It's A Triple! A Guide To Baseball Season in Columbia SC

It's A Triple! A Guide To Baseball Season in Columbia SC

It’s springtime in Columbia SC and we’ve got baseball on the brain. There’s something about a warm evening that beckons us to the ballfield for a little bit of...

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Grab Your Dancing Shoes: Spring Concerts to Plan Ahead for in Columbia SC

Grab Your Dancing Shoes: Spring Concerts to Plan Ahead for in Columbia SC

From hometown favorites to international legends, Columbia’s spring concert lineup is ushering in the new season with a bang. Jazz, soul, country, hip-hop, folk and indie rock...

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On The Rocks, With Salt: A Guide To Margaritas In Columbia SC

On The Rocks, With Salt: A Guide To Margaritas In Columbia SC

Margaritas are evolving, yall. Traditional concoctions made with premade mix and cheap tequila are being traded for artfully crafted cocktails with fresh ingredients and unexpected...

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It's A 'Za Party: A Guide To Pizza in Columbia SC

It's A 'Za Party: A Guide To Pizza in Columbia SC

Comparable to puppies and Sunday brunch, everyone loves pizza—it’s a universal truth. And while you + yours might have a hard time agreeing on the specifics (Red sauce or...

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24 Hours in North Columbia: Cornbread, Baseball and Exploring

24 Hours in North Columbia: Cornbread, Baseball and Exploring

You can always fill up your time in Columbia SC with far more than 24 hours of things to do. But if you need at least 24 hours planned for you, here’s a guide to the food,...

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I Scream, You Scream For Cool Treats in Columbia SC

I Scream, You Scream For Cool Treats in Columbia SC

As we move into the spring and summer months, the temps in Columbia SC are starting to climb and won’t be coming down any time soon. Read our roundup of suggestions on how to...

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24 Hours in North Columbia: Cornbread, Baseball and Exploring

24 Hours in North Columbia: Cornbread, Baseball and Exploring

You can always fill up your time in Columbia SC with far more than 24 hours of things to do. But if you need at least 24 hours planned for you, here’s a guide to the food,...

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All Hail The Queens: A Guide To the 2018 Love, Peace & Hip-Hop Festival

All Hail The Queens: A Guide To the 2018 Love, Peace & Hip-Hop Festival

It’s that time of year when Columbia’s social calendar is chock full of things to do. And judging by the buzz, you’re going to want to push Love, Peace &...

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24 Hours in The Vista: Dinner and a Show in Columbia SC's Eclectic Arts District

24 Hours in The Vista: Dinner and a Show in Columbia SC's Eclectic Arts District

An ultimate overnight trip calls for dinner and a show, and The Vista in Columbia SC has the perfect pairing for a weekend away with the delicious eats of Restaurant Week Columbia and...

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Mother Nature's Grand Finale: Experiencing Fall Foliage in Columbia SC

Mother Nature's Grand Finale: Experiencing Fall Foliage in Columbia SC

We don’t like to pick favorites but fall might be the best time of the year. Pumpkin spice , football , #sweaterweather and fall foliage – does it get any better? Although...

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Author: Meredith Almond

Things to Do in Columbia, SC This Father's Day

Friday, June 14, 2013 4:33 PM by Meredith Almond

Trying to plan something for Father's Day at the last minute? Whether you need a place to go or something to eat, here's how to celebrate the dad in your life (whatever his style) in Columbia, SC:


For the Outdoorsy Dad
Spirit of Lake Murray Father's Day Cruise
Sail the waters of Lake Murray while
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Categories: The New Holiday Hot Spot
Tags: 300 Senate, Capital City Stadium, Columbia Blowfish, Columbia Museum of Art, EdVenture Children's Museum, Get Your Gear On, Historic Columbia Foundation, Lake Murray, Motor Supply Company Bistro, Nickelodeon Theatre, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, South Carolina State Museum, Spirit of Lake Murray, The Oak Table

What's Hot This Weekend: 7 Things to Do in Columbia, SC June 13-16

Thursday, June 13, 2013 2:57 PM by Meredith Almond

There's a 'famously hot' weekend ahead -- and we don't just mean the weather in Columbia, SC. (Speaking of... looking for ways to stay cool?) The next four days are full of hot events, both indoors and out. Treat dad on Sunday with one of the many Things to Do for Father's Day in Columbia, SC. Enjoy
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Categories: What's Hot This Weekend
Tags: Historic Columbia Foundation, Saluda Shoals Park, Sesquicentennial State Park, Spinner's Resort and Marina

Southeastern Piano Festival Returns to Columbia, SC, June 9-15

Thursday, June 6, 2013 5:46 PM by Meredith Almond



The 11th Annual Southeastern Piano Festival returns to Columbia, SC on June 9 - 15, 2013.

Hosted by the University of South Carolina's School of Music, the festival brings 20 young, talented pianists from across the globe for a week of concerts, intensive training and a competition for a final
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Categories: The New Artistic Hot Spot, The New Southern Hot Spot
Tags: Southeastern Piano Festival

What's Hot This Weekend: 10 Things to Do in Columbia, SC June 6-9

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 1:15 PM by Meredith Almond

Recently, Columbia, SC was called out for being a budget-friendly destination for the "Frugal Traveler." This weekend supports just that, as the region's busting with events - from First Thursday on Main and Craft.Bar.Happy.Weekend. to outdoor concerts at Finlay Park and guided walks through
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Categories: What's Hot This Weekend
Tags: Alternacirque, Benedict College, Colonial Life Arena, Columbia Marionette Theatre, Columbia Museum of Art, Earlewood Park, Finlay Park, First Thursday on Main Street, Nickelodeon Theatre, Southeastern Piano Festival, Universoul Circus

Vote South Carolina Shrimp and Grits for America's Best Food

Monday, June 3, 2013 1:00 PM by Meredith Almond

South Carolina's shrimp and grits is in the running for America's best food!

Three weeks ago, CQ Roll Call began the search for the dish that would become the "Taste of America." Each state was paired with a signature dish and voters brought those 50 delicious dishes down to the "Elite 8." Now,
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Categories: The New Culinary Hot Spot, The New Southern Hot Spot
Tags: Adluh Flour Mills, Blue Marlin Steaks & Seafood

What's Hot this Weekend: 6 Things to Do May 30 - June 2, 2013

Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:40 PM by Meredith Almond

Ready for the weekend? From history and music to the outdoors and film, here's our hot list of six things in store this weekend, plus a round-up of events to fill in any gaps:

Rhythm and Blooms at Riverbanks Zoo
It's your last chance to see live music in Riverbanks Zoo's Botanical Gardens this spring.
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Categories: What's Hot This Weekend
Tags: Congaree National Park, Finlay Park, Nickelodeon Theatre, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Sesquicentennial State Park, South Carolina State Museum

Celebrate National Trails Day in Columbia, SC: June 1, 2013

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 11:52 AM by Meredith Almond

Harbison State Forest
This Saturday, June 1, 2013 is National Trails Day, and there are plenty of opportunities to spend your weekend outdoors in Columbia. In fact, to us, National Trails Day is simply the perfect excuse to enjoy the warm and get outdoors! Join us in celebrating by hiking, biking,
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Categories: The New Adventure Hot Spot
Tags: Congaree National Park, Dreher Island State Park, Harbison State Forest, Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve, Saluda Shoals Park, Sesquicentennial State Park, The Palmetto Trail

What's Hot: Memorial Day Weekend in Columbia, SC

Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:10 PM by Meredith Almond

Looking for things to do for the long Memorial Day weekend? With live music and theater performances abounding, and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, you won't fall short of entertainment and things to do in Columbia, SC.

Here's our hot list of events, then a snapshot of what else is happening
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Categories: The New Holiday Hot Spot
Tags: Art Bar, Columbia Marionette Theatre, Get Your Gear On, Koger Center for the Arts, Lanier Sailing Club, Township Auditorium, University of South Carolina, Workshop Theatre

Celebrate Columbia's Main Street at "May Day on Main"

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 5:49 PM by Meredith Almond


Columbia's Main Street will be bustling this Saturday as we celebrate the inaugural "May Day on Main." Explore shops, restaurants, museums, art galleries and more in downtown Columbia, SC.


Start the morning on Main walking through Soda City Market. (Check out their full lineup of vendors).


Grab a cup
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Categories: The New Southern Hot Spot
Tags: Arcade Mall, Columbia Museum of Art, Cromer's P-Nuts, Drip on Main, Mast General Store, Paradise Ice, Richland Library, Rosso Trattoria Italia, Soda City Market, South Carolina State House, Tapp's Arts Center, Uptown on Main, Villa Tronco
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