Fig Columbia SC Fall 2016

fall 2016 | issue no. 12 | the fresh, fashionable & flavorful of columbia, south carolina

COLUMBIA

culture ARTS &

thinkers, makers & creatives in the city of columbia

PUBLISHER Deborah Brandt Fig Industries EDITOR Janet Scouten MANAGING EDITOR Caroline Black DESIGN Josh Seibert Laura Moyer Ana Tamaccio Ian Berg PRODUCT MANAGER Amy Hynes PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Miville Forrest Clonts COMMUNICATIONS Theresa Yerger BRAND STRATEGIST Emma Parnham PUBLIC RELATIONS Rebecca Fowler

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INTERN Maria Springs LOCAL EXPERTS Jessica E. Boyd Bryan Caskey Rob Coffey LV Granger Holly Heaton Becca Smith Hill Preach Jacobs Laura Kelley Will Lacey Jessica Lathren Kristian Niemi Kaitlin Ohlinger Shanika Pichey Anne Wolfe Postic Jessica Rourke Sarah Simmons Margarette Ruth Snell Bethany Tisdale Julie Turner

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Our city is full of makers and thinkers.

Learn about four of our favorites: a poet, a visual artist, a film producer, and a web developer.

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Discover their handiwork and creativity!

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BE be columbia INSPIRED Creation is in many ways an act of discovery—discovering something unique and valuable inside yourself that has not yet existed in the world. We all have opportunities to tap into our more creative natures, whether in our work, play, or home lives. More and more, our community is depending upon the creative contributions of its members to enrich not only our daily experiences, but also the vibrancy of our economy.

Dubbed by some as the creative class, a growing segment of the economy is being driven by women and men making their living in a creative field.

According to ONE Columbia for Arts and History, creative workers account for over 12,000 jobs in Columbia, with the whole creative industry bringing in an estimated $315 million from sources outside the city.

Paying tribute to this creative class, we’re featuring four local makers and thinkers: a poet, a visual artist, a film producer, and a web developer.

These creatives are not just making a name for themselves, they are also reaching out to other rising creatives, providing support, paving the way, and celebrating the art all around them.

As Columbia embraces its ever emerging creative spirit, it’s fostering an environment where imagination flourishes, feeding creative souls with its growing array of restaurants and cafes, galleries and shops, street markets and festivals.

As you explore the pages of this issue, be inspired by your own creative spirit, knowing there is a place for your voice and vision in this city.

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a columbia native who has enjoyed his city every step of the way, Shigeharu Kobayashi is known locally as an enthusiastic arts supporter, an indie comic book publisher, and the fourth best waiter in town.

Serving as the program manager at Tapp’s Arts Center on Main Street allows this arts fan to connect Tapp’s performance, studio, workshop, and exhibition spaces to the creators in our community.

“In the past year, I’ve arranged monthly art exhibitions, created new space to display work, invited talented instructors, and coordinated weird concerts. Our calendar is full,” says Shigeharu. “You’re not allowed to be bored anymore.”

In addition to his arts advocacy through Tapp’s, Shige (as he is affectionately

known) is the man behind the irresistibly fun “Columbi-YEAH” t-shirts around town.

“We’re now at a point when people use the phrase ‘Columbi-yeah!’ without referring to my name, and that is so exciting for me. Our neighbors across the city are owning the phrase because it reflects how they feel about living here. I love it as an unofficial slogan and hashtag for the love and support we have for each other in Columbia.”

As for his own work as an artist, Shige collaborates with a group of locals called FRANK Comics that writes graphic novels about alternate-universe Columbias.

“Comics are naturally a very collaborative medium so it’s great to connect my mind with the minds and skills of partners immediately around me. I have a

tremendous need to hear the opinions, desires, and expertise of a lot of people, which I weave together to create stories.”

This ability to collaborate and connect is key to what makes Shigeharu an ideal advocate for our city’s growing and thriving arts community. As he sees it, “Columbia’s art conversation is expanding every day and I want to make sure everyone knows that I will listen to their voice.”

Located in the iconic Tapp’s building at the corner of Main and Blanding Streets, Tapp’s Arts Center is the premier contemporary art center in downtown Columbia. Learn more at tappsartscenter.com.

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dr iv e n by t h e a rt s there are so many exciting things happening right now that make

Columbia a perfect place to live, work, and visit. You can feel a kinetic energy in the air as you move through the city.

This palpable vibrancy comes from the number and range of events, festivals, and happenings, as well as the increased economic impact that the events, venues, and organizations bring to Columbia.

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With a growing segment of our economy being driven by women and men making their living in creative fields, Columbia’s creative class is leading the way to an even more vibrant future for our city. The four makers and thinkers featured on these pages—a poet, a visual artist, a film producer, and a web developer— are not just making a name for themselves, they’re also paving the way for other rising creatives in Columbia.

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staying innovative:

“I’m constantly going to one workshop or the other. I love learning from other fields like graphic design or photography. I try to also think of techniques from films that can be done here where no one expects it.”

bill grant’s passion is sharing stories.

was happening and became more about the people.”

“My favorite thing is listening to why you do things, watching your face light up and your voice change as you get excited about what you’re doing, and telling the world who you are and explaining your purpose.”

Expanding his scope to include brand stories, Bill understands on an intuitive level that what most businesses need is “getting to the heart of who you are and sharing that heart with the world.”

Beginning his film business in 2005 shooting weddings, Bill explains: “Back then all I did was record what happened. I learned over the years that there was much more to be done.

Who is this couple? Why is everyone so happy for them? The work needed to be different. That’s when I changed from making Videos to making Films in 2011.

It became less about the things or what

As he makes his living through this creative labor of love, Bill has shared his talent with the larger community, creating compelling and beautiful short films including the Five Points Centennial, the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner, and Famously Hot New Year— telling the stories of his city and feeding our collective creative spirits.

Learn more about Bill at cinemacouture.com.

why columbia is a great place for creativity: “Columbia is a small town and a capital city at the same time. You can be friends and colleagues with the other people who do what you do without that feeling of cutthroat competition you get in a bigger market. And you are forced to treat people right because you’re never more than one social circle away from anyone. We celebrate— and struggle—together.”

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proudest project: “Every year, we gather a group of about 40 poets in cabins at Santee State Park and we provide them with opportunities to learn from poets who are published and accomplished in the poetry field. My partner, Candace Wiley, and I started The Watering Hole in 2012 with our first retreat and this project is the one that I'm most proud of because it started as an idea on a Post-It note on my PC.”

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originally from new york city, Monifa Lemons began her journey as a Columbia poet in the late ‘90s. As both a written and spoken word poet, Monifa longed for a community of like-minded artists to break through the inherent isolation of the work and to help foster creative growth and development.

Partnering with fellow poet Candace Wiley, Monifa co-founded The Watering Hole as a community dedicated to supporting, inspiring, and enriching poets of color.

Originating as an extension of the 2010 Cave Canem South workshops hosted by poet icons Nikky Finney,

Kwame Dawes, Patricia Smith, and Frank Walker, the Watering Hole’s purpose is to “document voices that might otherwise be silenced, record stories that might otherwise be lost, and fully bask in what it means to be southern, of color, and gifted in this millennium.”

Changing the world one line at a time, The Watering Hole helps facilitate relationships, creating a community of poets focused on their craft and their place in poetry and history.

Learn more about Monifa’s work with The Watering Hole at twhpoetry.org.

monlemons i fa poet & co-founder of the watering hole

words of wisdom for young creatives:

“The moment an idea comes to mind, try to act on it as soon as you can because it was laid on your spirit for a purpose. Make sure that your individuality comes through in all that you do.”

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former columbia museum of art employee turned front end developer for Unum/Colonial Life, Sara Kennedy serves as the local chapter chair of 100 Girls of Code, supporting its mission to motivate young girls ages 10 to 18 toward a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.

Encouraging girls to not just consume technology, but to use their creativity and intellect to make technology, Sara is an ambassador for her creative field with a lasting impact on the future.

As Sara explains, “The field of technology is creative because you’re solving problems in an abstract way and you have to think about things with a

very unique perspective.”

An active contributor to her larger community, Sara believes Columbia is a great place to be creative because of its strong network of creative people: “They are always brainstorming new ideas with one another, recommending local creatives for various jobs, promoting local events, offering to help others, and speaking out about the importance of creative efforts in our town. People here aren’t afraid to share their ideas and see how they grow as others get involved.”

Learn more about Sara’s work with 100 Girls of Code at 100girlsofcode.com/ columbia-sc.html.

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100 Girls of Code provides free workshops to young women, introducing them to the world of computer science and engineering, where they create with code and engage in handson, innovative thinking. They seek to inspire more girls to pursue a future in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) by providing an opportunity to create and gain confidence in what they create.

words of wisdom for young creatives: “Get involved with events and groups in town that will help grow creative areas in our community. You can impact our city, and others from the community can impact you.

Go to Meetups to meet people with similar interests and learn about a new topic. Offer your time to help plan an event that you think benefits Columbia.

It’s important to be communityinvolved to avoid becoming self-involved.”

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why columbia is a great place for creativity:

“Columbia is becoming a great place to be a creative because the city has opened itself up to the possibilities the arts can offer, as it has done for so many other cities across the country.”

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proudest project: “My proudest project will be the mural on Millwood. It will be the largest mural I’ve created thus far. It will most definitely transform the neighborhoods in that area, hopefully adding to the quality of life for everyone.”

described as a visual alchemist, Cedric Umoja’s style is

a hybrid of fine and street art, creating “relevant works that carry contemporary themes while introducing methods of application found on the street.”

Drawn to art at an early age with hiphop and comic books as his biggest influences, today Cedric employs elements of Graffiti, Modern European Art, American Art, Comic Sequential Art, and Japanese Manga in his works.

Whether offering a graffiti demo to young, aspiring artists at Columbia’s Love, Peace & Hip-Hop festival or creating commissioned art for the renovated Richland Library, Cedric connects with this city through his creative work.

One of his most ambitious community art projects will be a mural on Millwood Avenue. Sponsored in part by ONE Columbia, the plan is to create an uplifting mural on a three-part wall to project the goals of unity and advancement.

A collaboration between Cedric Umoja and two other well-respected artists (Brandon Donahue of Nashville and Karl Zurflüh of Charleston), this work seeks to provide a counterpoint to urban blight and have a positive impact on the community.

To learn more about the fundraising effort for this project, visit gofundme.com/ millwoodmural.

We need your help to support scholarships, guest artists, and programming. Join with us today and help raise South Carolina's next generation of young artists by making a gift at GSAFoundation.net/giving.

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2016 | 2017 Season

The Second City Hits Home SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Lucky Chops SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 Gayle Tzemach Lemmon OCTOBER 11, 2016 Romantic Refrains OCTOBER 16, 2016 NTL: Jane Eyre OCTOBER 18, 2016 NTL: The Audience NOVEMBER 10, 2016

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Holiday Pops DECEMBER 11, 2016

Judy Carmichael FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Wiesenthal JANUARY 20 / 21, 2017

Tabitha Epperson: Home FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Valentine's Cinema: An Affair to Remember FEBRUARY 11, 2017

International Cat Video Festival MARCH 3, 2017

Ladysmith Black Mambazo FEBRUARY 26, 2017

NTL: Medea MARCH 7, 2017 Troker MARCH 10, 2017 Joel Sartore: Building the Photo Ark MARCH 14, 2017 What’s Going On MARCH 24, 2017 Daring Escapades APRIL 2, 2017 © Lois Greenfield

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Inspired by her travels and love of high fashion, Heather has created so much more than a boutique.

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A 22-year fashion veteran and Columbia native, Heather is no stranger to Devine Street. From 1994-2004, she was the owner of Willis & Winter. One of the first stores in the southeast to carry Kate Spade and Lilly

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education prepares students for the world beyond classroom walls. That’s why Heathwood’s Columbia Connections program extends our learning environment by providing unique educational opportunities with leaders from the academic, cultural, scientific, non-profit, and business communities in Columbia.

Working with diverse members of the community to explore a range of issues, challenges, and opportunities allows students to gain a richer, more in-depth understanding of how skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom translate into real-world action.

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giving back: amassing 2,677 rushing yards

and 38 touchdowns during his career at University of South Carolina, former running back Marcus Lattimore’s plans to play for the NFL were cut short by a severe knee injury.

“I realized this game was not going to last forever,” explains Lattimore.

Disappointed but not devastated, Lattimore took this setback in stride, turning his attention not just toward building a future for himself, but also for other student athletes.

Starting the Marcus Lattimore Foundation in August 2013 with $15,000 from his NFL signing bonus, Lattimore’s goal was to help high school athletes who were unable to pay for treatment and rehabilitation for major injuries. His foundation also seeks

ma rcus lattimore to provide college and life preparation for students: “The Marcus Lattimore Foundation/ DREAMS is committed to youth development programs and initiatives which emphasize Christian values, character, life-skills development, education, recreation, and health and wellness. … This foundation exists to help youth leagues, parents, and high school and college student athletes.”

In addition to its work on the field, such as the five sports camps last year held throughout the state, the foundation also engages in philanthropic outreach projects to rural areas such as Jasper County, where they fed over 700 residents, and Andrews, SC, where the foundation went Christmas shopping with 25 kids who were affected by the recent flooding.

“I’d like to be remembered as a guy who played the game the right way,” says Lattimore. “I’d like to be a role model for other kids. I want to make an impact in the state of South Carolina.”

Making good on his goals to positively impact his state and stay connected to the sport he loves, Lattimore recently signed on as the assistant coach for Heathwood Hall's varsity football team—allowing him to work directly with students and be a part of a team again, as well as run his foundation directly from Heathwood’s campus.

To learn more about what The Lattimore Foundation is doing both on and off the field, visit marcuslattimorefoundation.com or text help21 to 58885.

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join us for gameday specials including happy hour prices from 5:30 – 10 pm

George & Monica Kessler

Caprese Salad & La Bianca Pizza

crafted with

TRADITION

Monica Pizza

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LUNCH & DINNER: WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 11:30 AM – 10 PM

DINNER: TUESDAY AND SATURDAY 5:30 – 10 PM

SPARK YOUR IMAGINATION

become a member of the CMA and experience art like never before! By joining now, you’ll receive a special gift by using promo code FIG16. Memberships start at just $55 and include free admission to the CMA's collection and special exhibitions including CUT! Costume and the Cinema, Salvador Dalí’s Fantastical Fairytales, and ReTooled this year.

Inspiration comes from all around you—join the CMA today & find your spark!

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WOMEN’S CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES & SHOES FROM DESIGNER BRANDS INCLUDING CHANEL, GUCCI, MISSONI, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, KATE SPADE, LOUIS VUITTON & MORE.

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CAREGIVER/COMPANION SERVICES

LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP

CERTIFIED CASE MANAGEMENT

“ a b s o l ut e peace of mind �

Mary Kaye Murski & Harvey Moore

life takes us in many different directions and down many

different paths, including living away from our parents and loved ones. Establishing a care plan and ensuring continuity of care can be a daunting task when you live afar. Senior Matters believes in educating and empowering our clients so that they may be the best advocates for themselves and/or parent or loved one.

As the only provider in Columbia that provides both Certified Case Management and Licensed Caregiver/Companion Services, we are able to provide you comfort knowing that we are available to assist 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Our technology courses use industry standard software to give each student a real world experience.

Ben Lippen robotics classes have generated great thinkers, winning awards on both state and national levels.

42 7401 monticello road 803.807.4000 benlippenschool.com

imagine. inspire. innovate.

Picture your child building a Lego robot, shooting and editing a movie, taking professional quality photographs, or designing an iPhone app or online game as classwork. Over the past six years, Ben Lippen School has expanded our technology program to meet increasing student interest.

We offer classes in digital media for video production and photography. Our programming classes teach students without any previous experience to think like a programmer and write code. Robotics classes provide both mental and physical obstacles for students to overcome, using computer code and engineering skills.

New to our curriculum this year is an engineering program, thanks to a grant from the Christian Education Charitable Trust, which is allowing Ben Lippen to start initiatives around the theme of innovation—a vital skill needed for our 21st century world. Technology courses at Ben Lippen School are designed to expose students to a variety of skills to help spark their passion in the field of technology.

Visit BenLippenSchool.com to discover how our technology program can help engage and develop your student’s passion in technology!

7401 monticello road 803.807.4000 benlippenschool.com

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Gardener’s Outpost Southern Pottery

HoFP Gallery Unforgettable Fine Jewelry

devine street

/ WHERE ART IS ALWAYS LOCAL

e x p e r i e nc e c olu mb i a’s bo ut iq ue s h o p p ing c o r r id o r— wh ere d i st i n c t ive is e x p e c t e d.

Local artists’ works can be found in these and other Devine Street stores: Best Mattress • Bohemian Home • Gardener's Outpost • HoFP Gallery • Just the Thing London and Lace Bridal Boutique • Monkee's of Columbia • non(e)such Silver Spoon Bake Shop • Southern Pottery • Unforgettable Fine Jewelry • Westend Interiors 44 devinestreetcolumbiasc.com

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join one thousand of your soda city friends

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on the Congaree River’s historic Gervais Street Bridge for a beautiful, seated, sunset supper.

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G E R VAI S S T. B R I DG E DI N N E R

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Only minutes from Downtown Columbia, Wavering Place is an idyllic backdrop for any occasion paired with a historic bed & breakfast country getaway.

WEDDINGS

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Tina Rikard, LE Licensed Aesthetician & Certified Laser Tech

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Kimberly Stephens, LE Director of Services

• SPIDER VEIN THERAPY • SUN DAMAGE THERAPY • MEN’S SERVICES

Angela Heaton Williams, LE began her aesthetic career in the year 2000. She built her business, transitioning to the current downtown Blanding Street location in December of 2015. Angela handpicked her qualified staff based on their years of advanced aesthetic experience and on their passion for skincare.

Dr. Monica Milas joined the group in December 2015 as Medical Director. She has a keen interest in aesthetic medicine and is committed to providing the highest level of client service to every one of her patients. She hones her skills by constantly participating in advanced clinical training and research.

Columbia Laser and Aesthetics exists to provide excellent skincare and laser services to all clients at affordable rates. We value honesty and quality above false jargon, which is why our staff personally tests and stands behind each and every service we provide.

We invite you to visit with us to find out just what makes us so very special and different from any other medical aesthetics center.

Call us for an appointment at 803.851.3549. Visit our webpage for more details at columbialac.com and make sure to like us on Facebook for the inside scoop on what’s new and exciting in our practice!

48 1410 blanding street, suite 203 803.851.3459 columbialac.com

GRANGER OWINGS (SUPPLYING)

Barbour

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Exclusively in Columbia at Granger Owings.

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ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ANY SIZE EVENT LOCATED ON THE CONGAREE RIVER PRIVATE PARKING LOT

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stone river is your timeless destination venue for any type of event— from weddings, to rehearsal dinners, to corporate events, and anniversary dinners.

50 121 alexander road, west columbia 803.727.8047 stonerivercolumbia.com

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Fun Festive Fresh Free

join us every saturday, 9 am – 1 pm, rain or shine, on the 1400 – 1500 blocks of Main Street.

Find meat, seafood, produce, eggs, dairy, preserves, and locally crafted items from Soda City’s talented artists and craftspeople.

tote local

Show your love for Columbia with a Fig Market Bag! Stop by Nest at 1450 Main Street to pick one up— they’re great for toting groceries and fresh produce.

The best part: proceeds benefit Soda City!

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MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF CATERING EVENTS, INTIMATE DINNERS, ELEGANT WEDDINGS, & CORPORATE GALAS

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company grounded in delicious Southern cuisine and topped off with the best in fine dining services.

Visit thesouthernway.com to learn how our talented and experienced team can execute the most challenging catering event or the simplest.

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CORPORATE EVENTS, PARTIES, AND DINNERS THAT ROCK

music farm is a full service concert and event management company and venue. Aside from a wide array of national touring acts to showcase local performances, we also offer rentals. From corporate conferences, cocktail parties, wedding receptions, and seated dinners, the Music Farm is the perfect template for your next event.

For more information on how we can help you host your best holiday party yet or any other event, contact rentals@musicfarm.com. Find more info and a full schedule of events at musicfarm.com .

where the night

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Design. Furniture.

Installation. Solutions. love where you work.

Laughter: It’s the sound you’ll hear the most in our office. A fresh and inviting space blended with warm and friendly people make for a great place to work.

Sounds good, doesn’t it? Let us help you design your work space so that it sets the stage for your business to flow smoothly, and maybe even gets your team smiling! You can trust us to connect you to solutions for making your space work.

It’s what we do. It’s what we love. Design. Furniture. Installation. Solutions.

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1313 rosewood drive 803.779.3442 connectingelements.com

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ALICE & TRIXIE ANTELOPE SHOES BAILEY44 BRITT RYAN ELLIOTT LAUREN JACK ROGERS JUDE CONNALLY JULIE VOS KATE SPADE LILLA P LYSSE MATISSE NIC + ZOE SACHA LONDON SHELIA FAJL TYLER BOE

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stop by the spoon

Proudly serving locally-roasted Turtle Creek Coffee

to see what sweet treats are in store for you. From muffins to biscuits, cookies to cakes, they've got something for every sweet tooth.

2507 devine street 803.673.6374 silverspoonbakeshop.com

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local makers

MEET YOUR 1. boho bags by lesley hoskins These one-of-a-kind handmade and vintage embellished bags are sold at Soda City, It's The Little Things on State Street, and bohoflydesigns.com.

2. hippy do da jewelry by chris marshall

3. carolina soap works by kayla sansom

4. sebastian harper by shanika pichey

This fun blend of bohemian and trendy jewelry can be found at Soda City and hippydodacreations.etsy.com.

These handmade soaps from Newberry, SC, can be found every Saturday at Soda City and carolinasoapworks.com.

These one-of-a-kind handmade clothing and accessories use natural dyeing techniques and can be purchased at shopsebastianharper.com.

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columbia is a city of artisans. Shopping local and buying

local has certainly been embraced in this town for many reasons. Buying handmade art, fresh produce, and supporting creativity is what makes a city feel like a community. Thank you Columbia for embracing and supporting local businesses and artisans.

Find these artisans & more at Soda CIty Market, every Saturday 9 am – 1 pm on Main Street.

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Pamper yourself.

Open seven days a week.

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Refreshed and renewed

As Columbia’s plastic surgeon, Todd Lefkowitz, MD, FACS, offers a full range of plastic surgery and aesthetic services — from surgical and nonsurgical facial rejuvenation to breast and body enhancement — to help you look and feel your best. He combines his expertise as a dual board-certified and aesthetic fellowship-trained surgeon with the latest surgical techniques to emphasize your natural beauty. Achieve the results you’ve always wanted at Lexington Plastic Surgery.

R E Q U E S T A C O N S U LTAT I O N T O D AY. (803) 936-7045 / LexPlasticSurgery.com /

shandon-wood is an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital, which means we hold ourselves to a higher standard of care.

Because your pets deserve nothing less.

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COLUMBIA’S DREAM TEAM with decades of experience in the Columbia area, the brokers at Wolfe & Taylor remain driven by their relationships with clients.

Whether you’re buying or selling a home or need professional property management, their brokers, agents, and managers are perfectly positioned to meet all of your real estate needs.

66 1216 pickens street 803.771.4567 wolfeandtaylor.com

cma shop CAREFULLY CURATED HOME DECOR, JEWELRY, ACCESSORIES, & TOYS FOR ALL AGES

Unleash your inner child!

Discover an artful selection of imaginative products for children (and adults) of all ages.

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P O PWwO WoErEsRRhFiUpFL U L shandon baptist church exists to help as many as possible know, love, and enjoy the living God and each other.

Located in Forest Acres, it's just minutes from downtown Columbia and the University of South Carolina.

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NEW DIGS

2855 DEVINE STREET We’re proud to announce that Fig Columbia has a new office, on Devine Street, in a shared workspace with Fern Studio, Jessica Rourke, That Rainwater, and Lady Letterpress.

Fig Industries is a small but mighty team of thinkers and makers. We’re creatively led, strategically driven, and aesthetically obsessed.

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We’re intelligent and friendly designers, photographers, and writers who produce thoughtful designs. We’re real—and really interested in getting to know you. We love what we do and believe in meaningful interactions.

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FIG INDUSTRIES IS THE CREATOR AND PRODUCER OF FIG MAGAZINE

of Fig Columbia

Contact Caroline Black by calling 803.237.0898 or emailing caroline@figindustries.com to save your spot!

We’re always thinking ahead. are you ?

Our everyday mantra and forever mission—it’s what motivates us to create.

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2 brand new locations serving downtown & northeast columbia:

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EVENTS SEPTEMBER 10 rosewood arts festival

Featuring more than 100 booths of artists, performers, children's crafts, authors, and vendors, the Rosewood Arts Festival (on the grounds of Rockaways) features live, local music on two stages. Admission is free! rosewoodartsfestival.com

SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTOBER 15 pawleys island festival

but wait, there’s more!

Find a full calendar of local events for all ages at figcolumbia.com.

OCTOBER 21 – 30 boo at the zoo

Kids 12 and under are invited to put on their costumes and head over to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for this family-friendly spook-fest, including a trick-or-treat trail with candy and much more. riverbanks.org

Columbia Museum of Art. Art, drink, and be happy! Enjoy beer tastings from the Whig, musical performances, DIY art projects, and more. Admission is $5 for members and $8 for nonmembers. columbiamuseum.org

OCTOBER 23 gervais street bridge

NOVEMBER 12 jam room music festival

Celebrate art, food, wine, music, dance, and more at the 26th annual Pawleys Island Festival of Music. pawleysmusic.com

Join 1,000 of your Soda City friends on the Congaree River’s historic Gervais Street Bridge for their second annual beautiful, seated, sunset dinner. gervaisstreetbridgedinner.com

SEPTEMBER 29 great american whiskey fair

NOVEMBER 10 the doctor’s lounge

Taste whiskeys while chatting with distillery owners, master distillers, blending masters, and brand ambassadors from around the world.

Hosted and created by Bourbon Columbia. experiencewhiskey.com

sponsored by

OCTOBER 12 – 23 south carolina state fair

Be a part of the state’s largest event with fun, food, recreation, education, and great exhibits for all to enjoy. scstatefair.org

NOVEMBER 11 arts & draughts

sponsored by

Columbia Museum of Art. Featuring musical performances by local physicians, a great mobile auction, and delectable food. One of the most energetic and fastest growing events in Columbia! columbiamuseum.org

The Jam Room Music Festival is holding its fifth annual FREE event on Main and Hampton Streets, featuring an eclectic lineup of 12 bands on two stages from noon to 10 pm. jamroommusicfestival.com

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on the following pages, you’ll find our

Community Supporters— businesses committed to a thriving downtown economy.

Although they may not be located in Columbia, they believe in the power of buying local and shopping small. Take time this fall to connect with them—and tell them you found them in Fig!

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TITLE Boxing Club offers an explosive total body boxing and kickboxing fitness workout that energizes, strengthens, and challenges! At TITLE, they train to get fit not hit. Classes are led by trainers who will show you how to wrap your hands, teach you how to work the bag with fundamental skill sets, and master moves that transform your body. TITLE’s signature “Power Hour” class is designed to test you through 8 rounds of boxing/kickboxing where you can burn up to 1,000 calories in an hour.ish.

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Work on skill sets, endurance, and strengthening, while building muscle and self-confidence.

join us for BOXING, KICKBOXING, AND ONE-ON-ONE FITNESS TRAINING CLASSES 74 275 park terrace drive 803.764.6085 titleboxingclub.com

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the idea of community is more than a distant memory. A place where you actually know your neighbors, support each other, and interact positively while sharing a vested interest. Whether your interest is in the well-being of your neighborhood, or the global community, welcome to Sycamore Springs!

Designed to be small neighborhoods where people can have the privacy they want, but also engage in the meaningful relationships they desire.

Under construction for adults 55 and over.

Embrace your future—today!

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