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The Arts

Chihuly Illuminated!

by aharperhessSeptember 25, 2009 Events
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Last night I attended the Member’s Preview of Chihuly Illuminated, the latest exhibit at the Columbus Museum of Art.  This exhibit features the glass sculptures, paintings, and other works by the renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly.  The Chihuly works have come to Columbus in conjunction with the Franklin Park Conservatory’s exhibit Chihuly Reimagined.  Having seen [...]

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CNote Art Show

by cherylharrisonSeptember 25, 2009 Events
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It’s all about the Benjamins. Or the CNotes. Whatever you want to call ‘em, they’re the cool concept behind an innovative art show happening this weekend in Grandview where paintings, sculptures, photography and jewelry will sell for one price – $100.
Over 220 local artists will be selling more than 350 original works at Junctionview Studios. [...]

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The Women’s Book Launch Party

by meganhofmannSeptember 8, 2009 Columbus

Published right here in Columbus, Ohio, we have found your newest must have coffee table book- The Women’s Book. This book profiles local based women who are making contributions to the Columbus community in business, non profits, education, public service, media, and every other facet of leadership. These inspirational women are really making a difference [...]

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Columbus 48 Hour Film Project

by Jason BlantonAugust 29, 2009 Events

The 48 Hour Film Project
A 48 hour film contest where you get to write, shoot and edit a short film. Did I mention you have to do it all in just 48 short hours? That’s exactly what 36 teams in Columbus were doing August 15th and 16th. This is the second year [...]

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Unique Ways to “Experience Columbus”

by cherylharrisonAugust 19, 2009 Events

Want to be a professional baseball player? Play with exotic animals over breakfast? Well, you can, and a lot more, right here in Columbus.
I just came across a blog post from Experience Columbus – the Greater Columbus Convention and Visitor’s Bureau – about some of the experiential tours they offer. And a lot of these [...]

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Movies Under The Stars: One Of My New Favorite Things!

by Kelly GingeryAugust 6, 2009 Events

I love movies.
In fact, I have a T-shirt that says: “I like to eat popcorn in the dark with total strangers.”
Well, the shirt refers to my love of seeing movies in the theater, as they were intended.  But guess what?  I’ve recently become enamored with an entirely different movie-watching experience. Screenings [...]

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WaterFire August 7th, 2008

by Jason BlantonAugust 6, 2009 The Arts
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This is a one of a kind experience with dozens of blazing fires burning above the surface of the Scioto river. This is the 3rd of 6 events in the 2009 WaterFire schedule.
WaterFire Columbus is becoming one of the most exciting art exhibits in Central Ohio. The magnificent array of bonfires was first established [...]

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Soundtrack Available: Music In American Film series begins at The Wexner Center

by Kelly GingeryJuly 9, 2009 Columbus

Do you ever feel like heading to the theater for a flick, but you’re not interested in anything playing at the local multiplex?
Hmmm….how about watching doves cry in the purple rain?
Say what?
No, I’m NOT crazy (at least not today) — I just took a little license with some very memorable Prince lyrics, or should I [...]

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