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STUFF TO READ

Letter from the Editor

ll through my life, my family A has kept a Thanksgiving tradition common all across

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America. The table is set to bursting with delicious food, and everyone is gathered around, napkins in their laps, ready to dig in. But before the first slice of turkey can be lifted from the tray, every person at the table, from the toddler just learning to talk to my grandmother now in her 90s, must share one thing for which they are thankful.

It is my job every month to curate articles and events for which we can all, as members of this community, be thankful. More often than not, I run out of space in the magazine, so many are the wonderful events, places and people in the Chattahoochee Valley. This month, for example, I intended to run an article about Women United, a program of the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley to engage female donors in our area. They are hosting the 7th Annual Power of the Purse luncheon on Nov. 13, with featured speaker Amena Brown, to raise money for their yearly service projects.

I am thankful for organizations like the United Way, which do so much for our community. As Thanksgiving approaches, organizations like Feeding the Valley Food Bank (744 Flat Rock Road, Midland, Ga.) come to mind as well, as they do so much to provide for our area’s less fortunate. If you find yourself with a little extra time or resources, please use this surplus to help those without by getting involved with either Feeding the Valley or any of the myriad other community and church groups who help people this time of year.

Giving back. We’re pretty good at that in the Columbus area. From public figures who use their platforms to promote charitable works, to entrepreneurs who help their peers succeed, to the vibrant artistic community so deeply woven into the fabric of who we are, I am thankful for a community overflowing with people who care, deeply and intensely, about other people.

I have a good friend, Steve Scott. Steve is retired from the US Navy, and I swear he has more energy than a nuclearpowered submarine. He’s involved with everything, and spends his days dashing across Columbus, helping with community bands, churches, parades, charities, you name it. He’s the sort of person who calls me at 9 p.m. to tell me about some other friend of his who is busy helping others.

Steve is an inspiration to me. He sets his sights on helping other people, and this makes him the kind of neighbor for which I am thankful.

I wonder if we might try something together. Here’s my idea: every day, from now until Thanksgiving, take a moment to tell someone you’re thankful for them, for the things they do, for their laugh, for their friendship— whatever comes to mind. I hear people grouse all the time (and don’t get me started on the bickering I find on social media) about how this isn’t perfect, or that could be better. Fine. But let’s make a concerted effort ahead of Thanksgiving to highlight what we appreciate, to voice our appreciation. I have a feeling that by speaking out about the things we’re grateful for, we’ll find there was more to be grateful for than we ever imagined.

Let me know how it goes?

Thank you for reading, Tom Ingram Editor

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What We Are All About.

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

New Digs, Historic House

By Sam Sachs

Ann’s Porch Moves to Highland Hall in Columbus Historic District

nn’s Porch, a flower shop formerly located on Garrard Place, has reopened in the A Columbus Historic district in 17th Street’s Highland Hall. The flower shop, owned by David Benefield, moved from its original location after more than 30 years of service to the

Columbus community.

Highland Hall, first built in 1857 by the Ellis family, has seen a number of different owners throughout the years. According to the National Register of Historic Places’ report on the structure, the building was an “example of a one-story, four-room with central hall, Greek Revival raised cottage.” While the Register notes that this was a common design in lateantebellum Georgia, “Highland Hall…is one of perhaps only half a dozen in Columbus, and somewhat unusual in its originally out-of-town location rather than being downtown.”

The hall, originally a cottage in the style of a Greek Revival and built on a ten-acre plot, the house was renovated with an addition in the early 1900s, connecting a two-story home to the back of the residence. Nestled between trees and adorned by a stone stairway flanked with Doric columns, the historic-home-now-flower-shop holds a certain charm.

“According to the stories, the owner of the home, who was very wealthy, was murdered over his money, but the money was never found,” said Benefield. A history enthusiast as well, Benefield has “been digging in the yard and hasn’t found a penny.” There are other stories as well, such as one called the “Unseen Horror at Highland Hall,” which depicts an experience with a ghost during a time when Highland Hall was used as a boarding house.

Noting that his living quarters are separate, Benefield will be “living in the addition built in 1901,” and he “hasn’t heard any ghosts, yet.”

Benefield, now the owner of Ann’s Porch, A humble man, Benefield “first came to Columbus to work for a florist named Ann Johnston,” in 1985. He “helped her with the store and then bought it,” and has kept the business alive and thriving.

“I have seen this house for 34 years living here in Columbus and I have always wanted it,” he said. What delighted Benefield most about the move is that it is the “First business to be in a historic home and rezoned in Columbus.” While Benefield’s business focuses on weddings, parties and home decoration, the chance to renovate and restore the house to its former glory “was exciting, and the house is great,” said Benefield.

Highland Hall also provides a unique opportunity for Ann’s Porch. “This place is going to really help us showcase our stuff,” he said, “particularly around Christmas. Christmas is our big push time, we help people decorate their homes. The house itself is great, but I think using the house for business like this, as a florist, is the first like it in midtown.”

Entering a new location is an exciting time for any business and Ann’s Porch is no exception.

Kicking things off with a bright start, Benefield hosted two open houses on Oct. 25 and 26 for the Columbus residents and friends to showcase the house and the beautiful flowers that helped him move into the house he feels was “made for him.” u

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PAWS Humane Soci ety If Not for You

Local Support Makes Paws’ Mission Success Possible

t Paws Humane Society, our mission is to be a resource to companion animals and the people who love them. The product of a merger between the Muscogee County Humane Society and PAWS A Columbus, we have been at this for nearly 40 years. To maximize our effectiveness, we brought it all

under one roof in 2009. At the same time we formalized a “public/private” partnership with Columbus Animal Care and Control (CACC).

Together we can do so much more than we could ever do alone making our most important partnership the one we all have with all of you. If not for you, Columbus would not be where it is today, which is very close to the Paws’ vision “to ultimately create a no-kill community.”

Pet overpopulation is a community problem. Getting to “no-kill” can only be achieved when the public supports the initiatives required to get there. Paws Humane Society is the largest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization located between Atlanta and Birmingham.

Our clinic performs over 7,000 free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries each year. We find homes for more than 1,700 animals annually. Over the past 13 months, we have housed 179 animals displaced by major storms that hit Florida and the Carolinas and provided support to evacuees sheltering in Columbus.

Our volunteer program was recently certified as a service enterprise.

We are the first organization to be certified in Georgia. What this means is that we know how to appreciate our volunteers and make their time at Paws meaningful for them, for our staff, and for our animals Best Friends Animal Society operated a Community Cat Program out of CACC for three years, changing the whole landscape for unowned cats in Columbus. Last October, Paws Humane Society was able to take over this program thanks to a generous grant from the Petco Foundation and nearly $60,000 of designated contributions made by individuals. Because of your support, euthanasia of healthy or treatable cats at CACC has ceased to be the norm.

PetSmart Charities, in conjunction with a private donor, is funding our Pets for Life program this year. Pets for Life consists of intensive community outreach to the most underserved communities of Columbus. These are the neighborhoods where the majority of animal control intakes come from. The goal of Pets for Life is to reduce pet overpopulation and to provide the support low-income pet owners need to keep their pets healthy.

Most of the Paws Humane Society annual budget is funded by individuals like you. Every donation, no matter how big or how small, helps to fund all of our programs which taken together have directly resulted in the reduction of animal control intakes by 50% since 2009. During this same period, live release rates at CACC have increased from 21% in 2009 to 89% in 2011.

Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Google “generosity” and you will find hundreds of quotes like this. It is the human experience for those who earnestly seek it.

We are entering that time of year when people give the most; to family, friends and to the causes they believe in. November 27 has been set aside this year for Giving Tuesday and Georgia Gives Day, but why wait? Paws is already receiving donations to be counted under these headings. You were generous last year and we hope you will support us again this year knowing your contributions will be put to good use. Go to www.pawshumane.org to learn more about what we do and how to help.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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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

Feel It In My Bones, Eliza Daffin Photography Reception Living and working in Columbus, Georgia Eliza Daffin’s work is a reflection of her surroundings. Through her experience, you do not have to photograph far from home to make meaningful work. Most of her subjects are taken on her family’s land in west Georgia and east Alabama. She shoots large format film and her main subjects are landscapes, portraits and animal bones. The bones in her series range from fresh dead to years dead. Eliza’s grandpa, Johnnie Daffin opened the Daffin’s Meat Processing over forty years ago since his passing Eliza’s dad, Johnny Jr. has kept it open butchering: cows, domestic hogs, wilds hogs and deer. Over the years the bone man could not dispose of cow heads properly, so the heads have been disposed of independently, resulting in years of heads scattered across the family land. This subject matter sounds shocking but by reducing the photos to black and white the potential gore has been eliminated. The subject is somewhat abstract, and it becomes less specific by emphasizing texture, light and shadow. Some images are abstracted beyond recognition, whether through framing, lighting or the closeness of the subject. This abstraction creates a somewhat beautiful image causing the viewer’s eye to move across the frame as they try to understand the content. The abstraction leads to different interpretations, this ambiguity removes the gore and adds ambiguity to each print. The bones have been an ever-present fixture through Eliza’s childhood and this series is not to disrespect the animals it is a documentation of their presence and decay. The portraits are of her immediate family, her subject matter is always personal and almost always family related.

Whether portraits, bones or landscapes the series’ foundation is based in her family’s ties to her and the land. Nov. 6, 6 - 8 p.m., Corn Center for the Visual Arts, 921 Front Avenue, Columbus

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. Our Stories Live Here 65 years of the Mildred L. Terry Public Library In 1947, Columbus’ African American residents asked city officials a straightforward question: When will a public library be available to us? Five years later, the Fourth Avenue Library opened as the first dedicated library open to people of color in the Chattahoochee Valley. Centrally located near the Liberty business district, Fifth Avenue School, and the Booker T. Washington public housing complex, the building became a community center for Columbus’ African American population, led for nearly 30 years by beloved head 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

Lunch & Learn Join the National Infantry Museum for this joint event with Normandy Sacrifice for Freedom Student Institute. Please bring a bag lunch. Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., National Infantry Museum, 1776 Legacy Way, Columbus

Linn Meyers: Gazing Has Its Limits Now Offering Fall Open Enrollment for After School Art Classes at West Smiths 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

Yun Praught Reception Nov. 8, 7:00 p.m., Art Lab at the Seaboard Depot Studio Arts Building, 941 Front Avenue, Columbus

Art Collecting 101 Have you wanted to build or properly tend a collection of art but aren’t sure how?

Are you a collector who could use a refresher? Do you have an interest in African American art? Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about how to start collecting, pitfalls to avoid, and some of the practical considerations involved in caring for artwork. Sessions will focus on collecting African American art, but the advice and skills presented may be used by anyone interested in collecting art of any kind. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Andrea Barnwell Brownlee, Director of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, will provide an overview of the history of African American art. Tickets are $50 per person with a class size limit of 30. Nov. 8, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynn 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

Enter the Columbus Photography 2018 Juried Exhibition Each year, Columbus’ best photographers’ work is showcased in a gala reception and exhibit at the CSU Rankin Arts Photography Center on Broadway. And each year someone who has never entered is selected. Get more information and/or enter here: https://rankinartsphotography.com, Nov. 9, 6 - 9 p.m., Columbus State University Rankin Arts Photography Center, 1004 Broadway, Columbus

Celebration of Space Flight Join us as we celebrate the official opening of our newest exhibit, The Legacy of Human Spaceflight, along with two new planetarium shows Mars 1001, and Earth, Moon & Sun. Ribbon cutting ceremony begins outside at 10 a.m., with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. This will be followed by guided tours, the new planetarium shows, and more. It’s also International Science Center and Science Museum day.

What better way to celebrate than visiting the Coca-Cola Space Science Center.

Buy tickets at the door or in advance at the Coca-Cola Space Science Center. In honor of Veteran’s Day, all active-duty and retired military with ID will receive free admission. Nov. 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center, 701 Front Avenue

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 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.

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to see how you can be a magnet for culture and curate an experience that will not only have a lasting impression but will also elevate the level of consciousness for residents right here in Columbus. Please Note: This event is free, refreshments will be provided. Nov. 19, noon - 1:15 p.m., Black Art in America, 1506 6th Avenue #115, Columbus

Veterans Day Mini Camp at the National Infantry Museum. Register soon as limited spots are available. Buy Tickets Online Now. Nov. 11, 1 - 5 p.m., National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus

Printmaking Exhibition in the Fulcrum Window Gallery Nov. 12 - Dec. 8, 1011 Broadway, Columbus

David Diamond Reading & Recital Series Columbus State University’s McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians, Schowb School of Music, and The Bo Bartlett Center present the David Diamond Reading & Recital Series. Please join us at the Bo Bartlett Center at Columbus State’s RiverPark campus. Free Admission. Poetry and Prose by Lauren Miley with music on guitar by Agustin Rosado Marquez to follow. For more information, call 706565-1200 or contact us at mccullerscenter@columbusstate.edu, Nov. 28, 7:30 9:30 p.m., The Bo Bartlett Center, 921 Front Avenue, Columbus

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. Nov. 13, 4 p.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour 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. Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus

Artist Alley Artpark Fundraiser We will be selling raffle tickets for $5 during this event to help us raise funds for our Artpark project. Don’t forget to stop by our SPARK Art table for some fun merchandise. 100% of our SPARK Art sales during the event will go towards our Artpark project. Dec. 1, 6 - 9 p.m., Second Story, 1100 Broadway, Columbus

Adaptive Art for Adults Leaf Print Tiles: 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. Nov. 13, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road

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Still-Life Drawing Hour Enjoy an hour to focus on creating a still-life drawing in a non-judgmental environment. Paper and pencils will be provided, but feel free to bring your own drawing supplies. All skill levels are welcome and registration is not required. For adults 18 and older. Nov. 16, 4:30 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road

LeGrange Chalk Art Festival Featuring nationally know chalk artists. Enjoy amateur art competition, live music, exclusive one-day-only beers, kid’s chalk activities, local food vendors, and more.

Nov. 17, noon - 7 p.m., Wild Leap Brew Co., 308 Main Street, LaGrange, Ga. Create a Natural Bird Feeder This 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. Nov. 17 & 24, 11 a.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga.

The Art of Collecting: A Beginner’s Course with BAIA Hosted by Najee Dorsey, avid collector, art dealer and Founder of Black Art In America. After 20 plus years of collecting and selling art Najee’s industry knowledge and perspective will help you better understand and navigate collecting fine art. We will discuss how to start on a shoestring, establishing your budget, where to find black art, buying with confidence, collecting what you like, engaging in your local arts community, and much more. Nov. 17, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Black Art in America, 1506 6th Avenue #115, Columbus Astronomy Night at the CCSSC This event is Free. Come out and join us for an Astronomy Night here at the CocaCola Space Science Center. Dr. Rosa Williams will start off with a presentation inside our Omnisphere Theater about what to expect. After we will move outside with our fleet of mobile telescopes and students on hand to help guide you through the wonders of our universe. Nov. 17, 6 - 8 p.m., Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center, 701 Front Avenue Paint Til Ya Faint Night Join us for another Paint til ya faint night. Creative fun until midnight. With each purchase ($20 or more) you will receive a free small ornament. Complementary refreshments. No RSVP required. Nov. 17, 6 p.m. - midnight, Bare Ware Pottery Studio Industry Day Lunch & Learn Art in Barber Shops and Beauty Salons Make plans to join Team BAIA at Black Art In America Gallery for Industry Day—an initiative for us to strategically expose community members to black fine art through local business owners. For this installment we invite you, a barber shop or beauty salon owner (and staff ) to learn about Troy Station. Troy is the owner of the New Beginnings barbershop in Baltimore. He is a avid art collector and displays works by local and national renowned artists on the walls of his shop which introduces his clients to the art and helps shape minds, both young and seasoned. For many of his patrons it’s their first and only introduction to art. As a means to expand Station’s strategy, we hope this program provides an opportunity LocaL

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No Shame Theatre At 10:30 every Friday night, the Springer plays host to No Shame Theatre. No Shame Theatre is an uncensored evening of original performance that allows anyone to explore their creative potential. Signup begins at 10 p.m., and the first 15 to sign up get a five-minute time slot to perform their original material. Admission is $5, including for performers. Every Friday, Springer Opera House, 103 10th Street, Columbus, (706) 324-5714 Crown and Comedy at The Loft Every Thursday, 7 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus Kudzu: The Musical A summer storm rages and the Chattahoochee River threatens to overflow its banks. Undaunted, an enthusiastic studio audience braves the elements to huddle on the top floor of WKDZ – Kudzu Radio for the 20th Anniversary Broadcast of the Vine Time Variety Hour. Southern legends, tall tales, rural humor and local news are woven together with the Lost Dog Report, Recipes and Home Remedies and WKDZ’s popular mystery series, Frank Cutter: Phenix City Private Eye. Original bluegrass, country, blues, gospel and comedy tunes by Georgia’s legendary songsmith, Allen Levi. Nov. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 11 & 18 at 2:30 p.m., McClure Theatre, The Springer Opera House, 103 East 10th Street, Columbus The Weight of Honor Film Screening On behalf of the the Giant Screen Theater and the National Infantry Museum, we are proud to host a free film screening of the documentary by Core Issue Productions titled “The Weight of Honor.” Come see and hear how important Veteran Caregivers are in caring for our veterans, and hear from the producer, Stephanie Seldin Howard, on how this film impacts us all. Nov. 9, 1 p.m., National Infantry Museum, 1776 Legacy Way, Columbus Movies to Build Strong Family Relationships This film series will feature movies that focus on building strong, healthy relationships. Each film will be followed by an open forum, led by a Right From The Start facilitator, with a focus on the movie’s topic. November’s film is “Yours, Mine, and Ours” starring Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda. The forum topic will be “Blended Families.” Nov. 10, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road 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 or purchase online. Nov. 17 & 24, 8:30 a.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. 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. Nov. 17 & 24, 5:30 p.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Angry Insecure Men Stage Play A domestic violence stage play. Join for the 9th run of the show and be part of filming for the upcoming DVD release. Nov. 17, 7 - 9:30 p.m., Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue

out from Cleveland on the Transcontinental Railroad to the end of the line, a town called Machine, where he’s been promised a job with a mining and metal works company. But the job’s already been filled, and on his first night in the Wild West town he gets shot, the lead bullet lodged irretrievably near his heart. He’s discovered by an Indian named Nobody, played brilliantly by Gary Farmer, who takes him to be the William Blake, the British poet whose work Nobody had read when he was captured and taken to England and paraded around like an exotic animal. For reasons we never fully understand, Nobody is duty bound to escort Blake to a proper sendoff to the afterlife, and together they cross the frontier to the sea.

In the Thanksgiving myth we learned in grade school, America is a land of abundance where the natives helped the new arrivals reap its bounty. But in these films, the enormity of the New World is overwhelming, deadly, and the people who were here before are people, mysterious, complicated, and deceptively un-mythic.u

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idway through Jan Troell’s The Emigrants, there’s a clever nod to the myth of the first Thanksgiving. The film is the first of a two-part epic about a family’s move from Sweden to America in the mid-19th century, and after they’ve arrived in the new world and they’re navigating a bustling open air market, there’s a quick shot of turkeys, pumpkins and Indians with feathered headbands. It looks just like a grade school bulletin board. But for the rest of the movie, and throughout part two, The New World, there’s nothing even remotely resembling a proper Thanksgiving feast, much less one provided by kindly Native Americans. Life’s too hard, and the tribes of Minnesota, where the family settles, see them as enemy invaders. They fight back, leading a bloody uprising, but the U.S. Calvary overwhelms them, captures more than 30 warriors, and hangs them to death.

The Indian conflicts are just one part of the films, which together are almost seven hours long and are featured on FilmStruck. Leave it to the Swedes to make two of the most convincing movies ever made about the American dream. Nothing’s idealized.

When the settlers finally scrape enough together to buy an ox, they soon have to kill it to save their son. When one finds a bag full of silver and gold coins, a swindler persuades him to trade it for worthless “wildcat” paper money. But still, they progress, little by little, never finding the riches they’d hoped for, but faring better than they had back home.

The trope of benevolent Indians helping hapless settlers is turned on its head by two great American films, Kelly Reichardt’s Meek’s Cutoff and Dead Man by Jim Jarmusch, both also on FilmStruck. Reichardt’s film is the story of three families traversing the Oregon High Desert in covered wagons. Their guide is an insufferable blowhard named Stephen Meek, and it becomes clear that he has no idea where they are (clueless “know it all” men are a recurring theme in Reichardt’s films). They’re running low on water, and the ground is parched for miles around. Then one day a native appears and they capture him in hopes that he’ll lead them to water. As time goes on, and their situation grows more dire, their fate comes to ride entirely in his hands, and they follow him deeper and deeper into the desert, not knowing if he’s saving them or leading them to doom.

In Dead Man, Johnny Depp plays an accountant named William Blake who heads

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a step toward fulfilling our mission as a society by producing programming and fundraising events that will help preserve as well as educate people about this world-renowned visionary art environment.

Nov. 10, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., 238 Eddie Martin Road, Buena Vista, Ga. Schwob Contemporary Ensemble Nov. 10, &:30 p.m., The Bo Bartlett Center, 921 Front Avenue, Columbus Virtuosi String Ensemble Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus A Salute to America’s Veterans Patriotic music of all kinds will be dedicated to honoring the service of all of those who have given so much in service to our country. Child - $5, Student - $10, Adult - $20-$39. One free ticket with military ID or DD214. Nov. 11, 3 - 4:30 p.m., Columbus Symphony Orchestra, 900 Broadway, Columbus Schwob Wind Orchestra Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Penny & Sparrow w/ guest Joy Oladokun Nov. 13, 7 - 11 p.m., John Emerald Distilling Company, 706 North Railroad Avenue, Opelika, Al. Stellar Circuits @ Soho Bar & Grill Nov. 13, 8 - 11 p.m., Soho Bar and Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Mammoth Indigo @ Soho Bar & Grill Nov. 14, 10:30 p.m., Soho Bar and Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Money Shot @ Wild Wing Cafe Nov. 15, 6:30 - 10 p.m., Wild Wing Cafe, 6525 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus MyLife Entertainment Listening Party Nov. 15, 7 p.m. - midnight, Martini’s on Broadway, 1107 Broadway, Columbus Schwob Wind Ensemble Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Poison Whiskey @ Soho Nov. 16, 10:30 p.m., Soho Bar and Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, Columbus Ain’t Right @ Omaha Brewing Nov. 17, 3 - 7 p.m., Omaha Brewing Co., 265 Brew Street, Omaha, Ga. GP38 @ VFW Cataula Nov. 17, 8 p.m., Charles L. McGaha VFW Post, 7379 US 27, Cataula, Ga Want to see your event listed here? Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com

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 Katrin Meidell, viola Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Music Under the Dome: Music Across Borders Our second Music Under the Dome concert, entitled Music Across Borders features traditional Irish Music performed by Wolf and Clover, the best Irish band in the Southeast. This will be followed by Astor Piazzolla’s Le Grand Tango performed by violist Elizabeth Hostetter and pianist and RMSOTA faculty member Sam Brown. We’ll conclude with Alberto Ginastera’s Piano Sonata No. 1, played by prize winning pianist Juan Collazus who hails from Columbia. This performance of international music will be accompanied by visual artists Mike McFalls, professor of Art at CSU, and his colleague and friend Charles Fowler, who is artist in residence at Pasaquan. Nov. 6, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center, 701 Front Avenue, Columbus Pangaea Chamber Players Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Lovrick Gary, bass trombone Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m., Studio Theatre, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Open Mic Night with Nathan Marona Nathan Marona of the Pensacola, Florida indie-punk band Marona will be stopping by to spread some jams on your ear toasts on his acoustic tour. Below is a link to his music if you want to check out his bandcamp for a sneak peak of what’s in store.

Sign up goes out at 6 and we’ll kick things off around 7ish.

Nov. 8, 7 - 9 p.m., Fountain City Coffee, 1007 Broadway, Columbus Saxophone Studio Recital Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Schwob Jazz Orchestra @ The Loft Nov. 9, 7 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broad, Columbus Ain’t Right @ The Hangout Nov. 9, 8 - 11 p.m., The Hangout, 6060 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Karaoke & Lip Sync Battle @ The Outskirts Nov. 9, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., The Outskirts Sports Bar & Grill, 5736 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Money Shot @ Wild Wing Cafe Nov. 9, 9 p.m., Wild Wing Cafe, 3040 Capps Way, Opelika, Al. Bassoon Studio Recital Nov. 10, 4 p.m., Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus.

Pasafest The Pasaquan Preservation Society has organized this festival to highlight the cultures of the Southeast. Throughout the day, we will be offering blues, rock, and folk music as well as visual artists who are known for their Folk and SelfTaught styles. Following the tradition of St. EOM’s life, we will also be offering handpicked food vendors, fortune tellers, performers, and much more. Pasafest is LocaL

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FIRST ANNUAL MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL EXPANDS THE LEGACY OF ST. EOM WITH A DAY OF CELEBRATION

n Nov. 10, long-time admirers and first-time visitors alike will enter a new phase in the life of Pasaquan, Eddie Owens Martin’s outsider art O environment in Buena Vista, Ga., at the first Pasafest, a music and art festival

combining the southeast’s best outsider art with some of our areas most interesting music in a one-day, fun-for-the-whole family celebration of all things beautiful and exuberant.

When Eddie Owens Martin returned home to Buena Vista, Ga. to take over his recently deceased mother’s farmhouse in 1957, he embarked on a decades-long project to convert the quaint homestead into Pasaquan. His inspiration for what biographer Tom Patterson calls “a wild and dazzling patch of living, local hypertechnicolor” first came to Eddie in a fever dream. It was 1935. On a visit to Buena Vista, Eddie fell seriously ill. He laid for 12 days in what his family was certain

After his suicide in 1987, the Pasaquan fell under the stewardship of the Pasaquan Preservation Society, a collective of locals and friends who tried valiantly to maintain the sprawling, elaborate site. For thirty years, PPS oversaw the care of the four acre site, until 2014, when Pasaquan was deeded to the Wisconsinbased Kohler Foundation, which is dedicated to preserving art environments throughout America. This transition allowed a tripartite partnership, between the Pasaquan Preservation Society, the Kohler Foundation and Columbus State University. These three organizations set about the monumental task of restoring Pasaquan to its former glory.

For the visitor today, Pasaquan shimmers under the Georgian sun, its high walls containing a wonderland of outsider art unlike anything else in the world. Restored, Pasaquan has entered a new phase of life, welcoming guests and tour groups, admirers and curiosity seekers, and more than a few who remember having their tealeaves read

would be his deathbed. Die he did not.

Instead, a vision. A figure, with arms “big around as watermelons” and with its long beard parted and tied up into a tower of hair reaching for the sky spoke to Eddie, saying, “go back into the world and follow my spirit.” A second vision gave Eddie a new name, St. EOM, and the name of his new world, Pasaquan, which “[had] to do with the Truth, and with nature, and the earth, and man’s lost rituals.”

by St. EOM himself. Following last year’s successful presentation of “Eddie’s Stone Song: Odyssey of the First Pasaquoyan” (composed by James Ogburn, libretto by Carey Scott Wilkerson), Pasafest is the next logical, ecstatic step in the evolving legacy of Eddie’s iconic art environment.

Organized by PPS and CSU to highlight culture in the Southeast, Pasafest features art, music and food curated to reflect Eddie’s unique vision of unity and diversity. Gates will open at 10 a.m. to allow visitors time to explore the site and enjoy the artists market. Locals Butch Anthony and Ralph Frank will be on hand, as well as numerous nationally-recognized folk artists.

At noon the music begins. Charles Fowler, caretaker of Pasaquan, had a big hand in booking music for the festival, and said he was looking for “diversity of

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sound” when looking for acts, because “Pasaquan is for everyone.” Jontavious Willis has built a strong reputation and following playing the blues in our area, and James Hubbard out of Athens is well-known as the former drummer for band Of Montreal. Charles is also excited about folk singersongwriter Joseph Mosman, from Athens and now Atlanta-based, whose 2017 release “Winding Rain” received exceptional reviews. Heather Gillis, who some of you may have recently seen at The Loft will play with her band, and Charles is bluntly enthusiastic, saying, “she can melt your face” of her guitar work. Crispin Wah, with Columbus-roots, has been featured on Adult Swim, and Charles says has a “contemporary rock-jazz thing going on,” which is fair, though we should also say the group also has a “melt your face” quality and is a ton of fun live. Savannah-based Rude Dude and Creek Freaks further stretches the auditory experience at Pasafest with a swampy king of King Gizzard style, and Atlanta-based duo Indeedface blends trap and other genres in a uniquely southern, contemporary thing all their own.

In addition to music and art, festival-goers can enjoy fortune tellers, face painting, and hair designs by a ‘cosmic cosmetologist.’ Pasafest people are encouraged to come in costume and to let these vendors spruce up their Pasaquoyan look as we celebrate the life and legacy of one of our area’s most interesting and compelling artistic voices. For the adults, Omaha Brewing Company will be on site with quality craft beer, including the Pasaquan-inspired saison, Viberations.

Omaha is also offering camping at the brewery, with a shuttle service to bring people to and from the sites. Space is limited, so hurry now to reserve your spot.

Eddie said that Pasaquan means bringing the past into the future. Pasafest brings the vibrant history of the man and his art into the present and, with fundraising, secures its place in the future.

So, Pasaquoyans of all stripes and strides, join your tribe for a day of celebration and camaraderie as we celebrate the life and legacy of a great artist, visionary and spirit. Don’t forget to dress up!u

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machines, turntables, and his tv’s to make event-appropriate or environmental art.

He is honored to be a part of Pasaquan due to the comfort of the environment.

Alongside writing his own music, he creates logos, self-promotes, and gets his gigs by word of mouth. He played and toured with Allen Aucoin of The Disco Biscuits and has lived in other places but says, “I like Columbus because it’s quiet and I have a lot of good friends here.”

By April Norris

Eduardo Pesante

merging technology & art mixed media art pushes musical & visual boundaries

duardo Pesante is a mixed media artist who is building a reputation for work outside of his DJ experience. He combines televisions, video projectors, E keyboards, guitar, vinyl, cassette tapes, and psychedelic visuals to create hypnotic compositions. Most of his work is a personal effort, but Eduardo is emerging from the underworld of electronica into an innovative career as a DJ/Visual Artist at events like the Way Down Film Festival (Springer Opera House for the VIP afterparty), the Vibrations Release Party for Omaha Brewing Company (265 Brew St., Omaha, Ga.) where he created a video art installation. His latest project will be on display at the upcoming Pasafest, the first music festival at Eddie Owens Martin’s outsider art environment, Pasaquan, on Nov. 10 (more on page 10). This is Eduardo’s 3rd year performing at Pasaquan, which he describes as a spiritual place where artists can be free to express themselves. There he will perform live visuals for the headlining act, Crispin Wah, as well as provide an indoor video art installation that will infuse “trippy beats and vibes” with footage from the archives of Eddie Owens Martin (aka St. EOM).

“St. EOM had intergalactic visions and did what he wanted; he went against the grain,” Eduardo said about Martin’s artistic integrity, which he strives to emulate.

I sat with Eduardo at Origin Coffee (7600 Schomburg Rd.) as he described growing up in Costa Rica with his mom, Melba Pesante (retired educator) and

You can find his “hipnobeats” on Instagram @eduardopesante, that he does mainly for the challenge to create daily tracks and videos that are done in one sitting (about 1-2 hours). “I don’t usually put things on social media and it’s hard to describe what I do… It varies in genre, so it’s tough to label. Sometimes I play more electronic and experimental and other times more organic and live sounding.

A big part of why I don’t release a lot of stuff is because I don’t want to fall into a box and the vibes and sounds vary depending on the type of gig or crowd,” says Eduardo of his own work. One video track on Instagram (#sphere) has a quote @ eduardopesante: “It must suck to be one of the millions and millions of people that have yet to experience the badassery of your work”—@artofsteeledesign, Instagram, Aug. 29.

Eduardo’s talent has to be seen and heard in order to be appreciated for its vibrant colors moving to the beats with his kaleidoscope of visual art that is accompanied by chill and other-worldly music. This mesmeric art provides the perfect backdrop for the mood at the 2018 Pasafest.u

his father, Angel Pesante (retired Lt. Colonel who served in the U.S. Army for 22 years). He acquired his first two turntables in 1995 and found his passion under the influences of George Clinton and the P-Funk, Wu Tang Clan, and Daft Punk.

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Micah’s Promise: Human Trafficking 101 Join Micah’s Promise in the fight against Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking. Every year 300,000 children are vulnerable to sexual exploitation in the U.S. and in the state of Georgia an estimated 400-500 girls are sold for sex monthly. This is a $32 Billion Dollar Industry. Children who have been sexually abused, are runaways, have access to social media, and those in our foster care system are at a greater risk. Trainings are free to the public, however they required registration. Topic not suitable for small children. Nov. 8, 1 - 2 p.m., The Corporate Center, 233 12th Street, Columbus 2018 Holiday Hope with Columbus Hospice of Georgia & Alabama The Not For Everyone Tour Venture through the autumn night to hear about the notorious, hideous and tragic Our free Holiday Hope event provides support to community members dealing events in Columbus & Phenix City. Tours conducted by a long-time local resident with grief and loss during the holiday season. Topics: Integrating Grief and Loss the Holidays & Reflections on Grief, Loss and Healing. Refreshments will ready to share the area’s dark secrets. Shuttle Tours or a Tour Guide in your During be served.

RSVP at 706-243-7504. Nov. 8 3 - 4:30 p.m., Columbus Hospice vehicle. This tour does NOT have people, or things, jump out at you. This tour of GeorgiaPlease and Alabama, 7020 Moon Road doesn’t cover ghosts. But, there’s so much death featured on this tour, that it’s only conducted during the Halloween season. Book the Shuttle where we provide the Hiring Heroes Job Fair vehicle for the tour or book a Guide on Board your vehicle to navigate you through Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers has teamed up with the Georgia the horrific scenes. Visit vicinity.rezdy.com for tickets and times. Thought Nov. Department of Labor and Work for Warriors Georgia to present the Hiring Heroes Job Fair. Boasting fifty of the region’s best employers, Hiring Heroes is a great 11, every night, Vicinity Tours, 1006 Broadway, Columbus opportunity to jumpstart your career. Service-members, veterans and civilians alike Wednesday Night Trivia at Outskirts are welcome to attend this free career fair. Visit http://goodwillsr.org/2018/10/ Every Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m., The Outskirts Sports Bar & Grill, 5736 Veterans hiring-heroes-job-fair/to learn more. Nov. 8, 4 - 8 p.m., Goodwill Industries of Parkway, Columbus Southern Rivers, 2601 Cross Country Drive, Columbus Family Sign Language The Greater Columbus Fair This is an introduction and opportunity to learn and practice basic signs and Food, attractions, rides and fun for the whole family. Attractions include Bears of sentences. The goal of the class is to become comfortable with American Sign Bearadise, Torres Family Circus, monster truck rides and Tennessee Petting Zoo. Language and explore a new way to make friends. Every Wednesday, 4 p.m., Fair will also host the Miss Georgia State Pageant. Nov. 8 - 18, Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th Street, Columbus Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Wine, Women & Shoes 2018 Silent Chat Practice American Sign Language in a casual environment. All skill levels welcome. Experience an evening of wine tasting, boutique shopping, culinary bites, and a The goal is signing only; no voices, please. Every Monday, 4 p.m., Mildred L. fabulously fun fashion show all in support of the public libraries in Columbus. Wine Women & Shoes is a fundraiser for the Muscogee County Library Foundation and Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus it’s mission to keep our libraries a vibrant part of this community. Tickets are on sale now: https://cfcv.ejoinme.org/tickets Nov. 8, 6 - 10 p.m., Columbus Public Saturday Morning Walking Tour Adults - $10; Children ages 8 to12 - $5; Ages 7 and under free. Reservation required Library, 3000 Macon Road to launch tour. One-hour stroll along the brick-laden stretch of Broadway and its Remote at RimTyme robust Uptown district. Hear the stories that helped transform Columbus from the Chill with Foxy 105 while they host a live radio remote from the RimTyme lot. wild western frontier settlement of Georgia to the “Jewel of The Chattahoochee.” Nov. 9, 4 - 6 p.m., RimTyme of Columbus, 4105 Buena Vista Road See the many repurprosed buildings that the community preserved. Every Saturday, Haunted History Tour 9 a.m., Vicinity Tours, 1006 Broadway, Columbus Entertainment and Education - Learn the haunting history of Columbus during National Peanut Festival this 90 minute walking tour. Bring comfortable shoes and steely nerves as we Denim Days & Diamond Nights. Celebrating 75 years. The National Peanut walk forgotten trails. Flashlights and commentary provided by knowledgeable tour Festival, the nation’s largest peanut festival, is held in Dothan, Alabama each fall guides. Suitable for all ages. Nov. 9 & 16, 9:30 p.m., Fountain City Coffee, 1007 to honor local peanut farmers and to celebrate the harvest season. Rides, games, Broadway, Columbus food, concerts. Nov. 2 - 10, 5622 South US 231, Dothan, Al. Family History Discovery Day NaNoWriMo Write-a-thon Find resources, tools, experts and direction in learning more about your family Calling all aspiring novelists. November is National Novel Writing Month. Join us history. Whether you are an avid historian or brand new at this, this event is for on Monday afternoons for write-ins, including timed sprints and critiques. To find you. Nov. 10, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Columbus GA Stake, 4400 Reese Road. End Human out more, call 706-748-2855. Nov. 5, 19 & 26, 4 p.m., North Columbus Public Trafficking Now Awareness Campaign. On Saturday, November 10, members of the End Human Trafficking NowCoalition in Columbus will be going out in small Library, 5689 Armour Road teams to hand out flyers to businesses and to hang up in public restrooms to bring Chess at the Library awareness of the End Human Trafficking Now Campaign. Nov. 10, 9 a.m. - noon, We provide a social atmosphere for anyone who wants to play chess. Whether you’re Take The City, 2910 2nd Avenue, Columbus a grandmaster or just eager to learn for the first time, everyone is welcome. For Men’s Mentoring Morning more information, call 706-748-2855. Nov. 6 & Dec. 4, 4 p.m., North Columbus Please join Big Brothers Big Sisters for Men’s Mentoring Morning. We are looking Public Library, 5689 Armour Road for men that want to make a difference in a child’s life. We have over 150 boys on our waiting list needing mentors. If this is something that you would like to do, Election Night Watch Party Please join us for our election night watch party to watch the results of the midterm please attend this event. Nov. 10, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Columbus Public Library, elections, including Valerie Haskins’ win and the Blue Wave hitting our statewide 3000 Macon Road and national offices. No costs for attending. Please buy your drinks from a cash Holiday Market 2018 bar. If you want to spend the night, please reserve a room at the Best Western Join the Columbus Firefighter’s Association for a day of shopping, kids activities, Warm Springs. This is a beautiful resort with a pool, cash bar, views of mountains. Santa Claus, food trucks and more. Vendors will be giving away goodies to the Nov. 6, 7 - 11 p.m., Best Western Warm Springs Hotel and Event Center, 2526 kids and there will be raffle prizes. Nov. 10, 10 - 4 p.m., Columbus Firefighter’s WhitehorseParkway, Warm Springs, Ga. Association, 6655 Lynch Road, Midland, Ga. 2018 Investor Appreciation 10th Annual Tri-City Veteran’s Day Parade The Columbus Chamber of Commerce wants to thank you for being amazing Parade begins in Phenix City on Broad Street and continues down to 13th Street investors by throwing a party. Join the Chamber on the 14th Street Pedestrian turning right and crossing the 13th Street Bridge to Columbus then turns right on Bridge for activities, vendor tables, food and drinks. Nov. 7, 5 - 7:30 p.m., 14th Broadway going down Broadway and ends at 9th Street. Prior to the parade, there Street Pedestrian Bridge, Columbus will be a choir and Patriotic speeches on Broadway between 11th and 12th Street.

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1st Annual Hamilton Veteran’s Day Parade Nov. 10, 2 p.m., Hamilton Square, Hamilton, Ga. Get Hooked Crochet Club Nov. 10 & 24, 4 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Fort Benning Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 11, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., York Field, Fort Benning Veteran-owned Vendor Event Join us for a day of fun, food, and friends as we celebrate all those who serve or have served. Horse rides, inflatables, food, music, and shopping all in one stop in support of Warrior Outreach. Nov. 11, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Ice Dreams Ice Cream and Coffee Shop, 808 Highway 165, Fort Mitchell, Al. Poker Run Benefit for Feeding the Valley All vehicles welcome. All proceeds go to Feed the Valley. They will have a link soon to the event for the fundraising portion. Nov. 11, 1 - 4 p.m., JP Auto Care, 5050 Warm Springs Road Connector, Columbus Language Cafe Come in and practice your Spanish or get help with Spanish language homework.

Nov. 12 & 26, 4 p.m., Mildred L. Terry Public Library, 640 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Mini Makers: Tiny Tech Did you know it’s never too early to learn the skills needed to be super tech-savvy?

Bring your preschooler to the library to practice the critical thinking skills needed to be computer coders. We will practice these skills with fun and creative games.

Resources for continuing coding skills at home will be provided. This program takes place in the Aflac Storytime Room. Nov. 13, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Animal Welfare Grassroots Meeting Learn how you can advocate for animals in your community and beyond. Meet, mingle, and learn with other animal advocates in the Chattahoochee Valley as well as Alabama. We’ll be discussing Legislative Advocacy, Humane Education ideas and Outreach Initiatives for Georgia and Alabama that can have a positive impact on animals in our states. Nov. 14, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Paws Humane Society, 4900 Milgen Road, Columbus Job Search Lab Need help with resumes, cover letters, or job applications? We’ll help you update an old one or start a new one. Come learn about the library’s free job resources.

You can even use your library card to checkout a necktie to wear to your next big interview. Nov. 15, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Zen and Zin Whether you are seeking balance in your life, or just want something fun to do after work, join us for Zen and Zin. Create your own mini zen garden, partake in a guided mindfulness exercise surrounded by thought-provoking art, and enjoy a refreshing glass of wine and charcuterie. Come relax with us. Get your tickets by Nov. 13. Contact: Morgan Wilson, mwilson@columbusmuseum.com, 706.748.2562 ext. 5440. Nov. 15, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road Big Brothers Big Sisters Orientation and Child Enrollment Whether you are simply interested in learning more about being a Big or you would like to enroll a child into the program. we encourage you to attend one of our Orientation sessions. This will give you a chance to have all your questions answered and will start your volunteer or child enrollment process. If you have any questions please give us a call 706-327-3760. Nov. 15 & 29, 6 p.m., The Family Center, 1350 15th Avenue, Columbus Trivia at Warm Springs Cellars Nov. 15, 7 p.m., Warm Springs Cellars, 11 Roosevelt Walk, Warm Springs, Ga. Geneology Basics Interested in learning how to research your family history? In this class we will learn how to navigate free online resources such as Ancestry.com Library Edition, Heritagequest, and more. In addition, you will receive a free template for creating your own family tree. Class size is limited, so early registration is required. Please see staff or call 706-748-2855 to reserve your spot. Nov. 16, 10:15 a.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road 2018 Shoe Recycling Campaign Please donate gently worn men, women, and children shoes, any style any size.

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The ones who live differently. The super duper ambitious ones with melanated skin and kinky curly coils. The ones who make boss moves. And all about that paper. All Creatives are welcomed. Nov. 19, 6 p.m., Iron Bank Coffee Company, 6 West 11th Street, Columbus 2018 Old School Thanksgiving Eve Skate Reunion Join us Thanksgiving eve for Old School Skate Reunion. We will have Rock n Roll couples, ladies only, men only and a lot more from back in the day. Willie Strand will be playing all the good music. If your cooking thanksgiving dinner, take a break for a few hours. Plus what better way to burn a few calories. Nov. 21, 6 - 9 p.m., Canada Skate Center, 1683 Whittlesy Road, Columbus The Lady Christmas Light Spectacular Over 300,000 Christmas Lights covering 5 homes in Cottonwood Subdivision, off of Flat Rock Rd in Columbus, GA. Music, Santa and much more. No entry fee.

Accepting donations for Make-A-Wish Georgia. Nov. 22. - Dec. 31, 6 p.m., 5784 Ironstone Drive, Columbus Small Business Saturday Get ready to show your love for the businesses that make our community so special.

Uptown Columbus is celebrating Small Business Saturday 2018 with music on Broadway and the best deals in town. Come for Market Days on Broadway Saturday morning and stay for all the amazing promotions our partners in Uptown have to offer. Keep checking this page as we update you with local discounts and specials because when you Shop Small this November 24th, the money you spend in the community, stays in the community. Nov. 24, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Uptown Columbus, 25 West 10th Street, Columbus Holiday Sip & Shop Shop for unique holiday gifts while enjoying delicious appetizers and sparkling beverages. Members $10.00 Non-Members $12.00 Nov. 29, 4 - 8 p.m., The Wynn House, 1240 Wynnton Road, Columbus The Christmas Market If you have been troubled with finding great gifts for your loved ones, your problem is solved. We expect 50 plus original merchants and have events such as: VIP Preview Party, Girls Night Out, Cookies With Santa, and many charity benefits as well. Nov. 29 through Dec. 1, 4 p.m., The Bottling Plant Event Center, 614 North Railroad Avenue, Opelika, Al. The Broadway Ball The Broadway Ball benefits the Dance Minor Program at Columbus State University. Enjoy cocktails, entertainment, dinner and dancing featuring the Schwob School of Music Jazz Orchestra. Nov. 30, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Rivermill Event Center, 3715 1st Avenue, Columbus Bi-City Christmas Parade The 2018 Bi-City Christmas Parade begins at 10am in Phenix City on the corner of Dillingham and Broad, goes down Broad Street in Phenix City to 13th Street and turns right going into Columbus where it will turn right onto Broadway and continue to 9th Street. The parade hosted annually by the Columbus Parks and Recreation Dept and the Phenix City Parks and Recreation Dept consists of more than 130 entries including floats, cartoon characters, antique cars, horses and is concluded with the Jolly Old Elf himself Santa. Come join us as our Bi-City area celebrates the holiday season. You may have to come early to get that good seat as space fills up quickly as the parade is viewed by several thousands of people each year. Dec. 1, 10 a.m. - noon, Dillingham and Broad in Phenix City, Al. Toys 4 Tots Parade Join the Iron Cross Motorcycle Club and Crossmen Support Club for this fun parade. Parade starts at noon at the Columbus Civic Center and ends at Chattahoochee Harley Davidson. Bring a new toy for a needy child. Dec. 2, noon, Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th Street Want to see your event listed here? Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com

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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 Colorquest Kids Yoga Yoga Inspired is partnering with Mary Johnson of Owl Feather Healing Arts to put on a very special class for our yogi kids. Colorquest yoga is a progressive journey for youth ages 7-12. Students will advance through color-based training stages as they explore movement, breath, and the mind-body-spirit connection. Yoga Inspired will host two demo specials in November for kids to come experience yoga for only $10 per class. If you need more information or have questions please call Mary at 706-761-0343 or email mary@owlfeatherhearts.com Nov. 2 & 9, 5:30 p.m., Yoga Inspired, 1365 Warren Williams Road, Columbus Rainbow Tots Yoga Yoga Inspired is partnering with Mary Johnson of Owl Feather Healing Arts to put on a very special class for our yogi kids ages 4-6. Rainbow Tots uses creative yoga movement, song and story to journey with kids through adventures and explore the body, mind, and breath. Yoga Inspired will host two demo specials in November for kids to come experience yoga for only $10 per class. If you need more information or have questions please call Mary at 706-761-0343 or email mary@owlfeatherhearts.com Nov. 7 & 14, 3:45 p.m., Yoga Inspired, 1365 Warren Williams Road, Columbus 4th Annual Viking Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run Lace up your sneakers for the 4th Annual Viking Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, to be held Saturday, November 10th at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School.

Registrations are now being taken for the event, which raises funds for our Vikings Cross Country and Soccer programs. Please visit www.BeAViking.com/turkeytrot for more info. Nov. 10, 9 - 10:30 a.m., St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School, 2020 Kay Circle, Columbus CSU Cougar Dash SuperCharge your day at the CSU Cougar Dask 5K. This 5K race begins at 9:00 am on November 10th on the CSU Campus. Look out for the SuperCharged hydration station so you can charge up with B-vitamins and electrolytes before and after the race.

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Building Blocks to Diabetes Management The free classes are led by certified diabetes educators, this foundational diabetes self-management education class offers effective ways to help participants learn how to manage their diabetes, focusing on basic meal planning, medical management and lifestyle. For more information or to register, call 706-321-3741. Nov. 10, 9 a.m., Piedmont Columbus Regional, 710 Center Street River City Rock Fest The River City Rock Fest is a USA Climbing sanctioned event that we are hosting on the 10th of November this year. If you register either at Treadstone or online, before October 29th, the cost is $35. If you register after that time the cost will be $45. Nov. 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Treadstone Columbus Climbing Gym, 4209 Milgen Road Columbus Youth Hockey: Try Hockey for Free This event is designed to provide kids, between the ages of 4 to 9, a completely free experience to try youth hockey. A limited amount of equipment is available to borrow. Our top coaches will be on the ice to assist your child in learning the basics. Your son or daughter does not need any previous skating or hockey experience. http://tryhockeyforfree.com/8828 Nov. 10, 9 - 10:30 a.m., Columbus Ice Rink, 400 4th Street Geology of Pine Mountain and Warm Springs Join geologist, Dr. Bill Witherspoon, co-author of Roadside Geology of Georgia, for a rockin’ indoor and outdoor presentation, “The Ridge That Drew Roosevelt,” and visit FDR’s favorite overlook. Nov. 10, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA Highway 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. Bicycle Night at Fantasy In Lights Pedal your way through Fantasy In Lights and experience this light & sound show spectacular by two wheels. This is a family-friendly event. Young families should try to go earlier than later. Be sure to bring your bicycle and a bike light - ALL bikes must be lit up (and... it’s festive to decorate). Don’t have a bike but want to attend? Rent a Callaway Bicycle, available with advance ticket purchase. Ride is approx. 50 minutes/7 miles. Nov. 11, 6 - 9 p.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. 5th Annual Turkey Bowl We’ll set up the pins and you’ll knock them down with our trusty frozen turkey. At the end of the event, the turkeys will be raffled off to our lucky participants just in

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time for Thanksgiving dinner. Nov. 14, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., South Columbus Public Library, 2034 South Lumpkin Road, Columbus Audobon Society Lecture Series Oxbow Meadows ELC and the Columbus Audubon Society hosts a monthly guest lecture series featuring natural resource professionals, educators, photographers, authors, and noted naturalists. The Lecture Series is held in the Oxbow Meadow’s auditorium on the third Thursday of the month (September to May) at 7 pm.

The talks typically last an hour and a half, with light refreshments provided. This free program is open to anyone. November 15 Presentation Information: Jim Ozier of Georgia Power Environmental and Natural Resources: Georgia Power Conservation Program and Avian Protection Plan. Nov. 15, 7 - 9 p.m., Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center at Columbus State University, 3535 South Lumpkin Road, Columbus Butterfly Keeper for a Day Ever wonder what goes on behind the curtain? Well, wonder no more. Come and be a 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 unpacking 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 important for the butterflies and why; and how we maintain a conservatory filled with tropical plants. Participants receive a “Butterfly Keeper for a Day” t-shirt and a certificate of completion. The program includes Gardens admission and a bagged lunch.

Participants must be 8 years or older. Nov. 16 & 30, 10 a.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Kids’ 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. Yoga mats are provided or you may bring your own. Beginners are welcome. Nov 16, 11:30 continued on p. 18 a.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road

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Fantasy In Lights 8 million lights. 15 dazzling scenes. 1 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. Nov. 16 Jan 5, every night, Callaway Gardens, 17800 US Highway 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. American Frontier Days Meet a trapper, talk to a soldier and throw a tomahawk. See living skills displays from local historians. Walk through time from the mid 1700’s to the late 1800’s.

Donations accepted for admission. $5 parking pass is required. Event will be held at baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354. Nov. 17 & 18, 10 a.m., Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA Highway 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. Discovery Hub: Healthy habits Picky Eaters apply within. Together we’ll celebrate what healthy foods can do for us and explore how they make us feel. To learn more, call the Aflac Children’s Department at 706-243-2679. Nov. 20, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Alt-Aerobics: Zombie Survival Zumba Jump into your Bratmobile and join us for the third program in our fall AltAerobics series. November includes International Elimination of Violence Against Women’s Day, and we’re honoring it by relaxing our muscles and listening to songs by and about bodacious babes in preparation for an unlikely but hopeful Bikini Kill reunion. Nov. 20, 6 - 7 p.m., Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road Full Moon Ride: Beaver Moon Enjoy the full moon with Bruce and Keagan. No spandex needed, this is a chill social ride. Make sure you bring your lights. Nov. 23, 8 - 9:30 p.m., Ride on Bikes, 1036 Broadway, Columbus Country’s 19th Annual Reindeer Run The Reindeer run is a one mile race for all kids in the 8th grade or under. Proceeds from the race benefit the Children’s Miracle Network at the Midtown Medical Center. In the last 18 years the reindeer run has had over 7000 runners and raised over $160,000 that helped local kids from the Chattahoochee Valley Area. The race start time is 9:00 but get there early to see Santa fly in. After the race stay for hotdogs, hot chocolate, and the Christmas parade. Dec. 1, 9 - 10 a.m., Country’s Barbecue, 3137 Mercury Drive, Columbus 2018 Callaway Gardens Santa Claus Classic Join us for a family friendly 10k through Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights, and includes marshmallow, chocolate, and candy cane miles. The course is very easy and will be open to runners and walkers/strollers alike. Mandatory light requirement.

Dec. 1, 5:15 - 8 p.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Want to see your event listed here? Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com

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 LocaL

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JLC Fundraiser at Mellow Mushroom Help raise money for the Junior League of Columbus by eating at Mellow Mushroom any time between 4 and 10 p.m.. Mention Junior League when you order and the organization earns 15%. Nov. 5, 4 - 10 p.m., Mellow Mushroom, 6100 Veterans Parkway, Columbus Taco Tuesday Boozeday Nov. 5 & Dec. 3, 5 p.m., Chattahoochee Brewing, 505 13th Street, Phenix City, Al. Wesley Heights Elementary Spirit Night Nov. 6, 3 - 9 p.m., Royal Cafe & Deli, 6600 Whittlesy Boulevard, Columbus Reese Road Elementary Spirit Night Nov. 7, 3 - 9 p.m., Royal Cafe & Deli, 6600 Whittlesy Boulevard, Columbus North Highlands Farmers Market North Highland Farmers Market brings more farmers and free SNAP registration to the June 20 market. The opening of the North Highland Farmers Market was a huge success, with our farmers completely selling out. Not to worry — we’ve brought in more vendors to make sure there’s plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables for everyone. So came back for even more exciting additions. Nov. 7 & 21, 4 p.m., Mercy Med of Columbus, 3702 2nd Avenue, Columbus 2018 WILD Cook-off A place for the women of WILD to put their outdoor cooking skills to the test and we are opening up this “women’s only” event to everyone. So guys, gals, friends and kiddos can join in and cast their vote for the best backcountry meal. The ladies of WILD (Women’s Initiative for Learning and Discovery) will be cooking up some mouth-watering outdoor meals for you to sample and judge. The ladies will start cooking at 6:30 p.m., and prizes awarded at 8 p.m.. Take the time to do a little shopping, hang out and watch the deliciousness unfold. Nov. 7, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Outside World Columbus, 1025 Broadway, Columbus ColGAthtr Artists Monthly Happy Hour The 1st ever Columbus Georgia Theatre Artists Happy Hour. This is the first installment of what is intended to be a monthly roaming happy hour, open to all artists, collaborators, administrators, or patrons of the Columbus Georgia Theatre Artist community. Bring a friend or twelve, some materials of what projects you’ve got going on, and your thirst for knowledge and/or alcohol. Nov. 8, 5:30 - 8 p.m., CIRCA Craft Cocktails, 900 Front Avenue, Columbus Groce & Fincher Client Appreciation Harvest Party Join for dinner, exciting door prizes, and fun for the kiddos. Nov. 8, 6 - 8 p.m., Columbus Botanical Garden, 3603 Weems Road 26th Madrigal Dinner: A Renaissance Feast Presented by Georgia Southwestern State University and Best Western Plus Windsor Hotel located in Americus. The GSW Chamber Singers and Brass Ensemble will provide entertainment in period style costume under the direction of Dr. Julie Megginson. Nov. 8 & 9, 6 p.m., Best Western Plus Windsor Hotel, 125 West Lamar Street, Americus, Ga. Dessert Social Open House Hoested by Seneca, Choices for Life. Come and help us celebrate a successful 40 Days for Life campaign whether you participated or not. We’d love to show you around if you’ve never been here before. A perfect opportunity to meet and greet others who fight for life. Nov. 8, 6 - 8 p.m., Seneca Choices for Life, 3900 Rosemont Drive, Columbus Farmers Market w/ Breathe Holistic Health & Wellness Spa Saturday’s experience will feature food demonstrations by our chef to include a vegan food demonstration by an experienced practitioner. Featured farmers/ vendors expected are: New Eden ecosystem, Copeland Family Farms, Bugg Farm, Smith Farm and Ranch, Oma’s Corner Store, Southern Bell Cupcakes, Ruth’s Herbs and Crafts, Chef Ife, Marcus’s Cheesecakes, and more. Expect various leafy greens, eggs, chicken, sweets, vegan meals, kombucha, teas, and other in season vegetables at this market. The first 50 people will receive a complimentary pound of organic Georgia Sweet Vidalia onions. This market continues to be a Georgia Fresh for Less partner thereby enabling EBT/SNAP customers to double their purchase dollars and various select items. Nov. 10, 9 a.m., Breathe Holistic Health & Wellness Spa, 5402 15th Avenue, Columbus Home Made Pie Baking Contest Nov. 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Wicked Hen, 1350 13th Street, Columbus Uptown’s Fall Food Truck Festival Uptown Columbus will host the fifth annual Food Truck Festival in Columbus, Georgia. Join us Saturday, November 10th from 11am-6pm as Woodruff Park and Dillingham Bridge transform into a Food Truck Mecca. 25+ gourmet food trucks will set up in our backyard with DJ Dave Arwood playing jams all afternoon.

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A FAMILY LEGACY OF CUSTOMER SERVICE

It all started in 1985, when Edmund Dabit moved to Columbus GA from Selma Alabama with his family.

Siblings Phillip Dabit and Amanie Bussey laugh and smile as they remember their father’s business lessons.

“It was always about bringing [customers] back,” Amanie recalls her father saying, and at each of their businesses—E&S Men’s Clothing Warehouse (3939 Macon Road) and E&S Mattress and Furniture Discounters (819 Veterans Parkway)— this old fashioned way of doing business, in which customer service is top priority, remains central to the mission and the key to success.

“We take a lot of pride in the name,”Phillip says. It’s taken from their parent’s names, Edmund and Selma, and was first used at the original location of the men’s clothing store, which their father founded, in 1985 at Columbus Square Mall. Both Amanie and Phillip grew up working in the family business, with Amanie focusing on bookkeeping and Phillip on sales, though over the years they both learned every angle of the business, from warehouse to sales floor. “We established it together,”Amanie says. “Did it all as a family,”Phillip adds.

Phillip and Amanie are quick to point out that, for them, it’s not just a sibling business. Just as they focus on customer service, they also focus on their employees, who are family. And with some employees approaching three decades with E&S, it’s no wonder both businesses have such a personal, family feel.

Phillip, who runs the men’s store, takes a lot of pride in the high quality and low prices of his merchandise. His expert employees will walk you through every step of the process, from picking out the right, boutique fashions to custom tailoring. While the focus on customer service before and after the sale might be old fashioned, the fashions inPhillip’s shop are contemporary and on trend.

Amanie’s mattress and furniture showroom is the more recent business venture under the E&S monicker. She was working for her father and brother at the clothing store when she got married, and shortly after, her uncle encouraged her to join him in Louisiana, where he ran a mattress and furniture store. There, she learned the business first hand, and back in Columbus opened E&S Mattress Discounters. After two years, her uncle convinced her to purchase a load of sofas, just to see how they would sell. Today, whether you’re looking for a mattress, sofa, bedroom set, lamps, carpets—you name it—Amanie and her staff are here to help.

Amanie and Phillip explained that not only have employees been with them for decades, so have customers. “They’ve see me through three pregnancies,”Amanie says, and at that same moment, a customer Selma & Edmund Dabit came in. Amanie jumped up and greeted the woman with a hug.

Amanie and Phillip embrace the small business culture now so strong and vibrant in Columbus. “Not many people can beat my prices, because I can set my own prices,”Amanie explained. “Larger stores can’t do this.”

Whether it’s your living room or wardrobe that needs sprucing up, there’s an E&S store for you. With decades of family-owned small business legacy behind them, this sibling duo remains committed to service and offers top quality merchandise at unbeatable prices.u

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Admission cost $5 per person; children 12 and younger are free. Please bring $5 cash to the gate. Again, cash only. Credit cards and cash will be accepted by the vendors. Nov. 10, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Woodruff Park, 1000 Bay Avenue, Columbus River’s Bend Crafts, Corks and Kegs Festival Our Fall crafts, corks, and kegs festival will be held at the River Front Park in West Point, GA. We will have local craftsmen and women selling their hand crafted items. Wine and beer will be sold by the glass from River’s Bend Winery, Chattabrewchee, and Omaha brewery. There will also be plenty of things for the family and kids to do: Helicopter rides, horseback rides, petting zoo, face paintings, bounce house and slide. There will also be food from Da Grub Spot, JBo’s grill pit on wheels, and Joe’s Tex-Mex is within walking distance, Railroads will also be set up selling snow cones. We will also have live music. Nov. 11, 12:30 - 6 p.m., 700 1st Avenue, West Point, Ga. Taco Tuesday Boozeday Nov. 13, 5 - 8 p.m., Soho Bar & Grill, 5751 Milgen Road, 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. Nov. 13, 5:30 8:30 p.m., Samurai Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar, 1009 Broadway, 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. November’s novel is “Sadie” by Courtney Summers. Nov. 15, 6 p.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road Exchange Club Dinner with Steve Scott Please join us as we welcome guest speaker, Steve Scott. He will be talking about exciting initiatives in the arts and culture going on in Columbus, mostly started by individuals. Dinner prepared by Lori Cooper from Dinner Divas, $15. Nov. 15, 6 - 8 p.m., Columbus Dinner Divas, 1332 13th Street, Columbus 9th Annual Uptown Beer and Wine Festival Uptown Columbus hosts the 9th annual Uptown Beer & Wine Festival, featuring more than 100 craft beers and wines on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 1pm to 5pm in the Tap, Rankin Courtyard and Livery. The town’s favorite event is back once again, this year with better weather and more good times. Featuring more than 100 craft beers and wines, attendees will become Craft Beerologists when they sample more than 100 craft beers from all over the land of the free while rocking out to DJ CashFlow spinning tracks. Worried about missing the game? SEC football fanatics can catch the game on the TVs at The Tap. For the Wine lovers, Uptown Wine & Spirits presents the wine garden with over twenty-five wines to sample. We haven’t forgotten about munchies either. Uptown restaurants will be serving tasty bites for purchase to compliment beer and wines throughout the courtyard. New this year, Sip and Soar Package available to first 100 participants for $75 and includes: 10am Blue Heron Adventure Zipline (two jumps from 45’ free fall, 1200’ Zip Line, 500’ zip line, a tree top canopy tour, and 1100’ zip line), Lunch provided at The Festival, and Entry to the Festival.

Tickets may be purchased at The Springer Opera House Box Office or online at SpringerOperaHouse.org. Regular entry costs $35 through October 1st. Tickets purchased after October 1st or at the gate are $45. $10 Designated Driver Ticket at the gate of The Tap Courtyard. Please note this is a age 21 and up event. For more information, please visit www.UptownColumbusGA.com Nov. 17, 1 - 5 p.m., 1024 Broadway, Columbus Fantasy in Lights Christmas Character Breakfast Be sure to purchase tickets to this plentiful breakfast buffet, including a madeto-order Omelet station, to visit with beloved charcters such as Rudolph, Frosty, Gingerbread Man, and more. Join us in the Mountain Creek Inn Ballrooms between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. for a wonderful breakfast and Christmas cheer with our favorite characters during this most wonderful time of the year. Tickets Required.

For tickets, call 844.512.3826 Nov. 18 & 25, 8:30 a.m., Callaway Gardens, 17800 US 27, Pine Mountain, Ga. Thanksgiving Lunch Buffet The Farm House tradition continues this year with our Thanksgiving Day Buffet.

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Breakfast with Santa Make Breakfast with Santa a new family tradition. Enjoy a delicious breakfast provided by our extraordinary chefs here at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center, write a letter to Santa and hand-deliver it, enjoy holiday crafts and spend quality time with Ole’ St. Nick. Photographer on site Michelle Allen will provide one electronic copy of an image of your choice. Link will be sent after the event.

Dec. 1, 8 - 10 a.m., Columbus Convention & Trade Center, 801 Front Avenue Homegrown in Harris Homegrown in Harris will be held the first Saturday of every month. The Harris County Chamber of Commerce and the Pine Mountain Business Association are seeking vendors for the remaining months of 2018. Dec. 1, 8 a.m., Broad Street, Pine Mountain, Ga. Want to see your event listed here? Email events@thelocalcolumbus.com

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B o u r b o n Pe a r P u n c h

1 ½ oz 1792 bourbon dash of Stirrings simple syrup 1 ½ oz St George Spiced Pear Liqueur dash of Fee Bros. grapefruit bitters ¼ of ripe Bartlett or Bosc pear, sliced paper thin

In cocktail shaker, add pear slices and dash of simple syrup, and muddle gently. Add bourbon and pear liqueur. Shake gently a few times to blend ingredients and strain into ice-filled glass. Top with dash of bitters and garnish with Luxardo cherry and pear slice.

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2 oz Knob Creek bourbon Splash of club soda 2 dashes Fee Brothers Old Fashioned orange bitters 2 lemon slices sprig of thyme four blackberries tsp of brown sugar

Bourbon Cocktails Beyond the Tried and True As you have probably noticed, over the past two months I have been talking a lot about bourbon. So far I have written about the current bourbon craze—what started it, and the effects of the increased demand for bourbon. In the most recent article I addressed several traditional bourbon cocktails, including the Mint Julep, the Old Fashioned, and the Manhattan. This month I will explore several craft cocktails that are a twist on some of the old favorites. In a craft cocktail you will see the use of fresh herbs, fresh fruit, and fresh vegetables.

Pe a c h Ci l a n tr o J ul e p

This twist on the Kentucky Derby staple, the mint julep, uses fresh peaches, ginger liqueur, and fresh cilantro to make something truly interesting.

2 oz of Woodford Reserve bourbon ½ oz Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur 1 tsp of Stirrings simple syrup ½ of a very ripe peach sprig of cilantro

In a rocks glass, add brown sugar, three blackberries, lemon slice, thyme sprig and orange bitters. Muddle until mix is combined, add bourbon and fill glass with ice. Garnish with lemon slice, blackberry and thyme sprig.

Southern Cucumber

I love any cocktail that features cucumber, and this is no exception.

2 oz Makers Mark bourbon ½ cup of diced seedless cucumber, reserving one spear for garnish ½ oz Stirrings simple syrup ½ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz fresh lime juice 2 oz chilled ginger ale ice

In a cocktail shaker, lightly muddle the diced cucumber with simple syrup. Add bourbon, lemon juice, lime juice and ice. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass. Top with ginger ale and garnish with cucumber spear.

Try these updated favorites and let me know what you think. Cheers!

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

In a cocktail shaker, combine half a peach, simple syrup, cilantro, and ginger liqueur. Muddle gently, then two ounces of bourbon and fill with ice. Shake well to blend and chill, and strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with peach slice and sprig of cilantro.

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