Bring a blanket and your pup to this concert in the park. | Photo by COLAtoday
EarleJam — the Earlewood neighborhood’s free annual music festival — returns Sunday, Oct. 12 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Earlewood Amphitheatre. Catch sets from Sweetheart City, Sherwood’s Florist, H3RO, Flower Shopping, and EZ Shakes — with drinks from Curiosity Coffee and eats from plant-based favorite Peace of Soul.
Shop top brands + best-sellers for the lowest prices of the year. | Graphic by 6AM City
Amazon’s pre-holiday sales just went live today. Shop The Buy team’s top picks and get this year’s best deals before Prime Big Deal Days ends tomorrow, October 8.
Stamp and Postcard Show | Friday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 11 | Times vary | Tri-City Leisure Center, West Columbia | Free
Koger Center Presents Live Outside: The Ramblers | 5 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | Free | Hailing from Columbia, this powerhouse Southern Country Rock band takes the storytelling of Tyler Childers, the grit of Jason Isbell, and the punch of Kings of Leon to create their own sound.*
Sierra, a TJ Maxx-affiliated outdoor gear retailer, will open Saturday, Oct. 18, on Harbison Boulevard in the Columbiana Station shopping center. The store fills the former Bed Bath & Beyond space near Old Navy, Target, and Publix.
Development
A proposed 243-home subdivision — Cassetta Pines — could surround Annie Burnside Elementary in east Columbia if approved Thursday, Oct. 9 by the Planning Commission. The plan includes single-family homes, a pool, and a community building across 62 acres off Patterson Road. (The Post and Courier)
Today Is
It’s not just Taco Tuesday — it’s National Taco Day. Try one of these three new spots opened this year: Arroyo Tacos + Tequila in Five Points, Tacos Nayarit in Cayce, or Que! Bueno Mexican Bar & Grill on Sumter Street downtown.
Concert
Two-time GRAMMY winner Lauren Daigle will bring “The Behold Christmas Tour” to the Township Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 5. Presale opens today for Krewe Pass members + general tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.
Seasonal
Grab your costumes for the Not-So-Spooky Halloween Stroll on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Richland Library Main. Trick-or-treat through the library and along Main Street at participating businesses.
Eat
Crave Artisan Specialty Market is now open seven days a week. The local lunch spot is renowned for its salads, sandwiches, and grab-and-go options, including lasagna and pot pies.
Festival
The #1 festival in Haywood County is back: Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival returns on Saturday, Oct. 25. After cancelling in 2024 due to Hurricane Helene, the stunning Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are waiting to welcome you back for a weekend of music and community. Get tickets.*
Community
You did your part — now we’re doing ours. After receiving your nominations for the best local businesses in Columbia, we’re hard at work finalizing the details and preparing for the next big step: voting. Be sure to visit the COLAtoday’s Best page when voting opens on Oct. 20. Stay tuned.
Cause
United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium is partnering with 17 elementary schools to help students build strong reading skills — and they need volunteers. By reading with a child for just 30 minutes a week, you can make a real difference. Learn more.*
Featured Apartment
Apartment hunting? The One at Columbia is now leasing spacious one- to three-bedroom homes with sleek finishes and smart home appliances. Residents also enjoy amenities like a saltwater pool, coworking lounge, yoga studio, pet spa, EV charging, and more. Take a tour + request info.*
Community
This October, Planet Fitness celebrates 10 years of its Judgement Free Generation®. In partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, donations support scholarships, community grants, and safe spaces for kids — empowering the next generation to thrive. Learn more.*
Editor’s Pick
Columbia Craft Brewing announces closure
Columbia Craft Brewing was a popular spot to hang out with friends or play trivia. | Photo by COLAtoday
After seven years on Greene Street near Colonial Life Arena, Columbia Craft Brewing Company has closed. The brewery, a staple of the city’s 2010s craft beer boom, plans to continue distributing its famously hopped brews throughout the state.
In a statement, the team said it faced “rising costs, shifting consumer habits, and increased competition” in an evolving market, adding they’re “grateful for everyone who supported us along the way.” Comments poured inon social media with people sharing love for the taproom.
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Barrel & Vine Productions is saying auf wiedersehen to its popular Harvest Dinners series with an Oktoberfest celebration at City Roots on Monday, Oct. 13. The evening will feature Brittany and Matt Miller of Manchester Farms, plus locally sourced German-inspired dishes and brews from Bierkeller.
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