Calendar JULY Through July 22
The Columbus Museum presents “Past is Present: Contemporary Approaches to Historical Decorative Arts and Design.” View the artwork of contemporary artists as they bring new life into techniques and forms found in century-old decorative arts and design. Admission is free. For more info call 706.748.2562 ext. 210 or visit
columbusmuseum.com
July 4
Historic Westville celebrates the 236th birthday of our nation with bluegrass mu- sic, barbecue, games, races and much more. Admission is $10. Pre-K, free; se- niors, college, military, $8. For more info call 229. 838.6310 or visit
Westville.org.
July 6
The Columbus Museum hosts “Fantas- tic Friday: Georgia On My Mind,” a free educational performance in the Patrick Theater and an art activity in the Gal- leria. Explore Georgia’s rich multicul- tural heritage through folktales, chants,
rhymes and literary stories drawn from Cherokee, African-American and Appalachian traditions. For more info call 706.748.2562 ext. 210 or visit
columbusmuseum.com.
July 7
Civil War Naval Museum at Port Co- lumbus presents “Medical Myster- ies.” Learn about Civil War surgery and medicine at sea through a vari- ety of living history, reenactment and multimedia programs. Past topics in- clude Surgery at Sea and the autopsy of John Wilkes Booth, held on a U.S. Navy ironclad monitor for security and secrecy. For more information call 706.327.9798 or 800.742.2811 or visit
portcolumbus.org.
July 9-13
The Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center hosts “Helping Hands,” a workshop that caters to those who want to give back to the community. The class will actively work with a variety of non- profit organizations to help those in need. Cost is $79. For more info visit
columbusstate.edu.
July 13, 14, 20 & 21
The Springer Opera House presents Alice in Wonderland. Alice plunges down the rabbit hole and into a topsy- turvy world. To find her way out, she will need help from the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, the Playing Cards and all the loopy but lovable characters of Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland. This fast- paced, rollicking family adventure is not to be missed. For tickets, call the Springer Box Office at 706.327.3688.
July 14
Phenix City Parks and Recreation pres- ents ZAPP, an old-school funk fest. Phe- nix City Amphitheater, 508 Dillingham St. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children age 12 and under. For more info call 334.448.2701.
July 21
Columbus Regional Healthcare System presents “Fear Factor: Facing College Life with Bravado.” This seminar held at the Medical Center Conference Center, 9 a.m. - noon, is an event for mothers and daughters to help pre- pare for freshman year in college. Cost $25/pair. To register or for more info visit
yourhealthourmission.com or call 706-320-8625.
July 23-27
The Columbus Museum hosts “Mixed Media Madness,” a summer camp for children ages 8-10. Campers will experiment with various visual art me- diums and learn how artists mix many materials to create beautiful works of art. Cost is $100 for museum members and $120 for non-members. To register call 706.748.2562.
July 28
Phenix City Parks and Recreation pres- ents China Groove, the ultimate Doobie Brothers tribute band. Phenix City Am- phitheater, 508 Dillingham St. Admis- sion is $10 for adults and free for chil- dren age 12 and under. For more info call 334.291.4719.
AUGUST August 3
The Columbus Civic Center presents the Fresh Music Festival, a celebra- tion of the best in R&B, hip/hop, soul and comedy. Tickets start are $42 and can be purchased at the Columbus Civic Center box office or online at
freshmusicfestival.com.
August 4
Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus presents “Inventing a new Navy.” In conjunction with National Inventors’ Month, Port Columbus presents a look at inventions and technological advancements in navies both North and South during the Civil War, plus a special look at the Navy Yard in Columbus and the engineer- ing practiced there by Horace King and others. For more information call 706.327.9798 or 800.742.2811 or visit
portcolumbus.org.
August 12
The Columbus Jazz Society presents saxophonist Kenyon Carter in concert at the Liberty Theatre, 813 8th Ave. Carter is an Atlanta-based jazz saxo- phonist and international recording art- ist recognized for his melodic smooth jazz compositions and engaging live performances. Ticket cost is $10 for non-members. For more info call 706.405.6282.
August 27-28
The Cunningham Center for Leadership Development host the Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum. The forum will fea- ture; Pres. George W. Bush; Dan Amos chairman and CEO of Aflac; James Carville, political consultant; Dr. Rob- ert M. Gates, secretary of defense; Mary Matalin, political contributor for CNN; and mayor Teresa Tomlinson. The theme is “Resilient Leadership in Turbulent Times.” Tickets are $429. To register, visit
columbusstate.edu or call 706.568.5101.
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