Tom Ingram

Around Town, December 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Tom Ingram

Light the Spirit Annual Tree Lighting Gather with St. Francis Hospital to share in the season at their annual tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy music and holiday cheer, and after the program, stay for holiday treats, pictures with Santa and a Kids Zone with holiday crafts. Dec. 5, 6 – 8 p.m., St. Francis Hospital, 2122 Manchester Expressway, Columbus Christmas at Old Town Join this Southern Living-inspired community in all its festive adornment for the most…

Music December 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Tom Ingram

Sorry No Sympathy at The Estate Columbus’s only DIY music venue presents Sorry No Sympathy, Dec. 4. $7, doors open at 7 p.m., band starts at 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 7 – 11 p.m., The Estate, 1231 Midway Drive, Columbus Caroling at Old Town with Sola Voce Sola Voce, Voices of the Valley’s auditioned chamber ensemble, invites you to Old Town Dec. 5 for three sets of caroling. Dec. 5, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Old…

Stage and Screen, December 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Tom Ingram

All Aboard! The Polar Express The Polar Express 3D is returning to the Giant Screen Theatre inside the National Infantry Museum every weekend beginning Dec. 9. Every child wearing pajamas will receive a free hot chocolate at the museum. Dec. 9 – 23, The National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus The Nutcracker, presented by The Columbus Ballet Celebrating over a decade of performances, The Columbus Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker promises to instill a…

Art and Museums, December 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Tom Ingram

Crafting Power Hour Get your craft on! Each Power Hour will allow you to get hands on with a variety of materials and create a work you can take home. All materials are included in the cost. Space is limited, registration required. Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for future members. Dec. 7, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus Teen Takeover: Craft Wars Compete in our own version of the…

Letter from the Editor, December 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Tom Ingram

It isn’t that I’m biased because I work for a locally owned company. I work for a locally owned company because I know how much local business do for their communities. The math on this is simple. When you buy locally, more of your money stays in your community. When you buy locally, you encourage start-ups. Buying local combats inequality; the difference in income between employees of small business is less than the difference at…

Christmas Cocktails

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Tom Ingram

‘Tis the season! It’s the season for family, for giving and for holiday parties. Whether your party is a casual neighborhood get together, a mingling of co-workers, or a family gathering, the perfect cocktail will guarantee the success of your party. If your gathering is more than a few people, and you want to avoid the expense of setting up a full bar and/or hiring a bartender, a punch, or some sort of cocktail that…

Still hunting for home venue, Roller Girls look forward to recruitment night at Civic Center match

Posted on December 3, 2017June 29, 2019 by Tom Ingram

In the two years since the Muscogee Roller Girls have played a home match, the league has come a long way. They rank 181st in international rankings according to the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, the result of successful recruiting and a focus on training. Still, the Roller Girls lack a home venue for their games, meaning that current fans must travel to see the them compete. The traveling takes a toll. Not only must…

Robin’s Nest: Phenix City’s boutique gem

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Tom Ingram

Robin White drove past the same shopping center every day and thought, “I need to open a boutique in that spot.” Leaving a comfortable job after nine years is a scary leap, but every day, as she drove by, Robin had the same urge: that’s my location, I need to open a boutique. Opening a clothing boutique had long been a dream of Robin’s. As a young girl, she grew close to her grandmother as…

Walls of Books: it’s the people as much as the products

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Tom Ingram

Andrew Oliver, owner and manager of Walls of Books, standing tall behind the counter, is soft spoken and affable. While his love of great books is immediately evident should you ask about any of his shop’s wide selection, he always gives the genuine impression that he is just as happy introducing people to the books he loves as he is reading them. His staff, who have all acquired Andrew’s demeanor, are likewise genial and knowledgable….

Cuckoo’s Nest Skate Shop

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Tom Ingram

Since 2009, Cuckoo’s Nest Skate Shop has been the quirky epicenter of local skateboarding. Run by skaters and for skaters, Cuckoo’s Nest is the longest-running skate shop in the area, offering unique items and hosting regular events. Out of this shop, a community has emerged, one that deserves more attention. For many young people, skating is an important outlet. This sport, which the International Olympic Committee voted unanimously to include in the 2020 Summer Games…

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