Around Town, February 2018
Georgia Poetry Circuit and the Carson McCullers Center Present: Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Aimee Nezhukumatathil was born in Chicago to Filipina mother and South Indian father. She earned her BA and MFA from The Ohio State University and was a Diane Middlebrook Poetry Fellow at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She is the author of Miracle Fruit (2003, winner of the ForeWord Magazine Poetry Book of the Year and the Global Filipino Literary Award; At the Drive-In Volcano (2007), winner of the Balcones Prize; Lucky Fish (2011); and Oceanic (forthcoming 2018). A book of illustrated nature essays, World of Wonder, is forthcoming in 2018. With Ross Gay, she cowrote the chapbook of Epistolary nature poems, Lace and Pyrite (2014).
Feb. 5, 5:00 p.m., Arnold Hall 113 (Auditorium), Columbus State University Main Campus
Guest Speaker former Congressman John Barrow Addresses Columbus, Georgia Working Group
Former Congressman John Barrow, a Democratic candidate for Georgia Secretary Of State will be the guest speaker. Mr. Barrow has endured intense gerrymandering, is an experienced legislator, and is a passionate advocate of good, functional governing. State Representatives Carolyn Hugley and Debbie Buckner will attend, as well as Mayor Tomlinson. Everyone who cares about our Voters’ Rights is welcome to attend.
Feb. 5, 6:00 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Of Columbus, 8827 Heiferhorn Way, Columbus, Georgia 31904
Lunch & Lecture with Dr. Amanda Rees
Reservations are required. $10 per person with lunch included. Please RSVP by calling (706) 322-0756.
Feb. 8, Noon, Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus
Waverly Hall Valentine’s Vendor Market
Small business vendors, children’s activities including a bouncy house, and food vendors.
Feb. 10, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 390 O’Neal Drive, Waverly Hall, Georgia
Big Brothers big Sisters 101 Informational Session
A Big Brother or Big Sister is an adult volunteer who shares activities with a child (Little) so that child can have a positive role model and a special friend to explore the community. If you are interested in learning more about the BBBS organization, want to sign your child up for our mentoring program or want to become a volunteer mentor, please join us at this information session at 10:00 am until 12:00 pm in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Room.
Feb. 10 10 a.m. – noon, Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus
2nd Annual Columbus Rally for Peace and Equality
We’ll be building on last year’s successful rally by expanding on our message of inclusion, diversity, love, peace and equality. Let’s make the second rally even bigger than last year’s.
Feb. 10, 1 – 5:00 p.m., Columbus Consolidated Government, 100 10th Avenue
I, Read Sci-Fi Book Club
Join us as we venture into the world of science fiction books, exploring both modern and classic/vintage books. Come nerd out with fellow lovers of all things space, alien, science, and technology related. Even if you haven’t read the book for the current month, feel free to join the discussion anyway.
We meet monthly at Iron Bank Coffee House in Uptown Columbus. For more information, call the adult services department of the Columbus Public Library at 706-243-2669.
Feb. 13, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Iron Bank Coffee Company, 6 W 11th Street, Columbus
2018 Youth of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley’s Youth of the Year award is the highest honor which recognizes our teen Club members. Each finalist has excelled in academics and leadership inside and outside the club. You will have the chance to meet all finalists, watch them compete, hear their personal stories, and witness the crowning of the 2018 Youth of the Year.
Feb. 15 6:30 – 8:30 National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus
Book Signing Favorites of Pine Mountain
Chloe Sanguine will be signing her brand new book “Favorites of Pine Mountain.”
Feb. 16 6 – 8 p.m., Doggone Good Bargains, 102 Commerce Street, Pine Mountain, Ga.
History Show & Tell Night
Remember Show & Tell back in school? Here’s a night to share stories and reminisce of days gone by! We’re encouraging everyone to bring one, or two, local, historical items regarding anything in the area from the past.
Feb 16, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Leigh & Paige Fine art Gallery, 1309 Wildwood Avenue, Columbus
Valentine’s Sweetheart’s Ball
It’s a Valentine’s Weekend celebration with Outlaws Valentine Sweetheart’s Ball on Saturday, February 17th! Doors open at 9pm with drink specials, door prizes, $4 sweetheart punch & bring your sweetie & get her in for free all night!
Feb. 17, 9:00 p.m., Outlaws Saloon, 6499 Veterans Parkway, Columbus
Indivisible Talk: Honoring Black History Month
Please join us as we welcome Shari Ali, Patricia Lassiter and Nichole Tanner. Columbus Public Library Auditorium.
Feb. 18, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000. Macon Road
A Celebration of Carson McCuller’s 101st Birthday
Birthday cake reception at Carson’s childhood home, screening of artist Grande Dame’s animated short film, “A Star Named Carson,” reading by poet Sue Brannon Walker from her book, “It’s Good Weather for Fudge: Conversing with Carson McCullers.” Grande Dame, aka Tiff McGinnis, is a self-taught multimedia artist, an audio-visual storyteller who writes music, creates animations and makes an array of art in different mediums from the images in her animations.
Feb. 19, 5:00 p.m., Smith-McCullers House, 1519 Stark Avenue, Columbus
General Meeting: League of Women Voters of the Chattahoochee Valley
The LWVCV will be preparing to engage with voters on who (and what) will be on the ballot in the May and November elections. Please join us!
Feb. 20, 5 – 7 p.m., Caffee Amici Italian Restaurant, 2301 Airport Thruway, Columbus
Jordan High School Car Show
The annual Jordan car show will be held at Hollywood Connections in Columbus.You can register at the school or the day of the show. You may also download forms from the Jordan High School website. Early registration is 1$5 until Feb. 23 and $20 the day of the show.
Feb. 24, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hollywood Connection, 1683 Whittlesey Road, Columbus
Masquerade Ball w/ the Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Join the CSO and the CSU Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Council in the RiverCenter’s 3rd Floor Atrium as we celebrate our “secret identities” preceding the “Super Heroes & Villains” concert. Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, a photo booth, and more with some of your favorite characters. Dress to impress for a night of mystery and intrigue! Tickets are $25.
Feb. 24, 6 – 7:30 p.m., RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus
Columbus Comic Book and Toy Show
Come join us for a special Sunday full of comics, toys, movies, costume characters, and more! Admission is only $4 – and includes all the normal CCSSC exhibits and simulators plus all the fun Comic and Toy Show vendors!
Feb. 25, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center 701 Front Avenue
Newnan Regional CSU Alumni Association
The Columbus State University Alumni Association invites all Newnan-area alumni and a guest to join us for dinner at The Cellar at the Firestone on March 1st. During the event, alumni and friends will mix and mingle with university representatives while we celebrate the most recent accomplishments of the university. Deadline to register is February 22nd.
March 1, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Richards Hall (Suite 136), 4225 University Avenue, Columbus
Meet Your Muslim Neighbor
An event featuring guest speaker Edward Mitchell, Executive Director of CAIR Atlanta, Council on American-Islamic Relations, Georgia Chapter.
March 4, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road, Columbus