Gospel Jazz By Dr. David Banks Just as there are at least seven different styles of jazz music, there are at least seven distinct styles of gospel music. It would follow naturally then that the styles, at some point, would overlap or crossover. “Gospel/Jazz” has been coined out of this overlap as a distinct style of music because of what both styles have in common. The same conditions which gave rise to gospel also gave…
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Shoal Lily Restoration We stand knee deep in the rushing creek, the water pulling at our feet, sunlight warming our backs as we bend over clusters of tall green stalks. We spread out across the water, our empty bags soon to be filled with green treasures: shoal lily seeds. The shoal spider lily (Hymenocallis coronaria) goes by many names, but is native in only a handful of places: Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. In some…
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RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, our hub for local arts and entertainment, recently announced their 2024-2025 season with an exciting lineup unlike anything that’s ever come through the RiverCenter before. Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and Wheel of Fortune Live! will all kick off national tours right here in Columbus, where local audiences will be the first to experience these shows before…
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The Arts & Museums Member Monday at the Naval MuseumExperience the stories that your support helps bring to the public. Members receive a private, guided tour of the galleries and behind-the-scenes. While your tour is complimentary, the guests we hope you bring pay only $5. Mondays, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., National Civil War Naval Museum, 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus ½ off Tuesdays at the Columbus Collective MuseumsDiscover the wonder of the Columbus Collective Museum….
Read MoreSinger IveY Ruth Jones – Steps Into A New Unknown Enjoying an IPA from Maltitude at Banks Food Hall after work, Ivey – such a future of Columbus rock ‘n roller she’s on a first-name basis with the scene – says she enjoys the rhythm of the freelance lifestyle, going between seasonal work as a self-professed river rat who “loves to show off Columbus” and a gigging musician. “With both, it’s all Go! Go! Go!…
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Local Comic Book Artist Takes Storytelling To A New Level When Brittney Green sees the world, she sees stories. Characters and plots, settings, and themes all circle her mind and enter the art she offers to the world through the powerful medium of comic book storytelling. “I have always loved storytelling,” Brittney says, her eyes shining with enthusiasm. “It’s such a powerful tool to convey messages on a profound level. There’s so much potential.” For…
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Good People, Making Great Barbeque When Shane Thompson and his wife Stacey opened up the first Rib Shack in McDonough, Georgia in 2002, they had no idea how people would react to his grandfather’s secret BBQ recipe. While they started off humble – the original shack had a tin roof and even an outhouse – word got around quickly as people came in droves to try their delicious BBQ. Now, 22 years later, there are…
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Movies of JULY I honestly can’t believe we’re in July. You’d have to excuse me, I’m still high from the historical moment that was Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” concert. I’m still goin on YouTube and playing back parts of that show. I swear for 2 hours I felt like I was from LA. It’s been hot but let’s cool off in the theaters as we get into my July movie recommendations. Deadpool & Wolverine ‘Deadpool…
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Jazz On the Rise There’s nothing like a positive “I told you so” moment. About a year ago, I made a bold claim at one of our monthly board meetings that jazz was on the rise in Columbus and the surrounding areas. We were brainstorming ideas on how to breathe life back into our city’s jazz and live music scene. Faking confidence, I spoke life to what I was hoping for, though I’m not sure…
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With The Infectious Groove of the Macon Music Revue By Frank Etheridge The Loft will shake with the deep sounds of Southern rock and roll history this month, with the sights and sounds of our down-the-road sister city’s musical heritage taking up residence in The Loft’s gorgeous Green Room space for a performance to be remembered. Much more than a tribute group, this radical crew of exceptional musicians will channel Macon’s iconic hitmakers in a…
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