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
Arts / Dining / Events / River Fun