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April
Riverfest
At the River
706-324-7417
Admission Charged
A Top Twenty Event in the Southeast,
Riverfest features the Folklife Village: folk art, fine art, juried arts
and crafts show, youth art, Native American Primitive Skills, Living
History, Historic House Tours; Salisbury Fair: Children's Interactive
Area, Food Court, National, Regional, & Local Entertainment, Antique
Cars, Children's Stage and Carnival; Greater Columbus Pig Jig Cook-off.
Cal for exact dates and hours
Late August
Country’s Annual Midnight Express
706-563-7604
3137 Mercury Drive
Admission Fee for Race
5K Race that begins at Midnight! The
bands begin playing around 8:30 p.m., featuring Cornbread! Proceeds
benefit local visually impaired!
Call for exact date and directions
October
The Chattahoochee Valley Annual National
Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk
706-317-5540
Admission Charged
The Buddy Walk is a one mile walk that
was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to celebrate
October, National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and provides an annual
public platform for advocacy. It brings together people with Down
syndrome and their families, teachers, friends and co-workers to promote
acceptance and inclusion for the children and adults with Down syndrome
and to raise funds for education, research and advocacy programs.
The Buddy Walk will begin at 11:30 am
PGA Tour Buick Challenge Golf Tournament
706-324-0411
1-888-4CHALLENGE
Admission Charged
One of Georgia’s oldest professional golf tournaments; this event is
held each fall at Callaway Gardens. Tournament week includes two Pro-Am
events, allowing amateurs to play with the top golfers, youth clinics
and four rounds of Championship Golf. Proceeds benefit a number of area
charities including the Boys Clubs and Girls Clubs.
Call for exact date and time
November
Columbus Steeplechase at Callaway
Gardens
1017 Second Avenue
706-324-6252
Admission Charged
The Steeplechase at Callaway, known now
as the "event of the season" and always falling on the first Saturday in
November, brings family and friends together to watch thoroughbred
horses race over timber and brush hurdles. Tailgating together, either
in box seats or in the infield, guests select their favorite horse in
each of the five sanctioned races and cheer them to the finish; they
entertain their children with pony rides, Jack Russell Terrier races,
rock wall climbing or Bare Ware Pottery opportunities. There are
bagpipers and blacksmiths, as well as the parade of Midland Foxhounds
and the WGSY Sunny 100 Tailgate Competition. Additional activities
include two junior races for selected competitive riders sixteen and
younger, a chefs' competition and a raffle. The day includes a variety
of entertainment for all ages.
Call for exact days and hours
Arts and Entertainment
Columbus Ballet
2952 Sue Mack Drive
Columbus, GA 31906
706-322-3181
Call for schedule and directions
Admission Charged
The Columbus Ballet invites guest
dancers, soloists and instructors on a regular basis to perform and
teach, and will offer special scholarships to children who otherwise
could not participate in ballet training. Special programs and lectures
are offered to local area schools and organizations so that exposure to
ballet is accessible outside the theater.
River Center for the Performing Arts
935 First Avenue
Columbus, GA
706-256-3600
Call for schedule and hours of
operations
Admission Charged
Welcome to a new showplace for the 21st
century. A 2000-seat hall for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and
touring attractions. A 450-seat recital hall and magnificent organ, an
intimate 150-seat studio theater and the downtown home for the Columbus
State University Schwob School of Music.
Bradley Theatre
1241 Broadway, Columbus GA 31901
706-321-9098
Admission Charged
Located in the Historic Uptown Columbus Landmark District, the Bradley
Theatre was opened to the public by Paramount Pictures on July 2, 1940.
Named after the founder of the Columbus-based W. C. Bradley Co., the
theatre was designed in the grand tradition of the Golden Age of motion
pictures utilizing neo classical and art deco architecture. The theatre
possesses one of the most impressive stages and proscenium arches in the
country. Currently, the theatre hosts concerts, theatre, corporate
functions and a variety of special events.
Call for schedule
The Human Experience Theatre
1047 Broadway, Columbus GA 31901
706-323-3689
Admission Charged
The Human Experience (THE) Theatre is a non-profit, community theatre
dedicated to preserving and enhancing the theatre arts in Columbus. THE
productions include original, traditional, alternative, children's,
dramatic, and musical plays in a cabaret-styled setting where you are
invited to bring your own dinner.
Call for schedule
Liberty Theatre
813 8th Avenue, Columbus GA 31901
706-653-7566
Admission Charged
Originally opened in 1924, the theatre hosted movies, concerts, dances
and vaudeville acts, including many big-name entertainers, before
closing in 1974. A non-profit organization and the city worked to obtain
a federal grant in 1993 and the Liberty was restored and reopened in
Nov. 1996. Today, the 300-seat theatre is once again hosting a variety
of theatre, musical and special events.
Call for schedule
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
13 East 10th Street, Columbus GA 31902
706-653-7993
Admission Charged
Welcome to a new showplace for the 21st century: a 2000-seat hall for
the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and touring attractions, a 450-seat
recital hall and magnificent organ. an intimate 150-seat studio theater,
a downtown home for the Columbus State University Schwob School of Music
and support facilities for many regional organizations.
Call for schedule
Springer Opera House
103 10th Street, Columbus GA 31901
706-324-5714
Admission Charged
Built in 1871, the Springer Opera House is a National Historic Landmark
and the celebrated State Theatre of Georgia. The Springer Opera House
hosts a regular season of productions, plus a variety of events by local
groups.
Call for schedule
Sports
Baseball - Columbus Catfish Minor League Team
Stadium Address:
Columbus Catfish
Golden Park
100 4th St.
Columbus, GA 31901
Baseball – Class A RedStixx (Cleveland
Indians)
Columbus GA 31902-1886
706-571-8866
Admission Charged
The RedStixx, South Atlantic League affiliate of the Cleveland Indians,
play 71 home games between Apr.-Sept. The RedStixx home field is Golden
Park, located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River.
Call for schedule
Basketball – NBDL Columbus
Riverdragons
18 East 11th Street
Columbus GA 31902
Admission Charged
Selected as one of eight mid-size cities, Columbus is the home of the
NBDL Columbus Riverdragons, a new development league of the National
Basketball Association (NBA). Designed to promote the sport of
basketball, the NBDL offers players the opportunity to develop their
talent in a highly competitive atmosphere under the NBA’s umbrella. The
NBDL will play a full-season schedule from November through April. In
addition to being a source of on-court talent for the NBA’s 29 teams,
the NBDL will serves as a diverse human resources pool for the NBA and
its teams by training employees in management, operations, public
relations, sales and marketing positions.
Call for schedule
Football – AF2 WarDogs
P O Box 1505
Columbus GA 31902-1505
706-653-7789
Admission Charged
Eight home games April to July.
Call for exact schedule
Hockey – CHL Cottonmouths
P O Box 1886
Columbus GA 31902-1886
706-571-0086
Admission Charged
The Cottonmouths play 35 home games between Oct. and Apr. The
Cottonmouths play at the Columbus Civic Center.
Call for schedule
PGA Tour Buick Challenge Golf
Tournament (October)
706-324-0411
1-888-4CHALLENGE
Admission Charged
One of Georgia’s oldest professional golf tournaments; this event is
held each fall at Callaway Gardens. Tournament week includes two Pro-Am
events, allowing amateurs to play with the top golfers, youth clinics
and four rounds of Championship Golf. Proceeds benefit a number of area
charities including the Boys Clubs and Girls Clubs.
Call for exact dates
The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens
706-324-6252
Admission Charged
The third leg of the million dollar Sport of Kings Challenge
international series; The Steeplechase is held at Callaway Gardens.
Proceeds benefit the arts in the Region, primarily the Springer Opera
House, the Columbus Museum, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and the Ida
Cason Foundation.
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