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What to do about the winter blues

Posted on January 7, 2018January 7, 2018 by Tom Ingram

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…

Scott Phillips knows the one thing Columbus needs to break into the film business

Posted on January 6, 2018June 29, 2019 by Tom Ingram

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. …

Letter from the Editor, January 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018December 28, 2017 by Tom Ingram

Happy 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,…

Start your New Years fitness resolution off right at Anytime Fitness

Posted on January 4, 2018January 7, 2018 by Tom Ingram

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…

Stage and Screen, January 2018

Posted on January 3, 2018December 28, 2017 by Tom Ingram

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.,…

Wellness and Outdoors, January 2018

Posted on January 3, 2018December 28, 2017 by Tom Ingram

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:…

Art and Museums, January 2018

Posted on January 2, 2018December 28, 2017 by Tom Ingram

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…

Food and Drink

Posted on January 2, 2018December 28, 2017 by Tom Ingram

Chili Crawl, First Friday Americus A fun, family-oriented way to beat the mid-winter blues and enjoy Americus. This cook off features 15 inventive and delicious chili entries, housed in various downtown businesses. Jan. 5, 5 – 8 p.m., Downtown Americus, Ga. College Football Championship Watch Party Come watch the CFB Championship Game at CIRCA; unlimited wings for $10; whiskey tasting featuring four delicious spirits and new cocktails for $20. Jan. 8, 6 p.m. – midnight,…

Around Town, January 2018

Posted on January 1, 2018December 28, 2017 by Tom Ingram

The Write Stuff: Teen Writing & Performance Workshop The Fountain City Teen Poetry Slam offers “The Write Stuff,” a free writing / performance workshop for area youth, ages 13 – 19. Jan. 6, noon 4:30 p.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road, Columbus Wedding Extravaganza A wedding in your future? Visit The Columbus Trade and Convention Center, you’ll find loads of vendors and everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams. $7….

Music, January 2018

Posted on January 1, 2018December 28, 2017 by Tom Ingram

The Arbitrary / Psycho Hill / Foolery at The Estate Visit Columbus’s only do-it-yourself music venue for live music. $8. Jan. 4, 7 – 10 p.m., The Estate, 1231 Midway Drive, Columbus Alabama Avenue at Soho Playing southern rock, classic country and fun party songs, Alabama Avenue returns to one of Columbus’s favorite music venues. Jan. 6, 10:30 p.m. – 1:45 a.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Post Nothing / Crushed!? /…

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