Five Points celebrated St. Patrick's Day with its 42nd annual festival, which brings in crowds from all over the Southeast. It featured its largest lineup of musicians, including Lawrence, The War and Treaty, Futurebirds, Sister Hazel and Conner Smith.
The team behind USC's newest concert venue, Live at the Underground, aims to provide local artists with a unique platform and USC students with a free high-quality listening experience.
Columbia's streets showcase an abundance of public art. Some are sculptures made out of repurposed material, while others are murals depict the values of that community. The artists behind these creations said the public displays help make art more accessible to the average person, forming a connection between the creator and its community.
Psychedelic rock has been around since the '60s, and with its unique form of style, it reflects feelings of a drug-induced state. While it's associated with the hippie movement, anyone can vibe with these energetic songs.
Some professors are having to adapt their classroom to meet students' need as conversations surrounding mental health grow. For some, this means paying more attention to which class material could be triggering, while others are evaluating how they approach students' stress.
People are honoring African American culture in a variety of disciplines this February — particularly their domination of music. Give this diverse selection of songs a listen to learn more about the range of musical genres Black artists have to offer.
A local USC research team assembled of clinical psychologists, doctoral students and professors are advocating CROWN Act to be passed in South Carolina to lessen hair discrimination for Black men. The hope is that through their research, they will be able to collect information that shows a connection between hair discrimination and Black men's mental health.
The 24th annual Arline & Gerald Polinsky Columbia Jewish Film Festival is being shown from Feb. 4 to Feb. 25. The festival will showcase Jewish culture and history through its unique selection of films.
Female business owners aren't always given the respect or recognition they deserve. These women face frequent pushback from peers and a lack of representation in local politics. But many have shared the ways in which they've overcome professional challenges and found support within the Columbia community.
South Carolina Ballet’s "Body & Movement Explored" will showcase the versatility of dance through a collection of different performances. Local choreographers and dancers were given the chance to choreograph their own dances and develop their own artistic style.
Looking for a love song that perfectly captures the way you feel about those special people in your life? Explore beyond the top of the Billboard charts and dive into these romantic indie deep cuts.
The Koger Center for the Arts' newest exhibit, "Joyous Creatures," features artwork from USC professor Marius Valdes. Valdes' art style is brightly colored and comic-like, and he said his goal for the exhibit is to spread joy and inspiration.
After the mysterious death of a friend, seven survivors are left to grapple with resulting feelings of grief and guilt in the play "Language of Angels". The Department of Theatre and Dance will delves into their journey with these characters when they perform the play from Feb. 15 to 18.
Local nonprofit publication The Jasper Project introduces Infamous Lovers, a Valentine's Day event featuring live entertainment, food, local art and a costume contest with local prizes.
Summer Doodles joined USC students for Thursday After Dark. Through a guided process, students reached into their creative sides and showed their love for the Gamecocks.
Campus is full of wild squirrels and the popular C.S. Lewis cats. Students share their thoughts on the animals and their theories on what they think of each other.
Gentleman's Closet, the classic shop in Five Points, has been open since the late 1980s, selling all kinds of business attire. But it isn't just the clothing that has allowed it to continue its success, according to store workers.
