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Fireflies Announce Promotional Schedule for Holiday Lights
Second-annual Holiday Lights season is bigger, brighter for 2023 The Columbia Fireflies today announced the promotional schedule for the 2023 Fireflies Holiday Lights season, happening at Segra Park November 16-December 31 for the second year. This year will mark the return of a few fan favorite theme nights, including Thirsty Thursday, where the drink specials…
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VILLAGE IDIOT PIZZA & KENDRA SCOTT TO HOST “SIP & SHOP” EVENT FOR PIZZA FOR PREEMIES
VILLAGE IDIOT PIZZA & KENDRA SCOTT TO HOST “SIP & SHOP” EVENT FOR PIZZA FOR PREEMIES
Village Idiot Pizza's commitment to giving back to its community takes center stage with its sixth annual "Pizza for Preemies" campaign throughout November. In addition to the month-long fundraising efforts, the renowned pizza restaurant is excited to present "Sip & Shop," a special shopping event in collaboration with Kendra Scott dedicated to supporting South Carolina…
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Midlands Clay Arts Society Holiday Sale
You are invited to our 22nd Annual Midlands Clay Arts Holiday Sale, to be held November 30 -December 2, 2023 at Stormwater Studios, 413 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC. Admission and parking are free, and there is no retailer mark up. Come and shop for unique and creative gifts, handcrafted by local artists. Ceramic artwork ranges…
Holiday Planetarium Lighting
Holiday Planetarium Lighting
Explore the museum after-hours and kick off the holiday season The special event includes a chance to meet Santa, see holiday shows, explore exhibitions, shop in the store and more. Showing this evening will be the new digital dome planetarium experience, Áróra, and the returning favorite Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D. Guests are invited to stick around till the end of…
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Christmas Light Boat Parade Returns Saturday, December 2 to Lake Murray
Christmas Light Boat Parade Returns Saturday, December 2 to Lake Murray
Park Opens at 4:30 p.m. | The parade begins at 6:00 p.m. Lake Murray Country’s Christmas Light Boat Parade, returns on Saturday, December 2. You don’t want to miss this family-friendly waterfront event that will get everyone in the holiday spirit! Admission is FREE and open to the public at the Lake Murray Dam Public Park…
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Melrose Heights brings artists and entertainment to a historic Columbia neighborhood
Melrose Heights brings artists and entertainment to a historic Columbia neighborhood
The Historic Melrose Art in the Yard will once again welcome artists and artisans to show and sell their original work in the historic, downtown Columbia neighborhood. The event will be held on Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 1 to 5 pm with art and food at a family friendly event. Historic Melrose Art in…
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USC Symphony Orchestra: Soul Bass
USC Symphony Orchestra: Soul Bass
Join conductor Scott Weiss and special guest artist Xavier Foley for Soul Bass. A native of Marietta, GA, Foley is known for communicating his virtuosity and passion for music on the double bass, which is rarely presented as a solo instrument. The December program also features Concert Overture No. 1 by trailblazing composer Florence Price,…
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail Quote-Along at The Nick
Monty Python and the Holy Grail Quote-Along at The Nick
Join Monty Python, Iconic Events Releasing and a host of Monty Python fans (new & old, and not-so-old) to celebrate the 48 1/2 anniversary of this comedy classic, back in theaters across the US for two nights only. With an all-new quote-along, created exclusively for this anniversary release, audiences will enjoy an interactive and uproarious…
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2023 GLOBAL VISION AWARD honoring Coach Dawn Staley
2023 GLOBAL VISION AWARD honoring Coach Dawn Staley
The Columbia World Affairs Council announced Coach Dawn Staley as the 2023 Global Vision Award recipient. An Olympic gold medalist, American Basketball Hall of Famer, and Head Coach of Women’s Basketball for the University of South Carolina, Coach Staley will be honored at a black-tie gala on Thursday, December 7, at the Columbia Museum of…
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Accessibility Morning – Meet Santa
Accessibility Morning – Meet Santa
Guests who are neurodiverse, autistic or have other disabilities are invited to meet Santa, enjoy a sensory-friendly holiday show and experience the museum at their own pace. This program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience at the museum. During…
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Homeless No More to hold Holiday Shop
Homeless No More to hold Holiday Shop
Homeless No More will hold its annual Holiday Shop for the homeless families with children at Family Shelter and St. Lawrence Place on Monday, December 11 th . The Holiday Shop gives the families of HNM the opportunity to “shop” for each other instead of the usual “adopt a family” approach, allowing families a sense…
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Food Truck Fridays – December 15
Food Truck Fridays – December 15
The City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays through the month of December. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one location. The City of Columbia Food Truck Fridays initiative features delicious food as a way to highlight various types of cuisines, which can be enjoyed in our city while connecting with each other over great food.…
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Cotton Mill Exchange Open for Holiday Shopping
Cotton Mill Exchange Open for Holiday Shopping
The Cotton Mill Exchange is the perfect place to find unique SC-themed gifts for family and friends this holiday season. The museum's newly renovated 4,000 square foot store features a specular range of items representing South Carolina, from locally-produced food products, hand-made jewelry, art and much more. State Employees and museum members are invited to enjoy…
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PALMETTO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT COLUMBIA CELEBRATES! 2023
PALMETTO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT COLUMBIA CELEBRATES! 2023
December is the wonderful time of the year when we celebrate the holiday season. Whether you are observing Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or another seasonal holiday, Palmetto Chamber Orchestra offers musical enjoyment to everyone to make holiday time very special. Join us at the Incarnation Lutheran Church on December 17, 6 pm for the community celebration…
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It’s a Wonderful Life at The Nick
Join The Nick for a holiday celebration this December. It's a Wonderful Life will be playing at The Nick Dec. 21-24, get your tickets today! About the film: An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. Tickets…
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Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone at The Nick
Join The Nick for a holiday celebration this December. Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone will be playing at The Nick Dec. 22-24, get your tickets today! About the film: An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the…
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Spend the Holidays at the State Museum
The State Museum is the perfect place to visit and enjoy exhibitions, holiday shows and more with friends and family Explore the beauty of the Northern Lights in the new planetarium experience Áróra, enjoy the special holiday show, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4D, and much more. *The museum is CLOSED Sunday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 25 for Christmas.…