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Photo Gallery / Fashion: Columbia Style Week Finale Showcase | June 15

Monday, 3:29 pm

Tales from the Script: Snyder and Nolan Nail the “Man of Steel” Down to a Post 9/11 Earth

Saturday, 6:50 pm

Tales from the Script: Look! Up in the Sky! It’s not “Man of Steel,” It’s “Superman II - The Richard Donner Cut”

Friday, 8:44 pm

Arts Beat: Arts News Roundup: Competitions, Classes, and Good Causes

Friday, 3:56 pm

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Best of Columbia: It’s Time to Nominate the Best of Columbia!

Cover Story: Nuclear Island

Arts Feature: Meet Mr. Chips, a Nude Art Model in the Midlands

Rant & Rave: As If Your Roaches Weren’t Enough

Music Feature: Recess in Columbia

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Featured Messages

Speakeasy Favorite Returns
Originally established in 1856, Chicken Cock Whiskey was a speakeasy favorite during Prohibition. After almost a century-long hiatus, CHICKEN COCK IS BACK!

Vote winner gets $50
Rebecca of Columbia voted in Best of Columbia nominations and won $50 gift certificate to Whole Foods. More prize winners ahead.

Cool Summer Fun
Bring lawn chairs, blankets and dancing shoes to Finlay Park for city’s 2013 Summer Concert Series every Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m.

Create the Home of Your Dreams
2.9% APR for one year on a Home Equity Line of Credit at State Credit Union. No closing costs!

Pick the Best—and Win $50
Vote in Free Times’ Best of Columbia selection and you might win a $50 gift certificate. Click here to begin.

Hampton Inn Columbia Downtown Historic District: Best Hotel, Best Place to Work

The Glo Room: Best Smoke Shop

Book Dispensary: Best Place for Used Books

Granby and Olympia Mills: Best Apartment Community

Tin Roof: Best Bar or Club

The Backpacker: Best Outdoor/Camping Gear Store

$2.49 Cleaners: Best Dry Cleaner

Artizan: Best Gift Store, Best Jewelry Store

To advertise here for Best of Columbia 2013, contact kpowers@free-times.com.

Real Estate Spotlight

West Columbia. 644 Holland Cr. 3BR/1.5BA, well maintained, fenced bckyrd. $69,900. Buddy Wilson (803) 917-8996 Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate.

Forest Acres. 198 Carlyle Cr. 2BR/2.5BA, quiet comm., great patio. $162,500. Jill Moylan (803) 608-4663 Home Advantage Realty.

Rosewood. 2944 Kennedy St. 3BR/1.5BA, Hrdwds, great renov. Kitchen. $164,000. Jill Moylan (803) 608-4663 Home Advantage Realty.

Downtown. Gated community. 2BR/2BA condo, across from Finlay Park. $119,900. Nickki Sparrow (803) 309-1810 Home Advantage Realty.

Rosewood. 1025 Elm Ave. 3BR/1BA, brick bungalow w/ hrdwds. $119,900. Bridget Biviano (803) 479-8349 Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate.

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