Rising folk-rocker Tommy Prine comes to Columbus with much more than a last name. By Frank Etheridge When the Local chatted with Tommy Prine by phone from his home in East Nashville in mid-April, the ascendant rock/folk/country singing poet had not yet come down with a case of pneumonia that would shelve his band’s Deep South string of shows, which included a stop at the Loft in Columbus. He had, however, already embarked on a…
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The Fountain City Tattoo Expo Returns Thomas Randall started out just trying to right a wrong. What he wound up creating was the Fountain City Tattoo Expo., a successful, growing celebration for the local community now in its fourth year. By Frank Etheridge In order for Columbus, Georgia to finally arrive as a host city for a proper tattoo show, things had to change. First, there was an antiquated local law that made it illegal…
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Members Exhibition 2024 By Natalie Downey The art scene in Columbus is rich and thriving, with many opportunities for local artists to connect, learn, and grow in their craft. The Columbus Artists’ Guild, established in 1950, is a local nonprofit organization that offers an inclusive and supportive network to new and seasoned artists. Eclectic and enthusiastic about the world of art, the CAG provides opportunities for artists in the area to meet other artists, learn…
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The Bottom serves up good times to good people in new upscale dive-bar atop the Wicked Hen in Midtown. By Frank Etheridge Like all great bartenders, Whit Prophet is quick with a joke. “Well first off, I got bills to pay,” he quips during a late-afternoon shift last month when asked what motivates him to get up and go to work everyday. “No, actually, I do enjoy bartending. It’s a passion. I enjoy meeting people….
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A DYI for the Times By Natalie Downey For many of us, the past several years have instilled a desire to learn how to be more self-sufficient. Whether it’s the current cost of products or simply the desire for simpler, more natural ingredients, a growing trend towards doing-it-yourself has led to a community of people sharing ideas, skills, and experience. The Great Create is a DIY festival where you can explore the world of self-sustainability…
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September By John Houzer As the curtain falls on this summer’s movie season, let’s take a moment to appreciate the cinematic ride we’ve been on. The popcorn’s been buttered, the theaters have been packed, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably seen your favorite movie four times just to catch all the Easter eggs. Theaters are buzzing again, and it’s not just because we’re all rediscovering the joy of overpriced concessions—even if those collectible…
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Mythmaker By Mamie Pound Every photograph you see is a document of 1/100th of a second. The photographer engages the shutter to capture what’s in front of him, and for that brief moment, he is blind. The result is the product of a chain reaction, only set in motion by the photographer once he pushes that button. It’s a bit of performance art – magic really, according to Kenny Gray, whose collection, “My Southside,” will…
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A Marvelous World From its humble spot off Hamilton Park Drive, it may seem like just another store – but inside the doors of Columbus Comics, a world of scheming villains, valiant heroes, and breathtaking adventure awaits. Comic books have long been loved by those who enjoy a thrilling storyline, colorful characters, and limitless creative elements. Patrick Robinson, owner of Columbus Comics, is one of the many who feel drawn to the world of comic…
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August Okay, so by the time you read this, my birthday will have either just passed or be just a couple days away. That being said, I wanna celebrate my birthday by bringing you the best films, tv shows, and movies that I can find. On board? Tight! The Boys The Boys is a dark comedy action TV series on Amazon Prime, based on the graphic novel of the same name written by Garth Ennis…
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Gospel Jazz By Dr. David Banks Just as there are at least seven different styles of jazz music, there are at least seven distinct styles of gospel music. It would follow naturally then that the styles, at some point, would overlap or crossover. “Gospel/Jazz” has been coined out of this overlap as a distinct style of music because of what both styles have in common. The same conditions which gave rise to gospel also gave…
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