Ray Rice Coming to Columbia Wegmans April 11

Is Wegmans in Columbia becoming a new hub for celebrity appearances? Last week, it was announced celebrity chef Bobby Flay will be signing copies of his barbecue book.

Now, Wegmans announced the star running back of the Baltimore Ravens, Ray Rice, will appear at the grocery store on April 11.

Rice is scheduled to appear from 5 to 7 p.m. to host a conversation and question and answer session. Tickets cost $100 each, with proceeds going to one of two charities: The Ray Rice Charitable Foundation (which focuses on anti-bullying) or the Arc of Howard County (a local charity that helps people with developmental and intellectual disabilities).

According to information provided by Wegmans, Rice will meet with attendees and take photos 5:45 to 7 p.m.

Two autographed footballs and two autographed jerseys will be raffled off. Raffle tickets are $25 each or $80 for four.

Wegmans will be catering the event with "tailgating favorites" before the event, according to the grocery store.

The event is limited to 100 tickets, which went on sale April 1, according to Wegmans. As of Tuesday, the event has not sold out.

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