Things to do: Arts in Maury, BBQ takeovers, classic cars and princess parties

Jay Powell, Columbia Daily Herald
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The inaugural Arts in Maury will take place Saturday at The Memorial Building, with proceeds benefiting Crossroads Cafe and local homeless.
The inaugural Arts in Maury will take place Saturday at The Memorial Building, with proceeds benefiting Crossroads Cafe and local homeless.

This weekend will be a great opportunity to support local art, while also fundraising for local homeless, BBQ for veterans, classic cars and more.

1. Arts in Maury to benefit Crossroads Cafe

As a community with its heart in the arts, Columbia will celebrate its growing community of local artists, while also giving to those who might need it most.

Arts in Maury, an Art, Wine and Cheese Event, presented by TriStar Bank, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at The Memorial Building, 308 W. 7th St.

The event will feature multiple booths, vendors and artists, including the chance to view the new scale models of James and Sarah Polk created by Jennifer Grisham as part of the city's Polks at Preservation Park project.

More: Columbia artist works to complete Polk statues for Preservation Park opening

Tickets are $25 per person and are available at www.Eventbrite.com, with proceeds benefiting Crossroads to Home Cafe, which provides services to local homeless. Wine tastings will begin at noon, and are included with each ticket purchase.

2. Hearty Hog Veteran's Camp BBQ takeover

Hearty Hog's annual Veteran Camp is taking over The Tilted Mule this weekend starting at noon Sunday.
Hearty Hog's annual Veteran Camp is taking over The Tilted Mule this weekend starting at noon Sunday.

One of Columbia's original favorites is returning for an all-out kitchen takeover for local veterans with a hankering for smoked meats.

Hearty Hog will host its annual Veteran BBQ Camp this weekend, which will include a BBQ kitchen takeover at The Tilted Mule, 102 Depot St.

The takeover will be from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday and feature full platters and sides, which proceeds from each purchase supporting Veteran Camp attendees.

Hearty Hog's annual BBQ camp is celebrated every year, not just with great food but the therapeutic nature of cooking "low and slow." It's also free to all veterans to participate and grows bigger, not to mention tastier, every year.

3. Cruisin' the Co-op, grilling at ACE Hardware

Cruisin' The Co-op returns this weekend for the 2023 season, which runs every second Friday through September.
Cruisin' The Co-op returns this weekend for the 2023 season, which runs every second Friday through September.

This weekend will once again feature fun times for foodies, grillmeisters and classic car enthusiasts with two exciting events.

Starting on Friday, car junkies can check out another monthly Cruisin the Co-op, which starts at 5 p.m. at the United Farm & Home Co-op, 975 Riverview Lane. This will also be the last Cruisin the Co-op of this year's season, which typically spans every second Friday from April-September.

On Saturday, get your grill on at ACE Hardware, 112 E. James M. Campbell Blvd., for its Grilling Day event starting at 11 a.m. The event will include free hamburgers and chips (while supplies last).

Purchase any grill from ACE and receive 12 burgers and 12 hot dogs courtesy of Omaha Steaks. Customers who purchase any grill over $500 will also receive a $100 ACE gift card.

4. Princess Party at aMuse'um

Celebrate a day for your little princess as aMuse'um Children's Museum hosts a Princess Party this Sunday in Columbia.
Celebrate a day for your little princess as aMuse'um Children's Museum hosts a Princess Party this Sunday in Columbia.

Round out the weekend with a magical day fit for a princess at aMuse'um Children's Museum in downtown Columbia.

aMuse'um, 123 W. 7th St., will host a special Princess Party starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, inviting guests to don their best and brightest tiaras, crowns and princess gowns.

The event might also have a few "real" princesses in attendance to treat your child to a fancy manicure.

5. Live entertainment

The Mulehouse, 812 S. High St., will host a fundraiser with Sunset Rhythm & Vines featuring The World Turning Band starting at 7 p.m. Saturday. Visit www.TheMulehouse.com to purchase tickets.

Austin Adkins will perform at The Stockyard Inn, 813 Glade St., starting at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Yonder Grove will perform at The Rebel Bar and Grill, 307 Riverside Drive, starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

C.J. & The Whiskey Sundown Band will perform at The Boondox, 3543 Highway 431, starting at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Smokin' Peas will perform at Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 150 Stephen P. Yokich Parkway in Spring Hill, starting at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Point of Grace & Friends will perform at The Mulehouse, 812 S. High St., starting at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Jay Powell
Jay Powell

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