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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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 &...
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...
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...
Thursday, April 30, 2015 8:49 AM by Alli Finkelston
Tap your toes and broaden your minds with non-stop musical and educational enlightenment in Columbia, SC. From music festivals to cultural displays, this weekend has something to interest everyone. Check out our weekend roundup below and our calendar of events for everything happening in The New
Friday, April 17, 2015 11:42 AM by Alli Finkelston
It's a magical weekend here in Columbia, SC. Kick it off with Disney on Ice, sprinkle in a few Indie Grits films and top it all off with the International Festival: a perfect recipe for a weekend you'll never forget. Check out our round-up below and our calendar of events for everything happening
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 2:00 PM by Alli Finkelston
Today kicks off the five-day, creative extravaganza, Indie Grits Festival. Hosted by The Nickelodeon, SC's only non-profit, art house theatre, the festival seeks to explore territories Southern media makers find intimidating by highlighting folksy singers, experimental films, cutting-edge tech and
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 10:29 AM by Alli Finkelston
Hold on to your hats folks, this is a big weekend to be in Columbia. "Come over" to the Colonial Life Arena where country crooner Kenny Chesney will play with special guests Jake Owen and Chase Rice. In addition to that star-studded performance, there are tons of famously hot events happening all
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 4:30 PM by Alli Finkelston
Let's go Gamecocks! Cheer on the number one seed, University of South Carolina Gameocks, as they dribble to the hoop against Savannah State to kick off the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament in our very own Colonial Life Arena. For more hot weekend happenings, check out our weekend round up below
Thursday, March 5, 2015 8:30 AM by Alli Finkelston
Hello sunshine! Springtime has finally arrived in famously hot Columbia, SC, just in time for the St. Pat's in Five Points Kick-Off. Celebrate the Gaelic season by dying the iconic Five Points fountain green to the tune of bagpipers and Irish step dancers. For more hip happenings in The New Southern
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 2:00 PM by Alli Finkelston
Thursday, January 8, 2015 1:00 PM by Alli Finkelston
Ready, Set, Reservation! Grab your forks and dig in to Restaurant Week Columbia at Blue Marlin, Motor Supply Co. Bistro, The Oak Table or one of the many other scrumptious participating restaurants. Once your belly is full of yummy eats, mosey on over to a show, basketball game or any of the
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 7:35 AM by Alli Finkelston
Discover the New Year on South Carolina's Main Street with the largest free NYE party in the state. Ring in 2015 at the footsteps of the picturesque South Carolina State Capitol from 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. as 26,000 of your closest friends countdown to midnight during the largest New Year's fireworks
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 7:34 AM by Alli Finkelston
This weekend, try one of our famously hot itineraries for a perfect weekend to celebrate the holidays, have non-stop family fun or learn everything you've ever wanted about the history of SC. Scroll to the bottom for a complete list of everything happening in the New Southern Hot Spot.
