by Courtney Hudson “It all started with the cart.” Wheelys Café and General Store is doing things differently, from where they get their products, to how they serve the public, and it all began with a late night Google search. Owner Dustin Cooper was perusing the web, when he stumbled upon a unique business offering their business model and their iconic carts. The company was started by a woman who was rejected by a big…
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And Still We Rise Members’ Reception And Still We Rise: Race, Culture, and Visual Conversations, curated by artist, historian and national lecturer Dr. Carolyn L. Lazloomi, features works of superb artistry that draw on the enduring American tradition of narrative storytelling through the textile art of quilting. Mazloomi has brought together more than 50 contemporary artists whose works reflect on moments in history that have contributed to transformations of social justice in American and across…
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Dulcimer Jam Listen to the wonderful musicians from the North Georgia Foothills Dulcimer Association as they play for your enjoyment. Bring a chair or enjoy bench seating. Event will be at the wooden amphitheater in the campground below the dam. The even is free except for $5 parking fee. Oct. 7, 1 – 2 p.m., Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA Highway 190, Pine Mountain, Georgia October Artist Showcase Join Everything Musical for their…
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Bilingual Storytime Rich in songs, games, play, dance and language, this special edition storytime is led in English and Spanish. Whether you’re wanting your child to get a head start on learning or just want to hear cuentos de Español, join the North Columbus Public Library for a tiempo divertido. Event is free. For details, call 706-748-2855. Oct. 5 & 19 and Nov. 2, 11:15, North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road, Columbus Light Up…
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Cocktails & Characters Hosted by Chattahoochee Valley Libraries, this is a book club for adults. Join library staff each month to discuss books written by and about interesting, funny and fascinating folks. This month’s book is “The Princess Diarist” by Carrie Fisher, an intimate, hilarious and revealing recollection of what happened behind the scenes on one of the most famous movie sets of all time, the first Star Wars film. Oct. 6, 6 – 8…
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I’ve been using Uber since it launched in Columbus late last September. The international transportation company is a convenient way to get around, whether you don’t have access to a vehicle or you’re going out for a drink or three. Download the application to your phone, set a pickup location, and the application finds a nearby driver to pick you up. Uber has also been in the news recently, both for a toxic corporate culture…
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“If sampling 100-plus craft beers and dozens of exceptional wines while enjoying food from some of the best restaurants in town sounds like the perfect way to spend an early autumn afternoon, then you’ll want to buy tickets now.” by Tom Ingram Just as the weather cools and afternoons become the perfect time to mingle outdoors, the Uptown Beer and Wine Festival returns. Hosted by Uptown Columbus, the 8th iteration of Columbus’s premier adult jamboree…
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“PAWS Humane brings FIV+ cats into our facility for adoption because we believe they deserve a loving home, just like any other cat. ” by Bobbi Yeo PAWS Humane works very closely with the Best Friends Community Cat Project in Columbus, GA. We will often take in CCP cats that we refer to as “friendlies” who are picked up through trapping and, for one reason or another, cannot be returned to the field. Two of…
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“As for me, I’ll hit an Alia Torres gig whenever I can.” by Tom Ingram Editor When I first saw Alia Torres perform, I had no idea who she was. Before a magazine hits the stands, there’s a lot of work to do, and my team was coming off an energizing week of meeting with local business owners, so many of whom support this magazine today. To celebrate, we went to The Loft. My friend…
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“This year’s Festival will show 42 films, including local and national filmmakers, as well as films from India, Australia, the Middle East and Europe.” by Tom Ingram The Georgia movie industry has been gaining momentum for several years now, and Columbus is increasingly a major spoke on that wheel. Two years ago, three women sat down to figure out how they could help our community become an even more important part of the film industry….
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