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A Star Is Born

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Fresh from summer break, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra returns to the RiverCenter stage tonight eager to share its new star attraction. While plenty of excitement surrounds the return of classical piano phenom Clare Huangci to perform with CSO, the buzz building inside Bill Heard  Theatre is not about a person or a player. It’s about a piano. A really, REALLY nice piano. This elite concert...

Hidden Gem

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“We’re the best kept secret in Columbus, Georgia,” Columbus Botanical Garden Development and Marketing Director Danita Gibson Lloyd says, standing on the brick courtyard behind the simple elegance of the 19th century farmhouse housing the nonprofit’s offices and special-event space on a sunny summer afternoon. “And we no longer want to be a secret.” With more than 10,000 visitors annually to the...

Columbus Screams for The Estate

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WRITTEN BY SETH SEYMOUR There have been several underground music venues in Columbus over the years that have catered to an alternative fanbase. Whether you saw hip hop & metal at The Sanctuary, or you were a scene kid at The Core or Gallery 13 back in the day, there has always been a spot you could find fringe music in town. The Estate is the latest bearer of that torch and has far surpassed...

Royal Treatment

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Royal Treatment Local music-community stalwarts honored as Music Legends by Frank Etheridge “Yeah, it’s pretty damn nice,” Tim O’Brien says of being included in the local class of honorees at the Music Legends Awards.  Humble in tone but brimming with gracious good vibes, as he prepared to close up shop at his American Guitar Boutique on 13th Street in Phenix City and hit the red carpet leading...

Zac Young

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“My name is Zac Young, I’m 27. I am a musician and a writer. I’ve visited many places for my music, but I was born and raised here. I could drive a taxi here, ’cause I know the roads so well. I’ve lived in every exit, damn near.” – Do you think you could live in another city, another place, and re-establish yourself easily somewhere else? Would you want...

Top, Local Musicians of 2014

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I'm apprehensive to write this exclusive list, since I appreciate how sensitive artists can be, and want to continue encouraging our local musicians. However, every week people are asking me who are the best, local bands and who they should book for their private parties, weddings, etc.