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Georgia Poetry Circuit and the Carson McCullers Center Present: Aimee Nezhukumatathil Aimee Nezhukumatathil was born in Chicago to Filipina mother and South Indian father. She earned her BA and MFA from The Ohio State University and was a Diane Middlebrook Poetry Fellow at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She is the author of Miracle Fruit (2003, winner of the ForeWord Magazine Poetry Book of the Year and the Global Filipino Literary Award; At the Drive-In…

I’m a shameless dog person but I really do love cats too.  At PAWS Humane my coworkers and I share our space with an office cat named Bjorn.  This little guy manages to charm his way into the hearts of everyone he meets.  He is a special needs kitty with a bad ticker who we will love forever and will care for as long as he graces our presence. As cat fanciers already known these…

Sarah Tinsley is a graduate of Columbus State University. Native of Atlanta, she has lived in Midtown Columbus for the past 7 years. Her career in non-profits has led her to currently serve as Membership Manager at The Columbus Museum. Top Five Prettiest Streets in Midtown Columbus 1. Leonard Street 2. 16th Street 3. Carter Avenue 4. Linda Lane 5. Summit Drive Top Five Worst Parking Lots in Columbus 1. Macon Road Publix 2. Whittlesey…

Columbus may enjoy mild winters, so much so that we have, during our coldest month, outdoors events aplenty on our Wellness and Outdoors calendar (see the full magazine); but many of us find ourselves increasingly cooped up and, over these brief winter days, out of the sun. About 5 percent of Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which Psychology Today describes as “a type of depression that sets in during the short days of…

The Write Stuff: Teen Writing & Performance Workshop The Fountain City Teen Poetry Slam offers “The Write Stuff,” a free writing / performance workshop for area youth, ages 13 – 19. Jan. 6, noon 4:30 p.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road, Columbus Wedding Extravaganza A wedding in your future? Visit The Columbus Trade and Convention Center, you’ll find loads of vendors and everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams. $7….

We’ve come a long way over the past 150 years when it comes to animal welfare in the U.S. The original function of animal control was to limit the spread of rabies. This has, for all intents and purposes, been accomplished. The incidence of rabies in humans is extremely rare. Even so, too many animal control agencies have not changed their operational models in response to the current reality. It is only the most progressive…

Light the Spirit Annual Tree Lighting Gather with St. Francis Hospital to share in the season at their annual tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy music and holiday cheer, and after the program, stay for holiday treats, pictures with Santa and a Kids Zone with holiday crafts. Dec. 5, 6 – 8 p.m., St. Francis Hospital, 2122 Manchester Expressway, Columbus Christmas at Old Town Join this Southern Living-inspired community in all its festive adornment for the most…

We all want to make our community a better place. Sometimes, though, finding the time to be involved is the most difficult part of getting involved. Here we will offer a few simple, impactful ideas for small acts that can make a big difference. Founded in 1975 at Villanova University, National Homelessness and Hunger Awareness Week (Nov. 11 through 19) offers communities across the country the chance to join together in both dialogue about and…