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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Maximalist Ben & the Hang Out Mores Invite You Inside Every Thursday, a set of artists perform on a tiny stage at the front of a room that’s set to what a 1970’s living room (much like that 70’s show) would look like. It’s an intimate space filled with shaggy couches, coffee tables, living room desks and a variety of chairs. The room is set upstairs of the currently closed Nonic on Broadway, but the…
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The Neon Highway Wanted to switch things up a bit this month and tell you about a unique experience I recently had which made me think about something bigger. I’m in a movie! As in lights, camera, action! Two years ago, I landed a role in an independent movie called ‘The Neon Highway,’ which was filmed right here in Columbus. Produced by Stratton Leopld, starring alongside Beau Bridges, Rob Mayes, Sam Henning and T.J. Power…
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James Gannon Shocked the System Six Years Ago When He Opened Electric Panda Tattoo Co. Business still booms today. Here’s why. It’s talent and teamwork that makes James “J-Bird” Gannon’s dream work at the award-winning Electric Panda Tattoo Co. When Gannon (@jbirdtattoos) opened his popular North Columbus shop (off Milgen Road in the same strip mall as SoHo) in October 2018, his goal was to create “the go-to spot for quality tattoos in Columbus, Georgia.”…
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Wanderlust Dorota Quiroz (pronounced ‘key-rose’) is not just an artist; she is art. Her cozy yellow home is art, her black and white cat who greets me at the front door is art, and, sitting down and talking with her, it seems that the very air around Dorota is shimmering with art. As she gives me a tour of her house, it’s impossible to choose a favorite of the works which cover every wall. Floor…
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Boasts New Menu & You Can Take It With You Many of us may know Trevioli from their amazing space at the Rapids. It’s a fantastic spot located in Uptown with a great atmosphere, terrific service, fantastic drinks and plenty of dining options. But what some of you may not know is that the chef behind all those wonderful dishes (and that amazing octopus wall art) started out of a storage unit – and runs…
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Gives Owners Peace of Mind & Allows Dogs To Be Dogs Our dogs are more than just “man’s best friend” – they are loyal companions, protectors, and precious family members. In return for the love our pets bestow on us, it is our responsibility to make sure they get the most compassionate care possible whenever our work or life responsibilities take us away from home. For those of us who have pets, this can be…
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