From bold lines and bright colors to messages of love, equality, and activism, every piece feels alive with energy. | Photo by Victor Johnson, provided by Columbia Museum of Art
Strolling along the Eutaw Springs Passage, visitors can soak in nature’s beauty while recharging mind and body. | Photo provided by Palmetto Trail
In today’s fast-paced world, screens dominate our days from morning to night. Taking time outdoors is more important than ever for mental and physical well-being. Studies show spending time in nature can:
Reduce stress and calm the nervous system
Boost mood and energy
Improve overall physical health
We experienced this ourselves and felt the difference firsthand. Step outside, breathe deeply, and let the Palmetto Trail guide you toward balance, relaxation, and renewed energy.
Jimador Real Mexican Cuisine will take over the recently closed TakoSushi space on Forest Drive. Part of the El Jimador chain, the new spot will join the Lowes Foods anchored shopping center. An opening date hasn’t been announced.
Sports
ESPN ranked USC’s Ta’Niya Latson No. 7 and Joyce Edwards No. 11 in its Top 25 women’s college basketball players for the upcoming season. Former Gamecock and WJ Keenan High School grad, MiLaysia Fulwiley, landed at No. 19 on the list.
Arts
The SC State Museum has commissioned renowned Gullah artist Corey Alston to create a large-scale sweetgrass basket honoring Gullah Geechee heritage. The fifth-generation weaver plans to complete the piece by February as part of the museum’s folk art collection expansion.
Eat
If South Carolina was a sandwich, what would it be? If you said pulled pork with gold sauce, you would agree with Chowhound’s list of “The Most Iconic Sandwich in Each State.” Way cooler than Idaho’s, if you ask us.
Network
Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) is hosting Activate, a free networking mixer on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea. Meet board members and connect with the young professional community over coffee and conversation.
Civic
Columbia will cut the ribbon on new playground equipment at Randall Avenue Park off North Main Street on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. Upgrades include a swing set, play system, and picnic shelter, and are funded by a community development block grant.
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Event Spotlight
Hosted by the Columbia Korean United Presbyterian Church, the festival features live performances and food. | Photo by SC Korean Festival
If your K-Pop knowledge starts and ends with “I’ve heard of BTS,” here’s your chance to see what the hype is about. The Korean Festival returns from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 to the 1400 block of Richland Street, featuring a live K-Pop showdown throughout the day.
Since 2005, it has grown into a full-day cultural celebration featuring Samulnori, traditional fan dances, taekwondo, and a Korean wedding ceremony on stage. The food alone is worth the trip, with a menu is filled with Korean corn dogs, fish-shaped buns, bibimbop, kimchi jeon, and So Tteok So Tteok (sausage + rice cake skewers).
Proceeds benefit local charities and community programs.
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Happy (belated) 37th birthday to the SC State Museum. On Oct. 29, 1988, it opened its doors for the first time in what was Columbia’s first electric textile mill. Give this podcast a listen to learn how the historic mill became South Carolina’s museum.
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