JULY


2-30 Astronomy Nights ~ Join the staff of the Coca-Cola Space Science Center for an


awe-inspiring evening of star gazing and planet viewing on Mondays at Callaway Gardens and on July 21 at Providence Canyon, 9 p.m. Cost: free. Info: 706.649.1477 or ccssc.org


4 Thunder on the Hooch ~ Celebrate Inde- pendence Day at The Phenix City Amphitheater.


Festival activities such as rides, games and a food court on the Columbus side and at the amphithe- ater parking lot. Live entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m. on the amphitheater stage and concludes with fireworks at 9:15. Cost: free admission. Info: 334.291.4719 or phenixcityal.us


4 July 4 Celebration ~ Westville celebrates the holiday by blowing the Anvil every hour.


Celebrate the 236th birthday of the United States the


old-fashioned way with bluegrass music,


barbecue, watermelon, games, races and more. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: Adults & children K - 12 $10, Pre-K free. Info: westville.org


6 Fantastic Fridays ~ Explore Georgia’s rich multicultural heritage with Sherry Norfolk


through folktales, chants, rhymes and literary stories drawn from Cherokee, African-American and Appalachian traditions, 10:30 a.m. at the Columbus Museum’s Patrick Theater. Cost: free. Info: 706.748.2562 or ColumbusMuseum.org


7 Cool History: Medical Mysteries ~ Learn about Civil War surgery and medicine at sea


through a variety of living history, reenactment and


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multimedia programs. Port Columbus Civil War Naval Museum, 1 - 4 p.m. Info: 706.327.9798 or PortColumbus.org


8 Honey Extraction ~ Watch as Jim Harris and


experts from the Chattahoochee Valley


Beekeepers Association collect honey from the hives at Oxbow Meadows. Participants will get a chance to help by removing the waxy coating from frames and spinning the extractor that pulls honey from the comb. Everyone will get to taste a delicious sample, and honey that is extracted will be available for purchase. 2 - 4 p.m. Cost: $3. Info: 706.507.8553 or oxbow.columbusstate.edu


11-Aug 1 Children’s Pottery Class ~ Put your creativity in high gear with “JungleBungle”


at Psalmond Road Pottery Studio on Wednesdays, 4 - 4:45 p.m. Ages: 4 - 6. Cost: $8.50. Info: 706.565.6883


12 & 19 Children’s Pottery Class ~ Create your own “Fantastic Sea Beast” at Psalmond Road


Pottery Studio, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Ages: 7 - 10. Cost: $9. Info: 706.565.6883


14 Zapp! ~ A true show band performing the funky fun music everyone loves to boogie down to.


Don’t miss the fun at The Phenix City Amphithe- ater. Show begins at 8 p.m. Info: phenixcityal.us


17 Toddler Time ~ Budding young artists will be introduced to the world of art through in-


gallery activities and tales, followed by enter- taining art projects in the studio and fun in Trans- formations, the Columbus Museum’s hands-on


gallery for kids, 10 a.m. Ages: 2 - 4 Cost: $5. Info: 706.748.2562 or ColumbusMuseum.org


18 Clay Babies Pottery Class ~ Create your own Whimsical Fish at Northside Pottery


Studio, 1-2 p.m. Ages: 5 & 6. Cost: $3. Info: 706.576.2061


20 Fantastic Fridays ~ Come along with Pirate Goodie Twoshoes and his parrot Pete on an amazing


undersea adventure. Goodie can’t remember how to open his magic chest full of treasure, so he calls upon the audience and his animated friends to help. Presented by Sean Driscoll at the Columbus Museum’s Patrick Theater, 10:30 a.m. Cost: free. Info: 706.748.2562 or ColumbusMuseum.org


21 Back to School Family Day ~ The Girl Scouts host a day of games, activities and prizes


at Cooper Creek Park for K-12 girls, who are interested in joining the Scouts, and their families. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: free. Info: 706.327.2646


23-27 Mixed Media Madness ~ Campers will experiment with various visual art mediums


and learn how artists mix many materials to create beautiful works of art. At the Columbus Museum, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ages: 8 - 10. Cost: $100 -$120. Info: 706.748.2562 or ColumbusMuseum.org


26 Children’s Pottery Class ~ Create your own gargoyle at Northside Pottery Studio,


11 - 12:30 p.m. Ages: 7 - 10. Cost: $4.50. Info: 706.576.2061


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