How We Filmed Two Feature Films in Two Years By Paul Rowe This story begins the way all great cinematic adventures should: with three guys in lawn chairs, pre-pandemic, talking big dreams and bad ideas. It somehow ends with the legendary scream queen Dee Wallace. This is partly a story about my personal journey, but I hope that somewhere in here you’ll find the nudge to start that script or film you’ve been putting off,…
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COLUMBUS, GA – June 18, 2025 – For every Georgia Bulldog fan in Columbus, mark your calendars! The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries are practically bursting with excitement to host “UGA Athletics in Your Town,” a truly special traveling exhibit straight from the University of Georgia Athletic Association archives. It’s making its way to the Columbus Public Library on Thursday, June 26th, from 11 AM to 4 PM. Think back to those legendary moments – the roar…
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Forty Years of Floral Artistry with David Benefield’s Highland Hall By Monica Jones Step through the stately doors of Highland Hall, and you don’t just enter a florist shop—you step into a living piece of history, filled with the scent of fresh blooms and the warm, welcoming spirit of owner David Benefield. For four decades, David has been a cornerstone of Columbus’s floral landscape, and his journey, much like the vibrant arrangements he creates, truly…
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By Miguel Juarez Mabuhay! (Live On!) What a fitting salutation as we gather here, not just to read words on a page, but to celebrate the enduring spirit of jazz and community which thrives right here in Columbus. On behalf of the entire Columbus Jazz Society, it fills my heart to once again extend our warmest congratulations to our brilliant 2025 CJS Scholarship Winners: the incredibly talented Maximillano Diaz, Jackson Laird, and Walter Taff. These…
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A Closet of Dreams and a Pocketful of Rock-n-Roll Come Alive for One Night Show The Bo Bartlett Center is about to undergo a transformation, morphing from a serene art gallery into a vibrant, intimate closet of dreams. “Playing Dress Up,” a one-night-only musical spectacle on June 4, promises to be an experience unlike any other, a fusion of rock-n-roll energy, childhood nostalgia, and the raw talent of singer Lucy Werner. At the heart of…
Read MoreThe anticipation is palpable as you make your way, the air buzzing with the promise of an evening filled with electrifying live rock music. You can feel the energy building with each step, where a sense of community is already taking shape as fellow music lovers gather, ready to immerse themselves in the shared experience. That vibrant festival spirit, that feeling of pure rock energy, is heading to Phenix City. Get ready for the Ultimate…
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April at the Springer Opera House marks a significant homecoming, celebrating the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, the original inhabitants of this land. With the world premiere of “The Mvskoke Project” and the compelling one-woman show “On the Far End,” the Springer invites the community to witness stories of resilience, sovereignty, and the enduring spirit of a people whose legacy resonates in our very language. Before European contact, the Muscogee (Creek) people thrived in the Southeast, their…
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Over Seven Years of Electrifying Columbus – How James ‘JBird’ Gannon Revolutionized the Tattoo Industry with Electric Panda Tattoo Co. By Frank Etheridge 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…
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The savory smell of pizza wafts across Columbus as a local favorite returns. By Natalie Downey Deorio’s restaurant has been Columbus’ family-friendly pizza joint for decades, a welcoming spot which, for many, became a regular part of their lives. When its doors closed in 2017, the community was dismayed to lose not only one of its favorite pizza places, but also the smiling faces of Deorio’s owners and staff who were, many say, like family….
Read MoreColumbus 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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