Local Living: First Thursday at the Columbia Museum of Art

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– In today’s look at local living, it’s a new month which means you can enjoy first Thursday at the Columbia Museum of Art.

The museum will have free admission and extended hours.

There will also be live music, food vendors and a beer garden at the “Be on Boyd” Plaza.

You can join Historic Columbia for a free guided bird walk around the Hampton-Preston Gardens.

Participants will learn how to identify birds by sigh, sound and behavior.

There are only 15 spots available so registration is required.

The event takes place next Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

You still have time to visit “Wild Lights” at Riverbanks Zoo.

Now through January 14 spectators can encounter nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns inspired by nature.

Along the way, they’ll experience interactive displays, fun new photo-ops and nightly snowfall.

Tickets are available online.