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The Soda City Market along Columbia’s Main Street is one of the Midlands’ favorite ways to spend a Saturday morning. Photo by Tracy Glantz.
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RAMCO FRAMING & DESIGN
Custom framing • Large selection of original artwork by local artists Custom framed mirrors • Shadow boxes
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THE HEART OF THE CAPITAL CITY SHOP | DINE | LIVE | WORK
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It all started
several years ago with conversations among concerned citizens regarding what could be done to revitalize Lake City’s downtown and invigorate the local economy in the process. As fate would have it, “native
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2017 in recognition of its efforts to boost tourism in a rural community. Born from these “revitalization conversations,” ArtFields® served
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as something of a springboard for the progress that Lake City has recently enjoyed.
KAYAKING IN LAKE PARK
daughter” Darla Moore, renowned
“Small town, Big culture.” USATODAY
a
financier & philanthropist, came back to Lake City with passion to see her home town return to the halcyon days it experienced during its heyday as an agricultural powerhouse.
She joined
these concerned citizens to form a grassroots movement to bring great ideas for community improvement to fruition. Local arts organizationssuch as Lake City Community Theatre and Lake City Concert Series clearly demonstrated the importance of the arts in our local culture. Would an arts festival serve as a catalyst to
Quite fittingly, Visit Lake City SC, Lake City’s Convention & Visitors Bureau, received word that USA TODAY 10 Best nominated our town as one of the top 20 Best Small Town Cultural Scenes in the country during this past spring’s ArtFields®! The nomination kicked off a monthlong voting process where USA Today readers chose their pick for Best Small Town Cultural Scene, and Lake City walked away with the #1 spot in the contest! Other than the intoxicating magic of ArtFields®, what is it about Lake City that would warrant this outstanding recognition?
spruce up our historic downtown, bring revenue to local merchants and allow our town to fully embrace the arts as a defining aspect of Lake City’s culture? As ArtFields®, Lake City Creative Alliance’s 9-day arts celebration and arts competition boasting
over
$120,000
in
cash prizes, completed its sixth successful year this past spring, the answers to these questions appears to be an enthusiastic, resounding
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YES! As a testament to its positive impact, ArtFields® was honored to receive the Bundy Award in
Lake City Creative Alliance (LCCA) has two local art galleries under its umbrella, including the JonesCarter Gallery which is housed in a renovated feed & seed store and is now known for hosting two traveling exhibitions from the Smithsonian. Not too shabby for a “small town art gallery!” As of spring 2018, Lake City’s second art gallery, the TRAX Visual Art Center opened its doors and has hosted its first exhibition as well. LCCA brings art out into the streets of our
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historic downtown, with a vibrant variety of commissioned murals peppering downtown walls and sculptures enhancing the beauty of enchanting downtown floral beds. Another major player in Lake City’s cultural scene is Moore Farms Botanical Garden, a 65-acre garden known not only for its lush, pastoral beauty, but for its engaging event calendar as well. Visitors enjoy the dazzling environment of the grounds while attending a diverse variety of gardening workshops
and signature events like the Wine Stroll, May Days, Beer Fest and The Sarracenia. A visit to Lake City is incomplete without a trip to MFBG, where Mother Nature demonstrates her artistic talent (with a helping hand from MFBG’s knowledgeable and passionate horticulturists!) Prepare to be charmed by historic downtown Lake City! palette
of
options
A diverse
trove of antiques await exploration. Enjoy a relaxing stroll on the trails or boardwalk at our new 55-acre Lake Park, or toss your canoe or paddleboard in the 8-acre lake for fun exercise. Take a moment to enjoy the tranquil surroundings at Theatre Park in the heart of downtown, with its fabulous floral landscapes, sculptures and unique water feature.
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including
boutique shops & salons, locallyowned restaurants, a “make your art” studio, day spa, and a treasure
Prepare to be charmed by historic downtown Lake City, South Carolina!
As you plan your next pleasure trip or corporate conference, why not step off the beaten track and come experience the best in small town culture! Contact Visit Lake City SC for more information on attractions, venues, and assistance with any of your travel needs.
We welcome you to Lake City, a SMALL town with BIG culture!
visitlakecitysc.com 843.374.0534 info@visitlakecitysc.com
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ABOVE: A crowd of about 4,000 view the total solar eclipse Aug. 21, 2017, at the South Carolina State Museum. Sky-watchers traveled to Columbia – in the eclipse’s path of totality – from around the world to see the rare phenomenon.
LEFT: The Hampton-Preston Mansion earlier this year underwent a major renovation. The most visible change was a new color scheme: The new ochre yellow paint with brown trim is a palette more fitting with the home’s antebellum origins than its previous gray and white color scheme. BRIAN HARMON Courtesy of Historic Columbia
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Center for Graduate Studies of Columbia, SC
Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Center for Graduate Studies of Columbia, South Carolina shares a campus with the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. At Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) we teach, form, and nurture women and men for public ministry in a context that is Christ-centered, faithfully Lutheran and ecumenically committed. The Center for Graduate Studies of Columbia includes programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a fully online Human Services degree, and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. All programs are service-oriented and consistent with the University’s mission of providing a Christ-centered, caring community.
TO LEARN MORE, VISIT columbia.lr.edu or lr.edu/ltss. 4201 N. Main Street Columbia, SC 29203 | 803.461.3296
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Our Family Serving Yours We are here when you need us.
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A view of the Lower Saluda River from the Riverbanks Zoo bridge.
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Thabisa nuzzles one of her 3-month-old lion cubs as they venture out into their public enclosure for the first time in July.
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POINTS OF INTEREST MAIN STREET
ILLUSTRATION BY SUSAN ARDIS sardis@thestate.com
ere’s a tip for the newcomers: Main Street is one of the best times in Columbia. The five blocks between the State House and the courthouse are among the most lively in the city right now. Plan to spend hours – heck, your whole day and night – here in the heart of Columbia. Here’s a guide to some of our favorite spots.
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SODA CITY MARKET If you’re not here on Saturday mornings, you might be the only odd man out in town. With more than 100 food, clothing, craft, accessory and other vendors filling three blocks each week, it’s almost overwhelming – in the best way. One booth you definitely don’t want to miss: Livingston Farms, where you can fill up a box with as much produce as you please for just $10. You. Can. Not. Beat. This. Deal. PUBLIC ART AND PARKS Shake hands with “Lovely Rita the Meter Maid,” bang on steel drums, ponder the heft of “Neverbust” and take a new profile pic in front of one of several colorful murals. An abundance of
public art makes the Main Street district beautiful – and makes for legit sightseeing. And when you need a break to upload to Instagram (Be safe! Don’t walk and ’gram!), chill out at Boyd Plaza, the lawn at the corner of Lady Street, or the pocket park next to Tapp’s. LIVE MUSIC Main Street Public House is the new concert capital on the street (RIP, White Mule). From rock to reggae to jazz, Public House has got the tunes. But wait! There’s more! The monthly First Thursdays on Main event brings live music to various spots along the street, including Mast General Store, Good Life Cafe and the pocket
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People shop for produce from Livingston Farms during Soda City Market on Columbia’s Main Street.
park by Tapp’s. Plus, find a slew of street performers every Saturday at Soda City. And on Saturday, Oct. 14, plan to spend all day rocking at the Jam Room Music Festival. COOL WINDOW DISPLAYS And let yourself get lured inside to shop. Ogle at Uptown on Main, Granger Owings, Bespoke, the Miss Cocky boutique, Something Special Florist, Mast General Store and the infamous
wig shops in the 1600 block. How very cosmopolitan! ARTS AND DRAUGHTS We think this is one of the best events in all of Columbia. Four times a year, the Columbia Museum of Art hosts a massive party featuring bands, food trucks, drinks, crafts, scavenger hunts and gallery tours. So, basically, every fun thing in one night. Clear your calendars for the next one - Friday, Aug. 18.
THE NICK Have a craft beer and eat some spiced chocolate while you catch a cool indie flick at the Nick. The nonprofit theater is an anchor of Columbia’s arts scene. It’s responsible for much more than bringing us the coolest movies in town. Enjoy the full fruits of the Nick at the annual Indie Grits Film Festival, occasional talk-backs after movies and special film series. — SARAH ELLIS
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Phisher sits in the Blowfish dugout with Trace Whetsell during the Blowfish home opener against the Forest City Owls. Phisher is the director of on-deck-circle operations and will be trained to bring balls and water to umpires.
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Columbia Fireflies hitting coach Ender Chavez blows a bubble before the first game of the season at Spirit Communications Park.
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South Carolina Gamecocks left fielder Noah Campbell (2) bats against the Missouri Tigers during the first inning of a May game at Founders Park.
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