Articles By: Anne

Anne Evans is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations for TheMetropreneur and ColumbusUnderground. She also regularly contributes to both sites with features focusing on living (At Home) and working (At Work) in urban areas and creative spaces. She enjoys scrapbooking, parties, her family and restoring a 100+ year old home close to Downtown Columbus.
Artist Aurora Robson’s largest exhibition coming to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Artist Aurora Robson’s largest exhibition coming to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

2 May 14, 2012 2:30 pm

It continues to baffle me that one can still find plastic bottles and other litter alongside our roadways and waterways. Groups like Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW) and Keep Columbus Beautiful regularly schedule cleanups to beautify areas of… [Read More]

Treat to Try: Cherbourg Bakery’s Double Lemon Bar

Treat to Try: Cherbourg Bakery’s Double Lemon Bar

1 May 12, 2012 12:00 pm

Now open about a year and a half in their retail shop, Cherbourg Bakery offers gluten-free and nut-free baked goodies. The cute shop is located in Bexley at 541 S. Drexel Avenue. Decorated inside with pretty light blue walls and… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Spring 2012 – Vol. 8

Columbus Mega Weekend – Spring 2012 – Vol. 8

2 May 10, 2012 2:00 pm

Welcome to the Weekend, everyone! Thursday Come to one of the best culinary events in the city tonight, Taste of Dine Originals. Pecha Kucha is tonight at Eartha Limited. MadLab’s production of Theatre Roulette continues tonight through Saturday. The Barnum… [Read More]

Local author using Kickstarter to publish science-fiction anthology

Local author using Kickstarter to publish science-fiction anthology

5 May 8, 2012 2:30 pm

“What if there was a machine that could erase a human memory?” That question spurred so many ideas in Matt Hance’s head that the author decided to curate a collection of stories based on the question. He put out a… [Read More]

At Home: From Victorian Village condo to Italian Village home

At Home: From Victorian Village condo to Italian Village home

6 May 6, 2012 3:00 pm

When we last spoke with Mike and Katie Beaumont, they were living in a 1053 square foot, two bedroom and one and a half bath condo close to Victorian Village and had their eye on a home across High Street… [Read More]

Treat to Try: Pistacia Vera’s Berry Cassis Bittersweet Flourless

Treat to Try: Pistacia Vera’s Berry Cassis Bittersweet Flourless

0 May 5, 2012 12:30 pm

So, this morning I ran the 5K part of the Capital City Half Marathon and didn’t think I’d feel like going out to get a treat to share with you all after that. Plus, it’s hard to go to Pistacia… [Read More]

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams At Home is a James Beard Award winner

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams At Home is a James Beard Award winner

1 May 4, 2012 8:54 pm

Winners for the 2012 James Beard Foundation Book Awards were announced tonight. Jeni Britton Bauer’s book Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams At Home was nominated in the Baking & Dessert category. Earlier tonight, Jeni updated on Facebook with a picture of… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Spring 2012 – Vol. 7

Columbus Mega Weekend – Spring 2012 – Vol. 7

2 May 3, 2012 2:00 pm

Happy Weekend! It’s Cinco de Mayo & Kentucky Derby Day on Saturday, do you have your parties planned out? The Supermoon returns on Saturday night too, best viewing will be at 11:35pm. Thursday It’s Thirsty Thursday at the Clippers. Did… [Read More]

CAPA announces 42nd annual Summer Movie Series

CAPA announces 42nd annual Summer Movie Series

4 April 30, 2012 10:00 pm

CAPA has announced their annual Summer Movie Series. This year, highlights include “eight series premieres, a silent film with live musical accompaniment, two Saturday mornings of classic cartoons, one “Late Nite Friday,” and a “Fright Night Friday” double feature with… [Read More]

Treat to Try: Pistacia Vera’s Plum Berry Pistachio Frangipan

Treat to Try: Pistacia Vera’s Plum Berry Pistachio Frangipan

2 April 28, 2012 4:00 pm

This afternoon I stopped in one of my favorite places in Columbus, Pistacia Vera. They were pretty busy at 1:30 on a Saturday, but had lots of beautiful desserts to choose from. I usually go in for their colorful and… [Read More]

Theatre Review: Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom provides quite the adrenaline rush

Theatre Review: Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom provides quite the adrenaline rush

1 April 27, 2012 2:30 pm

Do you love theme parks and can’t wait for the season to start again? Short of going to Disney World (or some other warm place), you’re just going to have to wait. Or, you could go see Available Light Theatre’s… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Spring 2012 – Vol. 6

Columbus Mega Weekend – Spring 2012 – Vol. 6

2 April 26, 2012 2:00 pm

Happy Weekend! This weekend is packed with things to do and lots of events are going on a few days of the weekend. There are also a couple of Farmers’ Markets starting on Saturday! Thursday Available Light Theatre opens their… [Read More]

It’s Farmers’ Market Time – 2012

It’s Farmers’ Market Time – 2012

5 April 26, 2012 12:15 pm

It’s that time again! Farmers’ Markets are starting to spring up around town. This weekend marks the start for the Clintonville Farmers’ Market and Lancaster Farmers’ Market. The Market at 15th and High has changed their start time to August,… [Read More]

Treat to Try: Glad Annie’s Old World Baklava

Treat to Try: Glad Annie’s Old World Baklava

0 April 21, 2012 3:30 pm

If you are looking for a treat that doesn’t contain sugary sweet icing, but is still a sweet bite, give Glad Annie’s Old World Baklava a try. I stopped in Weiland’s Gourmet Market the other day and found a package… [Read More]

City Folk’s Farm Shop offers urban homesteading tools and education

City Folk’s Farm Shop offers urban homesteading tools and education

3 April 20, 2012 8:00 am

A new shop in Clintonville wants to become your go-to place for all things homesteading. City Folk’s Farm Shop is full of everything you need to turn your city lot into a productive urban homestead. You’ll find the tools, supplies,… [Read More]