Columbus is the next contestant on The Price Is Right Live By Frank Etheridge Todd Newton feels like the timeless daytime game show “The Price Is Right” is “as American as apple.” “My grandmother introduced me to The Price is Right,” explains Newton, the Emmy Award-winning host who was hand-picked by the late, great Bob Barker to conduct the game show’s touring production, which comes to the RiverCenter in Columbus for one spectacular night of…
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Uptown Beer & Wine Festival puts the fun in fundraiser, offering libations from around the world while supporting vital projects in our city’s downtown area. By Frank Etheridge ‘We got spirit, yes we do. We got spirit, how about you?’ This corny cliché of a high-school cheer applies not just to area high-school football this fall but to guaranteed good-time that is the annual Uptown Beer & Wine Festival, which this year has added spirits…
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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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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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Shoal Lily Restoration We stand knee deep in the rushing creek, the water pulling at our feet, sunlight warming our backs as we bend over clusters of tall green stalks. We spread out across the water, our empty bags soon to be filled with green treasures: shoal lily seeds. The shoal spider lily (Hymenocallis coronaria) goes by many names, but is native in only a handful of places: Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. In some…
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The Arts & Museums Member Monday at the Naval MuseumExperience the stories that your support helps bring to the public. Members receive a private, guided tour of the galleries and behind-the-scenes. While your tour is complimentary, the guests we hope you bring pay only $5. Mondays, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., National Civil War Naval Museum, 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus ½ off Tuesdays at the Columbus Collective MuseumsDiscover the wonder of the Columbus Collective Museum….
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Local Comic Book Artist Takes Storytelling To A New Level When Brittney Green sees the world, she sees stories. Characters and plots, settings, and themes all circle her mind and enter the art she offers to the world through the powerful medium of comic book storytelling. “I have always loved storytelling,” Brittney says, her eyes shining with enthusiasm. “It’s such a powerful tool to convey messages on a profound level. There’s so much potential.” For…
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With The Infectious Groove of the Macon Music Revue By Frank Etheridge The Loft will shake with the deep sounds of Southern rock and roll history this month, with the sights and sounds of our down-the-road sister city’s musical heritage taking up residence in The Loft’s gorgeous Green Room space for a performance to be remembered. Much more than a tribute group, this radical crew of exceptional musicians will channel Macon’s iconic hitmakers in a…
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Join The Fun As We Celebrate These Local Leaders, Friday, May 24th in Uptown Known as the Miracle Riders, this remarkable group embarks on annual journeys across the country, pushing themselves to the limit to raise funds for pediatric programs and initiatives. Their tireless efforts have made a profound impact on countless lives, with their latest endeavor set to culminate in a spectacular celebration for the entire community. The Miracle Riders’ mission is simple yet…
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World-Class Writers and Musicians Come Together to Commune with St. EOM “Eddie loved spoken word,” John Charles Griffin explains of why it makes perfect sense to hold his annual poetry reading event at Pasaquan. Home of the late Eddie Owens Martin (aka St. EOM), Pasaquan was built by the mystic fortune-teller and artist on his family’s seven acres deep in the piney woods outside of Buena Vista, Georgia, to serve as as a sacred shrine…
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