Viewing events for August 2018
Summer Concert Series
Thu, Aug 16, 2018
We are turning up the heat in the Museum with the Summer Concert Series. Throughout the summer, the arts collide with music provided by local and regional bands and free guided tours of the Museum’s collection provided by staff and docents. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase one from one of our featured food trucks. Featuring: Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence Jazz Band
Lakebottom Run
Sat, Aug 18, 2018
5K, 1 mile fun run, Tot Trot, Snow cones, face painting and bouncy houses
National Civil War Naval Museum Guest Lecture: Dr. Stephen Davis
Thu, Aug 23, 2018
As a part of the museum's ongoing Cool History educational programming, we're introducing a special guest lecture series where experts will give lectures on a variety of topics. These events are free and open to the public. All of the lectures will take place at The National Civil War Naval Museum. Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 7:00pm Dr. Stephen Davis, historian and recipient of the Georgia Author of the Year Award for History is a leading expert on the Atlanta Campaign. He will discuss his latest research on this pivotal series of battle in the Civil War.
More Fun in Columbus!
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
Tai Chi for Health, Stress, Balance, and Back Pain
On multiple days
New Tai Chi classes for beginners! A fun and easy approach to 8 Brocades Qigong will be introduced. For information and to register, call Dr. Chan at 706-563-3539 any day after 10 a.m.
Ongoing Tai Chi for Health, Stress, Balance, and Back Pain
On multiple days
Ongoing Tai Chi classes include instruction in Yang and Wu forms as well as 8 Brocades Qigong. Energy implications and self-defense applications are explored. Price $10 per class. For information and to register, call Dr. Chan any day after 10 a.m., 706-563-3539.
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
FALL CLINIC SERIES - BACKPACKING 101
Wed, Aug 22, 2018
Join us for this FREE clinic on the basics of Backpacking!
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
National Civil War Naval Museum Guest Lecture: Dr. Stephen Davis
Thu, Aug 23, 2018
As a part of the museum's ongoing Cool History educational programming, we're introducing a special guest lecture series where experts will give lectures on a variety of topics. These events are free and open to the public. All of the lectures will take place at The National Civil War Naval Museum. Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 7:00pm Dr. Stephen Davis, historian and recipient of the Georgia Author of the Year Award for History is a leading expert on the Atlanta Campaign. He will discuss his latest research on this pivotal series of battle in the Civil War.
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
Young Art Patrons Purchase Party
Fri, Aug 24, 2018
We are excited to bring contemporary artist Jarrett Key to the Museum to create a work on site that will be acquired through the YAPs’ fundraising efforts to add to the Museum’s collection. Key has close Columbus ties as a native of rural Alabama and graduate of Brookstone School. He left the South to attend Brown University. Since moving to New York, Key has been featured in performances, biennales, residencies, publications, exhibitions, and workshops at NYU Tisch, galleries in Brooklyn, Chelsea, LES, Harlem, Boston, Ljubljana and Shanghai. Key’s work is in the collections of the Schomburg Center, MoMa Library, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Library, among other institutions. The HAIR PAINTING series has been featured at the Studio Museum in Harlem and Harlem Arts Festival in Marcus Garvey Park, as well on television: SLAY TV, and CBS 2 NYC. Using his own hair, Key will paint in front of a live audience using an original soundscape that he creates. The Museum will acquire the work created during the performance. Those who donate $50 or more towards the purchase are invited to a private reception prior to the performance. To make a donation or join the Young Art Patrons Affiliate group, please contact Morgan Wilson at mwilson@columbusmuseum.com or 706-748-2562 ext. 540
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
The Grand Columbus Whitewater Paddle
Sat, Aug 25, 2018
Record breaking whitewater rafting, zip-lining, live music and cold beer - The 2018 Grand Columbus Whitewater Paddle on August 25 is better and wetter than ever. The Grand is the largest weekend of whitewater rafting in Columbus history hosting more than 1,200 paddlers on the Chattahoochee River and featuring a Saturday afternoon riverside party celebrating Columbus - the best adventure city in Georgia!
Bites of Uptown Food Tour
On multiple days
This walking, culinary tour will showcase restaurants in Uptown Columbus.
An Exploration in Mixed Media with Shelley Helms Fleishman
Sat, Aug 25, 2018
Join artist Shelley Helms Fleishman to learn techniques for creating texture and depth using a variety of papers, pastes, paints, pencils, and inks. All supplies provided for a three to four hour class using composition planning, color mixing, and layer application to create interesting (and beautiful!) abstract works. Leave with a completed 20x20 canvas work, suitable for hanging. Limited to 12 students. View Shelley's work at https://leighandpaige.com/collections/shelley-fleishman-1
Christo Rei Reiki Do Classes
On multiple days
Reiki Do is a Japanese bioenergetics technique for stress reduction and empowerment which can also alleviate physical symptoms and facilitate spiritual growth. Levels 1 - 3 Christo Rei Reiki Do classes are offered. For information and to register, call Dr. Chan, 706-563-3539, any day after 10 am.
Teen Yarn Sculpture Workshop
Sat, Aug 25, 2018
Instructor: Liz Lovin Participants will draw inspiration from the knitted sculptures of artist Nathan Vincent to create their own large scale yarn sculptures in the studio. Register by August 17;
ROLLER DERBY: Muscogee Roller Girls vs Panhandle United
Sat, Aug 25, 2018
ROLLER DERBY: Muscogee Roller Girls vs Panhandle United