adventure this town: record fair + arts & draughts

The Columbia Museum of Art is a happening place and are always holding fun events. Last weekend it was the Greater Columbia Record Fair, and on Friday, May 2nd, they will be holding another Arts & Draughts event. The gallery be open from 7-11 PM, with live music, beer from the Goose Island Brewery courtesy of The Whig and food from the Wurst Wagon and Bone In Artisan Barbecue food trucks. Tickets are $8.00 ($5.00 if you're a museum member), and you can purchase tickets through their official site. Unfortunately, Dell and I are going out of town this weekend to celebrate our anniversary, but if you're going to be in Columbia, you do not want to miss this!

Luckily, we were in town this past weekend and had the opportunity to stop by the Greater Columbia Record Fair. HOLY VINYL. As a first timer to the fair, it was a little overwhelming. So many bins of records to scour, so little time.
Every single solitary time I set out to purchase an album, I make a pact with myself that I will NOT buy another Beatles album, instead I will buy something different and broaden my collection. And every time, I come home with a Beatles album. I just can't resist. I blaming my lack of self control on my parents since they're the ones that had me listening to The Beatles before I could even speak.

adventure this town: 7th annual greater columbia record fair

There's nothing I love more than listening to music on vinyl. I know buying vinyl albums has been sort of a fad lately, but for me, the love of listening to records goes back to childhood. One of my favorite past times as a kid was going over to my grandparent's house and listening to their old albums on their record player with them. And even now today, there is just something so novel and charming about listening to music, whether new or old, on vinyl.


Pictured with my most prized possession: Mom's original Abbey Road album
This Sunday (April 27), the 7th Annual Greater Columbia Record Fair is being held from 12:00-5:00 pm at the Columbia Museum of Art (1515 Main Street). HEAVEN. Not only will there be a variety of LP's & 45's, but The Whig will serve beer & KC's Hotdog will serve food. Score.

*Visit the Greater Columbia Record Fair's official website here.

weekend fun

This weekend was a busy one! Friday night, Dell and I saw Amos Lee in concert. It was an AMAZING show. We especially love Amos Lee because he started his music career right here in Columbia.

Saturday we went to the USC Spring Game. We just can't pass up an opportunity to tailgate and watch football. Is it football season yet?!

Hope all of you had a lovely weekend too!

currently jammin': first aid kit

This band is absolutely stunning. Though I've had it on my iPod for a couple years, recently I can't seem to get "Emmylou" off of repeat. Do yourself a favor and listen to it:

adventure this town: live music + outdoors

Via we heart it. This makes me want to add learning to play the banjo to my bucket list!

April is one of my favorite months of the year. The weather is warming up, flowers are blooming, and after being cooped up in the house all winter, I just can't seem to get enough of being outdoors. That's why I'm getting super excited for two upcoming outdoor music events happening in Columbia this weekend:

River Rocks 2014, April 12th
This is an all-day music affair happening at the Riverfront Park. The line-up includes Keller Williams, The Ben Miller Band, Sirius.B, Stagbriar, and The Post-Timey String Band. Live music, at the river AND beer?! Plus, all proceeds fund the Congaree Riverkeeper's work protecting the local rivers. I'M THERE!
For more information, check out the River Rocks 2014 official site.

Bluegrass on the Lawn & BBQ, April 12th
The Blue Iguanas bluegrass band will be playing from 6:30-8:30 PM on the lawn of Shandon Presbyterian Church. Admission comes with BBQ dinner from Little Pigs BBQ (I'm a pescatarian, but I hear their BBQ is UHHmazing). Bluegrass + BBQ = WIN.

It's unfortunate that both events are happening on the same day, but regardless of which event sounds more up your alley, get out there and support the local cause!