Zoe Nicholson

2 days ago | postandcourier.com | Zoe Nicholson

COLUMBIA — South Carolina residents can peruse the Columbia Museum of Art for free all summer long for the second year in a row thanks to a grant aimed at making museums accessible. "Free Summer at the CMA" lasts through Aug. 31 and includes access to two exhibits and kid-friendly activities, according to the Main Street museum's website. All S.C. residents have to do for no-cost entry is show proof of residency at the front desk.

4 days ago | postandcourier.com | Zoe Nicholson

COLUMBIA — For the 20 years he's worked at Art Bar, Will Anderson has watched couples meet, fall in love, get married and start families. He's kicked people out, cut people off and watched last call get earlier and earlier. Anderson's time behind the ovular bar at the eclectic, come-as-you-are dive in downtown Columbia has shown him the importance of restaurants, watering holes and music venues. "We all need a happy hour," he said.

1 week ago | postandcourier.com | Zoe Nicholson

COLUMBIA — The college students may be cleared out, but that doesn't mean Columbia music calendar has slowed down. Here's a look at some of the biggest concerts happening this month in the Midlands. The Pszenny Project & Logan Blizzard Blues BandWhen: June 6, gates open at 6 p.m. Where: Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 W. Main St., LexingtonWhat: Two Lexington-based bands will take the outdoor stage for a night of blues, funk and genre-bending soulful rock.

1 week ago | postandcourier.com | Zoe Nicholson

The nominations have been tallied and the finalists have emerged. The Best of Columbia 2025 voting begins now. This means for the next several weeks, it's up to you to vote for your favorite nominees in our hundreds of categories. Now is the time to make your opinions — and we know you have plenty — heard. Nominations for the awards run May 28 to June 20 and can be accessed at free-times/vote. Winners will be announced Aug. 13 with much fanfare. As a refresher, here are the categories up for grabs.

1 week ago | postandcourier.com | Zoe Nicholson

COLUMBIA — The capital city has a storied queer history, from protests and art to safe spaces and a diverse array of LGBT+ communities. Celebrate Pride Month in Columbia all month long with events, happenings or by frequenting queer nightlife like PT's 1109, The Capital Club or The Hoot in Rosewood. Other queer-owned businesses in town include Queer Haven Books, Strange Times Vintage and Binge Ink.