Crafting Power Hour Get your craft on! Each Power Hour will allow you to get hands on with a variety of materials and create a work you can take home. All materials are included in the cost. Space is limited, registration required. Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for future members. Dec. 7, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus Teen Takeover: Craft Wars Compete in our own version of the…
Read MoreIt isn’t that I’m biased because I work for a locally owned company. I work for a locally owned company because I know how much local business do for their communities. The math on this is simple. When you buy locally, more of your money stays in your community. When you buy locally, you encourage start-ups. Buying local combats inequality; the difference in income between employees of small business is less than the difference at…
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‘Tis the season! It’s the season for family, for giving and for holiday parties. Whether your party is a casual neighborhood get together, a mingling of co-workers, or a family gathering, the perfect cocktail will guarantee the success of your party. If your gathering is more than a few people, and you want to avoid the expense of setting up a full bar and/or hiring a bartender, a punch, or some sort of cocktail that…
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In the two years since the Muscogee Roller Girls have played a home match, the league has come a long way. They rank 181st in international rankings according to the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, the result of successful recruiting and a focus on training. Still, the Roller Girls lack a home venue for their games, meaning that current fans must travel to see the them compete. The traveling takes a toll. Not only must…
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Robin White drove past the same shopping center every day and thought, “I need to open a boutique in that spot.” Leaving a comfortable job after nine years is a scary leap, but every day, as she drove by, Robin had the same urge: that’s my location, I need to open a boutique. Opening a clothing boutique had long been a dream of Robin’s. As a young girl, she grew close to her grandmother as…
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Andrew Oliver, owner and manager of Walls of Books, standing tall behind the counter, is soft spoken and affable. While his love of great books is immediately evident should you ask about any of his shop’s wide selection, he always gives the genuine impression that he is just as happy introducing people to the books he loves as he is reading them. His staff, who have all acquired Andrew’s demeanor, are likewise genial and knowledgable….
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Since 2009, Cuckoo’s Nest Skate Shop has been the quirky epicenter of local skateboarding. Run by skaters and for skaters, Cuckoo’s Nest is the longest-running skate shop in the area, offering unique items and hosting regular events. Out of this shop, a community has emerged, one that deserves more attention. For many young people, skating is an important outlet. This sport, which the International Olympic Committee voted unanimously to include in the 2020 Summer Games…
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Wheelys Cafe in The Landings is a cozy shop. Two things strike you as you enter: the dazzling array of locally-sourced products of all kinds and the gentle aromas of fresh coffee and delicious sandwiches being made. Take some time to peruse the varied items on the shelves. You will find quality products from local and regional producers. Georgia Soap Company, Columbus’s own, is made from all natural ingredients and none of the questionable chemicals…
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Holidays are hectic. We’re rushing around, buying gifts, cooking, and many of us are traveling, too. Finding ways to relax during this busy season is a challenge. Brett Chastain, owner of Sweetbriar Smokeshop offers his customers a way to unwind between whatever chaos this holiday season brings. “We’re in the relaxation business,” Brett explains. “People come here at the end of a long day to enjoy premium cigars.” Since 1975 they have been frequenting this…
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Since 2000, Phenix City-based American Guitar Boutique has provided musicians in the Chattahoochee Valley with the service and expertise only working musicians can provide. Owners Tim O’Brien and Mike Childree have more than eighty years of professional experience between them. Their experience in the trenches gives them the broad, real-world knowledge necessary to guide players of all skill levels, from beginners to pros, toward the right products and services. This locally owned shop, located at…
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