Food and Drink, September 2017
Wine Tasting with Ben’s Chophouse
Join Ben’s Chophouse for their bi-weekly Wine Tasting Wednesday events. Wine down with live music while sampling six specialty wines, which are paired with two appetizers. Tickets are $20 and seating is limited. Call ahead for reservations, (706) 256-0466.
Sept. 6, 7 – 9 p.m., Ben’s Chophouse, 6780 Veterans Parkway, Columbus
Life Hacks: Craft Beer
The home brewing gurus from Maltitude will be on hand to discuss the rise in popularity of craft beers, the various types of craft beers to choose from and what to look for, based on your personal preference. Sorry, samples will not be available, but you will get tons of great information.
Sept. 7, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road, Columbus
Characters & Cocktails
A book club for adults! Join library staff each month to discuss books written by and about interesting, funny and fascinating folks. Club meetings are held at Sapo’s Cocina on Manchester Expressway. Participants are responsible for their own food and drink. For more information, please call Adult Services at (706) 243-2687.
Sept. 8, 6 – 8 p.m., Sapo’s Mexican Cocina & Bar, 3033 Manchester Expressway, Columbus
Teen Takeover: Cupcake Wars
Join the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries Teens for their own version of the TV show Cupcake Wars. Contestants will decorate and display a variety of cupcakes in a series of three challenges. Materials will be provided, you just need to participate. Registration is required. Sign up at the North Columbus Public Library service desk or call (706) 748-2855.
Sept. 14, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road, Columbus
Meet the Musicians Mixer
Meet and mingle with the musicians of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and even catch a glimpse of Maestro George Del Gobbo. Enjoy drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres in the RiverCenter’s 2nd Floor Gallery as you get to know some of the greatest musical talent in the Southeast. Following the party, all guests will be invited to attened a viewing of rehearsal for Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto, which will be performed Saturday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for the mixer.
Sept. 15, 6 – 8 p.m., Columbus Symphony Orchestra, 900 Broadway, Columbus
Annual Fall Beer Tasting
Hosted by the Muscogee County Medical Society, this event, held at the RiverMill Event Center, is sponsored by Columbus Band and Trust, Columbus Diagnostic Center and CDC on Comer, and Columbus Hospice. Sample fantastic beer and support a good cause. For more information, call the office at (706) 322-1254 or email Stacie@muscogeemedical.org.
Sept. 28, 6:30 – 9 p.m., RiverMill Event Center, 3715 1st Avenue, Columbus