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fig® fall 2014 | issue no. 4 | the fresh, fashionable, & flavorful of columbia, south carolina
PUBLISHER Deborah Brandt Moxie House, LLC EDITOR Janet Scouten STYLE DIRECTOR Anne Wolfe Postic ADVERTISING SALES Caroline Quillen DESIGN Jena Miller Shani Tucker Josh Seibert PRODUCT MANAGER Amy Hynes WRITING Janet Scouten Anne Wolfe Postic Preach Jacobs COMMUNICATIONS Theresa Yerger Hannah Larkin PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Miville Forrest Clonts Katherine Dalton INTERN Frances Foster CONTRIBUTORS James Alford April Blake Jessica E. Boyd Bryan Caskey Vanessa Driscoll LV Granger Gabriela Herstik Becca Smith Hill Dr. Katy Imgrund Preach Jacobs Laura Kelley Jessica Lathren Lord Maxwell Sean McGuiness Shanika Pichey Mollie Roe Jessica Rourke Julie Turner Sydney Yarbrough Katherine Yon OTHER FIG® DESTINATIONS: LANCASTER, PA figlancaster.com WEST CHESTER, PA figwestchester.com DOYLESTOWN, PA figdoylestown.com KENNETT SQUARE, PA figkennett.com BETHLEHEM, PA figbethlehem.com
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CREATIVE CULTURE the mission of the artist—whether a painter, sculptor, dancer,
musician, or poet—is to pull us out from the workaday world to experience life with a fresh perspective. Thankfully, Columbia’s vibrant arts scene continually engages us to live fully within our unique and wonderful city. Columbia’s creative culture can be found almost everywhere you look. Not just in galleries and museums, this creativity is found in our public and private spaces, our restaurants and shops, and even our street markets and festivals. It’s in our homes and our places of work. It’s in our food, our delightful Southern-isms, and our irresistible and irrepressible personalities. We all contribute to this city’s creative spirit—as creators and consumers, suppliers and supporters, artists and aficionados. In this city with such a strong sense of place, we especially thank our artists for their vital voices in telling Columbia’s story. Far more than just window dressing, the arts provide an essential foundation for the city’s identity, continually revealing, shaping, and celebrating the character of our community. On the pages of this issue, we pay tribute to Columbia’s spirit of creativity, grateful to those in all walks of life who inspire us with their artistic vision and infuse our every day with beauty and wonder.
janet scouten, editor
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END THE EVENING ON A HIGH NOTE a columbia icon for over 70 years
opera night at villa tronco Join Villa Tronco on the first Thursday of every month as The Palmetto Opera performs from 7 – 8:30 pm. Call 803.256.7677 to make your reservations!
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ART FOR ALL AGES & STAGES classes and programs for kids, teens, and adults
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SEE WHAT’S BREWING
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authentic | fall 2014 | figcolumbia.com authentic. true. columbia.
Artwork above: Mike Williams, Swamp Series: Revolution c. 1997 acrylic and ink on hollow core doors 80” x 96” x 1 3/8” (triptych - each panel 80” x 32” x 1 3/8”) South Carolina Arts Commission State Art Collection/SC Arts Foundation Purchase Fund.
“All of my work—paintings, drawings, and sculpture—is inspired by my experiences with nature and the environment. My landscape paintings evoke and preserve a sense of place through ever-shifting, poetic interpretations and formal explorations of paint.” – Mike Williams
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ken may OF THE SC ARTS COMMISSION
Ken May is unassuming and friendly. You might not guess he was the executive director of the South Carolina Arts Commission, a state agency with the mission of building a thriving arts environment for the benefit of all South Carolinians. Harriet Green, director of visual arts at the Commission, knows her colleague has the experience and wisdom to lead: “Ken is a 360 degree arts person. He is a lover of music, dance, `, film, poetry, prose, and the visual arts, and speaks with great depth about many arts disciplines. He is patron, artist, and executive director of one of the most respected state arts agencies in the country.” Ken joined the Commission as a regional arts coordinator and director of special projects in 1985. Remembering his first big project, “Arts in Basic Curriculum,” Ken becomes visibly emotional. As the father of twins who were born a few years later,
he had no idea how much they would benefit from public arts education. Now adults, both his daughter and son have careers in the arts. “I thought my kids might rebel and become lawyers or accountants, but that didn’t happen,” jokes Ken. “So far, though, they’re making their way in the arts, hard as that can be sometimes.” Recently, Ken’s job at the Commission has required his involvement in the political process, which he has embraced. He’s been rewarded by meeting people all over the state who are organized and passionate about the arts. Though he might have learned to enjoy the adrenaline rush of politics, he’s still an arts lover at heart. “I’d still rather be in a gallery or at a concert than in the lobby of the State House.” Then he smiles and adds, “Though they do have some great art in there.”
CLASSIC LODGE EXPERIENCE
ON A HISTORIC WORKING PLANTATION The vision of Magnolia Lodge is to offer a classic lodge experience in a working plantation setting that also offers workshops and experiences grounded in the art and the outdoors of our region. It is meant as a relaxing place for guests to come and enjoy their time in the country in a lovely setting that offers privacy and comfort as well as the many wonderful things to do in the unique town of Ridgeway, SC. Book your group’s next event at Magnolia Lodge, llc.
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established in 1978 and located in the heart of the Shandon and Heathwood
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SHOWS FOR ALL AGES! YOUTHEATRE FOR GRADES 1 – 12 CLASSES & SUMMER CAMPS BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES
FOR THE KID IN EVERYONE! experience the magic Founded in May of 2005, we are the Midlands’ premier theatre for families and young audiences, and currently the area’s only theatre company dedicated solely to programming designed specifically for the youngest members of the community. We strive to entertain, educate, and inspire children of all ages (and their adults) through the magic of interactive and engaging live productions all year long. Visit our intimate performance space in Richland Mall and see why Columbia Children’s Theatre is truly for the kid in everyone!
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EXPECT CREATIVE CONFIDENCE COLUMBIA’S AGE THREE THROUGH GRADE 12 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS LEARN TO EXPECT MORE.
Drawing, painting, sculpture, pottery, dance, music, drama, and creative writing—at every level, your child encounters an array of arts at Heathwood Hall. He studies technique and history, works with award-winning faculty and visiting artists, participates in regional and national competitions, and takes in-depth studio classes and lessons in the medium he finds most compelling. From the first time your child sets pen to paper, lips to trumpet, foot on stage—to the time she paints a compelling landscape, performs a dance solo, delivers her lines with an inspired twist—she’s at work on the same, indelible skills. Among fellow artists and highly trained teachers, she gains discipline, rigor, and the confidence to approach a blank page or stage with utter fearlessness and trust herself enough to create.
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COLUMBIA’S FINEST SELECTION OF: AROMATHERAPY VITAMINS HERBS BODY CARE ENZYMES & PROBIOTICS
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Simplesurance is an easy way to buy individual health, dental, life, and other personal insurance plans. From Obamacare to Medicare, we can help you find the right individual plan. Simplesurance utilizes a consultative approach to guide you through the complicated maze of health insurance, making it simple to understand and purchase. The new health care laws have created an even more complex process, but our technology and staff can help guide you to find the plans that are best for your stage in life. Our new retail store will be technologically driven with a relaxed social environment to help you understand and feel comfortable about your insurance purchases. Simplesurance will offer informational learning sessions in our store on a variety of topics including Medicare, understanding the Affordable Care Act, and how to receive a subsidy to purchase health insurance. We will also offer sessions on wellness topics, women’s and men’s health, estate planning, and more. Call us today and let us meet your personal insurance needs with the Simplesurance experience!
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JALI
ART FOR EVERYONE Columbia’s public art—including its memorials, monuments, installations, murals, and sculptures—beautifully enhances the vibrant character of our city. Creating strong and meaningful connections between people and place, this freely accessible art is for everyone. As it activates our imaginations and encourages us to pay attention in the course of daily life, the art we discover just around the corner helps us tap into our own creativity. Capturing both the eye and the mind, public art encourages a spirit of play and creative interaction with the landscape. Whether we reverently observe the artist’s work or jump right into the scene and mug for the camera, we’re inviting art to become a part of our personal and collective stories. From a giant fire hydrant that makes us chuckle to a historical monument that helps us pause and remember, public art deepens our city’s sense of identity and reinforces cultural bonds. We don’t always seek out public art, but often stumble upon it unexpectedly. It surprises and draws us in, whetting the appetite and prompting us to learn and discover more about our city’s creative spirit. Ideally, these discoveries then drive us to the doorways of our city’s cultural establishments, where the full array of Columbia’s creativity awaits.
Constructed and fabricated in Columbia, Jali is by Steven Naifeh, a South Carolina based artist. Boyd Plaza, Columbia Museum of Art 1515 Main Street
ART ENJOYED BY ALL
We want to know! What’s your favorite piece of public art in Columbia? Snap a picture and tag us on Instagram @figcolumbia. We can’t wait to see the art you love best! Tunnelvision and Busted Plug by Blue Sky 1400 Taylor Street
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Plug Plaza
Connecting Volumes by Klaus Hartmann & Reiner Mahrlein Lady and Lincoln Streets
African American History Monument by Ed Dwight State House Grounds
“ The Columbia Museum of Art not only brings one-of-a-kind art exhibitions to Columbia from around the country and world, but it also has the only art collection in the entire state that shows such a wide range of art, from antiquity to the present.”
michel moore
“I think the best part of creativity in Columbia is feeling like I am a part of a scene that’s moving forward. There’s so much more going on here than even five years ago; anyone can tell that there is much more to do and places to go: First Thursdays, Trustus, The Nick, alternative performance spaces… the list goes on.”
jay matheson
“If I had to sum up the arts in Columbia right now, I would say it is diverse and eclectic, and a great place to be as an artist. With the art walks on Main Street and in the Vista every month, there are more and more opportunities to exhibit work downtown. I look forward to watching the art scene grow and evolve with more collaboration between art forms.”
kirkland smith
“The speed at which the arts community has grown is of great wonderment. There was once a time when Columbia had just a handful of arts events to look forward to attending. Now, I find myself having to make tough decisions about what to attend. Columbia Rising!”
harriet green INTERMINGLING CONVERGENCE
One Eared Cow Glass, Tom Lockart & Mark Woodham The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center 1101 Lincoln Street
“The work that Mark Plessinger is doing with First Thursdays is amazing for the city. He speaks the language of the artists. For visual artists and musicians who may not have a platform to display their work or be on stage, Mark not only does it consistently, he does it well.”
SPEAKING UP
COLUMBIA ON THE ARTS
“Columbia definitely has a higher than average concentration of creative and talented people living and working here. It’s their ideas that make this city such an inspiring place to live.”
lee snelgrove
“I look forward to the Indie Grits Festival at The Nick every spring. It may sound trite, but it’s one of those events where anyone can find something to enjoy. It encompasses what’s unique about our art scene in Columbia and makes me proud to call this place home.”
katie alice walker
“The City of Columbia has an unusually deep pool of talent, from visual art to performing art to music. The fun is in watching the city wake up to just how deep the pool is.”
mark plessinger
“In Columbia, when you say, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool if we…’ the response is most often, ‘Yes! Let’s do that! Let’s start tomorrow.’ We live among excited, interesting neighbors who look for new reasons to smile—whether that be a kickball game, a farmer’s market, a concert in the park, or a street festival. Our DIY attitude makes it happen.”
katie fox
“I have made a living as full time artist/ arts administrator in Columbia since 1997, potentially the only person in my grad school theatre program who is still employed in the arts, except for an old roommate Alton Brown… oh well! Columbi-yeah!”
larry hembree
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travel made personal Forest Lake Travel has the skills, resources, and global connections to send you where you want to go! Daisy Miller, Co-owner of Forest Lake Travel
Find them on Instagram (all over the world!) and share your own excursion pictures! @ForestLkTravel Founded in 1978, Forest Lake Travel continues to serve the Midlands with knowledge and experience in the travel industry. An independent, family-owned travel agency, Forest Lake Travel offers a high level of service and expertise for individual, group, and corporate travelers.
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OCTOBER 30 – NOVEMBER 1 BALLET
WSI Digital Marketing Consultant Daniel Hucks supports and believes in the mission of the Columbia City Ballet: “As a board member, I am proud to be associated with the Columbia City Ballet, the largest ballet company and largest performing arts organization in South Carolina.” Representing WSI, Digital Strategies, Inc. serves the Midlands of SC as a global knowledge leader in all aspects of digital marketing—helping companies improve brand awareness, lead generation and conversion, and customer retention. To learn more about WSI’s innovative digital media technologies and marketing strategies, contact Daniel Hucks at 803.708.7750 or dhucks@ wsidigitalstrategies.com.
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GREAT PARTIES START HERE looking for a main street event venue that is truly reflective of its downtown setting? With Michael’s Café & Catering flanked by the beautifully restored Hampton Room, your individual and group needs will be met in a historic, yet state of the art space, located in the heart of Downtown Columbia. Whether your event is for 10 or 300 people, a personal party, wedding, or corporate meeting, The Hampton Room at Michael’s Café & Catering is the new place where you want to be. Contact Nanushka Kraus at 803.528.9556 or NKraus@AgapeSenior.com to book your event.
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fresh face:
pure barre
With roots in the Midlands and backgrounds in dance, childhood friends Addie Fairey and Anna Reynolds jumped at the chance to open a Pure Barre studio in Five Points. Thrilled to pursue a career they were passionate about, Pure Barre was a perfect fit both for them and this city. “Five Points is the heart of Columbia, SC, and we are grateful to be a part of this community of local businesses,” says Addie. “Our clients can start their morning with a class at Pure Barre, walk with friends to grab a cup of coffee afterwards, and then check out all of the great shops in the area.” As more and more Columbians seek healthy, active lifestyles, Addie and Anna recognized the opportunity to share this innovative exercise technique that produces fast results for all ages and body types. Described as “a total body workout that uses the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements set to great music,” Pure Barre helps create the long, lean muscles of a dancer. “If you can hold on to the barre, you can do it—no dance experience required! Plus, we offer a new client special for a month of unlimited classes, which is a fantastic way to give Pure Barre a try.” Thanks to its effectiveness and the fun and supportive environment, Pure Barre has already gained a loyal following in Columbia. “While there are more than 100 locations nationwide, Pure Barre feels like a small, tightknit community of women. We are so excited to include Columbia women of all ages in the Pure Barre lifestyle.” Visit purebarre.com, call 803.254.0078, or email columbia@purebarre.com or irmo@purebarre.com to learn more or register for classes. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates!
Meet new local businesses that add to the texture of our thriving downtown. Look for our Fig® Fresh Faces in every issue.
Left: Owners Anna Reynolds and Addie Fairey
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HEALTHY COMMUNICATION five convenient Locations!
columbia 1520a taylor street 803.227.4451
HEALTHY SUPPLEMENTS columbia 2761 laurel street 803.254.2761
44 1520a taylor street 803.227.4451 hawthornesc.com
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
west columbia 2854 sunset boulevard 803.794.7990
HEALTHY PRESCRIPTIONS
camden 2534 broad street 803.425.8378
lugoff 814 hwy 1 south, suite #4 803.408.9589
AUTOMOTIVE COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
family-owned and operated Three generations of the Fred L. Price family have proudly served Columbia with quality glass products and service for the past 50 years. You’ll see Ace Glass trucks and their colorful logo anywhere in town where glass is involved. Whether you need a windshield replaced for your car, a new shower door, a beveled mirror, table tops, a window replaced in your home, or a commercial storefront construction, Ace Glass does it all! With locations in Columbia, Lexington, and Irmo.
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giving back: Shop LocalHappiness.net to support Fig®’s social mission partner, St. Lawrence Place! Local Happiness will give 40% of your purchase price, excluding tax and shipping, to St. Lawrence Place. Visit www.localhappiness.net/ saintlawrenceplace to learn more.
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Ken Carey
Four years ago, with the goal of giving South Carolina schools and nonprofits a local alternative to big-box fundraisers, Columbia native Ken Carey created LocalHappiness.net. “I’d grown tired of helping my elementary-aged children sell out-of-state items and thought there had to be a way folks could support local businesses instead,” explains Ken. Pulling together Certified SC Product partners, artists, authors, and musicians, Local Happiness now offers more than 175 South Carolina items, including Grey
Ghost Cookies, State Street Snacks, Iron Brew Coffee, and even children’s music CDs by Columbia’s own Lunch Money. Most recently, Local Happiness has partnered with local artist Michael Krajewski on a series of frameable stationery, perfectly capturing the artist’s whimsical abstract style. With every dollar remaining in South Carolina and 40 percent of the purchase price supporting schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations, Local Happiness has discovered an innovative and creative way to give back to the community that beautifully supports our state’s economy.
a taste of the state fair Cromer’s is a trip back to everything you loved as a kid about this time of year— peanuts, popcorn, cotton candy, candy apples, and more. With an array of gift tins, boxes, and baskets, you’ll find everything you need for tailgating, parties, school lunches, and care packages. You’ll also find the perfect cup of coffee from one of Columbia’s very best baristas!
YOUR LOCAL NUT HOUSE COFFEE SHOP POPCORN
NUTS CANDY BARRELS
1700 huger street 803.779.2290 cromers.com
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VOICES
THE RESTORATION
exploring the culture of their native soil
“I was tired of playing power-chord-driven rock music with self-centered lyrics.”
For some bands, the balance between musical and aesthetic identity can be a difficult task. Columbia-based band The Restoration has avoided these obstacles and become one of the most unique and compelling musical acts in the city.
Understanding that there is an appeal and responsibility for music embedded with these deep Southern undertones, Daniel explains:
Describing themselves as writing “concept albums about the American South,” The Restoration encompasses a blend of bluegrass, Americana, and a twinge of history lesson with their releases. With music inspired by the works of Flannery O’Connor and William Faulkner, the group has developed a sound that is a time capsule for the South.
“The theme we try to spread across all of our work is that the South is a complicated place with a wide variety of ideas that often conflict. Many of these conflicts are cyclical with one generation failing to realize that they’re making the same mistakes as the generation before them. Our first two albums do focus on the dark side of human nature but this, to me, is a self-critical voice that I felt it was important to embody as a white male artist from South Carolina.”
Their 2010 debut album Constance is much more than just an album—rather, it’s a critically acclaimed concept piece on the American South, filtering traditional music through contemporary songwriting with the album’s lyrics functioning as historical fiction. The group’s mastermind and lead singer Daniel Machado offers these thoughts about the band:
Left to right: Daniel Machado, Sharon Gnanashekar, Steve Sancho, and Adam Corbett.
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“It’s not that often that a band tries to tell an actual story, but The Restoration tells that story along with plenty of style and vibe.” Jay Matheson, The Jam Room
THE JAM ROOM
creating Columbia, South Carolina’s best records since 1988 WORLD CLASS GEAR MAJOR LABEL CREDITS RECORDING MIXING MASTERING AUDIO ENGINEERING CLASSES AVAILABLE
The Jam Room records all styles/ genres with equal enthusiasm, and would love to talk with you about making a record! Call 803.787.6908 or email jamroomstudio@gmail.com for more information or to learn about open house events. Stop by weekdays 10 am – 5 pm to check out the newly renovated studio! Choose Jay Matheson or one of the professional house engineers to record your project.
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change your mind. change your body. JUST SWEAT.
sweat by Jamie Scott Fitness offers industry-leading instruction
with state-of-the-art cycle equipment, reservation technology, and personalized results tracking. For more fitness offerings, visit Jamie Scott Fitness behind Whole Foods in the Cross HIll Plaza.
50 1125 lady street 803.764.7984 sweatbyjsf.com
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Meet new local businesses that add to the texture of our thriving downtown. Look for our Fig® Fresh Faces in every issue.
now open! Above: These are just a few of many custom metal cut outs done by 803 Iron, and, of course, a cut out of the Cycle Stops logo on the left. Below: One of the 12 capacity Cycle Stop corrals located at 1620 Main Street, in front of Michael’s Cafe & Catering.
fresh face:
cycle stops
With their distinctive and artful design, you’ve certainly spotted them around town. The Palmetto Tree bike racks that now grace numerous locations around the city are the work of local artisans and craftsmen Stewart Sneed and Greg Roberts through their two-man company Cycle Stops LLC. An accredited Master Welder who has worked in the metal industry for over 10 years, Stewart is passionate both about his work and the City of Columbia: “Columbia is my home, and it’s truly a beautiful city. I understand why people would want to experience it by bicycle,” says Stewart. “There is a huge draw to be able to run your errands, enjoy the ride, and reduce your carbon footprint in the process.” As Columbia business owners contract with Cycle Stops to install the racks outside their shops, they soon discover the racks not only draw in cycling customers,
they also add curb appeal that demonstrates a commitment to the environment. In addition to beautifying the city with their highly functional art, Stewart and Greg also create a wide array of other pieces—both utilitarian and artistic— through 803 Iron, their welding and fabrication shop specializing in ornamental ironworks and structural steel. “At 803 Iron, we custom build and repair everything from fencing, gates, and handrails to trailers, metal artwork, and furniture,” explains Stewart. “We’ve also started using upcycled wood from all over to build beautiful wooden furniture with metal bases.” “If you can dream it or break it, we can build or fix it—if it’s made of metal.”
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SHOP CROSS HILL MARKET American Roadside Burgers | Basil Thai | Charleston Cooks! | Festivity | Hand & Stone Massage Jamie Scott Fitness | M Boutique | Nadeau | Taziki’s Mediterranean Café | ULTA Beauty | Whole Foods Market
AN EXCITING RETAIL MIX FOR THE COLUMBIA AREA PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY WITH UNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
52 devine street at cross hill road
Milo Klos Lead Chef Instructor, Charleston Cooks!
Find the artistry, equipment, and gadgets that help you make culinary magic happen, with a teaching kitchen featuring enjoy-it-now, fun-filled cooking classes led by our talented instructors.
KITCHEN RETAIL SHOP DEMONSTRATION & PARTICIPATION CLASSES
SEE OUR EVENTS & CLASS SCHEDULE ONLINE
702 cross hill road, #300-d 803.509.8111 charlestoncooks.com
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HERE TO TURN HEADS EXPERT CUTS BLOWOUTS PROFESSIONAL COLORING KERATIN TREATMENTS Integrating old-school glamour with today’s trends, this stylized and eclectic boutique salon believes in embracing what nature gives and making the best of it—achieving optimal results for each individual client.
54 910 harden street 803.779.1811 bombshellbeautystudios.com
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Estate Sale Guys FOLLOW US TO OUR NEXT ESTATE SALE specializing in partial to total estate liquidation and home sales We offer professional and attentive liquidation services for any circumstance: downsizing, divorce, property sale, and assistance for living and deceased estates. We handle each sale with honesty and integrity, fueled by our friendly, reliable, and efficient staff. We’re proud to have loyal customers, with thousands of attendees per sale, newsletter subscribers, social media fans and followers. We travel and work in the entire state of South Carolina—contact us today to start the conversation. Be sure to visit our 20,000-square-foot showroom and warehouse—open daily—where we accept items on consignment.
56 1929 Hampton Street 803.764.0551 estatesaleguys.com
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A PE ACE FUL RE TRE AT the perfect getaway Affectionately known as “Casa Cucina,” the original Kitchen House at Wavering Place has been fully restored to offer modern convenience immersed in natural, historic beauty. Only minutes from Downtown Columbia, it’s the ideal bridal suite, honeymoon cottage, or weekend escape!
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR TWO WITH LOCAL PASTRIES AND SEASONAL FRUIT COFFEE, TEA, AND WET BAR LUXURIOUS LINENS AND ROBES FOR LOUNGING ACCESS TO GARDENS AND NATURE TRAIL SPECIAL EVENTS & WEDDINGS WIFI
427 adams hayne road 803.269.7761 waveringplaceplantation.com
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SOCIAL MISSION
At Fig® we believe in the power of a community that works together to identify needs and find solutions—one that creates community connections and is passionate about helping its neighbors. We believe in the mission of St. Lawrence Place—our 2014 Social Mission Partner. Please consider giving to them with your dollars and your time.
offering a solution for families in need At St. Lawrence Place, parents get a safe home for their family, and children gain the freedom to explore childhood. St. Lawrence Place is a 30-home community where homeless families can find skills and shelter that foster independence and free them from the grip of poverty. More than an emergency shelter, St. Lawrence Place keeps families together and helps them cultivate the skills to become contributing members of the community. With programming and transitional housing—for up to two years—for qualifying families, St. Lawrence Place offers families the structure, training, and support that can help them overcome homelessness.
58 2400 waites road 803.256.3999 stlawrenceplace.org
CREATING A BRIGHT FUTURE
Meet the newest physicians at
The Columbia Medical Group
A Lexington Medical Center Physician Practice
4540 Trenholm Road Columbia, SC 29206
ColaMed.com
Eddie M. Williams III, MD, and Huong Thi Phan, MD, proudly join the board-certified physicians and nurse practitioner at The Columbia Medical Group to provide comprehensive medical care for adults. For routine and diagnostic medical needs, the practice offers on-site CT, MRI and laboratory services as well as echocardiograms, treadmill tests, nuclear imaging and DEXA scans. One of the most respected physician groups in Columbia, the providers at The Columbia Medical Group also have the support of the Lexington Medical Center network of care.
Eddie M. Williams III, MD
Huong Thi Phan, MD
Now Accepting Patients
(803) 790-4700
60 1200 rosewood drive 803.799.3387 scstatefair.org
neverbust by blue sky
1500 Block of Main Street
COLUMBIA EVENTS first thursdays on main
sc state fair
September 4, October 2, November 6 Enjoy a night out on the revitalized Main Street for our city’s monthly arts festival. 6 – 9 pm firstthursdaysonmain.com
October 8 – 19 “Find Your Happy” at the SC State Fair with fun, food, recreation, education, and great exhibits for all to enjoy. Be sure to check out the Fine Art Juried Exhibition and the Student Art Competitive Exhibition! scstatefair.org
cma jazz on main
spirits alive!
September 12 Columbia Museum of Art. Enjoy an evening with Nelson Rangell, one of the most exciting and diverse performers in the genre, equally adept at soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone, as well as a genuine virtuoso on flute and piccolo. Rangell will join the Noel Freidline Trio for an amazing evening of contemporary and straight ahead jazz. $35 for adults, $5 for students. 7 pm columbiamuseum.org
4th annual rosewood arts festival September 20 Featuring more than 100 booths of artists, performers, children’s crafts, authors, and vendors, the Rosewood Arts Festival (on the grounds of Rockaways) will include performances by the SC Philharmonic Quartet, Tom Hall and The Plowboys, Columbia Marionette Theatre, the Dreher Coral Group, and Chase Asmer. trenholmartistsguild.org
October 9 Grab a flashlight and join Historic Columbia for a tour through historic Elmwood Cemetery! Stories will be brought to life by our spirited cast of characters as you discover 160 years of Columbia’s history. historiccolumbia.org
jam room music festival October 11 The Jam Room Music Festival is holding its third annual FREE event on Main and Hampton Streets, featuring an eclectic lineup of 12 bands on two stages. Noon – 10 pm jamroommusicfestival.com Sponsored by
boo at the zoo
October 17 – 30 Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Kids 12 and under are invited to put on their costumes and head over to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for Boo at the Zoo! This family-friendly spook-fest features Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, an eeky-freaky DJ dance party, and a trick-or-treat trail with candy and much more. 6 pm – 9 pm riverbanks.org
st. lawrence place oyster fest
October 23 Join St. Lawrence Place for an evening of bluegrass, oysters, and chili—and an exciting live auction! All proceeds from this fun event will benefit the programs for homeless families at St. Lawrence Place. 6:30 pm stlawrenceplace.org Social Mission Partner
dracula: ballet with a bite
arts & draughts
November 7 Columbia Museum of Art. Art, drink, and be happy! Enjoy beer tastings from the Whig, musical performances, D.I.Y. art projects, and more. $5 for members, $8 for non-members. 7 – 11 pm columbiamuseum.org
28th annual chili cook-off at five points November 8 Grab your friends and a spoon to start tasting the over 50 unique chili varieties at the Five Points Association’s 28th Annual Chili Cook Off. All proceeds benefit Camp Kemo and The Hope Center, including sales from chili, beer, and merchandise. Live music and entertainment for the entire family. 11 am – 6 pm fivepointscolumbia.com
vista lights
November 20 Kick off your holiday shopping and fun at the Vista’s annual holiday street party! The entire Vista will take part, with Gervais Street closed to traffic from Gadsden to Assembly streets, and Park and Lincoln closed from Lady to Senate. 5 – 9 PM vistalightssc.com
EVENTS
the great american whiskey fair 2014
October 16 701 Whaley Street. Taste, contemplate, mingle, and discuss your favorites with distilling luminaries, small producers, bartenders, and other enthusiasts. The perfect food for pairing will be provided by Bourbon. 6 – 9 pm experiencewhiskey.com
October 30 – November 1 Koger Center for the Arts. Columbia City Ballet’s Dracula: Ballet with a Bite returns with new blood for this must-see Halloween favorite. Count Dracula is back with new choreography, costumes, and palpitating music in this cuttingedge production. columbiacityballet.com
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Local arbiter of all that is fresh, fashionable, and flavorful in Columbia, Anne Postic—aka the Shop Tart—has been blogging about shopping, eating, and having a great time since 2008. Keep up with the Shop Tart (the digital voice of Fig®) on the Fig® Columbia social channels and at theshoptart.com.
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Someone turned eight today. And walked into Museum Camp all by himself. *sniff*
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We’re here at The Columbia Cowork’s #PechaKucha [...] AMAZING! [...] #figcolumbia
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Hand-picked by the Shop Tart for Fig®, these Instagram shots are just a few of the good things happening in Columbia. Use the hashtag #figcolumbia and follow @figcolumbia and @theshoptart—your ‘gram might make it into an issue of Fig®!
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My partner in crime for the evening! @shanikapichey #foodies #figcolumbia
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New knitters. Yay! #knitting #gatherandcraft #sodacity #nestcolumbia #diy #columbiasc
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So enjoyed a delicious & local three course meal via Farm to Table Event Co.
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Enjoying breakfast from Crêpes & Croissants by the fountain. Happy Saturday in @sodacitysc! #figcolumbia
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Intern Frances and Friend-tern Brennen in a quiet moment before the Tasty Tomato rush! #figcolumbia
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Come see a free screening of “Come Around My Way” films by CA Johnson students at 1 pm at the Nick! #figcolumbia
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Fig® is your guide to
SHOPPING, DINING, ARTS, & EVENTS
in Columbia, South Carolina
LEAGUES The Whiskey Gentry THe Defibulators Megan Jean and the KFB
12 Bands 2 Stages
FREE! Noon – 10 p.m. Main and Hampton St. Columbia, SC
10/11/14
KeAth Mead shehehe Rev. Matthew Mickens and the New Highway Travelers
More Band announcements on the way!
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