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The LocaL Calendar, April 2024

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The LocaL Calendar, April 2024

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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The LocaL, Calendar – March 2024

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The LocaL, Calendar – March 2024

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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The LocaL, February Events Calendar

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The LocaL, February Events Calendar

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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Celebrating Black History Month:

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Celebrating Black History Month:

Winfred Rembert’s Artistic Odyssey In an exciting collaboration between The Columbus Museum and Chattahoochee Valley Libraries, the community is invited for a special documentary screening and talkback session of All Me: The Life and Times of Winfred Rembert. Scheduled for Thursday, February 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Columbus Public Library (3000 Macon Road), this free public program will offer an opportunity to explore the remarkable life and artistry of Georgia native…

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Columbus Jazz Society

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Columbus Jazz Society

Off To A Great Start The year has begun as a momentous one for culture, arts, and of course jazz in our city.The Annual CJS Soiree 2024 was a huge success as we were joined by our community in celebrating our often overlooked “Giants of Jazz.” The Cavaliers Orchestra, Columbus’ premier 17-piece jazz group led by Maestro Jim Evans, made a spectacular display of force with their thundering horns and tightly orchestrated harmonies.Hosts Jimmy “Swan”…

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The Film Scout – Golden Globe Predictions, 24′

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The Film Scout – Golden Globe Predictions, 24′

Asking a movie enthusiast about their favorite films of the year will yield a diverse array of responses, and this year is no exception. One thing I’m eager to do in 2024 is attend film festivals, which I’ve never done outside of Columbus. While I appreciate the convenience of online viewing options, I’m ready to take my passion for cinema to the next level by meeting fellow filmmakers and attending festivals in person. My friend…

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Ludy’s Christmas

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Ludy’s Christmas

Christmas is a season of magic and wonder, a time to slow down and pause to create memories with loved ones and lean into the camaraderie of celebration. Christmas light displays have long been a favorite way to enjoy the season, inviting onlookers to experience the thrill of bright colors and familiar scenes. And if you’ve been around the Chattahoochee Valley for long, you probably know one of the best spots to find breathtaking lights…

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It’s Time to Get Inked.. At the 3rd Annual Fountain City Tattoo Expo

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It’s Time to Get Inked.. At the 3rd Annual Fountain City Tattoo Expo

Multifaceted tattoo artist Thomas Randall was born with ink in his blood. Even from a young age, he was fascinated with tattoos. “My grandpa was a World War II veteran and as a POW received a prisoner number tattoo while captured. I thought he was the greatest man, and I had a lot of respect for what that tattoo meant.” Now the owner of his own shop and the leader behind the fist and only…

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New Greenhouse Venue in Smiths Station Turns Heads

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New Greenhouse Venue in Smiths Station Turns Heads

** Image by Monica M Enterprises Across the river from bustling Columbus lies the sleepy small town of Smiths Station,and tucked away in one of its green meadows sits an enchanted new venue, aptly and simply named The Greenhouse. Only a short drive up Old Opelika Road from Columbus, you may find yourself curiously drawn to a small shelter made entirely of windows. A hedge-type fence constructed of reclaimed plantation shutters allows passersby glimpses of…

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Chattahoochee River Conservancy – Rain Barrel Auction (Artist Call)

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Chattahoochee River Conservancy – Rain Barrel Auction (Artist Call)

Columbus is a unique place. Our city was built on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, a source of life, entertainment and respite for many. We also are fortunate to have a growing and active community of local artists, each with their own perspective to bring to the table. The Chattahoochee River Conservancy (CRC) is a local nonprofit organization which has been working since 2010 to protect and preserve the Chattahoochee River watershed. Their work…

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