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Columbus

Experience Columbus Days October 8th – 11th 2010

by Jason BlantonSeptember 28, 2010 Columbus

If you haven’t heard of Experience Columbus Days, your in for a treat. Its the weekend you can get 50% off select attractions around Columbus and 25% off at Dine Originals Columbus restaurants.
Columbus Attractions: 50% off
That’s Right! Half off over 20 of the best attractions around Columbus including Columbus Zoo, COSI, Columbus [...]

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Keep our Library Strong

by Jason BlantonSeptember 8, 2010 Columbus

This November a new Levy for Columbus Metropolitan Library with be on the ballot. In the current state of our economy the library is a critical piece for many searching for jobs and trying to get a better education. Take a few moments to review the information on the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) [...]

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Pssst….Wanna Make A Movie? The 48 Hour Film Project Hits Columbus!

by Jason BlantonJuly 19, 2010 Columbus

Have you ever sat down and watched a movie and said….”I can do that!”?
Well, that’s exactly what hundreds of Columbus-area residents do each year during the annual 48 Hour Film Project. Filmmaking teams gather all around the city and in a mere 48 hours, they do just that.
Each year the 48 Hour Film Project, the [...]

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RIP Andyman

by cherylharrisonJuly 18, 2010 Columbus

A friend of mine contacted me a few hours ago to inform me that Andyman from CD101FM had passed, because she knew that I knew him.
I didn’t believe her.
Andyman was such a staple in the Columbus community. I met him shortly after moving to Columbus when I had my first internship at CD101, and it [...]

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Weekend Getaway – Yellow Springs

by aharperhessJuly 1, 2010 Columbus

Looking for a fun, affordable weekend trip this summer? Check out Yellow Springs! This cute, hippy town is about an hour drive from Columbus and is filled with things to do. Here are my tips for making the most of your trip.
Where to Stay:

There is a cute bed and breakfast called The Arthur Morgan House [...]

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2010 Central Ohio Firework Schedule

by Michele SavoldiJune 27, 2010 Columbus

The Fourth of July holiday falls on a Sunday so the celebrations and fireworks can be found throughout the weekend. Here is a list by date of the firework displays throughout Central Ohio.
July 2nd

Buckeye Lake: dusk
Red, White & Boom: Columbus: 10p downtown
Granville: dusk downtown
Heath: 10p Geller Park

July 3rd

Dublin: 9:50 at Dublin Coffman High School Stadium
Gahanna: [...]

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Lose your job, Start a band, Go on tour

by Jason BlantonJune 8, 2010 Travel and Get Away

That is exactly what Tony Castricone is about to do.
On the way to work this morning I caught Tony’s story on the radio about how he was a successful sportscaster here in the Greatest City and suddenly found himself out of a job and in a spot with so many others these days. [...]

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Art is Everywhere this Weekend in Columbus!

by aharperhessJune 4, 2010 Columbus

There is a ton of art related stuff to do in Columbus this weekend!

The Columbus Arts Festival starts today at 11:30AM and runs through Sunday at 6PM.  The festival is located in the Discovery District so while you’re there be sure to stop by the Columbus Museum of Art or check out the awesome art [...]

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ZombieWalk Columbus 2010

by Michele SavoldiMay 25, 2010 Columbus

ZombieWalk Columbus 2010: Raising the Dead to Feed the Living!
Ever have the desire to dress like a zombie and participate in a mass street theater performance, both while raising awareness for charity? You’ll get your chance this Saturday, May 29th at 5:00 p.m.!
This almost two mile walk and mass street theatre begins and ends at [...]

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Flash Mob at the Ohio Union 5/3/2010 – The Ohio State University

by Jason BlantonMay 8, 2010 Musings and News

This Flash Mob video created to help promote The new Ohio Union which opened March 31, 2010 has been getting some serious attention. So in case you haven’t seen it making the rounds on a FaceBook near you, I thought I would post it here for your viewing and dancing enjoyment.

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