July 15 - The Columbus Museum presents “Drawing
from the Collection.” Sketch class for children
and adults at the Columbus Museum
at 6 p.m. Informal class allows students
to study figurative sculpture and decorative
arts from the Museum’s permanent
collection of American art. For more
information, call 706.748.2562 or visit columbusmuseum.com.
July 17, 18, 23 & 24 - The Springer Opera House presents Madeline
and the Gypsies. “In an old house in
Paris that is covered in vines, live twelve little
girls in two straight lines.” When Madeline,
the most impish of the 12, and her
friend Pepito get lost during a visit to the carnival
and end up carried away by gypsies,
their rousing adventures with a traveling circus
begin! But poor Miss Clavel won't rest until she has brought them safely home. This
new musical bursts with daring circus acts,
songs and sweet silliness. Recommended
for ages Pre-K and up. For tickets, call the
Springer Box Office at 706.327.3688.
July 18 - Bob Barr Community Band presents its
summer concert. Throw some drinks in the
cooler and bring a blanket to sit on for a free
outdoor concert at Lakebottom Park. Begins
at 3 p.m. For more info call 706.563.4748
or billmac6115mchsi.com.
July 18 - Joseph House Art Gallery presents “En Plein
Air Exhibit,” 2-5 p.m. Seventeen Gallery
artists will exhibit artwork created during the “on location” painting of Columbus’ Historic
Gardens. Portion of the proceeds from sales
will be donated to Keep Columbus Beautiful.
July 24 - Phenix City Parks and Recreation Dept. presents
Chuck Negron in Concert. The former
Three Dog Night member performs his hits
at the Phenix City Amphitheater at 8 p.m.
The Loft AllStars open the show with their
favorite classic rock tunes. Cost: $10, 12 &
under free. For more info call 334.291.4719.
July 29 - The Greater Columbus Chamber of
Commerce Young Professionals and
Columbus and the Valley Magazine host a
reception honoring this year’s Five Under
40 and Rising Stars. The event will be held
in the Grand Lobby of the Chamber. For
more information or to RSVP contact
Brandon Wells 706.327.1194 or by email to
bwells@columbusgachamber.com by July 26.
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August 12-December 12 - The Columbus museum presents "Re: Re: Re: New Work by Avantika Bawa." Avantika Bawa is a visual artist and curator. She creates new territory between sculptor and painting, similar to her ability to navigate the borders between two cultures - Indian and American. An opening reception and lecture by Bawa will be held on August 12 at 6 p.m. She will provide an overview of her work as an installation/ minimalist artist, in which she explores the cultural, regional and geographic influenced of time and space. Admission is free, but you must RSVP to Mary Goff by August 9. For more information, visit columbusmuseum.com or call 706.748..2562.
August 12 - The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce
will hold a Business and Healthcare Expo,
noon - 7 p.m. at the Columbus Convention
and Trade Center. For more information
contact Michael Dunbar at 706.327.1566 or
mdunbar@columbusgachamber.com.
August 28-February 13, 2011 - The Columbus Museum presents “From
Haunts Like These: The Legacy of Stewart
County Artist and Poet Thomas Jefferson
Flanagan.” Stewart County, Ga. native
Thomas Jefferson Flanagan was a talented
and prolific self-taught artist, poet and songwriter.
He was heavily influenced by his upbringing
in the Chattahoochee Valley and
drew on experiences in this area for both inspiration
and solace throughout his life.
Nearly two dozen of his original paintings,
many depicting local scenes, will be featured,
along with a sampling of his many
award-winning publications. For more information,
visit columbusmuseum.com or call
706.748.2562.
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