In the past, many cultures believed a photograph could “steal” a subject’s soul. Yet it is this magic that lends photography its unique power. To feel so seen, so literally and emotionally exposed, is a knowing that many would face with trepidation. It is that raw humanity, however, which creates art. A true artist, Jess Jones’ ability to elicit and capture this moment of pure emotion through her photography truly sets her apart. Her work…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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