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2 weeks ago | 
colatoday.6amcity.com | David Stringer
Drumroll, please. From pop to country and everything in between, Columbia is a stop on 22 artists’ and bands’ tour schedules. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.
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2 weeks ago | 
colatoday.6amcity.com | David Stringer
Drumroll, please. From pop to country and everything in between, Columbia is a stop on 22 artists’ and bands’ tour schedules. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.
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2 weeks ago | 
colatoday.6amcity.com | David Stringer
A new event space recently opened on Main Street, and it’s made for showers, dinner parties, and work gatherings that don’t need a full-blown ballroom. Something Small Catering’s new venue features exposed brick, wood-beam ceilings, and space for up to 99 guests. The catering company launched in 2022 with a focus on thoughtful menus and creative dinner party themes. Think global tastings, murder mystery meals, and elegant multi-course nights.
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3 weeks ago | 
colatoday.6amcity.com | David Stringer
Historic Columbia recognized the following 2025 Preservation Award recipients for their significant contributions to local preservation initiatives.
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3 weeks ago | 
colatoday.6amcity.com | David Stringer
You never know who you’ll meet on the tennis court in the Midlands. A surgeon, a local business owner, a lawyer — maybe even a city editor. While pickleball’s been hogging the spotlight lately, tennis is still thriving in our area, especially during National Tennis Month. The perks? Tennis is linked to longer life expectancy, better heart health, lower stress, and it’s one of the few sports people stick with well into their 70s and beyond. Let’s get you in the swing of things. New to tennis?
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3 weeks ago | 
colatoday.6amcity.com | David Stringer
The 1400 block of Main Street is on the cusp of a transformation, but it wouldn’t be the first for the corner of Main and Washington. Before the current 13-story office tower went up in 1976, the site saw three different buildings come and go, starting with Columbia’s original city hall and market, which burned in 1865. Its replacement, a massive Italianate building with an opera house and library, was lost to another fire in 1899.
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3 weeks ago | 
colatoday.6amcity.com | David Stringer
Two mainstays of Columbia’s music community are now located under one roof. Caroline Guitar Company, a boutique guitar pedal maker, and Archer Avenue Studio now share space at 3504 River Dr., inside the newly branded River Drive Creative building. Archer Avenue Studio is up and running in the new space, now featuring two professionally built recording rooms: Studio A, led by founder Kenny McWilliams, and Studio Z, operated by musician and producer Todd Mathis.
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3 weeks ago | 
colatoday.6amcity.com | David Stringer
Prepare your tastebuds — Brunch Around the World hits Uptown Columbia on Sunday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free-to-attend, walkable event transforms neighborhood favorites into global brunch destinations with themed dishes, drinks, and tastings. Pick up a passport, sample international bites + sips, and collect stamps at each stop. Complete your passport for a chance to win a raffle with prizes from Uptown businesses.
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4 weeks ago | 
colatoday.6amcity.com | Samantha Robertson |David Stringer
If you live in a city, you’re going to use parking, lots. Eh? Get it? Ok, we may be bad at parking puns, but we are good at parking in Columbia. Here’s a quick go-to parking guide that will help you avoid tickets within city limits. Parking rates in Columbia have recently changed, marking the first rate increase in 18 years. City Council approved major updates to parking rates and policies that took effect on Saturday, March 1. The changes aim to generate $12 million over five years.
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4 weeks ago | 
colatoday.6amcity.com | David Stringer
What makes Columbia’s small business scene unique? We posed that question to local biz owners, and their responses painted a picture of collaboration, creativity, and genuine community connection. From the buzz of Soda City Market to word-of-mouth support, here’s what they few of them had to say:“Columbia’s small business scene thrives on a mix of innovation, local pride, and community support.
