The District

Hitt Records co-owner Kyle Cook thinks of his store as more than just a record store: "it's like the front desk...where any person in the world will walk in to either kill time or ask questions about the town." That person could be you this Saturday during Record Store Day! April 14, 2026

If you liked last year's 'Caftan Crawl' in downtown Columbia, it's back but with a twist! On today's show, Nickie Davis, executive director of The District, tells us it's now called 'Mrs. Roper's Romp', inspired by the character of Mrs. Roper from 'Three's Company'. Just watch the segment... April 10, 2026

Downtown Columbia (a.k.a. The District) kicks off its holiday season with a family-friendly 'Holiday Shop Hop & Holiday Lighting' this Saturday in the courtyard by Serendipity Salon & Gallery on Walnut Street. Executive director Nickie Davis says, "if you have not experienced it, you absolutely have to come out and experience it." October 27, 2025

Under the proposal, meters will charge 40 cents more per hour

Dog Days is back, and this year it's taking its name literally. Today's guest, Nickie Davis, executive director of The District, tells us that your shopping bag might include more than just a great deal from a local business, it might also include a furry friend! July 14, 2025

Get ready to mark your calendar for two different events happening on the same day in The District: Buskers Fest and the 2nd annual Caftan Crawl. If you don't know what those words mean, then watch today's show with guest Nickie Davis! June 11, 2025

There's a lot to talk about with Nickie Davis, executive director of the Downtown Community Improvement District! We manage to cover this weekend's annual Spring Shop Hop event, the availability of free parking in downtown garages on weekends, the district's weekly events newsletter, and the new downtown Columbia gift card program in six short minutes. April 23, 2025

After 12 years, Columbia staple Café Poland is moving to new ownership. Owner Iwona Galijska and her son Robert share what they will miss most and the plans for the restaurant.

Things move quickly in The District! Halloween is still a day away, but Nickie Davis has her sights set on the annual Holiday Shop Hop happening this Saturday in downtown Columbia. Be there as your favorite business turns on its lights for the first time this season! October 30, 2024

The dog days of summer are officially here, and so is The District's annual Dog Days Sidewalk Sale. Nickie Davis says to get ready for "deep, deep deals," even on items you might not expect to find on shelves during the summer months! July 16, 2024