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Started 1 year ago by Mister MooCow
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Mister MooCow
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Studio 35 has two ballot issues (11a and 11b) on the slate for this Tuesday's election in precinct 19F (in the southeastern part of Clintonville around the theater). They're asking for permission to serve wine and mixed drinks (one issue) and to serve them on Sunday (a second issue). You can read the exact wording on the issues-only ballot for precinct 19F.

Even if you don't live in the area, you probably know someone who does live nearby -- call them up, email them, text them (not while driving, of course!), tweet @ them, meet them F2F -- make sure they're going to vote on Tuesday to support Studio 35. Even if they don't want to vote in the primaries, they can and should vote on the issues.

Studio 35 is a great asset to Clintonville (and Columbus); show them some love!

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Posted 1 year ago #
TheButcher

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Here is an even better idea. Tell them to vote NO on these issues. Studio 35 is a movie theatre that serves beer, not a night club that shows movies. They don't need the ability to serve liquor, and they can serve wine now if they want to.

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Mister MooCow
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TheButcher wrote >>
they can serve wine now if they want to.

Actually, they can't serve wine; they can only sell wine for take-out (thank you, Anti-Saloon League, for some of the weirdest laws about alcohol in these 50 United States).

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lifeontwowheels
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TheButcher wrote >>
Here is an even better idea. Tell them to vote NO on these issues. Studio 35 is a movie theatre that serves beer, not a night club that shows movies. They don't need the ability to serve liquor, and they can serve wine now if they want to.

You pretty much sum up the reason why liquor laws suck.

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AmyArt21
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TheButcher wrote >>
Here is an even better idea. Tell them to vote NO on these issues. Studio 35 is a movie theatre that serves beer, not a night club that shows movies. They don't need the ability to serve liquor, and they can serve wine now if they want to.

The Gateway Theater serves cocktails.
Don't see what the big deal is.

Seems to me the only reason a people would vote "No" on this issue would be: a) if they are completely anti-alcohol or b) if they have some sort of personal vendetta against the theater.

Posted 1 year ago #
Cookie
Flyntonville
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I was just saying that I miss when Studio 35 had a full bar.

Posted 1 year ago #
Bear
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Some great theme possibilities here... have a Vesper at a Bond movie? Hmmm

Posted 1 year ago #
Walker
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The official ballot language:

Columbus 19 Ã¢â‚¬â€œ F (Local Option)
Particular Location Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Sunday Sales (10 a.m. Ã¢â‚¬â€œ midnight)
Hardballs and Dingdong Inc., dba Studio 35 Cinema 3055 Indianola Ave., Cols, OH 43202

Posted 1 year ago #
TheButcher

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Here is the current license they hold:
PERMIT HOLDER-----------------CLASSES ORIGINAL QUOTA
------------------------------_______ ISSUE DATE EXEMPT

3594498 D2 01/08/2009 NONE
D2X 01/08/2009 NONE
HARDBALLS AND DINGDONG INC
DBA STUDIO 35 CINEMA
PARTIAL 2ND FL & BSMT
3055 INDIANOLA AV 1ST FL
COLUMBUS OHIO 43202

CORPORATION / STOCKHOLDER DATA SHARES STATUS
100.00
ERIC BREMBECK 49.00 PRESIDENT
RITA VOLPI 51.00 VICE PRES.
They have a D2 and a D2x. Here is a link that explains liquor license:
http://com.ohio.gov/liqr/PermitClasses.aspx

Here is the specific information on a D2 and D2x:
D2 $564 ORC 4303.14 Wine and certain prepackaged drinks for on premises consumption or in sealed containers for carry out.
D2X $376 ORC 4303.141 Beer only for on premises consumption or in sealed containers.

So, Yes they can sell wine if they want to. Which is what they originally told people was the reason they were doing this.

Posted 1 year ago #
TheButcher

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AmyArt21 wrote >>

TheButcher wrote >>
Here is an even better idea. Tell them to vote NO on these issues. Studio 35 is a movie theatre that serves beer, not a night club that shows movies. They don't need the ability to serve liquor, and they can serve wine now if they want to.

The Gateway Theater serves cocktails.
Don't see what the big deal is.
Seems to me the only reason a people would vote "No" on this issue would be: a) if they are completely anti-alcohol or b) if they have some sort of personal vendetta against the theater.

The Gateway Theatre provides their own parking and is not stuck in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Just a few weeks ago, we had a drunk patron that left Studio 35 and sideswiped a few cars down Milford on his way out.

Posted 1 year ago #
osulew
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So where's your rant about the Arena Grand serving cocktails. Does the Movie Tavern in Hilliard outrage you too? Trying to figure out what's got your panties in a twist about this.

Posted 1 year ago #
osulew
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Ugh. Nevermind. I don't wanna play this.

Posted 1 year ago #
Roland
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@TheButcher. They already have the D2 and D2x liceneses. The ballot initiative states that they would be approved for those plus the D3 license.

D3 = ORC 4303.15 Spirituous liquor for on premises consumption only until 1:00am.

I don't like drunk drivers either but I do like people who can drink responsibly. I would rather support them, then restrict everyone on behalf of those who are irresponsible.

Posted 1 year ago #
Columbus Music Co-op
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Roland wrote >>
I don't like drunk drivers either but I do like people who can drink responsibly. I would rather support them, then restrict everyone on behalf of those who are irresponsible.

+ 1.
i'm also a neighbor to studio 35 and the theater and yeah me too were big plusses when i decided i wanted to move to this block of indianola.

Posted 1 year ago #
Bear
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now if I could just vote on OSULew's anti-panty-twisting ballot initiative

tha'd be awesome

Posted 1 year ago #
lifeontwowheels
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TheButcher wrote >>

AmyArt21 wrote >>

TheButcher wrote >>
Here is an even better idea. Tell them to vote NO on these issues. Studio 35 is a movie theatre that serves beer, not a night club that shows movies. They don't need the ability to serve liquor, and they can serve wine now if they want to.

The Gateway Theater serves cocktails.
Don't see what the big deal is.
Seems to me the only reason a people would vote "No" on this issue would be: a) if they are completely anti-alcohol or b) if they have some sort of personal vendetta against the theater.

The Gateway Theatre provides their own parking and is not stuck in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Just a few weeks ago, we had a drunk patron that left Studio 35 and sideswiped a few cars down Milford on his way out.

If the area around the Gateway isn't residential, what is? That area has one of the highest population density's in Columbus.

I always love the "one idiot did x so we have to limit everyone else's fun" arguments. Please, take the self righteous stick of morality out of your ass.

Posted 1 year ago #
osulew
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Bear wrote >>
now if I could just vote on OSULew's anti-panty-twisting ballot initiative
tha'd be awesome

I don't think that the public truly understands the impact of getting one's panties twisted/bunched/or otherwise in disarray. I'm trying to spread the word and raise awareness.

Normally I'd suggest that the panty twisting victim settle down and have a damn cocktail, but 'parently that ain't gonna work here. I'll regroup and return with a new tactic as soon as I can.

Posted 1 year ago #
Walker
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Via email newsletter:

Customers, Friends & Clintonville Neighbors:

We wanted to make sure you were aware that a Studio 35-related issue will be part of tomorrow's election. We are seeking a liquor license in addition to our current license to sell beer.

As you know, since becoming owners of Studio 35 we have sought many ways to improve the movie-going experience as well as give back to the community. Improving the sound, adding recycling efforts, hosting local fundraising events and upgrading the beer system are just some of the ways that we've tried to make the Studio 35 experience even better. We view our application for this license as just another one of these improvements. In seeking a liquor license we hope to better service our diverse tastes of our guests, who have often asked for wine in addition to beer.

Some have asked if our expanded offerings will change Studio 35. It is important to note that the license we are requesting is attached to Studio 35 as it is operating as a movie theater. The license cannot be transferred to any other kind of business in this location. In addition, we are committed to serving alcohol responsibly to all of our movie-going patrons. We want Studio 35 to continue to be the great, local movie theater which has served Clintonville for the past 70 years.

We know that a change like this may generate some questions and we want to be able to answer them so you may make informed decisions when voting in May. Please feel free to contact us directly at 226.4755 or eric@studio35.com with any inquiries.

Thank you as always for your support!
Rita & Eric

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TheButcher

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Walker wrote >>
Via email newsletter:
Customers, Friends & Clintonville Neighbors:
We wanted to make sure you were aware that a Studio 35-related issue will be part of tomorrow's election. We are seeking a liquor license in addition to our current license to sell beer.
As you know, since becoming owners of Studio 35 we have sought many ways to improve the movie-going experience as well as give back to the community. Improving the sound, adding recycling efforts, hosting local fundraising events and upgrading the beer system are just some of the ways that we've tried to make the Studio 35 experience even better. We view our application for this license as just another one of these improvements. In seeking a liquor license we hope to better service our diverse tastes of our guests, who have often asked for wine in addition to beer.
Some have asked if our expanded offerings will change Studio 35. It is important to note that the license we are requesting is attached to Studio 35 as it is operating as a movie theater. The license cannot be transferred to any other kind of business in this location. In addition, we are committed to serving alcohol responsibly to all of our movie-going patrons. We want Studio 35 to continue to be the great, local movie theater which has served Clintonville for the past 70 years.
We know that a change like this may generate some questions and we want to be able to answer them so you may make informed decisions when voting in May. Please feel free to contact us directly at 226.4755 or eric@studio35.com with any inquiries.
Thank you as always for your support!
Rita & Eric

This is the deception. They can already serve wine for on premise consumption because they have a D2 license.
I am not opposed to Studio 35 serving beer, but at what point do you say enough is enough. Are they a theatre that serves beer or are they a bar that just happens to show movies. They go on to say that they serve alcohol responsibly, that is border line truth. I know for a fact they used to have underage employs that would freely help themselves to whatever they felt like drinking.
And whenever the residents try and talk to the owner about the parking and littering situation nothing gets done about it. They just ignore us. It is easy to say this is no big deal, but do you live across the street from the theatre? Are you a resident of the neighborhood that would be impacted by this decision?
I am not trying get my panties in a bunch about this issue, I am just trying to show the other side of the issue.

Posted 1 year ago #
Tigertree
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I think knowing they are letting underage employees "help themselves" to alcohol whenever they feel like drinking is a pretty big allegation and unfair to be throwing around if you don't have proof of it. I don't know many bar (or other, frankly) businesses that let employees help themselves to the merchandise...

Posted 1 year ago #