CCAD’s Summer Exhibition Visiting Artists’ Series

Realist/surrealist sculptures, high-gloss paintings, and installations big and small fill the Canzani Center Gallery this summer as Columbus College of Art & Design features four new solo exhibitions open free to the public.

Art: four new exhibits at CCAD 

CCAD’s Summer Exhibition Visiting Artists’ Series

Realist/surrealist sculptures, high-gloss paintings, and installations big and small fill the Canzani Center Gallery this summer as Columbus College of Art & Design features four new solo exhibitions open free to the public.

Art: four new exhibits at CCAD 

Columbus adds ‘concierge’ to aid small businesses

Columbus now has a "small business concierge" aimed at making it easier to start a business.

A liaison between the city and business owners.

Columbus adds ‘concierge’ to aid small businesses

Columbus now has a "small business concierge" aimed at making it easier to start a business.

A liaison between the city and business owners.

More Parking Meters Added to High Street Downtown

Another set of parking meters were added to High Street late last week on the west side of block between Gay Street and Long Street. The area was previously home to a busy south-bound COTA bus stop located mid-block that was eliminated recently in a move to speed up bus service. SEE MORE

More Parking Meters Added to High Street Downtown

Another set of parking meters were added to High Street late last week on the west side of block between Gay Street and Long Street. The area was previously home to a busy south-bound COTA bus stop located mid-block that was eliminated recently in a move to speed up bus service. SEE MORE

Church members act as chefs for Serbian Festival

We "found" this Festival last year. We are going back !

Church members act as chefs for Serbian Festival

We "found" this Festival last year. We are going back !

Top things to do this weekend, July 25-27

The best party of the year is happening now. The 12-day Ohio State Fair fair exhibits much of the best Ohio has to offer: youngsters with livestock, vegetable carvers, butter sculptures, rides and probably a few places to eat unhealthy - but tasty - food. Music acts this weekend include the Ohio State University Marching Band paired with the Columbus Symphony; Lady Antebellum; Dr. John; Bachman & Turner; Blue Oyster Cult; Foghat; Michael Buble; and Scotty McCreery. A Serbian festival offers something different, as do events where you wade in creeks. 

See more Here !

Top things to do this weekend, July 25-27

The best party of the year is happening now. The 12-day Ohio State Fair fair exhibits much of the best Ohio has to offer: youngsters with livestock, vegetable carvers, butter sculptures, rides and probably a few places to eat unhealthy - but tasty - food. Music acts this weekend include the Ohio State University Marching Band paired with the Columbus Symphony; Lady Antebellum; Dr. John; Bachman & Turner; Blue Oyster Cult; Foghat; Michael Buble; and Scotty McCreery. A Serbian festival offers something different, as do events where you wade in creeks. 

See more Here !

Navigating the New Hospitals

There are multiple links in this story. For a good understanding explore all the articles.

Multiple articles on the new Hospitals and services in Columbus

Navigating the New Hospitals

There are multiple links in this story. For a good understanding explore all the articles.

Multiple articles on the new Hospitals and services in Columbus

The Columbus Tool Library

Is just what it says !

Check out a tool that you would use maybe once every 2 or 3 years.

I needed to repair some board fence recently and I need a "Come Along" for a few hours. Retail cost $50 ++++ or after filing out an application (see link) FREE !

The Columbus Tool Library

Happy Repairs !

The Columbus Tool Library

Is just what it says !

Check out a tool that you would use maybe once every 2 or 3 years.

I needed to repair some board fence recently and I need a "Come Along" for a few hours. Retail cost $50 ++++ or after filing out an application (see link) FREE !

The Columbus Tool Library

Happy Repairs !

Downtown Parking Lots to Receive Public Art Upgrades

Columbus is filling in surface lots with new development, consolidating parking spaces in to garage structures, and supplementing with transit and service-sharing improvements — but there’s still a large sea of asphalt throughout the urban core that likely isn’t going to disappear as rapidly as most people would like. And that’s why Bold Booths is here to help.


 Bold Booths is the name of a new public art installation that combines the functionality of parking lot booth buildings with the aesthetic contribution of an interesting visual enhancement to an otherwise bleak hardscape.

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Downtown Parking Lots to Receive Public Art Upgrades

Columbus is filling in surface lots with new development, consolidating parking spaces in to garage structures, and supplementing with transit and service-sharing improvements — but there’s still a large sea of asphalt throughout the urban core that likely isn’t going to disappear as rapidly as most people would like. And that’s why Bold Booths is here to help.


 Bold Booths is the name of a new public art installation that combines the functionality of parking lot booth buildings with the aesthetic contribution of an interesting visual enhancement to an otherwise bleak hardscape.

READ MORE 

Winner, winner, fried chicken dinner: Seven Columbus favorites

Before we posted this we ran over to Cooks IGA. It's a winner.

Ummmm Chicken !

www.columbusishome.com

Winner, winner, fried chicken dinner: Seven Columbus favorites

Before we posted this we ran over to Cooks IGA. It's a winner.

Ummmm Chicken !

www.columbusishome.com

VSA Ohio Brings Artists with Disabilities to Pearl Market

Farmers’ and Artisan markets in the summer season provide artists and crafters with a valuable opportunity to market their trades, sell their work, and be part of the vibrant Columbus community.

Read, Learn more Here ! 


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VSA Ohio Brings Artists with Disabilities to Pearl Market

Farmers’ and Artisan markets in the summer season provide artists and crafters with a valuable opportunity to market their trades, sell their work, and be part of the vibrant Columbus community.

Read, Learn more Here ! 


www.columbusinhome.com

Plan for Delaware County outlet mall may be near approval

Construction could begin as early as this fall on an outlet mall off Rts. 36/37 near the I-71 interchange.

Two New Projects for Rt 36 and I 71 

Plan for Delaware County outlet mall may be near approval

Construction could begin as early as this fall on an outlet mall off Rts. 36/37 near the I-71 interchange.

Two New Projects for Rt 36 and I 71 

Treat to Try: John Eagle Chocolates

For twenty years my to do list the Saturday before Easter has included a visit here !

Chocolate stories here !

Treat to Try: John Eagle Chocolates

For twenty years my to do list the Saturday before Easter has included a visit here !

Chocolate stories here !

Long Street Cultural Wall Unveiled

The new cultural wall is collaboration by two local artists: Kojo Kamau and Larry Winston Collins. Together, their combination of photography and block prints provides an informative walk through the history of the Near East Side of Columbus, celebrating notable people and places from the past and present that have made the neighborhood what it is today.

Read more Here  

Long Street Cultural Wall Unveiled

The new cultural wall is collaboration by two local artists: Kojo Kamau and Larry Winston Collins. Together, their combination of photography and block prints provides an informative walk through the history of the Near East Side of Columbus, celebrating notable people and places from the past and present that have made the neighborhood what it is today.

Read more Here  

HUD's $30 million grant will help revitalize Near East Side

The largest federal grant ever awarded to help a Columbus neighborhood is expected to spur tens of millions of dollars in investment that officials say will benefit the Near East Side.

Story Here 

HUD's $30 million grant will help revitalize Near East Side

The largest federal grant ever awarded to help a Columbus neighborhood is expected to spur tens of millions of dollars in investment that officials say will benefit the Near East Side.

Story Here 

A love of leaves can unite cooks

For people of Mediterranean descent, June is the time of year to harvest grape leaves for stuffing with meat and rice. Later in the summer, the leaves have become tough and buggy.

More Here ! 

A love of leaves can unite cooks

For people of Mediterranean descent, June is the time of year to harvest grape leaves for stuffing with meat and rice. Later in the summer, the leaves have become tough and buggy.

More Here ! 

Convicted Burglar Helps Police Outline 5 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Home

You hear it all the time - lock your doors, lock your windows, lock your car.

If you don’t heed the warnings, you may become a victim. That’s the message from someone already behind bars.

Columbus Police are using the criminals they catch for intelligence on the crimes they commit.

Learn More Here 

Convicted Burglar Helps Police Outline 5 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Home

You hear it all the time - lock your doors, lock your windows, lock your car.

If you don’t heed the warnings, you may become a victim. That’s the message from someone already behind bars.

Columbus Police are using the criminals they catch for intelligence on the crimes they commit.

Learn More Here 

At Home: Living in a Labor of Love

Oftentimes, a house becomes a labor of love. That statement definitely holds true for Anthony and Irma Carmichael. The couple purchased their home in Olde Towne East in 1987 and it has been a constant stream of projects to change the home from six separate apartments back to single family. Click to learn more about this fantastic 1890's home

At Home: Living in a Labor of Love

Oftentimes, a house becomes a labor of love. That statement definitely holds true for Anthony and Irma Carmichael. The couple purchased their home in Olde Towne East in 1987 and it has been a constant stream of projects to change the home from six separate apartments back to single family. Click to learn more about this fantastic 1890's home

June Construction Round Up

Summer has arrived, and the City of Columbus rapidly continues to transform with the addition of many new residents, businesses, infrastructure projects and other developments throughout the city. While some of those projects are being completed, others have just gotten started.  What that means is a lot of construction cranes are still dotting the landscape as new buildings grow upward in nearly every urban neighborhood throughout Columbus.

See the Rest of the Story 

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June Construction Round Up

Summer has arrived, and the City of Columbus rapidly continues to transform with the addition of many new residents, businesses, infrastructure projects and other developments throughout the city. While some of those projects are being completed, others have just gotten started.  What that means is a lot of construction cranes are still dotting the landscape as new buildings grow upward in nearly every urban neighborhood throughout Columbus.

See the Rest of the Story 

www.columbusishome.com

New Urban Living Tour Announced for July 27th

The first Urban Living Tour will take place on Sunday, July 27th from 9am to 3pm and will feature over a dozen stops in various apartment, condo, and mixed-use residential buildings, with additional lifestyle stops along the way.

Read about it here ! 

New Urban Living Tour Announced for July 27th

The first Urban Living Tour will take place on Sunday, July 27th from 9am to 3pm and will feature over a dozen stops in various apartment, condo, and mixed-use residential buildings, with additional lifestyle stops along the way.

Read about it here ! 

Kick the Starbucks Addiction With Local Coffee Drinks

If you haven’t already heard, Starbucks announced last week that they would be raising prices on many of their coffee drinks. The increase is somewhat incremental, ranging from five cents to 20 cents depending upon the drink. If you consider yourself a Starbucks addict, and have a specific favorite drink that you’re willing to stand in line for there, then perhaps now is as good a time as any to make the switch to something local before the price increase takes effect.

More Story Here 

Kick the Starbucks Addiction With Local Coffee Drinks

If you haven’t already heard, Starbucks announced last week that they would be raising prices on many of their coffee drinks. The increase is somewhat incremental, ranging from five cents to 20 cents depending upon the drink. If you consider yourself a Starbucks addict, and have a specific favorite drink that you’re willing to stand in line for there, then perhaps now is as good a time as any to make the switch to something local before the price increase takes effect.

More Story Here 

Tiny Doors Lead to a World of Imagination

Have you found one? I know it’s always been my dream to do this kind of thing, afterall, I’ve been enchanted with the world of elves and fairies since childhood. Aren’t a lot of kids? …and adults?

This summer, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is participating in the second year of Keebler’s Tiny Door Project, an idea and grassroots marketing effort supported by Keebler and City Enventions. The doors are meant to inspire imaginations in children and adults, get people out to explore their city parks, and to bring a little whimsy into everyone’s lives.

The rest of the story 

Tiny Doors Lead to a World of Imagination

Have you found one? I know it’s always been my dream to do this kind of thing, afterall, I’ve been enchanted with the world of elves and fairies since childhood. Aren’t a lot of kids? …and adults?

This summer, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is participating in the second year of Keebler’s Tiny Door Project, an idea and grassroots marketing effort supported by Keebler and City Enventions. The doors are meant to inspire imaginations in children and adults, get people out to explore their city parks, and to bring a little whimsy into everyone’s lives.

The rest of the story