2)The Big Apple Building is an important historical building in Columbia. Originally called the “House of Peace Synagogue” it was built in 1907-1909. When it was first built, it was located on 100 yards south of its present site on Hampton/Park Street. In 1936 the building was sold because the congregation outgrew it and moved to the location where it is currently placed. When it was bought it was also renamed the “Big Apple Nightclub”. This became a popular African American juke joint. One day a couple of white students from USC heard the music coming from the building and wanted to go watch. From then on it became a popular event for the white students to go watch the African American’s dance. They were only allowed to watch from the balcony though. From this, the dance “The Big Apple” was named, after the building. Today, the building retains many of its original architectural features such as the synagogue’s domed ceiling and the neon moon and stars from its days as a nightclub. Natural light beams in from the two-story windows and the view from the balcony is splendid. The Big Apple was purchased by the Historic Columbia Foundation in 1993 and since has become a favorite location for memorable weddings, parties, luncheons and special events.
3)The Carolina Shag is the state dance of South Carolina. The original Carolina Shag is said to have originated in the Atlantic Beach area, but most agree on the modern form of the dance being danced in the Myrtle Beach area in the mid 1940’s. “Charlie’s Place”, a black dance club in the Myrtle Beach area, is speculated to have been the originating building of the Carolina Shag. The Shag may be danced to R&B music, blues music, or beach music. Shag emphasizes grace and smoothness over turns and athleticism. Unlike free style and hip hop dancing, shag is “danced from the waist down.” You need to achieve smooth, tight footwork with the look of having rubber knees.
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