Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Last days of OCTOBER

Wow there is so much going on this week! Where is one to start! Really looking forward to Sam Johnson's Birthday party all the awesome people of cola will be there!! Plus the free times music crawl AND arts and draughts... it is a great way to end the wonderful month of October!

Thursday November 1st 

First Thursdays on main street! 

First Thursdays on Main November 2012

FOM Series at Frame of Mind: Finding Romanticism Among Grunge by Evelyn Wong
https://www.facebook.com/events/546093025404752/

Native Art at Wine Down
https://www.facebook.com/events/129324087216304/


Anastais & Friends presents The Narrative Figure
https://www.facebook.com/events/372962902782980/

Columbia Museum of Art Gift Shop: 100 Southern Artists Book Signing
https://www.facebook.com/events/191471157644770/

S&S Art Supply presents Whiskers and Tails: Photographic Works by Forrest Clonts
https://www.facebook.com/events/364902516927600/

Something Special Florist
https://www.facebook.com/events/163899320418001/

Jasper Studios in the Arcade: Launch Party for "Fellow Traveler"
http://www.facebook.com/events/402669379800647/

CarToys Auto Spa and Frame of Mind: First Thursday Cruise In
http://www.facebook.com/events/422885264431718/

Hampton Street Vineyard
featuring Colin Henderson doing a live ice sculpture in front of the restaurant. And a local band will enliven the atmosphere.

Mast General Store
Book Signing, Palmetto Portraits Project, Meet contributors Brett Flashnick, Kathleen Robbins, Paul Matheny and Vennie Deas Moore.
Timshel - 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Talented Alderman Douglas, guitar cello and vocals will perform his original compositions along with Mike Schaming, Daniel Wilson and Jonas Owens.
Food Tasting - Join us as we sample our unique jellies…. Moonshine, Corn Cob, Kudzu, Scuppernong, and Crabapple.



RCPL teen Idol:All Starz
Richland Public Library Assembly st
6:30 
Don't miss the chance to hear local teens showcase their talent. You'll be amazed!

Twenty-four teens will compete in the 2012 RCPL Teen Idol: All Starz Competition at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 1 at the Richland County Public Library located at 1431 Assembly St.

For the first time, groups will be allowed to compete. All contestants will be judged on vocal quality, song selection, projection and stage presence. They will compete for a chance to win a variety of prizes and the opportunity to sing at a

variety of library events.


https://www.facebook.com/events/482290431803126/


Cohiba Thursday presents FatRat Da Czars listening party 
Shearton Rooftop
9:00pm 
Cohiba Thursdays presents FatRat Da Czar's "Da Cold War 3" Listening Party 
This week (just in time for First Thursdays) we have a special edition of Cohiba Thursdays. Yes, we still have cohibas and Preach Jacobs spinning on the 1s and 2s but this week we will have local hip-hop legend FatRat Da Czar premiering his full-length album "Da Cold War 3" coming November 6th.

The event is free and starts at 9pm. Don't miss out.

https://www.facebook.com/events/374110156001541/

While you're at it check out FatRat's latest video "FatRat": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZE5mjQw8G0&list=UUYUnSIEELqrTsLfg_Cy-MgQ&index=2&feature=plcp



Friday November 2nd

Tapps first anniversary Wine festival
Tapps Art center
6:00 pm
Tapp's First Anniversary Wine Festival

A night of wine, music and food to celebrate a full year of arts on Main Street.
Friday, November 2nd, The Tapp’s Arts Center celebrates its first anniversary.
Join Tapp’s for a Wine Festival…… hosted by Southern Wine and Spirits….with wines organized by country….
Jazz with Reggie Sullivan and Ebony Ram in the Skyline Room and The Dubber and Friends in the Fountain Room.
Food by Main Street’s favorite restaurant, Hampton Street Vineyards, Villa Tronco, Cowboys, Oak Table and The Sheraton.
And an art auction….bid on work by some of Columbia’s favorite artists.
Advance tickets are 35 dollars, 60 dollars for couples. $45/$80 at the door.
Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Tapp’s Arts Center, which provides community programs including arts classes for children.

Ticket price includes all food and wine.

Help Columbia’s center for visual and performing arts celebrate a fabulous first year on Main….November 2nd….

Purchase tickets online at:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/285281



Arts and Draughts and Free Times Crawl
Columbia Museum of Art
7:00pm
 Arts & Draughts: Free Times Music Crawl edition

Aliens. Terminator 2. The Dark Knight. The Road Warrior. The Empire Strikes Back.
Sometimes, sequels really are better.

The Columbia Museum of Art and Free Times, two of Columbia’s coolest institutions, have once again partnered two of their signature events — the Free Times Music Crawl and Arts & Draughts — to create one, mega-huge, ultra-big super event.
Started in 1999, the Music Crawl is Free Times’ annual celebration of local and regional music, growing from a small-time shindig into one of Columbia’s
signature musical events. Last year’s Crawl was the first two-day Crawl, a result of its partnership with the Columbia Museum of Art’s flagship Arts and Draughts art party series. This year, they’re doing it again. Bigger. Better. Faster. Stronger.
Two’s a party, but three’s a really awesome time. Be there, or kindly be square.

Featuring: live performances by Floating Action, Bombadil, Kovacs and the Polar Bear, Sea Wolf Mutiny and beer tastings of New Belgium beers from the Whig, unique perspective tours of Mark Rothko: The Decisive Decade 1940-1950, and the Museum's Collection, great food from Earth Fare and Bone In artisan bbq truck, DIY art projects, scavenger hunts through the galleries, interactive art, bingo games and so many more surprises in store! Don't miss this monster edition of Arts & Draughts and get ready to party with the Free Times Music Crawl!
Art, drink and be happy!

$8/$5 for members, join or renew that night and get in free!
$13 for A&D and Music Crawl combo ticket (must be 21 to purchase)

Tickets are available online now! https://tickets.columbiamuseum.org/public/show_events_list.asp?shcode=223




Sam Johnson's 25th Birthday Party and Young Professional Fundraiser!
Barringer Building
6pm
Come to the historic Barringer Building (1338 Man Street), the first skyscraper built in Columbia, and help me party with everyone that's meant so much to my life for the first quarter century.


Also, as many of you know, next year Mayor Steve Benjamin is up for re-election and I'd like for you to help me support one of my mentors by donating ($25) to his re-election effort.

*You can be a host of the fundraiser for $100!

Please visit www.stevebenjamin.com/sam_birthday to RSVP and donate to Mayor Benjamin's re-election effort.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Awesome events in October

The fair is in town, and I swear I have gone three times already! There is always so much to do there, and interesting people watching....... With it being election season personally I can't wait to attend the talented tenth debate watch party! There will be great people and fantastic open minded discussions! Also this week the new whole food is having a movie night to support the NICK, not sure about you but I love movies and I love whole foods it will be my two loves coming together bound to be a fun fun night! This week there are some really awesome events in Columbia hope you get a chance to check them out!

A Jones


Monday  October 15th


USC Sustainable Carolina
Meeting Place Corner of Sumter and Wheat
2:30-4:30

Monday, Oct. 15:  Bob Guild, one of the primary environmental lawyers in the state, will be taking us on a tour of “Columbia’s Environmental Catastrophes,” from 2:30-4:30 p.m.  We’ll be leaving on a bus from the corner of Wheat and Sumter Streets at 2:30 sharp.  Join us to see areas of local controversy, including Superfund sites, a former nuclear laundry, and watershed issues.
 https://sp.sc.edu/green/Shared Documents/Campus Transformation Campaign/Marketing/Flyers, Logos   Design Elements/Logos   Design Elements/Sustainable Carolina Logo/sustainable carolina logo jpg.jpg

CMRTA vision where a penny can take us 

701 Whaley
3:00pm until 4:00pm

Come meet Dr. Bob Schneider, the new director of our public transportation system, and learn about what a funded transit system can be! He has the experience, knowledge and passion to make us proud of our public transportation system.

Come hear where the penny can take us! Get the answers to your questions before you vote!

October 15th
6-7PM
701 Whaley Street
Columbia SC 29205

Sponsored by the Columbia League of Woman Voters and Sustainable Midlands
  https://www.facebook.com/events/424332217632804/


Sierra Club Candidates Environmental Forum

7:00pm until 9:00pm in EDT
Where: Green Quad Learning Center, USC at Sumter and Wheat
The League of Women Voters are moderating this Environmental Forum.Joan Brady, Beth Bernstein, Joe McCulloch, Kirkman Finlay and Bakari Sellers have confirmed.Park at Blossom and Sumter.

Tuesday  October 16th

Fall Harvest Week at Motor Supply
MEET THE FARMER HAPPY HOUR
October 16
5:30pm-7pm

Motor Supply 920 Gervais Street 

In addition to our daily Harvest Week specials, there will be a meet-the-farmer happy hour on Tuesday, October 16 from 5:30pm-7pm. Guests can order Harvest Week cocktails, wines hand-picked by Chef Peters, housemade charcuterie, Harvest Week appetizers, and other made-from-scratch dishes from Motor's daily changing menu, with the opportunity to chat with farmers in a casual atmosphere.
https://www.facebook.com/events/411840382216828/


  
Talented Tenth CNN Presidental Debate Watch Party8:30pm until 10:30pm  
Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel 1400 Main Street  

Join the Talented Tenth team at the Sheraton's downstairs restaurant as we watch President Obama and Governor Romney debate issues, share their ideas, and discuss how they will lead this country if elected on Tuesday, November 6th.

We'll take over the Sheraton's (1400 Main Street) downstairs restaurant starting at 8:30pm. We'll have hors d'oeuvres and attendees will be able to purchase drinks from the bar.
Please encourage your friends to join your Talented Tenth friends. Follow us on Twitter at @teamTenth for updates and #VoteReady facts.

https://www.facebook.com/events/474959029205424/

Jazz At Conundrum
Conundrum Music Hall 626 Meeting Street, West Columbia

9-11
Cover is $3 for the general public.
Musicians, there is no cover HOWEVER WE DO ASK FOR DONATIONS AS A WAY TO PAY THE HOUSE BAND.
TIME: 9PM-MIDNIGHT
The Conundrum Sessions 'Grand Opening' w Special App. by RON WESTRAY
http://conundrum.us/concerts/jazzsessions.html

 


Wednesday  October 17th

Columbia Bike Corral Press Conference Wednesday, October 17 at 10 AM

City Hall-Columbia

10AM

Come and check out where the new bike corrals will be located!  

 

 

Start Innovation Series CETi Center for Entrepreneurial and Technological Innovation

http://startinnovationseries4.eventbrite.com/#


Hey guys and gals,
Thanks for signing up for CETi's Start! Innovation Series.
We're ready to rock tonight with USC's Office of Tech Commercialization. We'll see you at 5:30 p.m. at Senate's End, 300 Senate Street.
Directions: Senate's End is past the divide in Senate Street, so head down Gervais and take a left on Huger and an immediate right on Senate. 300 Senate is the third in a cluster of brick buildings on your left. Parking is available in either gravel lots.
We'll kick the night off with some pre-show networking. Light appetizers and a cash bar will be available.
At 6 sharp, John Propst and Chad Hardaway will take the floor. Get ready to learn the ins and outs of the federal commercialization funding SBIR/STTR prorams. They'll also be revealing some of the coolest SBIR-targeted technologies coming out of our university. It doesn't stop there. You'll find out about USC's SBIR Technical Assistance program and learn how to get matched up with University faculty.
We've got extra seats available tonight, so grab your tech friends and your startup friends and we'll see you there.
See you tonight,
The CETi Team.
@USCStartUp
/USCStartUp

 CETi - Center for Entrepreneurial & Technological Innovation - Columbia, SC

 


FREE Event!

Production Dates:
Wednesday thru Saturday, October 17th - 20th (7:30pm) at Finlay Park 930 Laurel Street


FREE Event!


 

Adapted from Jane Austin's novel by Jon Jory
Directed by Linda Khoury

Production Dates:
Wednesday thru Saturday, October 17th - 20th (7:30pm) at Finlay Park
Wednesday thru Saturday, October 24th - 27th (7:30pm) at Finlay Park

There will also be performances Friday thru Sunday, October 5th - 7th (7:30pm) at Saluda Shoals Park

All of the wit and romance of Jane Austen's classic 1813 novel come to life in this refreshingly fast-paced and engaging new adaptation. At the center of the story is the sharp-witted Elizabeth Bennet and her exploration of romance-led not just with her beauty, but also with her brain - as she meets the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. Along with swooning romance, the play deals with its accompanying obstacles - family baggage, social class and money matters with delicious wit and surprisingly clear-eyed observations. A world of memorable characters comes to life in this sparkling comedy of manners. 

Octoberfest at the Bulldog!
6:00pm until 11:00pm in EDT
Join us for German eats and more importantly a ton of seasonal ale!
8 octoberfest and 4 pumpkin ales on draft and $5 flights so you can try them all!!
Rumer has it we also have a special guest trivia host flying in from Bavaria!?!

https://www.facebook.com/events/422650094463161/

Thursday  October 18th

The Dubber Live
Gervais N Vine 620 Gervais St

7:00

THE Dubber is a Washington,D.C., musician with roots in funk and hip-hop from his years in Los Angeles. His more recent work is anchored in the worldview and sounds of reggae, taking the socio-political side of Bob Marley..

 Since 2005, the Washington DC born/Columbia SC based artist has been trailblazing the U.S. with an honest and intimate stage show. His sophisticated one man band guitar style and universal message of Oneness, keeps THE Dubber booked year round. Always a crowd favorite, he has played prestigious events such as South by Southwest Music Conference (Austin TX) and Mid-Atlantic Music Conference (Charlotte NC). 
 https://www.facebook.com/events/486534991364710/





Terence Young Project 
Township Auditorium 1703 Taylor St
7:00pm
 


THE NEW TERENCE YOUNG PROJECT R&B BAND LIVE THURSDAY OCTOBER 18 AT THE TOWNSHIP AUDITORIUM LOADING DOCK CONCERT SERIES IN COLUMBIA S.C.FREE CONCERT!!

 https://www.facebook.com/events/377778685621288/


EdVenture After Dark Presents "uncorked"

EdVenture Children’s Museum 211 Gervais Street
7:00pm until 9:00pm 
EdVenture After Dark Presents "UnCorked"
It’s time to pop the cork on pretentious wine tasting parties! Join us for UnCorked!, our very first EdVenture After Dark soiree. Tantalize your taste buds at the Jelly Bean Wine Bar where you’ll concoct a combination of flavors that mimic the taste of a selected wine. Play it cool and pick up a delicious Wine Ice Pop. Make your way to our craftabulous art station to create your own wine charms or coasters. Swig and sway to tunes from DJ Jay Magic while you munch on a savory selection of hors d’oeuvres.

It’s an evening of good tastes and great fun for a good cause. All proceeds benefit EdVenture’s educational outreach programs.

Tickets are $20 per person for members, $25 per person for non-members. Purchase tickets at www.edventure.org or call 803-400-1162.
https://www.facebook.com/events/355864584489151
 



Friday  October 19th

Movie Night Benefiting the Nickelodeon 
WholeFoodsMarket,Columbia 702 Cross Hill Road
7pm
 Join us on Friday, October 19th for Movie Night! For a $5 donation to the Nick you can enjoy TWO great movies, popcorn and water from Whole Foods Market Columbia! It all starts at 7pm with "For the Love of Beer" followed by "Soylent Green" at 8:30. We'll also have a cash bar and food truck on hand! Bring your own blankets or chairs. See you there!
 Movie Night benefitting The Nickelodeon Theatre
https://www.facebook.com/events/238856232906927/
 





Saturday  October 20th


Some Kinda Fest


Some Kinda Fest


 Starts early, ends late. A lot of good music to heard. A lot of fun times to be had. 

Ghosts of the Kodiak

http://ghostsofthekodiak.bandcamp.com


Rosewood Market 20% off day-verbal coupon! Saturday October 20th!






Rosewood Market & Deli

 

Upcoming Events!'

Downtown Deliverance: Open Mic Night

Downtown Deliverance - Open Mic Night: Tuesday October 23
Where: 1415 Blanding St. When: Tuesday, October 23; 7:00 - 10:00 pm Cost: free; snacks provided
Take a couple of hours out of your hectic week to hear good, local music. Featured artist will be Major to Minor. 
DOWNTOWN CHURCH


Organic Transition for Produce Farmers Workshop 

Columbia, SC City Roots Farm, 1005 Airport Blvd. Columbia, SC 29205 Thursday, November 29, 2012; 9 am – 4 pm $12 per person for a lunch by Spotted Salamander 

Learn more about the different content and speakers at these two workshops and register at: http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/classesworkshops/
  


Sustainable Holiday Celebration 2012

Save the date!
Monday, November 26th

SHC 2011 2

Every year, Sustainable Holiday Celebration celebrates Sustainable Communities by coming together to shop locally, support local producers, artisans and non profits that all make our community wonderful and unique!

The 4th Annual Sustainable Holiday Celebration will be held on Monday, November 26, 2012.  in the Grand Hall at 701 Whaley in Columbia.


 


Awesome Info 

Artist in Residence Program Accepting Applications for 2013

Nature has long served as an inspiration for artists and the vast diversity of the landscape and culture in South Carolina makes the parks the perfect location for creative minds to go to work.

The Artist in Residence program invites sculptors, painters, photographers and other artists to create works of art based on their interpretations of a park’s natural and cultural offerings. The program is now accepting applications for 2013.

Selected artists will receive an all-expenses-paid stay in one of our parks with cabins. The cabins come with a fully-equipped kitchen, linens and bathrooms. In return, artists are asked to create a piece of work to donate to the parks within 90 days of their stay. The work will be displayed in cabins or other indoor facilities on the park and should reflect a part of the artist’s residing park for present and future generations.

Transportation to and from the cabins and park is left responsible to the artist, and he or she must bring all art supplies, gear, food and other amenities needed.


To fill out an application and look over the application procedure, download the form here. After the application deadline passes, state park representatives will review the applicants and assign artists to the park in which he or she will reside. 


For more information call 843-537-9656 or email mdavies@scprt.com with the subject line AIR 2013.




Friday, October 12, 2012

Awesome post on Camille Maurice


 Hey hey! Below is a post from Camille Maurice about how fabulous it is to be a biker! 



http://camillemaurice.com/2012/10/heels-on-wheels-photo-series-1/

Free Caffe Latte at Starbucks October 15th

Welcome to Cola Scene- A hipsters guide to cool events in Columbia! 


Free Caffè Latte at Starbucks October 15th
Be among the first to get a sneak peek at our revolutionary new Verismo System – and experience how to enjoy Starbucks® lattes, espresso and brewed coffee at home, all from one machine. Not only will you meet the machine, you'll get to enjoy the result – a sweet, creamy, rich Starbucks® Caffè Latte made especially for you.

This special event is on Monday, Oct. 15, 4-6 p.m. at select Starbucks stores.
Find a store hosting the event near you. We'll see you there!

At the starbucks locations, gervais, garner ferry, forest drive