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Ross Art Museum hosting OAL exhibition
Ohio Wesleyan University’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum is exhibiting 108 artworks by 90 accomplished Ohio artists in the museum’s debut show for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Ross is hosting the Ohio Art League’s “2024 Fall Juried Exhibition” from now to Sept. 27. As part of the...
Columbus Food Truck Festival rolls into Hilliard for second edition
The Columbus Food Truck Festival may have already rolled through Downtown, but if you feel like you haven't gotten your food-truck fill, you're in luck. The Columbus Food Truck Festival is having two events throughout the summer, with the Hilliard Edition coming up on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on 5024 Northwest Pkwy. ...
Ohio zoo celebrates its first-ever sea dragon hatchlings
POWELL, Ohio — An Ohio zoo is celebrating its first-ever sea dragon hatching. The Columbus Zoo posted to its Facebook page about the historic birth. "After a successful fertilization, egg transfer, and hatching, we’re proud to announce the hatchings of 26 weedy seadragons for the first time in Columbus Zoo and Aquarium history," the zoo said in a post.
Cracking Wise: Local family uses music, humor to inspire on YouTube channel
When Ceylon and Ashley Wise’s sons were small, they needed a way to keep 5-year-old Ceylon V and toddler Caleb occupied while their mom gave piano lessons. “I initially started teaching in my home, with my husband doing whatever he could to keep the boys quiet and entertained,” Ashley recalled. ...
Theater Review: Abbey Theater of Dublin’s Charming, Wistful ‘Alice By Heart’
The Abbey Theater of Dublin’s ‘Pre-Professional’ track has done wonders educationally, continuing some of the work director Joe Bishara did with CATCO, and their regional premiere of Duncan Sheik’s (music), Steven Sater’s (book and lyrics), and Jessie Nelson’s (book) Alice By Heart, directed and music directed by Jonathan Collura, is a perfect example of how good this kind of middle-period theater can be.
High Bank’s Westerville Outpost One of Several New Central Ohio Restaurants Opening
This week in Central Ohio, we’re welcoming the opening of a new market hall, a new distillery restaurant and a coffee pop-up. High Bank Distillery will open its third location at 28 S. State St. in Uptown Westerville Tuesday. This newest outpost of the distillery’s restaurants makes its home in the former Westerville post office building. In addition to featuring cocktails with its award-winning spirits, High Bank will serve lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The $2.7 million renovation and conversion project was developed by Steve Wathen of commercial real estate firm Equity and John Brooks of BTTS Holdings, an event and hospitality operator. High Bank also has restaurants in Grandview and Gahanna.
Horse, Gene's and The Bikeriders
Dive into the captivating world of American Horseracing in the antebellum South with a Pulitzer Prize winning author's latest novel, Horse. Geraldine Brooks’ new book tells the story of the legendary racehorse, Lexington, through multiple perspectives spanning across centuries. From a gallery owner who discovers a nineteenth-century oil painting of the horse to a scientist who becomes obsessed with its skeleton, the story of Lexington enthralls multiple generations, and as these characters explore Lexington’s legacy, readers are met with a thought-provoking examination of America’s complex history. The novel masterfully combines history and fiction, providing and in-depth exploration of American horseracing and its ties to issues of race and identity in the antebellum South.
ODNR Division of Wildlife offering Free Range Day on August 17
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife and the National Shooting Sports Foundation have partnered to host a Free Range Day at three of Ohio’s premier public shooting ranges on Saturday, August 17. You can visit one of the following Division of Wildlife public shooting ranges...
Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Abbey Theater Of Dublin
Every decade, bands strive to produce its own version of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” an album that makes the leap from pop culture to art. The 80s had U2’s “Joshua Tree,” Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” The Police’s “Synchronicity” to name a few. In the 90s, you had Nirvana’s “Nevermind,” Radiohead’s “OK Computer,” Lauryn Hill’s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” among many others.
This Nostalgic Vintage Diner In Ohio Has Been A Local Icon Since 1932
You’ve probably heard stories about those timeless diners, the ones that seem to freeze a moment in history while serving up plates of comfort and nostalgia. Well, let me introduce you to the Hamburger Inn Diner in Delaware, Ohio. This charming spot has been a beloved local icon since...
Friday Food Bites: Little Grand Market, Chouette, High Bank Westerville open
There’s always a lot happening in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest:. The Little Grand Market celebrates its grand opening tonight – Friday, Aug. 16 – at 6 p.m. Built as part of Thrive Companies’ Grandview Crossing development, the market features 10 local vendors, a full bar, and indoor/outdoor spaces. Also included in the facilities is a third location of Thrive’s coffee shop/cocktail bar concept, Bada Bean Bada Booze. Hit the link above for a full preview of it!
This Mom-And-Pop Tavern In Ohio Has Massive Cream Pies That Are To Die For
In the charming village of Waldo, Ohio, there’s a mom-and-pop establishment that has garnered fame far beyond its small-town roots. G & R Tavern is celebrated for its hearty sandwiches, welcoming atmosphere, and most notably, its massive cream pies that are nothing short of heavenly. Since its founding in...
Pools, splash pads offer break from heat
As temperatures stay steadily above 80 degrees and even creep north of 90, this mama has been searching for cooling pools and splash pads to visit. A kiddie pool in the back yard might cut it for my 11-month-old, but it is certainly a bonus if I can get in the water, too. While we are still in mourning for the loss of Clintonville’s community pool (we might never get over it), Worthington offers a great community pool not too far away.
Gnezda loves a good story
Eric Gnezda is Worthington-based, and so is his syndicated PBS show, Songs at the Center, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The show, featuring singer-songwriters, is syndicated on 420 stations. Its home stage is the McConnell Arts Center on Evening Street. Gnezda, who has a journalism degree from Ohio...
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