Spirit of Lake Murray Cruises Friday November 2, 2018 Enjoy a gorgeous cruise on sparkling Lake Murray along with their famous lunch buffet

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Spirit of Lake Murray Cruises

Friday November 2, 2018
Enjoy a gorgeous cruise on sparkling Lake Murray along with their famous lunch buffet! You'll love it! And only $39 per person! Boarding begins at 11:30, with the boat getting underway at 12 noon. Returns to dock at 2pm. What a great way to spend a Friday afternoon! Tickets available online here. On Sunday, November 11, 2018, enjoy a special Veterans Day History Cruise - bring your family and friends aboard the Spirit of Lake Murray for a history cruise with full lunch provided. Enjoy the beautiful waters of Lake Murray as you learn all about the history which fills the lake. To purchase tickets click here.

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Catapult Performing in Lancaster

Friday, November 2, 2018
Catapult is a shadow dance group who rose to global fame as a finalist on "America's Got Talent" with never seen before live silhouette performances. Performance will be held on the campus of USC-Lancaster in the Bundy Auditorium. Lobby Doors and Will Call open at 6:30pm. More here.

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Sensational Epics Halloween Party at the Lourie Center

Friday, October 26, 2018
Get ready to shag, swing, and rock & roll! The Lourie Center is happy to host the return of the Sensational Epics Band for a live performance and Halloween Dance from 7-10:30 pm. The night will also feature a costume contest and great prizes! Call 803-779-1971 to order tickets by phone, or order tickets online here.

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70th Annual Trinity Bazaar

Saturday, October 20, 2018
Save the date for Trinity Episcopal Cathedral's 70th year of having fun and raising funds! This year's homemade, handmade, vintage, fun, and fine offerings will raise funds to benefit these five local service non-profits: Alala Cancer Society, Jump Start Prison Ministries, SisterCare, Toby's Place, and Transitions. More here.

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Children’s Day Festival

Sunday, October 21, 2018
Old and new traditions delight at the Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Children’s Day Festival presented by Publix! East Cooper schools will host carnival games centered on the event's theme. Families will enjoy carnival rides, giant inflatable slides, live entertainment, food concessions, face painting and many other activities! Admission and all activities are free. More here.

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Jazz Night at Pearlz Upstairz

Thursday October 18, 2018
Come watch some of Columbia's favorite jazz artists perform in the Pearlz Upstairz Lounge every Thursday from 9pm-12am! This Thursday will feature trumpeter, composer, arranger, didgeridoo player, recording and touring artist Mark Rapp! Pearlz Upstairz Lounge opens for drinks at 7pm, Thursdays-Saturdays. Join them for dinner downstairs before the show! More here.

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Columbia Jewish Film Festival

October 7 - 28, 2018
The mission of the Columbia Jewish Film Festival is to offer outstanding world cinema that promotes awareness, appreciation, and pride in the diversity of the Jewish experience. Reaching out to the greater Columbia area, the Festival’s aim is to educate, illuminate, and entertain through film—including history, language, people, the State of Israel, and the history of the Jewish people from pre-biblical to modern times. Films screen at The Nickelodeon Theatre. More here.

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Haunted Houses

There are several haunted attractions around Columbia that will help you get into the Halloween spirit! Gaston’s Terror Falls is a haunted farm that features Meemaw’s Bed and Breakfast, a Terror Trail through the haunted swamp, the Field of Distortion, and the eerie Terror Falls Hospital! Experience your deepest fears brought to life at Deceased Farm in Lexington, where you can visit six buildings that are guaranteed to leave you screaming! Don't miss the zombie paintball shooting gallery and coffin fire pit. The Hall of Horrors in Cayce features a terrifying G.H.O.S.T. Escape Room, where your group is held captive in the basement of a serial killer known as “The G.H.O.S.T.”, and a Human Stockyards Interactive Experience, where your group must work together in a creepy maze compound known as "The Stockyards"!

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Public Farm Tour This Sunday!

Sunday, October 21, 2018
Treat the whole family to a walking tour of Doko Farm!
Doko Farm is a small, family-owned business located in the Cedar Creek Community of Richland County. Their goal is to provide the community and surrounding area with fresh, healthy, great-tasting foods. Guests are invited to visit the Farm Stand to reserve their Thanksgiving Heritage Turkey, or purchase pasture-raised heritage pork, lamb, and poultry raised at the Farm! More here.

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Boo at the Zoo

October 19–30, 2018
Enjoy 12 wild nights of family fun at Riverbanks Zoo! Featuring a Trick-or-Treat through the Zoo, Marshmallow Roast, Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance Party, a Haunted Carousel, Spooky Spots & Stripes Railroad, Mysterious Hay Maze and more. Kids can wear their cutest costume for the Zoo’s popular Halloween spook-tacular! More here.

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SC State Fair

Today - Sunday October 21, 2018

The State Fair is now open and is welcoming the public to a fabulous show of incredible variety. Come see the farm animals on display, the winning fruits and vegetables, the art show, the midway's rides and of course, Fair Food. Here's a deal: Valid weekdays: Exchange $10.00 cash for a lunch admission ticket at the ticket booth and purchase a fair-tastic lunch from any and all of our vendors between 12 noon and 2 pm. Then get your $10.00 back when you return your admission ticket to the ticket booth by 2 pm. More here. Our picks for entertainment this week: Scotty McCreery (today) and Bret Michaels (Friday). Complete entertainment calendar here.

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Restaurant Week Begins Tonight!

Been thinking about trying Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse? This is the week to go... the full dinner FEAST plus DESSERT for just $26.95 per person! In the mood for fresh gourmet? Check out PEARLZ' offer: 3 courses for $45.95 - Choose one of these entrees: Seared Peking Duck Breast or 12oz. Dry Rubbed NY Strip or Fresh Catch of the Day as well as a starter and a fabulous dessert! Liberty Tap Room in the Vista has a 3 course menu for $30 per person with entrees that include a Bacon Wrapped Filet, Chicken Piccata or Lowcountry Crabcakes and Liberty Tap Room on the Lake is offering its Chicken Fried Steak, Blackened Grouper or Penne Abruzza as the entrees in their $27.50 per person deal that includes an appetizer and dessert! Click here to see complete restaurant list!

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ONLINE FINE ESTATE & CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Bidding Ends Tuesday October 23, 2018
C.H. Livingston Estate Services & Auctioneering would like to invite you to visit Columbia's Downtown Auction House to PREVIEW & BID in our ONLINE FINE ESTATE & CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. Preview will be held Friday Oct. 19 - Tuesday Oct. 23 in our auction house - 1929 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
TO REGISTER, BID, & VIEW THE CATALOG, CLICK HERE.803-542-7282

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Pearlz Upstairz Lounge | 10/18 - Jazz Night, 10/19 - DJ Duplex, 10/20 - Blackcat Sunshine
Tombo Grille | 10/22 - Mountain Trout, 10/17 - Billy Sloan
Carolina Western Pub | 10/20 - Ryan Trotti Full Band
929 Kitchen & Bar | 10/20 - Party of Some, hosted by DJs Alejandro Florez and Dick Not Richard
Looking for more live music? Check out our September | October Music Calendar from Discover Columbia Magazine here!

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