James Gannon Shocked the System Six Years Ago When He Opened Electric Panda Tattoo Co. Business still booms today. Here’s why. It’s talent and teamwork that makes James “J-Bird” Gannon’s dream work at the award-winning Electric Panda Tattoo Co. When Gannon (@jbirdtattoos) opened his popular North Columbus shop (off Milgen Road in the same strip mall as SoHo) in October 2018, his goal was to create “the go-to spot for quality tattoos in Columbus, Georgia.”…
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The Arts and Museums ½ off Tuesdays at the Columbus Collective MuseumsDiscover the wonder of the Columbus Collective Museum. Immerse yourself in a maze of thrifting and discovery. Originally the Lunch Box Museum, now also the Royal Crown Cola Museum, The Chero-Cola Museum, The Nehi Drink Museum, The Georgia Radio Museum, The Tom Huston Peanut Museum, a Car Museum and more. Over 1,000 lunch boxes will just get you started. Local Readers get ½ off…
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Wanderlust Dorota Quiroz (pronounced ‘key-rose’) is not just an artist; she is art. Her cozy yellow home is art, her black and white cat who greets me at the front door is art, and, sitting down and talking with her, it seems that the very air around Dorota is shimmering with art. As she gives me a tour of her house, it’s impossible to choose a favorite of the works which cover every wall. Floor…
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Boasts New Menu & You Can Take It With You Many of us may know Trevioli from their amazing space at the Rapids. It’s a fantastic spot located in Uptown with a great atmosphere, terrific service, fantastic drinks and plenty of dining options. But what some of you may not know is that the chef behind all those wonderful dishes (and that amazing octopus wall art) started out of a storage unit – and runs…
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Gives Owners Peace of Mind & Allows Dogs To Be Dogs Our dogs are more than just “man’s best friend” – they are loyal companions, protectors, and precious family members. In return for the love our pets bestow on us, it is our responsibility to make sure they get the most compassionate care possible whenever our work or life responsibilities take us away from home. For those of us who have pets, this can be…
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The Arts and Museums ½ off Tuesdays at the Columbus Collective MuseumsDiscover the wonder of the Columbus Collective Museum. Immerse yourself in a maze of thrifting and discovery. Originally the Lunch Box Museum, now also the Royal Crown Cola Museum, The Chero-Cola Museum, The Nehi Drink Museum, The Georgia Radio Museum, The Tom Huston Peanut Museum, a Car Museum and more. Over 1,000 lunch boxes will just get you started. Local Readers get ½ off…
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Okay, so my first thought for this column was to write about the Oscars coming up, but then something changed. I thought, “Of course you’re going to write about the Oscars and predict the winners, and because you’re so good at this, you’re going to get them right just like you always do!” But to be completely honest, the Oscars aren’t even on my radar at the moment. Right now, I’m still thinking about the…
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As She Gives Insight into Her New Novel Flight of the Wild Swan It’s the day before Valentine’s Day, and writer Melissa Pritchard sits down at a coffee shop not far from her Midtown home to talk about her latest novel. “I’m very excited, very thankful, so far about the response,” Pritchard says of all the big buzz surrounding Flight of the Wild Swan, her historical fiction tale of the life and times of Florence…
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As a celebration of our recent Black History Month, let’s take a break from talking about our Jazz Society events and go back to basics. Let’s discuss the history of jazz, how it came about, and why we all still love it after all these years. The definition of jazz is one of the most widely debated amongst the multitudes of genres of music. From critics who are not musicians, to accomplished artists who are…
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By Columbus Georgia Eats My wife and I finally had the pleasure of celebrating Valentine’s Day at the beautiful Goetchius House, an experience which not only met, but exceeded our expectations —and completely changed my perception of dining forever. In case you have never heard of this historic wonder, the Goetchius House is located in the Historic District at 405 Broadway, and is a landmark of our city’s rich heritage. Dating back to 1839, this…
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