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Tomorrow is National Siblings Day and if you didn’t know this, COLAtoday is one of 8 — soon to be 9 —markets under 6AM City, our parent company.
6AM’s markets are a lot like siblings, each with different personalities, unique qualities, and little hidden gems about them. Today we are sharing what all of our editors love about their cities to give you some inspiration for your next trip.
Asheville, NC
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Leo’s House of Thirst for its wine + swanky tapas.
🖼 | TryThis
Walking + picnicking at Beaver Lake.
🎨 | Don’t miss
Walk to Foundation Studios to check out the graffiti art.
Charleston, SC
🍽 | Dish
The vegan pizza at Neon Tiger is a must.
🚲 | TryThis
Biking + paddleboarding at James Island County Park.
🦀 | Don’t miss
The Avondale area is great for seafood, a cold drink, and even a little shopping.
Greenville, SC
🍽 | Dish
Nose Dive for a to-die-for Impossible Burger.
🎭 | TryThis
Catch a show at Centre Stage, Warehouse Theatre, or the Peace Center.
🍦 | Don’t miss
Houni’s Italian Ice for a sweet treat.
Lakeland, FL
🍽 | Dish
Palace Pizza for garlic knots or The Joinery for a foodhall experience.
☀️ | TryThis
Feed the swans at one of our many lakes.
☕️ | Don’t miss
Saigon Bistro has the best bubble tea.
Chattanooga, TN
🍽 | Dish
Head to Market South for a food hall experience.
🪂 | TryThis
Take a stroll on the Riverwalk or hang glide over the city.
📸 | Don’t miss
When you’re in the Scenic City, take in as much of the scenery as possible.
Nashville, TN
🍽 | Dish
The Frothy Monkey is awesome and dog friendly.
🎭 | TryThis
See a movie at the Belcourt Theatre or take your dog to Bicentennial Park.
🌛 | Don’t miss
Be sure to visit Centennial Park – the Parthenon looks stunning at night.
Raleigh, NC
🍽 | Dish
The Morgan Street + Transfer Co. food halls are great for lunch or dinner.
🍹 | TryThis
Get an aesthetically pleasing cocktail from Wonderland.
🐾 | Don’t miss
Take your pup by FRESH. local ice cream for a pup sundae.
Click below for each editor's full breakdown of what makes their market so great.
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Weather
○ 84º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain ☁️
ComingSoon
○ Jewelry brand Kendra Scott is opening a store in Trenholm Plaza (in the former Francesca’s location) in Forest Acres next month. The store will include a Kendra Scott Color Bar, which allows guests to create customized jewelry. 💍 (Cola Daily)
Announced
○ The Aristocrat, a bar and restaurant on Washington Street, has been sold to Edwin Aycock, a resident of Elgin. According to Sunbelt Business Brokers, Aycock plans to revamp the menu and decor + bring a new approach to entertainment. (MidlandsBiz)
Number
○ 3 million. The number of trees that the SC Floodwater Commission will plant — with the help of schools, volunteers, counties, cities, and more — on Earth Day (April 22). The project, Power Plant SC, will become the largest single-day tree planting event in American history. 🌳
Stat
○ 94.26%. The percentage that South Carolina’s unemployment claims decreased last week compared to the same week in 2020, according to a WalletHub study. The study also states that South Carolina ranks No. 8 in the nation for recovering unemployment claims since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. (WalletHub)
○ 75%. The percentage of South Carolina businesses that were operational in February, according to Facebook’s Global State of Small Business Report. Of the surveyed businesses, 73% expressed confidence in an ability to remain open for 6 months — this percentage was slightly greater than 50% on a worldwide scale. (CRBR)
Nominate
○ Nominations are now open for the 2021 Free Times Best of Columbia Awards. Nominate your favorite local businesses for their respective categories here. 👑 (Free Times)
FeelGood
○ Lexington Medical Center is recruiting volunteers at their Northeast location (76 Polo Rd.) to greet patients + help them find their way around the hospital. Apply here. 🤝 Ⓟ
Cause
○ Another way to get involved during United Way of the Midlands’ Volunteer Week (April 19-24): Work outside on a student garden at Sandel Elementary with Communities in Schools of the Midlands. Learn more + register. 🌿 Ⓟ
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Show
○ Monster Jam | Fri., April 9-Sun., April 11 | Various times | Colonial Life Area | $20+ | Fire up your engines and get ready for an exciting monster truck show. 🚘
○ Jazz Al Fresco | Fri., April 9 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | Free | Drop-in for some live jazz music on Boyd Plaza. 🎷
Arts
○ Cinderella the Ballet | Fri., April 9-Sat., April 10 | Times vary | Harbison Theatre | $25+ | A fairytale coming to life on stage. 👯♀️
Film
○ Movies in the Garden: Field of Dreams | Fri., April 9 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Hampton-Preston Gardens | $40+ | Tickets sold in socially-distanced pods + bring your blankets and chairs. 🎬
Saturday
○ 3rd Annual Taco & Tequila Crawl | Sat., April 10 | 12-5 p.m. | The Vista | $20+ | Enjoy the best tacos and margaritas the Vista has to offer. Ticket price includes 4 tacos and access to drink specials at every stop. 🌮
○ Oyster Roast at The Hall on Senate's End | Sat., April 10 | 5-8 p.m. | The Hall at Senate's End, 320 Senate St. | $40-60 | Menu includes 4 food stations and local craft beer. Oysters are pre-shucked by an attendant. 🦐
○ Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan Ultimate Country Tribute | Sat., April 10 | 8 p.m. | Skyline Club | $15 | A tribute concert for some of your favorite artists. 🤠
○ Aladdin by Covenant Drama Troupe | Sat., April 10-Sun., April 11 | Various times | Town Theatre | $20+ | A whole new world of musical theatre for the whole family. 🎭
Sunday
○ April Main Street Harvest Dinner | Sun., April 11 | 5:30 p.m. | 1200 Main St. | $125 | Enjoy a family-style, 4-course farm-to-table dinner on Main Street. 🍽️
○ Beer Yoga | Sun., April 11 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Craft and Draft Irmo | $15 | Flow through yoga poses with a craft beer in your hand. Bring your own mat. 🧘♀️
PlanAhead
○ Art Blossoms Opening Celebration | Wed., April 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $60+ | Floral-inspired food and drink served on Boyd Plaza to celebrate the new exhibition, “Art Blossoms.” 🌸 Ⓟ
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