‘Bridgerton’ Ball raises proceeds for local art nonprofits | Mid-Missouri News [Video]

COLUMBIA − One local organization, COMO 411, brought the popular Netflix series “Bridgerton” to life. 

COMO 411 utilizes digital media to showcase the community of Columbia, specifically nonprofits and small businesses. 

The organization annually hosts one big event, and this year, Adonica Coleman, founder of COMO 411, wanted the dearest readers of Columbia to be invited to the ball on Oct. 19.

“Bridgerton” is set during the Regency-era in England and focuses members of the Bridgerton family’s attempt to find love. An important part of the culture during that time was to host balls. 

Organizers wanted to base the ball specifically to encompass season two of the show, Queen Charlotte’s season, due to its focus on blending cultures and building community. 

“We want to get a bunch of different people in one space because I truly believe when people meet each other and talk to each other, it just creates better community,” …