8th Annual Uptown Beer and Wine Festival

8th Annual Uptown Beer and Wine Festival

“If sampling 100-plus craft beers and dozens of exceptional wines while enjoying food from some of the best restaurants in town sounds like the perfect way to spend an early autumn afternoon, then you’ll want to buy tickets now.” by Tom Ingram Just as the weather cools and afternoons become the perfect time to mingle outdoors, the Uptown Beer and Wine Festival returns. Hosted by Uptown Columbus, the 8th iteration of Columbus’s premier adult jamboree…

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From PAWs Humane: Life after FIV

From PAWs Humane: Life after FIV

“PAWS Humane brings FIV+ cats into our facility for adoption because we believe they deserve a loving home, just like any other cat. ” by Bobbi Yeo PAWS Humane works very closely with the Best Friends Community Cat Project in Columbus, GA. We will often take in CCP cats that we refer to as “friendlies” who are picked up through trapping and, for one reason or another, cannot be returned to the field. Two of…

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Music Spotlight: Alia Torres

Music Spotlight: Alia Torres

“As for me, I’ll hit an Alia Torres gig whenever I can.” by Tom Ingram Editor When I first saw Alia Torres perform, I had no idea who she was. Before a magazine hits the stands, there’s a lot of work to do, and my team was coming off an energizing week of meeting with local business owners, so many of whom support this magazine today. To celebrate, we went to The Loft. My friend…

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Way Down Film Festival: bringing Columbus into focus

Way Down Film Festival: bringing Columbus into focus

“This year’s Festival will show 42 films, including local and national filmmakers, as well as films from India, Australia, the Middle East and Europe.” by Tom Ingram The Georgia movie industry has been gaining momentum for several years now, and Columbus is increasingly a major spoke on that wheel. Two years ago, three women sat down to figure out how they could help our community become an even more important part of the film industry….

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One Stop Pet Shop: An old business doing new things

One Stop Pet Shop: An old business doing new things

One Stop Pet Shop opened in 1991. In those days, family-owned, non-franchise pet stores were not uncommon. Today, One Stop is the only store in the area that isn’t a national brand. Jonathan Lee, the owner, takes pride in his store. He worked at One Stop before the purchased the business with his uncle, Thomas Lee, in 2003, and today he enjoys running an old business doing new things. Walking into One Stop Pet Shop…

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18th Amendment: one password away from the perfect night out

18th Amendment: one password away from the perfect night out

Walking into 18th Amendment on Broadway in Uptown is like having a lucid dream. First, you have to find your way inside; this means passing the door to the cozy cigar shop, knocking on the heavy, unmarked door, and supplying the bouncer with the night’s password. Once inside, you emerge into a long room with a high, decoratively tiled ceiling. On your left is a long bar, its dark wood sparkling under the soft, inviting…

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Uptown Wine and Spirits: an experience before the night even begins

Uptown Wine and Spirits: an experience before the night even begins

“The shop is a destination, a place to discover, a place to learn, and above all a place to meet some friends who can help you find the next, perfect drink for any occasion. ” by Tom Ingram At 1208 Broadway in Columbus, between Big Dog Running Company and Kilwin’s, you’ll find a jovial new addition to the Uptown area. Uptown Wine and Spirits offers all of your old favorites, yes; but you can also…

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Al Haynes checks in with local philanthropic work

Al Haynes checks in with local philanthropic work

What happened to the summer of 2017? I’m writing this article the second week of August while wondering, when did time start moving so fast? A lot has happened this July and August. There was the Ronald McDonald House 5K and 1Mile Run Walk And Roll For Families. Saturday July 29th at Woodruff Park, even Ronald was there and he walked it in his big fat red shoes! Good job Renee Sturkie, Melody Moran, Tiffany…

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On Stage, September 2017

No Shame Theatre At 10:30 every Friday night, the Springer plays host to No Shame Theatre. No Shame Theatre is an uncensored evening of original performance that allows anyone to explore their creative potential. Signup begins at 10 p.m., and the first 15 to sign up get a five-minute time slot to perform their original material. Admission is $5, including for performers. Every Friday, Springer Opera House, 103 10th Street, Columbus, (706) 324-5714   Dreamgirls…

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Art and Museums, Sept. 2017

Art and Museums, Sept. 2017

Mixed Media Birds Join the Britt David Cultural Arts Studio for a fun evening creating art. This class will create mixed media birds, and is for teens and adults. The class is $20, and p Participants must register by calling the studio at (706) 653-4196. Sept. 7, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Britt David Cultural Arts Studio, 2700 West Britt David Road, Columbus   Artist Talk: Martha Clippinger Join The Columbus Museum as they celebrate the…

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