In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🌨 Columbia Weather - Rain w/ high of 51 / low of 33.

📰 Grand Ole Opry Celebrates 100 Years at the Ryman with Star-Studded Event

🕹 Classic Gaming Lives On: Quarter Bandits Opens in Spring Hill

🍳 Brunch Collective Announces Expansion to a New Location

🎵 Today’s Live Music

⛑ Looking For Ways to Help Victims of Hurricane Helene? Click Here

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Upcoming Local Events

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Monday, January 6th

• Vet 2 Vet Breakfast Meet Up at Puckett’s - 7:00 - 9:00 AM

• Maury County Chorale “The Follies” Meet & Greet - 6:30 PM

Tuesday, January 7th

• Network Columbia - Business Networking at The Factory at Columbia - 9:00 AM

Wednesday, January 8th

• Vet 2 Vet Meet Up at McCreary’s Irish Pub - 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Thursday, January 9th

• Connect Spring Hill at Viking Pizza - 9:00 - 10:00 AM 

• Florida Citrus Sales Event at Tripp’s ACE Hardware - 10:30 - 11:30 AM

• Sweet Maggie Rose Ribbon Cutting - 12:00 PM

Friday, January 10th

• Cheers to the New Year at The Farm at Golston Hill - 5:00 - 9:00 PM

• Karen Mills Comedy Night at The Mulehouse - 7:30 PM

Saturday, January 11th

• Columbia Farmers Market - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Grand Ole Opry Celebrates 100 Years at the Ryman with Star-Studded Event

The Grand Ole Opry marked the start of its next century with a star-studded three-hour event at the Ryman Auditorium, its former home from 1943 to 1974. The celebration featured a mix of Opry members and Country Music Hall of Fame inductees, showcasing the program's rich legacy and enduring influence on country music.

Performers included Bill Anderson, Charlie McCoy, Don Schlitz, Connie Smith, Mandy Barnett, Craig Morgan, the Travelin' McCourys, and Charlie Worsham. The evening was divided into eight mini-sets, each emphasizing the Opry's role in elevating country music’s foundational elements of authenticity, gratitude, and humility.

Highlights included a ten-song medley celebrating country music history, featuring classics like "Fox Chase," "Wabash Cannonball," and "Your Cheating Heart." Performances of iconic tracks, such as "When You Say Nothing At All" and "The Gambler," showcased the enduring power of songwriting.

The event also featured standout moments, such as Mandy Barnett’s renditions of "Crazy" and "Walk the Line," earning standing ovations, and Craig Morgan’s emotionally charged closer, including his classic "Almost Home." Morgan’s new song, "Red White and Blue Collar Prayer," also resonated deeply with the audience.

The celebration underscored the Opry's legacy as a platform for honoring country music’s traditions and connecting generations of fans through the timeless power of song.

Classic Gaming Lives On: Quarter Bandits Opens in Spring Hill

Quarter Bandits, is Spring Hill newest destination for classic arcade and pinball gaming. For a single $15 entry fee, guests can enjoy unlimited play on over 30 machines spanning four decades, with no additional costs for games.

The arcade’s collection includes titles like Pac-Man, Super Mario Bros., and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as well as modern racing / flying games and pinball machines from the 1970s through the 2000s. Pinball enthusiasts will enjoy machines like, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, and Space Mission. You can find their full list of games here.

Quarter Bandits has special deals for families. Groups of four or more receive $2.50 off per person, making it a fun and affordable outing. The venue is also great for private events and birthday parties.

The family-friendly arcade welcomes players of all ages, though children under 10 must be accompanied by someone 16 or older. Visitors can purchase pre-packaged snacks and beverages or bring outside food for special events.

Location: 4910 Main St., Suite 118

Follow Quarter Bandits on Instagram and Facebook.

Hours:

Mon: Closed
Tues–Thur: 3pm - 9pm
Fri: 3pm - 11pm
Sat: 10am - 11pm
Sun: 12pm - 7pm

Brunch Collective Announces Expansion to a New Location

Earlier today, The Brunch Collective announced on their Instagram page that they would be expanding into 5323 Main St., Spring Hill, next door to the Fainting Goat. Their current location (412 Mclemore, Spring Hill) will be converted into a bakery “so you can get all of your fun coffees… all of the cinnamon rolls that we’re always running out of… so that we’ll be able to serve you as a community better.” They wanted to make it clear that nothing will be changing as of now. It will take months for the new location to take shape so stay tuned to their Instagram and Facebook pages.  

🎵 Today’s Live Music

Sunday, January 5th

Jay Hoppus, Puckett's, 6-7:30 PM