Andy Carpenter and Paul Rowe Make Movies and Build Community With – A Southern Horror A killer roaming the streets, armed with barbecue tools. A poisoned pie in an old country house. A mysterious computer with an unusual demand for its user. You’ll come face to face with these frights, and more, in A Southern Horror. This “dark journey through the haunted landscape of the American South” is part of a new vision for local…
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“It’s Tamale Time” Walking through the farmer’s market, you can hear a shout above the crowd – “What time is it?” Shoppers stop to glance at their watches before the same voice that asked the question supplies the answer – “It’s Tamale Time!” A vibrant energy emanates from the booth and the smell of fresh tamales is irresistible. The menu is pretty straightforward – a variety of tamales, specialty sauces, and a small variety of…
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The Arts and Museums ½ off Tuesdays at the Columbus Collective MuseumsDiscover the wonder of the Columbus Collective Museum. Immerse yourself in a maze of thrifting and discovery. Originally the Lunch Box Museum, now also the Royal Crown Cola Museum, The Chero-Cola Museum, The Nehi Drink Museum, The Georgia Radio Museum, The Tom Huston Peanut Museum, a Car Museum and more. Over 1,000 lunch boxes will just get you started. Local Readers get ½ off…
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Movies of May As May ushers in the official commencement of the summer movie season, cinephiles have already been treated to a diverse array of cinematic delights. One of the most talked-about releases of the year has undoubtedly been ‘Dune Part 2.’ Captivating audiences and critics alike, this film has solidified its status as a major success. Furthermore, Dev Patel’s directorial debut in the action thriller realm with ‘Monkey Man’ has pleasantly surprised viewers, marking…
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Takes Historic Church in Talbotton to New Heights – “Growing up going around with my dad and his band, there was a lot of music going on all over Talbot County,” bluesman Neal Lucas recalls. “People were playing all the time, getting together in volunteer fire departments and churches and all. My dad played in different bands and they played old country, blues, bluegrass, and early rock and roll.” A remote, rural enclave bordering Muscogee…
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Trees Columbus ‘Spring For The Green’ Annual Fundraiser Gives $10,000 Reasons Not To Miss It “Spring for the Green is the perfect fit as Trees Columbus’ signature event,” Dorothy McDaniel, Executive Director of the nonprofit, says of the annual fundraiser coming up Tuesday, April 16. “It’s casual, there’s great food, beer and wine — it’s just a great time.” Always popular due its laid-back lawn-party vibe, with adults enjoying a good time as kids frolic…
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Folk-Colored Stories – Sometimes Sophie drives in silence, fragments of lyrics circling her mind before slowly landing to merge with melodies. “In the moments of silence, songs come,” Sophie explains. A natural musician, the songs Sophie dreams up offer gifts of honest introspection, while her feel-good melodies shimmer with a soft glow that feels a lot like nostalgia. Sophie began playing piano at the age of ten and fell in love with it. “It stuck…
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The Photography of Peggy Nolan on Display Through April 17th at The Do Good Fund – We live in a world which can seem inundated with artificial representations of so-called life. Filters and edited photos have become the norm, often leaving people uncertain about what is real and what is fiction. The photography of Peggy Nolan is, refreshingly, the opposite. Vulnerable and unapologetic, her images capture life in the middle of being lived. Un-posed, unfiltered,…
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Global Design Talent Descends on Columbus Once Again – Decorated darlings of the design world, the dudes behind Lincoln Design Co. — the laid-back West Coast firm which has designed logos for clients such as Nike, Mountain Dew, and Hot Wheels — never figured they would come to Columbus, Georgia. But they always figured they would one day go to Creative South. “I knew at some point I would go to Mike’s conference but I…
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RiverFest Once Again Reimagines How We Enjoy Our Riverfront – Now a familiar face on big-time stages, from the legendary FloraBama to the Broadway median for the Uptown Concert Series, roots-country crooner Jonboy Storey remembers dreaming big of one day playing smaller spots. “I remember going downtown back when I was 13 and just starting to get into music,” says local boy done good Storey, “I was like, ‘I would do anything just to play…
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