Viewing events for October 2019
Uptown’s Friday Night Concert Series Presented by Active Pest Control
On multiple days
Uptown Columbus, Inc. is proud to announce the lineup for our Friday Night Concert Series presented by Active Pest Control!
Largest art work show in the Chattahoochee Valley
On multiple days
Each year the Columbus Artists’ Guild sponsors its annual Members’ Exhibition – the largest art show in the Chattahoochee Valley – at the Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road, in the Grand Reading Room. More than 100 local and regional artists will be participating this year, with several members electing to submit two pieces of artwork for the show. The opening night reception – a catered event – is free and open to the public and begins at 6:00p on Saturday, October 5. The awards ceremony, with thousands of dollars at stake (the “Jack Brinkley Best in Show” award is $1,000) begins at 7:00p. The show continues at the Library through Friday, November 1.
Nightmare on 190
On multiple days
This enclosed, spirited, walk-through encounter promises to scare!
Fall Creative Writing Workshops
On multiple days
Do you know a high school student who is interested in creative writing? We've got perfect FREE events for that student! Over five Saturday afternoons this fall, the Carson McCullers Center for Writers & Musicians presents Fall Creative Writing Workshops. These are all FREE for high school aged writers, RSVP not required, and snacks will be provided. These workshops, taught by area masters on each subject, are designed to help Georgia/Alabama high school students learn about different forms of writing and prepare a manuscript to submit to the Carson McCullers Literary Awards, which have NO submission fee. These awards come with cash prizes and will be presented at the Carson McCullers Literary Festival, headlined by U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, on February 21-22, 2020. Saturday, October 12: Fiction Saturday, October 19: Poetry Saturday, October 26: Screenwriting Saturday, November 2: Creative Nonfiction Saturday, November 16: Playwriting Every workshop takes place from 1-3pm at the Smith-McCullers' House at 1519 Stark Avenue, Columbus, GA 31906. Join us!
More Fun in Columbus!
Apartheid's War Against Africa
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 – Sun, Oct 27, 2019
Posters from the International Defence and Aid Fund for South Africa, the Holland Committee on Southern Africa, and the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid will be on display during regular business hours at the Columbus Public Library.
Apartheid's War Against Africa
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 – Sun, Oct 27, 2019
An exhibit of posters from the 1980s that helped draw the world’s attention to the horrors of Apartheid in South Africa will be on display at the Columbus Public Library this September and October. The exhibit is on display in the Second Floor Rotunda of the Library from September 13 – October 27, 2019. The posters are on loan from Professor Judy Rutledge Purnell who purchased them at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa in 1998.
The Not For Everyone Tour
On multiple days
The notorious, hideous and tragic events that occurred in Columbus, Georgia & Phenix City, Alabama. Tours at 7:30pm and 9:00pm
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
Apartheid's War Against Africa
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 – Sun, Oct 27, 2019
Posters from the International Defence and Aid Fund for South Africa, the Holland Committee on Southern Africa, and the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid will be on display during regular business hours at the Columbus Public Library.
Apartheid's War Against Africa
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 – Sun, Oct 27, 2019
An exhibit of posters from the 1980s that helped draw the world’s attention to the horrors of Apartheid in South Africa will be on display at the Columbus Public Library this September and October. The exhibit is on display in the Second Floor Rotunda of the Library from September 13 – October 27, 2019. The posters are on loan from Professor Judy Rutledge Purnell who purchased them at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa in 1998.
Swamp Fox Distillery Tour & Tasting
On multiple days
Join us at Swamp Fox Distilling Co for complimentary tours and tastings.
The Not For Everyone Tour
On multiple days
The notorious, hideous and tragic events that occurred in Columbus, Georgia & Phenix City, Alabama. Tours at 7:30pm and 9:00pm
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
Apartheid's War Against Africa
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 – Sun, Oct 27, 2019
Posters from the International Defence and Aid Fund for South Africa, the Holland Committee on Southern Africa, and the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid will be on display during regular business hours at the Columbus Public Library.
Apartheid's War Against Africa
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 – Sun, Oct 27, 2019
An exhibit of posters from the 1980s that helped draw the world’s attention to the horrors of Apartheid in South Africa will be on display at the Columbus Public Library this September and October. The exhibit is on display in the Second Floor Rotunda of the Library from September 13 – October 27, 2019. The posters are on loan from Professor Judy Rutledge Purnell who purchased them at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa in 1998.
Swamp Fox Distillery Tour & Tasting
On multiple days
Join us at Swamp Fox Distilling Co for complimentary tours and tastings.
The Not For Everyone Tour
On multiple days
The notorious, hideous and tragic events that occurred in Columbus, Georgia & Phenix City, Alabama. Tours at 7:30pm and 9:00pm
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
Apartheid's War Against Africa
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 – Sun, Oct 27, 2019
Posters from the International Defence and Aid Fund for South Africa, the Holland Committee on Southern Africa, and the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid will be on display during regular business hours at the Columbus Public Library.
Apartheid's War Against Africa
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 – Sun, Oct 27, 2019
An exhibit of posters from the 1980s that helped draw the world’s attention to the horrors of Apartheid in South Africa will be on display at the Columbus Public Library this September and October. The exhibit is on display in the Second Floor Rotunda of the Library from September 13 – October 27, 2019. The posters are on loan from Professor Judy Rutledge Purnell who purchased them at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa in 1998.
Swamp Fox Distillery Tour & Tasting
On multiple days
Join us at Swamp Fox Distilling Co for complimentary tours and tastings.
The Not For Everyone Tour
On multiple days
The notorious, hideous and tragic events that occurred in Columbus, Georgia & Phenix City, Alabama. Tours at 7:30pm and 9:00pm
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
Apartheid's War Against Africa
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 – Sun, Oct 27, 2019
Posters from the International Defence and Aid Fund for South Africa, the Holland Committee on Southern Africa, and the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid will be on display during regular business hours at the Columbus Public Library.
Apartheid's War Against Africa
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 – Sun, Oct 27, 2019
An exhibit of posters from the 1980s that helped draw the world’s attention to the horrors of Apartheid in South Africa will be on display at the Columbus Public Library this September and October. The exhibit is on display in the Second Floor Rotunda of the Library from September 13 – October 27, 2019. The posters are on loan from Professor Judy Rutledge Purnell who purchased them at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa in 1998.
Swamp Fox Distillery Tour & Tasting
On multiple days
Join us at Swamp Fox Distilling Co for complimentary tours and tastings.
Historic Linwood Foundation Fall Ramble
Thu, Oct 17, 2019
A guided tour through Historic Linwood Cemetery.
The Not For Everyone Tour
On multiple days
The notorious, hideous and tragic events that occurred in Columbus, Georgia & Phenix City, Alabama. Tours at 7:30pm and 9:00pm
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
Apartheid's War Against Africa
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 – Sun, Oct 27, 2019
Posters from the International Defence and Aid Fund for South Africa, the Holland Committee on Southern Africa, and the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid will be on display during regular business hours at the Columbus Public Library.
Apartheid's War Against Africa
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 – Sun, Oct 27, 2019
An exhibit of posters from the 1980s that helped draw the world’s attention to the horrors of Apartheid in South Africa will be on display at the Columbus Public Library this September and October. The exhibit is on display in the Second Floor Rotunda of the Library from September 13 – October 27, 2019. The posters are on loan from Professor Judy Rutledge Purnell who purchased them at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa in 1998.
Swamp Fox Distillery Tour & Tasting
On multiple days
Join us at Swamp Fox Distilling Co for complimentary tours and tastings.
The Not For Everyone Tour
On multiple days
The notorious, hideous and tragic events that occurred in Columbus, Georgia & Phenix City, Alabama. Tours at 7:30pm and 9:00pm
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
Apartheid's War Against Africa
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 – Sun, Oct 27, 2019
Posters from the International Defence and Aid Fund for South Africa, the Holland Committee on Southern Africa, and the United Nations Centre Against Apartheid will be on display during regular business hours at the Columbus Public Library.
Apartheid's War Against Africa
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 – Sun, Oct 27, 2019
An exhibit of posters from the 1980s that helped draw the world’s attention to the horrors of Apartheid in South Africa will be on display at the Columbus Public Library this September and October. The exhibit is on display in the Second Floor Rotunda of the Library from September 13 – October 27, 2019. The posters are on loan from Professor Judy Rutledge Purnell who purchased them at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa in 1998.
Swamp Fox Distillery Tour & Tasting
On multiple days
Join us at Swamp Fox Distilling Co for complimentary tours and tastings.
Ghost Tours @ Port Columbus
Sat, Oct 19, 2019
Ghost Tour: Guided walkthrough of the museum telling the stories you'll hear nowhere else. This tour is given by Faith Serafin of the Alabama Ghost Hunters Saturday, October 19th. Cost: $15 per person Tour should last approximately one hour. Children (under 13 years old) not permitted. Limited spaces available. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance, as this event sells out quickly. You can purchase your tickets online, by calling 706-327-9798, or stopping by the museum during regular business hours.
The Not For Everyone Tour
On multiple days
The notorious, hideous and tragic events that occurred in Columbus, Georgia & Phenix City, Alabama. Tours at 7:30pm and 9:00pm