timeless tale July 11-27 at Town Theatre, directed by Shannon Willis Scruggs with music direction by Lou Boeschen.*
Saturday, July 12
Bierkeller Bratfest | Saturday, July 12-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Bierkeller Columbia | Free | Celebrate all things sausage with traditional Bavarian brats, Knackwurst, and more.
Sunday, July 13
Puppy Power Dog Days Puppy Yoga | 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | EdVenture Children’s Museum | $40 | Enjoy 45 minutes of beginner-level yoga with puppies, 30 minutes of social time with puppies, and bottomless “mockmosas.”
A six-story, 174-unit complex called The Antique Apartments is proposed for Huger and Blossom streets near USC. The former Columbia Antique Mall site would feature 200 bedrooms, retail space, a pool, and a 263-space garage. Plans go before Columbia’s Planning Commission on Thursday, July 10. (The Post and Courier)
Opening
Mountain High Outfittersis gearing up for its SC debut at Columbiana Centre, with a grand opening set for Saturday, July 12 at 11 a.m. The first 100 guests will score swag bags and gift cards, along with food, drinks, and a chance to win $500 in gear.
Coming Soon
Whataburger’s Devine Street location opens tomorrow, Thursday, July 10, at 9:30 a.m. in the former PDQ spot. Line up early to be one of the first 100 customers and get a swag bag and a free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit or Taquito. (WLTX)
Try This
Get your weekend started with a Five Points Pilates pop-up. Join All is Well Saturday, July 12 at 9:30 a.m. at 818 Harden St. for a mat class plus a post-flow smoothie from Rosewood Market. First-timers get a gift bag.
Arts
Has Congaree National Park inspired your craft? The Congaree Anthology is accepting submissions of poetry, essays, fiction, and art that reflect the park’s natural beauty. Submit up to five pieces by Sunday, Aug. 31.
Weather
3.2° — that’s how much Columbia’s average summer temperature has increased since 1970, according to Climate Central. That’s above the national city average of 2.6°.
Health
Want to help shape the future of health care in the Midlands? Lexington Medical Center and Alliance for a Healthier SC are launching a Community Health Needs Assessment to better understand local priorities. Residents in Lexington and Richland Counties are encouraged to take the survey.
Join the South Carolina 7 expedition team on Tuesday, July 15 at 9 a.m. for a four-mile hike through the majestic Congaree National Park. After the hike, stick around for a presentation on “plishing” (read: picking up litter while fishing) — and how it helps protect our waterways.*
The Riggs Partners team gathers for CreateAthon, the annual 24-hour pro bono marketing marathon for nonprofits. | Photo via Riggs Partners
Helping Epworth Children’s Home brand a benefit-driven ice cream line is just one way Riggs Partners has supported Midlands nonprofits through CreateAthon — now entering its 27th year. Your organization could be next.
CreateAthon, a 24-hour creative marathon, returns Thursday–Friday, Oct. 23–24, to offer free marketing services to selected nonprofits across the Midlands and Upstate. Organizations can apply by Friday, Aug. 8, and selected applicants will be notified in September.
“This year’s CreateAthon is especially profound,” said Riggs President Teresa Coles. “Many nonprofits face funding uncertainty. We hope our work offers hope and sustainability.”
Since 1998, CreateAthon has delivered more than $30 million in pro bono work to 2,000+ nonprofits — including 200+ in SC.
The Buy
It’s day two of Amazon Prime Day. Shop standout deals that just went live:
⚡ The 40 oz. Stanley Quencher — aka the world’s most popular water bottle — is usually $45, but today you can get it for $27.
⚡ Sony’s $348 noise-cancelling headphones are marked down to $183.
⚡ Make football season bigger and better with 50% off Sony’s 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TV — saving you over $1,800.
⚡ Philips’ espresso machine + milk frother will look cute in your kitchen, make high-quality espresso drinks, and save you $150 with today’s deal.
⚡ Stock up on a good iPhone charger cord while it’s marked down to $9.99, the lowest price of the year.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
JerryFest returns to Five Points on Sunday, Oct. 5, as it celebrates 60 years of the Grateful Dead. Grass is Dead will headline this year’s fest around the fountain that features artisan vendors, food trucks, and more. No need to worry about grabbing a ticket, this one’s free. Fun fact: The Dead only played Columbia once — on Halloween night in 1985, and you can listen to it here.
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