For the 38th year in a row, Vista Lights will be bringing holiday fun to the Midlands. Local businesses will showcase all that they have to offer to the Columbia community with restaurant stands, holiday sales and Christmas performances.
The Gamecock Vintage Market, hosted on Greene Street, is a monthly staple for all vintage enthusiasts around Columbia. Vendors across South Carolina gather to sell their items to students, who seem to have a growing interest in vintage clothes, according to the sellers.
The South Carolina State Fair brought back plenty of classic foods this October, but one new item stood out among fair-goers — dill pickle pizza. For those who may have missed the fair or simply are just craving its pizza, here is a recipe to help satisfy those pickle cravings.
BEATS Barre Studio recently opened on Gervais Street with an energetic and fun twist on the fitness world. Its main goal is to make fitness fun again and get clients to experience an entertaining yet effective workout style that people in Columbia have never experienced before.
Newly formed Gamecock Surf Club is focused on fostering a love for surfing and building a community for students, members said. The student organization meets weekly in order to discuss and make plans for which beach it will travel to that weekend.
"Golden Time," a student-written musical, shines a light on the dark experiences of its protagonist, Sadie Prisket. Off Off Broadway will be performing the show this weekend and hopes to connect with audience members over themes of loss and acceptance.
USC's dance program has been renamed in honor of late USC alumna and dance program member Betsy Blackmon after her family gave an undisclosed amount to the program. The money given will go towards funding for new faculty positions in addition to a initive that works to bring in more professional dancers.
The Daily Gamecock sat down with local abstract artist Victoria Rickards to discuss her new collection and her journey in the art world. The Miami native hosted her first solo ehibition, which draws inspiration from her heritage, in Columbia earlier in October.
Women-owned hair salon Vivid: Color Cut Style brings imaginative, punk-style haircuts to Five Points. Owner Lydia Catherine and business partner Kayla Turnage opened a new location in Five Points around a year ago, giving the area a taste of their compassionate charm.
"Dracula: Ballet With A Bite" marched into the Koger center over Halloweekend as it has since 1991. The ballet includes the dark, gory and seductive aspects of Dracula with a modern twist and a performative flair.
National chain Dave's Hot Chicken opened a location in Columbia in June — its first store in South Carolina. The fast food chain is focused on bringing its Nashville-style chicken to increase outreach among different communities.
Columbia-based band Bombadier has been working to reinvent its writing process after releasing its first EP "Let Sleeping Elephants Lie." The group is taking a break from playing shows in order to focus on writing news songs.
A fashion ode to Carolinian roots: Designer Sergio Hudson reflects on his hometown of Ridgeway, S.C., with his new fashion exhibit "Focused on the Fit" at the Columbia Museum of Art.
Hall of Horrors, a local haunted attraction, is looking to give back to its community beyond scaring its visitors. The attraction, which is run by a local non-proft, donates all of its ticket sales to charities across South Carolina.
Indie trio boygenius had a successful year after the release of its debut album "the record." With fans desperately wanting more, the group recently released four new songs on a fittingly titled EP "the rest."
For Columbia artists, busking has grown to mean more than just performing on the street. They said it has provided them with a space to share their passions, build their brands and connect with the community.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film premiered at Columbia's AMC on Oct. 13. Swifties filled the theater, exchanging friendship bracelets and singing along to their favorite songs.
