Still Boxing By Monica Jones Some people slow down at 88. Jerry Farber books another show. “I’m still in the ring,” he said. “It’s late rounds, but I’m still boxing.” He was in Atlanta for a run of shows when we spoke — quick, warm, already moving — still stacking gigs like it’s a competitive sport. That’s Jerry. When I asked him how he’s still doing it, he didn’t go for the easy line. No…
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By Monica Jones You don’t have to know much about art to recognize when something is worth your time. You feel it when a room slows you down. When the work asks you to stand still. When beauty, history, and craft meet you without explanation and quietly say, stay with this. That’s what happens inside We Are the Drum and the Scribe, now on view at the Bo Bartlett Center. Drawn from the Black Art…
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Baddie, Spelled with a V By Monica Jones Some people leave Columbus and never look back. Most of us are not those people. Most of us are boomerangs – we go, we grow, we test ourselves somewhere bigger, louder, faster. Then, one day, we circle back to the place that built us. Not because we failed, but because we finally know what we’re building, and we want to build it here. That’s the energy behind…
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A Night Out with Riverdance By Monica Jones There are moments when we don’t need another obligation, another errand, or another item on the calendar. What we need instead is to step outside of our routine and into something that reminds us why we love being here at all. On February 10, Riverdance will arrive at RiverCenter with exactly that kind of invitation. For some, the name Riverdance brings up a set of familiar images:…
Read MoreThe Astrological Alchemy on 6th Street By Monica Jones The Vibe on 6th is a quantum leap for Columbus culture, forged in the fires of entrepreneurial necessity and guided by the lunar glow of the Full Moon Market. It’s a story the city needs right now—three titans of local hustle, each a veteran in the high-stakes game of keeping things interesting, finally joining forces to create a space so undeniably cool, it’s practically vibrating. Forget…
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Jerry Farber Lights Up Thanksgiving Eve By Monica Jones There are certain people in this world who don’t just walk into a room — they slide in like a spark on dry tinder and suddenly everyone’s ten degrees warmer. Jerry Farber is one of those people. If you’ve ever seen him onstage, in a coffee shop, in a Kroger aisle, or in the middle of a heartfelt ramble that somehow ends in a joke about…
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Ditch the Fam, Hit the Jam By Monica Jones For many of us, the night before Thanksgiving is a whirlwind of last-minute travel and frantic kitchen prep, but in Columbus, that Wednesday night has evolved into something much more meaningful: a high-energy homecoming. It’s a chance to connect with old friends, ditch the family (just for a few hours!), and, most importantly, support our community. This year’s Turkey Jam—a new annual live music festival and…
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A Cast of Characters Bring Exceptional Taste to Historical Home By Monica Jones The Goetchius House stands as a silent witness to Columbus’s history, but step inside, and you’ll discover a world far from quiet. It’s here, within these timeless walls, that a rich new story is being written—one woven with a deep-rooted passion for food, people, and the art of living. From the elegant upstairs dining room, Sapori del Mare, to the newly revitalized…
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JarFest Is Back By Monica Jones It started as a simple birthday party. Now, in its third year, JarFest has transformed into a full-blown music festival, a celebration of Jarfly’s seventh anniversary in Midtown and the area’s most vibrant showcase of food, atmosphere, and original music. We got to sit down with Chad Scrimpshire, one of the four key players behind Jarfly, to get the scoop on this year’s festivities. His passion is clear, especially…
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Soulful Sounds, Historic Ground – An Intimate Afternoon in Historic Talbotton By Local Staff A hush falls over the moss-draped oaks as the afternoon sun casts long shadows across the weathered, wooden façade of the Zion Episcopal Church. On Saturday, October 25, this beautiful, living relic of a bygone era will serve as the perfect backdrop for a truly powerful performance: “An Intimate Afternoon with Musicians,” featuring the Grammy-nominated blues sensation Jontavious Willis and the…
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