Seems like just about everyone I've come in contact the past few days is having a crazy week. Could it be that we all just have a really bad case of Spring Fever? It's nothing that a little bit of fun won't cure, so how about some ideas of things you can get into this weekend? Hopefully this quick list will get you started, but if you want all the details, just head to the Community Calendar...it's a great resource for finding out about events going on in Columbus and the surrounding area.
One of the highlights of the month of May has to be “Arts in the Park” and it’s happening this Sunday (May 15) at the band shell in Lakebottom Park. This is the 15th year for this event and it’s just a laidback, relaxing day in the park that's full of music, art and food! It features works of area artists…with pieces available for sale from 12:00-6:00pm, as well as performances by local musicians like the Justice Family Bluegrass Band, the Fort Benning Band, and the Columbus Jazz Quartet. There will also be all kinds of stuff for kids to do…face painting, clowns, pony rides, petting zoo, puppet shows, and amusement games & rides. Take a lawn chair and a picnic basket (or you can buy food on site) and enjoy a day in the park! Here's the best part…it's all FREE!
This concept has been so popular in the past that it’s coming back for its 4th installment! It’s the high-energy musical “I Got the Music in Me” at the Liberty Theatre (821 8th Ave) and this one is being called “Back Down Memory Lane.” If you’re a lover of old-school music, you’re going to love this one…it features music from the Chi-Lites (yep, I remember slow dancing to those guys in Junior High School!), The Emotions, The O’Jay’s, The Stylistics, even Prince, TLC and Mary J. Blige! If this music doesn’t make you want to get up and groove, I don’t know what will and it’s a show the whole family can enjoy. There are performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday and admission is only $15 for adults, $13 for Seniors, students, and military and $10 for kids. (706.653.7566)
There's also more music in Uptown Columbus this Friday night as part of the Concert Series. Throw your lawn chair into your car and head to the 1000 block of Broadway for a 3-hour performance with none other than Peggy Jenkins and The Bizness! Man, can she ever put on a show! Admission is free and everything gets underway at 7:00pm.
The toys are back in town! Disney on Ice presents “Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3” at the Columbus Civic Center! One of the biggest and best animated movies of all time comes to life on ice with the whole gang…Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Jessica and all the others…and they are all trying to escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home. There’re also a few new faces joining in on the fun like Barbie’s groovy bachelor Ken and Lot’s-O-Huggin’ Bear. And expect the unexpected…there’s anything from a galactic battle between Buzz and Emperor Zurg to a hoe-down at Woody’s Roundup! There’s no doubt that kids will love this, but adults seem to love Toy Story just as much if not more! Performances are scheduled for 7:00pm on Friday, 2:30pm and 6:30pm Saturday, and Sunday at 2:00pm and tickets range from $17-$42. (800.745.3000)
If you’ve never had a chance to visit Hills & Dales in LaGrange, GA, this may be the perfect weekend to do so. It’s the historic home of the Fuller Callaway Family and when I say home, it’s probably unlike anything you’ve ever seen! It’s a Georgian Italian villa surrounded by some of the most beautifully formal gardens to be found anywhere in the country. And this Saturday (May 14) is a great time to go and be a part of their 4th Annual Picnic in the Gardens, just make sure you take your picnic basket with you and here’s why…you’ll get in free! They’ll also have pony rides and games like horseshoes, ladder ball, bocce, croquet, beanbag toss and badminton. And there will even be some live music to entertain you while you picnic! Once you get there, you can walk to the picnic area or ride the tram. (706.882.3242)
If you need a good laugh this weekend, check out the brand new production at the Springer Opera House called “Lakebottom Proper,” all about a pair of social climbing 30-somethings who live on the "good side" of Lakebottom Park! Rated PG-13. Performances held this weekend and next weekend and tickets are $35. (706) 327.3688
That should be enough to get you started making some plans for the weekend, but don't forget to explore the Community Calendar for tons more options!
Now, go have some fun…
shelby
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