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Cigarette Girl: Rock ‘N Roll With the Occasional Cough

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Cigarette Girl: Rock ‘N Roll With the Occasional Cough

On first listen, you would never believe that local band Cigarette Girl is anything other than wholly original. Their chosen material may be covers, but that doesn’t stop them from making each track their own and filling every inch of the stage with unparalleled energy and musicianship.  It should come as no surprise that the band is home to a stellar cast of players: Grammy nominated and nationally touring drummer Sean O’Rourke; multifaceted guitarist, recording…

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The Shelby Brothers – Music Family

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The Shelby Brothers – Music Family

A fixture of the Columbus music scene, Jesse Shelby has for years been gifting our community with beautiful music, soft spoken kindness, and a true investment in doing good through his art. Collaboration has always been at the forefront of his endeavors, and his current venture, The Shelby Brothers, is no different. The Shelby Brothers is a four-piece band composed of Jesse and his brother, Hank Shelby, on guitar and vocals, Evan Collins on bass,…

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Neal Lucas – Music in the Making

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Though it is not the easiest task to take the sum of a man, Neal Lucas seems like the sort unlikely to stake his identity in ego. His grasp of the beautiful simplicity which makes life meaningful is apparent in both his demeanor and his music. He sings of green-eyed girls keeping secrets, and the worst parts of ourselves we drag home to our partners at the end of the day, and about how, just…

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Jess Jones Boudoir- Not Just Photo Work

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Jess Jones Boudoir- Not Just Photo Work

In the past, many cultures believed a photograph could “steal” a subject’s soul. Yet it is this magic that lends photography its unique power. To feel so seen, so literally and emotionally exposed, is a knowing that many would face with trepidation. It is that raw humanity, however, which creates art. A true artist, Jess Jones’ ability to elicit and capture this moment of pure emotion through her photography truly sets her apart. Her work…

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We Tried The Animal Farm – And We Liked It #TastyAF

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We Tried The Animal Farm – And We Liked It #TastyAF

Your experience at The Animal Farm begins the moment you walk in. Quaint home decor and casual vibes makes it feel like a place where everybody knows somebody. Complete with a fully stocked shelf of spirits to imbibe on the right and a huge, beautiful art piece by local artist, Katie Jacobson on the left of the entry room, the restaurant glows with a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere. Walking in, it feels like a neat neighborhood…

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Artist Spotlight – Cora King & King Gallery

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Artist Spotlight – Cora King & King Gallery

Local art shapes the community, and in turn, the community shapes local art. Invaluable to a vibrant city, art offers a wordless commentary on life, an expression that crosses all boundaries, to be received uniquely by each person who takes the time to look and see. And, in seeing, each person leaves a little bit different than when they arrived. King Gallery is the newest addition to the colorful, magical shops of women-owned businesses that…

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Julie Umberger – Busy Hands

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Julie Umberger – Busy Hands

Scraps of paper, forgotten photographs, old magazines – these are the things that make Julie Umberger’s eyes light up. She knows she can take these bits and pieces and turn them into astounding creations. Each find is an opportunity to tell a story and spark inspiration for her viewers. Julie graduated in 2009 with her BFA in studio art and spent many years expressing herself through painting. About a year and a half ago, feeling…

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