When?Monday, November 16 through Sunday, November 22. Visitors are encouraged to shop local Vista businesses and visit Vista restaurants throughout the week.

Where?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.

Entertainment!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.

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

Start your holidays at the Vista’s 35th annual Vista Lights!

November 16-22

2020

Vista Lights

#VistaLights

LIBERTYTAP ROOM

MOTORSUPPLYCO.

KAMINSKY’S

PEARLZ

THEOYSTER

BAR

KAO THAI CUISINE

MELLOWMUSHROOM

ART BAR

929 KITCHEN

& BARNO GREASE

TIN ROOF

WHIT-ASHFURNISHINGS

RIVERRUNNER

OUTDOORCENTER

EXPERIENCE COLUMBIA SC VISITOR CENTER

CITY ART

ALOFT HOTEL

WILDWINGCAFEM VISTA

SAKITUMI

CUPCAKE DOWNSOUTH

IF ART

EYE ON GERVAIS

SWEETWATERSCOFFEE AND TEA

GRILLMARKS

SMALLSUGAR

GERVAIS & VINE

CPRCELL PHONEREPAIR

ONE EARED COW GLASS

LEWIS + CLARK

STORMWATERSTUDIOS

GERVAIS STREET

LADY STREET

HUG

ER STREET

ASSEMBLY STREET

PARK STREET

LINCO

LN STREET

SENATE STREET

GAD

SDEN

STREET

WAYN

E STREET

PULASKI STREET

FOOD AND DRINK

BUSINESSES AND SHOPPING

2020

MAP LEGEND

HYATT PLACE

CRAFT AXETHROWING

EDVENTURE

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM

PANERABREAD

THE FRONT COFFEE AND TAP THE ARISTOCRAT

KOGER CENTER FOR THE ARTS

City Art 1224 LINCOLN ST.

Open all week and showcasing ‘Four Decades of Patton Blackwell’ art exhibit.

CPR Cell Phone Repair 506 GERVAIS ST.

Open throughout the week for all of your cell phone needs.

Experience Columbia SC Visitor Center 1101 LINCOLN ST.

Open Monday thru Friday for early holiday shopping.

Eye on Gervais 1219 LINCOLN ST.

Visit them Monday-Friday for 20% off of a complete pair of sunglasses (insurance excluded).

if ART Gallery 1223 LINCOLN ST.

if ART Gallery will present the new "Print Room @ if ART" upstairs at the gallery; a special exhibition called "Art & The Architectural" in the large downstairs space; and an overview of artists represented by the gallery in the second space downstairs. Along with that the gallery will have a happy hour Monday through Saturday, November 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.

Vista Lights

Holly Jolly Shopping

FREE ADMISSION

A HOLIDAY TO REMEMBER

November 20-22Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center1101 Lincoln St.Friday 3-8 pm • Saturday 9 am-5 pm • Sunday 12-5 pm

The event will feature holiday favorites such as:

• COVID safe pictures with Santa• a biergarten• 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

Face coverings/masks and temperature checks are required for entry into the convention center. Masks not required for children 10 & under in accordance with the City of Columbia mask ordinance

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Look out for the buskers who will be wandering the Vista and filling the air with holiday cheer!

Please visit individual business websites and social media for current COVID-19 guidelines and updates on events.

Let’s see how you light up the Vista! Share your photos while at the event with #VistaLights.

To learn more about Vista Lights 2020 and keep up with the growing list of happenings, visit VistaColumbia.com. Follow @VistaColumbiaSC on Twitter and Instagram and The Vista on Facebook. Email info@VistaColumbia.com or call 803-269-5946.

BROOKLYN EXPRESS PIZZA

Walking in the Vista WonderlandAloft Columbia 823 LADY ST.

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.

Craft Axe Throwing 700 GERVAIS ST.

Don’t miss: Multi-Blade Monday, College Night on Wednesday ($5 off with your ID) and Service Industry Sunday ($5 off).

EdVenture 211 GERVAIS ST.

Come see Eddie throughout the week. Don’t forget to purchase tickets in advance.

Hyatt Place Vista 819 GERVAIS ST.

On Thursday, Nov. 19, come check out the Hyatt’s holiday decorations and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa.

Lewis + Clark 1001 HUGER ST.

One Eared Cow Glass 1001 HUGER ST.

Stormwater Studios 413 PENDLETON ST.

Stop by on Thursday, Nov 19 from 5-8 p.m. for a WalkAbout, MASKerade...Explore the visual arts in the Vista’s Studio Arts District in a walking exploration featuring outdoor sculptures, fine art, craft, and installations. Due to Covid 19, refreshments will not be served. Mask Up/Dress Up/Enjoy!

No Grease 929 GERVAIS ST.

On Friday, Nov. 20, enjoy complimentary hot towels shaves, cold beverages and a band.

South Carolina State Museum 301 GERVAIS ST.

The museum will offer extended hours to guests on Thursday, Nov. 19. Both the 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 '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 it will glow after dark every night from November 19 through December.

Eat, Drink, And Be Merry929 Kitchen & Bar 929 GERVAIS ST.

Enjoy daily specials throughout the week from 929!

Art Bar 1211 PARK ST.

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.

Brooklyn Express Pizza 701 GERVAIS ST.

Stop by the Vista’s newest restaurant and try their pizza and garlic knots.

Cupcake DownSouth 1213 LINCOLN ST.

Swing into Cupcake all week for your favorite flavors!

Gervais and Vine 620 GERVAIS ST.

Enjoy themed dinner & wine specials as well as live music most of the week.

Grill Marks 711 GERVAIS ST.

Join us as we deck the halls with our Christmas decorations and enjoy holiday drink specials all week.

Kaminsky’s 930 GERVAIS ST.

Join us for our amazing desserts throughout the week.

Kao Thai Cuisine 1001 SENATE ST.

Come to Kao Thai for festive drink specials and enjoy the $5 Happy Hour app menu all night long.

Liberty Tap Room 828 GERVAIS ST.

Stop by Liberty Tap Room for a Highland Brewing Cold Mountain Release Party and Tap Takeover on Thursday, Nov 19th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

M Vista 701 LADY ST.

Dine with us throughout the week for lunch and dinner.

Mellow Mushroom 1009 GERVAIS ST.

Stop by for your favorite pizza all week and a Sycamore Brewing Tap Takeover on Monday, November 16th from 5-7 p.m.

Motor Supply Co. Bistro 920 GERVAIS ST.

Enjoy Motor Supply’s NEW happy hour from Tuesday through Sunday. Come in from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and enjoy a separate drink menu with craft beer, wine by the glass and specialty cocktails from head barman, Jake Smith. Don’t forget that they are now open for lunch!

Panera Bread 933 GERVAIS ST.

$3 off a 'You Pick Two' throughout the week by showing this at the register. $3 off You Pick Two ® Must present print or digital offer when ordering. Select two of the 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.

Pearlz Oyster Bar 936 GERVAIS ST.

Open throughout the week for all your seafood needs.

SakiTumi 807 GERVAIS ST.

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.

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea 1002 PARK ST.

Open all week for your favorite Ice Dragons!

Tin Roof 1022 SENATE 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!

The Artistocrat 1001 WASHINGTON ST.

The Aristocrat will be providing food and drink specials for the entire week! Wine tasting on Wednesday, Karaoke Thursday, Live Music Friday!

The Front Coffee and Tap 622 CANALSIDE ST.

Hosting Jazz on the River- Columbia's premier live music and jazz event

The Oyster Bar 1123 PARK ST.

Stop by the Oyster Bar throughout the week for you seafood favorites.

Wild Wing Café 729 LADY ST.

Open daily for lunch and dinner.

SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR’S EVENT

THURSDAY, NOV. 18, 2021

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