Columbus State University's department of art just dedicated the Norman Shannon and Emmy Lou P. Illges Gallery in the brand-new Corn Center for the Visual Arts downtown.
The address is 6 W. 10th St., but to get to the gallery, go in the Front Avenue entrance. You can park on the street or in the RiverCenter's parking garage. If you park in the lot at the Galleria Riverside, make sure that you park in the slots that are NOT marked in green. Those are for CSU personnel and you will be ticketed.
The 2007 Faculty Exhibition opens the 2007-08 CSU season with a reception 6-8 p.m. Thursday. And if you can't make it to the reception, the gallery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. This exhibit runs through Oct. 19.
I saw it during a preview Monday and it's fantastic.
It features the work of Elizabeth R. McFalls, Tina Reuterberg, Orion Wertz, Jeff Kaller, Genie Bates, Trish Ramsay, Mike McFalls, Charles J. Hemard III, Claudia Evans Williams, Mara Adamitz Scrupe and Hannah Israel.
Go see what the art professors are doing. You'll be enlightened.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Thursday, September 6, 2007
John Scott Evans and an uh, oh
First things first.
I messed up in my column in To Do today. I was writing about Harris County High School production of "The Wizard of Oz," and said it opens today. It doesn't. I had the last part of it correct, but I sure hope you don't go to the school tonight. You might see a rehearsal, but the auditorium won't be open for business.
The correct dates are 7 p.m. Sept. 13-14, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sept. 15 and 2 p.m. Sept. 16.
So sorry.
And John Scott Evans. That young man is so talented and so nice. Once, after I wrote a story about him, he came by the newsroom with a beautiful little African violet. That plant thrived. The amazing thing is I have a black thumb and have killed many, many plants. That Africa violet was gorgeous. One day, it was gone. Someone stole it from my desk. I hope it died right away.
Anyway, I just love John. He's been away from Columbus for a while, but we'll get two chances to see him perform.
He'll be at the Phenix City Amphitheatre tonight at 7 p.m. with another of my favorite musicians, David Ragsdale. Tickets are $10.
Then tomorrow, he'll perform at 9 p.m. at The Loft, where he'll be recording another "Live at the Loft" CD. Those tickets are also $10.
If you like jazz guitar at its best, go see John Scott Evans either tonight or Friday.
You'll be glad you did.
I messed up in my column in To Do today. I was writing about Harris County High School production of "The Wizard of Oz," and said it opens today. It doesn't. I had the last part of it correct, but I sure hope you don't go to the school tonight. You might see a rehearsal, but the auditorium won't be open for business.
The correct dates are 7 p.m. Sept. 13-14, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sept. 15 and 2 p.m. Sept. 16.
So sorry.
And John Scott Evans. That young man is so talented and so nice. Once, after I wrote a story about him, he came by the newsroom with a beautiful little African violet. That plant thrived. The amazing thing is I have a black thumb and have killed many, many plants. That Africa violet was gorgeous. One day, it was gone. Someone stole it from my desk. I hope it died right away.
Anyway, I just love John. He's been away from Columbus for a while, but we'll get two chances to see him perform.
He'll be at the Phenix City Amphitheatre tonight at 7 p.m. with another of my favorite musicians, David Ragsdale. Tickets are $10.
Then tomorrow, he'll perform at 9 p.m. at The Loft, where he'll be recording another "Live at the Loft" CD. Those tickets are also $10.
If you like jazz guitar at its best, go see John Scott Evans either tonight or Friday.
You'll be glad you did.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
War Eagle!
I just had a birthday yesterday and I'm a little slower than I was on Sunday. I truly thought I'd write this post earlier. But I was pooped.
I was invited to the Auburn-Kansas State game by my good friend Geri Davis. Her family always tailgates at the home games. Saturday, it was Geri and her husband, Charles; son, Scott and his wife, Capri; son, Chuck and his wife Julie and their son, Ben. The eighth Davis was Will, Geri and Charles' grandson. Will's mom is Danni Davis Harris.
I knew all of them except Scott and Capri. And they are just as warm and friendly as the rest of the Davis clan.
I really had no idea what to expect Saturday.
They have their spot staked out behind the Telfair Peet Theatre. Scott and Capri were already there, with a tent and table. They had a portable generator so they could watch other games. And they had a portable air conditioner just in case we needed it!
I ate until I was stuffed. Scott was on one of the Food Network's famous challenges in 2004. It was the tailgate challenge and he got second place for his AU-Some Burgers. And they are truly awesome.
He also grilled some bratwurst. Capri made dips and so did Julie. Geri made pigs-in-blankets. And I made egg rolls.
Oh, we left Columbus at 12:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. game!
That meant I had plenty of time to eat. We did walk around a little bit.
I told my mother that the best part of the whole day was the Tiger Walk. I could not believe the size of those football players. Those boys are huge. I couldn't believe the number of people who lined the streets the cheer on the team. Julie told me that for some games, the crowds are even bigger.
The weather was perfect. It was overcast for most of the day. Oh, well, then it rained just before the game started.
Fortunately, Geri packed ponchos. I never got wet. But that meant the eagle couldn't fly. And that's what I really, really wanted to see.
The game was OK. The team needs some work because they almost got beaten. It was in the latter part of the fourth quarter when the team looked like they decided they wanted to win.
I got home around 12:30 a.m., which meant I spent about 12 hours traveling to and from Auburn, tailgating and going to a game.
I had the best time!
I'd recommend it to anyone. I'm hoping that Dimon's going to let me go to some of the other games to judge the best tailgating contest that we're doing.
I'm an expert on tailgating now.
I was invited to the Auburn-Kansas State game by my good friend Geri Davis. Her family always tailgates at the home games. Saturday, it was Geri and her husband, Charles; son, Scott and his wife, Capri; son, Chuck and his wife Julie and their son, Ben. The eighth Davis was Will, Geri and Charles' grandson. Will's mom is Danni Davis Harris.
I knew all of them except Scott and Capri. And they are just as warm and friendly as the rest of the Davis clan.
I really had no idea what to expect Saturday.
They have their spot staked out behind the Telfair Peet Theatre. Scott and Capri were already there, with a tent and table. They had a portable generator so they could watch other games. And they had a portable air conditioner just in case we needed it!
I ate until I was stuffed. Scott was on one of the Food Network's famous challenges in 2004. It was the tailgate challenge and he got second place for his AU-Some Burgers. And they are truly awesome.
He also grilled some bratwurst. Capri made dips and so did Julie. Geri made pigs-in-blankets. And I made egg rolls.
Oh, we left Columbus at 12:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. game!
That meant I had plenty of time to eat. We did walk around a little bit.
I told my mother that the best part of the whole day was the Tiger Walk. I could not believe the size of those football players. Those boys are huge. I couldn't believe the number of people who lined the streets the cheer on the team. Julie told me that for some games, the crowds are even bigger.
The weather was perfect. It was overcast for most of the day. Oh, well, then it rained just before the game started.
Fortunately, Geri packed ponchos. I never got wet. But that meant the eagle couldn't fly. And that's what I really, really wanted to see.
The game was OK. The team needs some work because they almost got beaten. It was in the latter part of the fourth quarter when the team looked like they decided they wanted to win.
I got home around 12:30 a.m., which meant I spent about 12 hours traveling to and from Auburn, tailgating and going to a game.
I had the best time!
I'd recommend it to anyone. I'm hoping that Dimon's going to let me go to some of the other games to judge the best tailgating contest that we're doing.
I'm an expert on tailgating now.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Jessica
Today is Jessica's birthday. I cannot believe my niece is 20.
I remember when she turned 10, she bitterly complained that Princess Diana died on her birthday, and everyone was talking about that, instead of remembering that it was her birthday.
Now that she's older, I think she knows that the world does not revolve around her. In fact, she's going to do a great deal of good for the world. I know it.
When Jess came home from the University of Florida this summer, she announced that she's a vegan. She really wants to do good things. She worked as an intern for Cathy Williams and the NeighborWorks Columbus office this summer. Cathy is still raving about how she loves Jess. Cathy graduated from Spencer High School with Fred in 1975, so she's known us for a long time. But she had not met Jess until this summer.
So next summer, I expect she'll be in some third world country. Or rather economically undeveloped country as she corrected me one night!
I hope she stays like this forever, though sadly, I'm sure she'll be disillusioned some day.
In the meantime, happy birthday, baby girl!
I remember when she turned 10, she bitterly complained that Princess Diana died on her birthday, and everyone was talking about that, instead of remembering that it was her birthday.
Now that she's older, I think she knows that the world does not revolve around her. In fact, she's going to do a great deal of good for the world. I know it.
When Jess came home from the University of Florida this summer, she announced that she's a vegan. She really wants to do good things. She worked as an intern for Cathy Williams and the NeighborWorks Columbus office this summer. Cathy is still raving about how she loves Jess. Cathy graduated from Spencer High School with Fred in 1975, so she's known us for a long time. But she had not met Jess until this summer.
So next summer, I expect she'll be in some third world country. Or rather economically undeveloped country as she corrected me one night!
I hope she stays like this forever, though sadly, I'm sure she'll be disillusioned some day.
In the meantime, happy birthday, baby girl!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Tailgating at Auburn University
I have never been to a college football game.
Ever.
Wait. Let me amend that.
I have been to two bowl games where Auburn University played. One was a Peach Bowl in Atlanta and the other was the Blockbuster Bowl at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami. The Blockbuster Bowl is now called something else and Joe Robbie is now called Dolphin Stadium.
Why? My brother, Fred, decided that we should go.
The first one was the Peach Bowl and it was in the old Fulton County Stadium. I just remember that I've never been colder in my life. I was wearing long underwear, heavy socks, rain boots, a sweater, sweatshirt and rain jacket. Oh, and gloves. It was raining and freezing. We were miserable. I can't even remember the other team.
The second one was when Fred still lived in South Florida and we went down there to visit over the Christmas holiday. That day was nothing like the first bowl game I went to. It was warm. I think we were wearing shorts that day. And I can't remember the other team for that game, either.
This Saturday, I'm going to see Auburn play in its own stadium.
My good friend Geri Davis e-mailed me and said she had an extra ticket and would I like to go.
Sure!
I know that they tailgate. Her son, Scott, even has an air conditioner for the tent! Can you imagine?
I'm going to have so much fun. I'll let you know how it went.
Ever.
Wait. Let me amend that.
I have been to two bowl games where Auburn University played. One was a Peach Bowl in Atlanta and the other was the Blockbuster Bowl at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami. The Blockbuster Bowl is now called something else and Joe Robbie is now called Dolphin Stadium.
Why? My brother, Fred, decided that we should go.
The first one was the Peach Bowl and it was in the old Fulton County Stadium. I just remember that I've never been colder in my life. I was wearing long underwear, heavy socks, rain boots, a sweater, sweatshirt and rain jacket. Oh, and gloves. It was raining and freezing. We were miserable. I can't even remember the other team.
The second one was when Fred still lived in South Florida and we went down there to visit over the Christmas holiday. That day was nothing like the first bowl game I went to. It was warm. I think we were wearing shorts that day. And I can't remember the other team for that game, either.
This Saturday, I'm going to see Auburn play in its own stadium.
My good friend Geri Davis e-mailed me and said she had an extra ticket and would I like to go.
Sure!
I know that they tailgate. Her son, Scott, even has an air conditioner for the tent! Can you imagine?
I'm going to have so much fun. I'll let you know how it went.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Pottery show
I always say that when I retire, I'm going to learn how to throw a pot.
I'd do it now except I'd have to cut my nails really short and I'm loath to do that. My fingers are short enough! When I have really short nails, my hands look like they belong to a 5-year-old. My hands really look like a toddler's, complete with dimples. Really. Well, now that I'm almost 55-years-old, I do have a couple of age spots and a scar on my left hand where my Chihuahua, Chipper, got me two weeks ago. Chipper, who is, as you know, an ill-tempered little boy, got mad at me when I told him he had to go out. He didn't want to go out and he didn't like it that I told him he had to, so he struck out at me.
I digress.
There's a pottery show called "Perspectives '07" at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, 34 School St., in Watkinsville, Ga. Watkinsville, I'm told, is just south of Athens.
Our very own Jeff Kaller and Tina Reuterberg, who teach at Columbus State University's art department, will have their pots in the show. Other area potters, Stephen Hawks of Lumpkin and Allen Gee of Greenville, are among the 50 Georgia potters in the show.
The opening reception is 6-9 p.m. Friday and it costs $5.
The regular hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1-19. The exhibit is free. And remember, you can buy many of the works on display.
There are two workshops: "Image Transfer to Ceramics Without Firing," 9 a.m.-noon and "From Pet Portraits to Complex Conceptual Elitist Installation Imagery: Success with Laser Print Transfers," 1-4 p.m. Saturday. The fee is $55 for each; $60 for both. Lunch is included.
"Simple Glaze," an exhibit of pots by Geoff Pickett, can be seen Sept. 1-19 in the Members Gallery.
And then there's the Athens Pottery Studio Tours, 1-5 p.m. Sept. 9. It's free.
Call 706-769-4565, or go to www.ocaf.com
I'd do it now except I'd have to cut my nails really short and I'm loath to do that. My fingers are short enough! When I have really short nails, my hands look like they belong to a 5-year-old. My hands really look like a toddler's, complete with dimples. Really. Well, now that I'm almost 55-years-old, I do have a couple of age spots and a scar on my left hand where my Chihuahua, Chipper, got me two weeks ago. Chipper, who is, as you know, an ill-tempered little boy, got mad at me when I told him he had to go out. He didn't want to go out and he didn't like it that I told him he had to, so he struck out at me.
I digress.
There's a pottery show called "Perspectives '07" at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, 34 School St., in Watkinsville, Ga. Watkinsville, I'm told, is just south of Athens.
Our very own Jeff Kaller and Tina Reuterberg, who teach at Columbus State University's art department, will have their pots in the show. Other area potters, Stephen Hawks of Lumpkin and Allen Gee of Greenville, are among the 50 Georgia potters in the show.
The opening reception is 6-9 p.m. Friday and it costs $5.
The regular hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1-19. The exhibit is free. And remember, you can buy many of the works on display.
There are two workshops: "Image Transfer to Ceramics Without Firing," 9 a.m.-noon and "From Pet Portraits to Complex Conceptual Elitist Installation Imagery: Success with Laser Print Transfers," 1-4 p.m. Saturday. The fee is $55 for each; $60 for both. Lunch is included.
"Simple Glaze," an exhibit of pots by Geoff Pickett, can be seen Sept. 1-19 in the Members Gallery.
And then there's the Athens Pottery Studio Tours, 1-5 p.m. Sept. 9. It's free.
Call 706-769-4565, or go to www.ocaf.com
Friday, August 24, 2007
Where to Park in Uptown Columbus
If you're scared to come downtown at night, it's probably been a while since you've been downtown.
Like 30 years.
I've worked downtown for more than that and I've never felt unsafe. And I've walked around at night by myself, leaving work to go to various parking garages.
One of the best things that the Columbus Business Improvement District has done recently is put out a brochure called "Where to Park in Uptown Columbus."
You can pick it up practically anywhere downtown.
There's a map that shows points of interest and all the lots where you can park.
I always laugh when I see people circling the blocks looking for a parking spot on Broadway. All you have to do is go down a block to the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts' parking garage. At night and weekends, it's free. During the day, it costs $2 to park.
OK, so you might have to walk half a block. Big deal.
If you're by yourself and feel jittery about walking to and from your parking spot to say, a restaurant, the RiverCenter or the Springer Opera House, all you have to do is call BID and ask for an escort. Those cheerful guys in purple (officially, they're called Hospitality Patrol Ambassadors) are on duty from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 2:30-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Just call 706-322-9078 or if you see them walking around, ask them for help.
Or take your entourage. That's what I do.
Like 30 years.
I've worked downtown for more than that and I've never felt unsafe. And I've walked around at night by myself, leaving work to go to various parking garages.
One of the best things that the Columbus Business Improvement District has done recently is put out a brochure called "Where to Park in Uptown Columbus."
You can pick it up practically anywhere downtown.
There's a map that shows points of interest and all the lots where you can park.
I always laugh when I see people circling the blocks looking for a parking spot on Broadway. All you have to do is go down a block to the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts' parking garage. At night and weekends, it's free. During the day, it costs $2 to park.
OK, so you might have to walk half a block. Big deal.
If you're by yourself and feel jittery about walking to and from your parking spot to say, a restaurant, the RiverCenter or the Springer Opera House, all you have to do is call BID and ask for an escort. Those cheerful guys in purple (officially, they're called Hospitality Patrol Ambassadors) are on duty from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 2:30-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Just call 706-322-9078 or if you see them walking around, ask them for help.
Or take your entourage. That's what I do.
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