I wonder if it’s going to rain every other day this summer? That seems to be the pattern. Well, it sure has not put a damper on all the “walks” we’ve had this spring. I talked with Lori Kiker, who was instrumental in putting together the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation walk, which took place April 1st at Golden Park. I asked for its history, and Lori told me she got involved in 2014. Quite a few…
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Beat the summer heat with these great exhibits and events, including art camp for kids and a new show dedicated to the region’s rich movie heritage Box City Summer Art Camp Historic Columbus brings two sessions of a summer art camp to provide children with an outlet for creativity and help develop an appreciation and awareness of their town. Campers will make their own buildings from cardboard boxes and build a community. Lunch and…
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These events are sure to sate your hunger and thirst with exciting flavors and experiences Green Island Farmer’s Market Visit the Green Island Farmer’s Market, hosted by Wheelhaus Provisions, every Tuesday between 6 and 9 p.m. for a food-focused, community-driven market open to the public. You can RSVP and sign up for a weekly newsletter if you want to know what produce will be available every week: eepurl.com/cs9dYj Every Tuesday, 6 – 9 p.m.,…
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Looking for some great live music to move you through the sultry month of June? Start with these shows: Second Annual Barks and Blues Festival PAWS Humane, a non-profit organization that relies solely on the private support of our community, invites you to the 2017 Barks and Blues Festival. Hosted at the PAWS center on Milgen, the music begins at 1 p.m. with Skyler Saufley, followed by Tracy Stephens, Crossroad Disciples, and at 4:45,…
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Local celeb brags on Columbus’s generosity Since being asked if I would like to write an article about things happening around our town, I felt, “what an honor!” That is, until I sat down and figured out I’m not a journalist. Oops! But, you know, we live in a city where there is so much benevolence that reporting about some of it doesn’t take a degree in journalism. I mean, it’s within reach to become…
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…Each CD review is guaranteed to be a full one hundred words, because sometimes ninety-nine and a half won’t do. by Curtis Lynch Billy Strings “EP” www.billystrings.com You might have missed this 2016 release. I sure did. Lucky you, I’m here to remedy that problem for you. Billy Strings, twenty-five years old and straight out of Michigan via Kentucky, is a flat-out talented guy, whether you’re talking about singing, flat-picking, or banjo…
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by Bobbie Yeo One morning, just about a year ago, a volunteer from a local rescue group was carrying a litter of puppies out of Columbus Animal Care and Control (CACC). The crate fell apart during transfer to a waiting van and the puppies scampered every which way. All but one of the puppies was easily apprehended and presumably went on to be adopted into loving homes. One puppy scampered into the woods, eluding…
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Pasaquan: bringing the past into the future This article does contain some sexual references. While most of the content is suitable for all audiences, some elements may not be suitable for children, and parents are advised to practice discretion. I. High school students, on field trips, entering the site between the two Moai-like figures that guard the gate entrance. Church groups studying the disks like particolored, celebratory shields sunk into the living room…
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Catch the heavy-hitting 80’s band June 24 at Legends by Keith Northington When children are asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” most offer the expected answers: doctor, lawyer, astronaut, and a few might even aspire to president. But there is another answer, one that makes mothers tremble with fear and fathers shake their first and curse the sky. That answer? Rockstar. Columbus has a rich music scene, deep…
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Screenings and discussions bring filmmakers and lovers together by Jacy Jenkins Contributor The Fountain City Film Society was formed in September 2016 so people who appreciate cinema could gather on a monthly basis to watch and discuss the kinds of films that rarely screen in our local theaters. Beginning this summer, the Film Society is joining forces with Way Down Film Festival to pursue a common goal: building an active community of film lovers and…
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