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02/13/2012 - Being Single On Valentine's Day

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

What's the worse thing about being single and without a date on Valentine's Day?

I've asked this question all laast week and had recieved so many different answers. Majority of the females said "No Gifts". and more of the guys were concerned with missing the company of a female companion. If you ask this question in a group be prepared to walk away, the guy's will blame all the girls saying they were only after gifts, cards, chocolates, flowers and they wouldnt care who the guy is. The girls of course would agree and gifts would showcase the love the guy had for the girl. If a girl takes so much time to look pretty and put alot of effort into making the guy feel wanted then the least he could do is to buy her a gift.

To be honest I was surprised that no one mentioned LOVE. Yes, Valentines is orignally about love, but somewhere down this path true love has given up it's roll to having fun and that's what seem to matter most these days. Wouldn't being dateless on Valentines Day bring you a step down in the peer group or general social status? A few years ago being dateless on this day either ment you were prude or just considered a poor thing who couldn't find a date let alone true love. Hell I know people who went on random dates with guys jsut so they can hold their "Queen Bee" status in the lil groups. If that didn't work to well people started celebrating Valentine's Day with their BFF's doing anything to bond while making each other feel charished and wanted.

How can you forget the being single movement, when being single became the order of the day. Spa's and other businesses would come up with offers for singles to spoil themselves, encourage them to forget about love and just have fun. I know many people who went out like this, hooked up and come home with dates. Then there are the extremist who throw an Anti-Valentine's Day party to show they really don't care, but I think this is LAME. If you don't like Valentine's Day then just keep it to your self.

Me personally I don't love or hate Valentine's Day and I'm very happy being single although at times it's get lonely but that doesn't stop me from wondering about my question ~ What could be the worst thing about being single on Valentines Day? Listening to what everyone else thought and taking it all in my own perspective and my experiences I've come to the conclusion that the worst thing could possibly be to feel bad for yourself. Whether you are single or commmited, if you are not happy with yourself or your relationship then all I can tell you it's time for a change in attitude. Vision the way that you would like to be and work towards it and like yourself along the way. Allow this Valentine's Day be a reminder of that goal! Happy Valentines Day 2012!

12/29/2011 - Places To Go For New Years Eve 2012 in Columbia, SC.

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Right To Fall Celebrates Scott McGrady's Birthday While Kicking Off New Years 2012 at Jak's Sports Bar in West Columbia, SC.

These guy's have accomplished a lot this year and are very excited and pumped up more than ever for what's in store for 2012. Come celebrate the New Year and lead singer, Scott McGrady Birthday. Jak's is located on Fish Hatchery Rd not far from Carolina Wings. The cover hasn't been announced yet but I'm sure its one of the LOW DOUGH show's in Columbia. They'll have your typical New Years eve festivities and champagne toast at Midnight. If you want to go out like a ROCKSTAR this is definitely a good pick!

Alter Ego Located Next To The Flight Deck Brings Grind a Tribute To Alice In Chains For The New Year w/ Cash Balloon Drop and Limited VIP seating.

How many of you grew up listening to Alice In Chains? Nutshell was my favorite song of all time and still is. Grind from Columbia, SC has been noticed by a few popular editorials and have really been making name for themselves across the US. Join them and James Hartsoe former member of Jimmy and The Short Bus as they bring in the New Year at Alter Ego.

~ Live Music starts at 8:30pm with James Hartsoe

~ Limited upstairs VIP seating available.

~ Midnight Buffet

~ Cash Balloon Drop

~ ** FREE SHOW **

There's not many FREE show in Columbia for New Years Eve and sometimes it's not the risk taking that drive back but I'm not discouraging you not to travel from Columbia but why get stuck in traffic coming from Lexington when you can experience the same nightlife, dining, and bar atmosphere as you would downtown at Alter Ego.

Casual Kings Last Show w/ Death Of Paris at 5 Points Pub.

You already know this is going to be an exciting show with music starting at 9:00pm with Chase Asmer. Admission for the show is $10 in advance, $15 night of the show and $25 per couple including party favors. which is not bad looking at the line up and this being the Casual Kings Final Show. There is more information on the event page regarding the other entertainers for the evening for your viewing pleasure, take a second and check it out.

Nashville Recording Artist Greg Austin Rocks Wings & Ale in Lexington.

I don't know if you've heard a Herdon Chevrolet commercial lately but the music is provided and recorded by Greg Austin. Get ready to Boot Scoot and Boogy because Greg's party is wilder than a rodeo. There will be NO COVER CHARGE! CHAMPAGNE TOAST & A BALLOON DROP ( w/ FREE STUFF) @ MIDNIGHT! PARTY FAVORS, JELLO SHOTS, ALL KINDS OF SPECIALS! So don't miss this wild night b/c it's going to get CRAZY!

Famously Hot New Years 2012 Downtown Main Street.

The Ultimate Party is downtown this year. Live Music, Midnight Fireworks, Beer, Wine and Champagne Vendors I even heard there is a champagne fountain near the Art Museum. This is a FREE show featuring George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Josh Roberts and the Hinges, Pinna, Terence Young And The Finesse Band. | www.famouslyhotnewyear.com

GREY GOOSE CRESCENT LOUNGE $100 includes: (via eventbright)

The Grey Goose Crescent Lounge will offer an array of amenities to a limited number of VIP ticketholders:

Heated, covered, private party right by the stage - now in a CLEAR tent for fireworks viewing

Full open bar with top shelf liquor provided by Grey Goose & Ben Arnold Beverage Company

Hors dâ��oeuvres by The Southern Way catering

Exclusive George Clinton + P-Funk concert viewing

Private restrooms

Free Parking

At the open bar, they will have all of the Grey Goose varieties (regular, orange, citrus, pear) as well as Bombay Sapphire, Dewars, Jack Daniels, Bacardi rum, Remy cognac, and more, plus Korbel champagne to toast the new year!!

Enjoy the excitement of the Famously Hot New Year celebration and the luxury of VIP treatment as you ring in 2012 at the Grey Goose Crescent Lounge!

A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will be donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank, American Red Cross, and Ronald McDonald House. Tickets must be shown to enter and re-enter Lounge during the evening.

Outt With The Old and In With The New at Outt Saloon in Red Bank!

Celebrate the New Years with us at Outt Saloon with Live Music provided by DUBA. Admission will be $10 and will include dinner, drinks, party favors, balloon drop with cash and prizes.

Outt Saloon is doing away with the old and coming in to the NEW YEAR with a NEW IMAGE in the making! there's fixing to be a new spot outside of Redbank in 2012!

BRING THE NEW YEAR IN WITH US AND We will be providing Designated Drivers for your ride home

Start the night off with some great home cooked food: Deep Fried Turkey; Brown sugar glazed ham; Mash potatoes; Stuffing; Mac&Cheese; Black Eye peas and much more.

Party favors, Prizes, Balloon drop and free champaign at Midnight.
See YOU at the OUTT Saturday night

Excessive New Years Eve at XS Nightlife Columbia, SC.

Looking for somewhere to dance the night away, somewhere that's more upscale and formal experiencing nightlife in Columbia at a club unlike any other in South Carolina. The venue is packed with aerial swings and go-go dancers and some sweet looking models prancing around. Celebrate New Years at the BIGGEST and HOTTEST CLUB offering free party favors & free champagne toast at midnight. RSVP a private luxury VIP booth. Tickets are $10 in advance and $20 at the door and there are only a limited amount available.

Liberty Tap Room & Grill In The Vista Will Be Dancing The Night Away w/ DJ Freeman.

Dancing is more you thing and not so much the live bands then consider checking into The Vista and Liberty Tap Room is a good choice. DJ Freeman will be providing the sounds that will making you move all night. Enjoy a complimentary Champagne Toast at Midnight. You can also purchase a bottle for yourself for only $6, that's a good deal.

Thousands in Cash Prizes at Jillians in The Vista!

Everyone knows how Jillians likes to get down so it may be somewhere to look into for New Years Eve. Live Music provided by Bandkamp and the GROOVE SHACK will host the dance party. Balloon Drop with THOUSANDS in cash & prizes. No worries about missing out on champagne there will be Champagne Fountains available.

11/16/2011 - Mobile Apps For Columbia, SC. | Free Downloads

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Get It On The Go!

The one thing your not going to leave at home is your cell phone. Most people have those things attached to their hip, I even heard one person say they would feel naked if they didn't have their phone with them. Let's face it, it's a mobile world, we pretty much do everything from our phones.

Check this out, have you ever been somewhere that was pretty lame or with some friends that wanted to hit up somewhere else? Typically you would look for the Free Times to see what was going on where. Maybe you can't get to a computer to find something to do on the way home from work, maybe a dinner or some live music and a few drinks? Where are you going to go get the information you want other than the free times but where will you get the updated, real time information for that specific day? There's got to be an app for that, right?

We've added a Free Mobile App for DROID and iPHONE users. You can click the link provided below or search "MyNightOut" in your app store for the free download. Find dining specials, drink specials, live music, karaoke, open mics, anything that would suit your entertainment needs.

Download Your "MyNightOut" App Here!

Now there's no excuse for not knowing what's going on in and around Columbia. Our calender updates on a daily basis and only displays the specials and events for that day. You can also plan ahead for anther night. It's that easy how cool it that! Why not you do everything else from the palm of your hand.

If there's not a business on here and you think they should, let us know. We want to make planning a night out in Columbia easy for you. Please help us out and spread the word like a virus.

Night Out is Nationwide so if your ever in another city, or state, you can search the city from the mobile app for specials, events, and live music in your current location.

09/28/2011 - The Art of INK! | Tattoo Artist of Magnetizm Tattoo & Body Piercing.

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Sheldon "School Boi" Harris

Magnetizm Tat too & Bod y Piercing
Tattoo A rtist for 3 years
Shop # 803.419.4700
Mobile # 803.361.0242

Not only is Sheldon an alumnus of the University of South Carolina, he studies the art of tattooing. Whether its learning a new technique to enhance color or creating a custom abstract piece, Skool-Boi has definitely earned his nickname.

Sheldon was raised in a family full of artists and feels as if art and inspiration is all around us, sometimes you just have to look for it. Its obvious that Sheldon loves the collaborative efforts that take place between the artist and the customer because it shows in his unique style often leading to custom tattoos and returning customers.

Brooke "Baby Hands" Ayers

Magnetizm Tattoo & Body Piercing
Fourth Generation Artist

I grew up as a fourth generation artist. My great grandmother traveled the world studying the ways of Asian paintings from house furniture to beautifully framed canvas. Other art forms I was raised around included nature paintings, wood carvings, and doll making with handmade outfits.

I had looked into a tattoo apprenticeship before, but the cost was out of reach at the time. I went to several interviews and eventually became a “tattoo apprentice”; I’ve been tattooing steadily since that day and I love every minute of it. My first experience putting needle to skin was tattooing my self, and since then I’ve been at the mercy of tattoo machines eighty times or so.

I learned almost everything I know from the amazing artist who tattooed the Gypsy sugar skull on my arm, Gus Rich. My two other friends and role models are Eric Michalovic, who tattooed the traditional panther on my left hand and wrist, and Sushil Patel who did the custom script on my chest. I’ve been drawn to the traditional style of tattooing since I began to learn more about the industry and its old school ways. I would say traditional color is my favorite style of tattooing, but I enjoy being able to make tattoos of all sorts.

06/10/2011 - Finding Something in To Do In Columbia Just Got Easier!!

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Keeping It FRESH!!! ColumbiaSCNightOut.com is the most comprehensive online dining and entertainment directory in the Columbia Metro area and is now online for all to see.

This exciting new website has just been launched and is available to everyone looking for a quick and easy way to plan their evenings entertainment in Columbia, SC. ColumbiaSCNightOut.com officials say the new website is going to give local residents and visitors alike an easy way to discover the vast entertainment opportunities available here.

ColumbiaSCNightOut.com not only provides a listing of restaurants, bars and bands but also gives visitors to the website complete information offered by each establishment, the places and times where their favorite bands are playing, menus and specials, said Ross McCLure owner of ColumbiaSCNightOut.com. This difference makes ColumbiaSCNightOut.com the leader in online entertainment directories in Columbia. He went on to say ColumbiaSCNightOut.com is a great vehicle for area businesses to market to their customers professionally and inexpensively with a medium that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This will enable the business owner to keep their specials and events current and up to date for everyone in the area to view. This new idea in business development keeps the site current and dynamic and is specific to the Columbia Metro Area.

The launching of ColumbiaSCNightOut.com is an important step toward promoting the Columbia Metro area to local residents and the many visitors who come here every year, he added. The website will be the first of many important changes for the company in 2010, said the president of ColumbiaSCNightOut.com.

06/10/2011 - Pawleys Front Porch featured on Diners. Drive-ins, and Dives!

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

We've all watched this show a time or two, we'll check out this episode. Kudos to Pawleys Front Porch in Five Points for putting Columbia on the Map... That's the best thing about traveling is trying out the different ways food is prepared and trying out food thats not normally on your everyday menu. After watching this video I'm definitely looking forward to a burger from Pawley's real soon! Am I wrong?