Allison Rogers, a USC alumna and co-founder of the thrift collective The Beautiful Neighborhood, is an ethereal "cottage core fairy," bringing Columbia's creatives together with her passion for community building and desire to help others.
Melissa Pierce isn't the typical digital artist. She lives in a bus with her husband and cat, and after years of working alongside her "strong spirited nature," she finally has a shop where she does what she loves most — provide fantasy themed, colorful work to dispel the dreariness of reality.
Columbia's hometown Comic Con show provides locals and visitors the chance to nerd out over their favorite geeky pleasures and to find a sense of unity and belonging.
Summer 2022 trends such as the "clean girl aesthetic" and African waist beads may have brought people together on social media, but the popularization of these styles can be damaging to the communities where they originated. People looking to participate in these trends should first learn how cultural appropriation can become cultural appreciation.
Whether it's kayaking on the Saluda River or enjoying a nature walk through champion trees at Congaree National Park, Columbia parks have much to offer their guests.
Founders, an accomplished quintet based in New York City, is looking to bring inspiration and an innovative take on classical music to USC students with their upcoming concert.
The South Carolina Arts Commission has kickstarted a new program that seeks to address the specific needs and challenges of local Black artists. Though still in its early stages, the program's committee is already reaching out to the community so it can begin implementing best practices to assist and uplift these artists.
Women's Writing Workshop encourages its members to grow as artists and as women. It provides a laid-back, supportive environment for students to improve their writing skills, explore their creativity and express themselves in a safe space.
In North Carolina, Asheville's diverse and free-spirited atmosphere makes it a hotspot for culture and experiences unique to the city. Foodies, artists, adventurers and beer-enthusiasts alike will have no problem packing an itinerary on a trip to "The Land of the Sky."
Azalea Coffee Bar is a shop run by women, for everyone. The shop's focus on supporting and uplifting women-run businesses make its inventive coffees and teas all the more special. The staff is committed to forming community partnerships and to delivering women-sourced drinks to honor both female celebrities and local heroes.
Soda City Comic Con attendees browse vendor and artist stands in the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Saturday afternoon, August 20, 2022. The 7th installation of the Soda city event included a variety of attractions including pinball tournaments, artist showcases, and celebrity guests.
Soda City Comic Con attendees play pinball games during the event hosted in the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Saturday afternoon, August 20th 2022.