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STUFF TO READ

Letter from the Editor

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I just want to play

The Joys of Pet Parenthood

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RANDY NGUYEN

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The UP! Factory

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The JointREDEMPTION

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Life and Art in the City

you’ll come back because you’ll feel good

COCKTAIL CLUB Beyond the Tried and True

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you leave your heated Icoldmagine: home and step out into the December night. You walk

around the block to a rundown garage. The garage is not heated, though it is lit, by a single lamp powered by an extension cord running from the house next door. Peering inside the garage window, you see this scene: A father places his gnarled hand on a mother’s shoulder.

She crouches over a makeshift crib of cast-off pillows and blankets. Swaddled in these rags, an infant asleep.

You know they are not from here. They may be fleeing the wreckage of some recent hurricane. They may be transitory, searching out work. They may be immigrants fleeing violence in their home country. It doesn’t matter.

They are cold. They are hungry. They are desperate, and they are making the best of desperate circumstances.

What I most love about this time of year is that so many of us become our best selves. We experience a cultural shift.

We find more time for family and friends, lavishing them with gifts and affection, and this is wonderful. Greater still is the way we, as individuals and a community, better attune ourselves to the suffering of others. We reach out, individually and through community organizations and church, to help those in need.

But there is also a problem. While we do so well being better citizens, it seems the further from home our attentions go, the less we feel that seasonal sense of duty, love, commitment. We have a proximity problem. The further away the suffering, the further removed from our own lives the need, the less we seem to care.

It’s normal, of course. We are all guilty of this. But our collective oversight, our ability to shrug off or even sneer at suffering far from our doorsteps is a problem. The good news? We can do better, and doing better is just as easy as doing good at home. Just as we can contribute to our local clothing bank or food drive, so too can we have consideration for those desperate thousands who may be thousands of miles away.

Often in these letters, I make suggestions about how we can reach out and help. This month, however, I want to issue a challenge. I want to encourage you to find innovative ways to help those who, like the family in my anecdote, need our help. I want you to seek out ways of helping people, ways you’ve never before tried. Because there are so many ways. In this creative community we call home, I have no doubt we can find new avenues for helping others, not only inside of our community, but outside of it as well.

I would love to hear about how you help those far from our home. Send me an email, editor@thelocalcolumbus. com, so I can share your good news with all of our readers.

Let’s work together this holiday season, to be our best selves—and to be our best selves requires we seek out still new ways to help others.

Thank you for reading, Tom Ingram Editor

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The mission of the LocaL magazine is to bring you the best in art, music, food and fun from Columbus and the surrounding area. Locally owned and operated, we work to improve and expand community relationships through promoting positive events and stories. When good things are happening, we will be here to help you get involved. Our monthly print issues will feature stories and events that comprise and drive the ongoing surge toward a more beautiful community. This magazine exists because we who work on it believe in actively engaging with community improvement, and we invite you to join us, not only by reading these pages, but also by taking part in any of the many wonderful events we feature.

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CONTRIBUTORS & CREDITS

Bobbie Yeo Joe Miller Richard Edwards April Norris Sam Sachs De ce m be r 2018

By April Norris

Neal Lucas I just want to play

chipped his tooth “bushwhacking” on his dad’s land, about a month ago, but it doesn’t him from smiling. From Talbot County, Ga., the singer-songwriter appeals as much NealstopLucas to the “long-haired hippy people” as to the “good ol’ boys,”

with original tunes like “I Don’t Want No Other Love.” He writes, produces and records his own music, and has played with more bands than he can remember. He juggles all of these roles by setting aside time each day to write while maintaining a cool demeanor and salt-of-the-earth integrity.

Like most entertainers, Neal travels, and like most travelers, the road can be a weary place. When I met with him, he was working on a then-untitled song with lyrics like “this town is full of vampires. Still, Neal admits, “I used to be one,” reflecting Neal’s introspective songwriting that hones in on who he was and where he’s come from.

Neal often visits Nashville to work and record, where scheduling between different projects can get complicated.

“When I go to Nashville,” Neal explained, “there is usually a set time to meet with other songwriters, but of course if we hear of someone that’s playing we will try to meet up and jam with them.”

While Neal enjoys playing for large crowds, he is the sort of performer who you quickly sense would play behind a Circle K if two or three people were hanging out back there. It’s not uncommon to find him playing at grocery stores, private parties, bars and churches. Neal is a crowd pleaser, too, and happy to play requested music—provided he can play some originals, as well.

It’s a demanding life, and balancing travel, writing and family is no easy act.

“I’ve had a 9 to 5 a time or two,” Neal said. “You gotta make money, that’s how we all live. It’s part of my job.

And performing is just one thing I do. It’s not all I do.

I also teach. Usually, I can get a gig while I am playing a gig, but also I have people who depend on me. Also, I don’t think we were born to live without the help of our community,” As a singer, I always love watching musicians. Neal’s fingers move around the fret board of his guitar as if each had a mind of its own, and I wondered how long it takes to develop his level of mastery. Neal says he has been playing since he was eleven or ten years old and grew up surrounded by music, watching his dad play piano. His music is influenced by southern rock, blues, country and gospel, and like so many players, you can usually trace something back to the Beatles. He has no serious interest in fame or fortune, or at least the trappings of it. As Neal explained, “working with other artists is my favorite part.”

Of course I hit Neal with my favorite question: who’s invited to his fantasy dinner party? The list was surprising.

“Mike Tyson, because the man has done it all. Joan of Arc; what really happened there? And Willie Nelson, and the reason is irrelevant,” he said, laughing and showing off his chipped tooth.

Neal is currently recording a solo album, and he can be found playing every corner of our community. If you’re interested in booking Neal, for events large and otherwise, you can try to catch him with a message on Facebook, or just attend one of his shows and lockdown a date in person.

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The Joys of Pet Parenthood

find it hard to imagine, though I really do understand, that pet parenthood is not for everyone.

Having pets is a lifestyle choice that is not to be taken lightly. These critters depend on us for literally Ieverything, from the most basic necessities to the niceties of life.

Seemingly always a step ahead, the U.K. formalized the Five Freedoms in 1979. The Freedoms were initially developed in response to a government study on livestock husbandry. Since then they have become the basis of animal cruelty laws in the U.K. as they relate to all animals. The Five Freedoms eventually crossed the “pond” to become incorporated into guidelines used by all types of animal welfare groups in the U.S. At Paws Humane Society, the Freedoms form the foundation for our animal care protocols.

Where the Five Freedoms get most interesting is in the statement that our pets should be free to express most normal behavior. This freedom addresses the way we contain our pets and acknowledges the need animals have for companionship.

Science is continually unraveling our old ideas about animals, and it is now generally accepted that they are intelligent and social beings with rich emotional lives.

We consider the Five Freedoms as they relate to our adoption policies. At Paws, we pride ourselves on our practice of “open adoptions.” This is in stark contrast to not so long ago, when a potential adopter would be asked to complete an extensive multipage application. These days we have openended conversations designed to walk a prospective adopter through the responsibilities of pet parenting. We trust them to make an informed decision. We believe the best outcome for any pet at Paws is a loving home, not a longer stay in an animal shelter no matter how nice it is.

Many pets will be adopted during the month of December to be given as gifts. Research done by the ASPCA shows that pets received as gifts are cherished just as much as pets received by other means. At Paws, we encourage giving pets as gifts, as long as the recipient has been consulted. The giver would do well to consider the Five Freedoms in making the decision to give a pet as a gift.

Historically only 25% of all pets come from shelters. Some come from friends or relatives, while most pets still come from breeders. If you decide to adopt or to give a pet as a gift, please go to your local animal shelter. Not only will you change the life of that pet, you will help the pet who takes his place at the shelter.u

Adoption Hours: Mon-Fri•10am-6pm, Sat•10am-5pm, Sun•12pm-5pm 4900 Milgen Road Columbus, GA 31907 • www.pawshumane.org office@pawshumane.org (706) 565-0035 • Vet Clinic phone number (706) 987-8380 LocaL

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people who live in the region today. Through Dec. 30, Third Floor Galleries, The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road Ansel Adams: The Masterworks American photographer Ansel Easton Adams (1902-1984) is most known for his black and white images of the American West, particularly Yosemite National Park.

Adams was also an environmentalist, and primarily used large-format cameras because their high resolution helped ensure sharpness in his images. Over the course of his career, Adams sought to elevate photography to fine art – comparable to painting, sculpture and music. Through Dec. 30, Nordhausen Gallery, The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road 4th Annual Columbus Holiday Maker’s Market Shop from the best maker’s Columbus has to offer! With food trucks, tours of the new Mill District Studios, and gifts from over 12 artists, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list! • Bent by Courtney Jewelry. Blue Ridge Apothecary, Chattahoochee Wax Co., Helen Brooks Art, Katherine Waddell Art , Kate Waddell Art, Katie Jacobson Art , Kingfisher Woodworks, Larkin Lane, Mary Frances Flowers Jewelry, Mollie Jenkins Pottery, Sally Denham Glass. Dec. 8, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 3110 2nd Avenue, Columbus The Sporting Art of Bucky Bowles Well-known sportsman and artist Buckey Bowles’ paintings reflect his continuing love and appreciation for nature and outdoor life and his many hunting and fishing experiences. Although sporting art, primarily bird-hunting and flyfishing, is his passion, he paints oils and watercolors of other subject matter ranging from marsh and low country landscapes to dogs and waterscapes. Bucky paints a number of plantation hunt scenes and sporting dog commissions each year and his works are collected by many who enjoy the special touch he adds to each painting. Through Dec. 15, Leigh & Paige Fine Art, 1309 Wildwood Avenue, Columbus Santa is Coming to Bare Ware Pottery Studio Spend the morning with Santa at Bare Ware Pottery Studio, personalize your plate while enjoying cookies and hot chocolate. You can take pictures with Santa, of course. RSVP required, dinner plate (11”-$30 plus tax), salad plate (8”-$25 plus tax). We will finish the decor on the plates for you, it will take a week to get back, so you have it back in time for Christmas. Ages 0-99. Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Bare Ware Pottery Studio, 3912 Woodruff Road, Columbus Alphabet Kidz Paint & Sip Party Come for fun, food, games and painting. Kids will create their own work of art while they sip sparkling grape juice. Dec. 8, noon - 2 p.m., Unique Euphony Publishing Group & Art Gallery, 3878 East Britt David, Columbus Get Hooked: Crochet Club Adults of all ages & levels are welcome to this lively, welcoming, non-judgmental group of makers! Call (706) 243 - 2782 or email mlt@cvlga.org to stay “in the Loop”! Dec. 8 & 22, 4 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Pop-up At! Making Holiday Cards Just in time for the holidays, join us at The Columbus Museum to make holiday cards! Free and open to artists of all ages. Dec. 9, 1 - 3 p.m., The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road Coffee & Coloring Club Looking for a relaxing activity to de-stress and create beautiful artwork at the same time? North’s Coffee & Coloring Club is just the thing! Join us for freestyle coloring or focus on a theme such as landscapes, animals, or mandalas. All materials will be provided, along with light refreshments. Dec. 11, 4 p.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road Adaptive Art for Adults: Christmas Cards Create a work of art with people from around the community. These adapted, inclusive crafts are perfect for adults of all ability levels. Materials will be provided.

Dec. 11, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Teen Holiday Ornament Glassblowing Kelly Robertson’s portable hot shop returns to the museum for this exciting annual teen workshop. Participants will be guided on a step-by-step process to create their own blown glass ornaments. Ornaments will be ready for pick up one hour after the completion of the class. Sessions begin every two hours and space is limited.

Dec. 15, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road Want to see your event listed here? Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com

After School Art Classes Now Offering Fall Open Enrollment for After School Art Classes at West Smiths Station Elementary. This Fall, the Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art will begin its third season of Weekly After School Art Classes at West Smiths Station Elementary School. A portion of proceeds from the enrollment of each student is donated to the schools for assistance with additional program needs. Every Friday through Dec. 7, 4:15 p.m., The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, 2750 Lee Road 430, Smiths Station, Al. Create a Natural Bird Feeder IThis special workshop lets children use their creativity to build a bird feeder from all-natural materials. Feathered friends at home will appreciate the special holiday gift! The event is designed for children ages 12 and younger. Every Saturday, 11 a.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Our Stories Live Here 65 years of the Mildred L. Terry Public Library IThis special workshop lets children use their creativity to build a bird feeder from all-natural materials. Feathered friends at home will appreciate the special holiday gift! The event is designed for children ages 12 and younger. Every Saturday, 11 a.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Librarian Mildred Terry This exhibition examines the history of this iconic gathering place from the library’s origins and early successes, through the dramatic integration of the Columbus public library system in the ‘60s and the threat of the Mildred L. Terry Public Library’s closure, to its many public programs and continuing influence today. Interviews collected by StoryCorps and the library during its Mildred Terry Memory Project in 2015 will be an integral part of the exhibition, as well as books, photographs, documents, and artifacts from the library’s archives. Through Feb. 10, Yarborough Gallery, The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road Linn Meyers: Gazing Has Its Limits Based in Washington, D.C., linn meyers has been recognized internationally for her monumental images and contributions to the field of drawing. Following in the footsteps of institutions like the Hammer Museum, The Phillips Collection, and the Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden, The Columbus Museum has commissioned the artist to create a site-specific wall drawing tailored to the architecture of the main floor’s colonnade. meyers selected this particular space because of how the sun travels across it throughout the day and over the course of the year. Visitors to the Museum will be able to see meyers at work on the north Galleria wall from January 4–13, 2018. The overall project also encompasses a related five-panel drawing, as well as The Columbus Museum’s Jay Defeo collage, Summer Image, 1982—a rarely seen work on paper from the permanent collection.

Through Jan. 2019, The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road Eddie Dominguez: Garden of Eden This exhibition, which includes several new sculptures never before on public view, debuts Eddie Dominguez and his oeuvre to the Chattahoochee Valley. The youngest of eight children, Eddie Dominguez grew up in Tucumcari, New Mexico, between Albuquerque and Amarillo on historic Route 66. He came to national prominence in the mid-1980s for clay pieces like Anton’s Flowers II, hybrid works comprised of highly stylized dishes that also stack into sculptural forms. These accolades have led major institutions, like the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC; the Museum of Arts & Design, New York; and the Arizona State University Art Museum Ceramics Research Center, Tempe, to collect his work. Through Jan. 20, Galleria Cases, The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road Idea of West The Idea of West redefines traditional views of the American West, drawing connections between the work of three contemporary photographers and the acclaimed work of Ansel Adams. The exhibition prompts viewers to reconsider their preconceptions of Western landscapes beyond the Mississippi River and the LocaL

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas Dinner Show Enjoy this live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch decides to ruin Christmas. The Classic Southern Buffet will be served, and Guests are asked to promptly arrive and be seated with your meal by 5:30p.m. as the entertainment will begin at 5:45 p.m. sharp. Tickets Required. For tickets, call 844.512.3826 or book online. Dec. 8, 15 & 22, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Jersey Boys “Too Good to Be True!” Raves the New York Post for Jersey Boys, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were 30! Jersey Boys features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag No Shame Theatre At 10:30 every Friday night, the Springer plays host to No Shame Theatre. No Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” “The crowd goes Shame Theatre is an uncensored evening of original performance that allows anyone wild!” Proclaims The New York Times. Dec. 11 & 12, 7:30 p.m., River Center for the to explore their creative potential. Signup begins at 10 p.m., and the first 15 to sign Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus up get a five-minute time slot to perform their original material. Admission is $5, A Tuna Christmas including for performers. Every Friday, Springer Opera House, 103 10th Street, Back by popular demand, Jim Pharr and Ben Redding will be returning to the Columbus, (706) 324-5714 stage putting the fun in DisFUNction. Ben and Jim will play all 24 citizens of Tuna, the tiny Texas town that erupts in holiday mayhem every year with a Madeline’s Christmas Madeline is the youngest student at the school in Paris run by Miss Clavel. As disastrous production of “A Christmas Carol,” yard displays vandalized by the Christmas approaches, the girls take a trip to the zoo without their scarves, except Christmas Phantom and a Humane Society overrun with iguanas, coyotes, sheep for Madeline. Everybody but Madeline comes down with a bad cold and it looks and myna birds. 60,000 patrons have made this a genuine Christmas tradition like the girls won’t get to go home for Christmas to be with their families, but with in Columbus. Dec. 13 through 23, The McClure Theatre, The Springer Opera a little bit of Christmas magic, there is a happy ending for all. through Dec. 15 House, Columbus on Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Family Theatre, Theatre Annex of Rose Hill Want to see your event listed here? Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com Baptist Church, 2100 Hamilton Road, Columbus Magic Mike XXL Authorized Tribute Show Enjoy our professional male dancers up close, their spicy humor and acrobatics in a classy, sensuous and energy-fueled production created to fulfill all the female fantasies, the well deserved eye candy treat for you ladies. Doors at 7, meet and greet at 8, show at 9. Dec. 6, 9 - 11 p.m., Outlaws Saloon, 6449 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, Ga. Polar Express at the National Infantry Museum The Polar Express 3D is returning to the Giant Screen Theater inside the National Infantry Museum every weekend beginning Dec. 7. Cuddle up in your favorite pajamas and enjoy this family friendly tradition that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. The 2004 film is based on the children’s book of the same title by Chris Van Allsburg. This year, every child wearing pajamas will receive a free hot chocolate on the museum. The train’s conductor will make appearances at the screening to punch exclusive golden tickets prior to the film Dec. 7, 8, 9, 14, 21, 22 & 23, National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus Elf the Musical Elf is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. The wouldbe elf is raised, Unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF. Dec. 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 & 23, The Springer Opera House, 103 East 10th Street, Columbus Junie B. Jones Breakfast Show Enjoy this live-action adaptation of the fun-loving Junie B. Jones book #25 “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (P.S. So Does May.)” as your family feasts on our bountiful Southern Breakfast Buffet, including a made-to-order Omelet Station. Guests are asked to arrive and be seated promptly with your meal from the Breakfast Buffet starting at 8:30 a.m. as the entertainment will begin at 9:30 a.m. sharp. Ticket purchase required. Call for Tickets, 844.512.3826. Dec. 8, 15, 22, 8:30 a.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. 2018 Fountain City Poetry Slam Semifinals Come out and support some of the top young poets in the Columbus area! They are each vying for a spot in the April 2019 Grand Slam Finals! They will all present original work that will blow your mind. If you’ve never been to a poetry slam, you’re in for a treat. Prepare to take in some of the amazing art created by the young people of this community. Dec. 8, 3 - 5 p.m., Fountain City Coffee, 1007 Broadway, Columbus LocaL

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Open Mic Hosted by Matt Kirkley @ The Loft Do you play an acoustic instrument and/or sing? Come out and showcase your talent. All musicians wishing to play must sign-up in advance. Sign-ups are at 7:00 at The Loft. Every Wednesday, 8 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus Open Jam Session With The Tim O’brien Project Every Tuesday, 8 - 11 p.m., The Outskirts Bar & Grill, 5736 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Warren Thornton, jazz saxophone every Friday, 7 p.m., Blu Crabs, 19 12th Street, Columbus Viola Studio Recital Dec. 5, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broad-way, Columbus Laser Concert at CCSSC Thursday, Dec. 6: 7 p.m. Laser Retro, 8 p.m. Electropop. Friday, Dec. 7: 7p.m. Laser Beatles; 8 p.m. Rush 2112. Saturday, Dec. 8: 7 p.m. Lasermania; 8 p.m. Laser Tribute. Dec. 6 through 8, Colum-bus State University’s CocaCola Space Science Center, 701 Front Avenue The Kenny Lewis Trio feat.

Kurt Richardson Dec. 7, 8 p.m., 219 Food and Spirits, 5167 GA Highway 219, Fortson, Ga. Ain’t Right @ The Hangout Dec. 7, 8 p.m., The Hangout, 6060 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Stone Senate @ Soho Dec. 7, 9 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus City Ruck Tour 2018 Dec. 8, 7 a.m. - noon, National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus Jive Mother Marty @ The Loft Dec. 8, 7 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus The Fall Line Blues: Poject: Horace Combs & Eddie Hinton The Fall Line Blues Project is a recent collaboration between Jontavious Willis, Henry Jacobs and others, the aim of the Project is to spend time with the men and women of the Fall Line region who enjoy playing the music handed down by their ancestors. The Fall Line is a geographical region where the Piedmont and Coastal Plain meet in Georgia and Alabama. So far, they’ve recorded interviews with Horace Combs and Eddie Hinton, and have plans to continue recording and sharing often-overlooked music. Dec. 8, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Pure Life Studios, 206 Clark Street, LaGrange, Ga. Alabama Avenue @ Scruffy Murphy’s Dec. 8, 9 p.m., Scruffy Muphy’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 1037 Broad-way, Columbus Dround Hounds / Last Chance Riders @ Soho Dec. 8, 9:30 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Jessie Wilson & Michael Deems @ Dock’s Dec. 9, 5 - 8 p.m., Dock’s, 9883 Lee Road 379, Valley, Al. Picking Sessions: Musician’s Night in the Studios Area musicians are invited. Bring your stringed instrument and join us for a f requent events for pickers, singer/songwriters, etc.This event is f ree. Tips are encouraged, as a gratuity given to the appointed mod-erating musician.

Reservations are required one week prior to the scheduled event. To RSVP, we wel-come you call via 334-480-2008, email via sarahwestgallery@att.net or visit the gallery located in the heart of Smiths Station. Dec. 13, 8 p.m., The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, 2750 Lee Road 430, Smiths Station, Al. Bolera @ Iron Bank Dec. 14, 8 p.m., Iron Bank Coffee Company, 6 West 11th Street, Columbus

hen Brazil elected Jair Bolsonaro as president last month, Argentine actress Mercedes Morán tweeted that she hopes he doesn’t fulfill all of his campaign W promises. On the campaign trail, the ultra-right candidate talked fondly of the military

dictatorships that ruled South America in the ‘70s and ‘80s (saying that the only problem with them was that they didn’t kill enough people), and he declared that if he won, his political opponents would have a choice: exile or execution. Such rhetoric no doubt hit a nerve with Morán, who plays Esther Ballestrino in the excellent Netflix miniseries Call Me Francis, about Pope Francis’s career as a priest in Argentina and his rise to the Vatican. Ballestrino was an activist who was “disappeared” in 1977 -- a fate that’s depicted in the series’ most chilling scene, where she and her fellow captives are drugged, loaded into a cargo plane, flown out over the Rio de la Plata, and unceremoniously tossed out into the night.

The 20th Century dictatorships are a favorite subject of South American filmmakers, and many of these films are available on Kanopy. The most expansive of these is the Bolivia film Forgotten, an international thriller revealing the brutality of Plan Condor, a conspiracy among the continent’s authoritarian regimes to hunt down dissidents. NN - Sin Identidad, from Peru, shows the results of Plan Condor and how South America is still grappling with them by following a team of forensic anthropologists who’ve dug up nine unidentified bodies and are trying to figure out who they were.

Some of the most fascinating films on the subject show what life was like under authoritarian rule. Clandestine Childhood is set in Argentina in 1979 and it tells the story of 12-year-ole Juan, who returns to Argentina with his parents after years

of living in exile comes, under fake identities, to fight the military rulers. It’s an interesting tack, because while the film dutifully shows the terror of living under murderous regime, it also shows an eerie kind of normalcy -- much of Juan’s drama throughout the film centers not on the terror around him and his family but on his infatuation with a girl in his class. Another film showing the crisis through the eyes of children is Machuca, about a poor kid who gets a scholarship to an upper-class private school. It’s 1973 and a coup d’etat is brewing in the streets of Santiago. The tension and violence spills into the school, as the rich kids lash out at Machuca and the other scholarship recipients.

For me, the most unsettling South American dictatorship films tell the tales of the otherwise normal people who support and benefit from the dictatorships. Chilean director Pablo Larrain’s trilogy on the subject does this particularly well, especially the second installment, Post Mortem, which tells the story of a lowly bureaucrat who becomes empowered by the dictatorship and the ease with which he embraces its cruelty. But my favorite is the series’ finale, No, in which Gael García Bernal plays an ad exec who directs the campaign to vote Gen. Augusto Pinochet out of power after 15 years of deadly reign. The film is surprisingly funny, as the ad exec directs the campaign toward the country’s bourgeoisie by crafting ads full of humor, to show that democracy and human rights are fun and cool.

Next month: The German occupation of France in WWII.u

Joe Miller teaches at CSU and tweets mini movie reviews in Spanish @byjoemiller

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GP38 @ Brickhouse Grille Dec. 14, 9 p.m., Brickhouse Grille, 141 Main Street, LaGrange, Ga. Alabama Avenue @ Soho Dec. 14, 10:30 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Oh, The Places You’ll Go The Voices of the Valley Children’s Chorus presents music inspired by the Dr. Seuss book, Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Join us for selections performed by both Sola Voce and Bella Voce with special guests The Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus and Dr. Ianthe Marini. Tickets are $10.00 and can be pur-chased f rom a choir member or at the door. Email us at voicesofthevalleychoir@ gmail.com for more in-formation. We hope you will join us! Dec. 15, 7 - 8 p.m., Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts, 1358 Rig-don Road, Columbus Maneuver Center of Excellence Holiday Concert For over 50 years, the Maneuver Center of Excellence Band has taken great pride in entertaining the sol-diers, military families, and civilians of the Fort Benning, Columbus, and Phenix City communities. The Band’s performances create esprit de corps among soldiers and veterans, as well as provide patriotic spirit within the civilian community. Currently, the MCoE Band, with its eight performing groups, accom-plishes over 500 military missions a year in support of the military and civilian communities in and around Fort Benning.

For more information please contact the RiverCenter Box Office: Phone: (706) 256-3612 Dec. 15, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Alabama Avenue @ Eighth & Rail Dec. 15, 8:30 p.m., Eighth & Rail, 807 South Railroad Street, Opelika, Al. Columbus LGBT Block Party Music f rom live DJs, f ree to the public, open container permitted. Dec. 15, 9:30 p.m., 1100 Broadway Voices of the Valley Spring Auditions Interested in joining Voices of the Valley? Email us at voicesofthevalleychoir@ gmail.com to schedule an audition today. Slots fill up quick, so don’t wait!

Check out our website for more information about our choirs at www. voicesofthevalleychorus.org. Dec. 17, 3:30 - 8 p.m., Schwob School of Music, Columbus State University, 900 Broadway Mannheim Steamroller Christmas This year marks the 34th anniversary of the Christmas Tour and the release of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, an album that revolutionized the Holiday Season music category. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis directs the show, which features classic Christmas hits as well as a selection of Fresh Aire compositions f rom the group in a concert that includes dazzling multimedia effects.

“In addition to being a holi-day tradition for many families, the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour is one of the longest running tours in the music industry,” said RiverCenter Executive Director Norman Easterbrook. “Their holiday al-bums have become synonymous with Christmas and consistently occupy top spots on Billboard’s Sea-sonal Charts every year.” Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m., RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Co-lumbus Cantus Christmas 2018 In its nineteenth annual holiday concert, the professional chorus Cantus Columbus, directed by William J. Bullock, recounts the Christmas story with classical masterpieces and audience carols. Performing in the superb acoustics of Legacy Hall, the chorus is assisted this year by the renowned Axiom Brass Quintet f rom Chicago, pianist Janie Lee Bullock, and organist Aesook Moon playing the Jordan Concert Organ. Dec. 18, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway 4th Annual Lion and Lamb Music Christmas Come out for our 4th Annual Lion and Lamb Music Christmas inside Peachtree Mall in f ront of Macy’s. DJ Vero will be spinning the tracks for us and we will have special opening performances by Dee Arm-strong with Live Performances by Tonya Silva • timothygabriell • Anita Thibela • Melvin Greenlee Dec. 20, 6 p.m., Peachtree Mall, 3131 Manchester Expressway, Columbus Far Beyond Reason @ Soho Dec. 28, 10:30 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Alabama Avenue @ Dock’s Dec. 31, 8 p.m., Dock’s, 9883 Lee Road 379, Valley, Al. Charlie Wilson / Tucka @ Columbus Civic Center Dec. 31, 8 p.m., Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th Street LocaL

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By Sam Sachs

olumbus is an interesting city, full of surprises and C talents that are not normally expected to be found in a town nestled on the Alabama-Georgia border. One such talent is Randy Nguyen, an artist who came to the United States in 1975.

Born in 1955 in Vietnam, Nguyen came to America to find a better life for himself and his family. Originally arriving in the U.S. in Pennsylvania, Nguyen eventually moved to Richmond, Va. and attended Virginia Commonwealth University for three years, beginning in 1976. Coming from a family of tailors, interior decorators and graphic designers, Nguyen studied art while at VCU, before leaving the university. According to Nguyen, his next move was finding work “as a sketch artist at Busch Gardens,” in Williamsburg.

After Williamsburg, Nguyen came to California to find a “warmer place for his parents,” and sponsored them on family visas to come to the U.S. At the same time his parents moved to San Jose, Calif. while he worked as a muralist, his brother enlisted in the army and “studied at Westpoint before being stationed in Fort Benning and teaching at the Ranger’s School,” said Nguyen.

Visiting his brother, Nguyen traveled around Columbus to go sight seeing and just “fell in love” with the city. “It’s beautiful,” he said. Nguyen particularly enjoyed Callaway Gardens, saying it “kept me here, with its lake and tranquility.”

Following the visit, Nguyen stayed in Columbus to be able to visit his brother often, close to the Chattahoochee River, which he feels is “Columbus’s soul.”

In terms of art, Nguyen’s styles are as diverse as the city’s people. Nguyen paints so many different styles because there are so many types. Comparing it to music, Nguyen said he “likes traditional art, modern art and abstract because each has their own tastes.” For now, Nguyen is “focused on portrait,” because “if you can do portrait well, you can do anything.”

He’s applied this philosophy to doing a series of portraits of Columbus residents. The process “begins with a photo” of someone visiting for an event, such as a concert in Uptown or simply a man walking down the street.

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portrait and painting more freely is a large part of what Nguyen loves about his art and what it can be for.

Originally, he began doing portraits to emulate one of his artistic idols. “Rembrandt is probably the best portrait artist,” Nguyen explained, “for his lighting, the way he paints,” inspired how Nguyen does his own paintings now.

“I look at art like a feeling, not just a moment or the image like in a photo. I focus on the emotion, the feeling,” he said. His focus on Rembrandt and other classic masters comes from a belief that “you must look at the old masters before you look at the modern. It builds a foundation for newer art.”

Constantly finding new subjects to paint, he strives to paint large scale portraits. Expanding on the purpose of his newer artwork, Nguyen said, “When I look at a portrait, I don’t look to copy. I look to capture the person, their character, their feeling, not just their every day.” Nguyen feels that a portrait is very important to showing people as they are, “more than a moment, but a message about the world and how it feels to be human beings, fighting, having good days and bad days, experiencing loss, feeling empty.”

Speaking about what keeps driving him forward, Nguyen said now that he’s 63 years old, “I’ve gotta make decisions now. I don’t have the time to not decide. It’s like running out of film; I’m not ready to do that yet.”

Bringing this drive to Columbus, Nguyen says he doesn’t just see people when he takes his photos, but he sees “under the skin in my portraits, I use color to show the shapes, to create the artwork, to show the person as they are.” His hope is to help people understand each other and to bring people together through his art. Nguyen enjoys painting and taking photos by the Riverwalk to continue fueling his art and meeting new people every day.u

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Market Days on Broadway Features over 200 local vendors selling homemade and homegrown products, including local and organic produce, home goods, jewelry, crafts and delicious baked goods. every Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon, 900 through 1100 blocks of Broadway, Columbus Give Gorgeously: Holiday Sock Drive Homeless people often walk many miles every day to access food, shelter and other essentials. Donate socks for warmth and comfort. through Dec. 14, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Kimberly Gore Salon, 2534 Wynnton Road, Columbus Hills & Dales Holidays Tour the Callaway home decked for Christmas, both inside and out, with fresh plants and greenery, and a styled, tinsel-laden Christmas tree. through Dec. 29, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hills and Dales Estate, 1916 Hills & Dales Drive, LaGrange, Ga. Classic Card Games for Adults Meet other card lovers and play your favorite classic card games or learn a new one.

Bridge, canasta, rummy, rook and others. Cards and instructions provided. Dec. 5 & 19, 2 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Silent Night, Silent Library Can you hold it together while completing some wacky challenges guaranteed to make you laugh? If you are up to the challenge, join us for silent library where you compete against other teams to see who can finish the most tasks without making a sound. For youth in grades 6 – 12. Dec. 5, 4 - 5 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Fantasy in Lights 8 million lights. Fifteen dazzling scenes. One Magical getaway. Christmas at Callaway featuring Fantasy In Lights, in Pine Mountain, Georgia, is not only the South’s most spectacular holiday light and sound show, it is one of the world’s “Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights,” as named by National Geographic Traveler. though Jan. 5, 4 p.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Lights on Glenview The Hines Family annual Christmas lights show helps raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. Tune in to 104.5 to listen while the lights dance in sync with the music. through Jan. 2, 6 p.m., 5440 Glenview Drive, Columbus The Ludy Christmas Light Spectacular More than three hundred thousand lights covering 5 homes in the Cottonwood Subdivision off Flatrock Road. Come for music, Santa and more. No entry fee; donations accepted for Make-A-Wish Georgia. through Dec. 31, 6 p.m., 5784 Ironstone Drive, Columbus Wednesday Night Trivia at Outskirts Every Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m., The Outskirts Sports Bar & Grill, 5736 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Family Sign Language This is an introduction and opportunity to learn and practice basic signs and sentences. The goal of the class is to become comfortable with American Sign Language and explore a new way to make friends. Every Wednesday, 4 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Silent Chat Practice American Sign Language in a casual environment. All skill levels welcome.

The goal is signing only; no voices, please. Every Monday, 4 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Saturday Morning Walking Tour Adults - $10; Children ages 8 to12 - $5; Ages 7 and under free.

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Levian Jewelry Trunk Event You are cordially invited to attend our LeVian 2018 Fall Color Trend Event, presented by Macy’s Fine Jewelry department. For one day only, come view LeVian’s huge assortment of roayally inspired jewelry, dripping in a beautiful array of precious and semi-precious stones all while enjoying light refreshments and the company of other LeVian collectors. Book ahead of time and receive $100.00 off your purchase and a free gift! RSVP (706) 478-2240. Dec. 6, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Macy’s Peachtree Mall, 3091 Manchester Expressway, Columbus Lizzy James Trunk Show at Traditions Prizes and gifts wit purchase available while supplies last. Dec. 6 through 9, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Traditions, 5555 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus Thursday Toddler Tales Babies in strollers or toddlers in tow, Thursday mornings are the place to be for the littlest ones through pre-schoolers. Fall in love with new books or classic favorites during storytime! We’ll wind down with col-oring sheets, a craft, or a book-related activity. every Thursday, 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 5555 Whittle-sey Boulevard, Columbus Story Time with Mrs. Claus Mrs. Claus will be in her cabin located on the stage in Macy’s court. She loves to read and wants all of the children to come hear her favorite Christmas Stories.

Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m., Peachtree Mall, 3131 Manches-ter Expressway, Columbus Lovelight Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Three years ago, St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School established a Lovelight Christmas Tree as a way to honor those who have gone before us and to thank those who have played a special part in our lives. The response was amazing! The lights and angels on our 2018 Lovelight Christmas Tree will be named in honor or memory of someone who is a part of our Viking family. Our Lovelight Christmas Tree is the ulti-mate reminder to us of the hope of eternal life in God, and that we are called to be a light to everyone around us. Dec. 6, 12:05 p.m., St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School, 2020 Kay Circle, Columbus Animal Ark Rescue Volunteer/Foster Orientation Dec. 6, 5 - 6 p.m., Animal Ark Rescue, 7133 Sacerdote Lane, Columbus Holly Jolly Boutique Crawl Enjoy a One-Night-Only exclusive shopping event with the most popular boutiques in the Chattahoochee Valley! Nosh on Christmas cookies and cocktails, win giveaways and shop stocking stuffers and gifts ga-lore! Bid on awesome prizes courtesy of participating vendors. Proceeds benefit Hurricane Michael relief efforts in the Florida panhandle, care of Dinglewood Pharmacy. Dec. 6, 5 - 8 p.m., Rivermill Event Cen-ter, 3715 1st Avenue, Columbus Homeschool in the Park Endangered Species Join us for an exciting discovery geared towards families who homeschool. Indoor and outdoor investiga-tive labs. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the park on your own afterwards. $6 per child ages 4 & up, par-ents free. Pre-register and pre-pay.

Meet a Lake Franklin Event Center at the Large Group Camp. Turn on road to the horse stables. Dec. 7, 10 - 11:30 a.m., Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA High-way 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. 35th Annual Candlelight Tour in Warm Springs Shops open late on Friday and Saturday nights, and Santa is on hand to meet youngsters at 6:30 p.m.. through Dec. 23, 1 Broad Street, Warm Springs, Ga. Tree of Light This annual event is hosted by the Piedmont Columbus Regional Auxiliary.

Attendees can enjoy live mu-sic by the Clubview Elementary School choir and performers from the Springer Theatre Academy, hot chocolate, various activities and even get to meet Santa. Dec. 7, 5 - 7 p.m., Piedmont Columbus Re-gional, 710 Center Street Holiday Bingo and Winter Campfire Adults and families play our famous Winter Bingo along Lake Deleanor. Prizes & campfire with marshmal-lows. $4 for each bingo card ages 4 & up. Pay correct change at the door. Meet next to Lake Deleanor at the boathouse. Bring roasting stick and blanket or chair. every Friday through Dec. 28, 6 p.m., Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA Highway 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. Uptown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Uptown Columbus, Business Improvement District, Columbus State University Servant Leaders, and Up-town Merchants host the 11th Annual Broadway Holiday Festival. Christmas lovers rejoice as Santa is escorted in by his entourage!. Sing along to traditional Christmas carols at the lighting of the giant Christ-mas tree! There will be hot chocolate, candy canes and lots of fun for the entire family. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite holiday attire and to bring their camera to partake in the many photo opportunities! Dec. 7, 6:30 - 9 p.m., 1100 Block of Broadway, Columbus De ce m be r 2018

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This pop-up clothing store for the poor returns to Uptown Columbus. Whether you have clothes to give or are in need, this event helps bring the community together.

Dec. 8, 7:15 - 10:15 a.m., corner of 11th Street and 1st Ave-nue, Columbus Top 50 Car Show All makes and models welcome, new and old, cars and bikes. $25 registration fee.

50/50 drawing, goodie bags, raffle items, music, coffee, food and more. Dec. 8, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Cook’s Hot Dogs, 5837 Nancy Avenue, Columbus Santa’s Coming to Rusty’s Floor Covering Enjoy free food, free family pictures and a free toy for the kids. Dec. 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rusty’s Floor Covering, 4319 Meritas Drive, Columbus Holiday Open House Oxbow is bringing back the Holiday Open House, a winter celebration for our visitors who support Oxbow during the year. Nature crafts, storytime, animal encounters, and a visit with Santa will be a part of the holiday festivities. Dec. 8, 1 - 5 p.m., Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center at Columbus State University Christmas at Moon Lake TCVSGMA will be at Moon Lake Singing Gospel Music and also selling hotdogs, chili dogs, nachos, hot chocolate, coffee, soft drinks. There will he many activities for the children. For more info call Sharon 334-408-9410 Dec. 8, 4 - 9 p.m., Martin-Idle Hour Park, 1212 Airport Road, Phenix City Jingle and Mingle We will have small local vendors offering gifts of all types! We will also be accepting toys for tots! Bring in an unwrapped toy donation any time before Dec 15th and have your name entered to win one of several prizes from our local vendors! Dec. 8, 4 p.m., Salon BLEU, 2979 North Lake Parkway, Columbus Santa at the Fire Station Dec. 9, 2 p.m., Ellerslie Volunteer Fire Department, 13425 Warm Springs Road, Ellerslie, Ga. 2018 Auburn Christmas Parade Get in the Christmas spirit and join the Auburn Downtown Merchants Association for the annual Auburn Christmas Parade. The parade will be Sunday, December 9, at 2 p.m. in downtown Auburn. This is a fam-ily friendly event. Sponsored by Thames Orthodontics. Dec. 9, 2 p.m., Downtown Auburn Language Café Come to practice your Spanish or get help with Spanish language homework. Dec. 10 & 24, 4 p.m., Mil-dred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus LGBT Support Groups Hosted by Colgay Pride, this is a great opportunity to learn and work with others who are LGBT. Dec. 10, 6 p.m., Elliot and Associates, 829 3rd Avenue, Columbus Late Nights at the Library: Winter Wonderland Extravaganza Help build a life-size igloo, sip on warm cocoa made at our hot chocolate bar, make some snow inspired crafts, build a snowman, and when you’re ready, take a step out on our “ice” skating rink for the chance to win a prize. Dec. 11, 5 - 6 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Wii Have Fun with Books Join us for some exciting technology and reading based competitions, crafts, board games, and much more! Enjoy friends & snacks at this monthly TWEEN/TEEN game night! You don’t want to miss it! Dec. 11, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Colors of War Lecture Series Francois Gauthron, the author of Colors of War: Not Black and White but Nuances of Gray, will speak at the National Infantry Museum. Gauthron’s new book studies the motivations behind the leaders of both the Allies and the Axis Powers, suggesting they were sometimes led astray by personal agendas, politics, even stubbornness. Dec. 12, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus December Parent’s Night Out We’re inviting all children to attend our monthly Parent’s Night Out event at our John P. Thayer YMCA! Families are taking advantage of our extended childcare for kid- free Christmas shopping or a dinner date at one of the fine restaurants in Uptown Columbus.

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Wreaths Across America Ft. Benning Wreaths Across America Remembers the Fallen, Honors those who Served or Currently Serve, and Teach our younger generation of the importance of doing so. We will lay wreaths on the headstones of veterans interred at the exact same time as Arlington Cemetery and many other locations across the country! Dec. 15, noon - 1:30 p.m., Ft. Benning Cemetery Sip, Shop, Slay Lady’s Night Out Grab your girls for an evening of shopping, mixing and mingling. Clothes, jewelry, shoes, refreshments and door prizes. Refreshments by A Taste of Mississippi. Dec. 15, 6 - 9 p.m., Retail Therapy Boutique, 4220 Buena Vista Road, Columbus Coffee & Creatives Meetup for Women in Business and Leadership Coffee and Creatives is a free networking group for women in business and leadership who have realized there IS NO BOX! It is a safe place for women to network and grow together. Dec. 17, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Iron Bank Coffee Company, 6 West 11th Street, Columbus Fantasy & Fireworks New Year’s Eve Celebration Dec. 31, 6 p.m. - 1 a.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Want to see your event listed here? Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com

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The UP! FACTORY you’ll come back because you’ll feel good

By Tom Ingram

rika arranged her staff for a photo, tweaking poses and hand E placement with an artist’s eye for detail. All posed and ready for the shot, the yoga instructor in the foreground went into a backbend that made my

spine tingle. But difficult as a backbend may look at first glance, after my visit to The UP Factory (1143 1st Avenue, Columbus), I understood that even these more difficult maneuvers are possible. Erika, owner of The UP Factory, prioritizes safety first. Her approach to fitness focuses on long-term goals with a holistic interest in finding solutions to meet each visitor’s specific needs. For Erika and her staff, the goal is to help people feel joyful.

There’s a lot going on at The UP Factory. From massages to aerial classes to yoga, The UP Factory offers an extensive array of amazing classes and services. The staff are all cross-trained, too. This means your yoga instructor has insight into massage, and the Lyra (aerial hoop) instructor understands yoga. As Erika explained, “we know the right recipes to help people feel good about their bodies.”

Erika talks a lot about injury—how to prevent them and how to help people who come to her with them. Given the expertise of the staff, the variety of classes and services offered, and the focus on holistic, long-term care, The UP Factory is an excellent place for people with specific needs or injuries. Erika knows first hand about injury; three of her bottom spinal discs are completely degenerated, gone. Her work comes from a place of understanding made possible by shared experience. She feels your pain, and she knows how to help alleviate it, too.

Also, as Erika says, it’s “a safe landing pad for people who haven’t had success elsewhere.” Part of the recipe for success is being goal oriented. By focusing on the individual client, Erika and her staff help people realize how their goals relate to their bodies, and how to work towards those goals in a variety of practices so that people feel good about themselves. I spoke with a client leaving a hot yoga class. What brings her back to The UP Factory?

Positivity. Yes, of course, the classes are great, the staff are knowledgable. But positivity was the number one reason she comes every week.

Erika and her staff radiate positivity. The staff is as diverse as their clients, and Erika surrounds herself with people of all ages, shapes, sizes and ethnic backgrounds. Once you arrive at The UP Factory, it’s easy to see how the joyful, empowered attitude can inspire people to real change.

I got caught up on my visit. The last thing I expected that day was to find myself upside down on an aerial swing, but there I was, suspended from the ceiling. And I was laughing. It was fun. Erika showed me how to sit in the swing, how to lean back and anchor myself with my feet.

That’s when it clicked. I could tell you all about the dozens of classes. I could tell you about nutrition, massage. But the important message, the one I really need you to get is something I can’t quite capture here. You’ll have to go to The UP Factory. You’ll have to meet Erika and her amazing staff. Maybe taking my word is a leap of faith, but I think if you do, you’ll find yourself leaping forward on a health journey that is empowering, fun and full of wonderful surprises.u LocaL

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Wednesday Evening Group Run Run with your friends every Wednesday night @ 6:00pm at Big Dog in Uptown!

All paces, ages, dogs, and strollers welcome. Hang out at Iron Bank afterwards and enjoy $2 drafts! Every Wednesday, 6 p.m., Big Dog Fleet Feet, 1200 Broadway, Columbus Yoga for ALL: Donation-based Class River Flow Yoga and Wellness is proud to present: Yoga for ALL Starting September 1st, every Saturday at 11am, at River Flow Yoga and Wellness.

This is a drop-in class designed for ALL. No matter your yoga experience, your background, your history, whether you are a current RFY member, old member, or have never even stepped into our doors. All walks of life are encouraged to join.

Class is one hour and designed for all levels. This is a pay as you can class, but a suggested $5 CASH ONLY donation is appreciated (not required). Please wear comfortable, breathable clothing that you can easily move in. We have yoga mats available for your use. Every Saturday, 11 a.m., River Flow Yoga and Wellness, 6801 River Road #403, Columbus Kids’ Night Friday Tournaments @ Archery Connection Ages 5 through 18 are welcome to participate in an archery tournament at this indoor range and compete for gift certificates to Archery Connection. Entry fee is $10.

Every Friday, 7 p.m., Archery Connection, 3022 Lakewood Drive, Phenix City Sunday Morning Pancake Group Run Need motivation to get that Saturday run out of the way early? Meet up with members of the Big Dog crew at BDRC-Uptown Columbus. There’s no fee. We meet at BDRC before 6:00 AM. The run will begin at 6:00 sharp, follow a route of the group’s choosing, and end back at the store by 6:50 AM. Feel free to extend your run. There will also be pancakes. Every Sunday, 6 a.m., Big Dog Fleet Feet, 1200 Broadway, Columbus Winter Trail Ramble Join Pine Mountain Trail Association guides for a winter woodland excursion, 4.4 moderate miles from the Park Office to Fox Den Cove Parking Lot. Return transportation provided. Bring water, snacks, dress for the weather. Geared towards ages 10 & up. Meet at the Park Office. Event is free. Dec. 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA Highway 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. Fall Bark Walk Bring your canine or human friend and join a naturalist for an easy, not stroller accessible, ramble through the fall woods. Great for adults or families. Meet next to the Trading Post in the campground. $2 correct change per person. Dec. 8, 3 - 4:30 p.m., Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA Highway 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. Columbus Figure Skate Academy Christmas on Ice Columbus Figure Skating Academy Christmas on Ice showcasing the skaters of the CFSA in a holiday spectacular to entertain all ages this holiday season. All ages and skill levels perform for you to both modern and classic holiday music. Please come support these talented local athletes doing what they love most! Plus-- Stay after the show and skate with Santa himself. Please bring a stuffed animal to donate to First Responders to sooth children in traumatic situations. Dec. 9, 2 - 4 p.m., Columbus Figure Skating Academy, 400 4th Street, Columbus Skate with Santa Join the Columbus Ice Rink, Columbus Figure Skating Academy and Columbus Hockey Association in this fun holiday tradition of Skating with Santa. Admission to the Ice Rink is FREE and skate rental is just $2. D’s Dream Party Entertainment will be on hand with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Get your picture taken with them for a small fee. Fun for the entire family. Come be a part of this fun, festive tradition. Dec. 9, 4 - 8 p.m., Columbus Ice Rink, 400 4th Avenue Yoga Nidra Workshop Yoga nidra, or “yogic sleep”, is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping.

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but at an even deeper level of detail and relaxation! The ultimate gift during a crazy time of year to REcenter and REmember the inner light within. Dec. 9, 6 - 8 p.m., River Flow Yoga and Wellness, 6801 River Road, Columbus Alt-Aerobics: Holidaze Yoga May your holidays be merry, bright, and balanced! Join us for the final program in our fall Alt-Aerobics series, as we rock around the Christmas tree to some altcovers of holiday classics and stretch out all that pre-holiday stress. Dec. 11, 6 - 7 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Butterfly Keeper for a Day Learn how to care for butterflies, what they need to be healthy and happy, and help our keepers with the day-to-day operation at the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center.

You’ll learn how to identify tropical butterflies and help release newly-emerged butterflies into our Conservatory. You’ll get to participate in the unpack-ing of a new shipment of butterflies and learn all about where they come from. Participants will also help feed the butterflies by preparing and setting out fruit baskets. And you’ll see what kinds of plants are im-portant for the butterflies and why; and how we maintain a conservatory filled with tropical plants. Dec. 14, 10 a.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Kid’s Yoga Storytime Get active at the library! This weekly combination of yoga and storytime uses books, puppets, songs, and more to teach your child basic yoga poses and mindfulness techniques. Caregivers are encouraged to participate with their child. Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Big Dog Jingle 5K Benefiting Micah’s Promise, spread Christmas cheer in the Big Dog Jinge 5K. More info Contact: Reggie Luther at rl@bigdogfleetfeet.com Dec. 15, 9 - 11 a.m., Big Dog Fleet Feet, 1200 Broadway, Columbus Full Moon Ride: Cold Moon Enjoy the full moon with Bruce and Keagan. No spandex needed, this is a chill social ride. Make sure you bring your lights! Dec. 22, 8 - 9:30 p.m., Ride On Bikes, 1036 Broadway, Columbus Candy Shoot Archery Stationary, archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equip-ment and candy prizes. Pre-register and pay $12 at the park office. Drive to Fishing Dock and park. Short walk down to the range. Dec. 22 & 29, Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA Highway 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. Fairy House and Fairy Room Contest Build a home or room of furniture using outdoor sturdy, unique, natural materials.

Show us whimsical creativity. Recycled and repurposed wood, glass, ceramic and metal accents are ok. Size less than 18” high with no larger than 24”x 24” base for the house. Furniture should be small or lego character.size Prizes for youth and adult categories. Must pre-register and prepay $3 entry fee per house or room of furniture.. Contact Park Office for more info. Deliver finished house or furniture to the Park Office. Dec. 29, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA Highway 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. 13th Annual Red Nose Half Marathon Course: The 13.1 mile CERTIFIED course starts & finishes at 11th & Broadway following the scenic Co-lumbus Riverwalk. Registration Fees: There are no fees to register – it’s FREE! There is, however, an optional long sleeve technical shirt offered to runners at a cost of $25. To be guaranteed a shirt you must register with payment no later than December 14th. Extras will be ordered and provided on a 1st come basis. Jan. 5, 8 a.m., Big Dog Fleet Feet, 1200 Broadway, Columbus Want to see your event listed here? Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com

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By Tom Ingram

70s, Ken Friedlander made a name for himself with his clothing store, Ken He was well-known, a man with a booming voice, the kind of ImannandthewhoCompany. never met a stranger. His son, Paul, remembers his father always smelling

of Paul Sebastian cologne, and says, “you would hear and smell him before you saw him.”

Ken would later go into real estate, where his personality and business acumen translated into a successful second career. In time, however, Ken grew forgetful and began repeating himself. He was diagnosed with a form of Alzheimer’s disease and retired. Paul, then 31, became his father’s primary caregiver.

Unable to drive, Ken liked to walk his neighborhood with his dog and visit nearby stores, as a way to maintain some sense of normalcy. Paul says his father “was such a good bullshitter, you wouldn’t know he was sick at first.”

One day in Publix, in early 2015, Ken Ken & Then Wife Shelly Friedlander put a small item in his pocket. Store management stopped Ken from leaving and did what anyone would do, they called the police. Ken was taken to jail, but soon released after Paul explained his father’s illness. Publix immediately dropped all charges and apologized for the incident. The Joint Magazine, which publishes open record mug shots, decided not only to run Ken’s photo but also to put the well-respected community member on the cover for their next issue.

At the time, Paul was opening MaBella’s Italian Steakhouse, and every night guests Ken with Children Leah & Paul would ask the son about his father. “I spent three months explaining the situation, his illness,” Paul recalls.

“Made me feel powerless,” Paul says. “You go through the whole realm of emotions—anger, embarrassment, you feel powerless. You try to make light of it.”

Paul tried for months to contact someone at The Joint, but never received a response.

The LocaL has reached out to the publication for comment, and our requests have also been ignored.

Within a year of the incident, Ken moved into assisted living, where a year later, at age 68, he passed away.

“It’s like if someone slanders your kid,” Paul says. “There should at least be some kind of…

I don’t know how you’d do it. If you can’t put children in The Joint, why can you put a senior citizen with dementia?”

Ken Friedlander had his name dragged through the mud, and his family was left to handle the fallout. This is not an isolated case. Mug shot gallery magazines, and even special sections published by local newspapers, sometimes online and sometimes in print, often wreak havoc on innocent lives.

A few years ago, a small paper in Colorado published a special mug shot section after police arrested 40 people in a major drug bust. The trouble? The arrests were made based on the testimony of two confidential informants, and immediately after the arrests were made, it turned out a lot of the information was bogus. While charges can be dropped, not only were innocent people’s faces plastered in the

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newspaper in a small town of fewer than 10,000 people, but some lost their jobs as a result of the coverage.

Printing news comes with responsibility. While scandal might generate sales and social media clicks, we who tell our community’s stories have a responsibility to tell the truth in the least harmful way possible. We can do this by providing context and following up on stories as they develop. When publications print mugs shots, names and charges without providing any additional information, without ever offering information on new developments in these stories, they risk the reputation and livelihoods of the people they feature. This practice erodes public trust in media, and at a time when public trust in media is at an all-time low, the base pursuit of a little extra revenue at the expense of our ethics is autocannibalism: to do so is to eat yourself.

Publications do have other options. Rather than disparage the Ken Friedlanders of the world, we can take the time to tell their stories. And we at The LocaL want to tell those stories as often as possible. If you have been misrepresented by a publication like The Joint, let us know. We’d love to play our small part in redeeming your good name. u Ken & Leah

Ken & Leah

Paul’s Mom, Leah Paul & Lil Bro Joe

Ken’s Clothing Store

Ken & Sister Cindy Friedlander

Ken, Son Paul, Daughter Leah & Granbaby Olivia

Have you, or someone you know, been featured in a publication typically found at gas station checkout counters? Were you in that magazine on charges for which you were never found guilty? Or maybe you felt embarrassed, taken advantage of? At The Local, we understand. We believe that “innocent until proven guilty” and the right to privacy should work in tandem.

We want to help you tell your story, right here in the pages of our magazine, in a regular column we call “The Joint Redemption.” Here, we will share stories of people misrepresented, stories of overcoming and perseverance. This is your chance to share your side of the story.

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O’Brian Voice Of Home

By April Norris

ear O’Brian is local legend B whose voice has been familiar to Columbusites for over

thirty years. His dedication to his career is only matched by his dedication to his family. Whether you are looking at Bear on the screen of your television, phone, or hear him on the radio, he makes you feel like home. Listeners adore Bear, and through the years, the admiration for Bear in the community has only grown.

For instance, there was a guest on his morning show (KISSIN 99.3/ New Hot Country) that wanted his autograph and for him to pose for a selfie after the interview. The guest was in Columbus for college, and soon he and Bear realized they knew people in common. The conversation went on with phrases like “I remember when” and “My mom says to tell you.” Moments like these are not unfamiliar for Bear, even though when you mention them he blushes and says, “thank you, this never gets old.”

Call after call, his listeners are more than fans: they are friends.

One fan described stopping in the aisle of the Piggly Wiggly to hear one of Bear’s inspirational stories and found himself weeping at the message. Bear’s intent is to deliver news that warms the heart with random facts and to make us laugh with his ability to shape-shift into a new character/voice. While he can sing and joke, he can also stop you in your tracks with the testimony of how God saved his life. His authentic stories always end with a joke or a smile, which adds comfort to the room.

“I don’t discuss politics on the air because there is enough of that,” he said as he clicked on monitors to edit his commercial.

“People have strong feelings and I don’t want to go there; I’d rather they hear something positive from me,” he said.

Bear is married to Mandy (a teacher) and has children who Bear O Brian are also entering the field of entertainment. Tristan (23) is a skilled & Danny Glover musician who plays drums and guitar, and he has been playing since he was old enough to hold drumsticks. His daughter Sydney (19) is a student at CSU studying film production. When asked what he wants for Christmas, Bear has a simple wish: continued health for his family and a few more years of with his kids living under the same roof with him no matter how old they get.

Bear O’Brian is possibly the most loveable DJ in the tri-city area. Whether you know him, or just feel like you know him, the experience is as genuine as he is kind. Check out Bear O’Brian on PMB Broadcasting’s KISSIN 99.3 weekday mornings for Random Facts at 7:10 A.M. and tune in to hear his Inspiration of the Day at 8:10 a.m.. The Local Magazine wishes Bear and his family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as a “thank you” for being just one more thing that makes our community a better place to call home.u LocaL

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Crown and Comedy at The Loft Every Thursday, 7 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus

Surfing & Suds Every Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m., Whether your a local or just in town visiting come on out Wednesday and join us for some high water surfing at good wave and brews later over at Chattahoochee Brewing. Small meal will be provided for your enjoyment at no cost courtesy of Whitewater Express. Every Wednesday, 5 p.m., Chattahoochee Outdoor Academy, 502 13th Street, Phenix City Phenix City Food Truck Park Regular food truck options include: Spices Mobile, Wing Boss, The Original Po-Boy City, LLC, Tuesdays Taco Truck, The Icey Girl & Co., Famous Nate’s Food Truck, and more. *Please contact Shaun Culligan if you are interested in participating as a food truck vendor: sculligan@phenixcityal.us. Every Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Troy University on the Chattahoochee, 1510 Whitewater Avenue, Phenix City SIN Night If you were looking for a night to relax with a cocktail after a hard days work, look no further than CIRCA Craft Cocktails. Dijon Patterson will be here to help you kick back with an array of light acoustics to set the mood. Discounts on food and drink till midnight. Every Thursday, 8 p.m., CIRCA Craft Cocktails, 900 Front Avenue, Columbus Chat and Chew Book Club Love books? Love snacks? Then you’ll want to join us each month as we read a selected title and gather to discuss it, as well as make a treat. Dec. 6, 6 - 7:15 p.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road, Columbus The Ladies Holiday Tea In celebration of Christmas, The National Civil War Naval Museum will be presenting a holiday Tea. Ladies are invited to join us at the National Civil War Naval Museum for a proper 19th century Victorian Tea – with china cups, scones, clotted cream, and a light lunch. Attendees will recieve a cup & saucer as a part of their admission. As part of the event, Executive Director Holly Wait, will offer the program, “Tis’ The Season”, exploring 19th Century Christmas traditions. There will be live holiday music serving as a soundtrack to this festive afternoon. Dec. 8, 1 - 2:30 p.m., National Civil War Naval Museum, 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus Monday Night Brewing Invades Columbus Monday Night Brewing is invading downtown Columbus and bringing Atlanta’s brazen sons of rock ’n roll, The Howling Tongues, with them. There are going to be brewery exclusives in restaurants downtown, along with your favorites from Monday Night. Nonic Beer Bar & Kitchen will be the official after party location!

Dec. 8, 7 - 10 p.m., Uptown Columbus Ugly Sweater Party at Wild Leap Join us as we kick off the holiday season by wearing your ugliest, flashiest or most colorful holiday attire to win prizes! No cover - party favors - holiday themed beers. Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Wild Leap Brewing Co., 308 Main Street, LaGrange, Ga. Brunch with Buddy the Elf Sundays before Elf the Musical, join us for a special Brunch with Buddy the Elf HIMSELF! Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under. (Does not include a ticket to Elf the Musical, must be purchased separately.) Dec. 9, 16 & 23, 1 p.m., Springer Opera house, 103 10th Street, Columbus SUDS=StartUp Drinks for Entrepreneurs Social drinking club with a StartUp problem. We are a group of creative minds who come together to socialize and develop entrepreneurship networks. We have fun, build relationships and change the world one drink at a time! And yes, Sputnik will be open. Dec. 11, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Sputnik Bar, 423 15th Street, Columbus International Cooking Class Some say the best way to get to know a culture is through sampling its food, but even better is learning how to cook it. These cooking classes give you a hands-on introduction to the cuisines of India, Mexico, Italy, and Japan. Space is limited.

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Department. Event is open to youth in grades 6-12. Dec. 12, 4 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road A Lit Christmas Party Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m., CIRCA Craft Cocktails, 900 Front Avenue, Columbus Christmas with Omaha Brewing Co. Celebrate the season with fresh brewed beer and music from Ain’t Right. Bring the kids and the pets. Dec. 15, 3 - 7 p.m., Omaha Brewing Company, 265 Brew Street, Omaha, Ga. The Uptown Columbus Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl Tis the season to eat, drink, be merry and rock your ugliest holiday sweater! The Uptown Columbus Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl will take place at all your favorite bars on Broadway including Nonic Bar & Kitchen, Scruffy Murphy’s Irish Pub & Eatery, The Loft Columbus Upstairs and The Uptown Tap. Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., Nonic Bar and Kitchen, 1239 Broadway Crafternoon for Adults: Fresh Cheesemaking Calling all adult crafters! Each month we will have a different creative activity.

Space is limited & registration is required. Please call 706-748-2855 to reserve your spot. All supplies provided. Dec. 18, 4 p.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road Pancakes with Santa Join the Columbus-Fort Benning Shriners and have pancakes with Santa. Dec. 22, 8 - 11 a.m., Columbus-Fort Benning Shrine Club, 3202 Edgewood Road 3rd Annual Feed the Hungry A place for the less fortunate to come and enjoy a hot Christmas Dinner and spend a couple of hours with new friends. Dec. 24, noon - 3 p.m., The Hungry Hillbilly, 2626 Manchester Expressway, Columbus

Want to see your event listed here? Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com

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½ oz Kahlua coffee liqueur ½ oz Bailey’s Irish Cream ½ oz Grand Marnier orange This can be served neat (no ice), on the rocks (over ice), or layered as a shot.

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My per sonal f av or it e. Be car ef ul; it packs a punch!

o talk about schnapps, first we have to differentiate between European schnapps and American T schnapps. European schnapps is made by fermenting

fruit juice with a base liquor. This schnapps should have an alcohol content of 32% (64 proof ). For American schnapps, the fruit is steeped in the alcohol after it is distilled. As a result, American schnapps is typically drier, and has a lower alcohol content.

The terms “cordial” and “liqueur” are often used interchangeably. Liqueurs begin with a base liquor to which ingredients are added that may include herbs, fruits, spices, flowers, nuts, or cream, and sugar.

Jagermeister, Drambuie and Campari are some well known liqueurs. There are also well known classes of liqueurs: absinthe, amaretto, Irish cream, and triple sec are just a few. These liqueurs are available under a number of different brand labels, with differences in flavor and quality available. There are also proprietary blends that are known only by the brand name with a protected recipe that sometimes dates back centuries.

Examples of these are Benedictine, Chartreuse, Drambuie or Frangelico.

Because they tend to be on the sweet side, many liqueurs are ideal to be served with dessert. Interesting bit of trivia: most of the older liqueurs, like Drambuie, Benedictine, Jagermeister and others, were originally developed for medicinal purposes, often by monks.

In the U.S., the terms liqueur and cordial are synonymous. In the U.K the term cordial refers to a sweetened non-alcoholic liquid i.e., Rose’s Lime Juice.

Regardless of their varied history, all of the above are currently enjoyed either as a stand alone sipper or mixed into a favorite cocktail. Here are some great examples sure to warm up you and your guests this winter.

1 part Drambuie 2 parts Monkey Shoulder Scotch whisky

Add ingredients to ice-filled glass. There are several variations of this cocktail, ranging from 50/50 scotch and Drambuie to 2 parts Drambuie and 1 part scotch. My personal preference is the above recipe. Experiment with it and let me know how you like it!

by Richard Edwards Spirits Manager, Uptown Wine & Spirits 1208 Broadway

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1 oz Dekuyper peach schnapps 6-8 oz of orange juice

Add ingredients to ice-filled glass and stir to blend. A great brunch cocktail !! To kick it up a notch, add one ounce of vodka to make a Hairy Navel LocaL

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