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Start your The Vista Guild is excited to bring you the

35th Annual Vista Lights. Things are different
holidays at now and we have made some changes for
this year’s event. However, we hope that you
the Vista’s will continue to support the businesses in
35th annual the Vista in the safe way that you can. Each
business has protocols in place for your
Vista Lights! safety during this time.

When? Where? Entertainment!

Monday, November 16 through Sunday,
November 22. Visitors are encouraged
to shop local Vista businesses and visit
Vista restaurants throughout the week.
The whole Vista community will be
part of the festivities. Galleries, shops,
restaurants, and bars will be showcas-
ing their holiday best. See centerfold
map for participating businesses.
Make sure to enjoy the buskers on the
street throughout the week. Be sure to
take your annual photos with the Vista’s
holiday tree outside River Runner Out-
door Center.
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GADSDEN STREET
MAP LEGEND

PULASKI STREET
THE ARISTOCRAT

PARK STREET
WAYNE STREET
COFFEE AND TAP
FOOD AND DRINK
WILD
ALOFT BUSINESSES AND SHOPPING
WING
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Please visit individual business websites and social media
for current COVID-19 guidelines and updates on events.

LADY STREET

CITY ART

IF ART

EYE ON
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DOWNSOUTH the Vista!
Share your
SMALLSUGAR photos while at RIVER
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GRILL HYATT #VistaLights. OUTDOOR WHIT-ASH KITCHEN NO PANERA
MARKS PLACE CENTER FURNISHINGS & BAR GREASE BREAD
SOUTH CAROLINA
BROOKLYN MELLOW
STATE MUSEUM
EXPRESS PIZZA MUSHROOM

GERVAIS STREET

KAMINSKY’S
Look out for

LINCOLN STREET
the buskers
PEARLZ who will be
CPR GERVAIS
CELL & VINE LIBERTY wandering the
PHONE TAP ROOM THE Vista and filling
REPAIR CRAFT AXE EXPERIENCE COLUMBIA OYSTER the air with

ASSEMBLY STREET
THROWING SC VISITOR CENTER BAR

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MOTOR holiday cheer!
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Vista
HUGER STREET

FREE ADMISSION

ONE EARED COW GLASS

KAO THAI CUISINE

A HOLIDAY TO REMEMBER

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LEWIS + CLARK
SENATE STREET

November 20-22
STORMWATER
STUDIOS
TIN ROOF
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
1101 Lincoln St.
Friday 3-8 pm • Saturday 9 am-5 pm • Sunday 12-5 pm

Holly Jolly Shopping The event will feature holiday favorites such as:

City Art 1224 LINCOLN ST. Eye on Gervais 1219 LINCOLN ST.
Open all week and showcasing ‘Four Decades of Visit them Monday-Friday for 20% off of a complete
Patton Blackwell’ art exhibit. pair of sunglasses (insurance excluded).
CPR Cell Phone Repair 506 GERVAIS ST. if ART Gallery 1223 LINCOLN ST.
Open throughout the week for all of your cell phone if ART Gallery will present the new "Print Room @
needs. if ART" upstairs at the gallery; a special exhibition
called "Art & The Architectural" in the large
Experience Columbia SC downstairs space; and an overview of artists
represented by the gallery in the second space
Visitor Center 1101 LINCOLN ST.
downstairs. Along with that the gallery will have a
Open Monday thru Friday happy hour Monday through Saturday, November
for early holiday shopping. 16-21, 5-7 pm, and a drop in Sunday, November 22,
1-5 pm. During happy hour and drop in, we will serve
COVID-sensitive snacks and beverages, including
individually wrapped and small-pack snacks, small
cans of soda, small bottles of water, small bottles of
red and white wine, and regular bottles of beer.
Koger Center for the Arts 1051 GREENE ST.
The Koger Center for the Arts will be offering small
tours of the new Philip Mullen exhibition, led by the
artist on Monday, November 16 at 5:30, Thursday,
November 19 at 5:30 and Saturday, November 21 at
10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please call the Koger Center
at (803) 777-7500 to reserve your spot. In addition
to the Philip Mullen tours, the Koger Center will
host a Holiday Art Fair featuring local artists selling
their work just in time for the holidays on Saturday,
November 21 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
River Runner
Outdoor Center 905 GERVAIS ST.
Swing into River Runner for the
adventurer in your life.
Whit Ash 919 GERVAIS ST.
Open until 6 p.m. all week to help plan your newest
home upgrades.
• COVID safe pictures with Santa
• a biergarten SWEETWATERS
COFFEE AND TEA
KOGER CENTER
FOR THE ARTS
• Kid Zone
• holiday-themed concessions
• performance stage featuring dance groups and
musicians from around the community with holiday
favorites
• holiday market offering unique gift items to kick off
everyone’s holiday shopping.
For more details visit:
columbiaconventioncenter.com/AHolidayToRemember
To learn more about Vista Lights 2020 and keep up with the growing
Face coverings/masks and temperature checks are required for entry list of happenings, visit VistaColumbia.com. Follow @VistaColumbiaSC
into the convention center. Masks not required for children 10 & under in on Twitter and Instagram and The Vista on Facebook. Email info@
accordance with the City of Columbia mask ordinance
VistaColumbia.com or call 803-269-5946.

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Walking in the Grill Marks 711 GERVAIS ST.
Join us as we deck the halls with our Christmas

Vista Wonderland decorations and enjoy holiday drink specials all week.

Kaminsky’s 930 GERVAIS ST.

Aloft Columbia 823 LADY ST.
Join us for our amazing desserts throughout the week.
Stop by on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6-8 p.m. for a special happy hour with local jazz
in our new “back-yard” patio.
Kao Thai Cuisine 1001 SENATE ST.
Come to Kao Thai for festive drink specials and
Craft Axe Throwing 700 GERVAIS ST.
enjoy the $5 Happy Hour app menu all night long.
Don’t miss: Multi-Blade Monday, College Night on Wednesday ($5 off with your ID)
and Service Industry Sunday ($5 off).
Liberty Tap Room 828 GERVAIS ST.
Stop by Liberty Tap Room for a Highland Brewing Cold Mountain Release Party and
EdVenture 211 GERVAIS ST.
Tap Takeover on Thursday, Nov 19th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Come see Eddie throughout the week. Don’t forget to
purchase tickets in advance.
M Vista 701 LADY ST.
Dine with us throughout the week for lunch and dinner.
Hyatt Place Vista 819 GERVAIS ST.
On Thursday, Nov. 19, come check out the Hyatt’s
Mellow Mushroom 1009 GERVAIS ST.
holiday decorations and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa.
Stop by for your favorite pizza all week and a Sycamore Brewing Tap Takeover on
Monday, November 16th from 5-7 p.m.
Lewis + Clark 1001 HUGER ST.
One Eared Cow Glass 1001 HUGER ST. Motor Supply Co. Bistro 920 GERVAIS ST.
Stormwater Studios 413 PENDLETON ST. Enjoy Motor Supply’s NEW happy hour from Tuesday through Sunday. Come in from
Stop by on Thursday, Nov 19 from 5-8 p.m. for a WalkAbout, MASKerade...Explore 4:30-6:30 p.m. and enjoy a separate drink menu with craft beer, wine by the glass
the visual arts in the Vista’s Studio Arts District in a walking exploration featuring and specialty cocktails from head barman, Jake Smith. Don’t forget that they are
outdoor sculptures, fine art, craft, and installations. Due to Covid 19, refreshments now open for lunch!
will not be served. Mask Up/Dress Up/Enjoy!
Panera Bread 933 GERVAIS ST.
No Grease 929 GERVAIS ST. $3 off a 'You Pick Two' throughout the week by showing this at the register.
On Friday, Nov. 20, enjoy complimentary hot towels $3 off You Pick Two ® Must present print or digital offer when ordering. Select two of the
shaves, cold beverages and a band. following: half sandwich, half salad, cup of soup. Valid when you purchase you pick two at
regular menu price. Not valid with any other coupon or offer including $5.99 you pick two
duets. Offer valid 11/16/20-11/22/20. Only valid at Panera Bread at 933 Gervais St.
South Carolina State Museum 301 GERVAIS ST.
The museum will offer extended hours to guests on Thursday, Nov. 19. Both the
Pearlz Oyster Bar 936 GERVAIS ST.
museum and the store will be open until 7 p.m., with holiday shows running in the
4D theater and the digital dome planetarium. At 6:30 p.m. the museum will officially Open throughout the week for all your seafood needs.
'light up' the exterior of the planetarium with a surprise holiday theme. This will be
the first time the museum will be lighting the planetarium for the holiday season and SakiTumi 807 GERVAIS ST.
it will glow after dark every night from November 19 through December.
Stop by for sushi. Don’t forget about our Sunday brunch!

smallSUGAR 709 GERVAIS ST.

Stop in and pick up your favorite pastries daily from 7a-3p.
Eat, Drink, And Be Merry Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea 1002 PARK ST.
929 Kitchen & Bar 929 GERVAIS ST. Open all week for your favorite Ice Dragons!
Enjoy daily specials throughout the week from 929!
Tin Roof 1022 SENATE ST.
Art Bar 1211 PARK ST. Come by on Tuesday, Nov. 17 for Tacos, Tequila & Tunes- Music Bingo! Also, make
Tin Roof part of your Wednesday, Nov. 18 for Open Mic Night!
Open Mic Comedy will be on Tuesday, Nov. 17th starting at 8 p.m. outdoors in our
parking lot. And Useless Trivia will be on Thursday, Nov. 19th also starting at 8 p.m
outdoors in our parking lot. The Artistocrat 1001 WASHINGTON ST.
The Aristocrat will be providing food and drink specials for the entire week! Wine
Brooklyn Express Pizza 701 GERVAIS ST. tasting on Wednesday, Karaoke Thursday, Live Music Friday!
Stop by the Vista’s newest restaurant and try their pizza and garlic knots.
The Front Coffee and Tap 622 CANALSIDE ST.
Cupcake DownSouth 1213 LINCOLN ST. Hosting Jazz on the River- Columbia's premier live music and jazz event
Swing into Cupcake all week for your favorite flavors!
The Oyster Bar 1123 PARK ST.
Gervais and Vine 620 GERVAIS ST. Stop by the Oyster Bar throughout the week for you seafood favorites.
Enjoy themed dinner & wine specials as well as live music most of the week.
Wild Wing Café 729 LADY ST.
Open daily for lunch and dinner.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 18, 2021