start your holidays at the vista’s 36th annual street
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VISTA LIGHTS
6-10 p.m.November 18
Start your holidays at the Vista’s 36th annual street party and tree lighting!
When?Thursday, November 18 from 6-10 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, shop local businesses, help us light the tree and enjoy all the businesses have to offer. The Free Kid’s Zone presented by 94.3 The Dude will once again take over Lincoln Street with activities for children, balloon art, reindeer snacks, visits with Santa and more.
Where?The whole Vista community will be part of the festivities. Vista Lights will begin at 6pm. Park and Lincoln Streets will be closed to traffic from 5-10 p.m. Gervais Street will be closed to traffic from Gadsden to Assembly Streets at 6 p.m. Galleries, shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs will stay open late, showcasing their holiday best. See centerfold map for participating businesses.
The Vista Guild asks that you please follow COVID-19 protocols while at Vista Lights. Please avoid physical contact with others including handshakes, fist bumps and high-fives. Additionally, please practice social distancing while at Vista Lights and please properly wear a face when social distancing isn’t possible.
ParkingFREE parking is available in the City of Columbia garage at Lincoln and Washington Streets (behind Aloft Hotel), and at the South Carolina State Museum. The Vista Guild is offering free rides from the museum’s lot to Gervais and Gadsden on a continuous loop from 6-10 p.m….masks are required. The City of Columbia parking garage on Park Street (beside the Hilton Hotel) is $10 cash only due to an event at Colonial Life Arena. Street parking is available and meters are free after 6 p.m.
EntertainmentMake sure to visit the stage near the corner of Lincoln and Gervais Streets. At 6:15pm there will be live performances from:
• Unbound Dance • The Southern Strutt• Columbia City Jazz Conservatory • Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy • Palmetto Performing Arts• Columbia City Ballet• Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet• The Suzuki Academy of
Columbia and UofSC • Carolina Show Company
Following the performances, join us for carols just before the traditional tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. Join City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and other City of Columbia dignitaries as we light the tree outside River Runner Outdoor Center.
Following the tree lighting, Prettier than Matt will play on stage from 7:15-8:15 p.m., followed by the Soda City Brass Band from 8:30-9:45 p.m.
KICK START YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON AT THE 36TH ANNUAL VISTA LIGHTS!
Let’s see how you light up the Vista! Share your photos while at the event with #VistaLights.
The Vista Guild will offer wristbands to Vista Lights attendees who are 21 and older to purchase beer and wine, which will be for sale on Lincoln Street at the corner of Gervais from 6:00-9:30 p.m. Cashless payments are encouraged.
City Market Place 705 GERVAIS ST.
Stop by and shop local artists and craftspeople in City Market who will have arts and crafts for sale.
Experience Columbia SC Visitor Center 1101 LINCOLN ST.
Check out the visitor’s center, and stroll through the gift shop. Enjoy a holiday cookie and the photo booth.
Eye on Gervais 1219 LINCOLN ST.
Get the red carpet treatment at Eye on Gervais’ trunk show with discounts on glasses and snacks.
if ART Gallery 1223 LINCOLN ST.
Stop by if ART to view four exhibitions: The Grand Ceramics Extravaganza with solo exhibitions by Leslie Hinton & Jay Owens; The CoBrA Sphere in Prints in The Print Room @ if ART; and The if ARTists Sampling.
Imagine This Boutique 717 LADY ST., SUITE. C
15% off clothing and handbags. Exclusions apply. Serving wine and light bites. Open until 8:00 p.m.
Lewis + Clark 1001 HUGER ST.
Open Studio exhibition of hand made lighting and sculpture featuring ceramic works by guest artist David Zacharias. Free parking.
One Eared Cow Glass 1001 HUGER ST.
Stop by One Eared Cow Glass for live glass blowing demonstrations.
River Runner Outdoor Center 905 GERVAIS ST.
Stop by to pick up Christmas gifts for the adventurer in your life.
Urban Outfitters 912 GERVAIS ST
Shop ‘til you drop, open until 9 p.m.
HOLLY JOLLY SHOPPING
Look out for the Carillon Carolers who will be wandering the Vista and filling the air with holiday cheer!
On tap for the evening are $6 wine pours and drafts, including Stella Artois, Michelob Ultra, Palmetto Amber, Palmetto Huger Street IPA, Columbia Craft Hazy IPA, Steel Hands Coffee Lager and Owl’s Brew Boozy Spiced Chai Tea (Hard TEA).
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IMAGINETHIS BOUTIQUE
SAKITUMI
TWO GALS & A FORK
IF ART
EYE ON GERVAIS
GRILLMARKS
TWISTEDSPUR BREWING
GERVAIS & VINE
ONE EARED COW GLASS
LEWIS + CLARK
STORMWATERSTUDIOS
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CITY MARKET
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Help keep your Vista clean!
Please use the trash receptacles and
ashtrays throughout the Vista tonight.
Remember cigarette butts are litter, too!
FREE PARKING
AT THE STATE
MUSEUM
CRAFT AXE THROWING
DI VINO ROSSO
VISTA LIGHTS
KID’S ZONE WITH SANTA!
NO CONCEALABLE WEAPONS ALLOWED
JAVAJUICE
1801GRILLE
LIBERTYTAP ROOM
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
MOTORSUPPLYCO.
KAMINSKY’S
PEARLZ
KAO THAI CUISINE
MELLOWMUSHROOM
ART BAR
929 KITCHEN
& BAR
BLUEMARLIN
TIN ROOF
URBANOUTFITTERS
RIVERRUNNEROUTDOORCENTER
EXPERIENCE COLUMBIA SC VISITOR CENTER
ALOFT HOTEL
COA AGAVERIAY COCINA
TWO GALS & A FORK
STARBUCKS
CUPCAKE DOWNSOUTH
IF ART
EYE ON GERVAIS
MY CAROLINA ALUMNI CENTER
SWEETWATERSCOFFEE AND TEA
LADY STREET
PARK STREET
LINCO
LN STREET
SENATE STREET
CAE
FREE PARKING GARAGE
5 P.M. TO 1 A.M. STREET CLOSED / PEDESTRIAN AREA
KID’S ZONE WITH SANTA
FOOD AND DRINK
BUSINESSES AND SHOPPING
MAP LEGEND
HYATT PLACE
VISTA GUILD BEER TRUCK
SOCO
PANERABREAD
VISTA LIGHTS
KID’S ZONE WITH SANTA!
LINCO
LN STREET
THE DONUT GUY
1801GRILLE
MAINSTAGE AND CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
CITY PARKING GARAGE $10 (CASH ONLY)
CAEVisit the CAE kiosk under the canopy on Lincoln Street. Kids can decorate their own airplane ornament!
Hyatt Place Vista 819 GERVAIS ST.
Come check out the lobby tree!
Koger CenterVisit the Koger Center table on Lincoln Street for ticket giveaways and information on upcoming shows!
Midlands Media GroupBring your kids to Lincoln Street and make some reindeer food for one of Santa’s nine best friends.
My Carolina Alumni Association 900 SENATE ST.
”Cookies and Cocoa with Cocky”. Grab your family and fellow Gamecocks for a complimentary professional photo with Cocky on the grand staircase of the Pastides Alumni Center! Stay a while for some hot chocolate, cookie decorating, a Cocky coloring page station, ornament decorating and engaging conversation with your fellow Gamecocks!
SC Pedal ParlorSC Pedal Parlor is offering discount vouchers and candy, parked on Lincoln Street near Blue Marlin.
SOCO 808 LADY ST.
Come enjoy live music as well as beer and wine served in the outdoor space.
Stormwater Studios 413 PENDLETON ST.
Open studios with free admission. Open until 8:00 p.m.
Two Gals and a Fork Food ToursVisit their table by the Hyatt Place Hotel and learn more about their food tours.
WALKING IN THE VISTA WONDERLAND
Stop by the PRISMA Vaccination Unit on Lincoln Street to get vaccinated at Vista Lights or for more information on the COVID-19 vaccine.
1801 Grille 700 LINCOLN ST. SUITE 200
Make your reservations now to dine with us!
929 Kitchen & Bar 929 GERVAIS ST.
Come enjoy delicious Korean food all night and on Gervais Street.
Art Bar 1211 PARK ST.
Swing by Art Bar for trivia!
Blue Marlin 1200 LINCOLN ST.
Shrimp and grits samples and cash bar available in The Vista Room including holiday themed drinks.
COA Agaveria 823A LADY ST.
Stop by the restaurant for dinner or swing by their spot on LIncoln Street near Blue Marlin for complementary hot chocolate.
Craft Axe Throwing 700 GERVAIS ST.
Stop by Craft Axe Throwing for $5 per person with proof of participation in Vista Lights!
Cupcake DownSouth 1213 LINCOLN ST.
Open until 9:00 p.m. Buy 5, get your 6th for free and special flavor one night only: Hot Chocolate cupcakes.
Di Vino Rosso 807 GERVAIS ST.
Visit us outside for hot chocolate and specialty cocktails.
Gervais and Vine 620 GERVAIS ST.
Stop by for French wine specials and extra food specials.
Grill Marks 711 GERVAIS ST.
Stop by the table on the patio at City Market for specialty cocktails and reindeer food kits
Jason’s Deli 823 GERVAIS ST.
Kids eat free! Enjoy one kids meal for every adult meal purchased. Valid for dine-in only.
Java Juice Cafe 504 GERVAIS ST.
Stop by Java Juice until 7:00pm and visit one of the Vista’s newest businesses!
Kaminsky’s 930 GERVAIS ST.
Join us at Kaminsky’s for Kamini’s (deconstructed cake in a jar), sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies and hot chocolate!
Kao Thai Cuisine 1001 SENATE ST.
Come enjoy Happy Hour specials all night and festive seasonal drink specials.
Liberty Tap Room 828 GERVAIS ST.
Stop by Liberty Tap Room for shrimp & grits, she crab soup, meatloaf, wine and a beer truck!
Longhorn Steakhouse 902 GERVAIS ST.
Specials on beer, wine and cocktails outside and complimentary hot cocoa. Also, enjoy s’mores at the fire pit!
M Vista 701 LADY ST.
Half-off sake and other drink specials!
Mellow Mushroom 1009 GERVAIS ST.
Come to the front of the store for select pizza slices.
Motor Supply Co. Bistro 920 GERVAIS ST.
Join us outside for a specialty signature cocktail!
Panera Bread 933 GERVAIS ST.
Come enjoy free chocolate chip cookies at the Vista Cafe!
Pearlz Oyster Bar 936 GERVAIS ST.
Visit Pearlz for seafood gumbo, crab dip, beer and wine!
SakiTumi 807 GERVAIS ST.
SakiTumi will feature their annual “Gather in the Alley” with a DJ playing jazz/lounge/holiday music. Stop by for a limited supply of food and craft beer tastings. They will be selling wine, beer and hot sake outside.
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea 1002 PARK ST.
Stop by Sweetwaters and try an Ice Dragon! Open til 7 p.m.
Tin Roof 1022 SENATE ST.
Come on in … no cover.
The Donut Guy 1215 LINCOLN ST.
Stop by The Donut Guy food truck on Lincoln Street and welcome the Vista’s newest business.
Twisted Spur 705 GERVAIS ST.
Serving $4 beers brewed right in the Vista! Stop by the table just outside the brewery and restaurant in the City Market complex. *Cash only at the table.
EAT, DRINK, AND BE MERRY
To learn more about Vista Lights and keep up with the growing list of happenings,
visit VistaColumbia.com. Follow @VistaColumbiaSC on Twitter
and Instagram and The Vista on Facebook. Email [email protected] or
call 803-269-5946.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS 2021 SPONSORS!
SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR’S EVENT
THURSDAY, NOV. 17, 2022
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