As spring gives way to summer this month, the temps may stay relatively the same, but the produce, commemorations, festivals and recurring live music series are all changing with the season. Throw yourself into the transition, because there are plenty of ways to spend your days in the Heart of SC…
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As a city well known or its history and readiness to celebrate, we are looking forward to Juneteenth and the special day to commemorate and rejoice in the achievements of African Americans. WHAT IS JUNETEENTH? On June 19, 1865, the final enslaved people in the United States were finally freed. The…
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Pickleball has gained popularity throughout the U.S. and internationally. Here in Columbia, pickleball has an impressive following with both free and paid courts throughout the region. Whether you are looking for a new hobby, burn some calories or join a thriving community, the heart of SC is…
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One thing you may notice about this roundup is that almost all of the featured events this month take place outdoors. From new events like a PGA golf tournament, a Renaissance Fair and a two-day music festival to signature events that stay marked in our calendars this time each year, come make the…
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Kick off AAPI Month on May 2nd by attending the "Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Storytime" featuring an outlaid reading of "I Am Golden" by Eva Chen at Columbia Cooper Library. Experience Columbia SC ambassador and local business owner of FIT Columbia, Angela Yong, established…
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It’s that time of year where our little Gamecocks must don their cap and gown and fly the coop. Graduation season has arrived in the heart of SC and whether you’ve come to Columbia from many miles away or just a town over, soak up these last few days with the place you called home for so long. Put…
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It’s summertime in Columbia! And given that the temperatures like to make themselves known, we’re all about keeping it cool. A summer day here moves between water, shade and air conditioning, with plenty of reasons to pause along the way. Look around for a moment, and you get the feeling that…
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The days are long. The nights are short. You know what that means. Summertime is back in the Heart of SC! And here, the living really is easy. Smack in the middle of everything, this vibrant city bursting with big ideas, forward thinkers and modern attitudes knows how to do summer right. If you’re…
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However you care to spend Easter this year (and no, we haven’t forgotten about our Jewish friends celebrating Passover!), opt to support local in any way you can – be it through a take-home meal, brunch at a local restaurant or even in the goodies you stock in your Easter baskets. At-Home Eats…
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Here’s hoping those signature April showers hold off, because there’s simply too much happening all over the Columbia region to let any rain dampen our fun. Here’s what you can get up to in the Heart of SC this month: Rosé Fest at The Gourmet Shop | April 4 Spring is when pink wine thrives, so…
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