by Richard F. Edwards It is often said, in the fashion world, that if something hangs in your closet long enough, it will come back into style and you can wear it again (provided it still fits). The world of spirits can be equally fickle, with spirits and cocktails waxing and waning in popularity. When was the last time you ordered a Harvey Wallbanger, Pink Lady, Sloe Gin Fizz or Singapore Sling. Below are some…
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Sarah Tinsley is a graduate of Columbus State University. Native of Atlanta, she has lived in Midtown Columbus for the past 7 years. Her career in non-profits has led her to currently serve as Membership Manager at The Columbus Museum. Top Five Prettiest Streets in Midtown Columbus 1. Leonard Street 2. 16th Street 3. Carter Avenue 4. Linda Lane 5. Summit Drive Top Five Worst Parking Lots in Columbus 1. Macon Road Publix 2. Whittlesey…
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For owner Brad Adams, TasteFull Vapes is all about community service. His shop was the first in the area to offer a full-service, single-stop destination for all things vaping, opening the doors to a small store in March 2013. Recently moved to a new location, 6440 West Hamilton Park Drive, Suite B1, in Columbus, Brad offers the latest in vaping technology, with more products at the best prices in the area. Though Brad and his…
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Columbus may enjoy mild winters, so much so that we have, during our coldest month, outdoors events aplenty on our Wellness and Outdoors calendar (see the full magazine); but many of us find ourselves increasingly cooped up and, over these brief winter days, out of the sun. About 5 percent of Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which Psychology Today describes as “a type of depression that sets in during the short days of…
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It’s a New Year, and we all know what that means – resolutions. We all pledge to smoke less, drink less, eat better, go to the gym more. It’s a time for bringing priorities into focus. But, we tend to make one mistake when it comes to New Year’s resolutions: we limit them to ourselves, to our personal growth. We should be making resolutions for our city. Consider it a community To-Do list for 2018. …
Read MoreHappy New Year! Most of us approach the New Year in celebration. Full of optimism, we adopt mantras, like ‘new year, new me.’ Looking back on our mistakes, failures and missed opportunities of the outgoing, we promise to enter the incoming year with eyes and arms open to whatever good is on our horizon. Sure, I have made mistakes this past year—foul-ups galore. But, as I cast my retrospective gaze on the past 365 days,…
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As we enter the New Year, many of us are searching for the perfect place to work on our fitness resolutions. While we all have slightly different criteria, topping the checklist of must-find gym qualities are a comfortable environment, expert staff and cutting-edge equipment. Anytime Fitness, at 5408 Summerville Road in Phenix City, should be at the top of your list of gyms to visit. Daniel and Stephanie Blevens are a husband and wife team…
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Riverdance: 20th Anniversary World Tour The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular deman. Marking this eagerly-awaited return to stages across North America, the anniversary production features new costumes, new lighting, new projections and the addition of a brand new number, “Anna Livia,” featuring the female members of the Irish dance group in an acapella hard-show number. Make your reservation through the RiverCenter box offive at (706) 256-3612. Jan. 11, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.,…
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12th Annual Red Nose Half Marathon The 13.1 mile, certified course starts and finishes at 11th and Broadway, and follows the scenic Columbus Riverwalk. No registration fees; the run is free. Jan. 6, 8 a.m., Big Dog Fleet Feet, 1200 Broadway, Columbus’s MLK 5k, 10k and 1 Mile Starting at the Martin Luther King YMCA and ending at the Liberty Theatre, this is the third race in the Columbus Roadrunners Winter Series. For more info:…
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Art and Museums Open Studio, The Columbus Museum Get creative in the New Year and make a masterpiece. Participants will utilize oil pastels as they create works drawing inspiration from Burgoyne Diller’s Untitled (Wall Construction). After visiting the art-making station, visitors will have the opportunity to complete a gallery scavenger hunt. Jan. 6, 10 a.m. – noon, The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus Look! At Lunchtime Look! is a collaborative viewing exercise and dialogue…
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