Community Steps Up & Together to End Alzheimer’s “I think that, presently, almost everyone has a tie to the disease, either by losing a loved one, or as a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer’s.” Autumn Amos, Development Director for Alzheimer’s Assoc.: Georgia Chapter, said that to ECL in June to explain the personal relationships at the core of the community’s fight to cure this...
Swinging open the doors from the fourth-floor conference room at Troy University-Phenix City Campus onto its expansive adjacent balcony, Vice Chancellor Dr. David White presents what is perhaps the best view of the Columbus riverfront. Instead of the bird’s-eye perspective on gleaming whitewater and impressive edifices for both home and office, however, White points toward an undeveloped lot that...
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...
Mike Tyler and Christopher Wayne are two Australian magicians who are touring as co-stars of The Naked Magic Show. The show features magic, mirth and more than a touch of mayhem as these two hot and hilarious magicians say abracadabra and take magic to a whole new level. Following sold out shows and rave reviews in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the USA the world’s boldest and cheekiest magic...
This Sunday, 6.26.16 2-6 p.m., the inaugural Barks and Blues Festival will take place at Paws Humane! This is a free event and an incredible chance to connect with your animal rescue community & Paws Humane. Paws would love the chance to show you around their facility, so you are familiar with all the services offered. The family friendly festival will include: National Blues Recording Artist...
As non-chain restaurants continue opening up around Columbus, GA, one group of guys are looking to highlight them by producing unique food & drink events. Electric City Life had a chance to catch up with Jay Tye, one of the Co-Founders of the new start-up, Food & Drink Craft Collective. ECL: How did the idea of “Food & Drink Craft Collective” first come to you? F&D: The idea was...
Growing up in Columbus, I knew the downtown area to be intimidating. At the time, the intimidation factor came from perceived crime.
Are you looking for a way to engage in the community? To see why the Columbus, Georgia Region is a great place to work, live and play? The Young Professionals are hosting their 4th annual “Connect Columbus” event Thursday evening, at The Columbus Museum, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and they are bringing the city to you! In an effort to connect YPs to the community, this event will feature...
Uptown Columbus and Budweiser are partnering to host the inaugural Budweiser + Burgers Cook-Off, Saturday, June 6, 4-10pm at The Park at 11th & Bay, and admission is FREE!
Uptown Columbus, Inc. launched Market Days on the 1000 block of Broadway in 2008, and took up about half the block. Now, EVERY Saturday morning Broadway transforms the 900, 1000 & 1100 blocks! Market Days has taken over the medians, The RiverCenter property, and has become a highly anticipated, weekly event for many Columbusites. Over 150 local vendors are lined down Broadway! Many of them...