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Special Advertising Section:36 She Tags Gift ideas from local retailers
reGuLars6 Just a Minute
8 Out & About Local events
10 Fashion Party attire
16 She Finds Accessories that sparkle
22 Health & Beauty Winter workouts
25 She Says Views from the street
42 She Designs DIY projects
44 Cuisine Holiday drinks
48 Connect + Engage Networking groups and events
18 Laura ChasseMarathon coordinator
30 Oksana Luibičeva-Pickens Finding joy in painting
26 Brigid CollinsTelling stories of adventure
16Micro clutch by Street Level ($36.95, from Red Lips Spatique)
JANUARY 21, 2014
EDITOR Jenny elig
COPY EDITOR Katharine smith
SENIOR GRAPHIC ARTIST amanda Waltz
WRITERSKay Jernigan McGriffteresa NicodemusJennifer M. Willhite
PHOTOGRAPHERS Carla Clarkapril Knox
andrew LakerChet strange
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Fall fun around Columbus
Twist and Shout! Learn an expert’s tips on wrapping gifts, take in some stand-up comedy or kick up your heels on New Year’s Eve
GIRlS NIGHT OuT FAMIlY FuN DATE NIGHT
Nov. 22Acrylic Art with a Twist
Enjoy an evening of creative fun with friends at this winter wine and painting
class taught by Michelle Reardon. Cheers to each masterpiece as you paint the night
away. Bring your own wine. Time: 5 p.m. Cost: $25. Location: Tri-State Artisans, 422
Washington St., Columbus. Information: (812) 528-5748, tsartisans.com.
Nov. 24Gift Wrap Class
A fun, hands-on class with the library’s award-winning gift wrap artist, Jessica Hendry. Re-ceive practical instruction in basic wrapping
techniques and learn how to twist and tie ribbons into beautiful bows with ease. Par-ticipants are asked to bring two rectangular small or medium-size gifts to wrap. Supplies
will be provided. Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, Red Room, 536 Fifth St., Columbus.
Information: mybcpl.org.
Dec. 8Holiday Cookie Decorating
Instructor Treva Lambert, owner of The Origi-nal Party Mart, brings 33 years of decorating
cakes and cookies to the table to demon-strate how to decorate Santa, snowmen and
bell cookies. Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, Red Room, 536 Fifth St., Columbus.
Information: mybcpl.org.
Dec. 31YES Comedy Showcase:
Mike ArmstrongMike Armstrong is a former police officer
from Louisville, Kentucky, who’s now a sea-soned comedian. He is a regular guest on “The Bob and Tom Show,” with TV credits
ranging from “Oprah” to “CBS Morning News” to “Good Morning America.” This event is
rated G — for all ages. Time: 8 to 10 p.m. Cost: $20 advance, $25 door. Location: 328 Jackson
St., Columbus. Information: (812) 378-0377, yescinema.org, rooftopcomedy.com/watch/
PlottingMyRevenge.
Dec. 6The Festival of Lights Parade
This annual event features up to 100 floats and walking groups sponsored by local
corporations, businesses and community organizations. QMIX will provide musical
fireworks that immediately follow the parade. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Downtown
Columbus. Information: (812) 390-6912.
Jan. 2First Fridays: Ruditoonz
Bring the whole family out for Indiana’s own rock and roller for kids. This energetic show will get kids of all ages moving with lots of fun, original music. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: The Commons, 300 Washington
St., Columbus. Information: (812) 376-2681, ruditoonz.com.
Jan. 19Coretta Scott King and the
Fight for FreedomIn celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Columbus Area Arts Council presents
the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s produc-tion of “Coretta Scott King and the Fight for Freedom.” This musical is designed for third
through eighth grades. Time: 2 to 3 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. Information:
(812) 376-2681.
Dec. 12Holiday Dance
Come join the fun at this ballroom dance sponsored by Dance Indiana. Dress up and get out on the floor for a romantic evening
with someone special. Time: 7 to 10 p.m. Location: The Commons, 300 Washington St.,
Columbus. Information: (812) 350-5545.
Dec. 13Yes Classic Film Series — “White Christmas”
Enjoy a night out at this special showing of the 1954 classic “White Christmas,” starring Bing Crosby. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $5. Location:
Yes Cinema, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Infor-mation: (812) 378-0377, yescinema.org.
Dec. 14Columbus Indiana
Philharmonic: A Community Christmas Gathering
Enjoy holiday music by the Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir (CICC) and the
Columbus Indiana Philharmonic. Perfor-mances will include timeless favorites and
fresh new songs, including a carol sing-a-long. Time: 3 and 7 p.m. Location:
Columbus North High School auditorium, 1400 25th St., Columbus. Information:
(812) 376-2638, ext. 110, thecip.org.
Dec. 31New Year’s Eve
at The CommonsRing in the New Year in style. Cash-bar
cocktail hour and dinner catered by Jordy’s. Enjoy a wide mix of music. Time: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost: $125 per couple. Location: The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus.
Information: (812) 371-1462.
Pictured above: The Christmas tree at Columbus City Hall is lighted following the Festival
of Lights Parade. Photo by Andrew Laker.
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each issue we ask women a different question.this month:
“How do you beat the winter blues?”
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6 Women of 16th St.
31771839Exhale w/Hope
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