Gamecock computer science graduate unites Columbia’s artists
At Curiosity Coffee Bar in West Columbia, 26-year-old Allison Rogers tenderly cradled a mug of chamomile tea and talked about everyone’s accomplishments but her own.
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At Curiosity Coffee Bar in West Columbia, 26-year-old Allison Rogers tenderly cradled a mug of chamomile tea and talked about everyone’s accomplishments but her own.
The walls of Melissa Pierce's shop at The Barnyard Flea Market in Lexington are lined with prints of her digital artwork — colorful fantasy pieces featuring a cast of neon characters like bright, wide-eyed mermaids and dragons with sweeping wings.
At this year's Soda City Comic Con, guests roamed the halls in costumes that paid homage to everything from cult classic films like Ghost Busters to the Nintendo Mario game series. One attendee was even dressed head to toe like the character Wario, complete with bright purple overalls.
Social media platforms like Tiktok and Instagram continued to generate viral style trends over the summer, but many participants are not doing enough to educate themselves about the origins and meanings behind such trends.
Although living in Columbia presents many opportunities to experience city life, the area is also in close proximity to numerous parks and outdoor spaces. The result is what Dayna Cantelmi, the communication specialist for Experience Columbia SC calls "a city meets nature vibe."
As part of USC’s Southern Exposure New Music Series, the university will be hosting a concert featuring Founders, a New York-based group that has found success by rooting its music in tradition and then deviating from it.
After spending years performing as a South Carolina theater artist and working closely with organizations such as the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC), Triza Cox has seen numerous initiatives to create equity and equality within South Carolina's art scene. South Carolina Artists in Action (SCAiA), a new SCAC program for which Cox serves as a committee member, stands out to her as more than a temporary fix.
Women’s Writing Workshop is a campus organization that not only provides a safe space for students to share and improve their writing, but it has created a interconnected network of women who can learn and grow together.
Azalea Coffee Bar is not only a chic new addition to Columbia's coffee scene, but it's also a woman-owned business with a dedication to an important mission.
Diversity Speaks is a student organization seeking to create safe spaces for students to discuss current issues and events.
Asheville's winding mountain highways, painting-like and framed in one of the country's longest-lasting displays of fall-foliage, helped to earn the nickname “The Land of the Sky.” Even this title doesn't do it justice, though, as this unique city is teeming with titles and recognitions.
Book: "White Ivy"
By becoming an advocate for art therapy or other kinds of psychotherapy within one’s community, residents within South Carolina can do their part to improve mental health care and enhance the lives of the people in their state.
For many college students, a memorable spring break might seem to come at a cost more than they're willing or able to spend. But with some research and a little planning, the perfect spring break can be achieved by even the stereotypical "broke college student" — and locally, at that.
"Harry Potter" fans might remember that pumpkin juice is a popular beverage in the wizarding world that is often enjoyed by Harry and his friends. This simple recipe, inspired by one found in "The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook," helps to bring a little of that magic into real life.
The love in the air this weekend isn't just romantic. From Queen's "You're My Best Friend," a love song turned friendship anthem, to Tyler Childer's "Follow you to Virgie," written about the grandmother of one of Childer's friends, this playlist will remind you to appreciate every kind of relationship in your life. Some songs are clear celebrations of friendship and family, while others, such as Sufjan Steven's "Futile Devices," can be platonic or romantic depending on personal interpretation. This playlist truly has something for everyone, whether you're in love, single or somewhere in between.
Sifting through used clothing in the hopes of striking vintage gold has become a favorite pastime of millennials and members of Gen Z. Even celebrities like Zooey Deschanel ("New Girl") and Sarah Jessica Parker ("Sex and the City") have embraced buying used.
Perhaps the best way to describe The Mad Platter pottery studio is in the words of manager Christina West: "The pop of color at the end of Millwood." She is referring to Millwood Avenue, where The Mad Platter, with its artistic displays and bubbly staff, sits on a street that has "not really anything going on," West said.
Although a 64-year-old former U.S. army colonel seems an unlikely candidate to gain attention for her style choices, the response coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, Dr. Deborah Birx, did just that earlier this year.
Comic book artist and animator Corey "Roc Bottom" Davis is on a mission to redefine Columbia's art scene.