Winter in the south might seem like a quiet time for most, but for kayakers, the season means more time spent in the water, and Columbus offers the perfect place to do just that. In December of 2019, filmmaker Jeff Springer made his way to Columbus, Georgia. He had caught wind of a story of a vagabond community of squatting kayakers and was intrigued. Springer formed the idea for a documentary about these kayakers and…
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It’s still and quiet outside, a beautiful golden afternoon. The sunlight filters lazily across the grass. Big, humming carpenter bees wobble across the edge of the tree line, hunting for the clover flowers that have blossomed in the spring. It’s a calm day, a fine day. It’s also the middle of a pandemic. The guidance from the CDC, from our health experts, from our leaders, from our friends and colleagues, is to keep distant, to…
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Art blends form and color into the atmosphere of the local community, and when it inspires and challenges its viewers, it helps evolve and grow the collective consciousness of the city. Sammie Saxon is a local artist whose work in photography offers the community this opportunity for growth. His diverse and often experimental work inspires imagination and exploration. Sammie grew up around art. His mother was an illustrator who worked as a hair and makeup…
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Since its inception in 1928, Historic Westville has been a unique place to experience 19th Century southern life. It is the third-oldest living history museum in the country, according to its website. Established by Colonel John West, it began as ‘The Fair of 1850’ in Jonesboro, Georgia. When Colonel West died, the historic village was moved to Lumpkin, Georgia and renamed Westville Historic Handicrafts in honor of its founder. The name was changed again in…
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Tony Pettis is everywhere. At first I thought I was the only one who could see him (is he an angel?) Oh, he’s real. Tony is an artist, but recently he has been the subject of many of his peers featuring him in their sketches, paintings, and photos. It doesn’t take more than a second to believe this indigo child was sent here to inspire others and help heal the world. Upon meeting him, you…
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For husband and wife team Susan and Bryan Evans, La-Z Boy Home Furnishings and Decor (Columbus Park Crossing) is all about family and service. Bryan’s parents opened the store in 2002 and hired their son as a warehouse laborer. As his parents built a reputation for customer service excellence, Bryan earned his way to delivery driving and eventually to the showroom floor, learning every facet of the business from the ground up. In 2013, Bryan…
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Nestled in The Village on 13th Street, Two Sisters Gallery offers unique gifts, beautiful local art, and exceptional framing. Frances Malone and sister Lucile Flournoy first opened their doors in 1997 on Peacock Avenue, and now for more than a decade have called The Village on 13th home. Lucile, with her head for numbers, handles the business side, while Frances, with her experience and expertise, focuses on framing. Both travel the country looking for unique…
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Photo shoots, short films, new parenthood—there’s a lot on London Mahogany’s plate, but as we sit down inside Houlihan’s in Uptown, he’s calm and composed. Every table in the main dining room as well as the seats at the bar are occupied; the voices merge into one large, indistinct conversation. London and I find a table near the patio. London’s face as we settle in is impassive, and I have a difficult time gauging his…
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Thread Mob offers the Columbus area expert design, leading digital printing and embroidery technology, and full web service, all delivered with the certainty of a hometown handshake.
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