Enjoy a night out in Columbia with two tickets to the South Carolina Philharmonic and a gift certificate to perennial favorite Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe!

Win four Platnium tickets for a Koger Center performance during the 2026/2027 Season of the South Carolina Philharmonic in Columbia and a $100 gift certificate to Mr. Friendly's!

The South Carolina Philharmonic is committed to performing live symphonic music and providing dynamic educational opportunities in the Midlands. They carry forward a legacy of passion for the music and embrace our responsibility to be a vibrant part of the cultural fabric of our diverse community.

We live in a world that feels unbearably loud-our minds get flooded with bad news, endless to-do lists and nonstop digital noise-so how do we swap the chaos for calm, creativity and connection? Welcome to "Your Brain on Art," where a night at the symphony becomes a workout for your mind! Neuroscience shows that live music rewires neural pathways by strengthening memory, emotion, and creativity. It can flood your brain with dopamine while you reduce stress, boost immunity and forge deeper social bonds. A subscription to the SC Philharmonic isn't just tickets to concerts; it's an all-season prescription for sharper focus, happier moods and richer connections. CHECK OUT THE 26|27 SEASON!

Founded in the early 198Os as a sandwich and cookie shop, Mr. Friendly's New Southern Café has evolved into much more since its inception. Enjoy dinner with this Since 1995, they have been serving New Southern Cuisine in a sophisticated, yet casual environment using only the freshest ingredients and simple preparations. There are always fresh fish and seafood specials, as well as innovative meat, poultry, and wild game dishes. Mr. Friendly's utilizes numerous local farms and purveyors for our menus and weekly specials. The wine list features over 300 selections with a strong emphasis on domestic selections. They also have a wide variety of local brews, unique micro-brews, small batch and Reserve Bourbons, and single-malt Scotch.

Gift cards and certificates will be mailed or emailed to winners the week after the auction. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.