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Letter from the Editor
often like to think of community as Icircles. an open set of intersecting concentric They overlap, sometimes sharing
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a midpoint, but often occupying shared space, looping into one another in a vast array of connections that together create a collage of shared causes, places, interests and, most of all, people. On March 3, more than 40 tornadoes touched down across the southeast. East Alabama was hard-hit, particularly around Beauregard. During the event, I, like many of you, kept a close eye on the news, read every weather alert on my phone, and prayed for whoever might be effected. Many people were effected. A total of 23 people were killed and 97 injured in those six dark hours. At the time of the storms, I was not aware of Beauregard. Today, I know that unincorporated community in central Lee County and its residents share many circles of community with me. I know this because I watched the response. Across our regions, circles shook with an outpouring of love and action. People responded. Churches and businesses tugged every line of their circles, and donations poured in. People, just like you and me, loaded up whatever tools they had and drove out; some were called, some did not need to be called; our community put boots on the ground. There is still much work to be done, but together we started on the long path toward rebuilding one of our circles. Seen this way, communities are beautifully diverse. The intersections link people who are otherwise unaware of one another. Whether we know it or not, we are inextricably linked to tens of thousands of people. Some are friends and loved ones, but the vast majority of those with whom we share our community are people we have never and may never meet. Yet we are linked, we have obligations to one another. No Shame Theatre is an uncensored evening of original performances hosted every Friday night at 10 p.m. by the Springer Opera House. Recently, a guest objected to a single comment made by another guest. The objecting guest took his complaint to social media, sparking a firestorm of controversy, fueled not only by comments from people who had never visited No Shame but also by news stories which often garbled basic facts, thus stoking confusion and misunderstanding. For those who are interested in the facts, give those news outlets time; as of this printing, they are doing better with their timely coverage, and for that we can all be grateful. My interest in this letter, of course, is not journalistic. On Saturday, March 23, a community forum was held in which all were invited to engage in open dialogue about No Shame and what it means to them. Many of those in attendance knew one another, through No Shame ad otherwise, yes; but many were perfect strangers. Some of their views aligned while others diverged. Yet there they all were communicating with one another, as a community, about something vital. I did not speak at the event. I do not have much to say. However, I do have one thing I hope all will keep in mind. I hope we all put first in our minds the value of shared community spaces. I hope we remember the inextricably overlapping nature of our communities, and the inherent good of sharing spaces. No Shame is open to all adults, and provides all adults a place in which they can express themselves. Sometimes this expression will be offensive. More often, however, No Shame is a space where the combat veteran can, with shaking hands and voice, share their poetry, and where a tyro songwriter can breathe down through the butterflies and take the stage, ukulele in hand, to sing their latest song. They can do these things because No Shame gives a platform to all comers, an audience to whoever feels the urge to express themself but has no other outlet. The Springer Opera House is foundational to the vibrancy of our community. Many circles, too many to estimate, overlap and settle in its vast brilliancy. No Shame is one, and within No Shame still more countless circles, all resting with one another, all weaving into the most essential fabric of community. Currently, No Shame shows are on hiatus. I expect to attend them again, and very soon. I hope you, too, will join me and hundreds of others at the next No Shame. I hope we all will take time to invest in our circles, to strengthen our connections, and support all of the places where our myriad lives intersect. It is at our points of intersect that our real and best selves are shown. See ya there?
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What We Are All About. The mission of the LocaL magazine is to bring you the best in art, music, food and fun from Columbus and the surrounding area. Locally owned and operated, we work to improve and expand community relationships through promoting positive events and stories. When good things are happening, we will be here to help you get involved. Our monthly print issues will feature stories and events that comprise and drive the ongoing surge toward a more beautiful community. This magazine exists because we who work on it believe in actively engaging with community improvement, and we invite you to join us, not only by reading these pages, but also by taking part in any of the many wonderful events we feature.
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errien County made national news during the first week of March but not all news is good news. Instead, B this community learned they were home to one of the largest dog breeding operations ever busted in Georgia. Over 700 dogs and puppies were pulled out of a facility licensed by the Georgia Department
of Agriculture. They were housed on top of each other in wire crates with no solid floor. Their hair was matted with a pomade of urine and feces. Many had never left their cages to be walked or held. They were warehoused for the purpose of breeding and whelping puppies that were sold for as much as $600 a piece. With a population of just under 20,000, Berrien County is described by the local chamber of commerce as “unique” and “loaded with Southern hospitality and charm.” It must have come as a terrible shock to learn what was happening in their lovely community. The reality is that puppy mills are based in small communities all over America. These were toy Poodles, Yorkies and pint sized “designer” mixes. They are both highly desirable to consumers and highly profitable given the modest space required to produce them. Large scale breeding operations like these are the foundation of the supply chain for retail and on-line puppy outlets. Most people who buy this way have no idea of the suffering behind the cute puppy. Last November, Atlanta became the ninth Georgia city to ban the sale of puppies in retail stores, joining the ranks of more than 250 cities nationwide. It’s officially a movement. The people are saying no to the mass production of puppies and municipal governments are saying they are tired of having to foot the bill to clean up breeding operations gone bad. In the humane world we say, “Adopt Don’t Shop”. We hope you will adopt your next pet from one of your local shelters where puppies, kittens, dogs and cats are fully vetted, including spayed or neutered, prior to adoption. The problem can end with us and the choices we make as consumers.u Adoption Hours: Mon-Fri•10am-6pm, Sat•10am-5pm, Sun•12pm-5pm 4900 Milgen Road Columbus, GA 31907 • www.pawshumane.org office@pawshumane.org (706) 565-0035 • Vet Clinic phone number (706) 987-8380
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encouraging source of therapy through art. HIWTAI is a collaboration with the Chattahoochee Valley Jail Ministries, Safe-House at Rose Hill United Methodist Church and the Bo Bartlett Center. The program takes place every Thursday morning at the Safe House at Rose Hill Methodist Church in Columbus, Ga. The show and sale will be open from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Artwork will also be for sale in a cash and carry fashion; no cards or checks will be accepted. All proceeds go to the Art Walk! A Traveling Gallery HIWTAI outreach program. April 25, 4:30 - 7 p.m., & Viewing Reception As a continuous effort to discover and promote local The Bo Bartlett Center, 921 Front Avenue, Columbus talent and artists within the community, The Columbus Teen Takeover: Canvas Art Collective is at it again! And we are proud to be a part Each month you will get the opportunity to create of this years ArtBeat festivities! Kicking off ArtBeat’s a one-of-a-kind canvas art piece. Registration is FIRST fun-filled weekend is their annual Art Walk preferred. Those who register and fall within the ages reception, which is set for Friday, April 5th, from 5 of 12-18 will have priority over the canvases. For more pm-7 pm at Pop Uptown on Broadway! “ArtWalk is information, call 706-748-2855. April 25, 6 p.m., like walking through an extended art gallery! From one North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road venue to another, join the guided tour to see Columbus art and meet the artists!” Check out our New Artists Glassblowing: Spring Flowers participating in our ArtWalk show: Charles Fowler, During this hot glass experience, students will receive a Tony Pettis, Gia Tew, Javon Davis, Andrew Turner and quick demonstration and a lesson about the equipment Cami Batts. Music provided by Themikekenn! April 5, needed to work with hot glass. Under guidance of the instructor, each student will create their very 5 - 7 p.m., Pop Uptown, 1234 Broadway, Columbus own unique glass flowers. All materials are included. Boutique Crawl ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Enjoy One-Afternoon-Only an exclusive shopping Each student MUST sign up for one (and only one) event with the most popular boutiques in the of the time slots. Treat the moms in your life to this Chattahoochee Valley! Sip mojitos, shop your faves fun experience in celebration of Mother’s Day, or come and grab a seat at the catwalk for the much anticipated make her the perfect gift! Classes are at: 10 a.m., noon, Spring Fashion Preview (@ 2:30 PM!) + the latest 2, 4, 6 p.m. April 27, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., The Columbus Easter and summer break trends! April 7, 2 - 5 p.m., Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road Rivermill Event Center, 3715 1st Avenue, Columbus Sunday Snapshot Look! At Lunchtime Meet your docent tour guide in the lobby and get a Add some art to your lunch break. Enjoy a taco lunch themed tour exploring our permanent collection or and museum exhibits. April 9, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., temporary exhibitions. This free event will focus on The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road the work of William L. Hawkins. April 28, 2 - 3 p.m., The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road Sketching Under the Skylight Leave your voices at the door. From 4:00pm to 6:00pm Want to see your event listed here? witness the power of the creative process as professional Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com artists from the GO FIGURE drawing group sketch from a live model in costume under the magical skylights of the Bartlett Center. Featuring works by Bo Bartlett, Susan Culpepper, Susan Dolan, Sia Etemadi, Parivash Farmer, Bunny Hinzman, Nick Knowles, Gloria Mani, Garry Pound, Suzanne Reed Fine, Kate Scrivner, Karen Stewart, Yuriy Totskiy, Michael Vaughn, and Julianna Wells. Dedicated to artist Barbara Pound, who believed in and encouraged the Zen of Being. Free admission and open to the public! April 11, 4 p.m., The Bo Bartlett Center, 921 Front Avenue, Columbus Open Studio Participants will learn simple quilling techniques and will have the opportunity to complete a gallery scavenger hunt. Event is free while supplies last. April 13, 10 a.m. - noon, The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road Art at the Artpark for Artbeat Come shop with local artist, make art at our creation stations, listen to live music, check out our newest art installations and eat at the food trucks! You don’t want to miss this celebration of art! If you are an artist or handmade artisan interested in setting up please email us at sparkart360@gmail.com with a few examples of your work. The vending fee is $25. You must email us to be considered as a vender. April 13, 1 - 4 p.m., Phenix City Art Park, 1328 Whitewater Avenue Home is Where the Art is Art Show & Sale ‘Home is Where the Art Is’ is a weekly outreach program, which aims to provide a safe, creative, and LocaL
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NO SHAME THEATRE At 10:30 every Friday night, the Springer plays host to NO SHAME THEATRE. NO SHAME THEATRE is an uncensored evening of original performance that allows anyone to explore their creative potential. Signup begins at 10 p.m., and the first 15 to sign up get a five-minute time slot to perform their original material. Admission is $5, including for performers. Every Friday, Springer Opera House, 103 10th Street, Columbus, (706) 324-5714 Dear Reader, No Shame Theatre is an uncensored evening of original performances that allows all and sundry to explore their creative potential. On any given night, audiences might see original plays, improvisation, spoken-word poetry, or standup comedy. There might be dancing, singing, rants and burlesque. At No Shame Theatre, there are three simple rules: one, all acts must be original; two, all acts must be five minutes or less; and three, you can’t break anything, including yourself, the space or the law. No Shame Theatre matters. No Shame Theatre provides a space for everyone. No Shame Theatre is open to all and welcoming to all. For many, No Shame Theatre can be one of the few places where they feel welcomed at all. To support our creative community, to advance arts in the Columbus area, to give a voice to those who might otherwise remain mute, please join The LocaL in supporting No Shame Theatre and its venerable home, the Springer Opera House. For ways to donate, visit - springeroperahouse.org/make-a-donation/ With love, The LocaL Team Crown & Comedy at The Loft Every Thursday, 7 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus Driving Miss Daisy Driving Miss Daisy is a timeless, searing, funny, and ultimately hopeful meditation on race relations in America, told through the complex relationship between two of popular culture’s most enduring characters. When Daisy Werthan, a widowed, 72year-old Jewish woman living in midcentury Atlanta, is deemed too old to drive, her son hires Hoke Colburn, an African American man, to serve as her chauffeur. What begins as a troubled and hostile pairing, soon blossoms into a profound, life-altering friendship that transcends all the societal boundaries placed between them. Their iconic tale of pride, changing times and the transformative power of friendship has warmed the hearts of millions worldwide. Driving Miss Daisy has become one of the most beloved American stories of the late twentieth century. April 4 through 14, The Mcclure Theatre at The Springer Opera House, 103 10th Street, Columbus Sister Act Directed by Domonique Evans. Doors open at 6 p.m. To preorder tickets, email Evans.Domonique.D@muscogee.k12.ga.us April 5 & 6, 7 p.m., Raiey-McCullers School of the Arts, 1700 Midtown Drive, Columbus One Man, Two Guvnors One Man, Two Guvnors is a fast-paced, rollicking farce that follows the mixed fortunes of Francis Henshall. Down on his luck and permanently hungry, Francis suddenly finds himself employed by two bosses. One Man, Two Guvnors often breaks the fourth wall, as Francis enlists the aid of willing and unwilling audience members in his quest to serve two masters and finally get a good meal. One Man, Two Guvnors was a runaway hit both in London’s West End and on Broadway. Call the box office at 706-507-8444 to get tickets or for questions. April 12 - 20, Department of Theatre at Columbus State University, 6 West 10th Street A Celebration of Modern Dance & Student-Led Choreography The Columbus Ballet proudly presents our Spring Show, A Celebration of Modern Dance and Student Led Choreography. Featuring works created by Columbus Ballet staff, our guest artist, Michelle Knutson, and Ballet students themselves. Performed by students of Columbus State University Youth Dance Conservatory. Adult $10, Children $5. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk of CSU Youth Dance Conservatory and at the venue the night of the show. April 13, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts, 1700 Midtown Drive, Columbus
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Liverpool, by Argentine director Lisandro Alonso, at least a half dozen times, and still not sure exactly what it’s trying to say, or even if it’s trying to say anything at all. I’veI’mThewatched story is simple enough: Farrel, a worker on a giant cargo ship, takes shore leave when
the boat docks in Ushuala, on the southernmost tip of Tierra Del Fuego. He hopes to find his mother in the remote logging town where he was raised but hasn’t returned to for many years. He carries with him a bottle of vodka that he hits frequently as he hitches his way across the snowy landscape. He finds his mother bedridden, but she can’t remember him. She now lives with a young woman, who we come to suspect may be Farrel’s daughter. He gives the young woman a small gift, and then says, “Now I go,” and he walks out of the film. Liverpool’s denouement, such as it is, follows the girl and ends when she looks in her hand and sees what Farrel has given her. It’s a slow movie, with hardly any dialogue, but it’s hauntingly beautiful as the camera tracks the man’s journey across the breathtaking landscape in a series of long, static shots. And though in the end I’m left scratching my head as to what just happened, I still feel satisfied because the film’s form is so perfectly crafted, its plot more like a sculptural shape of space and time than a story. Jauja, Alonso’s follow-up to Liverpool, is even more confounding and exquisitely shaped. On the surface, it seems entirely different from the earlier film. It’s set in a sunnier, more otherworldly part of Patagonia, and it’s a period piece, starring Viggo Mortensen as a Danish officer stationed in a remote outpost in the late 1800s. From the opening shot, the film asserts its uniqueness: Alonso uses a mask to constrict the frame to a square with rounded corners. It looks like some kind of antique artifact. The opening scene is of Mortensen’s character and his daughter sitting on a hill near the ocean at sunset, which Alonso lights unnaturally by adding adding a dreamy green glow to the
sunlight. It’s very subtle; it took me several viewings to discover it, but once I did, I then could see similar tricks of light across all the scenes of the entire movie. The film’s plot is similarly mysterious and unreal. Mortensen’s character struggles from the beginning to protect his daughter, who’s just fifteen years old. Being the only woman for miles in the area, she draws unsavory attention from the older soldiers. She falls in love with the youngest and most handsome one, and together they disappear one night. Mortensen’s character grabs his sword and ventures off into enemy territory to find her, and his quest grows increasingly surreal and haunting as he traverses the strange land. In a cave he finds an elderly woman, and as they talk, we get a sense that she’s in fact his missing daughter, but never confirmation. Then the film makes a sudden and startling shift in space and time before it ends, leaving viewers baffled as to what just happens and what it all means, yet satisfied by its gorgeous form.
Both films are available on Kanopy.
Joe Miller teaches at CSU and tweets mini movie reviews in Spanish @byjoemiller
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margaritas and $2 draft beers on Tuesday. Of course, for the adventurous, there’s a 40-ounce steak challenge, too. Big party? No problem. T-Bones has two party rooms on site, one that seats 27 and another that seats up to 72 and are available for anything from wedding receptions to community meetings. And when it comes to catering, the sky’s the limit. T-Bones offers fully customized menus, plus they provide the service. They will set up, serve the food you want, take care of your guests and handle all the cleaning. T-Bones is top-notch for flexibility and service, and as always, the food is excellent.
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t’s tempting to underestimate Ladonia, AL. The unincorporated community is just a comfortable five mile drive from Columbus and home to fewer than four Ithousand people. Its main attractions are a few tucked away cafes, which deserve their own review. But on a recent lunch trip to T-Bones Steakhouse & Grill (3745 US 80), owner Gil toured us around his bright new restaurant. The main dining room, complete
Still new to the area, T-Bones is fast becoming a destination, not only for Ladonians, but for people all over the Chattahoochee Valley. Groups of all kinds come through the restaurant, and Gil and Rusty value these relationships. “If you’re blessed,” Gil explained, “you give back to your community.” The high school football team enjoys their pregame meal on the house. More than a restaurant, the T-Bones Steakhouse location (which actually used to be the Piggly Wiggly next to Custom Jewelers) will also house The Party Barn this summer. An outside music venue featuring live music Friday and Saturday nights, serving up some nice oysters on the half shell as well. T-Bones also houses a women’s boutique, the Treasure Barn. Started twenty years ago as Treasure’s Boutique, the new location connects this well-known business with everyone who comes to dine--and everyone who comes to browse the boutique has the perfect opportunity to visit the restaurant. Opened in August, Treasure Barn features quality costume jewelry, replica purses from upscale brands, and women’s clothing. They offer sizes small through 3x, so there’s something for everyone to love. As football season approaches, the Treasure Barn will be the perfect place to find college apparel from all the teams you love. From Cusseta to Pine Mountain, from Ellerslie to Ladonia, our community is growing. Visitors and long-time residents alike should take every opportunity to venture off the beaten path and explore the new gems springing up all around us. First stop on your next adventure? We recommend T-Bones Steakhouse and Grill.u Photos by MJ
with full-service bar, was open and commodious, with a modern rustic flair. Most important, of course, was the food. Everything we sampled arrived the same: perfectly prepared, straightforwardly delicious, and in ample portions. Locally owned and operated by partners Gil Dyer and Rusty Gorman, both reiterated that theirs is a blue collar restaurant. We understand, and we also disagree. There is no pretense to the food. Whether you enjoy one of their burgers, steaks or sandwiches, everything is no-funny-business good, every time you go. In that way, yes, theirs is a blue collar restaurant. But we also think everyone will fall in love with their down home cuisine. Whether on lunch break, taking the family to dinner on Friday, or as a famished whitewater rafter looking for superb southern staples, T-Bones has something excellent for everyone. In addition to a broad dinner offering, T-Bones has regular specials. A lunch buffet (we enjoyed the baked chicken, chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy and some of the freshest lima beans around) is offered daily. T-Bones’ quarter-pounder burger special with fries is only $5.99, and is miles above any fast food meal, despite being the same price. Their Wednesday steak special is a 12-ounce cut, plus baked potato and a beer. They even have a Sunday brunch, with steak, skillet potatoes, fruit and pancakes. Regular drink specials include $5
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April 6, 9 p.m. - 3 a.m., CIRCA Craft Cocktails, 900 Front Avenue, Columbus Restorative Sound Journey Join Jeremy and Nancy for an evening of soothing and healing sounds paired with a supported, breath centered Restorative Yoga practice. The fusion of sound, stillness, and breath will leave you feeling deeply relaxed and rejuvenated. The vibrational experience includes the sacred sounds of the handpan, gong, chimes, crystal singing bowls, didgeridoo and more. Experience the bliss of surrender as Nancy leads the class through nurturing restorative poses supported by blankets, bolsters and blocks while Jeremy provides an improvised ultra sensory exploration with enchanting sacred sounds. The evening will culminate with a long and inviting savasana as you allow yourself to be carried away by a deep, multi-instrumental sound experience. April 6, 5 - 7 p.m., Art of Yoga, 627 2nd Avenue, Columbus Skyler Safely Duo @ Wild Wing Cafe April 8, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Wild Wing Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus Open Mic Night April 11, 7 - 10 p.m., Fountain City Coffee, 1007 Broadway, Columbus Uptown’s Friday Night Concert Series: Heart Shaped Box, Nirvana tribute band April 12, 7 p.m., Broadway, Uptown Columbus Moses Mo and The Real cool Band @ Soho April 12, 9 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus EmiSunshine @ RiverCenter April 12, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Creek Johnson @ 219 April 12, 7:30 - 11 p.m., 219 Food and Spirits, 5167 GA Highway 219, Fortson, Ga. Mark Sasser’s Heavy Blue @ Wild Wing Cafe April 12, 9 p.m. - midnight, Wild Wing Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus GP38 @ Legends April 12, 9 p.m., Legends, 5762 Milgen Road, Columbus Money Shot @ The Loft April 12, 9 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus The Original Old 280 Boogie Lineup includes Cedric Burnside, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Ben Solle & Friends, Liz Brasher, The Pine Hill Haints, Young Valley. Advance tickets $30; $40 at the gate. Bring chairs and blankets. Small coolers allowed (BYOB event). Family friendly. No dogs or glass bottles of any kind. Many excellent food and craft vendors on site. April 13, 10:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. (CDT), Standard Deluxe, 1015 Mayberry, Waverly, Al. Relative Sound @ Wild Wing Cafe April 13, 8:30 p.m., Wild Wing Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus 2 Finger Jester @ Soho April 13, 9 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Mirror @ Legends April 13, 9 p.m., Legends, 5762 Milgen Road, Columbus Juke Joint and Wang Dang Duo @ Wild Wing Cafe April 13, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Wild Wing Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus Relative Sound @ Wild Wing Cafe April 14, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Wild Wing Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus Didges Christ Superdrum @ Soho April 17, 9 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Dixie Red @ Soho April 19, 9 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Uptown’s Friday Night Concert Series: River City Horns April; 19, 7 p.m., Broadway, Uptown Columbus Skyler Safely & the 99th Degree @ Wild Wing Cafe April 19, 8 p.m., Wild Wing Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus Juke Joint and Wang Dang Duo @ Wild Wing Cafe April 20, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Wild Wing Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus Outlaw Redemptionn @ Soho April 20, 9 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Ain’t Right @ Omaha Brewing April 20, Omaha Brewing Company, 265 Brew Street, Omaha, Ga.
Open Mic Hosted by Matt Kirkley @ The Loft Do you play an acoustic instrument and/or sing? Come out and showcase your talent. All musicians wishing to play must sign-up in advance. Sign-ups are at 7:00 at The Loft. Every Wednesday, 8 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus NEW TATTOO SHOP OWNER MAKES AWARD-WINNING WORK Friday Night Jazz at The Loft & A MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO HIS COMMUNITY Every Friday, 7 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus THUMP. feat. Crewsont Your night devoted solely to beat culture. Fresh DJs each week flexing bass bins, MCs spitting knowledge, and our sponsors there hooking you up with new swag all night. 21 and up, $5 cover. Every Thursday, 10 p.m., CIRCA Craft Cocktails, 900 Broadway, Columbus Artist Showcase Join Everything Musical on the first Saturday of every month for a chance to show your talent and hone your craft with other musicians. Open to the public. every first Saturday, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Everything Musical, 2400 West Britt David Road, Columbus Music ’N Motion During this structured play time, children will be encouraged to explore music through songs, puppets, books, creative movement and physical activities. Connect and socialize with other families while helping your little ones build early literacy skills through music and play. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Friday Night Jazz @ The Loft Tickets must be purchased in advance at alumni.columbusstate.edu/ musicunderthedome. March 5, 5:37 p.m., Coca-Cola Space Science Center, 701 Front Avenue, Columbus Schwob Jazz Orchestra Uptown’s Friday Night Concert Series Series kicks off April 5 with Billy Joel Tribute The Stranger featuring Mike Santoro. Concerts are free and open to all ages. Bring your lawn chair, blanket and family for a night of music and fun. Every Friday, 7 p.m., Broadway, Uptown Columbus Revival on the River The doors will open at 6:30 pm. We encourage everyone to arrive early as we usually have a few thousand people in line by 6 pm. We are very pleased to announce that Chick-fil-a will once again be providing FREE Chick-fil-a sandwiches for the first 2,500 people. This year we have some very important and exciting things planned for our event. Come expecting to have a great time and also to be revived and refreshed! April 5, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Phenix City Amphitheater, 508 Dillingham Street, Phenix City, Al. Rehab @ Soho Bar & Grill April 5, 9 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Creek Johnson and Mandi Neville @ The Hangout April 5, 8 p.m., The Hangout, 6060 Veterans Parkway, Columbus GP38 @ Wild Wing Cafe April 5, 8:30 p.m. (CDT), Wild Wing Cafe, 3040 Capps Way, Opelika, Al. Benjamin Gilbreath and Nathanael Edward @ Iron Bank April 5, 8 - 10 p.m., Iron Bank Coffee Company, 6 West 11th Street, Columbus Saintz @ Trevioli April 6, 7 p.m., Trevioli Lounge, 7466 Blackmon Road, Columbus Jive Mother Mary @ The Loft April 6, 9:30 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus Wicked Dixie @ Soho April 6, 9 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus The Tie Dye Intellect and Moses Sannkofa @ CIRCA LocaL
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Saintz @ Hudson’s April 20, 6 p.m., Hudson’s, 6298 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Odd Alice @ Legends April 20, 9 p.m., Legends, 5762 Milgen Road, Columbus Uptown’s Friday Night Concert Series: Peggy Jenkins & the Bizness April 26, 7 p.m., Broadway, Uptown Columbus GP38 @ Tricky Dick’s April 26, 7 - 10 p.m., Tricky Dick’s Oyster Bar, 6052 GA Highway 85, Ellerslie, Ga. Alabama Avenue @ Soho April 26, 9 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Morgan Waller @ Phenix City Amphitheater April 26, 7 - 10 p.m., Phenix City Amphitheater, 508 Dillingham Street, Phenix City, Al. Ain’t Right @ The Hangout April 26, 8 p.m., The Hagout, 6060 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Symphony on the Sand, feat. Columbus Symphony Orchestra Benefiting the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, Callaway Resort & Gardens is thrilled to once again host the Columbus Symphony Orchestra performing under the stars on Robin Lake Beach on Saturday, April 27, 2019 for Symphony on the Sand. Tickets range from lawn seating to stage-front tables and custom meal baskets can be ordered. Advance tickets for lawn seating start at $30. Or, make it a getaway weekend with an overnight package including tickets! Gates open at 5 p.m. The concert begins at 8 p.m. April 27, 5 - 11 p.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Far Beyond Reason @ Soho April 27, 9 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus RoshambeauX @ The Loft April 27, 9:30 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus GP38 @ Xtreme Rider April 28, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m., Xtreme Rider, Main Street, Warm Springs, Ga. Maestro for a Moment The Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus presents the Maestro for a Moment concert, closing its 25th season. Community leaders volunteer to be Maestro candidates, competing for the honor of conducting the concert finale. The team that raises the most funds by the concert start time will be declared Maestro for a Moment. Cast your votes at yogc.org. Vote as often as you like. All proceeds benefit YOGC and support student musicians. April 29, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Relative Sound @ Wild Wing Cafe May 1, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Wild Wing Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus
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he Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by a true story returns to the Springer Opera House May 3 through 18. On Dec. 4, 1956, four music legends-Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley--found themselves together at Sun Records in Memphis. Lucky for us, Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n Roll,” pressed record. The rest is history--and, for us, a night of incredible music and story that will have you coming back for more. Featuring over 20 rock ‘n roll classic hits, Million Dollar Quartet brings to life four of the most important figures in American musical history at a special snapshot in time. Each of these artists was at different stages of their careers, and as their story unfolds throughout the show, woven into hit after hit, we leave not only tapping our toes to the beat, but also better connected to artists who have provided so much of America’s modern soundtrack. Million Dollar Quartet is performed all over the country, but ours is special, says Springer artistic director Paul Pierce. Paul grew up with these artists. Paul also cast the show. “My bar is high for believability,” he said, beaming with enthusiasm. Paul wasn’t looking just for phenomenal actors and musicians, though everyone cast are both. He also needed actors who embodied the artists they portray. It isn’t easy finding people who can take the stage and cause the audience to know immediately and instinctively, ‘yes, that’s Elvis, that’s Cash.’ But Paul has done exactly that. The Springer put on Million Dollar Quarter last year, in the McClure Theatre. It sold out every night. Springer guests returned night after night to see the show again and again. This year, the production moves to the Main Stage and will be bigger than last year’s. Though more seats will be available, our advice is not to wait to purchase tickets. “It was fun, just fun!” Paul exclaimed. “With talent like this on stage, you can’t go wrong.” We certainly agree. Shows are May 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m., and May 5, 12 and 19 at 2:30 p.m.. Tickets can be purchased at the Springer Box Office (103 East 10th Street, Columbus) or online at SpringerOperaHouse.org.u
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roof. Behind the Galerie, eight studios house artists who work on-site, plus a classroom for community projects; adjacent is a pottery studio. Dee Dee is clear: the Galerie is “not meant to be exclusive at all.” For her, the space is all about “celebrating the incredible talent” in the community. She revels in the variety of styles—the perspectives, palettes and mediums. As a non-profit honoring her grandmother, the Galerie provides artists a space in which to collaboratively show their work, and a portion of each sale is reinvested into the neighborhood’s continued development. Proceeds go to programs such as Truth Spring Academy, Mercy Med of Columbus, the Highland Housing Initiative and the Bo Bartlett Center’s “Home Is Where the Art Is” program. Highland Galerie gives artists and art patrons a unique opportunity. Artists get to participate in a community, showing their work together, building enthusiasm for the local collective. Patrons can find in one place incredible splashes of local talent. Everyone involved can participate in the continued, and much needed, revitalization of historic Columbus neighborhoods still reeling from the closure of the textile mills decades ago. Highland Galerie is, at its core, a mission brimming with optimism—and it’s brimming over with excellent art.u By Tom Ingram
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gain and again, all signs pointed Dee Dee Tebeau to 2nd Avenue. Dee Dee was first drawn to the North Highland neighborhood by the example of Rob and Carrie Strickland, who help bring housing and educational opportunities to the area through their Truth Spring ministry. As the months went by and Dee Dee brought her son to Godwin Creek Golf Course to play, the question recurred, “how can I help the neighborhood?” She did not yet know how, but Dee Dee Tebeau the ideas began to take shape. Dee Dee’s connection to art in Columbus runs deep. Her grandmother, Mary Passailaigue, was an accomplished still life and landscape painter, one of the first women to be inducted into the prestigious Salmagundi Club in New York City, and instrumental in the founding of the Columbus Museum. With her grandmother’s vital influence, Dee Dee developed an artistic eye of her own, which she put to good use as an interior designer for twenty years. And here the idea of the galerie began to coalesce: a place to connect her children with a matriarch they never knew, a place to connect artists to one another and the larger Columbus community. “For a city of this size,” Dee Dee says of the community of artists who call Columbus home, “I think it would rival any larger city.” Dee Dee saw 2nd Avenue as a corridor. Connecting north Columbus to Uptown, and in its path North Highlands and the historic Bibb Village. On her own commute, she saw the people moving north and south, from work to restaurants, from home to shops. She passed the many promising brick buildings, many under-utilized. When she learned that Murray Jones was renovating the former Stone Furniture building, everything seemed to fall into place. The idea and place are both beautiful. Up front in the newly renovated Mill District Studios building is the bright and airy Highland Galerie, where local artists can show their work side by side, uniting artists of various styles and backgrounds under one
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Family Storytime We love families that read together. Join us for this program dedicated to families with young children (birth to 5 years) as we sing, play games, and most importantly, read great stories aloud. Every Monday, 10:30 a.m., South Columbus Public Library, 2034 South Lumpkin Road, Columbus Free GED Classes Do you wish you had your high school diploma? Let Columbus Technical College staff help you earn your GED in free, convenient afternoon classes. Don’t put your future on hold. Call (706) 243-2782 to get started. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 3 - 6 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Chess: Unplug from the Computer for Chess’s Sake Chess imitates life. Watch the moves you make. Learn winning strategies for chess and life from encouraging community mentors. Every Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Preschool Storytime Let’s start getting ready for preschool. In this storytime, we will develop literacy skills by reading books aloud, reciting rhymes together, playing games, singing songs and more. Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus ASL: Family Sign Language This is an introduction and opportunity to learn and practice basic signs and sentences. The goal is to become comfortable with American Sign Language and explore new ways to make friends. Every Wednesday, 4 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Game Night at Panera Enjoy an evening of fun gaming. Whether a first-timer or a gamer extraordinaire, we’ll have games that are fun for you. Come and go as you like, event is free. Every Wednesday, 6 p.m., Ranera Bread, 6301 Whitesville Road, Columbus Otaku Club Teens ages 12 to 18. Do you enjoy manga, anime or Asian culture? Then join the library as they explore all three through fun activities and anime watch parties. Every Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., South Columbus Public Library, 2034 South Lumpkin Road Lena Start Parenting Class Free class, free parenting kit, free books and lunch. Lena Start classes help parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers close the talk gap. Together with your class, you’ll explore practical strategies to start more conversations with children. Lena’s engaging curriculum will teach you brain-building talk skills through instructional videos, peer-group sharing, printed resources and self-reflection. Call (706) 3216322 to register. every Wednesday, 11 a.m., South Columbus Public Library, 2034 South Lumpkin Road Baby Story Time Baby, it’s time to read. This story time, designed specifically for babies and those just beginning to walk, is the perfect introduction to books, stories and music. Parents will take on the role of their baby’s first teacher. We’ll listen to stories, sing, move around, play with toys and more. Every Wednesday, 11:15 a.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus SBDC StartSMART Designed specifically for new business owners and serious entrepreneurs ready to start a business, SBDC Start SMART provides the resources and support to help put your dreams within reach. The program will help you build a business for today’s challenging times. Questions? Email columbus@georgiasbdc.org or call (706) 569-2651. Every Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., The University of Georgia SBDC, 3100 Gentian Boulevard, Columbus Saturday Morning Walking Tour One hour stroll along the brick-laden stretch of Broadway and its robust Uptown district. Hear the stories that helped transform Columbus from the wild western frontier settlement of Georgia into the “Jewel of the Chattahoochee.” Reservation required; vicinitytours.com Every Saturday, 9 a.m., Vicinity Tours, 1006 Broadway, Columbus LocaL
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Toddler Time at Launch Toddler time is set aside for children five and under to jump and enjoy the park. $10 pays for one toddler plus one guardian for the two hours. Every Saturday, 10 a.m., Launch Trampoline Park, 7607 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Click, Clack, Type Meet the ‘home keys’ before you meet homework. We can help your preschooler prepare to type. Call (706) 243-2782 to reserve a 30 minute slot. Every Saturday, 10 a.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Sensory Storytime Sensory Story Time is arranged to be welcoming and accommodating for young children on the autism spectrum or with similar developmental abilities. Programs include stories, rhymes, and sensory friendly songs and activities in a safe and structured environment. For more information, call the children’s department at 706-243-2679. April 5 & 19, 2 p.m. Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Spring Fling Carnival Admission is free, and unlimited ride specials daily. April 5 - 14, noon - 7 p.m., Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th Street Spring Auction: Rock of Ages Enjoy appetizers, cash bar, and silent and live auctions. $30 at the door. Proceeds benefit Community Spouses Club Scholarship and Community Grants Fund. April 5, 7 - 10 p.m., National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus 5th Annual Strut the Hooch Parade Strut the Hooch is an annual Spring event sponsored by Uptown Columbus, Inc. It is a parade of absolute silliness! The 5th annual Strut the Hooch Parade will kick off on Saturday April 6th, 2019 at 9:30AM EST at the Springer Theater. Parade route is along Broadway, between 10th and 13th Street, and then back again, so line up on either side, or the middle, of Broadway for an amazing view of our wacky participants (and be perfectly placed for fun swag! April 6, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Uptown Columbus Cuckoo’s New Nest Grand Opening Cuckoo’s Nest is moving to a bigger, better location. To celebrate, they’re having a huge opening day! April 6, 2 - 5 p.m., Cuckoo’s Nest Skateshop, 1250 Broadway, Columbus LGBT Block Party Hosted by Colgay Pride, this bi-monthly event includes two shows, drinks, dancing. Held at the Cantina, these events are always a big night of fun and great memories. April 6 & 20, and May 4, 11 p.m., 1030 Broadway, Columbus Harris County High School Cheerleader Mattress Fund Come get a better night’s sleep and support the 3rd Annual Harris County High School Cheerleader Mattress Fundraiser! We carry quality name brands like Simmons, Beautyrest and Therapedic priced up to 50% off retail. Financing and delivery are available. Every purchase benefits the Tiger Cheerleaders. April 6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Harris County High School, 8281 GA Highway 116, Hamilton, Ga. Drag Queen Storytime Fun the the whole family. Refreshments available. April 6, 11 a.m., Forgiving Heart United Church of Christ, 2946 Grant Road, Columbus Phenix City Riverpark Redezvous Joins us Saturday, April 6 from noon to 3 p.m., Eastern Time, along the Phenix City Riverwalk as we debut our new hammock park and live music by local blues prodigy Skylar Saufley! Hammocks will be provided or bring your own and enjoy a relaxing Saturday afternoon on the river. Adult beverages, soft drinks, and water will be available throughout the city’s very own RiverPark Entertainment District. April 6, noon - 3 p.m., Phenix City Riverwalk Words Take Flight! The Fountain City Teen Poetry Slam Finals The stage is set for the Fountain City Teen Poetry Slam Finals! Come out and be inspired as local youth poets vie for a spot on the slam team to represent the city at Brave New Voices 2019 in Las Vegas, NV this summer. We are ecstatic that The Bo Bartlett Center is serving as our venue for this year’s finals celebration. Come out and take in the visual and literary art that will be on display. If you’ve never been to a poetry slam and/or The Bo Barlett Center, do yourself a favor and mark your calendars today! Let’s witness the future take shape one word at a time! Admission is free. April 6, 3 - 5 p.m., The Bo Bartlett Center, 921 Front Avenue, Columbus 21st Annual Pink Ice Ball: Salute to the Harlem Renaissance Join the ladies of Rho Rho Omega chapter for our 21st annual Pink Ice Educational Ball to raise money for high school scholarships. This years’ theme is “Salute to the Harlem Renaissance”. We will be celebrating the Black Arts. Dinner will be served starting at 7:30 p.m. Dress is your best 1920’s/Harlem Renaissance outfit or formal attire.Tickets are $50 and can be purchased from a member of the chapter. Come experience an arts gallery experience from world-renowned artist Najee Dorsey. APR I L 2019
April 6, 7 p.m., Columbus Convention and Trade Center, 801 Front Avenue Haunted History Tour Do you think Columbus is haunted? Are you ready to learn some haunted history? This is the tour for you! Bring the whole family on this 90 minute walking tour. Register at columbuseatsfoodtours.com. April 12 & 26, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Uptown Columbus Pioneer Day A celebration of our past. There will be a wonderful quilt show and contest, blacksmiths, cast iron cooking, wagon rides, country and bluegrass music, food and craft vendors, and much more! April 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Historical Fort Mitchell, 561 Highway 165, Fort Mitchell, Al. Astronomy night at the CCSSC This event is Free!vCome out and join us for a night of stargazing at the CocaCola Space Science Center! Dr. Rosa Williams will start off with a presentation about what to expect at 8 pm, and we will have our fleet of mobile telescopes on hand with students to help guide you through the wonders of our universe! Observing will begin at 9 pm. April 13, 8 - 11 p.m., Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center, 701 Front Avenue Spring Fling 2019 A Saturday filled with local and regional crafters, live music with Jimmy Bass, good food, horse rides, petting zoo, kids games, train rides, face painter and so much more. April 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Main Street, Warm Springs, Ga. 6th Annual Autism Resource Fair and Fun Day Join the Autism Hope Center and Columbus Parks and Rec. for our 6th annual Autism Awareness Resource Fair and Family Fun Day. Take this opportunity to meet with service providers and advocacy agencies from across the region for free here in Columbus. Come find information and real solutions! The Family Fun Day includes: bouncy houses, carnival games, activities, hotdogs, popcorn, snow cones, and much more. The Autism Hope Center and Columbus Parks & Rec are proud to offer this event free of charge. April 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.m Pop Austin Rec Center, 1331 Alexander Street, Columbus 6th Annual Benefit for the Honor Project A program to increase the quality of life of hospice patients, especially our Veterans, by granting their final “wish” while leaving positive memories for their grieving family members. Live and silent auctions, kids activities, vendors, Carver HS JROTC drill team, Hawg Pit BBQ, home baked goodies, raffle items (55” 4K Smart TV, 30” digital electric smoker, and 8-QT Instant Pot Programmable Pressure Cooker). Music provided by Strand Entertainment, MC - Bob Jeswald. April 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Chattahoochee Harley-Davidson, 3230 Williams Road, Columbus Easter Egg Hunt For Toddlers, ages 18-36 months. Join us for a springtime storytime in the Aflac Storytime Room, followed by an Easter Egg Hunt in the Yancey Children’s Garden! Rain or shine. Don’t forget your baskets! April 18, 11 a.m. - noon, Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Columbus Lions vs. Jacksonville Sharks April 19, 7 p.m., Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th Street 2019 Easter Egg Roll for Project Lifesaver This event is open to the public and Autism Friendly. Please contact Lieutenant Kasey Trombley (706-225-3297), Sergeant Stephanie Bowers (706-653-4258) or Sergeant Spencer Franklin (706-653-4258) for additional information. April 20, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lakebottom Park, Columbus Phenix City Inaugural Adult Easter Egg Hunt Festivities include prizes for the best costumes, games, music, the Easter Bunny, a scavenger hunt, and eggs with hundreds of dollars in prizes throughout the Riverpark Entertainment District. Happy Heart Mirror Photobooth will also be onsite for an interactive, mirror photobooth that takes photobooth fun to a whole new level. Tickets are $10 per person and will include your choice of an adult beverage from Chattahoochee Brewing or a soft drink and water. Must be 21 or older to register. April 20, noon - 3 p.m., Chattahoochee Brewing, 505 13th Street, Phenix City, Al. Spring Swing Mark your calendars and plan to “Kick Up Your Heels” for the 4th annual Spring Swing in support of the CSU Dance Minor Program! This event is a partnership between the CSU College of the Arts and Pezold Family McDonald’s. This event will feature fantastic food, the best beverages, prizes, a couple’s dance contest and more! We will also feature The Shimmer Band, Atlanta’s entertainment powerhouse show band, throughout the evening. Also, support and applaud your favorite community dance team: Three teams of local participants will vie for the coveted Cougar Dance Cup! Watch for the team competitors to be revealed in February. LocaL
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Ages 16 and up; $10 per person. April 27, 6:30 - 11 p.m., Rankin courtyard and Livery, 1004 Broadway, Columbus Harlem Nights Scholarship Gala The Kaptivating and Sophisticated Kappa Alpha Sigma Alumnae chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is hosting it’s inaugural scholarship gala! So make sure to mark your calendars for April 27th. Ladies get your jazziest flapper girl outfit together. Fellas get your suits, vests, suspenders, shoes and ties and put together a dapper ensemble because we are going way back to the 1920s, Harlem Nights style. So please contact your favorite poodle for a ticket.. or two. You may also purchase a ticket via our PayPal with the link provided or by typing our email (kas05.info@ gmail.com) by logging in your own PayPal account. This is an event you won’t want to miss! April 27, 8 p.m. - midnight, The Liberty Theatre Cultural Center, 821 8th Avenue, Columbus Columbus Lions vs. Orlando Predators May 4, 7 p.m., Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th Street
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Top 5 Spring Day Trips from Columbus Pasaquan, Buena Vista, Ga.
Pasaquan, a Technicolor dream world situated on a seven-acre property outside Buena Vista, Ga., was built over three decades by outsider artist Eddie Owens Martin, and has been featured in publications all over the country. Visitors from around the world flock to this stunningly unique site. Martin, also known as St. EOM, was born in a small town near Buena Vista, and knew from a young age that he did not fit in with pre-war, southern, small town society. When he was still a boy, he ran away, hitchhiking to New York City, where he worked as a street hustler and fortuneteller. After his mother passed away, Martin returned permanently to her property in Buena Vista, where he began work on his singular life’s work, the construction of Pasaquan. After his death, Pasaquan went into decay for many years. Recently, with the help of the Kohler Foundation, Columbus State University and The Columbus Museum finished a major restoration of the site. Visitors can once again enjoy Pasaquan brilliant arrayed in all of the splendid color and detail originally created by Martin and his friends. A visit to Pasaquan is made even more fascinating should Day Trippers also visit the LaGrange Museum, which is currently showing never-before-seen paintings and sculptures by Martin; it doesn’t matter so much the order in which you visit these destinations, so long as you get out there and go. At Pasaquan, be sure to take a tour with caretaker Charles Fowler. Not only is Charles intimately knowledgeable of the site’s various nooks and crannies and of the history its lively history, he also worked and continues to work on the restoration of the art environment. When we say that Pasaquan is like no other place on earth, we are not being hyperbolic—and that’s exactly the way Eddie Owens Martin wanted it. 238 Eddie Martin Road, Buena Vista, Ga., (706) 507-8306, pasaquan.columbusstate.edu
Just south of Columbus, near the Alabama line, sits unincorporated Omaha, a community of fewer than 2,000 people, and certainly an odd place to find a craft brewery. Lucky for those who live within driving distance, though: Omaha Brewing Company is there, and they make excellent craft beer. Founded Dec. 12, 2012 by Robert and Stephanie Lee, Omaha Brewing is a family operation committed to craft and individuality. The current building, a 1940s school, ferments some fine beers, many of which you might have seen in bars, restaurants and liquor stores in Columbus. The Hannahatchee Creek IPA is a slightly hazy copper, has a refreshing malty backbone, and finishes with a strong citrus flavor resembling orange peels; it’s a hop-head’s delight. The NadaBanana is an American weis beer with huge banana and clove aromas followed by a wonderful taste of banana, vanilla and spices that finishes with a smooth, fruity aftertaste. With nine beers currently in production, Omaha supplies the Columbus area with delicious, local brew. Omaha Brewing is also a great destination. Whether you’re thirty after a morning at Pasaquan or Providence Canyon, or you’re just interested in seeing what a craft beer operation looks like, Omaha Brewing offers regular tour hours for visitors. Having launched a new core brand in May, the Gnat Knocker Helles Lager, now is the perfect time to trip down to Omaha and see for yourself why Omaha brews are some of our favorites. 265 Brew Street, Omaha, Ga., (229) 838-4779, omahabrewingcompany.com
Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park
Less than an hour north of Columbus, FDR State Park is the largest in Georgia and an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. There’s much to do and see on the park’s 9,049 acres. A day on the Pine Mountain Trail, part of the park’s 40 mile system, brings you
Providence Canyon Outdoor Recreation Area
Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon” is a testament to the power of man’s influence on the land. Massive gullies as deep as 150 feet were caused simply by poor farming practices in the 1800s, yet today they make some of the prettiest photographs in the state. The rare plumleaf azalea grows only in this region and blooms during July and August, when most azaleas have lost their color, making this the perfect time to visit for those hunting spectacular flora. The canyon soil’s pink, orange, red and purple hues make a beautiful natural painting at this quiet park. Visitors can enjoy views of the canon from the rim trail, taking care to stay behind fences and off the fragile canyon edge. Hikes who explore the deepest canyons will usually find a thin layer of water along the trail, indication of the water table below. Guests who hike canyons four and five might want to join the Canyon Climbers Club, and backpackers can stay overnight along the backcountry trail, which highlights portions of the canyon and winds through mixed forest. Camping, cottages and efficiency units are available nearby at Florence Marina State Park on 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George. 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin, Ga., (229) 838-6870 LocaL
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through some of our area’s most scenic landscapes, property verdant with hardwoods and pines, lined with creeks and dotted by small, refreshing waterfalls. These rolling mountains drew President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1924, to swim in the natural warm springs. The president liked the area so much that he built a modest home, completed in 1932, to which he returned throughout his presidency. The home is now a museum, where visitors can learn about his life and visit the pool that first attracted him. The park also benefits from many amenities built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a public work relief program, during the Great Depression. The CCC, which gave work to unemployed, unmarried men as part of Roosevelt’s New Deal, built cottages that visitors can still enjoy. Additionally, there are 109 campsites in the park, picnic shelters, and 16 backcountry campsites, for the most adventurous. If camping overextends your Day Trippin’ spirit, the park offers a slew of events, ranging from butterfly and bird watching to stream walks, during which visitors learn all about the abundant life found in the park’s aquatic environments. Reservations 800-864-7275, Park 706-663-4858, gastateparks.org/fdroosevelt
Downtown Auburn, Al.
Full of boutiques and restaurants, Downtown Auburn is the perfect day trip for any group of friends. With your girlfriends, you can explore the various local boutiques that specialize in selling clothing that caters to your own personal style. Behind the Glass specifically offers a broad range of clothing, shoes, and accessories that don’t adhere to the usual clothing found in commercial Photo by Samantha Bridges clothing stores. For the guys, be sure to check out Stamp, where you can find offbeat images and phrases printed on your favorite t-shirt. At lunch time, the options are endless. It’s up to you whether you prefer delicious BBQ from Moe’s where you’ll find a tree growing through the center of the bar and restaurant or a bison burger and fried green beans from the Hound. Whichever one you choose, be sure to stop by Toomer’s afterward for an ice cream cone or a glass of their famous lemonade. If you’re not feeling a heavy dessert, there’s always Steel City Pops across the street that specializes in gourmet popsicles made from local ingredients. For the caffeine enthusiasts, Coffee Cat can mix you up a great coffee soda with any flavoring you want to drive away the want for an afternoon nap or the sweet tooth craving. If you find yourself still in the area by night time, Avondale Bar and Taproom makes some of the best cocktails in town. With a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, the bartenders will suggest and make some a masterpiece that fits your needs. For dinner, stop by the Draft House for a hearty burger and a selection of over forty beers on tap. If you want to dine on the cheaper side, step into Little Italy for a slice of their cheese lover’s pizza for three dollars and a pitcher of beer for eight. Downtown Auburn caters to anyone who loves food, friendly people, and a great atmosphere.
BONUS: Columbus RiverWalk
Some days, you want some adventure without leaving town. Our very own Columbus RiverWalk is chock full of world-class fun and beautiful vistas. Between the Eagle & Phenix Mills and Dillingham Street, visitors to Uptown Columbus can find food and fun of all kinds. Visitors to the Waveshaper Island, just down the steps from the Eagle & Phenix Mills, is always an excellent place to take in beautiful sunsets and sunrises over the Chattahoochee River. This month, the island is particularly special, as for two days (April 13 and 14), visitors can watch the whitewater competition, Paddle South, as athletes from all over the country challenge the nation’s longest urban whitewater course. For food along Bay Avenue, 11th and Bay offers a unique spin on Southern cuisine, bringing you staples with style—everything is good, but if you’re having a hard time deciding, the Soul Burger is always right on. Kids will have a blast at Freenotes Harmony park; the playsets are unique, and outdoor instruments let children and parents explore their musical sides. The adjacent Splash Pad is the perfect place for kids to cool off when the afternoon get warm. Are you Ann adult looking for some watery fun? Walk across the street from the Splash pad to Whitewater Express; bring friends or join new ones on a guided run down the river. Looking to relax after an eventful day? At the southern end of Woodruff Park is the Hammock Park, where you can clip on and kick back with a book or a snack and watch the sun set over the river. And since you’re already there, take a stroll across the law to the Bo Barltett Center, a 18,425 square foot interactive gallery space, housed on the River Park Campus of Columbus State University. u LocaL
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Lots of extra fun for kids! Bouncy House, street hockey, face painting and souvenir photos. Raffle Prizes! April 6, 7 - 10 a.m., Feeding the Valley Food Bank, 6744 Flat Rock Road, Midland, Ga. Puppy Paw-ty Group Run and Adoption Day April 6, 6 a.m. - noon, Big Dog Fleet Feet, 1200 Broadway Championship Rugby Match Join the Columbus/Ft. Benning Rugby team as they compete against the Spartans of Gainesville, Ga. at home. The Cruisers beat the Spartans in their first matchup by only 4 points but are geared up and ready to send them home with another loss in this final battle! This is a free event so come out and cheer on your local rugby team to victory! April 6, 2 - 4 p.m., Cruiser Dome, 1904 Blanchard Boulevard, Columbus Walk MS: Columbus 2019 Walk MS brings together a community of passionate people for one powerful cause: to end MS forever. It is because of YOU and your involvement in Walk MS that people affected by multiple sclerosis have access to around-the-clock information, support and resources they need to live their best lives. Team up for someone you love and register today for Walk MS. With every step you take, we are closer to ending MS forever. If you have Walk MS questions, please contact the Fundraising Support Team at 1-855-372-1331 or FundraisingSupport@nmss.org. April 6, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Golden Park, 100 4th Street, Columbus Clubview Glow Fun Run and 5K Join us for a night of family fun: glow fun run and 5K, food trucks, glow games, a glow dance party, inflatables, and more! Also available for purchase will be glow accessories and glow face paint! All proceeds benefit literacy programs at Clubview Elementary. Students, parents, faculty and the entire Columbus community are invited to participate in the run or just join us for the festivities and cheer on our participants! April 12, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Clubview Elementary School, 2836 Edgewood Road, Columbus Paddle South The two days will consist of kayak competitions, whitewater games, live music, expo vendors, food and adult beverages. The event is free and open to all ages. April 13 & 14, noon, RiverWalk Island, Uptown Columbus The Great Bunny Chase 5K Our 5k festivities will begin at 12pm with a Bunny Hop 1/2 mile run for the kids on an out and back course on Robin Lake. At 1230pm our 5k will begin on a flat and fast course around Robin Lake and surrounding roads. What makes this great? We are dropping 3,000 easter eggs along the course and the Easter Bunny is waiting to be chased! Choose to chase the bunny or run and collect eggs along the way. Either way this will be a great way to kick off the Easter Weekend. After the 5k, Callaway Gardens will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt for the kids. April 20, noon - 2 p.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Sunrise Yoga on the Mountain Enjoy the mountaintop view during this beginner friendly yoga class with registered yoga teacher, Monique French. Bring a mat, or a thick towel, and wear comfortable clothing. $5 correct change at the site. Stone Amphitheater right of park office. April 27, Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA Highway 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. Light It Up Blue 5K and Fun Walk A fun community event to celebrate World Autism Awareness Month, includes a 5K run, followed by a one-mile walk, and other exciting activities including, arts and crafts, food, autism resources, bouncy house and much more! This event supports Chattahoochee Valley families affected by autism. We are “Keeping Funds Local, all proceeds will stay here to provide year-round support for the more than 3,000 local individuals affected by autism. According to the CDC, 1 in 59 children are on the autism spectrum. Therefore, the need for services and support has never been greater. April 27, 8 a.m. - noon, Cascade Hills Church, 727 54th Street, Columbus Want to see your event listed here? Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com
Monday Sunset Group Run @ Jarfly Hosted by Vikena Yutz of Project 42 Running. All paces welcome for fun routes through the neighborhoods of Midtown. Reflective gear and a headlamp are recommended. Stay afterwards for a beer, craft cocktails and delicious food. Feel free to chat with Vikena about her training programs. Every Monday, 6 p.m., Jarfly, 1358 13th Street, Columbus Dance Lessons Let’s Dance Ya’ll of Columbus host dance lessons every Monday. Country Line lesson begins at 6 p.m., and ballroom begins at 7 p.m.. Cost is $5 per person; no partner required. Every Monday, 6 - 8 p.m., Hilton Terrace Baptist Church, 2236 Warm Springs Road, Columbus Ladies Night at Treadstone Ladies, enjoy Treadstone Climbing Gym for only $10 from 6 p.m. till close. Every Wednesday, 6 p.m., Treadstone Climbing Gym, 4209 Milgen Road, Columbus Wednesday Sunset Group Run All paces welcome, dogs and strollers, too. Recommended to wear reflective gear and a headlamp. Enjoy a different route every week, a great way to explore Columbus. Afterwards, meet at Iron Bank Coffee for $2 drafts, coffee or other tasty beverage of your choice. Every Wednesday, 6 p.m., Big Dog Fleet Feet, 1200 Broadway, Columbus First Annual “Living Our Best Life” Fitness Walk Join Delta Rho Eta Sorority as they kick off their “Living Our Best Life” Mental and Physical Wellness National Initiative, sponsored by Tanisha David Fitness. The Initiative provides support, resources, practical tools and events to promote holistic well-being in the community. From March 4 through May 3, join the Sorority every Monday, Wednesday and Friday as they walk a mile along the Chattahoochee Riverwalk in Uptown Columbus. Open to the public (including accompanied children). No cost or RSVP. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 5:30 p.m., Chattahoochee Riverwalk, Uptown, Columbus Saturday Sunrise Pancake Breakfast Run This sunrise group run is an invigorating way to start the day, explore Columbus and watch the sunrise. All paces welcome. Stay after for pancakes, then head to Iron Bank for some coffee. Every Saturday, 6 a.m., Big Dog Fleet Feet, 1200 Broadway, Columbus Yoga for All: a donation-based class This is a drop-in class designed for all. No matter your yoga experience, your background, your history. Whether you are a current RFY member, old member, or have never stepped into a yoga studio. All walks of life are encouraged to join. Class is one hour and designed for all levels. A $5 cash only donation is appreciated, but not required. Please wear comfortable, breathable clothing that you can easily move in. Every Saturday, 11 a.m., River Flow Yoga and Wellness, 6801 River Road, Columbus Cougarthon The purpose of Cougarthon is to promote awareness and raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) by bringing together student groups and supporting those in our community who benefit from our Children’s Hospital at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital. The students will be “locked-in” the Lumpkin Center for 6 hours of dancing. During this time, we will also have numerous activities, games and challenges all in an effort to raise funds. The student committee is working hard to make this a successful event! This year’s goal is to raise $20,000! April 5, 6 p.m. - midnight, Frank G. Lumpkin Center, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus Out Run Hunger 5K and Fun Run Please bring a non-perishable food item and join us for an open house. Register online: feedingthevalley5k.com or print and complete registration form, make check payable to Fundracers and mail to FTV 5K, 2624 Allsborough Way, Dacula, Ga. 30019 Or register in person on Race Day. LocaL
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Trivia and Beer Night
Brush up on your knowledge of useful (or useless) facts with trivia. Enjoy prizes and great friends. Every Thursday, 7 - 10 p.m., Chattabrewchee Southern Brewhouse, 709 4th Avenue, West Point, Ga.
North Highland Farmers Market at MercyMed
This market is a unique collaboration between MercyMed, UGA Extension, Georgia Organics, Wholesome Wave Georgia and local farmers, We provide double dollars to SNAP recipients. And with its convenient location on 2nd Avenue, it’s an easy stop for downtown workers heading home. First and third Wednesdays, 4 - 6 p.m., MercyMed of Columbus, 3702 2nd Avenue
All Day Happy Hour
Every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Houlihan’s, 800 Front Avenue, Columbus
Taco Tuesdays at Circa
Enjoy made-to-order tacos and signature cocktails. Every Tuesday, 5 - 10 p.m., Circa Cocktails and Lounge, 11 West 9th Street, Columbus
Bites of Uptown Food Tour
You’ll stroll through the beautiful tree-lined streets of Uptown Columbus. You’ll stop at five to six local eateries to sample some of the best food this town has to offer. You’ll leave satisfied, educated, and entertained! Every Saturday, 11 a.m., My Boulánge, 111 12th Street, Columbus
Uptown Happy Hour Tour
Two hours, three restaurants or bars, appetizers and signature drinks. Fun for all. Ages 21 and up. April 5 & 19, and May 3, 5:30 p.m., The Black Cow, 115 12th Street, Columbus
Teacher’s Kickback Happy Hour
Calling all teachers, school employees, and daycare providers. First martini is $2 with ID. Taco and drink specials. April 5, 5 - 8 p.m., Circa Cocktails and Lounge, 11 West 9th Street, Columbus
Omaha Brewing Co. 3 Year Anniversary Celebration
We will have live music with Neal Lucas from 1-4pm and the The Shelby Brothers from 5-9pm. Chicken Salad Chick, Tuesdays Taco Truck, and Famous Nate’s Food Truck will also be there serving some great food! On tap will be limited release beers, plenty of new brands including various barrel-aged beers, sour projects and tap room only brews! There will be 24+ beers available on tap.Cash-only token stations available for the quickest transactions, but all forms of payment are accepted. No tickets required for admission, open to the general public. April 6, 1 - 9 p.m., Omaha Brewing Company, 265 Brew Street, Omaha, Ga.
Farm to Tableaux
Farm to Table(aux) brings together art & food lovers to enjoy a farm-to-table feast of fresh and seasonal dishes prepared by local chefs alongside the imaginative productions and performances of local artists and performers. During the Cocktail Reception, 4-5 community-based designers or artists each produce a spectacular tableau using local models, actors, friends, or volunteers. The local cause takes the stage during the seated program, and guests are served culinary delicacies from local chefs then feast on entertainment and performances. April 6, 6 - 9 p.m., The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road
Wild Leap 2019 Grilled Cheese Showdown
We’re celebrating National Grilled Cheese Day with a deliciously cheesy event! The 2nd Annual Wild Leap Grilled Cheese Showdown will be serving up bites of glorious, cheesy, goodness all day long to answer the question: who has the best grilled cheese around? Enjoy a day of delicious eats, live local music, your favorite Wild Leap beers and brewery games. April 20, 2 - 6 p.m., Wild Leap Brew Co., 308 Main Street, LaGrange, Ga.
Spring for the Green
Bluegrass, barbecue, beer and wine at the beautiful Spencer Environmental Center. Support Trees Columbus by purchasing your raffle ticket for a chance to win $10,000 cash! Each ticket includes admission for 2. Children 12 and under free. Tickets at treescolumbus.org. April 23, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Trees Columbus, 303 12th Street, Columbus
Taste of Richland & Market 2019
Food, wine and spirits festival featuring the best artisan products from south Georgia. April 28, 2 - 5 p.m., Richland Distilling Company, 355 Broad Street, Richland, Ga.
Uptown’s RiverFest
To kick off the 2019 Columbus Whitewater Season, Uptown Columbus is hosting RiverFest Weekend presented by Salt Life May 3rd and 4th. A destination for food lovers, the Dillingham Street Bridge will host food trucks and local eateries. Shopaholics will have the opportunity to shop local artisans on Dillingham Street at CSU. In honor of the celebration of our river, Whitewater Express will be offering $25 rafting trips all weekend long. Admission is free all weekend. May 3 at 5 p.m., May 4 at 11 a.m., Uptown Columbus
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arlton Dickey first became interested in framing while in school. He spent every lunch break visiting a framing shop on Hamilton Road, where the owner would show him the ropes—lessons about glass, how to back pieces, and how to match frames with the art they would enclose. He also began learning about black art, individual artists and styles, and how important art is to the community. After decades as a school teacher and coach in Muscogee County, most people call him Coach Dickey. While dedicated to helping young people become well-rounded adults, Coach Dickey continued to pursue his involvement in the art community. For a year he framed art in his garage. Then, in 1996, he began renting a house in Midtown (1325 17th Street, Columbus) from the family of one of his athletes. He has been there ever since, collecting and framing art for people all over the Chattahoochee Valley.
Coach Dickey’s business is a perfect example of why shopping local is good for consumers, owners and the entire community. Getting down to brass tacks: Coach Dickey frames art for about thirty percent less than the big box stores. With his decades of experience framing and eye for art, the quality of his work, though less expensive, is unmatched. It’s a simple formula: less expensive, better quality work, from an artisan you can trust. The shop is orderly, if crowded. Art proliferates everywhere, and browsing is a joy, not only for those with work to frame but also for those looking for work in which to invest. “I buy art from the artists themselves,” Coach Dickey told us, “so everybody in here I know,” he says of the work in his shop. Over the years, Coach has branched out from black art and now collects all manner of quality work, from decorative to commemorative. For more than 20 years now, Coach Dickey has framed art for Columbus. Whether you have a child who drew you something special at school you want to protect, or you’re a major artist like Najee Dorsey, who frequents the shop, whatever your framing needs, Coach Dickey is the man to care for your most prized pieces of work. Visit him Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and on Saturdays 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. u LocaL
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like the title to a Van Morrison song or II justtthesounds name of a Blue Oyster Cult album. It is not. made it up and although I by no means, am a
poet, I have been a bartender for many years. One thing that has always been a constant, in my time behind the bar, is when the girls ask to “Make me something SWEET,” if you send them away with something BLUE, more times than not, another girl or even a gaggle of girls will come back asking for that “Blue Drink” you just made. Girls love blue drinks. So guys when your girl says “ just order me a drink”, and you have no idea what to get them, my advice? Stick with something blue and sweet. One of my favorites is the Blue Mother “F”er (all the cool kids know what it means). I like it because at its core, the BMF is a quick drink to make and hence easy to remember when, at the busiest part of the night, a bartender gets knocked out of the zone by that question, “Just make me something SWEET.” With that being said, the BMF is also a recipe that is easy to mix up in a large batch for shooters or quick pours, out of a pitcher, at home and at poolside parties. Just like many mixed drinks that have been around for some time, the BMF has several ways of being put together. I have listed a few of these ways in which to make my beloved BMF, and some other drinks of BLUE just in time for Spring.
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BLUE MOTHER “F”ER
3 oz vodka or Citron vodka 3 oz Blue Curacao liqueur 3 oz sweet and sour mix.
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½ oz vodka ½ oz gin ½ oz rum ½ oz tequila ½ oz blue curacao liqueur 1 ½ oz sweet and sour mix 5 oz sprite
Shake all ingredients, minuse the sprite, together in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a collins glass filled with ice cubes, top off with sprite. Garnish with a cherry.
ADIOS MOTHER “F”ER SHOT ½ oz vodka ½ oz gin ½ oz rum ½ oz tequila ½ oz blue curacao liqueur Pour in a shaker with ice all ingredients together and shake well. Strain into a shot glass. Drop a cherry in and serve.
DIAMOND BLUE * ¾ oz Gin ¾ oz Crème de violette ¼ oz Blue curaçao 1 Lemon wedge 3 oz Champagne
Add the gin, crème de violette and Curaçao to a mixing glass. Squeeze the lemon wedge into the glass and discard. Fill with ice. Stir, and strain into a Champagne flute. Top with the Champagne and garnish with a light dusting of edible silver powder.
BLUE MARGARITA 1 ½ ounces tequila 1 oz blue curaçao 1 oz fresh lime juice Optional: salt or sugar (for rimming) Garnish: orange slice & cherry or lime wedge
If you like, rim a chilled margarita glass with the salt or sugar. Pour all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and pour everything into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lime wedge or an orange slice and cherry.
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