Fitness Fridays Join the North Columbus Public Library’s walking club. Meet in the library’s small conference room at 4:30 p.m. for refreshments and conversation. The walk begins at 5 at Britt David Park. All ages are welcome. Call the branch for more information at (706) 748-2855 Nov. 3, 4:30 – 6 p.m., 5689 Armour Road, Columbus Sunrise and Coffee with a Ranger Chat with a Ranger while enjoying a cup of coffee or hot chocolate…
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Activism and Lobbying Class Guest speakers Dean Sines, Kelley Hammock and Kim Smith are part of two hour-long classes, both open to the public, in which you can learn how to lobby and advocate for marijuana decriminalization and legalization. Refreshments will be served. Hosted by Peachtree NORMAL of Columbus, Ga. 3 – 5 p.m., Nov. 4, Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Word UP Weekly Open Mic Join CIRCA Craft Cocktails for…
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Alabama Avenue at Soho Playing southern rock, classic country and party song favorites, Alabama Avenue brings their soulful southern review show to Soho Bar & Grill, a classic venue in its own right. Come for the music, stay for pool, darts, sing-along and dancing. $5 cover. 10:30 p.m. – 1:45 a.m., Nov. 3, Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Nearly Normal String Band Join musicians Vivia and Neil Araki for a lively performance…
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It’s a great month in Columbus in local theatre and movie events. Check out The Local’s event calendar to keep you entertained all month long. Listen & Laugh Tour Undisputed Queen of Comedy, Sommore, and renowned radio personality, Michael Baisden, will set the tone as your center stage MCs for this exclusive entertainment extravaganza. Fellow comedians Earthquake and George Willborn team up with the hosts for this collaborative debut. For tickets, visit rivercenter.org. Nov…
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National Infantry Museum Veterans Day Mini Camp Kids will enjoy crafts, activities and history lessons about our nation during this mini camp. Register soon as spaces are limited. Open to ages 5 to 11. $10 per camper. Call the Education depart at (706) 653-9234 ext. 5849 to register. Nov. 11, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus Veterans Day at the National History Museum Join the National History Museum for…
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Voices of the Valley Children’s Chorus is fundraising for their July trip to England. Help these kids do great things abroad, especially because they do so many great things locally. On a recent evening, I visited Chipotle on Macon Road. The food is fine, but it’s certainly not one of my usual stops. I came because a friend told me about a local organization that was having a fundraiser. Half of my purchase would…
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The Rail, a soul-funk quintet from Columbus and Birmingham, buried themselves in Spinnaker Studios all summer, working on their first album, “Quick, The Lights!” and we who keep up with the music scene have missed them. Now that they’re wrapping up production, they’re heading to The Loft, Oct. 28 for an album release and Halloween party. You probably haven’t seen The Rail yet, and for good reason. Formed in July last year, the group is…
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Yes, we still need to talk about roundabouts. Welcome to Fall, ya’ll! While we wait for some cooler weather, I want to invite you to do two things. First and always foremost, enjoy this month’s magazine and all the fun and fascinating events we are so proud to promote. Second, let’s talk about a subject well-known to anyone who keeps up with the goings-on in Columbus. Let’s talk about roundabouts. Traffic circle. Road circle….
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Get creative with mezcal, an old favorite making a strong come-back. by Richard F. Edwards Manager, Uptown Wine & Spirits For this month’s column, we’re talking about a distillation from south of the border. At a trade show recently, I tried mezcal for the first time. Wow. I was struck by the flavor profile. I’ve always enjoyed tequila, either in a shot or cocktail, but this was different—smoky, textured, smooth sipping. After the show,…
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Most of us were glued to news reports of Hurricane Irma and gauging how it might impact our friends and family members. I’m sure everyone in Lee County, Alabama is grateful that the storm subsided considerably by the time it reached us. Best Friends Animal Society, the Humane Society of the United States, and the Georgia Department of Agriculture have been on alert and preparing to deploy resources in anticipation of the severe damage expected,…
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