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Lights, Camera, Community: CineForge Co-Op’s Annual Slate Hits Mid-Year Stride

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 by Editor - the Local

By Paul Rowe As the summer heat rises in Columbus, so does the momentum behind the region’s booming film scene. Just six months after unveiling its first-ever Annual Slate, the CineForge Co-Op, Columbus’s homegrown filmmakers’ collective, has proven that the local creative current flowing through the Chattahoochee Valley is no passing trend. And what a first half it’s been. It’s also worth highlighting the recent wave of visiting film productions hosted right here in Columbus…

Remembering Dave Carson

Posted on July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 by Editor - the Local

A Local Icon Who Paved the Way By Monica Jones It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Dave Carson, a man whose vision and dedication profoundly shaped the cultural fabric of our community. Dave, who passed away peacefully at his Columbus home on June 7, 2025, at the age of 63, was a visionary whose passion for local arts and entertainment resonated through everything he touched. Alongside his beloved wife, Vicki,…

A Symphony of Senses

Posted on June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 by Editor - the Local

Discovering the Art of Anastasia Waldecker By Monica Jones There’s a certain magic in stumbling upon artistry within your own community, isn’t there? It’s like uncovering a hidden gem, a voice which speaks to the familiar landscape with a fresh and captivating perspective. It was at our very own Columbus Jazz Society Annual Soirée, amidst the soulful melodies and vibrant energy, that I had the pleasure of meeting Anastasia Waldecker, an artist whose work resonated…

Remember When? UGA Athletics Brings a Piece of History to Columbus!

Posted on June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 by Editor - the Local

COLUMBUS, GA – June 18, 2025 – For every Georgia Bulldog fan in Columbus, mark your calendars! The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries are practically bursting with excitement to host “UGA Athletics in Your Town,” a truly special traveling exhibit straight from the University of Georgia Athletic Association archives. It’s making its way to the Columbus Public Library on Thursday, June 26th, from 11 AM to 4 PM. Think back to those legendary moments – the roar…

Where History Blooms

Posted on June 18, 2025June 26, 2025 by Editor - the Local

Forty Years of Floral Artistry with David Benefield’s Highland Hall By Monica Jones Step through the stately doors of Highland Hall, and you don’t just enter a florist shop—you step into a living piece of history, filled with the scent of fresh blooms and the warm, welcoming spirit of owner David Benefield. For four decades, David has been a cornerstone of Columbus’s floral landscape, and his journey, much like the vibrant arrangements he creates, truly…

CineForge Co-op -Soap, Sweat, And Sentimentality: Why Westville Is The Time Machine We Can’t Afford To Lose

Posted on June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 by Editor - the Local

By Paul Rowe, a soap-slinging filmmaker who didn’t know he’d care this much. Five years ago, Historic Westville, a charming, living history museum in Columbus, closed its gates thanks to the pandemic. The world paused. Time stood still. And once the pandemic was over and time started again, I, somehow, found myself standing on its grounds twice for film productions, with a third shoot coming up (2025) that I can only describe as …historically sweaty….

Chattahoochee Valley Learning Resource Center: A Timeless Playground for Curious Minds

Posted on June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 by Editor - the Local

By Natalie Downey Here, the air hums with a familiar symphony: the joyful shrieks and thundering footsteps of children doing what they’ve always done best – learning through the sheer, unadulterated magic of play. It’s a nostalgic echo of simpler times, yet vibrantly alive with modern discovery. This is what it feels like to step back in time and into the Chattahoochee Valley Learning Resource Center (CVLRC). Every inch of this special place whispers tales…

A Bittersweet Symphony: Passing the Baton at the Columbus Jazz Society

Posted on June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 by Editor - the Local

By Miguel Juarez Mabuhay! (Live On!) What a fitting salutation as we gather here, not just to read words on a page, but to celebrate the enduring spirit of jazz and community which thrives right here in Columbus. On behalf of the entire Columbus Jazz Society, it fills my heart to once again extend our warmest congratulations to our brilliant 2025 CJS Scholarship Winners: the incredibly talented Maximillano Diaz, Jackson Laird, and Walter Taff. These…

Shawn Mullins Returns to The Loft for 33rd Anniversary Celebration

Posted on June 10, 2025June 18, 2025 by Editor - the Local

As the vibrant heart of Columbus’s arts and entertainment scene, The Loft prepares to mark a monumental milestone – its 33rd anniversary – and the air is already thick with anticipation. And what better way to celebrate more than three decades of live music and community than with a cherished homecoming? Grammy Award-nominated artist Shawn Mullins, a name synonymous with profound songwriting, is set to grace The Loft’s Green Room stage once more on Saturday,…

Playing Dress Up – June 4

Posted on June 1, 2025June 1, 2025 by Editor - the Local

A Closet of Dreams and a Pocketful of Rock-n-Roll Come Alive for One Night Show The Bo Bartlett Center is about to undergo a transformation, morphing from a serene art gallery into a vibrant, intimate closet of dreams. “Playing Dress Up,” a one-night-only musical spectacle on June 4, promises to be an experience unlike any other, a fusion of rock-n-roll energy, childhood nostalgia, and the raw talent of singer Lucy Werner. At the heart of…

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A Night of Music and History at Historic Zion Church

CineForge Co-op: A (bit of) Hollywood Comes Home

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