We thought it would never get here, but the weekend is almost here! If you're looking for some things to do, we've got a quick rundown of just a few of the things going on. Remember, you can always find a complete list of events, and not just for the weekend, on the Columbus, GA Community Calendar ...so check it out.
Oxbow Meadows has a great opportunity for all the Ansel Adams wannabes out there this Sunday (August 15) with their Nature Photography Workshop. Photographer Bob Hovey will give participants an in-depth look at nature photography. Photographers of any age and experience level are welcome. You’ll learn where all the local hotspots are for capturing awesome photos and about simple editing techniques including composition, cropping, exposure, and color correction. There will be a question and answer session after Bob’s presentation. So your next vacation photos will be museum exhibit worthy…or at least worthy of putting in the family newsletter. Space is limited so you need to call and reserve your spot today. Sign-up is only $8. All participants are welcome to bring their personal cameras. Oxbow Meadows is located on South Lumpkin Rd. (706.687.4090)
The Columbus Contemporaries, a membership group of the Columbus Museum made up of young professionals, want to take you back in time on Friday night (August 13) with their Blast from the Past party. Guests are invited to enjoy a casual evening of drinks, appetizers and dancing to the great sounds of The Good Times Band. Remember, this is about taking a stroll down memory lane so attendees are welcome to come decked out in their 50’s attire and best shagging shoes but dressing up is not required. You do have to be at least 21 years of age to attend and you can buy tickets at the door. What a perfect opportunity to support this fundraiser for Museum exhibitions and educational programs while having a fantastic night out on the town! The fun goes from 8:00pm-12:00midnight and admission is $15 for Contemporaries members and $25 for non-members. (706.748.2562 ext. 542)
Brides-to-be, check this one out! Over 60 local and regional vendors will be on hand at the Ultimate Bridal Expo to help make planning your big day even easier. The Expo is on Sunday, August 15 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the RiverMill Event Centre . Admission is $3 for brides and $5 for each guest. (706.327.9300)
You know, with all the special events and programs that went on through the summer, a lot of people may not have had time to get out and experience all of the great places that are open all the time in and around Columbus, GA. Now that vacations are winding down and kids are back in school, think about taking some time to be a tourist in your own backyard. Take a Saturday and head over to the National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus for some lessons in Civil War History form a naval aspect. This is the only museum of its kind in the country and it’s sitting right here in Columbus, GA. If you haven’t been, you definitely need to visit the new National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. Here you can explore galleries dedicated to every war in which the Infantry has fought, experience an Imax movie, and test your steady hand in the Rifle Range. You can have an out of this world experience at the Coca-Cola Space Science Center in their state of the art Omnisphere Theater or fly a mission to Mars in the Challenger Learning Center. Go back in time when you take a stroll down the tree-lined cobblestone streets of the Historic District where Historic Columbus offers guided tours of Heritage Corner. You’ll see where Dr. Pemberton concocted his french wine coca, which later became known as Coca-Cola. If you’re looking to get in shape or be more active, you have the entire 15 miles of the Chattahoochee RiverWalk available to you for cycling, walking or jogging…and the views are pretty fantastic. You could spend hours wandering around the International Marketplace, which also houses the Lunchbox Museum. There’s no telling what kind of treasure you might find here. These are just a few of the fantastic things that Columbus has to offer. If you want more information on these places and even more ideas for things to do, go to our website at www.visitcolumbusga.com. I promise, you will find something, if not many things, that you and your family will love!
There's a simple way to find out about the many things to do in our area…just visit www.visitcolumbusga.com . You just may be surprised at what you find.
Now, go have some fun,
shelby