"Ol' lady on bike!"
Group Fitness Junkie
Group fitness changed my life.
Changing of the Guards
“Changing of the Guards” is a phrase originally referring to a shift change of new guards replacing the old guards at Buckingham Palace, and depicts what appears to be happening in our community. The saying metaphorically signifies new people replacing people in positions of importance. A “Changing of the Guard” can be an elaborate ceremony with fanfare, like at Buckingham Palace, or...
Columbus Souls
“A man should always have a gentlemen’s intuition and a devilish disposition.”
*Columbus Souls is the newest project by Electric City Life. We are featuring people on the streets of Columbus, GA and sharing their words.
Confronting Crime As A Community
Yesterday Jason McKenzie's bike was stolen.
Top, Local Musicians of 2014
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.
Vision for Electric City Life
Published in Her & Playgrounds Magazine. After buying a loft downtown two years ago, my heart has grown tremendously for our community and our development. After selling my family’s tax business, I started booking/marketing for The Loft, CutBait Music Festival, and a lot of other projects/events for the past two years. During this time I realized the lack of synergy and coverage on cool...
Best of Pop Culture in 2014
As an entertainment writer and critic, I watch more television than I’d like to admit (after all, I want you to take me seriously as a human); I watch all the movies in the Best Picture category; I spend far too much time with social media; I listen to podcasts, music, interviews, radio shows; and I read a dozen magazines a month. I’m a busy girl, but it’s worth it to see what everyone likes (and...
Local (Christmas) Shopping
Hello, my name is Courtney and I am a procrastinator. We would hold meetings, but we’ve all agreed to put it off until another day. There is no help for me. Call it the remnants of a rebellious teen struggling against the big 3-0. Therefore, it is no surprise that with less than one week left to buy Christmas presents I have purchased a total of two items, both purchased while grocery...
The Local Outsider
It’s the feeling of being an outsider that keeps me here.