Amy Smedberg, the creative force behind Revyved Records, transforms vinyl records into vibrant, music-inspired custom artworks. Smedberg’s work not only breathes new life into these records but also connects her with music enthusiasts, art lovers and students in the Columbia community.
Businesses contributing to Columbia's nightlife said they see a dip in patronage with a mass exodus of students from the city in the summer. Owners and managers of these businesses shared how their establishments prepare for the city's seasonal changes.
The Columbia Soda City Market is a staple weekly event where artisans can sell locally-made food, goods and art. For some artists, however, the market serves as a platform to elevate their work and share their voices with the community.
It might be July, but Pride Month doesn't have to end with this playlist. Turn up the volume to match the sweltering heat with these summer pop hits featuring artists like Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Carly Rae Jepsen and MARINA.
The inaugural Soda City Poetry Festival hosted workshops and panels that promoted the reading, writing and discussion of poetry. The festival was founded by the Poet Laureate of the City of Columbia, Jennifer Bartell Boykin, and funded by the Poet Laureate Fellowship granted by the Academy of American Poets and the Mellon Foundation.
College of Information and Communications career services manager Kelli Carroll aims to promote various student resources within the college that are sometimes underutilized. She hopes to prepare CIC students to succeed in life after college.
Queer Haven Books aims to create a space where stories are celebrated, voices are amplified, and connections are made in the heart of Columbia. From its collection of stories to its community events, the store hopes to create a stronger bond across the LGBTQIA+ community.
Soda City Market vendor and owner/artist of Cosmic Flowers, Kimber Kirton, shares her creations with market-goers on July 6, 2024. Vintage-inspired handmade jewelry, pins, magnets and rings are sold at Cosmic Flowers.
Local singer-songwriter Sadie Belle performs at the Soda City Market on July 6, 2024. Musicians and vendors lined the street on Saturday to share their creations and voices.
Participants of the teen poetry showcase at the inaugural Soda City Poetry Festival gather on stage for a group photo on June 22, 2024. Participants shared original works with an audience of their family members, peers, and festival attendees.
Lester “Blless” Boykin delivers an emotional and heartfelt reading of an original poem during the open mic session of the inaugural Soda City Poetry Festival on June 22, 2024. The festival aimed to promote and celebrate local and regional poets and artists.