Jack Flournoy

Jack Flournoy

May 03, 2024
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Bramble On

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The Reel Life

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Set Your Watches

Set Your Watches

May 02, 2024

Band of Brothers – The Normas – Find The Groove

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The Normas are not normal. And that is a very good thing. Too polite to be true misfits — yet still walking through life and its endless obstacles with a swagger that carries a hint of menace — the Columbus-based indie/pop-rock quintet is on the cusp of something bigger. Something better. They can feel it. On a sunny October afternoon, all five of them — Charles Glausier (bass, synthesizers, vocals), Trenton Golden (drums, percussion), Josh…

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Conversation Pieces – With Artist Bobby Jones – Reflecting the Soul of Our City

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Conversation Pieces – With Artist Bobby Jones – Reflecting the Soul of Our City

In the heart of Columbus, there exists an artist who possesses the ability to reveal the hidden beauty within our landscape. With an undeniable talent for capturing the essence of our city, Bobby Jones is a visionary artist who unveils a parallel world which often goes unnoticed by the hurried eye. Each piece is a testament to the deep connection and soul that powers our community, reminding us of why we love where we live….

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Making Connections: Building Our Culture of Belonging During the Holiday Season

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Making Connections: Building Our Culture of Belonging During the Holiday Season

What makes a community great? According to my new friend Wayne, it’s the ability to enjoy quiet moments, places to get some exercise, and opportunities to connect with others. And who is Wayne? If you’ve spent any time at all near Frank’s Alley in Uptown, you likely know Wayne as the tall gentleman holding signs enticing folks to grab a hot dog, and, in recent days, reminding the community to be at this year’s GlizzyFest….

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An Explosive Season Comes Alive With New Direction for the Springer Opera House

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An Explosive Season Comes Alive With New Direction for the Springer Opera House

From full-scale, colorful Broadway productions, to children’s theater classes, to ghost tours, the Springer Opera House has something for everyone. A beacon of laughter, drama, entertainment, and fun in our community since 1871, the Springer has shaped the Chattahoochee Valley into the artistic hub it is today. It has provided a place where all are invited to explore what it means to truly be human. No matter the decade or season, the Springer is always…

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United Way Of the Chattahoochee Valley- Brings Community Into Focus – Creates Space and Individuality

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United Way Of the Chattahoochee Valley- Brings Community Into Focus – Creates Space and Individuality

Community approaches help to make worldwide challenges solvable on a personal level, and United Way has taken up the mission of helping local communities approach problems with humanitarian campaigns and practical solutions. United Way is a global network of community organizations which partner to create opportunities, offer assistance with everyday challenges, and make a positive impact in peoples’ lives. Columbus’ United Way branch has operated since 1950. The organization was started in Denver in 1937,…

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Glizzy Fest 2023 – A Get Down for Dogs

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Glizzy Fest 2023 – A Get Down for Dogs

It’s a good time to be a hot dog enthusiast in Columbus. On October 21st, the second Glizzy Fest will take over the 1200 block in Uptown Columbus for a celebration of hot dogs and dogs. Ross Horner, a beloved figure in Uptown and the owner of Frank’s Alley, is looking forward to a bigger festival this year. “It’s fun and dumb,” said Horner, never one to beat around the bun. “We had so many…

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What a Rush – Rush South Music Fest Brings Big Names, Bigger Possibilities to Columbus

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What a Rush – Rush South Music Fest Brings Big Names, Bigger Possibilities to Columbus

Seeing the line-up for the first big-time music festival Columbus has had in a good, long while was, well, a rush. Rush South Music Fest & Outdoor Games features two stages along Columbus’ vibrant riverfront in Woodruff Park, where an electrifying lineup of local and national artists will perform. The two-day festival will show off Columbus on a global stage, with the ICF Freestyle Kayaking World Championship bringing hundreds of competitors from dozens of countries…

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Hometown Heroes Take on The ICF Kayaking Freestyle World Championship

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Hometown Heroes Take on The ICF Kayaking Freestyle World Championship

Anticipation in the community is building as over 300 athletes from more than 26 different countries are making their way to the Chattahoochee River for the 2023 ICF Kayak Freestyle World Championships taking place October 9 – 14. Mason Hargrove, local kayaker, Phenix City native, and 4x National Champion, along with his sister Makinley Kate, also 4x National Champion, sat down with me over coffee to share some of what is known in the kayaking…

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Conversation Pieces – With Theo Burzynski

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Conversation Pieces – With Theo Burzynski

Theo Burzynski is a world traveler, a man of many rich adventures. He has seen wonders that few will ever have the opportunity to see, and those are the places and moments that inspire his work. Burzynski takes little pieces of everywhere he has been with him in his spirit. “It’s just an energy,” he says of the inspiration he feels when he connects with a special place. “It’s a vibe that you’re in tune…

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Savage Hart Wildlife Rehab, Conservation and Rescue

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Savage Hart Wildlife Rehab, Conservation and Rescue

We live among the wild things, even in an urban setting, sharing the planet with wild animals sometimes means coming across an animal needing help. We may not speak the same language, but compassion still compels us to do what we can to help injured or abandoned animals. Luckily, a local nonprofit works tirelessly to help wild animals live healthy lives right where they belong: in the wild. Winding country roads lead to a quiet…

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