Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Time to Make Weekend Plans!
It's never too early in the week to start thinking about fun stuff to do on the weekend, so we've got a quick rundown of just a few of the things to get out to see and do. Don't forget to visit the Community Calendar for a complete listing of events.
Last week there was a news conference to announce all the events that will be taking place this Fall in Uptown Columbus (1000 Block of Broadway) and you won’t believe all the stuff that’s planned! Now, I know it isn’t Fall yet, but Uptown is giving us a sneak-peek of what to expect, so throw your folding chairs back in the car and get set for some live music this Friday night! (7:30-10:30pm) It’s called the “Taste of the Bash” and it features Band Bash favorite, The Original Soul Proprietors, and local favorite Carson Hand will be the opening act. This show is actually the kickoff for the 2nd Annual Band Bash to he held later this weekend. (More details coming up on that event.) Good for all ages and all musical tastes! And it’s FREE!!!!! (706.596.0111) www.uptowncolumbusga.com
OK, this party happening at the Springer Opera House (013 10th Street) is going to be huge, so much so it’s taking up an entire city block! It’s their 2nd Annual Block Party & it’s a way to celebrate & honor their volunteers & to promote the upcoming season and we’re all invited. Here’s a sample of what’s planned this Saturday (Aug 21) from 10:am-2:00pm: Tours of the building (if you’ve only been to the theatre, you’ll be amazed at what else you’ll see), Silent Auction of props from Springer Productions, Ghost Stories (said to be one of the most haunted places in America!), Live Entertainment, Art Show, Tailgating & Bratwurst Competitions, Powder Puff Football, Blood Drive w/Red Cross (to highlight the production of Dracula!), a Full Monty Dance-Off, & at the end, we’ll all get to learn a dance from Disney’s High School Musical! Bring your pooch and let him audition for the role of Toto in the upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. This sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun for everyone in the family! Cost to get in to enjoy all this fun? Nothing! That's right…this is a FREE event. (706.327.3688) www.springeroperahouse.org
Last year, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra tried something a little different for a fundraising event and the idea for a Band Bash Reunion was born…and it was a HUGE hit! The turnout was way beyond their expectations and everybody had a blast so they’ve decided to ramp it up even more this year by featuring not just one band…but four! Taking the stage this Saturday (Aug 21, 6:30pm) at the Columbus Convention & Trade Center will be some incredible bands doing some legendary numbers from the 1960’s & 70’s including The DNR Band (made up of local doctors!), the Shadows, The Original 10:30 Band, and The Original Soul Proprietors, who by the way, not only won the local and regional Battle of the Bands contests, but they went all the way to Nationals and won back in 1972!! Don’t forget, this is a major fundraiser for the Columbuss Symphony. Tickets are $50 for general admission and $65 for reserved seating. (706.256.3647) www.csoga.org
Let’s face it…it’s been a pretty hot summer even for this part of the country and I can’t think of a better way to cool off than to take a dip in a pool that’s probably unlike anything you’ve ever been in before! It’s called the Liberty Bell Pool because it’s shaped like a big bell! It was built back in 1941 by President Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) as part of Roosevelt State Park, which by the way is the largest state park in Georgia. But let’s talk about what makes this pool different from your ordinary backyard swimming hole…so not only is it shaped differently, it was built with huge stones on the bottom and on the sides, and…it’s fed by naturally cool springs so that means the water is COLD!!! I can remember swimming there as a kid and after a few minutes in the water, your lips almost turn blue, but does that cold water ever feel good this time of year! Roosevelt State Park is located in Pine Mountain, GA and the pool is opened weekends thru September 6 (includes Labor Day)...Saturday and Labor Day from 11:00am-6:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Admission is $3.50 per person and there is a $5 parking pass per vehicle. (706.663.4824)
And finally, there is a great upcoming season of productions planned at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts and here’s your first opportunity to purchase single tickets to all of RiverCenter’s season events. Their Single Ticket Saturday event is this weekend (Aug 21) from 10am-3pm and it's located on Broadway in Uptown Columbus. www.rivercenter.org
Hope this is going to be a great weekend for you. To find out more, just visit the Community Calendar .
Now go have some fun,
shelby