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Local author using Kickstarter to publish science-fiction anthology

Local author using Kickstarter to publish science-fiction anthology

5 Anne / 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]

Liberty Place Adding Over 200 New Apartment Units to The Brewery District

Liberty Place Adding Over 200 New Apartment Units to The Brewery District

11 Walker / May 8, 2012 8:00 am

It’s no secret that the rental market is hot right now in Columbus with new apartments under construction in virtually every neighborhood. The Brewery District is no exception, as this area will be gaining some significant infill with the ongoing… [Read More]

Renovations Under Way at Three Deuces in Franklinton

Renovations Under Way at Three Deuces in Franklinton

4 Walker / May 7, 2012 12:30 pm

Franklinton has long been touted as the next “up and coming” neighborhood in Columbus, and the momentum behind that movement has finally started taking shape in the past several months. 400 West Rich is now housing around 60 artists, Dinin’… [Read More]

At Home: From Victorian Village condo to Italian Village home

At Home: From Victorian Village condo to Italian Village home

6 Anne / 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]

Close to Columbus: Hocking Hills Getaway

Close to Columbus: Hocking Hills Getaway

3 Halie Williams / May 5, 2012 3:30 pm

After telling myself numerous times that I needed a vacation from the stress of school and work, I recently got what I asked for. Last week I had the pleasure of attending a press trip for travel writers to Hocking… [Read More]

Studio 35 Re-Opening is a Revelation

Studio 35 Re-Opening is a Revelation

17 Nicholas Herum / May 4, 2012 2:00 pm

After closing for nearly two months for renovations Studio 35 is re-opening just in time for the release of The Avengers. Co-owners Eric Brembeck and Rita Volpi had been keeping fans of the 74 year old venue updated on the… [Read More]

More Downtown Public Artwork Coming to Scioto Mile

More Downtown Public Artwork Coming to Scioto Mile

11 Walker / May 3, 2012 12:00 pm

The Broad Street bridge over the Scioto River was originally built with pedestals meant to display sculptures, statues or other forms of public artwork, but nothing has ever materialized there… until now. The Franklin County Commissioners announced this morning that a… [Read More]

GCAC Presents: MadLab Theatre – it’s all in the numbers

GCAC Presents: MadLab Theatre – it’s all in the numbers

2 Stephen Woosley / May 3, 2012 10:00 am

With a short play festival named after a gambling game where players bet on what number the ball will land on in the spinning roulette wheel, it’s only natural that MadLab’s Theatre Roulette, opening May 3rd, can be broken down… [Read More]

Grandview Yard Seeks Retail Anchors for Next Phase of Development

Grandview Yard Seeks Retail Anchors for Next Phase of Development

33 Walker / May 1, 2012 3:00 pm

Construction is progressing quickly on the new Grandview Yard Apartments, which includes three four-story buildings that will house 154 rental units. The first residents of this new development are expected to begin moving in this November to enjoy the existing amenities that… [Read More]

Construction Roundup — April 2012

Construction Roundup — April 2012

2 Walker / April 29, 2012 3:50 pm

It seems like you can’t walk, drive or bike a mile in any direction without encountering some form of construction, demolition or roadway work in Columbus right now. Major transformational projects are taking place in and around Downtown, including new… [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 Anne / 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]

Philanthropy Friday: World-Record Penny Chain

Philanthropy Friday: World-Record Penny Chain

1 The Columbus Foundation / April 27, 2012 7:00 am

Incredible students from all over the Columbus area are coming together to attempt quite an amazing feat: create a world-record penny chain out of six million pennies. The penny chain is part of See Kids Dream’s Penny Harvest service learning… [Read More]

It’s Farmers’ Market Time – 2012

It’s Farmers’ Market Time – 2012

5 Anne / 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]

Arena District Plans for Future Residential Development

Arena District Plans for Future Residential Development

15 Walker / April 25, 2012 11:00 am

If you’ve spent any time in the Arena District lately, you’ve probably noticed quite a few construction projects in the works. Two new office buildings are under way, one new parking garage is being built while another nearby is being… [Read More]

Funding Approved to Study Upgrades for Downtown City Streets

Funding Approved to Study Upgrades for Downtown City Streets

28 Walker / April 24, 2012 9:45 am

At yesterday evening’s Columbus City Council meeting, an ordinance was approved to allocate $515,000 toward the second half of an ongoing study of transportation-based upgrades for Downtown Columbus streets. The plan is being developed by architectural firm Burgess and Niple… [Read More]