The Local magazine

More Than a Newspaper

Posted on August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 by Editor - the Local

Why Columbus Chose to Invest in Local Journalism By Monica Jones When a community decides local journalism is worth investing in, it’s making a statement about more than newspapers. It’s saying that informed citizens matter. That local stories matter. That understanding what happens in city hall, our schools, our neighborhoods and our businesses is essential to the health of the place we call home. That is exactly what happened this month as the Georgia Trust…

CineForge Co-op:

Posted on July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 by Editor - the Local

2026 Columbus Filmmakers Grant Winners By Paul Rowe Every industry analyst will tell you that 2026 is the rise (or the return, for you history buffs) of the independent film – of investing in new, creative voices. Five Columbus creators, all 2026 Local Filmmaker Grant Program winners, have entered the chat. The genres they work in span horror, comedy-thriller, drama, and crime. Ask any of them why they put themselves through the arduous journey of…

Circles, Color, and a Space to Discover

Posted on July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 by Editor - the Local

Carol John’s Sunshine, Happiness, & Joy fills The Do Good Fund Gallery with color, curiosity, and possibility, offering visitors of every age the chance to discover something unexpected. By Monica Jones There is something wonderfully disarming about walking into a gallery filled with bright colors, playful shapes, and thousands upon thousands of painted circles. At first glance, Carol John’s work feels joyful. Her exhibition, Sunshine, Happiness, & Joy, now on view at The Do Good…

More Than a Choir

Posted on July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 by Editor - the Local

On July 17, a room full of people will gather at The Pearl in downtown Columbus to sing. By Monica Jones Some will be experienced musicians. Some will be former choir kids. Some will know exactly what they’re doing. Others may be stepping into a choir for the first time. There will be food, drinks, laughter, a little friendly competition, and a room full of people making a case for their favorite song in this…

Still Got That Dawg In It

Posted on June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 by Editor - the Local

Cold drinks. Serious food. Familiar faces. And a local bar with plenty of bite. By Monica Jones There are places in Columbus that don’t need much explaining. You either know them, know somebody who knows them, or have driven past enough times to wonder what all they’ve got going on in there. The Dawg House is one of those places. It’s a sports bar and grill, sure. There are pool tables, darts, cold drinks, karaoke…

Springer Gets on the Good Foot for Juneteenth

Posted on June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 by Editor - the Local

I Feel Good: An Homage to James Brown brings soul, swagger, and Southern music history to the Springer stage By Monica Jones The Springer Opera House is bringing the funk to Juneteenth. This year, the theater’s annual Juneteenth celebration turns its spotlight toward one of the most electrifying performers American music has ever produced with I Feel Good: An Homage to James Brown, a high-energy tribute to the Godfather of Soul. For audiences who moved…

Bailing Out

Posted on June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 by Editor - the Local

By Andy Carpenter Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in an eddy just upstream from a waterfall, where you ain’t got any business testing the water? That is how marketing a movie feels to me; flailing around, trying to keep my feet downstream, doing my best not to panic or go under, all the while thinking to myself, “bail out, bail out!” They say an honorable captain goes down with the ship, but when…

Zac Young: Still in the Signal

Posted on June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 by Editor - the Local

From dive-bar childhood to Nashville road miles, Zac Young is still making music with the people and places that raised him. By Monica Jones Zac did not know he was being interviewed. We had been meaning to do this for years. Columbus is like that. Everybody knows everybody, everybody means to catch up, and then suddenly eight years have passed, three venues have changed names, six bands have evolved, and somebody’s phone is full. So…

Staying True to the Voice

Posted on June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 by Editor - the Local

Decades after “Watching Airplanes,” Gary Allan continues to connect with audiences by remaining unmistakably himself. By Monica Jones You know that feeling when a song finds you? The kind that settles into your life and stays there. Years later, you may not remember exactly when you first heard it, but you remember the feeling it left behind. For me, it’s “Watching Airplanes.” Like many of Gary Allan’s songs, it lingered. It became attached to memories,…

Cannon Fire, Classic Cars & Songs with a Story to Tell

Posted on May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 by Editor - the Local

By Monica Jones Memorial Day weekend in Columbus doesn’t always win the pull over the beach—but for those who stay, there’s still plenty happening close to home. For 15 years, Bugs on the Hooch has brought Volkswagen enthusiasts, families, and curious wanderers together—now hosted at the National Civil War Naval Museum—for a weekend of classic cars, camping, and community along the riverfront. Amid all of it, there’s a moment that shifts the tone. On Saturday,…

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