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Lauren, welcome to Columbia. There are a number of neighborhoods in-town that will fit your bill, but a lot depends on your budget and whether you want to rent an apartment or a house. There is a link to my website in my profile and you'll find photos of a lot of different in-town neighborhoods on there.
As far as cultural recommendations - Nickelodeon Theater is the "art-house" type theater in Columbia. It is located on the corner of Main and Pendleton, just south of the State House. You'll also want to check out the Columbia Museum of Art, the SC State Museum, Trustus Theatre, Workshop Theatre, Longstreet Theatre, McKissick Museum at USC, the Koger Arts Center and the State House. I'm sure others will have further cultural recommendations.
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