In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🌧 Columbia Weather - Scattered thunderstorms with a high of 79

🏁 NASCAR Cup Series Returns to Nashville for Ally 400 Race

🎩 Magic & Melodies For Maury! Benefit For Tornado Victims

📌 Upcoming Church VBS and Youth Events

🎵 Sunday’s Live Music

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Upcoming Local Events

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Sunday, June 9th

• Artists Meet-up at Columbia State Community College - 1:30 - 3:00 PM

• CMA Fest in Nashville

• The Importance of Being Earnest by Watershed Public Theatre (Ledbetter Auditorium) - 3:00 PM

Monday, June 10th

• Vet2Vet Monday Breakfast MeetUp at Puckett’s - 7:00 - 9:00 AM

• Minority Owned Business Mixer at Grinder’s Switch - 5:00 PM

Tuesday, June 11th

• Connecting at The Factory (Business Networking) - 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Wednesday, June 12th

• Vet2Vet Meetup at Asgard Brewing Co. - 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Thursday, June 13th

• Carter’s Creek Station Vintage Market - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday, June 14th

• Carter’s Creek Station Vintage Market - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Cruisin’ the Co-op - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• The Importance of Being Earnest by Watershed Public Theatre (Ledbetter Auditorium) - 7:00 PM

• Movie Night at Evans Park - Lilo & Stitch (Spring Hill) - 8:00 PM

Saturday, June 15th

• BAD Bakery’s Opening Day - 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Riverside Community Yard Sale - 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Columbia Cars & Coffee - 8:00 AM

• Silver Guardians 5K - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Fast Franklin Car Show - 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

• Carter’s Creek Station Vintage Market - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Disabled American Veterans Meeting - 3:00 PM

• Highland Realm Blueberry Bash - 3:00 - 8:00 PM

• Summer Dessert Party - 6:30 PM

• The Importance of Being Earnest by Watershed Public Theatre (Ledbetter Auditorium) - 7:00 PM

NASCAR Cup Series Returns to Nashville for Ally 400 Race

The NASCAR Cup Series is making its return to Music City with the Ally 400 set to take place at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, at Nashville Superspeedway. This event marks the only NASCAR Cup Series race at the Nashville Superspeedway this season, with another series stop scheduled for September at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee.

Fans have multiple ticket options for the race weekend. Individual day tickets are available, with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series running on Friday, June 28, the NASCAR Xfinity Series on Saturday, June 29, and the Ally NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, June 30. Children can attend the Friday and Saturday races for free, while tickets for kids are just $10 for the Ally 400 race on Sunday.

Ross Chastain emerged victorious in last year's Nashville race, while Austin Cindric recently won the event at Gateway Speedway. Nashville Superspeedway is a favored destination on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit, and tickets are selling quickly. Secure your tickets now before they are all gone.

Find more information and purchase tickets here

Magic & Melodies For Maury! Benefit For Tornado Victims

Magic & Melodies for Maury promises to be an unforgettable and enchanting evening! A perfect way to support our friends and neighbors whose homes and businesses have been affected by the tornado of May 8th, 2024. At the end of the performance, all proceeds from the ticket sales will be given to the leadership of the New Lasea Church of Christ, a congregation near the tornado's path, which also served as headquarters for disaster relief. Together, Maury County stands strong.

Pre-show Entertainment begins at 6:30 PM, the main performance at 7:00. Tickets are being sold online and at the door of the event.

Ticket Prices:
VIP: $25
General Admission: $15
Children's Admission: $10

Magic & Melodies for Maury Lineup:

Anica Meyerhoff - Our talented pre-show entertainer has just released a new song, "Man On the Moon." You won't want to miss her captivating performance at 6:30!

Us Two and Him - Enjoy a fantastic set from this Bluegrass/Country band, which has delighted audiences in and around Maury County since 1972.

Classic Vinyl 931 - We are thrilled to have this amazing local band join us, singing classic pop, funk, jazz, and rock hits everyone will enjoy.

Elevator to Space - Experience the harmonious melodies of this incredible Barbershop Quartet from Franklin, TN.
Fletcher (formerly known as the Kentucky Linemen) - Wrapping up the evening with a performance of unique country music you won't forget!

Sher’ril & Samantha: Escape Artists Extraordinaire - Performing in and around Maury County since 2012, these two sister escape artists and illusionists blend magic, storytelling, and humor to thrill and amaze audiences of all ages!

June 22
6:30PM
Homestead Hall
4544 US-431, Columbia

Find more information and purchase tickets here

Upcoming Church VBS and Youth Events

Summer is the time for VBS and church camps all over! Here are a few coming up in Columbia soon…

Destiny Church VBS
June 10-13
5PM - 8PM
Grades K-5th

Pleasant Heights Baptist Church VBS
June 10 - 14
6PM - 8:15PM
4 yrs old - 6th grade

C1.Church Youth Camp
June 26-28
5PM - 9PM
Grades 8-12

🎵 Sunday’s Live Music 🎵

Sunday 6/9
Amanda Nolan, Just Love Coffee, Spring Hill, 9 AM-1 PM
Bald Kernal, Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 1:30 PM
Kamber & Christian, The Tilted Mule, 2 PM
Grayson, Rebel Bar & Grill, 4 PM
Jacob Frish, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 5-8 PM
Kenny Durham, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

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