A word or three from Steve

First off, Jo and I would like to thank band members for the generous Christmas card, and the many good wishes and witty comments. We enjoyed reading all of them, and will definitely enjoy the enclosed gift cards. It goes…

Holiday Concert details

The Holiday Concert is this Sunday at Asbury United Methodist Church. Loading: 12:45 p.m. from Central MS — please help! In seats: 1:30 p.m. Concert begins: 2 p.m. Reload: Afterward, please help reload the truck and unload at the school…

Fall concert Oct. 17

The Spring Concert is this Sunday, April 18, at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1751 27th St. in Columbus. Loading: 12:45 p.m. from Central MS — please help! In seats: 1:30 p.m. Concert begins: 2 p.m. Reload: Afterward, please help reload…

In Memorium

For the fall concert, we’ll be playing a tribute to John Marshall and other former band members, composed by our own Shawn Bentz. As we rehearse just a couple more times before the concert, here is a synthesized version to…

Thanks for another great season!

Great job, CCBers! The Jackson County Fair always is one of our best crowds, and it didn’t disappoint. It was a wonderful finale to another season of great performances. Enjoy your month off, and we’ll see you when rehearsals resume…

Jackson County Fair

Monday is our final rehearsal of the season, and Tuesday is our final concert at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Brownstown — always one of our most enthusiastic crowds. Traffic gets heavy and parking gets distant, so be sure to…

John Marshall services

It’s with great sadness I bring you news of the passing of a true Columbus City Band legend. John Marshall, a 68-year CCB member, passed away Friday evening. He was 83. [Updated 7/11] The showing is 4-7:30 p.m. Monday and…

Bart County Fair 2010

We’re kicking off food-on-a-stick season with Monday’s concert at the Bartholomew County Fair. Note that a couple of changes are in store for this year. Concert is Monday, July 12, at the fairgrounds south of Columbus on Hwy 11. Load:…

Get parking passes at tonight’s rehearsal

Reminder: We do have rehearsal tonight. It’s the last one before the Bartholomew County Fair concert. So be there for practice as well as to pick up your parking pass for next Monday’s gig. And another thing: If you need…

Brownstown Patriotic Program

Sunday’s concert is on the courthouse square in Brownstown, on U.S. 50 between Walnut and Cross streets. Equipment: We need help to load/unload at Central Middle School. Load at CMS: 12:15 p.m., get the trailer on the road by 12:30…

No rehearsal May 31

There will be no band rehearsal on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. Rehearsals resume Monday, June 7 — with just three to go before the Brownstown Patriotic Program. Remember: We’ll now be parking on the east end of the middle…

Republic editorial: Art support key to city’s future

Excerpt from Columbus Republic editorial on Sunday, May 23, 2010: “The apparent demise of Popfest has cast a shadow over the Columbus arts community. “So far, no organizers or sponsors have stepped forward to stage the 30-year-old popular summertime musical…