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Newly Opened Columbus Boarding and Training Facility

Posted on March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 by Editor - the Local

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…

The LocaL, Calendar – March 2024

Posted on March 1, 2024March 4, 2024 by Editor - the Local

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…

The Film Scout – Upcoming Movies To Watch

Posted on March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 by Editor - the Local

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…

Love Letters – An Exploration – With Writer Melissa Pritchard

Posted on March 1, 2024March 4, 2024 by Editor - the Local

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…

Columbus Jazz Society – What is “Jazz” to me?

Posted on March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 by Editor - the Local

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…

An Evening at the Goetchius House

Posted on March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 by Editor - the Local

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…

Tag Team, Back Again

Posted on February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 by Editor - the Local

Legends and Longtime Buddies Jerry Farber and Angie Aparo Look to Capture Lightning in a Bottle Once Again. Beloved local bon vivant and funnyman Jerry Farber’s razor-sharp wit cuts so clean it’s sometimes hard to tell what’s real and what’s a joke. Did Farber really hire the rare-treasure / hidden-gem that is singer-songwriter Angie Aparo while running his namesake Jerry Farber’s Side Door comedy club in Buckhead back in the ‘80s? At the low-ball rate…

Raise your glass, raise it high – it’s time once again for Toast of the Town.

Posted on February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 by Editor - the Local

This fabulous Friday night affair, now in its 14th year, returns to the Convention & Trade Center March 1. Toast of the Town offers a festive atmosphere in yummy celebration of our city and all its many flavors, while raising money to support our beloved performing-arts institution, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. The CSO is the second-oldest orchestra in the United States, founded in 1855 by a young German immigrant Herman Saroni, a student of Mendelssohn….

Artist Spotlight

Posted on February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 by Editor - the Local

Lakendra Huckaby Wonder is a force which repaints the world in dazzling colors, and artist LaKendra Huckaby brings those colors to light as she finds wonder and beauty in the ordinary. ~ Soul and a Gap ~Painter, creator, and soon to be fashion icon Lakendra is a force to be reckoned with in the industry. Spanning across multiple mediums, LaKendra’s work includes her music, murals, graffiti, painting, and digital creations. While her mediums are various,…

The Vejigante

Posted on February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 by Editor - the Local

Celebrating Puerto Rican Traditions with Artist Ena Ramille Cultural traditions and celebrations instill feelings of belonging, and for Ena Ramille, art has given her a way to reconnect to her Puerto Rican heritage. In 1995, Ena moved to the United States from her home in Puerto Rico to Florida, where she would meet her future husband, who was about to enlist as active duty in the military. Ena had a background in art and a…

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Blooming Anew – Grier’s Farmer’s Market Cultivates Community

A Cup of Kindness – How Take the City Delivers Hope and Healing To Community

Chili Dog Chronicles – A Local Foodie’s Quest for the Perfect Bite

CineForge Co-op / Local Roots, Global Screens: Supporting the Growth of Cinema in Columbus

Newly Opened Columbus Boarding and Training Facility

The LocaL, Calendar – March 2024

The Film Scout – Upcoming Movies To Watch

Love Letters – An Exploration – With Writer Melissa Pritchard

Columbus Jazz Society – What is “Jazz” to me?

An Evening at the Goetchius House

Tag Team, Back Again

Raise your glass, raise it high – it’s time once again for Toast of the Town.

Artist Spotlight

The Vejigante