EVENTS

Today

• Stargazing at the Melton Observatory | Mon., Jan. 10 | 7- 9 p.m. | Melton Observatory | Free | See the Moon, planets, stars, and clusters through telescopes. 🔭
• Cool Cat Saves the Kids | Mon., Jan. 10 | 8:30 p.m. | Art Bar | Free 21+ | The Movie Mockery Show and Art Bar presents "COOL CAT SAVES THE KIDS" with local comedians providing live commentary.

Tuesday

• Table for Six: Cola on the Move | Tues., Jan. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Ratio | $40+ | This event will focus on leaders who are helping move Columbia forward, and tickets include two drinks + dinner from Ratio.
• Dedication of New Peace Pole Structure | Tues., Jan. 11 | 10 a.m. | 900 block of Senate Street | The Columbia Peace Pole Initiative, in collaboration with One Columbia for Arts and Culture, commissioned Columbia artist Eileen Blyth to create a unique, artistic version of a peace pole.
• CMA Chamber Music on Main Columbia Museum of Art | Tues., Jan. 11 | 6-7 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $42 | The CMA and Andrew Armstrong welcome back previous artistic director Edward Arron and a second pianist, Jeewon Park, for the third iteration of this year’s Chamber series. 🎶

Wednesday

• Menopause The Musical | Wed., Jan. 12 | 7 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $33+ | This show will be one night only.
• Art Class: Oil Painting | Wed., Jan. 12 | 6-9 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $140 | Explore the process of oil painting to better understand color blending, brushwork, and glazing in this three-part painting class.
• Urban Birding with Congaree National Park | Wed., Jan. 12 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Richland Library Ballentine | Free 

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

EAT

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 51º | Partly Cloudy | 2% chance of rain

Edu

• The UofSC Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name the campus residence hall located at 700 Lincoln St. after revered Black educator, Celia Dial Saxon. Celia was a prominent educator in our state’s history, a UofSC graduate, and became the first POC to be honored with a building name on the campus. 

Open

• Sneak a Peek Boutique, Columbia’s first ultrasound studio, recently opened at 1113 Taylor St. behind Mast General Store. In addition to 2D, 3D, and 4D elective ultrasounds, the store offers maternity and baby clothing, accessories + other related items. 🍼 (The State) 

Development

• 32-acres on Killian Road near Wilson Boulevard could turn into commercial property. Richland County Council will host a final vote in Feb., after the planning commission disapproved the rezoning request in November because it wasn't a good fit for the community. (WLTX)

Traffic

• Traffic is being rerouted due to a water leak on Devine Street near the intersection with Rosewood Drive. All lanes along Garners Ferry from Wildcat Road into town will be closed until repairs are completed + nearby residents are encouraged to boil all water. ⛔ (WLTX)

Sports

• Former Keenan High basketball star, Jazian Gortman, will play his senior season professionally, joining the Overtime Elite league. A top-10 player nationally in the class of 2022, Jazian hopes this decision will prepare him for a full-time NBA career. 🏀(The State) 

• The Gamecocks women’s basketball team defeated Kentucky Sunday afternoon earning its eighth top 25 win of the season. Next up, the team takes on Texas A&M Thursday evening at Colonial Life Arena. (The State) 

Announced

• Willie Calloway, the longtime SC State Museum director, is taking over as the interim president and chief executive at EdVenture Children’s Museum. Since retiring from the State Museum after 18 years, he has served on the Edventure board. (The Post and Courier)

Soda Citizen

• Meet Walter Durst — a Soda Citizen who’s been riding the COMET for 10+ years. Walter said having public transportation options gives him the ability to be independent. Oh, the stories he must have overheard through the years. 🚌

Arts

• Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is currently looking for its next artist in residence. The program showcases local artists in the walkway between the security checkpoint, and the departure + arrival gates — so you see local art as you’re coming and going. 🎨 (Cola Daily) 

Job

• Looking for a job change in 2022? Palmetto Primary Care Physicians has several healthcare career opportunities available now. Check out open positions and apply.*

Community

• From recreation activities (hello, dog park) to healthcare + quality community events, the Bullstreet District offers a lot to residents — and senior living community Merrill Gardens is currently open for tours.*

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Editor's pick: I'll admit it, I hadn't heard of Roy's Grille located in an Exxon gas station in Lexington before its Chef Chris Williams was chosen as a SC Chef Ambassador. So, Saturday I went and tried the brisket sandwich with potato salad and it was amazing. I can't wait to try more of the menu. 

 

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