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Get your Play Clothes on because it’s Weekend Time in Columbus, GA!
Just checked the weekend forecast and I'm certainly no meteorologist, but even I can tell this looks like a perfect weekend to get out and have some Springtime fun! And just in case you're wondering if there is anything going on, boy did you come to the right place. I was taking a look at the Community Calendar and there is no shortage of things to get into this weekend. Here are just a couple of things you might want to add to your "To Do" list!
If you love barbeque, great music, games and good times down by the river, you’re going to love this! It’s the “Uptown Bash on the Banks” and it all happening tonight and all day tomorrow on Bay Avenue along the RiverWalk. Everything kicks off Friday night at 6:00pm with the 5th Annual Char-Broil Pig Bowl People’s Choice Awards—that means you get to sample some FINE bbq, wine tasting, music from Mudcat—a great blues band out of Atlanta and a Corn Hole tournament. Then on Saturday, the day kicks off with the Big Cat Quest Fishing Tournament, there’s the Columbus Police Department Car Show, the Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned cook-off—hosting many of the top professional BBQ cooing teams in the southeast!—kayak demonstrations, more live music and tons more! It's all taking place on Bay Avenue in Uptown Columbus and admission is free.
It doesn’t get any ‘cooler’ than this! Disney on Ice is bringing a spectacular show to the Civic Center called Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey. This is another great way to kick off the weekend, but it runs through Sunday, so hopefully you can pile up the kids in the car and catch this show before the weekend is over. Looks like all the cool folks will be there—besides Minnie & Mickey, there’s also Ariel and Sebastian from the Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan & Tinkerbell, and Lilo & Stitch. Lots of great music, costumes, neat stories and of course, some incredible skating! Admission ranges from $15-$40.
Don't forget Market Days is going on Saturday from 9:00am-12:00pm and you’ll find all sorts of locally grown fruits, veggies and flowers as well as art and handcrafted items! Look for it in the 1000 and 1100 blocks of Broadway in Uptown Columbus.
Looks like a really full day of fun just south of Columbus in Lumpkin, GA with their Spring Celebration! They are packing tons of stuff in on Saturday including arts & crafts, carnival rides like the inflatable slide, the whirly bird, the merry to round, the striker; and a balloon & dart game, not to mention raffles, lots of live entertainment, and there will even be a street dance that night! Back to the music, they are planning on having gospel, country, R&B, and jazz…in fact the Army Jazz Band will be performing in the afternoon and Lou Vallee & Suzanne Swan from the Columbus Jazz Society will also be taking the stage! This is a fundraiser for Lumpkin’s Downtown Development Authority. Believe it or not, admission to all of this is free, but donations are welcome!
With a name like “Spring Chicken Fling,” this has got to be good! This is an annual event put on by Northside High School’s Band. Saturday from 11:00am-3:00pm, they’ll have the Band Shell at Lakebottom Park set up with lots of great live music from bands like The Bob Barr Band, several of the bands from Northside and even schools like Blackmon Road, Midland and Double Churches. They'll entertain us while we pig out on lunch provided by Huckleberry’s BBQ and it’s a great deal! For just $8 bucks you get ½ a chicken, baked beans, potato salad and Texas toast.
I'm hungry just thinking about all the barbeque being cooked up for us this weekend!
And finally, if you’ve ever been curious about what loft living would be like, here’s your chance! Check out the 2nd Annual Uptown Loft Tour this Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm and get a peek inside these really unique places to call home. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased the day of the tour at Eagle & Phenix Mill or Eleventh Street Lofts. Proceeds benefit UpTown Columbus.
Rest up so you'll be ready for this full weekend...there's something for everyone going on!
Now, go have some fun...
shelby
Categories: Arts, Events, History, Good Eats!, River Fun, Shopping, on Thursday, April 26, 2012
Easter Weekend Fun Hops into Columbus, GA!
The Easter Weekend is upon us it's chocked full of fun things to do with the family! Here's a sampling of some of the events going on, but to get the full view of all that's happening, head to the Community Calendar for tons of ideas.
OK, maybe this one isn't really Easter-related, but I can't think of a better way to kick off a weekend! It’s quickly becoming one of the best music festivals in the state and that’s because it features all sorts of national recording acts and hometown favorites! It’s the 5th Annual Frogtown Hollow Jam happening this Friday night and just about all day Saturday at Woodruff Park in Uptown Columbus (Bay Ave). If you love amazing music, you are going to be all over this because it’s wall to wall amazing acts including Whiskey Bent, Natalie Stovall and John Popper of Blues Traveler. And you can’t have a real festival without festival food so go hungry and pig out on BBQ, funnel cakes, ice cream, fresh squeezed lemonade and lots more. Since this is a family event, they even have lots for kids to enjoy like inflatables, facepainting, stilt walkers & a puppet band! Admission is $20 a day or you can get a 2-day pass for $30.
More good news and fun stuff coming out of Uptown Columbus as Market Days on Broadway kicks off this Saturday! Believe ir or not, this kicks off the 6th year of Market Days and a lot of folks make this a part of their routine every Saturday (9am-12noon) because you never know what you’re going to see as it’s a little different each time. What you can count on each week is loads of local farmers who sell locally grown fruits, vegetables and flowers & plants and other vendors who have all sorts of handmade treasures for sale like art, photography, jewelry, fresh baked goods (if the lady is there with the cinnamon rolls, you have to one)…all kinds of cool stuff. And something new this year, they’ll have a different activity going on…anything from Oxbow Meadows’ Creature Feature, to musicians, to PAWS Humane. This Saturday, there’ll be live bluegrass music by The Justice Family. Free admission...you just can't beat that!
If you’re ready to put out some plants for Spring, you might also want to check out Oxbow Meadows’ Native Plant Sale this Sunday cranking up at 2:00pm. It makes a lot of sense to buy plants that are native to this area, so you know there’s a good chance they’ll be happy and thrive! Free admission.
Alright, now we'll get into some of the 'egg-citing' (come on, you know it had to be said) Easter activities happening in the area.
Heading back to Uptown Columbus, this Saturday morning there will be an Easter Egg Hunt starting at 10:30am in the green space on the side of the RiverCenter at 10th Street and Broadway. They'll have the hunt divided into two age groups and they do suggest you get there a little before 10:30 so your kids won't miss any of the fun. No admission for this one.
If you want to take your Easter celebration on the road, here are a couple of ideas: Up at Callaway Gardens in the Overlook Azalea Garden, the Easter Bunny assistants have divided this Saturday afternoon hunt for all different age categories…starting off with toddlers and even giving parents and seniors a chance to look for eggs later in the afternoon! How cool is that?! Be on the lookout for the Easter Bunny—he could be anywhere in the Gardens, so have your camera ready!
Then on Easter Sunday, Roosevelt’s Little White House will be hosting an authentic “Easter Egg Roll” similar to that held on the lawn of the White House in Washington! Kids will push an egg through the grass with a long-handled spoon and they’ll divide everything into 3 age groups to keep things fair! Bring your Easter baskets! This all kicks off Sunday (Apr. 8) at 1:00pm and admission ranges from $8-$12 and does include admission to the museum, the Little White House and the pool comlex, so you can really make a day out of this.
And how much fun does this sound? If you’ve hidden and hunted all the eggs you can, why not hang out with the Easter Bunny, have brunch with him and even take a ride on the SAM Shortline Train! Talk about making some memories. You'll need to meet the train at the Georgia Veterans State Park this Saturday at 11:00am (near Cordele on US Hwy 280). It's a bit more of a drive, but it sure sounds worth it! All tickets to ride the train and have brunch are $22.50.
Categories: Arts, Events, History, Good Eats!, River Fun, Shopping, on Thursday, April 5, 2012
We Love Weekends in Columbus, GA!
And this weekend is no exception! Take a quick look at just a few of the things going on…there's bound to be something here that tickles your fancy.
Maybe kick off the weekend with a good old-fashioned hay ride at the campground at FDR State Park. They'll be doing rides Friday and Saturday nights (Nov 11 & 12) beginning at 7:00pm. I can't think of a better way to get in the festive Fall spirit!
Put on your running shoes and get ready for the Soldier Marathon and Half Marathon that will crank up this Saturday at the National Infantry Museum, wind through Ft. Benning and end on the RiverWalk in Uptown Columbus. The race begins at 7:00am, so bundle up and join in or cheer on the runners!
How about a little musical theatre this weekend? The Springer Opera House has a production taking place called "Honky Tonk Angels." Follow the adventures of three talented and sassy young women in this hit country musical as they pursue their Music City dreams in Nashville! Looks like you'll be hearing some incredible music in this one…"Stand by Your Man," Coal Miner's Daughter," "9-to-5," and "These Boots are Made for Walking." That should get your toes tapping! If your weekend has already filled up, you can also catch it next weekend…go ahead and put it on your calendar!
If you're in an artsy mood this weekend, take the family to the Columbus Museum for their Family Art Festival this Sunday beginning at 2:00pm. Drop by the studio and learn how to make a dreamscape window…and it's absolutely free!
'Tis the season to plant trees! Find out more at the Second Sunday program at Oxbow Meadows called "Right Tree, Right Spot." Experts from Trees Columbus, Inc will show you what to consider before planting a tree and give you all the scoop and answers you'll need for a healthy tree. And how cool is this? Everyone who attends will receive a free seedling! Admission is only $3.
And there's no better way to wind down the weekend than with the monthly Jazz Jam at the Liberty Theatre. The Jazz Concert and Jam Session will kick off at 6:00pm this Sunday evening.
It's going to be a beautiful weekend, so get out and enjoy! Make sure you take a look at the Community Calendar for lots more ideas on things to see and do.
Now, go have some fun…
shelby
Categories: Arts, Events, History, Ft. Benning-Military, River Fun, on Friday, November 11, 2011
More Springtime Fun in Columbus, GA!
Lovin' this weather! Lots of sunshine, a bit of a breeze, tempuratures we can all stand…all combine to make the perfect scenario for fun in the Spring in Columbus, GA! So what's on tap for this weekend? Glad you asked! Here's just a sampling of some of the events happening but remember, you can find out more about these events and lots of other ones of the Community Calendar. I say it's never too early to start making plans for the weekend!
The music is going to be great and it's going to be a big party, but there's also a serious side to the Uptown Concert this Friday night (May 20). As we all know, many of our neighbors in the Southeast were very much impacted by the recent tornadoes and on Friday, the city of Columbus has a chance to help out, while hearing some great music. Columbus State University has partnered with Uptown Columbus & other local organizations to provide much needed supplies for the victims. You can bring your donations to CSU’s Continuing Education parking lot between 8 AM & 6 PM, but why not wait and bring them to Broadway in Uptown Columbus from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM where you’ll also have the chance to dance the night away to the musical talents of Big Woody & the Splinters during the 2nd show of the FREE Miracle Riders Concert Series. Don’t forget these concerts happen every Friday night in May & are always FREE and family-friendly!
If you’re one of those competitive, adrenaline addicted, active types, this event is for you. Also happening in Uptown Columbus, starting at Woodruff Park, it's the first Strong4Life Urban Adventure Race. Whether you are cycling through a parking garage, racing down an alley on foot or searching for a mystery clue, you’ll experience a very different mind and body challenge. I have a feeling the Chattahoochee River may even play a part in this big adventure. Teams of two will participate in different activities using communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills. There is an Open Race for those over 16, a Youth Race for ages 10 – 15 and a Junior Race for those 4 – 9. This adventure will not only be a blast but is meant to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle and to combat childhood obesity. Registration is at 9 AM and the race begins at 10 AM and the fee is $60.
And while you're in Uptown, don't forget that every Saturday, now through November, from 9 AM to noon, it's Market Days! Get fresh produce, baked goods, arts and crafts, and so much more…in fact, they have about 70 vendors participating this year. Call 706.596.0111 for more information.
Alright kids…just because you're getting out of school doesn't mean you have to stop reading. Take a look at this…you can go around the world this Saturday at the Aflac Vacation Reading Program Kick-Off Celebration at the Columbus Public Library. The theme is One World, Many Stories and many stories you’ll get! There will be fun games, prizes, free snacks & a chance to dunk your favorite librarian in the dunk tank. But the party doesn’t stop when Saturday is over. Read 10 books or log 10 hours of reading time and you're eligible for some fabulous grand prizes. To participate, get your log sheet from the library, and every time you read or listen to stories this summer, write the titles or the amount of time you spend on each book and return the log back to the library. Every time you complete another 10 books/hours you get another entry in the grand prize drawing. Everyone that completes the program will be invited to an end of the summer party as well. It's all taking place from 10 AM - 1 PM and admission is FREE!
I know we mentioned it a couple weeks ago, but I have to remind you that this is the last weekend to see Lakebottom Proper at the Springer Opera House! It’s all about a pair of social climbing 30-somethings, Tad & Rowena, that live on the “good” side of Lakebottom Park & are desperate to get their dumbbell daughter, Portia, into Brookstone. After a chance meeting at the Lewis Jones deli, they invite the Brookstone president over for cocktails, which is when Rowena’s half-crazy mother arrives in her rusted pick-up with a mutant farm animal by her side. Then a ransom note arrives & it appears that Portia’s been kidnapped. I have heard nothing but wonderful reviews for this production! I’ve also heard that people were laughing so hard they were gasping for air. A must! Tickets are $35 and the performance begins at 7:30pm.
And to wrap up this list of ideas, there's a Classic Car and Truck Show at the National Infantry Museum. The Fort Benning Sergeants Major Association is kicking off its 1st Annual Classic Car and Track Show on Armed Forces Day, Saturday May 21. This is an open event, so come register your ride and enjoy good food and music. All registration fees and donations help the Fort Benning Sergeant Majors Assoc. support charitable the community. Call 706.653.8368 for more information.
So there you have it…just a few ideas to get you started on your plans for the weekend, but don't forget to take a look at the Community Calendar and there's no telling what else you might find to get into!
Now, go have some fun…
shelby
Categories: Arts, Events, Good Eats!, River Fun, on Thursday, May 19, 2011
Boots on Broadway: A Military Heritage Celebration in Uptown Columbus
Our Military service men & women do so much for us & this Saturday Columbus is showing our appreciation with Boots on Broadway. This is a special day deigned to express thanks & gratitude to soldiers, but it also open to the public. There is lots of fun to be had including live music, tasty treats, a children’s family fin zone, corvette car show & more!
Uptown Columbus will provide 300 free BBQ lunches to the 1st 300 soldiers in uniform & their families. There will also be drawings throughout the day for military personnel, for the chance to win gift certificates, vacations & more! While you’re here, check out Arts on the River, a fine art show & sale starting at 11 AM. Paintings, photography, hand-thrown pottery, sculpture & live demonstrations will be showcased. It’s all free & it’s all in Uptown Columbus!
Location: On Broadway in Uptown Columbus
Dates/Times: Saturday (October 16) 10:00am - 5:00pm
Admission: Free
For More Information: 706.596.0111
Categories: Arts, Events, Ft. Benning-Military, River Fun, Shopping, on Thursday, October 14, 2010
Working On Your Fitness
Most people want to get in shape and be healthy but the thought of going to a gym is intimidating or just sounds plain boring. Fitness should be fun and there are so many places and ways to have fun while getting in shape. The Chattahoochee RiverWalk is the perfect place to start riding a bike again. It's a relatively flat surface so it's perfect if you're just starting out but it's over 15 miles long so you can continue to advance as your get more comfortable. Also within 30 miles of Columbus you have some great and beautiful hiking trails in Pine Mountain and Gardens. You can also head south and explore Providence Canyon for a couple of hours. Working out doesn't have to be something you dread, in fact it should be something you look forward to. With all these options and many more right at your fingertips, you'll be having a blast and burning those calories in no time!
Happy Birthday, America!
It's time to celebrate our nation's birthday, so get together with your family and friends and check out some of the fun in and around Columbus!
There are lots of things going on this weekend including WTVM’s 12th Annual Thunder on the Hooch. This is a fantastic event, drawing over 30,000 people. There are fun activities for kids, free entertainment, lots and lots of yummy food, craft vendors and of course, the spectacular fireworks display. The fireworks will begin after dark, but everything else starts at 5 PM so get there early to enjoy all of the festivities. There is no admission charge to get into Thunder on the Hooch and it is a family event so no alcohol is permitted on site. It’s a safe and exciting way to spend the 4th of July with your family. It takes place on both sides of the Chattahoochee River along the Columbus and Phenix City RiverWalks. (706.494.5400) www.wtvm.com
Now if you really love the 4th of July and want to celebrate as much as you possibly can, then this event is for you. Florence Marina is holding their annual July 4th Celebration this weekend, ALL WEEKEND. The party starts on Friday, July 2 at 10 AM and doesn’t stop until Sunday, July 4th. There are some down times in there because the festivities will actually be on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 10 AM to 3 PM each day. There will be games, watermelon-eating contests, and educational boat rides happening throughout each day. Nothing says the 4th of July and summer time more than watermelon, especially if a seed-spitting contest is somehow involved. This is a great way to kick-start your weekend and your 4th of July plans! Florence Marina State Park is located in Omaha, GA, about 45 minutes south of Columbus. Admission is $4 per person and there's a $5 parking pass per vehicle. (229.838.4706) http://gastateparks.org/info/flormarin/
Fort Benning always does the 4th of July up right and this year is no exception. The celebration is actually on Saturday, July 3 (4:00-10:00pm), but that just leaves you more time to do other stuff on the 4th. There will be inflatables for the kids, live music, great food, games and a huge fireworks display. They’ve got tons of music planned, with a DJ kicking things off at 4 PM, followed by Neal Lucas at 5 PM, Pipers Down at 6 PM, Peggy Jenkins at 7:30 PM and Whiskey Bent at 8:45 PM. In between acts, at 7 PM, the Silver Wings, Fort Benning’s Parachute Exhibition Team, will make an appearance. And of course, the fireworks will light up the sky after Whiskey Bent. Everything takes place on Stewart Watson Field on Fort Benning, is open to the public and is free to get in! (706.545.3328) www.benningmwr.com
You don't have to endure hours in the car to get to the beach when you can spend the 4th of July at Callaway Garden's Robin Lake Beach. Enjoy thrilling circus performances, beach games, mini golf, picnicking and swimming. Tap your feet as their beach becomes a dance floor. Grab your beach blanket and take an upward view as they light up the sky with our fabulous fireworks extravaganza on July 4th. 1.800.CALLAWAY www.callawaygardens.com
This may have nothing to do with the 4th of July, but sounds like a lot of fun, especially if you enjoy dressing in costumes! FDR State Park is going back in time this weekend, first with the FDR Car Show on Saturday from 4 PM to 6 PM. It's hosted by Friends of FDR State Park and will benefit the park. Registration is $20 for the first car and $15 for each additional car. Cars will be parked in the field across from Liberty Bell Pool. After the show, get ready to shake your groove thing and maybe throw your back out at the Back to the 50’s Dance. Make your way to the park office amphitheater for a 50’s costume contest, limbo and trivia games. So start digging deep in your closet or attic to find your old poodle skirt, bobby socks and hula hoops! Admission is only $2 for the dance is there is a $5 parking pass required for the state park for each vehicle. (706.663.4858) www.gastateparks.org/info/fdr/
And don't forget, if you've having the gang over for a backyard barbecue over the weekend, head to Market Days on Broadway this Saturday morning from 9:00am-12:00pm and you'll find some of the freshest vegetables and fruits that would be perfect to throw on the grill or make a fabulous dessert! You can also find lots of fresh flowers, baked goods and lots of other yummy stuff, as well as handmade works of art. It all takes place in the 1000 block of Broadway and there's no admission. (706.596.0111)
Enjoy the long holiday weekend…just make it a safe one!
Now go have some fun,
shelby
Categories: Arts, Events, Good Eats!, History, Ft. Benning-Military, River Fun, Shopping, on Thursday, July 1, 2010
4th of July Family Fun!
WTVM, the cities of Columbus and Phenix City are proud to offer this event for the entire family. This 12th annual event will attract over 30,000 people to both sides of the river. Scheduled from 5pm until the fireworks display, there will be fun for the whole family! Fireworks Celebration after dark!
Fun activities for the kids!
Free Entertainment!
Food and Craft Vendors!
Free Admission!
Spectacular Thunder on the Hooch® Fireworks Celebration after dark
This is an alcohol-free event!
For more information, visit www.wtvm.com.
It’s all About the Weekend!
The unofficial start to the summer season is in full swing, so that means there's a lot of fun things to get out and do this weekend! Following is just a quick peak of some of the events happening in and around Columbus. Don't forget to check out the Community Calendar to find out more.
People in our community are so great about showing support for our troops overseas and we have another opportunity this weekend. Operation Heartfelt is taking place at the Little White House in Warm Springs, GA and everyone is encouraged to bring care-package items like playing cards, travel games, new or gently used CDs and DVDs, beef jerky, trail mix, dried fruit, and powder drink mixes. If you bring two or more items you’ll receive discounted admission to the Little White House where veterans from Normandy, Okinawa, the Flying Tigers, the Flying Horsemen, a Pearl Harbor survivor and many more will be on hand to meet and greet. It’s the perfect opportunity to say thank you to these heroes! This is taking place this Saturday (June 5) from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Little White House in Warm Springs, GA (About 40 minutes north of Columbus). Regular admission is $5-$8, but you can get that reduced admission with a donation! 706.655.5870 www.gastateparks.org
This has to be one of the coolest events that Florence Marina State Park holds all year! It’s their Annual Alligator Day this Saturday. A wildlife expert and the park’s trapper will have a live alligator on hand and will present programs at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM. Live alligators will be on display at the Kirbo Interpretive Center and guided boat rides to see the alligators in their natural habitat will be available. The only time I ever want to see an alligator up close and personal is at Alligator Days at Florence Marina…as long as it’s from the safety of a boat or an indestructible boundary of some sort. Food vendors will be present so make a whole day of it with the family. You can get up close and personal with these 'gators from 10:00am-4:00pm on Saturday (June 5) and admission is only $5 and parking is $5 per vehicle. 229.838.4706 www.gastateparks.org
The Traveling Vietnam Wall is a ¾ replica of the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. containing the names of 58,000 soldiers killed or missing in Vietnam & will be on display at the National Infantry Museum through June 13. The Wall will be open to visitors 24 hours a day & volunteers are on hand everyday from 8 AM to 8 PM to assist with finding names & making pencil rubbings. Special activities surrounding the Wall are taking place during the duration & on Saturday, June 5, the Vietnam Vets Welcome Home Celebration will start at 10 AM with a concert on the parade field, followed by lunch & Huey helicopter rides, ending at Wetherby Field on Fort Benning for dinner & a concert. We are very lucky to have the opportunity to pay our respects to the brave soldiers that sacrificed so much during the Vietnam War. The National Infantry Museum is located on Ft. Benning Road and admission is free. 706.685.5808 www.nationalinfantrymuseum.com
Here's something that may tickle your taste buds! Bread can be misunderstood and has such a negative reputation in the world of dieting and nutrition but bread is actually very good for you. Friendship Café is going to teach us all about bread, and answer the questions “what is real bread?” and “how does bread affect every aspect of our body?” You’ll learn why breads and grains are the foundation of the food pyramid and are the largest part of the pyramid. Eating healthy, nutrition and better health are all subjects on the agenda for the Saturday morning class, including the history of flour. The session is only $5 per person and includes snacks for attendees. So for all you bread lovers out there that want to be able to defend your love of bread, this is the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning! The Friendship Cafe is located inside Albright's Florist (University Ave) and the session will take place from 10:00am-12:00pm. 706.507.2487
Experience the exciting atmosphere of a Columbus Lions Indoor Football game this Saturday, June 5 at 7:30 PM as we take on the Albany Panthers. Tickets range from $10 to $50. Visit columbuslions.net for more information.
And don’t forget to head to the 1000 block of Broadway in Uptown Columbus to pick up your produce, flowers, baked goods and lots of other yummy stuff on Saturday at Market Days on Broadway from 9 AM to 12 PM. FREE! 706.596.0111.
So now all you have to do is figure out how you're going to fit all this in your weekend schedule! At least that's a fun problem.
Remember, to find out more about these events and lots of others taking place, visit the Community Calendar to get the scoop.
Now, get off the sofa and go have some fun…
shelby
Categories: Arts, Events, Good Eats!, History, River Fun, on Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Big ‘Outdoor’ Fun this Weekend!
Looking for something to do this weekend? You came to the right spot! Here's a quick look at just a couple of things going on in and around Columbus, but don't forget to check out the Community Calendar to find out about more fun stuff taking place.
So how's this for some outdoor fun! In Uptown Columbus, on Bay Avenue overlooking the Chattahoochee River, the Aflac Outdoor Games will take place all weekend. The fun kicks off on Friday at noon & goes until 10:30 PM. There will be food, Ultimate Air Dogs, Agility Dogs, a Lumberjack Show, Archery Challenge, and the Char-Broil Pig Bowl. For the music lovers, there will be live performances at 6 PM and 9 PM. It all starts back over again on Saturday from 10 AM to 10:30 PM with more of the same competitions and more music and food, but on Saturday they’re adding the Mercedes Benz Grand Prix, so all you cycling fans will see some great action. Sunday hours are 10 AM to 6 PM with competition finals and awards presented throughout the day. Now in a new location, the same great competitions, delicious food and the added bonus of live music, this year’s Aflac Outdoor Games are sure to be the best yet! Admission is $15 for Adults, $10 for Children and Military. The full schedule of bands and events is available at www.aflacoutdoorgames.com .
Since you’ll already be heading to Uptown Columbus Saturday morning for the Aflac Outdoor Games, why not go a little early & get some shopping in at Market Days on Broadway. Vendors will be set up selling locally grown fresh produce, beautiful flowers, homemade baked goods, arts & crafts, & so much more. It’s such a neat atmosphere, walking along Broadway & picking up all the vegetables you already had on your grocery list anyway, along with a few unique items you won’t be able to find anywhere else. It almost feels like you’re on vacation at a street fair somewhere. We’re lucky to have these kinds of things available to us in Columbus so please go out & take advantage of this fantastic way to spend a leisurely Saturday morning (9:00am-12:00pm). 706.596.0111
If you're in the mood…or in the need…for something funny in your life, then you HAVE to go check out the performance at the Springer Opera House called "The Complete History of America (abridged). It's 600 years of history rolled up in to a hilarious 90-minute performance. Just remember, this is the last weekend for the show, so call quickly to make sure tickets are still available for the Friday and Saturday shows that start at 7:30pm. www.springeroperahouse.org 706.327.3688 Funny, funny, funny…...
It’s that time of year when everyone wants to redecorate their house. I don’t know what it is, but I always seem to get that itch right about now. Well, if you’re like me, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to pick up some great antiques for your home at the Uptown Columbus Antique Show. All weekend long there will be antique furniture, Persian rugs & many other decorative items on display and sale. And if you’re not in the market for home furnishings at the moment, there will also be fine estate jewelry for sale. The show features dealers from Atlanta area antique shows & from Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, North & South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia & Alabama. It all takes place at The Eagle & Phenix in Uptown Columbus. Admission is free and the event takes place Friday and Saturday (May 21 & 22) from 9:00am-6:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am-4:00pm. 706.507.4030
It could happen at a restaurant, during a party, really anytime…someone could need you to save their life. And this Saturday, you can learn how to do just that with CSU’s Heartsaver First Aid course at the Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center. Two EMTs will be your instructors and will teach you how to manage illness and injuries in the crucial first minutes of an incident until the pros arrive. You’ll learn how to quickly and calmly respond to a crisis and how to manage the scene. You’ll also become certified by the American Heart Association to perform CPR and use an automated external defibrillator on adults, children and infants. This could be one of the most important classes you’ll ever take and one if the most valuable ways to spend a Saturday (9:00am-6:00pm). Cost of the class is $89. 706.507.8070
In celebration of the exhibition The Way We Lived: Residential Architecture and Life in the 19th Century, the Columbus Museum will offer a guided tour of historic homes in Eufaula, AL and Lumpkin, GA. Minimum of 40 people is required, as are reservations. Call 706.748.2562 ext 651 to make your reservation. The tour will depart from the Museum at 9:00 AM and will return at 4 PM. Cost is $15.
And believe it or not, this is just a taste of what's going on this weekend !
Go have some fun,
shelby
Categories: Arts, Events, Good Eats!, History, River Fun, Shopping, on Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Did You Know?
Did you know that you and your family can cruise the Chattahoochee River on a SpiderLily River Expedition? When planning your next family reunion, keep in mind that you and up to 44 members of your family can customize a river excursion as part of your activities. You can float leisurely for two hours, schedule an educational adventure for the kids or have a casual, relaxing evening cruise for the adults. It's completely customizable and completely up to you.
Click here to learn more about SpiderLily River Tours or call Carrie Clark at 706.317.2110 for rates and details.
Categories: River Fun, on Wednesday, April 14, 2010
This Weekend’s Going to be a Blast!
Looks like another perfect Spring weekend coming up so no excuses for not getting outside and enjoying yourself! How about a quick rundown of some of the things going on…
You know, they do a lot of cool stuff at Port Columbus all year ‘round, but this weekend is the signature event! It’s RiverBlast 2010, their biggest living history weekend complete with all sorts of demonstrations and reenactments, small arms drills & skirmishes, lots of cannon firings, amphibious landings, boat rides (additional fee) & tons of stuff for kids to do. Saturday, there’s a re-commissioning of the USS Water Witch then on Sunday, there’s a special period-style church service on the deck. Also on Sunday, some of the reenactors will do a naval landing party drill & demo, showing how the Navy & Marines often came ashore to attack forts or participate in land battles. Port Columbus is located on Victory Drive at Lumpkin Blvd…you can't miss it with that big ship in the front yard! Activities will take place Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am-4:00pm and it's regular admission—$6.50 for adults, $5.50 for Seniors and active military, and $5 for students. 706.327.9798 www.portcolumbus.org.
You can’t have a weekend in the Spring without a festival to go to and there’s a great one going on in Warm Springs with their Annual Spring Fling! It’s going on all day Saturday and Sunday and they have a ton of stuff going on for you to enjoy…like horse pulled carriage and wagon rides, pony rides, moonwalk and kiddie train rides, fruit and vegetable stand, hands-on craft booth for kids, live entertainment, car show…even a parade Saturday morning! If you’ve never been to Warm Springs, it’s just about 30 minutes or so north of Columbus and it’s a pretty little village filled with great shops, so plan to do a little retail-therapy while you’re there! Admission is free…there is a small fee for some of the rides. 800.337.1927 www.warmspringsga.com.
There’s a lot of BUZZ about what going on at Oxbow Meadows this Saturday with their “How to be a Beekeeper” program. Learn all about beekeeping equipment, beehive management, honey extraction and more. For the workshop, lunch and material, it’s $30. Saturday, April 17 @ 9:00am. (706) 687.4090
If you’re a fan of Patsy Cline, then it goes without saying you’ll love this performance at the Springer Opera House…“A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline.” If you don’t know that much about Patsy Cline, go anyway because by the time the show is over, you’ll be in love with her too! This particular show has been on two national tours, has been performed at the Springer before…in fact, it’s the most requested show in the history of the Springer! The young lady who portrays Patsy, does the most incredible transformation into that persona…it's almost creepy how much she looks and sounds like this music icon. Patsy was probably the first artist to define the term “crossover hit” because she dominated country, blues, pop, and gospel charts. You’ll hear “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “Sweet Dreams,” “I Fall to Pieces” and of course, “Crazy.” Tickets are $38 and performances will be held April 15-18 & April 22-24, with shows starting at 7:30pm and matinees on Sunday at 2:30pm. (706) 327.2688 www.springeroperahouse.org
For all of us strong, independent, do-it-yourself type…women, this is just for us! It’s a class at CSU’s Continuing Ed called “Everyday Handywoman: Tools 101.” I can remember when I moved into my first place, I was putting together a stereo cabinet with a letter opener and a butter knife. My dad stopped by to say hello and the instant he saw what I was doing, he quietly left and returned about an hour later with a fully-loaded tool box…which I still use to this day! Trouble is, I’m still not sure exactly how to use some of them, but this class will show us the types and purposes of hand tools and how to use them safely! They’ll show you all about drills, power screwdrivers, saws and many other tools to make DIY projects a breeze! Bring your own tool box or they’ll have ones you can use. They are doing a series of these classes, so if this weekend doesn’t work, check the website for other dates. The class is $39 or you can take a series of three classes for $99. (706) 507.8070
In honor of National Poetry Month, the Liberty Theatre is having a program called “The Lab” this Saturday night (8:00pm). They have a series of poets, specifically D.O.P.E. Poetz, scheduled to appear, but they’ll also have an Open Mic so you can have a chance to get on stage to share your poetry! Admission: $10, students, military, Seniors: $7. 813 8th Ave. (706) 561.8065 http://conted.colstate.edu
Remember, this is just a little tease about all the activities going on this weekend. Make sure you check out the Community Calendar to find out more about these and other events in and around Columbus, GA.
Now, go have some fun…
shelby
Categories: Arts, Events, Good Eats!, History, River Fun, Shopping, on Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Spring Concerts in Uptown Columbus!
It's that time of the year again. The time when flowers are blooming, temperatures are warming up and everyone has a bad case of spring fever. But don't fret… a remedy for that spring fever is just around the corner. On April 30, the FREE Friday Night Outdoor Concerts in Uptown Columbus return with a new theme for 2010, the Miracle Riders Uptown Concert Series, named in honor of Scott Ressmeyer's ride to benefit the Children's Miracle Network at The Medical Center. The Concerts will run from April 30 to May 28, from 7 PM to 10 PM. The schedule is as follows:
April 30th: Big Woody & The Splinters
May 7th: The Pine Beetles
May 14th: Theatrics
May 21st: Peggy Jenkins & the Bizness
May 28th: DNR- Do Not Resuscitate
These concerts are FREE family fun at it's best. For more information, visit www.columbusbid.com or call 706.596.0111.
Can you walk the walk…The RiverWalk, that is.
The Chattahoochee RiverWalk is outdoor 15-mile linear park that hugs the banks of the Chattahoochee River. It has become a recreational mecca for cyclists, runners, and those that just want to enjoy the natural beauty of the river. The relationship between the river and Columbus is a long and interesting one and the RiverWalk helps to tell that story. If you have never taken the time for a leisurely stroll along the RiverWalk, I urge you to do so. If you would like a sneak peek of the RiverWalk, click here to see a short video…but it in no way does justice to experiencing the serenity and beauty of this Columbus treasure firsthand.
Categories: River Fun, on Friday, March 5, 2010
Reasons to love Columbus, GA
Hey there!
A couple of months ago we kicked off our "51 Reasons" campaign. I have been putting different reasons out there on all of our social media sites and have asked others to send me the reasons they love Columbus and I wanted to share a few of the responses I received:
"Its a big city without the big city feel—laid back and comfortable."
"Love Lake Bottom, Cooper Creek, Flat Rock, & the RiverWalk."
"Personal, spiritual and professional growth!"
"The birthplace of Coca-Cola!!! 
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This is just a little of the wonderful feedback we received about this wonderful city. If you have a reason you love Columbus, please feel free to share! Thanks!
Categories: The Good Guy File, River Fun, on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Does anything beat the smell of bbq wafting through the summer air? - link details
Protect your eyes with new sunglasses from Columbus Eye Associates! - link details
Come to the Infantry Museum on Sat. for the Ft. Benning Sergeants Major Association Armed Forces Day Celebration! link details
Have you noticed all the new sculptures in Uptown Columbus? details
Fort Benning will hold it's annual Memorial Day Observance at the NIM parade field on May 24th at 9 a.m. link details