The LocaL, February 2020

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STUFF TO READ

Letter from the Publisher

PAWS Humane Society

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FUN, FOOD & YOU

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UPSTREAM

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COLUMBUS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL Vital Vittles IV, Bread of Life - PART 3 The Best Films of the 2010’s

Dead Things by Eliza Daffin

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LOCAL CHOICE AWARDS

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UP FACTORY

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Using The Process Of Decay To Reveal The Beauty Of Deep, Southern Landscapes Motivation Is Fake News Winners & RunnerUps

At the Heart of History

Loving Your Body Is More Than Fitness, It’s Art

lived in Columbus, Ga on and off for most of my life, Iof ’veand every time I’ve moved back home, it’s been this time year. It’s my absolute favorite.

February is still a bit cold, but most of the month is typically sunny. A small hint of spring is in the air and there’s a chance, as the sun begins to tilt, that you may even find a few days that truly do feel like spring, except without all the bugs and pollen.

As I’m writing this, we just ended the month of January with the LocaL Choice Awards. And let me tell you, we had so much fun honoring you: our winners, nominees, sponsors, friends and readers who all truly make it happen. Thank you again from all of us at the LocaL. We can’t wait to do it again with you next year.

We’ve included all the category winners for you in this month’s issue.

My biggest takeaway from the Awards Show was when we honored Mr. Clason Kyle with the Vanguard Award for Journalistic Innovation. I was reminded of how journalism has such an impact on the community, and as journalists, the responsibility we have to always express compassion, empathy and most importantly, integrity.

That’s why in this month’s issue. We’re shining a light on the Liberty Theatre, a true gem in our community for so many years. Shae Anderson gave her time to us, and we love the message she shares. It takes a village to keep our arts community alive and I hope you’ll play a part in growing this type of culture for years to come.

For now, please enjoy all that February has to offer here in this little nook of the south. From Dead Things with Eliza Daffin, to Loving our Bodies like Art with Erika Junco, 2020 is off to a great start. Don’t forget to pace yourselves.

Thanks for reading, Monica Jones

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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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Monica Jones publisher@thelocalcolumbus.com ads@thelocalcolumbus.com editor@thelocalcolumbus.com

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Mat Cornett

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Scott Berson

ADVERTISING | PUBLIC RELATIONS Anastasia Tikka

CONTRIBUTORS & CREDITS

Scott Berson Joe Miller Tricia Montgomery Natalie Downey Lily G Jennifer S. Sheffield S. Adam Icard COVER PHOTO PROVIDED BY the Liberty Theatre

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Society COLUMBUS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL Half Off Tuesdays @ The Lunch Box Museum

Take ½ off your admission price every Tuesday. Opens 10 a.m. The River Market Antiques and Lunch Box Museum, 3218 Hamilton Road, Columbus

Sketching Under the Skylight

Leave your voices at the door & witness the power of the creative process as professional artists sketch from a live model in costume under the magical skylights of the Bo Bartlett Center. Free admission and open to the public.

The second Thursday of each month. 4 p.m., The Bo Bartlett Center, 921 Front Avenue, Columbus

Golden Gallery In Honor of Black History Month

Please join us as we honor our phenomenal Art Coach Cynthia Golden Frasier and her art selections in honor of Black History Month. Her artwork will be on display beginning January 29th through the month of February.

February 6, 3 p.m., 100 Spring Harbor Drive, Columbus

Native Flute & Drums

Have you ever wondered what makes a Native American flute sound so unique or how their drums are similar (or not!) to other native cultures? In addition to playing native compositions, local musicians Stephanie Payne and Caroline Vaughan will go through how these instruments are constructed and the meaning behind their construction in this delightful concert/lecture.

Thursday, February 6, 7 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Rd, Columbus

Clement Arts Bullet Journaling Workshop

The Bullet Journal system can be a creative and fun way to track the past, order the present, and design the future.

We’ll learn the reasons for bullet journaling, discover the basic bujo components, and dive into setting up our own journals. Bring your own journal. $35. Saturday, February 8, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Clement Arts, 2303 Double Churches Road, Columbus

Keith Phillips Art Gallery

Come meet the Artist Keith Phillips and enjoy his inspirational and thought-provoking art pieces! Saturday, February 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 3878 E Britt David Road, Columbus

Black History Heritage Trail Bus Tour

It’s Black History All Year Around. . . Come join Unique Epiphany on the Columbus Bus Tour as we visit the Historic St. James AME Church, Ma Rainey Museum, Mildred L. Terry Library, many markers, and the historical Liberty Theater. . . and much more! $20. February 8, 10 a.m., 3878 East Britt David Road, Columbus

LOOK! @ Lunchtime

A collaborative viewing exercise and dialogue centered on works of art from the Museum’s permanent collection.

Jonathan Frederick Walz, Ph.D., Director of Curatorial Affairs & Curator of American Art, will facilitate.

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February’s topic is “‘Thomas Hovenden, “Contentment.’”

Tuesday, February 11, 12:15 - 12:30 p.m., Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Rd

Fred Fussell Lunch and Lecture

Local historian Fred Fussell will be our first featured speaker for 2020. Fred will speakon the life and music of Ma Rainey. Fred will share details of her professional life, her multiple and widespread affiliations in the world of music and entertainment, her lifelong position as one of America’s first and most highly influential recording artists, and the connections that she maintained in Columbus throughout her life. $10. Thursday, February 13, 12 - 1 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 821 8th Avenue, Columbus.

Valentine’s Clay Night Out

Let your imagination take flight on our Valentine’s Clay Night Out! Something different than waiting in line for the restaurant to eat at. You get basic instructions to let your imagination soar. What’s included? 1ish pound of clay, paint colors of your choice, 2 firings (1 to bisque fire clay, 1 to glaze fire). Bring your favorite person ($44) or just come by yourself ($22). Friday, February 14, 7 p.m., Bare Ware Pottery Studio, 3912 Woodruff Rd, Columbus

One Road Tells Many Stories

Learn about the intersections of Creek Indian and African-American 19th century life along the historic Federal Road that stretched from GA into AL penetrating Creek territory situated along the GA/AL border. Shari L. Williams, The Ridge Executive Director & Ph.D. Candidate, Auburn University, will highlight interactions of Creeks, settlers, and enslaved persons as the Federal Road evolved from a prehistoric NativeAmerican hunting and trading path into a conduit for U.S. westward expansion and a contributor to Creek Indian forced removal. Tuesday, February 18, 5 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus

Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus Spring Pops Concert

The Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus presents an evening of epic entertainment featuring the music of John Williams. Some of the most memorable themes ever written for the silver screen will take guests on a journey through space and fantasy. $15-$30. Thursday, February 27, 6:15 - 9 p.m., St Luke Ministry Center, 301 11th Street, Columbus

Black History Concert Celebration

Timothy Gabriel of Lion and Lamb Music will be in concert at Eddy Middle School for their annual Black History Celebration. Thursday, February 27, 2 p.m., Eddy Middle School, 2100 South Lumpkin Road, Columbus Want to see your event listed here?

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GOING INTO 2020 LIKE...

uthanasia: the word conjures up mixed emotions. From E sadness, discouragement to

anger, it is a word and a topic that is mired with controversy.

While no one likes to talk about it, within animal control and shelters, sadly, it is a reality.

At our own Columbus Animal Control, more than 800 animals were euthanized in 2012. Today, we march into 2020 celebrating one year of no-euthanasia of animals due to lack of space.

This has become a reality through the partnership and help of Paws Humane Society, Animal Ark, Animal SOS, volunteers, rescues and other organizations.

From the Paws perspective, community programs are vital to the success of Columbus Animal Control.

Our Community Cats program prevents unwanted litters of cats through Trap Neuter Release (TNR), helping shelters and rescues as well as animals and pet owners.

In the South we are unique. We have too many animals available, while in the North, there are not enough. Our Paws Transportation Program works with organizations, including Animal SOS and others, to assist in the transportation and placement of animals that might otherwise face euthanasia due to overcrowding. Animals travel to many places, including Hope Rescue in Pennsylvania and the North Shore Animal League in New York.

Foster parents also play a big role. Sometimes a pet’s stay is days, weeks or months. Others may find new homes immediately. Fostering offers a temporary solution assisting in the overall solution. This year alone, Paws ended 2019 with a total of 765 animals receiving foster care.

Lastly, volunteers are the core of any humane organization or rescue group. Paws Volunteers logged more than 69,000 In volunteer hours in the past year alone.

No matter the name of your organization or where you are located, it is important to work together because, at the end of the day, we’re all working toward the same mission: to save animals. And every animal should have the same chance to succeed.

If you are interested in helping our community reach year two of zero euthanasias, you can learn more about the Paws programs, including volunteering, fostering or owning your own fur-ever friend, at www. pawshumane.org.u Tricia Montgomery is the new CEO for Paws Humane Society and now lives in Columbus. Email her at pmontgomery@pawshumane.org with your comments and story ideas.

Adoption Hours: Mon-Fri•10am-6pm, Sat•10am-5pm, 4900 Milgen Road Columbus, GA 31907 •pawshumane.org office@pawshumane.org (706) 565-0035 • Vet Clinic phone number (706) 987-8380 F EBR UAR Y 2020

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months issue. We learned how to make our Iloafnownlast bread. Now that we have successfully made a of bread -- and it is delicious. so what have we

learned? Every loaf of bread is different. Every loaf has its own set of variables, its own parameters to provide that one bite of bliss. We add a spot of jam or a pat of butter. We add nothing and just let the bread shine.

Sure, the bread could stand on its own legs, but what if there were other ingredients we could add to really give our bread an edge at the next social gathering? We’ll get to that soon.

What if we cultivated that dough? Allowed the natural yeast to develop a flavor all on it’s own?

The common denominator I’d like to stress here is “owning your loaf.” And the first part of owning a loaf is becoming a God. The idea is that you cultivate a dough and allow the natural yeasts in the air to flavor the dough. Once you have a nice sour flavor, you make a dough out of that and bake. BOOM! Sourdough Bread.

The thing is, most people don’t really know how to make a sourdough starter (we in the bread biz call this a “Mother”). Just like the mother that gives you life, this mother gives “life” to the dough and, if cultivated correctly, the loaf will be just as unique and extravagant as any individual on this Earth. So let’s create, my God brethren.

To create a good mother, we have to use the same ideas that go with the ideas of making a good loaf. Proper water temperature, good flour, the appropriate receptacle to incubate, a good covering, and patience. To create a starter, you should be able to wait a bit. Extracting yeast from your everyday air takes a little time so let’s get real. If you’re going to make a starter, you have to use “dat whole wheat” (no gluten-free for this venture).

Let’s begin with a good receptacle to hold our starter in. You could use a bucket, a mason jar, a deli container, a Ziploc bag, or anything else, as long as you can maintain control over the starter. Remember, friends, we are gods to this starter. Speaking of being an all-knowing being to our creation, give your starter a name. It may seem trivial, but psychologically, it LocaL

will give you an edge. Once you name your creation, you will be more willing to take care of it. My favorite name I use is “Emmet” (after my grandfather). I have 3 different “Emmets” developing right now..

A starter takes from 5 to 7 days to really develop.

Start with our starter feed. You need to “feed” the starter with the same amount of flour and water that you start with. Hypothetically, if you were to start the starter with 25 grams of flour and 25 grams of water, you would let that mixture (what we call a poolish) sit for 24 hours. Discard ½ of that poolish and feed with the exact same amount of flour(25g) and water(25g).

The actual mixing of the feeding mix infuses the yeast into the mixture. Keep doing this over and over

for 7 days (daily) and you have a starter. In turn, any time you see a bread recipe that calls for a certain amount of yeast, you can use as much of your starter to suffice. If you really want to boost that sourdough flavor, add 2 grams of instant yeast per every 2000g of workable bread dough.

Now, what if we want to add some other ingredients to the bread? What of your focaccia, olive loafs, pimento breads, and beer breads? There are a few different ways we can tackle these obstacles.

If there are solid ingredients you’d like to put into the bread, all you have to do is fold the ingredients into the dough. If there is a liquid that you’re trying to infuse into the bread, simply hydrate the dough with your prefered liquid.

Infused bread flavors are up to you as a bread maker. If you want to put peppermint in your bread, just infuse it in the process.

Infusing flavors are huge at this point in our everyday lives.

We infuse syrups into coffee drinks, cookies, cured meats, breads, and even infuse air at this point. But one excellent way to infuse flavors is actually making the beautiful macaron. A modern marvel in the technique and production of a simple cookie, the macaron has been a complex and perplexing cookie for chefs and home cooks alike. Next month, we’ll dive right into this phenomenal cookie and go through the macaronage process to create the perfect French macaron. u Keep Moving Forward, my friends! #KMF @adam.icard

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adventure that reminds us that our dreams are within reach. $49-$120. Feb 20-21 at 7:30 p.m., Feb 22 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., February 23 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th Street, Columbus

Public Indecency: A Columbus Comedy Showcase

Dylan Boyd and Mike Murphy host PUBLIC INDECENCY: A COLUMBUS COMEDY SHOWCASE at Pop Uptown in the heart of the Broadway strip. Auburn favorites Mike Ware and David Dettmering feature, with Columbus locals Nicole Sanders and Guy Dudley bringing their infamous takes on storytelling to the event.

Martin Grant finalist JAMES ETCHISON headlines with his half-hour full of gutbusting one-liners. $10 at the door. Friday, February 21, 8 p.m., Pop Uptown, 1234 Broadway, Columbus

Akeelah and the Bee

NO SHAME THEATRE

Akeelah is an 11- year old girl growing up in a tough Chicago neighborhood. She is surrounded by realistic obstacles many young people face—crime, violence, drug abuse, and the stress of wanting a better life. When her teacher pressures her into competing in her school’s Spelling Bee, Akeelah meets other competitors from different walks of life. She rises to the challenge of the Bee and learns that through hard work, perseverance, and friendship, words can change her world. $10-$18. February 21, 22, 28, 29 at 7 p.m. & February 22, 23, and March 1 at 2 p.m., Springer Opera House McClure Theatre, 103 10th Street, Columbus

No Shame is an uncensored evening of original performance that allows anyone to explore their creative potential. Signup begins at 9:30 p.m., and the first fifteen to signup get a five minute time slot to perform original material. Admission is $5 for all, including performers. There are just three rules: all acts have to be original material; all acts have to be five minutes or less; and you can’t break anything, including yourself, the space or the law. Every Friday, 10 p.m., Springer Opera House, 103 East 10th Street, Columbus

Waitress

Uptown Originals

Inspired by the beloved 2007 film starring Keri Russell, Waitress is the Broadway musical that tells the story of Jenna Hunterson, an expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town. A baking contest and the town’s new doctor may offer her a fresh start, but Jenna must summon the strength to rebuild her own life in this uplifting celebration of friendship, motherhood and the magic of a well-made pie. $32-$90. Wednesday, February 26, 7:30 p.m., Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, 910 South College Street, Auburn

Open Mic at the Cantina. Mike Murphy and Dylan Boyd host a night of comedy that involves the theme: family. Let’s be thankful for cheap beer, free comedy and good laughs. Free admission. Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., The Cantina Grill Bar & Lounge,1030 Broadway, Columbus

Up Close … and Funny!

Join comedy duo Jerry Farber (known for his comedy shows in Atlanta and the Loft and James Etchison (from No Shame Theatre) as they bring the laughs in a small but inviting room along with the best standup comedians from near and far. A great night out at one of Columbus’s best restaurants. Cover is $5. For reservations or booking, call Jerry (404) 414-6667 or James (334) 444-0879. Every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Lemongrass Thai and Sushi, 2435 Wynnton Road, Columbus

2020 Follies

The Junior League of Columbus proudly presents “Follies 2020.” Written and directed

by Jaime Donegan, this musical variety show promises singing, dancing and comedy acts by many familiar faces from our community. $35. Friday, February 28, 6 p.m., RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus

Crown and Comedy at The Loft

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Two comedy shows every week, hosted by The LocaL’s Choice Award Winner for Favorite Comic, Lil’ Bit. Enjoy $7 Crown Royal and ordering from the full dinner menu. Tickets are $10. Every Thursday, 7 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus

It is Annie Desmond’s sixteenth birthday and her friends have decided to help her celebrate in style, complete with a brand new tattoo. Before her special night is over, however, Annie and her friends enter into a life-altering pact. When Annie tries to make good on her promise to her friends, she is forced to take a good look at the world that surrounds her. She befriends Malik, who promises a bright future, and Keera, whose evangelical leanings inspire Annie in a way her young parents have not been able to do. In the end, Annie’s choices propel her onto an irreversible path in this story that combines wit, poetry, and hope. $12-$20. February 28 & 29 at 7:30 p.m., March 1 at 2:00 p.m., March 5-7 at 7:30 p.m., CSU Riverside Theatre, 6 West 10th Street, Columbus Want to see your event listed here? Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com

Fountain City Open Mic

Bi-Weekly Open Mic night is happening. Play some music, read poetry, do some comedy, etc. Sign up sheet goes out at 6:30 and things usually kick off around 7. See y’all there. February 13 & 27. 6:30 p.m., Fountain City Coffee, 1007 Broadway, Columbus

Cats

Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater — “Memory.”

Winner of 7 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, CATS tells the story of one magical night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. The original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera, School of Rock, Sunset Boulevard), original scenic and costume design by John Napier (Les Misérables), all-new lighting design by Natasha Katz (Aladdin), all-new sound design by Mick Potter, new choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) based on the original choreography by Gillian Lynne (Phantom) and direction by Trevor Nunn (Les Misérables) make this production a new CATS for a new generation! $69. Feb 11 and 12, 7:30 p.m., RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus

Brahms Piano Quintet with The Calidore Quartet

Wednesday, February 12, 7:30 p.m., RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus

Music City Hit-Makers

It’s Bluebird Café meets Symphony Hall. Treat your Valentine to this spectacular concert.

Award-winning songwriters join the CSO and offer intimate acoustic performances of the songs they penned for Nashville’s most notable stars! $20-$40. Friday, February 14, 7:30 p.m., RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus

Cirque du Soleil: AXEL

Cirque du Soleil is back on ice with AXEL, a new electrifying experience fusing worldclass ice skating with breathtaking acrobatics. Follow AXEL and his dynamic group of friends whose passion for live music and graphic arts come to life in an exhilarating LocaL

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The Best Films of the 2010’s The second decade of this century was a good one for cinephiles (even though my favorite director Lucrecia Martel made just one film in the whole 10 years). Here, in no particular order, are 15 of my top films from the 2010s: Moonlight Winner of the Best Picture Oscar in 2017, this beautifully hued and deeply empathic film shows one man’s wayward journey through a tryptic of powerful episodes in his young life. Perfect entry point to exploring the art of cinema Pain and Glory A deeply moving

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autobiography by Pedro Almodovar that offers Antonio Banderas’s best performance of his career – his first ever Oscar-nominated role.

Zama Lucrecia Martel brings her singular style of cinematic storytelling to this period piece about a functionary of the Spanish crown desperate to leave his godforsaken South American outpost. A richly allegorical film that reveals more each time you watch it.

Roma After hitting it big in Hollywood, Alfonso Cuarón used his clout – and the budget and technology of a blockbuster – to make a towering movie monument to the woman who worked as a maid for his family.

Paterson Adam Driver plays a bus-driving poet named Paterson in Paterson, NJ in this poignant and poetic film by American auteur Jim Jarmusch.

Boyhood Twelve years in the making, this story of one boy’s life is a true breakthrough in filmmaking – the characters all grow and age before our very eyes.

Nostalgia for the Light A lyrical documentary that juxtaposes the many telescopes arrayed across the high desert of Chile against the remains of the thousands who were “disappeared” during that country’s dictatorship and buried in the same desert.

Exhibition A meditation on the entwined lives of a married couple, both of them artists, who live in an odd and beautiful modernist house in London, by British auteur Joanna Hogg.

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Twin Peaks: The Return Technically this is a tv series, but it holds together like an epic film that burrows deep and wide into the limitless imagination and vision of David Lynch. Truly a pinnacle in the career of this peerless master of the weird.

Night Moves American auteur Kelly Reichardt spins a heady and slow-burning thriller about a group of environmental terrorists who set out to blow up a dam in the Pacific Northwest.

Also check out her more recent Certain Women, a tryptic of touching tales set under the Montana Big Sky. Hale County This Morning, This Evening RaMell Ross, a high school photography teacher, crafted this gorgeous and contemplative documentary about life in Hale County, Alabama.

Catch it on Amazon Prime.

Jauja Vigo Mortensen plays a Danish colonialist stationed in Patagonia whose daughter disappears to another realm of time and space, known to the natives as Jauja. Full of gorgeous, other-worldly landscapes and a similarly far-out plot.

Cemetery of Splendour Thailand’s Apichatpong Weerasethakul spins a ghostly and mythic drama about a group of soldiers who’ve come down with a sleeping disease that keeps them forever in battle with dream spirits.

Happy Hour This epic story of four women in their thirties in Kobe, Japan, clocks in at more than five hours, but the story and performances are so riveting it leaves viewers wishing it hadn’t ended so soon. All five main actors shared the best actress award at the Locarno International Film Festival.

American Honey British auteur Andrea From The Movie American Honey

Arnold’s first American film about a young woman who escapes an abusive home in Oklahoma by joining a shady traveling magazine subscription sales crew. Her signature cinema-verité style is in peak form.u

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Open Mic with Matt Kirkley

Musicians are welcome to come and show off their skills and hidden talents. All musicians wishing to play must sign up in advance. Sign up at 7 p.m., music from 8 until 9. Stay afterward for Mango Strange. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus

Cabaret Wednesday’s @ Crowne Hookah

Great food, great drinks and great Hookahs.

Entertainment and singing with a touch of comedy.

Every Wednesday, 7 – 10 p.m., Crowne Hookah Restaurant & Lounge, 1113 Broadway, Columbus

Thursday Night Thunder of Live Music @ Wild Wing Cafe

Every Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Wild WIng Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus

Songwriter Showdown 2020

Six songwriters, eighteen songs, winner and one runner up moving on the the Final February 10. First Prize $500, second $300 and third $200. Audience has a vote. Come support live local original music and enjoy the drinks at the new Hideaway Lounge. Feb 3 and Feb 10 at 7 p.m., Hideaway Lounge, 7466 Blackmon Rd, Columbus Teenage Bottlerocket, Tightwire, X-Ray Vision, and Not Warren @ The Plughouse All ages. No fights, drugs, or alcohol. $18. Thursday, Feb 6, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. The Plughouse, 2202 Elm Drive, Columbus

The Compound Trap & Paint

DJ Fresh in the building mixing the hottest in TRAP music to get your creativity flowing! Price includes entry and all supplies (easel, paint, brushes, your choice of presketched canvas or blank canvas). Tickets are $25 advance purchase or at the door. Saturday, February 8, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., 4261 Macon Rd, Columbus

Feast IV Eyes @ Chattabrewchee Southern Brewhouse

A two-piece band from Atlanta, self proclaimed “Alternative Indie Soul”, their sound bridges the gap between Pop, acoustic, and R&B driven Indie Rock.

Saturday, February 8, 8 p.m., Chattabrewchee Southern Brewhouse, 1301 6th Ave, Columbus

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Parker House Band @ Wild Wing Cafe

Saturday, February 8, 9 p.m., Wild Wing Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus

Krosis @ The Plughouse

Sunday, February 9, 2020, 7 p.m, The Plughouse, 2202 Elm Drive, Columbus

GP38 @ The Hangout

Friday, February 14, 7 p.m., The Hangout, 6060 Veterans Parkway, Columbus

AREA 53 @ Legends

Saturday, February 15, 10 p.m., Legends, 5762 Milgen Road, Columbus

Mark Sasser Band @ The Loft

Saturday, February 15, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus

Basic Black Band @ Midtown Jazz & Blues Lounge

Ages 25+. $15. Saturday, February 22, 8 p.m., 1818 Midtown Dr, Columbus

20 Wasted Years @ Legends

Saturday, February 22, 9 p.m., Legends, 5762 Milgen Rd, Columbus

The You & Me Tour: An Evening with Drew and Ellie Holcomb

Drew and Ellie Holcomb are a husband and wife Americana duo from Nashville, Tennessee. Shortly after their marriage in 2006, the couple began touring together with Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors.

The band has supported many national touring acts including Ryan Adams,The Avett Brother, Don Henley, and Willie Nelson. $20-$35. Thursday, February 27, 7:30 p.m., Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center, 910 South College Street, Auburn

Relative Sound Duo @ Wild Wing Cafe

Thursday, February 27, 5 p.m., 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus

Barbarosa Jones Live @ The Plughouse

Money Shot @ The Loft

Friday, Feb 28, 10 p.m., The Plughouse, 2202 Elm Drive, Columbus

Chasing Payne @ Legends

Saturday, February 29, 7 p.m., 706 N Railroad Ave, Opelika Want to see your event listed here?

Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com

The MO-SHO Rock Band comes to Uptown Columbus to “Bang it Out” with one of the most underwhelming performances of the year!! 80s and 90s Rock-n-Roll with a 2000s twist. Saturday, February 8, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. The Loft Columbus, 1032 Broadway, Columbus Saturday, February 8, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Legends, 5762 LocaL

Jordy Searcy @ John Emerald Distilling Company

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Dead Things

By Eliza Daffin

By Jennifer A. Sheffield

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U s i n g T h e P r o c e s s O f D e c a y To R e v e a l T h e B e a u t y O f D e e p , S o u t h e r n L a n d s c a p e s liza Daffin is a farm-raised, rural woman who can rewire an oven, but you’re not likely to find E her in the kitchen, after her brothers return from

duck hunting, or a deerstalker drops off a fresh kill at her dad’s butcher shop.

She is, instead, standing in the corner of the store, waiting to get her hands on a bag of organs, or already plucking feathers off the birds before spinning them on a homemade taxidermy wheel for her next photography project.

Daffin’s work also includes stunning landscapes of the humid, mossy swamps and rows of cotton

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fields she loves, she gets so giddy about gory stuff, but after spending some time with her it’s easy to see how one can get sentimental about cow skulls.

“People tend to purchase art with an uplifting feeling,” says Daffin. “I flirt with that line.”

She says when she started taking photos of “dead things” during her freshman year as an art student at Columbus State University (CSU), it was a “touchy subject,” she admits. “But I figured out how to cross it for gallery space, social media, and vegans,” she said.

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oday, Daffin is totally in love with her process.

“If you abstract a decapitated cow’s head and T focus only on its teeth, it’s not so freaky,” Daffin said. “I want to make you think about the teeth; not a whole animal.”

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photos,” she said. “If I get light and contrast right, it becomes beautiful.”

Daffin’s black and white images are all developed by hand in a dark room. It’s been a learning experience of trial and error, from taking photos of her dog with a Wal-Mart instamatic, to experimenting with 35mm film. She now works exclusively with sheet film with which she can enlarge a picture of a flower to the size of a dinner plate.

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artist William Christenberry, whose work, “shows you don’t have to go far to make meaningful art,” says Daffin. “This is all I want,” she said. “We may disconnect from our history, but eventually, the land wins, and we all die and, in that sense, a million parts add up, to one.” u You can find Eliza’s work now on display at the Heritage Arts Center, and Instagram.

Eliza Daffin

“With a manual camera, you’re out surveying,” she explained, describing a format from Civil War-era photos that used wet, glass plates. In today’s digital market, it “is not a convenient way to do things,” Daffin said. “But my dad was always building houses and my mom sold clothes, so making is a part of my life. I enjoy the lack of control, too, since there’s no ‘undo’ button, I really have to be intentional with every piece of art.”

Hunting is also a Daffin family tradition. “My brothers have hunted since they were old enough to hold a gun,” she said, “and, I worked at a foxhunting barn during college. It’s not an instinct, but it’s a part of my culture that I enjoy. I grew up in Columbus but we keep horses, and we have a shelf in our freezer that has ice cream, up top, hamburgers on bottom, and in the middle are snakeskins, ducks, a Kentucky warbler and a pheasant I shot.”

Since she was a girl, Daffin has helped out in her family-run Daffin’s Meat Processing that her grandfather started in his basement.

Daffin will be the first to admit she didn’t have the patience to finish the taxidermy process, but she is proud of her current, feathers photo series, because, “I got bored and skipped a few steps,” she said. “So, I cut up my pheasant, removed the head and photographed it. I think it’s a lot more interesting and pleasing if you don’t know what it is.”

Daffin recently returned to Columbus from Colorado. She says that experience of being so far away from home made her realize how much her art is rooted in place.

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training efforts. We will try to mix up the routes every week to keep them interesting.These are designed to be friendly No Drop rides, everyone is welcome, and are always free to attend. Every Saturday, 7:30 a.m., Ride On Bikes, 1036 Broadway, Columbus

Yoga for All: a donation-based class

Monday Sunset Group Run @ Jarfly

Hosted by Vikena Ytz 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 Y ’all of Columbus host dance lessons every Monday. Country Line lesson begins at 6 p.m. and ballroom 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

Tuesday Night Dirt

The Brickyard crew is excited to resume the Tuesday night dirt road riding tradition. Come ride your own pace (and maybe bring a friend!) and we will all meet up at the end. Every Tues Night. 6:15 – 8:15 p.m., 21 Cutchin Drive, Seale

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) 321-6322 to register. Every Wednesday, 11 a.m., South Columbus Public Library, 2034 South Lumpkin 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 beverages of your choice. Every Wednesday, 6 p.m., Big Dog Fleet Feet, 1200 Broadway, Columbus

LGBT Diversity and Support Group

Colgay Pride and Counseling Solutions of Columbus bring specialized individual and group counseling for transgender, gay and lesbian Columbusites and their friends and family. Every Thursday, 7 p.m., Corporate Center of Columbus, 233 12th Street, Columbus

Ladies Night at Treadstone Climbing Gym

Come alone to meet other ladies interested in climbing or bring your whole girl crew! We just want to get together, climb, and have fun! Noobs and advanced all welcome. $10, gear included. Every Wednesday from 6 - 10 p.m., 4209 Milgen Rd, Columbus

Saturday Sunrise Pancake Breakfast

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

Destination: 100 - Group Ride

The start of the official Destination:100 group rides.

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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

Sweetland On Ice ‘19 - ‘20

Featuring a 5,500 square foot covered outdoor ice rink, skating helpers for beginners, seated area with fire pits, and tasty snacks from our concession area. Our season will run Sunday, January 5, - February 17, noon – 9 p.m. Sweetland On Ice, 110 Smith Street, LaGrange

Pink Goes Red Health Expo

Gamma Tau Omega will be hosting a Health Expo for Pink Goes Red! Come out and enjoy 2 workout sessions with Hybrid Fitness and KBH Fitness, Health, Training & Massage. Also, we will have vendors on site for information and health screenings. Friday, February 7, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Reese Road Leadership Academy, 3100 Reese Rd, Columbus

Red Wine Sip “A Heart Health Event”

Wear Red as ‘Pink Goes Red’ for a day to focus on heart health. Heart disease and stroke are silent killers in women. Enjoy a heart healthy event with wine, dancing, music and info on living a heart healthy lifestyle. Tickets are $30. Friday, February 7, 7 – 11 p.m., Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus

Battle at the Bull 2020

Join us for the 3rd Battle at The Bull and 4th tournament at Bull Creek! For this AM Only event we will play 3 rounds of 22 holes on the beautiful Bull Creek West Golf course.Lunch on Saturday and Cart Fees for both days are included in the registration fee. $70 to play. Feb 8 7:30 a.m. – Feb 9 at 2 p.m., Bull Creek Golf Course, 7333 Lynch Rd, Midland

Wine Run/Walk 2k 2020

The Wine Run is a Non-Profit Event to benefit and provide support for local sex crime victims. On the run, there will be between 3-4 stops where each participant will receive a 3oz pour of wine. The stops are at local businesses that will be serving the participants. $30-35 to register, February 8, 9 a.m., Woodruff Park, 1000 Bay Avenue, Columbus

Full Moon Ride - Snow Moon

Enjoy the full moon with Bruce, Jason, and the rest of the Ride On crew. No spandex needed, this is a chill social ride. Make sure you bring your lights. Sunday, February 9, 8 p.m., Ride On Bikes, 1036 Broadway, Columbus

class on Saturday, February 15th. Limited to 20 per class. $25 per person, must be 18 or older. Think your dog is too crazy to come or that you can’t keep up? All the more reason to join us!! Saturday, February 15, 10 – 10:45 a.m., Paws Humane Society, 4900 Milgen Road, Columbus

Grace Baptist Church Missions 5K

We are working with one of our missionaries to raise funds as they build a church and a Christian school. The race will be held across from the church, starting at the Rails to Trails rest stop at Warm Springs Rd and 29th Street. $25. Saturday, February 15, 9 a.m., 2915 14th Avenue, Columbus

Naturally “U”

This “meet-up” offers a supportive community to the growing number of people who choose to wear their hair natural. Discuss natural hair: its upkeep and politics!

Share experiences, tips and resources. Saturday, February 15, 3 - 5 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus

Great Backyard Bird Count

Come join us for this FREE nationwide citizen science event! We will have bird-themed activities and games, make bird feeders, and identify and count local bird species with free guided hikes. Saturday, February 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, 3535 South Lumpkin Road, Columbus

Wine, Women, and Wheels

We will be hosting 4 speakers ranging in topics from nutrition to being active as you get older with a breakout session which will allow you to get to know each speaker better. Wine will be $3 but the event is free to attend!

Thursday, February 20, 6:30 p.m., Ride On Bikes, 1036 Broadway, Columbus

2nd Annual Mardi Gras 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Lace up your sneakers and register to participate in the Mardi Gras 5K & Fun Run in Uptown Columbus, hosted by the St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School Vikings Booster Club! $25. Saturday, February 22, 4:30 p.m., St. AnnePacelli Catholic School, 2020 Kay Circle, Columbus

Let’s Talk About It

Hope Harbour and the Department of Juvenile Justice will be hosting Let’s Talk About It. This event is geared towards informing students, parents and educators on the prevalence of Teen Dating Violence in our community.

While also discussing preventative methods and safety tips to ensure that teens maintain healthy relationships.

Thursday, February 27, 5:30 - 8 p.m., Carver High School, 3100 8th Street, Columbus

Run For MercyMed 5k

A race for MercyMed in UpTown. $30. Saturday, February 29, 9 a.m., Iron Bank Coffee Company. 6 West 11th Street, Columbus

Want to see your event listed here?

Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com

Yoga at the Museum

De-stress with a yoga class at The Columbus Museum, surrounded by art and history! Start with a short mindfulness-focused gallery experience then relax with a gentle, all levels yoga session led by Sue Tomkiewicz.

Some yoga mats are available on a first-come, first served basis. $5. Saturday, February 15, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m., The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Rd

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M OTIVATI ON

is fake news

By Lily Hall Lily G the SweatQueen

ou heard me. Motivation is a sham. We’re told our Y entire lives that you just need “a little motivation” and you’ll be good to go. Now that the first of the year has passed, some of us may still be holding on strong to our New Year resolutions, while others may be lacking a bit in the motivation department.

The thing is, we can’t control when we will be motivated, and motivation may mean something

by now if that was the case, wouldn’t we?

Some days are going to be easier than others. The days where you don’t want to get out of bed for that early morning workout are the ones that count for even more. The days you pass on that extra dessert because you know you don’t need it, that is where progress is made. The nights that you just want to watch Netflix instead of getting your work done, but you sit down

different for everyone. Some of us need to listen to a fitness coach screaming in our faces in order to get a good workout in. Others may just need to scroll through some inspiring photos or stories. While even others may just be wanting to look cute in a new outfit.

Point is, we’re all different. We are all motivated by different things. Motivation isn’t something we can just turn on and go about our day with optimal levels of productivity -- it is an emotion based feeling that comes and goes in waves. I don’t know about you, but I do not have the time in my life to wait around for a potential wave of motivation. Good news: I have a solution.

and make it happen --that is where you grow.

Discipline is like a muscle. We have to train it over and over to grow stronger and stronger. You aren’t going to wake up one morning with the discipline of a master monk, just like you aren’t going to wake up one day with a six pack and a dream body.

Practice makes perfect? No. Practice makes progress.

Progress is all we can ask of ourselves. It’s when we stop progressing, that’s we need to reevaluate.

Here is my challenge for you: create a habit tracker.

One month is all you need.

Wherever it may be that you need more discipline in your life, apply it. You need to work out more?

Dedication. Consistency. These are your answers.

They aren’t glamorous, they don’t come in fancy packaging, and they don’t have a fun jingle to go along with them. But they’re the truth.

You want results? Stay consistent. You want to beat bad habits and create healthy routines? Dedication. It sounds easy, but we would all be living our dream lives

Commit to 20 out of the 30 days. You want to eat better? Create some guidelines you want to stick to and commit to. Whatever it is you want to change in your life, wherever it is that you want to improve, commit.

Create that discipline and remain consistent.

You are unstoppable. u @lilygfit

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Favorite Art Show: PHYSIQUE - the Columbus Collective at Pop Uptown runner up: Artist’s Guild Annual Members Exhibition Favorite Poet: Isiah Harper runner up: Nick Norwood Favorite Photographer: Trey Walker runner up: Christina Paz Favorite Male Vocalist: Mark Sasser runner up: Neal Lucas Favorite Female Vocalist: Kim Poe runner up: April Norris Favorite Comedian: Lil’ Bit runner up: Mike Murphy Favorite First Date Spot: Iron Bank Coffee runner up: Trevioli Italian Kitchen Favorite Concert Venue: The Loft runner up: Phenix City Amphitheatre , n tchiso E Favorite Local Band: The Breakdowns, Tom Petty s e Jam ffield Tribute Band ham &Jennifer She g in n n u by runner up: The Magnetic Musos Stacy C photo Favorite Favorite Choreographer: Shane Hall Stage Production: runner up: Ben Redding Chicago, The Springer Local Activist: Sherricka Day, Kidpreneurs runner up: The Nutcracker, Favorite runner up: Smiley Rachael and Stevie Hodge, Spark Art The Columbus Ballet Favorite Radio Personality: Bear O’Brian Favorite Display of Public runner up: Morgan Taylor Art: Mrs. “Lady” Columbus Favorite Online Source for LocaL Community & Mural, Christopher Johnson Arts: The Columbusite runner up: Pasaquan, Buena runner up: Electric City Life Vista, Eddie Owens Martin Favorite Local Journalist: Jacy Jenkins Favorite Musician: John runner up: Tom Ingram Boyd, Guitar runner up: Lloyd Buchanan, Favorite Videographer: John Houzer runner up: Brandon Pippin Keys Jessica Kennedy & Favorite LocaL Podcast: Off Favorite Tony Pettis the Cuff Drunks Museum: The runner up: ArtHaus Radio Columbus Favorite LocaL TV Museum Personality: Dee Armstrong runner up: runner up: Jason Dennis The National Infantry Favorite Non-proit: Museum Paws Humane Society runner up: The Ronald Favorite McDonald House Theatre Favorite Restaurant (with Project: NO the nicest restroom) (Tie) Salt SHAME Cellar, Chef Lee’s, Epic Theatre @ The Springer Opera House runner up: Mr. Ed’s on Broadway runner up: Muddy Water Favorite Staycation Destination: Theatre Marriott in Uptown Favorite Trivia Night: runner up: Rothschild Pound-House Inn Cannon Brew Pub Favorite Art Center: The Bo Bartlett Center runner up: Wicked Hen runner up: Heritage Art Center

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Favorite Rick: Too many to mention just one runner up: Rick McKnight Favorite Artist: Bo Bartlett runner up: Katie Jacobson Favorite Barber Shop: Old School Barber runner up: Nappy Roots Favorite Salon: Pure Salon runner up: So Young Salon Favorite Barber: Sherrie Grabis runner up: Adalberto “Tito” Rosa, Bladez 2.0 Favorite Stylist: Skylar McBride runner up: Brenda Steele Favorite Bike Shop: Ride On Bikes runner up: Arnold’s Bikes Favorite LocaL Car wash: 4th Avenue runner up: Trendsettas Favorite Women’s Boutique: Posh Peach

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runner up: Lizard Thicket Favorite Men’s Boutique: Chancellors runner up: E&S Clothing Favorite Fitness Center: River Flo Yoga & Wellness runner up: The UP Factory Favorite New Biz of 2019: Pop Uptown runner up: Salt Cellar Favorite Fitness Coach: Alee Link, River Flo runner up: Erika Junco, The UP

Favorite Dog Friendly Bar/ Restaurant: Jarfly runner up: Picasso’s Pizzeria Favorite Pastry: Golden Donuts runner up: My Boulange’ Favorite Food Truck: Tuesday’s Taco Truck runner up: Famous Nate’s Favorite Happy Hour: Nonic runner up: Wicked Hen Favorite Healthy/Tasty Eatery: Bare Roots Farmacy runner up: (Tie) Ride on Smoothie &

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Favorite Wedding Reception Location: The Bibb Mill Event Center runner up: The Columbus Botanical Gardens

Favorite Place to Cool Off:

Juice Bar, Clean Eatz

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Favorite Late Night Spot: The Loft runner up: Billiards on Broadway Favorite LocaL Brewery: Omaha Brewery runner up: Chattabrewchee Southern

Freeze Frame Yogurt Shoppe runner up: Your Moms House Favorite Rooftop: Smoke Rooftop Lounge Brewhouse runner up: Parking Garage on 11th Favorite Margarita: (Tie) El Carrizo, Favorite Tattoo Artist: James “JBird” Gannon, Electric Panda El Vaquero Tattoo Co. runner up: Sapo’s Mexican Cocina runner up: Trevor Sibary, Soulbound Tattoo Favorite Steak: Mabella’s Favorite Restaurant Patio: 11th and Bay Southern Table runner up: Luke’s Pub runner up: Bare Roots Farmacy Favorite Brunch: Wicken Hen Favorite Drag Performer: Candy O’Hara runner up: (Tie) Buckhead Steak & runner up: Zoria Garcia Wine, Bare Roots Farmacy Favorite Bar Food: Smashburger, Jarfly Favorite Southern Eatery: runner up: Lobster Roll, Nonic Minnie’s Uptown Favorite Coffee Shop: (Tie) Fountain City & Iron Bank runner up: Miles to Go runner up: Midtown Coffee Favorite Barbeque: Country’s Favorite Bartender: Johanna Smith, Salt Cellar runner up: Clearview runner up: Stephanie O’Neal, The Hooch Favorite Sushi: Favorite Late Night Food: Waffle House, Any Lemongrass Thai & runner up: Picasso’s Pizzeria Sushi Favorite Burger: The Soul runner up: Samurai Burger, 11th & Bay Southern Favorite Beer Table runner up: The Mushroom Onion Selection: Nonic & Swiss, Bare Roots Farmacy runner up: Cannon Brew Pub Favorite Chef: Tom Jones, Mabella’s Italian Steakhouse Favorite runner up: Jamie Keating, Epic Festival: Uptown Favorite Dessert: The Cheesecake, Food Truck o Ryan McConnell @ Mabella’s Italian m & Brd Festival a h g in Steakhouse unn Awa runner up: Stacy Ccepting His runner up: The Macaron’s, Adam Icard c Uptown Beer & A t t @ Epic Bartle Wine Fest Favorite Diner: Ruth Ann’s Favorite Busker: runner up: Dinglewood Pharmacy Gary Parmer Favorite Dive Bar: The Maple Bar runner up: (Tie) Al Breeze, Benjamin runner up: Bobby’s Bar John Learn

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At the Heart of History Th e Fu tu re o f th e LI BERTY THEATRE

By Scott Berson

energy about it. The building, dark red-and-white brick with the theatre’s name emblazoned across its top, is a majestic beacon nestled between the old buildings of the Liberty District. Walk through its doors, and you’ll find yourself in a warm and welcoming lobby full of original art, all of it created by members of the community and supporters of the theatre.

“The community definitely stepped up,” Anderson said.

She began a tour, pointing out the dressing rooms and costume shop, as well as a massive workshop where crewmembers can build sets and props. Bits and pieces of lumber and craftwork still sat in their shelves, waiting to be picked up again.

“This is the theatre,” Anderson said, opening a small door to the right of the stage. If you didn’t know it, you’d never guess the theatre wasn’t operational. The stage looked like it has been set up for the next scene, and the 295 seats in the From The Play Dearly Departed

It’s been home to countless performances, boosted the careers of Ma Rainey and Cab Calloway, and stood strong through wars, protests, peace, poor times and prosperous times in the city. The Liberty Theatre is one of Columbus’s treasures, and if Executive Director Dr. Shae Anderson has anything to say about it, it will stay a treasure for years to come.

The theatre has operated for more than a century, serving as a historic African-American theatre for the once-thriving Liberty District between UpTown and Midtown. “There are only a handful of historic African American theaters in the state. We serve the entire community but most of our programming is based in African American culture,” Anderson said.

A cultural center for decades, the historic theatre is at a crossroads after heavy damage to its roof and facilities in 2016.

“Facilities, for sure, are our biggest challenges,” Anderson said.

“Getting everything renovated and putting a maintenance plan in place. It’s just finding a way to sustain it long term.

That’s the missing component right now. A secure, operating budget and reserves for emergencies.”

Heavy rains shorted out electrical equipment and compromised the roof, forcing their last show to move all its equipment to Carver High’s theatre. Repairs and renovations could reach into the millions of dollars. The roof alone would cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair, Anderson said.

The theatre currently makes most of its revenue through renting a large event space on its left side, which brings in a few thousand dollars per month in a good year. Anderson said she keeps the price affordable to serve the community as best the Liberty can. But “we can’t talk about preservation and sustainability and longevity without something else in place,” she added.

auditorium seemed to be waiting patiently for their next use.

Anderson hopes that chance will come around soon. She said the Liberty’s vision is a revitalized Liberty District, where community support, grants, memberships, ticket sales, donations and, possibly, some help from the city, can give the theatre longterm footing and cement it as a cornerstone of Columbus.

“We’re between UpTown and Midtown, and I think UpTown is amazing, they’re doing amazing things. I pretty much live in the Midtown area, I love seeing the growth and the progress there,” she said. “It just makes sense that the place in the middle would take on some of that energy. Businesses, restaurants, and the Liberty, could expand, have a smaller event space and classrooms.”

For now, Anderson wants the community to appreciate the value of the Liberty. One of the ways they can do that is through its membership program, which is entering its second year after the kickoff of the theatre’s “This Place Matters” campaign. Memberships start at $35 per year and include things like decals, discounts on rentals, invitations to

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Anderson’s family has a long history with the Liberty. Her father was chairman of the board when she was growing up, but she didn’t originally go into theatre. Instead, she studied rhetoric at Georgia State, taught, and opened a publishing business, returning to the area in 2008 and taking on her current role in 2013. She’s been there ever since.

“I was kind of pulled in and eventually thought, maybe I’m here for a purpose,” she said, laughing.

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special events and more. Volunteers are also needed to help with events and tasks at the theatre, and are always invited to send an email or call if they want to help out at the theatre. “‘It’s a piece of history,” Anderson said. “People have come from all over the world, because they know Ma Rainey and they want to see the stage. I think with renovations, with better resources for marketing and advertising and things like that, it should for sure be a local resource. All school kids should come through here at some point. Regionally, nationally, folks should come here for whitewater, and all the other stuff, and the Liberty should part of that trip.”u 16

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solid pink or white backdrop to choose from and some fun photo props on hand. Portraits can be of just your pet(s) or you are welcome to jump in the fun with them!

Saturday, February 8,10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Animal Ark, 7133 Sacerdote Ln, Columbus

Quill You Be My Valentine?

Family Storytime

3000 Macon Road, Columbus

Trivia at The Tap

Uptown Columbus’ Market Days on Broadway takes place year-round. You will find over 100 local vendors selling anything and everything that you can imagine.

The Market features many local and organic farmers selling produce, along with soap vendors, home goods, jewelry vendors, and baked goods. Our friends from local shelters and animal rescue groups can be found in the median of Broadway. For questions, call the Uptown office at 706.596.0111. Every Saturday morning, 9am - Noon in the 900, 1000, 1100, & 1200 blocks of Broadway, Columbus

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 Every Monday, 9:30 p.m., The Tap, 1024 Broadway, Columbus

Trivia at Billiards

Every Tuesday, 8 & 11 p.m., Billiards on Broad, 1111 Broadway, Columbus

Bingo Night at Wicked Hen

Every Tuesday, 7 - 10 p.m., Wicked Hen, 1350 13th Street, Columbus

Trivia Night at Chattahoochee Brewing Company

Every Wednesday night at 7 p.m., Chattahoochee Brewing Co. 505 13th Street, Phenix City

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

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

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

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, Columbus

Genealogy Documentary Film Series

Join us Thursday afternoons for a documentary film series centered on a genealogy and local history theme. Topics include: Appalachia; DNA; and African American Lives. Call 706-243-2681 for each week’s film title. Every Thursday, 4 p.m., Columbus Public Library, LocaL

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Motors and Mouths Monthly Car Meet

This is a casual meeting for all makes and models. No awards or trophies just a family friendly atmosphere of cars, trucks, motorcycles or whatever moves you.

Held the 2nd Sunday of every month. facebook.com/ motorsandmouths. 8 - 11 a.m. Hosted by Carnoisseur Detail Studio in the Windsor Village Shopping Center, 3885 Miller Road, Columbus

Harry Potter Night

Take Platform 9 3/4 to a Hogwarts satellite campus - Mildred L. Terry Public Library. Costumes are encouraged. Muggles are always welcome. For more information please call (706) 243- 2782 or email mlt@ cvlga.org. Tuesday, February 4, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus

Startup Space Launch Party

StartUP Columbus is getting an APP and we want to invite you to celebrate with us! Join us on February 6 for hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and prizes as we learn about the newest app in our community! Thursday, February 6, 5:30 p.m., CoWork Columbus, 1201 Front Avenue, Columbus

Coffee with Uptown presented

by Bickerstaff & Parham Real Estate

Want to know what is going on in Uptown? Have comments, questions, concerns, etc.? Join the Uptown staff for casual conversations & coffee at Uptown. Friday, Feb 7, 9 - 10 a.m., 25 West 10th Street, Columbus

Abide Women’s Conference Featuring Jodie Berndt

Come join us for the 2020 St. Luke’s Women’s Conference as bestselling author and nationally known speaker Jodie Berndt shares what it looks like to stay connected to Christ, and how a lifestyle of abiding can impact our prayers, our friendships, and our faith.

Saturday, February 8, 8:30 a.m.– 3 p.m., Saint Luke Columbus, 1104 2nd Avenue, Columbus

Star Wars Legion Demo Day

Interested in learning more about the Star Wars Legion miniatures game? Join us as our friend Michael demos this fantastic game. Bring your friends and join us for an afternoon of fun. Saturday, February 8 from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Moxie Games, 4454 Warm Springs Road, Columbus

Valentine Pawtraits

Celebrate a love that lasts a lifetime with Valentine’s Day pet pawtraits. $25 gets you a beautiful digital download of your BFF from our SmugMug gallery. We will have a 18

Join us to explore the art of quilling! Is there a Native American tie-in? We will end with making Hearts in time for Valentine’s Day. We’ll have limited supplies for making wearable earrings. Call 706-243-2782 or e-mail mlt@cvlga.org to reserve your spot. Saturday, February 8, 3 - 4 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus

Phenix City Mother & Son Ball

Momma Bears: get your Man Cubs ready for a motherson date night! Includes hors d’oeuvres, photo booth, donut bar, door prizes and more. Semi-formal attire. $25 for mother & son $5 for each additional son. Saturday, Feb 8 from 6 - 8 p.m. Idle Hour Park, 900 Airport Road, Phenix City

Kitty Crafts Squish Painting

Enjoy a cup of coffee, while you and your little one create a masterpiece. In this happening, your child will create a squish painting that you can proudly display in your space. All supplies and guided instruction are included. $20. Saturday, February 8, 10 - 11 a.m., Heritage Art Center, 541 2nd Avenue, Columbus

Muscogee County Sheriff ’s Office 1st Annual “Gal”entine’s Day Luncheon

Grab all your gal pals and join us for this charity luncheon as we enjoy a time of food, fun and fellowship with women of our community. This event is intended to give us as women, a time to come together in support of other women. All proceeds from this event will support the South Columbus United Methodist Church’s Clothing and Food Bank. $35. Thursday, February 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Chattahoochee River Club, 1100 Bay Ave, Columbus

2nd Annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet

The Pacelli High School Ducks Unlimited Chapter will be holding its 2nd annual banquet. All tickets include an annual membership in Ducks Unlimited, the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation. The dinner will include both silent and live auctions to help the students raise money for wetlands conservation and education. $35 for students, $55 general admission, $75/ couple. Thursday, February 13th, 6 p.m., St. Anne Church, 2000 Kay Cir, Columbus.

Ole School Prom

Mark your calendars for the OLE SCHOOL PROM. This signature event combines fun, excitement, class and maturity in one atmosphere. The Ole School Prom is for socialites 30 & older. $44 per couple. Friday, February 14, 7 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 500 Bradley Lake Boulevard, Columbus

8th Annual Fancy Nancy Tea Party

Come dressed in your fanciest to enjoy “tea” and stories about the adorable “Fancy Nancy”. Please call 706243-2782 or e-mail mlt@cvlga.org. Saturday, February 15, 10:30 a.m., Mildred Terry Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus

Columbus RiverDragons Kids Night

Watch the River Dragons take on the Battle Creek Rumble Bees. Special activities for kids. $10. Saturday, February 15,6:05 p.m. – 9:35 p.m., Civic Center, 400 4th Street, Columbus

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Loving your Body is more than fitness, it’s Art hen people think of the W creativity percolating in the city of Columbus, chances are they think of areas

such as the visual arts, food, and music. Few would associate creativity with the fitness and wellness industry.

Erika Junco does.

Creator and owner of The UP! Factory, Junco brings a colorful and unique branch of art to our community: the art of wellness.

Junco has specifically designed her wellness studio to meet the needs of ordinary people in all stages of their

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She believes that “Fitness is not just for fit people in their prime.” Using an approach she calls “whole person fitness” which values a healthy mind Erika Junco as much as a healthy body, Junco started The UP! Factory over six years ago. “The fitness and wellness industries depend on negative thinking, and stereotypes: sleek images of athletes sweating, and perfect young women getting their spa treatment. Why can’t we be real? We don’t want to prey on that unhealthy thinking, or bank on the fact that people are going to hate on their bodies, vow to make a fast change every New Year’s, and then fall off the wagon or get hurt by spring,” Junco says.

With a focus on safety and using movement as a healing modality, Erika and her staff at The UP! Factory offer a wide array of signature, high-quality classes that are found nowhere else in Columbus. Every aspect of The UP! Factory has been intentionally planned out and pieced together, with attention to details such as lighting, aroma, music and colors to create what Junco likes to call “experiences” instead of classes.

Junco’s passion is for diversity and inclusion, creating what she calls a “community garden” of sorts. “We all have some soil to bring to the plot,” she says, enthusiastic about the prospect of continued growth towards wellness in our city. Using what she calls “plain speak” in her classes, she seeks to demystify practices such as yoga, making them more approachable to a wider spectrum of the community.

Junco uses her own knowledge from over a decade of experience in working with the body plus another decade of working with the mind to help show others how they can work with, not against, their bodies and find mental and physical healing through breath, focus, and movement. She is passionate about her work because it is personal to her.

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surgical solutions treat the chronic pain that plagued her for years and inform her approach to her work with others.

While she understands that doctors are sometimes necessary, she values the natural healing abilities of the human body. “The body is giving out signals all the time. Listen to it,” Junco encourages.

Her classes teach clients how to do that.

Junco emphasizes empowering selfknowledge, with a focus on safely moving at your own pace, trusting that in time, you will advance.

Junco has used her extensive knowledge and years of experience to develop The BodyLab, where she meets with clients one-on-one to identify sources of physical pain and help them find relief. She uses what she calls “Movement Counseling” to teach what she learned firsthand: that moving the body helps heal the body and mind.

Not only is Junco sharing her knowledge and experience with the local community via The UP! Factory, she is ready to share it with the rest of the world. Junco has trained countless staff members in her approaches, many who have moved on to develop their own practices and businesses.

Taking the knowledge she has acquired over the years from working with the community in Columbus, Junco has developed a unique methodology for teacher training and education that she is excited to launch in the next few months.

Upcoming UP! Factory trainings will include yoga, workout, and aerial curriculums using Junco’s unique approach to movement, posture analysis, and movement-based pain relief. Locally conceived and created, this curriculum will soon be exported from Columbus, available as a training and development program for professionals in the fitness industry. Her curriculum mirrors the principles already being taught at The UP! Factory and is designed to equip trainees with wellness and movement-based healing skills as they help ordinary people through common

Despite the fitness industry’s reliance on memberships that require a financial commitment, this New Years, The UP! Factory did away with all but one of their contract-based memberships, and put a big “warning” on the one that requires commitment. “We really don’t want people paying for something they are not using. We believe we can still succeed as a business along with our clients.”

If Junco’s passion is Movement as Medicine, her gift is creating a warm, safe space where anyone can take the next step towards wellness by moving and having fun. As individuals take steps towards wellness, the community as a whole grows stronger and healthier. Junco is committed to being a part of that process.

“We’re a good match for people who care more about how they feel than how they look, and for people a little more interested in the journey than the outcome,” she says.

The UP! Factory is located at 1143 1st Avenue in vibrant Uptown (downtown!)

Columbus. They have great specials you can catch now and then, and speaking from personal with the UP! no matter when you go, you will certainly be in for a relaxing, motivating experience. We hope to meet you there.u

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interpretations/readings of works by African American authors.

Light refreshments will be served. Thursday, February 20, 12:15 - 1:30 pm in the Library Forum, located on the 1st floor of Main Library, 4225 University Ave, Columbus

How Deep is Your Bench 2020

Designed to help develop your front-line, emerging and first-time leaders so they’re ready when you need them! This 10-session program covers sessions to promote self-awareness, take responsibility for actions and be what a leader should be. $159. Friday, February 21, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., 3100 Gentian Blvd, Columbus

Arbor Day Celebration

Arbor Day is a national celebration for planting trees and learning about tree preservation. Join us for a tree planting, fun kid activities, educational demos, and giveaways as we honor Columbus being the longest active Tree City in GA! Saturday, February 22, 11 a.m., Cooper Creek Park, 5089 Cooper Creek Road, Columbus

Cruise-A-Matic Columbus Rugby Team vs. Augusta Mad Dogs

Join us for the season opener at home as The Cruisers defend their pitch from the Mad Dogs of Augusta.

Free. Saturday, February 22, 2 p.m., 1904 Blanchard Boulevard, Columbus

Columbus Toy & Comic Book Show

Door Prizes * Quick Draw Contest * Costume Characters * Local Artists * Vendors * Fan Films * Interactive Exhibits * NASA Artifacts * Simulators * Food * Game Room & much, much more. $5.

Sunday, February 23, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Coca-Cola Space Science Center, 701 Front Avenue, Columbus

15th Annual Trivia Bee 2020

Join the celebration as we have a buzzing great time with one last fantastic Trivia Bee. A fundraiser for the Literacy Alliance. Grab a few friends and join the fun. Costume prizes. $200 for a community team, $1200 for a corporate team. Tuesday, February 25, 6 p.m., 3100 Gentian Boulevard, Columbus

2020 Bed Race

Join us for the annual Bed Race to raise funds and awareness for Valley Interfaith Promise, a sheltering program for homeless families and children. Each year teams build beds-on-wheels and race for the championship title. Saturday, February 29, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., intersection of 14th Street and Broadway, Columbus

1st Annual Midtown Unity Classic

MidTown, Inc. in partnership with the Columbus Police Department and the AJ McClung YMCA and will host the MidTown Unity Classic, a basketball game featuring community members and law enforcement officers playing together. Saturday, February 29, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 24 14th Sreet, Columbus

13th Annual Rosa Parks Women Of Courage Breakfast

SISTERS, Inc. and the Gamma Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc are excited for the 13th Annual Rosa Parks Women of Courage Breakfast on March 2nd. This year we are honoring Women Entrepreneurs/CEOs. Tickets are $40 with sponsorships available. Monday, March 2, 7 - 9 a.m., Columbus Trade Center, 801 Front Avenue, Columbus

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Valentine Night at Lemongrass Thai and Sushi

A romantic table for two, a bottle of wine or champagne. Two appetizers, two entree’s and dessert. For just $80. Reservations are encouraged. Friday, February 14, 8 p.m., Lemongrass Thai and Sushi, 2435 Wynnton Road, Columbus

History & Cocktails

The first History & Cocktails of the year! We will have Nonic serving up delicious cocktails and craft beer, Twisted Skillet Food Truck, and Native Nut Co. for those just looking for a snack. Plus, we will have trivia beginning at 2pm, with a special art show brought to you by Trey Walker Studios. Saturday, February 22, 1 - 4 p.m., Historic Westville, 3557 South Lumpkin Road, Columbus

$5 Meatball Sub

Mr. Ed’s On Broadway all month in February

Backyard Barbecue Competition at Omaha Brewing Company

Half Priced Wine @ Houlihan’s

Every Tuesday, all day, Houlihan’s, 800 Front Avenue, Columbus

Pizza & Beer Special @ Cannon Brew Pub

Get 2 beers and a specialty pizza for just $15. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., The Cannon Brew Pub, 1041 Broadway, Columbus

Tuesday Date Night @ Buckhead Steak and Wine

Enjoy a bottle of wine (Red or White), an appetizer, salads, two select menu entrees and a special dessert all for only $60. Call (706) 571-9995 for reservations. Must be you plus one and is dine in only.

Every Tuesday, 5 p.m., Buckhead Steak and Wine, 5010 Armour Road, Columbus

Wine Wednesday’s @ Buckhead Steak and Wine

Roll out the charcoal and let the smoke work its magic! OBC’s first barbecue competition will be a battle of the ribs, deciding between spare, baby back or St. Louis-style ribs. No gas grills are allowed and registration is $25. Competitors should prepare enough meat for three judges. Saturday, February 29, 1- 8 p.m., Omaha Brewing Company, 265 Brew Street, Omaha

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½ off Bottles of Wine, comes with a free appetizer (ask your server for details).

Every Wednesday night, Buckhead Steak and Wine, 5010 Armour Road, Columbus

Beer Yoga at Chattabrewchee

Grab your mats and wet your whistle. Chattabrewchee moves the furniture out of the way to host an hour-long yoga class every Wednesday night. Drink before during and after if you wish.

Chattabrewchee Southern Brewhouse, 1301 6th Ave, Columbus

Uptown Happy Hour

Two hours, three restaurants and bars, featuring appetizers and signature drinks. Fun for everyone ages 21 and up. Hosted by Columbus Eats Food Tours. Every Friday, 5:30 p.m., The Black Cow, 115 12th Street, Columbus

Weekend Brunch @ Bare Roots Farmacy

See why Columbus locals call our brunch one of the best in town. Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bare Roots Farmacy, 105 12th Street, Columbus

Brunch at Buckhead Steak and Wine

If you’re going to do it, do it right. Brunch starts at 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Every Sunday, Buckhead Steak and Wine, 5010 Armour Road, 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 Boulange, 111 12th Street, Columbus

All Day Happy Hour

Every Sunday, 10 a.m., Houlihans, 800 Front Avenue, Columbus

Wine Down Wednesdays

Join us for a mid-week ‘wine down’ every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, featuring happy hour drink specials, guest artists, networking opportunities and so much more. DJ Gio has the soundtrack for the evening. Hosted by Solow. Food available for purchase. $5 cover. 7:00 p.m., The Compound Event Center, 4261 Macon Road, Columbus

CSU Alumni “First Thursday” at Stock Market Dueling Kitchens

First Thursdays are casual networking events for Columbus-area alumni and their guests. During these events attendees will mix and mingle with fellow graduates and CSU leadership over a complimentary drink and appetizers. Thursday, Feb 6, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Stock Market Dueling Kitchens, 1232 Broadway, Columbus

Young Professionals Rhythm and Brunch

Rhythm & Brunch will feature your favorite songs while you enjoy a brunch style menu and 2 hr unlimited mimosas! After we recognize the unyielding support of a few members and local living legends, we’ll keep the party going in a fun, relaxed environment for networking, dancing, and an overall good time! $25-$65. Saturday, February 8, 1 - 4 p.m, CIRCA Lounge 11 W. 9th Street, Columbus

Valentines Night at Bodega 1205

A night of a blend of Music, Tapas and Cocktails. Join us with your loved ones in UpTown for a romantic night. Spaces will be limited Call for 706-221-3514 for reservations. Friday, February 14, at 7 p.m.

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