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STUFF TO READ

Letter from the Editor

Milton’s 7th sonnet laments Jthiefohn “How soon hath Time, the subtle of youth / Stol’n on his wings my

Strut The Hooch

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UPSTREAM

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Springer Opera House Weathers Flood

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Old School Barber Shoppe

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Back with a Bang!

Cocktail Club

A Kangaroo Walks Into A Bar & Orders A Martini

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three-and-twentieth year!”

I probably haven’t read his perfect Spring sonnet since I was three-andtwenty, and so may be excused for reading it on first glance as “threeand-thirty” on my latest revisit, an age nearer my own than the one Milton laments losing. Twenty-three. That’s seven years ago for me, and I often feel as if those years have been less fecund than they ought to have been. What else might I have done?

I bet most of us fall into this trap. We look back with rosy glasses and imagine all of the things we might have done, or begun, a decade ago. And having looked, we see a loss of what might have been. The problem, of course, is that this retrospective glance is adept at ignoring all that we have, in fact done—at ignoring all the wonderful seeds we have sown, and might yet still reap.

It’s easy to think, “what if?” I don’t say we should never consider what we might have done. However, when we focus on opportunities missed, we easily forget the great opportunities taken. Whatever I might have been, I am humbly grateful to edit this arts and entertainment magazine. I am grateful to support our community, its people and events, every month, in printed pages full of positivity.

The more time I spend with art that cast me back, that causes me to reconsider past decisions, the more I am thrown into the present. Rather than look back on past decisions and wonder if I made the right ones, these works help me consider my present moment. Were I to live this all again, from this moment forward, what would I want to do with myself? Rather than regret, I try to take the time to consider what I might regret in the future. The present is now. I have decisions in front of me.

Though Spring does not officially begin until the vernal equinox on March 20, we have enjoyed many days that are of true Spring character.

On a recent Sunday afternoon, I walked along the Dragonfly Trail. I cut the sun with sunglasses and was comfortable against the breeze in only a t-shirt and jeans. There is a stretch of trail along Linwood Boulevard I particularly enjoy. On your left as you walk west are the young trees planted in Dec. 2017 by Trees Columbus, still leafless, still slumbering. Beyond those trees is the old Swift Mill, which has grown into a vibrant community of not only residents but also artists, with Najee Dorsey, Bo Bartlett and Betsey Eby all having studio space in the complex. And looking due west, into the distance, you can see the canopy of Uptown Columbus blooming back to life, just as we begin to anticipate Strut the Hooch, ArtBeat and more Market Days. Over head before you pass the cemetery, I noticed the tall pines are already showing green pollen pods. Yes, those pines and their kin will soon dust the region in yellow, but their development also signifies to our area, more than the lengthening of the days, the advent of Spring.

As time ushers us into this Spring season, let’s take the opportunity—every opportunity—to look ahead. Let us look ahead to good things, to growth, to birth, to possibility. I am excited about so many specific things—Kaleidoscope is coming up, as is Strut the Hooch, ArtBeat, and an endless parade of excellent concerts, art exhibits and occasions for meeting new people. But I am also excited about the opportunities I cannot predict. Who will I meet? What will happen that has never happened before, and how can I help?

It is hard sometimes to keep a forward-leaning bearing. We all have stresses and difficulties. But as an old teacher of mine once said, “it’s tough all over.” Not to diminish any particular problem, but we all do have problems. And yet we can all, through our troubles, find avenues of joy, camaraderie and beauty. Let’s make the time for the things that bring us joy in life. After all, however many years you’ve trod this earth, you only have so many left. Each day is the last that day you get, and I, for one, want to make each one of them as beautiful and exuberant as possible.

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t 9 a.m. Saturday morning, April 6, be prepared. In front A of the historic Springer Opera

House on 10th Street, they will gather. Who will gather? The funnest, frolicking-est gaggle of lovingly wacky eccentrics the Fountain City has ever seen.

Welcome to the 5th Annual Strut the Hooch Parade!

Come for clowns, jugglers, horn tooters and snake charmers. The forecast calls for unicorns, kazoo bands, fire trucks and “lawn mower drill teams.” There’s really no telling what assemblage of quirky paraders will arrive. Best of all, you can bring yourself: if you believe in diversity, music, wackiness and joy, dress up and bring the kids and the whole family. At the head of this curious cavalcade will be Captain Hooch himself, leading you and like minded revelers through Uptown to kick off Market Days and Art Beat.

Captain Hooch (a.k.a. Steve Scott) grew up outside Mobile, Al. As a boy, he marched in Mardi Gras bands, and the joy and jubilant spirit never left him. Also inspired by similar parades, like the Doo Dah in Pasadena, Ca., Captain Hooch wanted to bring a cortège of fun to Columbus. In its first year, the Columbus Comic Parade attracted 26 dedicated dancers, a humble beginning, to be sure. But with the encouragement of Richard Bishop (formerly of Uptown Columbus), Steve rechristened the parade Strut the Hooch, enlisted the design help of Jef Holbrook for the logo, and so was born one of the best-loved events of the season.

“We had 200 last year,” Captain Hooch told us, “even with the threat of violent storms.” While we can’t predict this year’s weather, we do expect the parade to be the biggest and most buoyant yet.

With support from Uptown Columbus and countless friends and fellow Strutters, this fun-forthe-whole family parade has become a staple of the Spring season. Participating is easy. Register by email (S tr utTheHooc h@gmail. com) by giving your name, what you plan do to (remember: fun, funky and family friendly), and your contact information. As Captain Hooch says, “No sweat! Easy peasy!”

Regular attendees include the Muscogee Roller Girls, Whitewater guides, Springer Academy students, and since the beginning, members of the Shriner’s Circus. Questions? Want to get involved? Call Captain Hooch at (706) 315-9117.u

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PAWS Humane Soci ety Pets For LIFE

as in many of the more progressive cities in the U.S., IissuenlackColumbus, of access to basic veterinary care is emerging as the primary in animal welfare. Fortunately, we have made great strides in

reducing pet overpopulation and high euthanasia rates in our local animal control shelter. Today we are beginning to shift our attention to quality of life in low income households which include pets. I do mean quality of life for both pets and people because I believe no one, regardless of economic standing, wants to see their pet go without basic veterinary care.

In middle and upper income neighborhoods we know that 80-90% of all pets are spayed or neutered. They are up to date on basic vaccines and their owners are in compliance with local animal ordinances.

According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association dog owners spent an average of $785 on vet bills last year, while cat owners spent $516. Any pet owner knows it doesn’t take long to rack up half that through annual check-ups, vaccines, a year’s supply of flea and heartworm preventatives and teeth cleaning. Couple this basic care checklist with an unscheduled visit for common issues like hair loss, minor injury or a tummy upset and you’ve spent some real money. While these vet bills may sting a little, many of us can handle it and consider it a worthy sacrifice for our beloved pets.

Step into an underserved neighborhood and you will find exactly the opposite reality. They love their pets as much as anyone else but only 10-20% of these animals have been spayed or neutered.

With a price tag of $250 - $350 for the surgery, unwanted litters are a common occurrence. In addition, relatively minor ailments go untreated until they become acute.

Overcoming barriers to veterinary care is a big issue in the world of animal shelters. Unwanted litters are dropped off and beloved pets are relinquished when they get sick and owners are unable to access the care they need. Barriers to vet care include economic, transportation, and lack of information. Low income employees often have unpredictable work schedules so vet appointments can be hard to keep.

Especially when missing a shift is likely to result in job loss.

For these reasons, Paws Humane Society began operating a small-scale Pets for Life program in early 2015 and for the past 18 months it has become a full-time endeavor. PFL was developed by the Humane Society of the United States nearly a decade ago in four pilot cities, one of which was Atlanta. It is as grass roots as you can get with program workers knocking on doors in the most underserved neighborhoods and meeting with pet owners face-to-face.

This process becomes the foundation for building trust and maintaining long-term relationships We don’t push our brand of pet ownership on anyone. We simply offer information, free and low-cost services and supplies to those who need them, no questions asked. The end result is pets who get to live healthy lives with the families who love them.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 LocaL

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Student Juried Art Exhibition March 26 through April 20, Bay Gallery, Corn Center for the Visual Arts, 921 Front Avenue, Columbus Don’t Run Exhibition Reception Installation by Joshua Richmond on view March 26 through April 13. Artist during reception. March 27, 5:30 p.m., ArtLab, Seaboard Depot, 933 Front Avenue, Columbus Teen Takeover: Canvas Art Create a one-of-a-kind canvas art piece. Registration preferred, and registered guests will have priority over canvases. (706) 748-2855. March 28, 6 p.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road Color is Light is Color Master Class with Amy Weiskopf Enjoy a three day master class with Amy Weiskopf. Still life offers excellent Art Club Window Exhibition opportunities for observing the surprising nature of light and the complexity of March 1 through 30th, Fulcrum Window Gallery, 1009 Broadway, Columbus color. Students will develop their perceptual skills while also better understanding Mardi Gras Masquerade Paint Party form, space and composition. We will learn from master and contemporary You don’t have to be in New Orleans to celebrate Fat Tuesday. No canvasses for painters. As the class progresses, students will be encouraged to think about their this painting party, attendees will be provided a unique wooden cutout mask, paint own approach to still life. Open to all levels. Call the center for registration (706) and brushes. Our artist will walk you step-by-step through this masquerade mask. 507-8432. March 29 - 31, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Bo Bartlett Center, 921 Front Come out to paint, drink and listen to fun music. Studio is BYOB. March 5, 7:30 Avenue, Columbus - 9:30 p.m., Painting with a Twist, 6298 Veterans Parkway Want to see your event listed here? Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com Whimsical Watercolor For tweens and teens. Join us each month to work on a creative art project using watercolors. This is a beginner-friendly class aimed at teaching simple techniques that unleash creativity and relieve stress. All materials for projects are provided at the program. Open to ages 12 to 18. March 6 & April 3, 4 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Crafty Creators Night Come relax and unleash your creative side while learning to make something new.

No experience necessary. March 6 & April 3, South Columbus Public Library, 2034 South Lumpkin Road American Frontier Days Walk through time from the middle 1700s to the late 1900s and see living skills displays from local historians. See trappers, blacksmiths and more. Tomahawk throw contest. Event will be held at the baseball field across from the Liberty Bell Pool. Donations accepted for admission. $5 parking pass required. March 9 & 10, 10 a.m., Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA Highway 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. Shebang Exhibition Reception Curated by Jiha Moon and Hannah Israel. Artists: Zoë Charlton, Erin Jane Nelson, Didi Dunphy, Chintia Kirana, Yanique Norman and Sonya Yong James. Gallery will be up March 5 through 23. March 12, 5:30 p.m., Illgles Gallery, Corn Center for the Visual Arts, 921 Front Avenue, Columbus Coffee & Coloring Club Adults, are you looking for a relaxing activity to de-stress and create beautiful artwork at the same time? This club is just the thing. Join us for freestyle coloring, or focus on a theme, such as landscapes, animals or mandalas. All materials provided, along with light refreshments. March 12, 4 p.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road Sketching Under the Skylights Leave your voices at the door for a new Zen event. Witness the power of the creative process as a professional artist from the Go Figure drawing group sketch from a live model in costume under the magical skylights of The Bo Bartlett Center. Free and open to the public. March 14, 4 p.m., The Bo Bartlett Center, 921 Front Avenue, Columbus Teen Night at the Museum Teens (12 - 18) are invited to join the Museum’s TAG-Team (Teen Advisory Group) for a night of fun, music and more. Grab your friends and hit the dance floor during this 1940s-inspired event as our DJ provides tunes for the evening. Take group photos in the photo booth, try your hand at trivia, and win prizes during the scavenger hunt. Free event. March 16, 6 - 9 p.m., The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road Sunday Snapshots Meet your docent tour guide in the lobby for a themed tour exploring a theme through works across the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. March’s theme is Women in Art. March 17, 2 - 3 p.m., The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road 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 Crown & Comedy at The Loft Every Thursday, 7 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Pet owners Roger and Anita live happily in London with their Dalmations, Congo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita’s former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmations rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue of the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen. March 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10, 7 - 8 p.m., McClure Theatre, Springer Opera House, 103 East 10th Street, Columbus She Kills Monsters An excursion into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure into the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy populated with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Tickets are $20 with discounts available and can be purchased at the Riverside Theatre box office, which will be open the week of performances from noon until 6 p.m. daily and one hour prior to showtime. You can also call the box office at 706-507-8444. March 7-9 at 7:30 p.m. and March 3 at 2 p.m., Riverside Theatre Complex, 6 West 10th Street, Columbus Evita Evita is the Tony Award-winning musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on the historical story of Eva Duarte de Perón, a poor Argentinian girl who grows up to be the wife of the president of Argentina, worshipped by her people.

As a young woman who longs for an acting career, fame and fortune, Eva quickly learns that her feminine wiles hold power in a culture, and a political system, run by men. As First Lady of Argentina, she aligns herself with the poor, winning herself and husband Perón, popularity among Argentinians. Evita becomes a hero to the poor and the working class—and an enemy to the rich. This blockbuster musical shows both the righteous determination and the ruthless power of Argentina’s 20th century matriarch. March 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23 7:30 p.m., and March 10, 17 & 24 at 2:30 p.m., Springer Opera House, 103 East 10th Street, Columbus Sesame Street Live Jump to the beat with your friends on Sesame Street. Introducing an all-new, interactive show that unfolds on one of the world’s most famous streets at the funniest, furriest party in the neighborhood. March 27, 6 p.m., Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th Street 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, 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13, 7:30 p.m.; April 7 & 14, 2:30 p.m., The McClure Theatre, Springer Opera House, 103 East 10th Street, Columbus

n ancient Rome, March was the first month of the year. They pronounced it Imeant Martius back then, named for the Roman god of war, because the end of winter the emperor could send his soldiers back into battle. And so with spring’s

return, I recommend a great war film, perhaps the greatest ever — Paisan, by Roberto Rossellini. It’s the story of the Allied Forces’ march up the boot of Italy, from fall 1943 to spring 1945, told in six separate stories set in distinct locations along the route. The scenarios were written by six authors — four Italians (including Federico Fellini), a Brit, and a German — and each is at once heartbreaking and transcendent.

The first follows an Allied unit’s nighttime landing at Sicily. A young villager named Carmela agrees to lead them across a German minefield. They hole up in an abandoned seaside fort, where a soldier named Joe keeps an eye on Carmela while the other soldiers scout the area. Despite the language barrier between them, Joe starts to flirt with Carmela, and when a German shot suddenly rings out in the night, the story takes an ironic and bittersweet turn.

The next episode unfolds on the mainland, in Naples, in the chaotic days after the coastal city is freed. The main character is another American soldier named Joe, who’s black. He’s dead drunk, stumbling through the rubble. A local kid who

barely knows two words of English quietly listens while Joe raves that he’s a hero, a liberator of Europe, and that there’ll be a ticker-tape parade waiting for him in New York before he hops a train for home. Then he suddenly stops his story and says, “I don’t want to go home. My home is an old shack with tin cans for doors.”

He passes out, and the kid steals his boots.

All the scenarios have provocative twists like this, and they push the movie beyond an account of a truly heroic military campaign to show the complexities of human nature, the tragedies that seem to forever weave through triumphs. In Rome a drunken soldier passes out in the arms of a prostitute, not knowing that she’s the girl he fell in love with during the heady days after the Nazis’ defeat, and has been looking for ever since. In a monastery in northern Italy, three American chaplains — one Catholic, one Protestant, one Jewish — are taken in for a night.

But upon learning that only one of the guests is Catholic, the monks embark on a fast in hopes of converting the other two to their faith.

One of the most fascinating aspects of the film is the way it shows people communicating across language barriers. In some scenes, there are people who know enough of one language or the other to be able to understand what’s going on. But in most, the characters have to work things out with just a couple shared words, hand gestures and facial expressions. Cinematically, it adds a delicious level of tension and complexity to the stories, but thematically it really drives home the monumental heroism of the allied campaign, and especially the United States’ outsized role in it. And for me, it rouses tremendous pride in my country and the good it can do as guardian of the free world when it puts humanity first.u

Joe Miller teaches at CSU and tweets mini movie reviews in Spanish @byjoemiller

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W E AT H E R S F L O O D T O A N N O U N C E Exciting 2019-2020 Season

Springer Opera House Season Lineup

Mainstage Series Chicago

S E P T. 20 - O CT. 6 It would be downright criminal to miss this major Broadway musical event!

Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly are a pair of sexy murderesses, locked up in notorious Cook County Jail. The two launch a red-hot competition for tabloid fame in order to gain the sympathy of the public. Set in jazz age Chicago, this naughty musical comedy is one of Broadway’s biggest hits, with six Tony Awards, an Oscar for Best Picture, and a Grammy. Chicago also has one of the greatest Broadway scores ever, with popular songs like “All That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango,” “When You’re Good to Mama,” and “Razzle Dazzle.”

Stay Tuned — we can’t yet tell you the name of this one!

D E C. 5 - 22 The Springer’s December show is one of the most popular family musicals ever written. And we can’t tell you what it is. This is a highly restricted title, and the publisher has prevented the Springer from announcing it until after April 16.

The Springer assures its patrons this is an enchanting, large-cast, Tony Awardwinning Broadway smash, with lavish special effects and a beloved musical score. Check back with us in April for the big reveal.

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“148 years ago today, the Springer Opera house opened its doors for the first time.” aul Pierce, producing artistic director of 30-plus years, greeted the hundreds of eager guests from the stage of the Mcclure Theatre (more than 200 guests watched from a screen in Foley Hall). Feb. 21 was a birthday celebration, and a special one. Paul updated his audiences on Springer news, including the latest on the basement flood, and then, with the help of Sally Baker (director of education), moved to the main business of the night: announcing the 20192020 season lineup.

Those who frequent Uptown have likely encountered crews outside the Springer (103 East 10th Street, Columbus), working diligently since Feb. 13 to clean up in the wake of a water supply pipe bursting. Five feet of water filled the basement, causing major damage to electrical systems and a vast array of equipment stored in the space. Columbus Water Works, Paul said, arrived quickly to staunch the leak, and other contractors have been swift and expert in their response.

Crews have worked around the clock to repair the damage, and Paul assured his audiences that “none of the historic fabric of the theatre was touched by the flood.” While the flood is an obstacle, as the saying goes, the show must go on—and it will. Evita (March 8 - 24) will open on schedule, two blocks away at Columbus State University’s Riverside Theatre (6 West 10th Street.

Sally continued more good news. Last year, Sally launched the Theatre for the Very Young, an innovative theatre experience geared toward children five and under. Theatre for the Very Young puts the Springer in the vanguard of theatre education for young children, and the necessity of such programs has been fully demonstrated by the program’s thrilling success. Of the first year, Sally said, “every one of our shows was sold out.” Enrollment for youth programs are up across the board. Enrollment for the Springer Summer Academy (runs May 27 through July 26) will open March 4; registration and details can be found on the Springer website (springeroperahouse.org).

The new season will open with the smash Broadway hit musical, Chicago.

Jamelia Turner took the stage to sing a sultry “When You’re Good to Mama” as a preview of the production. Shane Hall, director and choreographer for Singing in the Rain, also sang the show’s title tune, and students from the Springer Theatre Academy performed “When I Grow Up” from upcoming production of Matilda.

Cameron McCarthy joined via video from his desk at NASA, where he works as a flight controller, to announce a collaboration between the Coca-Cola Space Science Center (CCSSC) and the Springer (Cameron is an alum of both) for a Theatre for the Very Young production of Twinkle, Twinkle Littlest Star, which will take place at the CCSSC’s planetarium.

The December MainStage production, in a truly mysterious twist, cannot be announced until April 16. However, we will update you as soon as the announcement is made. For a full schedule of Mainstage, Studio, Children’s and Theatre for the Very Young series of shows, see our full calendar and descriptions.u

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JA N . 23 - F E B . 2 The Sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece of the African-American experience by the great August Wilson. Former Negro League baseball star Troy Maxson is now in his 50s, his glory days far behind him. He’s haunted over the success of black players who followed him and considers players like Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron inferior to him. Troy attempts to assert control in his life through his relationships with his wife and his son. But even as he takes responsibility for their safety and well-being, he betrays them.

Singing in the Rain

M A RC H 13 - 22 The splashiest song-and-dance musical comedy in Broadway history. Based on the movie starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor, this extravagant theatre sensation includes an onstage rainstorm, dazzling costumes, jaw-dropping dance numbers and a string of Hollywood’s most loved musical numbers: “Good Morning,” “Make ‘Em Laugh,” “All I Do Is Dream of You,” “Moses Supposes,” and “Singing in the Rain.”

Matilda

M AY 1 - 17 The ultimate girl power musical romp. Matilda is an extraordinary child, armed with a sharp mind and vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand and challenge her destiny. She has astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. The Tony Award-winning Matilda, The Musical is a captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.

Studio Series

Yesterday and Today

N OV. 7 - 17 Not even The Beatles could perform a Beatles show like this. Some of the world’s most talented rock musicians have been assembled for an astonishing feat: every single Beatles tune ever recorded has been learned, rehearsed and perfected over an 11 year period. And YOU get to choose which ones are played, making each and every show unique. Yesterday and Today is a living cultural treasure and easily the best Beatles tribute show in the world.

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A Tuna Christmas

D E C . 12 - 2 2 Over the past 18 years, 45,000 otherwise normal people have paid perfectly good money to see two grown men in pantyhose (and cowboy hats, dresses, overalls and bouffant hairdos). Two extraordinary comic actors portray twenty-one inhabitants in “Texas’ third smallest town,” Tuna, where the annual Christmas yard display contest has been plagued by a vandal known only as the Christmas Phantom. Socialite Vera Carp hopes to win for the fifteenth year in a row, but she has stiff competition fro Didi Snavely, the owner of Didi’s Used Weapons, and the sassy Tastee Kreme waitresses Inita Goodwin and Helen Bedd. This is Columbus’ most popular show and a genuine cult holiday favorite.

Morningside

AP RI L 16 - 2 6 Worst. Baby shower. Ever. This shrewd and razor-sharp play, from award-winning Southern playwright Topher Payne, takes us to a sunny spring visit to the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta, where different generations are thrown together to test the bonds of family and friendship. Imagine a baby shower, nine women with secrets, and a case of champagne. This is the mother of all baby showers. Steel Magnolias meets the Real Housewives—what could possibly go wrong?

Children’s Series

Robin Hood

J U LY 5 - 21 In this legendary tale, Robin and his Merry Men (and Women!) rob from the rich and give to the poor, defeating the Sheriff of Nottingham and his men. This swashbuckling, sword fighting, zany retelling of the traditional story feels more like a 2019 Robin Hood with a The Princess Bride flavor, plus a dash of Laurel and Hardy. A comedy for the whole family, Robin Hood involved witty musical ditties, audience participation, with a modern heroism running through all of the hilarity. According to Robin, we can all change the world as long as we believe in ourselves and work together.

The Rainbow Fish

OC T. 4 - 2 0 Based on the international bestselling children’s book, Rainbow Fish is the musical story of the ocean’s most beautiful, most shimmery fish.

When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against him for his vanity. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus who helps him understand that it is far more valuable to be admired for being kind than it is for being beautiful.

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 the world.

Theatre for the Very Young Series We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

N OV. 16 - 24 Gee, I hope I find a bear! Join a variety of characters on their journey through the season of Fall as they explore the sights, sounds and smells of autumn. This interactive performance will involve sensory experiences as you use your imagination to travel to the bear’s den, hike over the mountains, crawl through mud, swim rivers and climb tall trees in this outdoor adventure.

We can’t go over it, can’t go under it, can’t go around it, we have to go through it! This show is geared for audiences 0 through 5 and their caretakers.

Twinkle, Twinkle Littlest Star

JA N . 18 - 25 Thousands of lightyears away, a little star feels left out by her star friends. She is not big enough or brilliant enough to play their games. She goes to her grandfather, the sun, who tells her that it doesn’t matter how big or bright you are, but how close you are to those you love. This production marks the first of hopefully many community partnerships in developing Theatre for the Very Young shows. The Springer is happy to announce the partner for this show is Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center. This show will be performed in their planetarium with an original coordinated show on the planetarium’s dome projection screen.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

A P R I L 18 - 25 A told B and B told C, “I’ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree! Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, will there be enough room?” Geared for audiences who are learning the alphabet, this rhythmic celebration of the letters tells the story of the day they climbed the coconut tree—and then fell out!

This production will combine storytelling with live music created by the actors. Based in rhythm and accompanied by percussion instruments, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom will have you be-boping all the way home.

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March Madness Concert Featuring the DSOS Band with special guest The 7th Wonder Band and Lady Coco. Doors open at 7 p.m.. $20 cover. 30 years old and above. No athletic wear. March 9, 8 - 11 p.m., Midtown Jazz & Blues Lounge, 1818 Midtown Drive, Columbus Yacht Rock Schooner @ The Loft March 9, 9:30 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus Outlaw Redemption @ Soho March 9, 10 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Unheard of Ensemble March 9, 7:30 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Open Mic Hosted by Matt Kirkley @ The Loft Patrick Kearney, guest artist, guitar Do you play an acoustic instrument and/or sing? Come out and showcase your March 10, 4 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 talent. All musicians wishing to play must sign-up in advance. Sign-ups are at 7:00 Broadway, Columbus at The Loft. Every Wednesday, 8 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus Virtuosi String Ensemble NEW TATTOO SHOP OWNER MAKES AWARD-WINNING WORK Friday Night Jazz at The Loft March 10, 7 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 & A M A J O RBroadway, C O N T RColumbus IBUTION TO HIS COMMUNITY Every Friday, 7 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus THUMP. feat. Crewsont University Singers Concert Your night devoted solely to beat culture. Fresh DJs each week flexing bass bins, March 12, 7:30 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 MCs spitting knowledge, and our sponsors there hooking you up with new swag Broadway, Columbus all night. 21 and up, $5 cover. Every Thursday, 10 p.m., CIRCA Craft Cocktails, Tinderbox Circus Sideshow @ Soho 900 Broadway, Columbus March 13, 9 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Music ’N Motion During this structured play time, children will be encouraged to explore music SlueSHIFT Percussion through songs, puppets, books, creative movement and physical activities. Connect March 13, 7:30 p.m., Studio Theatre, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 and socialize with other families while helping your little ones build early literacy Broadway, Columbus skills through music and play. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m., Columbus Public Library, Groove Monkey @ Dock’s 3000 Macon Road March 15, 7 p.m., Dock’s, 9883 Lee Road 379, Valley, Al. Music Under the Dome: Elements of the Earth Money Shot @ 219 Tickets must be purchased in advance at alumni.columbusstate.edu/ March 15, 7:30 p.m., 219 Food and Spirits, 5167 Ga Highway 219, Fortson, Ga. musicunderthedome. March 5, 5:37 p.m., Coca-Cola Space Science Center, 701 Alabama Avenue @ Soho Front Avenue, Columbus March 15, 10:30 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Schwob Jazz Orchestra March 7, 7:30 p.m., Studio Theatre, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 A Night with Bolera With Emily’s wrenching voice and Miguel’s distinguished guitar playing, Bolera always Broadway, Columbus brings a night of soul-wrenching jazz jams. Enjoy smooth melodies and comforting Katrin Meidell, faculty artist, viola coffee. March 16, 7 - 9 p.m., Fountain City Coffee, 1007 Broadway, Columbus March 8, 7:30 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 The Ragbirds @ Uptown Broadway, Columbus March 16, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Broadway, Uptown Columbus The Altman/Moore Project @ Dock’s Bartok & Prokofiev March 8, 7 - 10 p.m., Dock’s, 9883 Lee Road 379, Valley, Al. This concert features the last compositions of two of the greatest composers of The Velvet Cab @ Scruffy Murphy’s the 20th century, Bartok’s beautiful third piano concerto and Prokofiev’s touching, March 8, 9:30 p.m., Scruffy Murphy’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 1037 Broadway, Columbus final symphony. The evening begins with a lyrical first statement from a new voice, American composer Samuel Barber. March 16, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Columbus Joey Allcorn @ The Loft Symphony Orchestra, 900 Broadway March 8, 9 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus GP38 @ Meriwether Steak Co. Jam Out Do you play an instrument? Like to sing? Then join the library for a monthly jam March 16, 8 p.m., Meriwether Steak Co., 1651 Whitehouse Parkway, Warm session in the Teen Department. We’ll have space for you and your friends to hang Springs, Ga. out and jam together. No instrument, no problem; we have ways for you to join in on the fun. For age 10 through 18. March 8, 4 p.m., Columbus Public Library, Subdimension. feat. Chark, Malbis, John Bruce & Casual Death Come get down to some dark dub that will melt your face off. As always, we are bringing 3000 Macon Road the heavy artillery, massive production and bass from the deepest part of the universe.

Dwight Yoakam @ RiverCenter March 16, 10 p.m., CIRCA Craft Cocktails, 900 Front Avenue, Columbus March 8, 7 - 10 p.m., RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, The Ground Hounds @ Soho ColumbusBoris Berman, guest artist, piano March 16, 10 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus March 9, 2 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Relative Sounds @ Wild Wing Cafe Broadway, Columbus March 17, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Wild Wing Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus Creek Johnson @ Omaha Brewing Chris McDaniel @ Wild Wing Cafe March 9, 3 - 7 p.m., Omaha Brewing Company, 265 Brew Street, Omaha, Ga. March 20, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Wild Wing Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus Language Café Come to practice your Spanish or for help with Spanish language homework. March Relative Sounds @ Wild Wing Cafe March 22, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Wild Wing Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus 9, 4 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Poison Whiskey @ Soho Ain’t Right @ Warm Springs Cellars March 9, 5 - 8 p.m., Warm Springs Cellars, 11 Roosevelt Walk, Warm Springs, Ga. March 22, 10 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Ain’t Right @ Omaha Brewing Chase Tibbitts @ Chattabrewchee March 9, 7 - 11 p.m., Chattabrewchee Southern Brewhouse, 709 4th Avenue, March 23, 3 - 7 p.m., Omaha Brewing Company, 265 Brew Street, Omaha, Ga. West Point, Ga.

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Kevin Gates / Young Dolph / City Girls @ Civic Center March 23, 7:30 p.m., Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th Street Boyd Causey & Dalton Bush @ 219 March 23, 8 - 11 p.m., 219 Food and Spirits, 5167 GA Highway 219, Fortson, Ga. Drake Allen @ Iron Bank March 23, 8 - 10 p.m., Iron Bank Coffee Company, 6 West 11th Street, Columbus Paulo Siqueir, student recital, bassoon March 25, 7:30 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Joshua May, faculty artist, tenor March 25, 7:30 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Tuneful Tuesdays Guests are encouraged to come early to view the galleries. March 26, 6 p.m., The Bo Bartlett Center, 921 Front Avenue, Columbus Lovrick Gary, student recital, bass trombone March 26, 6 p.m., Studio Theatre, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Violin Studio Recital March 27, 7:30 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Phil Pierick, guest artist, saxophone March 28, 7:30 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Open Mic Night March 28, 7 - 10 p.m., Fountain City Coffee, 1007 Broadway, Columbus Ain’t Right @ The Hangout March 28, 8 p.m., The Hangout, 6060 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Garrett Pittman @ Locals March 29, 8:30 p.m., Locals, 5409 Summerville Road, Phenix City, Al. GA ALA Band @ Wild Wing Cafe March 30, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Wild Wing Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus Ain’t Right @ Tricky Dick’s March 30, 7 - 10 p.m., Tricky Dick’s Oyster Bar, 6052 GA Highway 85, Ellerslie, Ga. Rebel Union w/ Matt Rogers @ The Loft March 30, 8 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus Drew Ellis @ Outlaws March 30, 9 p.m., Outlaws Saloon, 6449 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Heavy Blue @ Legends March 30, 9 p.m., Legends, 5762 Milgen Road, Columbus Kaleidoscope Experience the passion of 230 talented music students in an exciting 70-minute, full spectrum musical performance! Featuring large instrumental and vocal ensembles, chamber music, and individual performers, Kaleidoscope offers an electrifying variety of repertoire from classical to jazz, from exuberant to refined: you will hear it all! Tickets can be purchased through the RiverCenter box office. Admission is $20. March 30, 7:30 p.m., Bill Heard Theatre, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Saxophone Studio Recital April 1, 7:30 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Music Under the Dome, last show of the season The last concert of the MUTD season will be a joint performance that starts in the Coca-Cola Space Science Center and concludes in the Bo Bartlett Center. At the CCSSC, reception at 5 pm with wine and cheese, and 45-minute concert at 5:37 pm. Then 30 minutes later at the Bartlett Center, we’ll have another light reception and a concert at 6:45 pm for 40 minutes. Join us for this innovative evening hosted

by Paul Hostetter (Schwob School of Music), Dr. Shawn Cruzen (director of the Coca Cola Space Science Center), and David Houston, (executive director of the Bo Bartlett gallery). To purchase your tickets, visit alumni.columbusstate.edu/ musicunderthedome. April 2, 5 p.m., Coca-Cola Space Science Center, 701 Front Avenue, Columbus LocaL

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Bassoon Studio Recital April 2, 7:30 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Student Composition Concert April 4, 7:30 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Want to see your event listed here? Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com

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by The National Civil War Naval Museum, Ptheresented RiverBlast Festival is a fun and educational event for whole family spanning two days, Saturday March

23 and Sunday March 24. RiverBlast features live entertainment, family activities, kids games, cannon firings and Civil War demonstrations.

For the first time, the event is free. Come and go as you please, enjoying food, drink and merchandise vendors, as well as free access to the museum and it’s extensive collection documenting the naval history of the American Civil War. This year’s festival will explore the role Columbus payed in the Civil War from a naval perspective. Visitors can enjoy many creative and family-friendly programs each day. By telling the stories of the navies of the Civil War, the National Civil War Naval Museum connects people with the past, giving us a better sense of time and place.

RiverBlast runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 12:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, at Port Columbus, 1002 Victory Drive.

The Museum contains the reclaimed hull of Confederate iron clad ram, the CSS Jackson, as well as the largest collection of Civil War naval-related flags in the country.

Other exhibits include a full-scale ship replica of the USS Water Witch; a replica of the USS Hartford, with its birth deck, ward room and captain’s cabin; an actual cutter, or “ship’s boat,” from the USS Hartford; a full-scale replica of the USS Monitor’s famous turret; and an immersive, panoramic dockside exhibit recreating Plymouth, N.C., complete with an exterior and interior view of the CSS Albemarle.

For more information about RiverBlast 2019 and the National Civil War Naval Museum visit ColumbusRiverBlast.com or call (706) 327-9798.

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D o n n i e Yo u n g , w h o i s a lway s o u t o f h i s e l e m e n t, i s a f r i e n d o f t h e L o c a L m a g a z i n e . H e d o e s n ’ t r o l l o n t h e S a b b at h .

H e ’ s t h e fat h e r o f t w o w o n d e r f u l g i r l s , i s a wa n n a - b e l o c a l g a n g s t e r a n d C o l u m b u s n at i v e .

Top 5 Favorite things I love about myself Top 5 Things I Love about Columbus

1. It’s called the “Fountain City” – but you don’t see a lot of Fountains 2. Heckling the opposing team at the Columbus Lions games 3. Whitewater Rafting is awesome 4. The Pollen is incredible 5. Uptown now vs Uptown 94’.

1. I am super smart. Like bigly smart 2. I am really wealthy 3. My body is a wonderland 4. I am the best at being humble 5. I don’t get sarcasm

Top 5 Nicknames people call me

Top 5 people I would invite to a dinner

1. IB (Idiot Boy) – Thanks Mom & Pops 2. Captain D 3. D.Y. 4. Fatboy Slim 5. Doodlebug – thanks Julie Linander

Donnie Young

1. Ben Franklin 2. Tupac 3. Jesus 4. Dave Chappelle 5. Your Mom

Top 5 Lies I have told my daughters

1. I was the first winner of American Idol 2. I invented Karate 3. “Good game” 4. “No I wasn’t cheating, I’m just that good!”

5. When I was your age, I was 16 (they are 13 and 9)

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Wednesday Night Trivia at Outskirts Every Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m., The Outskirts Sports Bar & Grill, 5736 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Family Storytime We love families that read together. Join the Library for a program dedicated to families with young children (birth to 5) as we sing, play games, and most importantly, read aloud great stories. Every Monday, 10:30 a.m., South Columbus Public Library, 2034 South Lumpkin Road Game Night at Panera Spend an evening with fun gaming. Whether a first-timer or a gamer extraordinaire, we have games that are fun for all. Come and go as you wish. Event is free. Every Wednesday, 6 p.m., Panera Bread, 6301 Whitesville 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 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 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 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 LocaL

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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 Mini Makers: Number Crunchers Bring your preschooler to the library for fun and engaging counting activities to get them ready for kindergarten. March 5, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Board of Zoning Appeals The ZBA is responsible for deciding appeals and granting variances relative to the enforcement of the zoning regulations. For questions, call Charlotte Davis at (706) 225-3910. March 6, 2 p.m., CCG Inspections and Code Department, 420 10th Street, Columbus Grandé Beauty Presents: Women with Words Featuring performances by Ria 706, Tacara and Merged. Happy hour starts at 5 p.m., show at 8. $10 VIP tickets, $7 general admission. March 6, 7 - 10 p.m., CIRCA Craft Cocktails, 900 Broadway, Columbus Scratch for Tweens Are you new to programming but don’t know where to start? WE’ll teach you through Scratch, a visual programming language developed to help children and teens learn the basics. We’ll create fun animations and games using Scratch’s unique, easy-to-use interface that will give you a foundation in the basics of coding. For teens 12 to 14. March 7, 4 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Animal Ark Rescue Volunteer and Foster Orientation RSVP so we know how many people are attending. Volunteers for offsite adoption events on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Fosters, vital for finding forever homes, are also needed. March 7, 5 - 6 p.m., Animal Ark Rescue, 7133 Sacerdote Lane, Columbus VIP Time: for people with special needs and their families Launch is closed to the general public to allow special needs children and their families to jump. One jump and one adult can jump from 6 until 8 for only $10. March 7 and April 4, 6 - 8 p.m., Launch Trampoline Park, 7607 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Chat & Chew Book Club This month’s book: “The Cruel Prince,” by Holly Black. March 7, 6 - 7:15 p.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road Goals over Gossip Soiree (Women’s Empowerment Edition) Kristen King Official presents. Join awesome, goal-oriented women for a networking event. Enjoy interactive activities, giveaways and more. So get your business cards ready, because you never know who you may meet. March 7, 7 - 9 p.m., CIRCA Craft Cocktails, 900 Front Avenue, 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, structured environment. For information, call (706) 243-2679. March 8 & 22, 2 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Foxie 105 Old School / New School Party Two ballrooms, two parties, one ticket price. Best DJs in the tri-city on the one’s and two’s. VIP tickets available. March 8, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Columbus Convention & Trade Center, 801 Front Avenue Rabies and Microchip Clinic This low-cost microchip and vaccine clinic is open to the public for all pets, from all counties, no appointment necessary. All dogs must be leashed, and all cats must be in carriers. $15 for vaccines and microchipping. March 9, 9 a.m. - noon, Animal Ark Rescue, 7133 Sacerdote Lane, Columbus Harris County Flea Market Joins vendors and patrons to create a community source that will advocate for the establishment of new beginnings in restoration and creation. This is a place where small businesses can establish themselves in the community. Full of antique, vintage items, with everything from refurbished furniture to handmade clothing.

March 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Harris County High School, 8281 GA Highway 116, Hamilton, Ga. Page Turners Book Club This month’s book is “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander. March 9, 1 - 3 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Puppy Tales Get comfy and read your favorite books to one or more sweet, lovable, certified therapy animals from Pet Partners of Columbus. Bring your own book from home or choose one from the library to read. March 9 & 23, 2 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road MAR CH 2019

#WhiteHistoryMonth (Patterns of Abuse) A look at the savagery, genocidal and inhumane treatment of people that the Europeans have bestowed upon the numerous people they have encountered throughout history. March 9, 3 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Hooks & Needles Crochet and Knitting Club Get together and show off your crochet and knitting skills for a good cause. All ages and skill levels welcome. March 9, 3 p.m. North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road Bride to Be Celebration Come to see for yourself just how magical a wedding at the National Infantry Museum can be. Visitors can see, feel, hear and taste all the things wedding vendors can offer. Each of the Museum’s rental spaces will be dressed up with designer flowers, cakes, photos and décor. Models in gorgeous gowns will stroll from room to room, and the caterer will offer you hors d’oeuvres and drinks to sample. Free admission. One lucky couple will leave with a Grand Prize Diamond Wedding Package. March 10, 5 - 7 p.m., National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus Discovery Hub: Meteorologist Discover everything from broadcasting weather to expanding on elemental experiments.

March 12, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Troop 89 Open House for Female Scouts Parents and female youth ages 11 - 17 are invited to learn more about Troop 89 for females. Scouting is a fun, exciting path for youth to develop themselves as good citizens and leaders. Learn about Scouting and what it can do for your daughter at this open event. March 12, 6 p.m., Edgewood Presbyterian Church, 3617 Macon Road, Columbus Larkin Lane & Charleston Shoes Trunk Show March 13, 10 a.m., Galleria Riverside, 1658 Rollins Way, Columbus CVCC Foundation Hall of Fame 2019 Please join us for a night of food, fun, and fellowship for a good cause as the Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) Foundation honors four distinguished inductees for Hall of Fame 2019 at its annual celebration on March 14, 2019 at the National Infantry Museum at 6 p.m.. The Hall of Fame event also includes dinner, a silent auction, and entertainment. This evening of food, fun, and fellowship is set for March 14, 2019, at the National Infantry Museum located at 1775 Legacy Way in Columbus, Georgia. Tickets are $75 and sponsorships for the event are available. For more information, please contact Dr. Joree Jones at 334214-4816 or Joree.jones@cv.edu. March 14, 6 - 9 p.m., National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus Parent’s Night Out Immerse your child in all of the excitement of the YMCA during our monthly Parent’s Night Out Program at our Thayer Y. Let our childcare team entertain your child while you enjoy a some kid-free time to yourself.

Age appropriate activities include: swimming in our indoor pool, rock climbing, seasonally-theme games and crafts, and dinner and snacks are provided. Space is limited, all children between the ages of 1-12 are welcome to participate. For more information contact us at Childcare@ymcacolumbusga.com or (706) 322-8269 March 15, 6 p.m., YMCA of Columbus, 24 14th Street Driven to End Hunger Car Show $20 for early registration through March 8. $25 day of show. Rain date is March 23, 2019. Show starts at 9am and will end at 2pm. Register your car now and print your dash card (with paid entry). Free to the public. Proceeds benefit Feeding the Valley Food Bank. Hosted by Network Systems Group. March 16, Feeding the Valley Food Bank, 6744 Flat Rock Road, Midland, Ga. Friends of the Library Fiction Fest One day only, all paperback and hardback books will be on sale for $2 or less.

March 16, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Spring Fling Craft Market Ahead of the sixth season opener on May 4, the Midland Community Farmer’s Market will kick off 2019 with its first annual Spring Fling Craft Market. Locallymade gifts, folk and fine art, clever and creative handicraft, as well as spring flowers, plants, vegetables, baked goods, pickles and jams and jellies, and so much more.

Event is rain or shine. March 16, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 9110 Warm Springs Road, Midland, Ga. St. Patrick’s on Broadway Uptown and Scruffy Murphy’s Irish Pub are shutting down Broadway and painting it green for St. Patrick’s Day. Event is free and kid friendly. March 16, 2 - 8 p.m., Broadway, Uptown Columbus LocaL

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Let’s Talk Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson will kick off this forum event. Held in conjunction with community partners, the purpose of the forum is to provide insight into the current status of the city and to give citizens an opportunity to talk about Columbus.

Meeting is open to the public, and will be filmed for future broadcast on the Columbus Consolidated Government Television Network. March 28, 6 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 821 8th Avenue, Columbus Brain Games A program with fun puzzles, brain teasers, riddles, IQ tests and games. Fun for the whole family. March 21, 4 p.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road RiverBlast 2019 This educational and family-friendly festival includes live entertainment, family activities, food trucks, craft vendors, cannon firings and civil war demonstrations.

There is something for the entire family to enjoy. Free admission. March 23 & 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., National Civil War Naval Museum, 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus UNCF Columbus Mayor’s Masked Ball The annual Columbus United Negro College Fund Mayor’s Masked Ball is a premier fundraising gala and major social event, focusing on raising public awareness and large corporate and individual donations to support deserving students through UNCF. Hosted by the Mayor, a diverse group of corporate sponsors and local businesses, and an illustrious steering committee, who all support UNCF’s mission of investing in better futures for us all by getting students to and through college.

Visit uncf.org/columbusmmb for tickets and sponsorship information. March 23, 7 - 11 p.m., Columbus Convention & Trade Center, 801 Front Avenue Want to see your event listed here? Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com

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ind the door between SaltCellar and the corner of 1st Avenue and 11th Street. Take a turn up the stairs. Go ahead through the door and enter a lost world.

Sherrie Grabis (owner) You stand on Heart Pine floors, behind you is an exposed brick wall, and before you is what looks to be a turn-of-the-century barber shop, complete with period furniture, décor and solid barber chairs. No, you haven’t entered a time warp, though you have stepped back in time. You’re arrived at Old School Barber Shoppe (1041 1st Ave, Columbus).

Old School Barber Shoppe is the dream manifested of owneroperator Sherrie Grabis. After twelve years working in accounting, Sherrie found herself in a corner office with a view and feeling trapped.

She wanted to be around people, and craved a challenge. “I needed to do something I didn’t know how to do,” she said on a recent afternoon in the shop. Though she had worked hard to advance her career, Sherrie was ready for a change.

That’s when she walked into a barber shop.

“I thought, this is the coolest place I’ve ever been,” she says of discovering the barber shop. It was a men’s barber shop, and Sherrie remembers falling in love with the music and unfiltered conversation. Sherrie is petite, with blonde hair cascading past her shoulders; she also has colorful tattoos running up both of her arms and speaks with a distinctive southern drawl, giving off a wry, tomboyish attitude. She talked to the owner of the barber shop before making up her mind. With no barbering experience, she boldly abandoned her successful, comfortable career and set out on the uncertain path of pursuing a dream.

After barber school and a year at another shop, Sherrie made another bold decision. She set out to establish her ideal barber shop. “I wanted somewhere I wanted to work,” Sherrie said, “a place I could lead from behind the chair.”

She envisioned a place where men would feel at home, a place far removed from the salon vibe.

Her aesthetic vision was specific: authentic 1880s - 1920s barbershop. She has meticulously recreated this style, from the vintage chairs (which she and her husband refurbished) to the antique decorations and fixtures.

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classical style and services. Working with a straight razor is essential at Old School Barber Shoppe. Whether for razor fades or shaves, the hot lather and warm towels make the experience a relaxing indulgence.

(We should mention the hot lather comes from a modern machine. Look, if you’ve never had a shave with hot lather, you’re missing out.

Seriously.) For those among us who believe in beards, Sherrie prides herself on Old School Barber Shoppe’s expertise in beard maintenance.

Want to grow a beard but aren’t sure how to go about it? Old School will get you on the path to immaculately-groomed facial hair, in any style.

Increasingly, men are recognizing the importance of maintaining their skin, eyebrows and ears. At Old School Barber Shoppe, they do it all. There was a time in America when to be a well groomed man, you had regular facials. A cleanse, massage, exfoliation and mask were all part of your regular routine at the barber shop. Why do mob bosses and cattle barons from the old movies spend so much time in barber shops? Because men of means spent time in the barber shop, maintaining their prosperous appearance. We’re not suggesting you guys get involved with organized crime, only that those guys had good ideas when it came to grooming, ideas the modern man has every reason to adopt.

Like all innovators, Sherrie’s story is one of bold decisions and the pursuit of visions no one else can see. She read the tea leaves, so to speak, and staked her new career and future on the return of the classic in men’s style. The result is the vestige of something lost, of a time when men knew the importance of investing in their appearance,when they patronized shops built around helping them look their best.

When you’re ready to look your best, visit the original, the authentic men’s barber shop, where Sherrie and her team are on the cutting edge of classic barber style.u Photography By MJ

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New Moon Ceremony The New Moon lies in the dreamy sign of Pisces, aligning perfectly with the intention of manifestation. Join Alee Link, co-founder of MoonLit Tride, for an evening on how to craft a new moon ceremony, receive specifics on this Pisces new moon, and end the evening with a dreamy, floaty sound bath. There is no movement in this class, but we suggest you arrive in comfortable clothing that you can sit and lie comfortably in. March 6, 7:15 p.m., River Flow Yoga and Wellness, 6801 River Road, Columbus LGBT Support Groups Whether you’re gay, bisexual, lesbian, transgender or just a friend or family member, we are here for you with great topics that help us focus on our inner selves while also helping to build diversity within our community. Refreshments will be served.

March 7, 21 & April 4, 7 p.m., Colgay Pride of Columbus, 1661 13th Street Salute to Success 5K High School JROTC’s Career Alumni Mentorship Program ( JCAMP) presents the 2019 Salute to Success 5K Run/Walk to celebrate the 103rd anniversary of JROTC. The 5K serves as the official kick-off of the Fountain City Mardi Gras and Carnival Parade and Festival. Race entry include t-shirts and many prizes will be awarded.

March 9, 7 - 10 a.m., Historic Liberty District, 821 7th Avenue, Columbus Open Door Classic Walk and 5K Run Enjoy a 5K walk and run through Uptown Columbus and along the Phenix City and Columbus Riverwalks. Proceeds go towards reducing poverty. March 9, 8:30 a.m. - noon, Open Door Community House, 2405 2nd Avenue, Columbus Pediatric Advanced Life Support class The PALS course is designed to provide pediatric healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage critically ill infants and children, and help improve outcomes. March 10, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 3878 East Brit David Road, Columbus Newborn and Infant Care This class is designed for the first time parent. You will learn the skills necessary to manage the challenges of parenting a newborn. The class will cover feeding, diapering, bathing and comforting your new infant. You will also learn what medical conditions are normal and when to call the pediatrician. Enroll expectant mothers only (one support person may attend) for $20 fee. March 11, 6:30 p.m., Midtown Campus Conference Center, Piedmont Columbus Regional, 710 Center Street Little Naturalists Homeschool Program Come learn about the wonderful world of nature as we learn through playing, exploring, observing and using our sense. $5 per child, per program. Ages 3 6. March 13 & 27, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, 3535 South Lumpkin Road, Columbus Butterfly Keeper for a Day Learn how to care for butterflies, what they need to be healthy and happy, and help our keepers with the day-to-day operation at the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center.

You’ll learn how to identify tropical butterflies and help release newly-emerged butterflies into our Conservatory. You’ll get to participate in the unpacking of a new shipment of butterflies and learn all about where they come from. Participants will also help feed the butterflies by preparing and setting out fruit baskets. And you’ll see what kinds of plants are important for the butterflies and why; and how we maintain a conservatory filled with tropical plants. Participants receive a “Butterfly Keeper for a Day” t-shirt and a certificate of completion. The program includes Gardens admission and a bagged lunch. Participants must be 8 years or older. March 15 & April 5, 10 a.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 Us Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Kids’ Yoga Storytime Get active at the library. This bi-weekly combination of yoga and story time uses books, puppets, songs and more to teach your child basic yoga poses and mindfulness techniques. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child. Yoga mats are provided, or you may bring your own. Beginners are welcome. March 15 & 29, 11:30 a.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Living History Weekend Andersonville National Historic Site holds a Living History Weekend each year in March. During this event, living historians and park staff share stories of United States prisoners, Confederate guards, and civilians at Camp Sumter Military Prison in Andersonville, Georgia during the last months of the Civil War. Each living history weekend strives to present different aspects of the prison experience. Weekends can also feature guest speakers and on-site programs about the use of artillery at a prison, the role of civilians at the prison, and the complex views held by Southern civilian women on the condition of Yankee prisoners. Living historians offer a valuable opportunity for families to discuss the causes and effects of the Civil War. This event also reminds us that not all soldiers perished in battle and that each soldier possessed the power to end or save lives. Prison life offers many chances to consider the burden of following orders and the opportunities for mercy or murder during war. March 16 & 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Andersonville National Historic Site, 496 Cemetary Road, Andersonville, Ga.

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 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 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 Little Sprouts This program gives our youngest visitors (0-5) and their caregivers a chance to learn, explore and experience the garden with developmentally appropriate activities.

Programs will vary each month, and will include books, songs and crafts. Cost is $5 per family. Registration is not required but is appreciated for planning materials.

March 5, 10:30 - 11:30, Columbus Botanical Garden, 3603 Weems Road Strike It Up Bowling Enjoy the fun of team or individual bowling with a Mardi Gras theme for only 99 centers. March 6, 6 - 9 p.m., Stars and Strikes Family Center, 7607 Veterans Parkway, Columbus LocaL

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Get Gardening Symposium Enjoy a presentation, floral demonstration and book signing featuring James T. Farmer, III, gardener, designer, cook, best-selling author and lifestyle expert. $75 per person. Seating is limited; please register.

March 16, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Columbus Botanical Gardens, 3603 Weems Road St. Paddy’s Day 5K Wear your green on this Irish holiday! The Big Dog St. Paddy’s Race is part of St. Patrick’s Day on Broadway.

Come out and run then enjoy the concerts and food after. Cost is $25 in advance, $30 day of the race. March 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Iron Bank Coffee Company, 6 West 11th Street, Columbus Astronomy Night at the CCSSC Dr. Rosa Williams will begin the night with a presentation about what to expect at 8 p.m., and our fleet of mobile telescopes will be on hand with students to help guide you through the wonders of the universe.

March 16, 8 - 11 p.m., Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center, 701 Front Avenue Yoga at the Garden: An Invocation to the Spring Equinox Join River Flow Yoga and Wellness as we celebrate the start of Spring. Not only will we flow and move our bodies, but plan to plant the seeds of intention. Please wear comfortable, breathable clothing, remember your yoga mat, and come ready to shine. All Morrison Link will give an all-levels class, and Bare Roots Farmacy will provide seasonal appetizers and drinks. $30 single ticket; $50 couples ticket. March 20, 6 - 8 p.m., Columbus Botanical Garden, 3603 Weems Road Full Moon Bike Ride Enjoy the full moon with Bruce and Keagan. No spandex needed, this is a chill social ride. Make sure to bring your lights. March 20, 8 - 9:30 p.m., Jarfly, 1358 13th Street, Columbus Callaway Gardens Annual Plant Fair & Sale This exceptional shopping opportunity features a wide variety of plants and unique garden items from more than a dozen local and regional vendors. The Plant Fair & Sale is one of Callaway Gardens’ largest fundraising events. All proceeds help support the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation and its yearly educational and environmental programming. March 22 through 25, 9 a.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Fools’ Hike with Iron Braid Adventures Joins guides from Iron Braid Adventures and tackle the entire 23-mile Pine Mountain Trail in one day. Must preregister and prepay. No walk ins. ironbraidadventures.com March 30, 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA Highway 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. Screening Saves Lives Health Fair Hosted by Tree of Life Healthcare, this free clinic will have doctors on hand to answer questions, plus free screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, vision and dental, sickle cell, breast exam and mammograms, counseling for mental health and substance abuse, HIV and Hepatitis C. March 30, 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m., Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th Street Want to see your event listed here? Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com

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Crown and Comedy at The Loft

Every Thursday, 7 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus

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.

Celebrate Fat Tuesday

Join Fountain City Mardi Gras for a Fat Tuesday happy hour. March 5, 7 - 10 p.m., CIRCA Craft Cocktails, 900 Front Avenue, Columbus

SunCatchers Sip & Shop

Enjoy a relaxed evening shopping the latest spring fashion. The boutique truck will be there for additional savings. There will be a raffle for gift certificates that can be used that same night, along with other great prizes and give-aways. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. March 7, 5 - 8 p.m., SunCatchers Tanning & Gift Boutique, 10630 Lee Road 240, Phenix City, Al.

Empty Bowl Fundraiser

The annual Empty Bowl Fundraiser, sponsored by Columbus Parks and Recreation, benefits the Kids Cafe program. Enjoy a delicious bowl of warm soup, and keep the bowl as a reminder of hunger in the community. Every bowl purchased provides 90 hot meals to children after school. March 10, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Northside Recreation, 2010 American Way, Columbus

Columbus Tech Fundraiser Dinner

This German-themed dinner, prepared by students, benefits the culinary arts program.

Enjoy live music, raffle prizes and a cash bar. Seats are limited. RSVP through the Columbus Tech website. March 14, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway

6th Annual Wine Tasting Mingle

Hosted by the Homeless Resource Network, tickets ($40) include wine samples all evening, food, music, access to an extensive silent auction, and a commemorative wine glass to take home. Tickets at the door are $50. March 15, 6 - 8 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus

4-H Cooking Competition

4-Hers ages nine through 18 are invited to participate in the 4-H/Farmers Federation cooking competition. This year’s entry will be six muffins of your choice. Registration is limited. Call Russell County Extension before March 8 for registration information.

March 16, 2 - 5 p.m., Russell County Extension, 508 14th Street, Phenix City, Al.

A Sunday St. Patrick’s Party

Scruffy’s will open on Sunday to celebrate with traditional St. Patrick’s fare, green beer and traditional Irish tunes. March 17, 12:30 - 11:45 p.m., Scruffy Murphy’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 1037 Broadway, Columbus

Uptown’s Spring Food Truck Festival

Join Uptown Columbus for the sixth annual Spring Food Truck Festival. Woodruff Park and Dillingham Bridge transfer into a food truck Mecca. 25+ gourmet food trucks will be set up with DJ Dave Arwood playing jams all afternoon. Admission is $5; children under 12 free; cash only. Proceeds support the year-long schedule of fantastic, free events hosted by Uptown Columbus. March 30, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Woodruff Park, 1000 Bay Avenue, Columbus

Tastings Under the Big Top

The main event with music, food and beverages under the FSU Flying High Circus Tent and surrounding grounds. Featuring hundreds of beverage tastings, culinary bites from local restaurants and chefs from around the southeast. Enjoy celebrity chef demonstrations, cookbook authors and other interactive show-casings. March 30, 2 - 5 p.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga.

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TRUE MARTINI

A Kangaroo Walks Into A Bar

& Orders A Martini

like to drink. I like drinking a lot. I’ve also worked off and on as a bartender for many years. Did I Imention, I like drinking? I prefer bourbon nowadays

more than other liquors, but I still partake in the wide variety of mixed drinks available, when the fancy hits me. There is only one alcohol that I do not care for, gin. Apparently, Columbus feels the same way.

Although a true martini is made with gin, in my 20+ years of bartending in Columbus, I have only served a true martini about three times. Honest.

The martini is definitely an American invention, although the exact origin and person responsible is up for debate. One possibility is from Martinez, California, during the Gold rush. Another is from a New York hotel, the Knickerbocker. Yet another, which seems like it makes the most sense, is that the name martini was a shortened version of something originating from Martini & Rossi vermouth, vermouth being one of the primary ingredients of the drink.

As far as the flavored alcohols go, gin is relatively quick and easy to distill, and so became the favorite of bootleggers during prohibition. “Bathtub gin” was basically moonshine with juniper berries added to help with flavor.

James Bond orders his “martini,” actually called a Vesper, due to the ingredients, this way: gin, vodka, and vermouth, “shaken, not stirred.” If you replace the gin completely with vodka, you have a “Kangaroo.” If you use a cocktail onion instead of an olive, you have a “Gibson.”

A martini can be made with a variety of preparation and techniques, and there are major establishments around the world that specialize in martini variations.

Many of these drinks are martini-like, in the sense that their name ends in “tini” and they’re served in a V-shaped glass, in common with the original cocktail.

I’ve only touched on the history and personality of different “tinis,” but I hope this missive entices a thirst.

Here are some recipes that have “tini” in the name and are served in a v-shaped glass. I hope you enjoy.

3 oz Gin ½ oz Dry vermouth

Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes.

Stir or shake well. Strain in chilled martini cocktail glass. Garnish with 2 to 3 olives on a pick. To make it dirty, poor a little or a lot of olive jucie.

WORLD’S GREATEST MARTINI 8 oz gin

½ oz Dry vermouth ½ oz Sweet vermouth 4 pimento-stuffed green olives

Fill cocktail shaker with fresh ice cubes. Add about 1/2 ounce each dry and sweet vermouth.

Shake enough to coat ice and pour off liquid. Add eight ounces gin to coated ice in shaker and shake vigorously. Pour into four chilled Martini glasses, garnish with pimiento-stuffed olive and serve.

APPLETINI

1 ½ oz Vodka ½ oz Apple Schnapps ½ oz Cointreau

Mix in a shaker, then pour into a chilled glass.

Garnish with apple slice or cherry and serve.

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1 ½ oz Vodka Citron 1 oz Cranberry juice ½ oz Cointreau 1 ½ oz Fresh lime juice

Add all ingredients into cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and double strain into large cocktail glass. Garnish with lime wheel.

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