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The Hidden Gem in Columbia, SC

May 8, 2024

The Mill District is a hidden gem in Columbia, South Carolina. From its great location to eclectic events calendar and affordable housing, you can be sure that the Mill District is a great place to live and one of the best-kept secrets in the Columbia area.  Location The Mill District is one of the best…

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Come out to Gardening Day in Granby Park on May 11th from 10 AM to 1 PM for an educational planting day!

April 22, 2024

Learn about and practice some great community gardening methods! Community gardens can be a great way to try out your green thumb if you don’t have gardening space where you live or if your yard isn’t optimal for planting.  Community gardens consist of plots of land, usually owned by the city,  that are tended to…

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Jason Jaco: Forging Art and Community in the Mill District

March 13, 2024

The Mill District is a melting pot of creativity, diversity, and innovation, and amongst its vibrant community of artists, one stands out with his unique craft. Meet Jason Jaco, the owner of TexasStreetWorks and a board member of the Philip Simmons Artist Blacksmith Guild. His work, a blend of traditional blacksmithing techniques and contemporary design,…

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The Columbia Open Studios 2024: A Vibrant Celebration of Art in the Midlands!

March 13, 2024

Hello, Mill District friends and neighbors! It’s that time of the year again when our vibrant city becomes a sprawling, dynamic art gallery. Get ready for the Columbia Open Studios 2024, the largest art event in the Midlands, presented by the 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA). On March 23rd, from 10:00 am to…

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Latest Artist Thomas Washington to be featured at 701 Whaley’s Hallway: Community Art Gallery

January 23, 2024

Did you know that the Mill District is a great place to engage with local Columbia artists? Hosting two art spaces at 701 Whaley and a community-wide Art Trail, the Mill District is one of the premier places to enjoy local art in the Columbia area.  February is bringing two great events to the Mill…

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