Things to do: Bridal shows, happy hours and vintage sports toys
This weekend's roundup of events include one of Maury County's largest bridal shows, a nostalgic trip down board game memory lane, happy hours and more.
1. Bridal Show at The Factory
It's that time of year to start preparing for a festive summer wedding season, which is why The Factory at Columbia invites brides-to-be to its annual Bridal Show this weekend.
The event will run from noon to 5 p.m. at the 101 N. James M. Campbell site, where guests may also shop among the many growing selection of shops, restaurants and more.
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Sunday's Bridal Show will include opportunities for multiple wedding vendors to showcase the latest in fashion, venues, food, photography, planning and all the other many details that go into prepping for "The Big Day."
The Bridal show is also free to attend, with updates, photos and more available at The Factory at Columbia's Facebook and other social media outlets.
2. 'Art of The Buzz' at Pryor Gallery
If you grew up in the 1970s, or have parents who understood the value in saving vintage toys, you've probably played a game or two of "Electric Football."
You know, the chaotic board game that set football players against each other, with an electric "buzz" guiding them across the field.
Columbia State Community College's Pryor Art Gallery, 1665 Hampshire Pike, is paying tribute to these games of yesteryear this month with its latest exhibition, "Art of The Buzz: The Art of Electric Football."
The exhibit launched Jan. 9 and will run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 3, inviting those wishing to rekindle those old memories, or create new ones with the current generation of youngsters.
3. Happy hours, Sunday brunches
The weekend is always a great time to saddle up for a good happy hour, or perhaps a gourmet Sunday brunch.
This weekend has both on the menu.
Grinder's Switch Winery, 510 N. Garden St., will host its weekly Friday night Happy Hour, running from 4-6 p.m. every Friday through May 26.
On Sunday, Southern Tre Steakhouse off West 7th Street will once again host its Sunday brunch, which runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through April 2.
The brunch menu will consist of steak and eggs, stuffed French toast and eggs Benedict, as well as Mimosa flights and more.
4. Farmers Fresh Market at Riverwalk
It may be cold and wintery outside, but that doesn't mean you can't still pick up lots of fresh produce, smoked meats and other locally sourced goodies.
Columbia's Farmers Fresh Market continues to draw dozens of vendors and farm-to-table enthusiasts each week, which runs from 8 a.m. to noon every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at the Farmers Market pavilion at Riverwalk Park.
5. Live entertainment
Big Daddy Todd will perform at The Boondox, 3543 Highway 431, starting at 8 p.m. Friday.
Allie Sealey Band will perform at Puckett's in downtown Columbia starting at 6 p.m. Saturday.
The Rusty Duck, 403 Riverside Drive will host a special album release party for Grey Matter, which will start at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Brittany Bexton will perform at The Tilted Mule, 102 Depot St., starting at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Buck Wild will perform at The Boondox, 3543 Highway 431, starting at 8 p.m. Saturday.
The Pickin' Crows will perform at The Rebel Bar & Grill, 307 Riverside Drive, starting at 4 p.m. Sunday.
Jay Powell covers events and entertainment for The Daily Herald. Contact him at jpowell@c-dh.net or follow him on Twitter @JayPowellCDH.
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