Viewing events for June 2018
Georgia Repertory Theatre: James and the Giant Peach
On multiple days
Focused on a young boy who befriends a colony of eccentric giant bugs who live inside a gigantic peach and their travels around the world, James and the Giant Peach explores themes of newfound family, standing up to cruel people, and the frightening but exciting period that is childhood.
Georgia Repertory Theatre: The Addams Family Musical
On multiple days
Everyone’s favorite creepy and kooky family is back in this ghostly musical comedy. The Addams Family is facing their biggest nightmare yet – Wednesday is getting married!
Pre-K Summer Camp – Crazy About Color
Mon, Jun 18, 2018 – Fri, Jun 22, 2018
Instructor: Lesley Jakovcic Are you crazy about color? If you love colors, then this camp at the Columbus Museum is just for you! Our color explorers will make discoveries about primary and secondary colors, experiment with paint mixing, and more! Color creators will learn about how different artists take inspiration from color, participate in story time, and create their own museum masterpieces!
Summer Concert Series
Thu, Jun 21, 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: Don Tipton
Fantastic Fridays – L’il Liza Jane
Fri, Jun 22, 2018
Storyteller Bobbie Pell has shared her love of stories with audiences for over 30 years. Join her as she uses her skills to bring American folklore to life in this exciting presentation of L’il Liza Jane.
Under The Stars Movie Night & Camp Out
Sat, Jun 23, 2018 – Sun, Jun 24, 2018
Join us for a fun evening with just the girls for a movie under the summer stars. Before you find your comfortable spot under the stars stop by our snack bar and grab some treats. We will have popcorn, peanuts, movie candy, and drinks. We will enjoy a movie, eat snacks, and have fun all while relaxing under the stars.
More Fun in Columbus!
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Georgia Repertory Theatre: James and the Giant Peach
On multiple days
Focused on a young boy who befriends a colony of eccentric giant bugs who live inside a gigantic peach and their travels around the world, James and the Giant Peach explores themes of newfound family, standing up to cruel people, and the frightening but exciting period that is childhood.
Public Ice Skating
On multiple days
Adult admission is $7 / kids 10 & under is $5 /Skate Rental is $3.
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
Passionate About Painting Summer Camp (Ages 5-7)
Mon, Jun 25, 2018 – Fri, Jun 29, 2018
Grab your brushes, prepare your palette, and paint! In this camp, students will learn about different mediums, including acrylic, watercolor and tempera. Campers will explore the Museum and gain inspiration from artists in the Museum’s permanent collection as well as explore the different ways that cultures from around the globe use paint. Our young artists will leave camp with a variety of new art making skills and a passion for painting!
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
Passionate About Painting Summer Camp (Ages 5-7)
Mon, Jun 25, 2018 – Fri, Jun 29, 2018
Grab your brushes, prepare your palette, and paint! In this camp, students will learn about different mediums, including acrylic, watercolor and tempera. Campers will explore the Museum and gain inspiration from artists in the Museum’s permanent collection as well as explore the different ways that cultures from around the globe use paint. Our young artists will leave camp with a variety of new art making skills and a passion for painting!
Georgia Repertory Theatre: James and the Giant Peach
On multiple days
Focused on a young boy who befriends a colony of eccentric giant bugs who live inside a gigantic peach and their travels around the world, James and the Giant Peach explores themes of newfound family, standing up to cruel people, and the frightening but exciting period that is childhood.
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
Passionate About Painting Summer Camp (Ages 5-7)
Mon, Jun 25, 2018 – Fri, Jun 29, 2018
Grab your brushes, prepare your palette, and paint! In this camp, students will learn about different mediums, including acrylic, watercolor and tempera. Campers will explore the Museum and gain inspiration from artists in the Museum’s permanent collection as well as explore the different ways that cultures from around the globe use paint. Our young artists will leave camp with a variety of new art making skills and a passion for painting!
Georgia Repertory Theatre: James and the Giant Peach
On multiple days
Focused on a young boy who befriends a colony of eccentric giant bugs who live inside a gigantic peach and their travels around the world, James and the Giant Peach explores themes of newfound family, standing up to cruel people, and the frightening but exciting period that is childhood.
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
Passionate About Painting Summer Camp (Ages 5-7)
Mon, Jun 25, 2018 – Fri, Jun 29, 2018
Grab your brushes, prepare your palette, and paint! In this camp, students will learn about different mediums, including acrylic, watercolor and tempera. Campers will explore the Museum and gain inspiration from artists in the Museum’s permanent collection as well as explore the different ways that cultures from around the globe use paint. Our young artists will leave camp with a variety of new art making skills and a passion for painting!
Georgia Repertory Theatre: James and the Giant Peach
On multiple days
Focused on a young boy who befriends a colony of eccentric giant bugs who live inside a gigantic peach and their travels around the world, James and the Giant Peach explores themes of newfound family, standing up to cruel people, and the frightening but exciting period that is childhood.
Columbus Artists' Guild June Meeting
Thu, Jun 28, 2018
The Columbus Artists' Guild June meeting features talented artist Judy Barr Dodds giving a presentation on "Textural Aspects.” Display of artwork and art book sale begins at 5:00p (including light refreshments!), business meeting and art demonstration follows at 6:00p. Free, open to the public.
Georgia Repertory Theatre: The Fox on the Fairway - Dinner Theatre
On multiple days
Join the Department of Theatre at its annual "Bring Your Own Dinner" Dinner Theatre production of "The Fox on the Fairway," a tribute from Ken Ludwig (Lend Me A Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s. The Fox On the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp which begins as Quail Valley Country Club prepares to take on archrival Crouching Squirrel in the annual Inter-Club golf tournament. With a sizable wager at stake, the contest plays out amidst three love affairs, a disappearing diamond, objectionable sweaters, and an exploding vase.
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
Passionate About Painting Summer Camp (Ages 5-7)
Mon, Jun 25, 2018 – Fri, Jun 29, 2018
Grab your brushes, prepare your palette, and paint! In this camp, students will learn about different mediums, including acrylic, watercolor and tempera. Campers will explore the Museum and gain inspiration from artists in the Museum’s permanent collection as well as explore the different ways that cultures from around the globe use paint. Our young artists will leave camp with a variety of new art making skills and a passion for painting!
Georgia Repertory Theatre: James and the Giant Peach
On multiple days
Focused on a young boy who befriends a colony of eccentric giant bugs who live inside a gigantic peach and their travels around the world, James and the Giant Peach explores themes of newfound family, standing up to cruel people, and the frightening but exciting period that is childhood.
Fantastic Fridays – Mission Space: Rescue Rendezvous
Fri, Jun 29, 2018
While reporting live, our science kid’s reporter, Kat, gets trapped on a space ship bound for outer regions of our galaxy! Audience volunteers must quickly form Kat’s Mission Control Rescue Team and use math, logic, music, and gaming to get her back. Our kids’ Mission Control Rescue Team must also solve mathematical equations to unravel celestial musical messages that give clues to rescue Kat.
Georgia Repertory Theatre: The Addams Family Musical
On multiple days
Everyone’s favorite creepy and kooky family is back in this ghostly musical comedy. The Addams Family is facing their biggest nightmare yet – Wednesday is getting married!
Local Historical & Sightseeing Tours of Columbus, Georgia
On multiple days
One-hour or two-hour tours of Columbus.
Georgia Repertory Theatre: James and the Giant Peach
On multiple days
Focused on a young boy who befriends a colony of eccentric giant bugs who live inside a gigantic peach and their travels around the world, James and the Giant Peach explores themes of newfound family, standing up to cruel people, and the frightening but exciting period that is childhood.
Bites of Uptown Food Tour
On multiple days
This walking, culinary tour will showcase restaurants in Uptown Columbus.
Public Ice Skating
On multiple days
Adult admission is $7 / kids 10 & under is $5 /Skate Rental is $3.
Georgia Repertory Theatre: The Addams Family Musical
On multiple days
Everyone’s favorite creepy and kooky family is back in this ghostly musical comedy. The Addams Family is facing their biggest nightmare yet – Wednesday is getting married!