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Is Columbus one of the nation’s top arts destinations?

by cherylharrisonJanuary 27, 2010 Columbus

Do you think Columbus is one of the top destinations for art? I do! And apparently so does American Style Magazine, because Columbus is listed as one of large cities for favorite U.S. destination for contemporary art! Our neighbors to the north and south – Cincinatti and Cleveland – are nominated in the mid-size city [...]

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MLK Open House at the King Arts Complex

by Jason BlantonJanuary 15, 2010 The Arts
Martin Luther King jr

Monday, January 18, 2010
12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM at The King Arts Complex
Happy Birthday Martin! Join NBC4 WCMH TV, American Electric Power, Fifth Third Bank and Cardinal Health for the Open House birthday celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event is an excellent opportunity for children, families and friends to see performances in [...]

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Wild Goose Creative’s Third Annual New Year’s Festival

by aharperhessDecember 28, 2009 Columbus
Wild Goose New Years Eve Festival Poster

Still looking for New Years eve plans? Look no further! Wild Goose Creative is presenting their third annual New Year’s Festival from December 31 – January 3rd, 2010. The festival will Feature artists from across Central Ohio; packing three days with tons of performances, food, workshops, and art.
The festival kicks off with a neighborhood [...]

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Weekend Christmas Events in Downtown Columbus

by Michele SavoldiDecember 17, 2009 Concerts

Whether you are ready or not, the week of Christmas is at our heels.  Yes, it’s hard to believe Christmas is just about a week away!
If you are not yet in the holiday spirit, below is a list of events going on in downtown Columbus this weekend that just might help put you in the [...]

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Short North Holiday Hop!

by aharperhessDecember 3, 2009 Columbus

Since I know you will all be attending the Open Your HeART for Kids event this weekend, I thought I’d take a moment to remind you that this Saturday, December 5th, is also the Holiday Hop in the Short North!
The Holiday Hop is like a gallery hop but with added flair. Complete some holiday shopping, [...]

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Open Your HeART For Kids

by Michele SavoldiDecember 3, 2009 Events

An evening showcasing art from youth participants in Directions for Youth and Families’ Short Stop and Ohio Avenue Youth Centers, as well as art from local artists. Along with the exhibits, a silent auction will take place to help raise funds for these non-profit organizations. Open Your HeART For Kids also includes live entertainment and refreshments [...]

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From A Galaxy Far, Far Away….”Star Wars: In Concert”, Tonight!

by Kelly GingeryDecember 2, 2009 Concerts

Attention Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo….and that heavy breather in the flowing black robe and big helmet –

This song’s for for you.
And by song, I actually mean concert.

“Star Wars: In Concert” is a unique multimedia event that combines composer John Williams’ unforgettable music, performed by a live symphony orchestra and chorus, with specially edited [...]

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Tiny Canary Indie Design Market

by cherylharrisonNovember 14, 2009 Events

Looking to snag some unique holiday gifts, or maybe just looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday? Enter Tiny Canary Indie Design Market.
Today was the first day of the modern arts and crafts marketplace in it’s third year. Tiny Canary is being held at Junctionview Studios, the off-the-path warehouse in Grandview Heights that [...]

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PechaKucha at Wild Goose Creative!

by aharperhessNovember 3, 2009 Columbus

Have you heard of PechaKucha? If not, you are missing out! PechaKucha is an awesome event where people share their ideas, their work, and their creativity using a simple presentation format where the presenter shows 20 images, each for 20 seconds. The images forward automatically and the presenter talks along with the images.  These evenings [...]

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Gallery Hop in the Short North

by Jason BlantonNovember 3, 2009 The Arts
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Short North, Columbus, Ohio -With nearly 25 years of tradition, the Short North is renowned for the buzz of “Gallery Hop.”
Every first Saturday, thousands of visitors converge on the strip to see new art exhibits and add to their growing collections. With dozens of galleries and non-traditional exhibit spaces, it’s Columbus’ favorite night of the [...]

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