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We Tried The Animal Farm – And We Liked It #TastyAF

Posted on February 8, 2023September 2, 2024 by Editor - the Local

Your experience at The Animal Farm begins the moment you walk in. Quaint home decor and casual vibes makes it feel like a place where everybody knows somebody. Complete with a fully stocked shelf of spirits to imbibe on the right and a huge, beautiful art piece by local artist, Katie Jacobson on the left of the entry room, the restaurant glows with a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere. Walking in, it feels like a neat neighborhood…

Artist Spotlight – Cora King & King Gallery

Posted on February 8, 2023March 6, 2023 by Editor - the Local

Local art shapes the community, and in turn, the community shapes local art. Invaluable to a vibrant city, art offers a wordless commentary on life, an expression that crosses all boundaries, to be received uniquely by each person who takes the time to look and see. And, in seeing, each person leaves a little bit different than when they arrived. King Gallery is the newest addition to the colorful, magical shops of women-owned businesses that…

After 35 seasons, Paul Pierce Passes the Torch at the Springer

Posted on January 26, 2023February 1, 2023 by Editor - the Local

35 Years of Theatre Magic: Paul Pierce Passes the Leadership Torch at the Springer Opera House“The greatest honor and joy of my life”: Opera House Leader Retires After 35 Years One Tuesday night in January, the Springer’s longtime producing artistic director, Paul Pierce, gathered his staff onstage in Emily Woodruff Hall for an historic announcement. After thirty-five seasons through which he has played the same part to great acclaim, he has chosen 2023 as the…

Julie Umberger – Busy Hands

Posted on January 3, 2023September 2, 2024 by Editor - the Local

Scraps of paper, forgotten photographs, old magazines – these are the things that make Julie Umberger’s eyes light up. She knows she can take these bits and pieces and turn them into astounding creations. Each find is an opportunity to tell a story and spark inspiration for her viewers. Julie graduated in 2009 with her BFA in studio art and spent many years expressing herself through painting. About a year and a half ago, feeling…

Artistic Flair and Serious Girl Power Bring Life To The Shops at Jordan Johnson

Posted on December 20, 2022March 6, 2023 by Editor - the Local

Across from Jordan High School lies a small, unassuming corner of buildings, tucked away in an off-the-beaten-path neighborhood. For a long time, this little smatter of shops was forgotten and abandoned, frozen in time while other parts of the city saw new growth. That’s changed now. New signs proudly advertise the arrival of a host of amazing new businesses. A waft of incense fills the air, and a buzz of excitement circles the street, drawing…

The TapWagen – Comes to Town

Posted on December 1, 2022February 1, 2023 by Editor - the Local

When the pandemic was in full effect, many people were faced with the opportunity to make creative life changes and look at their lives from a new perspective. Michael Woodham, a Columbus native, found himself in this very situation, a situation which led to the creation of his mobile bar service, TapWagen Columbus. Experience in the service industry has given Michael an understanding of what it means to build connections. “I mastered the art of…

SOUTH ARTS EXHIBITION AT THE BO BARTLETT CENTER –

Posted on November 18, 2022February 1, 2023 by Editor - the Local

Human Hair From Two Sisters, Two Rattlesnake Tails The first thing that caught my eye was the 25 ft. pile of furniture—painted purple and orange and stacked into a mountain against a far corner of the gallery. Tufted, wingback chairs, plastic answering machines, and keyboards interspersed with shadeless lamps and colored lights. The piece was installed by artist, Brittany M. Watkins. She’s the 2022 South Carolina Fellow, one of nine on display at the Bo…

Make Your Feet and Your Heart Happy With Paxx

Posted on November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 by Editor - the Local

A locally owned business brings South American style shoes and apparel that are just right for anyone this holiday season. After spending several years in South America, his wife’s home continent, John Orr and his family returned to Columbus to settle down. Deeply impacted by his time in Chile and Peru, John felt drawn to the area’s culture and style, so he brought some remnants of the countries back with him. “The culture is so…

These Puppies Won’t Hush: Chickasaw Mudd Puppies Return to Stage and Studio

Posted on October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 by Editor - the Local

The stage at a Chickasaw Mudd Puppies show looks more like the setting for a play based on a Faulkner novel than a backdrop for a band melding country blues, rockabilly, and punk.In their early 1990s prime, Brant Slay, the stringy-haired singer, percussionist, and multi-instrumentalist, perched himself in a ratty ladder-back rocking chair. He teetered with nervous energy throughout songs, dragging a rhythm with spoons on a washboard around his neck, or playing harmonica, dancing…

The World (Cup) Comes to Columbus

Posted on October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 by Editor - the Local

The swirling rapids of the Chattahoochee have wound their way through our home for hundreds of years, but only recently have they become a worldwide phenomenon. These waters are a magnet, attracting some of the best rafters and kayakers from around the globe. It’s taken a lot of work, from the engineers and dreamers who made the rapids happen to the businesses and local leaders who realized the potential of the river and worked to…

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