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People watch a performance by Soda City Cirque at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington.

What’s making downtown Lexington cool?

The Icehouse Amphitheater concert and entertainment venue is helping spark a revival of Main Street in downtown Lexington, SC. New restaurants are following the energy and crowds brought by Icehouse.

The Town of Lexington’s Farmers Market has two Saturdays left: Sept. 22 and Sept. 29.

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5 fun events to catch in Lexington this fall

Celebrate fall with Lexington’s Farmers Market, Craft Beerfest, Fallen Firemen 5K, Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour and Haunted History Tours.

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Locally owned authentic restaurants in Lexington? Yes, and there are 3 new ones.

Lexington County has welcomed three new eateries this year – get Mexican food at Brothers & Beer, Hawaiian food at Poke Bros. and Cuban food at Havana’s.

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Like whiskey? Celebrate it at a dinner and a festival

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Here’s Columbia’s newest selfie background

Chad Brady, 55, has been commissioned to create the latest mural in Five Points. Here’s how he got into art and painting murals and a bit about his process.

Arkos’ craft cocktails, from left: passionate mojito, cucumber rosemary lemonade, Bridget 75 and the avocadotini.

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This Lexington restaurant has a surprising craft cocktail lineup

Arkos offers craft cocktails like the avacodotini, Bridget 75 and passionate mojito – not necessarily what you’d expect in Lexington.

By the time the Gamecocks run onto the field to “2001” at their first home game, fans will have been tailgating all day. Here are a few ways to enjoy that time.

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Enjoy the show before the show at USC’s home opener

Carolina fans are ready to cheer on the Gamecocks as they take on the Kentucky Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16.

The Jewish Film Festival will screen “My Hero Brother” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center.

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What’s playing at the Columbia Jewish Film Festival

The Columbia Jewish Film Festival is set for October, and USC men’s basketball coach Frank Martin will help kick off the event, which is open to the public.

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15 Columbia places we like for National Cheeseburger Day

Monday, Sept. 18, is National Cheeseburger Day. And here in Columbia, you’ll find plenty of places to enjoy them.

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Best of the rest: Events for Sept. 21 and beyond

Looking for things to do in the Midlands? Check out our daily online calendar

Fun, food and rides at the South Carolina State Fair are a sign of fall in the Midlands.

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Signs fall has arrived in the Midlands

The University of South Carolina’s naturalist-in-residence, Rudy Mancke, will give a lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Horseshoe.

A trio dine on traditional Greek food during a past Greek Festival.

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Why Columbia’s Greek Festival is so popular

Columbia’s annual Greek Festival is Sept. 14-17, 2017, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

Judah & the Lion will perform Thursday, Sept. 14, at Music Farm Columbia.

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Judah & the Lion among upcoming Columbia concerts

Upcoming concerts, September 14-16, in Columbia, SC

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Opa! Where to get traditional Greek liqueur

Morganelli’s and Black Market Tavern expect a bump in ouzo sales around the week of Columbia’s Greek Festival. Try a bottle or a mixed drink.

At Moctezumas Taqueria, bright colors are the backdrop to painted, framed scenes of Mexican villages and landscapes as well as a collection of elaborate Mexican hats.

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This Columbia spot serves up flautas, milanesa and other Mexican favorites

Get a taste of owner Pedro Gonzalez’s family recipes from his native Mexico City at Moctezumas Taqueria.

Tommy Stringfellow is the new executive director at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden.

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Riverbanks CEO on his favorite Columbia places to eat, drink, play

Tommy Stringfellow began his career at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in 2002 as director of marketing and was promoted to chief operating officer in 2011.

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Lexington Chamber’s multimedia strategist knows best spots in town

Connor Watkins of the Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center shares his favorite places and things to eat, drink, play, listen and see.

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Troubled pop singer Aaron Carter cancels his SC shows

Aaron Carter, of ’90s pop fame, has canceled concerts scheduled at Music Farm venues in Columbia and Charleston on Oct. 12-13, 2017.

Patricia Altschul appears on ‘Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen’ on Bravo TV. The ‘Southern Charm’ grande dame is in Columbia promoting her book at the Home and Garden Show Sept. 9 and 10.

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Hurricane Irma evacuees aren’t the only ones in Columbia this weekend

“Southern Charm” grand dame makes appearance at Columbia Home and Garden Show

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Tree of Life Congregation gives new life to former UU Coffeehouse tradition

Tree of Life Congregation in Columbia, SC is reviving the former UU Coffeehouse, offering live music in an intimate setting.

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