Archives for "Best of 2012"

Best of 2012: The Roundup

Best of 2012: The Roundup

0 Walker / December 31, 2012 1:00 pm

2012 was a big year, and it took the help of all of our readers to determine which people, places and things were worthy of special recognition this year. Hundreds of voters took part in this year’s “Best of” Reader… [Read More]

Best Columbus Underground Contributor of 2012: Chris Sunami

Best Columbus Underground Contributor of 2012: Chris Sunami

13 Walker / December 31, 2012 11:20 am

Every year we like to honor the folks who help define what Columbus Underground is through the community-centric messageboard where users start new discussions every day and share insight and opinion on a wide variety of topics. This year, our… [Read More]

Best Featured Article of 2012: At Home

Best Featured Article of 2012: At Home

0 Walker / December 31, 2012 10:50 am

For four years straight our readers have identified our “At Home” series as their favorite featured articles on CU. Each month, these articles take a look inside a unique home in Central Ohio to provide you with some perspective on… [Read More]

Best Arts Show/Exhibition of 2012: Annie Leibovitz at the Wexner Center

Best Arts Show/Exhibition of 2012: Annie Leibovitz at the Wexner Center

2 Walker / December 31, 2012 8:00 am

On any given weekend, there are many arts exhibitions and shows worth taking in. Ranging from small boutique galleries to larger museum-like spaces, there’s plenty to be found to view and enjoy. When we polled our readers on their favorite… [Read More]

Best Word to Describe 2012 in Columbus: Growth

Best Word to Describe 2012 in Columbus: Growth

0 Walker / December 31, 2012 8:00 am

The Columbus of Columbus turned 200 years old in 2012, and we thought it might be fun to find out how our readers would describe the year by using just one word. This provided a lot of funny one-off answers… [Read More]

Best Local Sports Team of 2012: The Buckeyes

Best Local Sports Team of 2012: The Buckeyes

3 Walker / December 31, 2012 8:00 am

After a bit of a scandal-clad season last year, the OSU Football team rose back to the top of our readers survey as the city’s best Local Sports Team. The Buckeyes closed out their first year under new head coach… [Read More]

Best Messageboard Topic/Discussion of 2012: The Presidential Election

Best Messageboard Topic/Discussion of 2012: The Presidential Election

5 Walker / December 31, 2012 8:00 am

The Columbus Underground Messageboard is a place to find a wide variety of interesting discussions on a daily basis. Just about anything and everything can be discussed there, ranging from the mundane to important civic discussions. This year, our redears… [Read More]

2012 Year in Review: Month by Month

2012 Year in Review: Month by Month

0 Walker / December 31, 2012 7:00 am

The final day of the year is always a great time to reflect upon the happenings of the entire calendar year. And what a year it was! 2012 was an incredibly busy time in Columbus with a wide variety of… [Read More]

Best Specialty Store of 2012: Wholly Craft

Best Specialty Store of 2012: Wholly Craft

3 Walker / December 30, 2012 7:15 pm

For two years straight, Wholly Craft has topped the list for best Speciality Store in Columbus, according to our readers. This Clintonville boutique sells products from over 100 local crafters and vendors, making it a great one-stop-shop for all of… [Read More]

Best Urban Development of 2012: The Downtown Hilton Hotel

Best Urban Development of 2012: The Downtown Hilton Hotel

3 Walker / December 30, 2012 12:00 pm

2012 was a good year for urban development, with dozens upon dozens of projects built or announced, and 2013 promises to have more of the same. When we asked our readers which development this year was their favorite, they picked… [Read More]

Best Grocery Store of 2012: The North Market

Best Grocery Store of 2012: The North Market

2 Walker / December 29, 2012 7:00 pm

There’s a wide range of good places to shop for food in Columbus. From speciality markets to neighborhood stores to upscale chains, there’s plenty of variety all over town. And there’s more on the way, with the Downtown Hills Market… [Read More]

Best Columbus Event of 2012: Comfest

Best Columbus Event of 2012: Comfest

0 Walker / December 29, 2012 2:20 pm

Summers in Columbus are a great time for festival-goers. From the Columbus Arts Festival in May to Highball Halloween in October, there’s many types of events to appeal to just about anyone. When we poll our readers on their absolute… [Read More]

Best Local Artist of 2012: Laura Alexander

Best Local Artist of 2012: Laura Alexander

1 Walker / December 29, 2012 11:40 am

For the second year in a row, Laura Alexander has topped our list of best local artists. Laura’s work is easily recognizable, a unique presentation of cut white paper and etched glass that casts shadows that add contrast and depth… [Read More]

Best Public Art Display of 2012: Bicentennial Towers

Best Public Art Display of 2012: Bicentennial Towers

0 Walker / December 29, 2012 11:00 am

2012 was a good year for public art in Columbus. Multiple murals went up in various neighborhoods, and many installations were completed in Downtown Columbus through the Finding Time project, which celebrated the bicentennial. The one public art project that… [Read More]

Best Art Gallery of 2012: 83 Gallery

Best Art Gallery of 2012: 83 Gallery

0 Walker / December 29, 2012 9:35 am

Quite naturally, the Short North continues to dominate our list of Best Art Galleries with five of the top ten falling within the neighborhood. But the gallery at the top of our list may soon be moving out of the… [Read More]