Columbia Classical Ballet is returning to the Koger Center for the Arts on Friday to perform its adaptation of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's well-known ballet "Swan Lake." The company will be debuting Artistic Director Brooklyn Mack's three acts of original choreography, while looking to grow its audience.
In it's opening concert of the 2023-24 school year, The USC Symphony Orchestra will be playing three peices focused on conveying the feeling of joy in Rhapsody in Blue. The concert will be held at the Koger Center for the Arts on Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Five Points recently welcomed a new spa, The SKINHOUSE, to its neighborhood. The spa is focused on educating its customers on ways to keep a healthly skincare routine through its Dew It Yourself bar and other services.
Columbia- based band Stagbriar released its first album in three years on Sept. 15, leaving listeners to enjoy the band's sound and complex lyricism. However, the album, while strong in its themes, can be repetitive at times with the instruments and vocal style.
As each incoming class grows, so do the dining options at USC. From multiple Russell House renovations and expansions to changes in food contact services, here is a timeline of dining at USC.
Columbia's most prominent nicknames, Cola and Soda City, started as simple abbreviations but have turned into endearing terms that have a deeper meaning for many people who use them.
South Carolinlians got an early taste of Halloween with the very first SC Horror convention on Saturday and Sunday. Businesses and cosplayers from multiple parts of the state came to Columbia to celebrate their love of horror.
A new library exhibit on campus explores the history of the LGBTQIA+ community in South Carolina and beyond. Showcasing artifacts from Columbia's first Pride march to poems from Ovid, this exhibit is easy to follow and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Columbia's live music scene is back in session for the fall semester as students return to town to fill out venues. The arts team has compiled a list to help you navigate what's on the way for the coming months.
Olivia Rodrigo, a breakout music artist, released her sophomore album, "GUTS," on Friday, showcasing her unique sounds and growth as both an artist and young adult.
The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli, with its welcoming environment and expansive menu, has become a staple of the Columbia restaurant scene over the years. Its emphasis on community, though, makes the restaurant stand out among locals as a prime breakfast spot in the area.
Do you ever wonder what the person sitting next to you in class or at the dining hall is listening to? Or maybe what the University newspaper staff is currently spinning? Hear from The Daily Gamecock's senior staff team on its summer favorites and top artists.
New Brookland Tavern, one of Columbia's longest running music venue faces an uncertain future as its building is now up for sale. Local and student musicians say the venue is important to the COlumbia music scene and is best staying where it is.
After a two year hiatus from recording, SC singer-songwriter Mackenzie Morrow found herself back in the studio to record what has now blossomed into "Black Butterfly", a project that spanned years of hard work, and carries the echoes of Morrow's highest highs and lowest lows.
Looking for an easy snack to make for your gameday watch party? Cowboy caviar is a quick and easy chip dip that will not disappoint.
The Koger Center, Gamecock Entertainment and Carolina Productions partnered together to present a free country concert on the Koger Plaza for Carolina Welcome. Though the event was pushed inside due to severe weather, students were able to dance and sing along to three up-and-coming country artists and enjoy giveaways.
Across from USC's law school, coffee shop Knowledge Perk has opened a location in Columbia's historic Whaley House. Preserving the history of the home and keeping it welcoming students has been one of its main main goals since opening.
