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Columbus International Film + Video Festival Returns

Columbus International Film + Video Festival Returns

1 Walker / November 14, 2011 12:00 pm

The 59th annual Columbus International Film + Video Festival (CIFVF) kicks off on Wednesday and spans three venues over the course of five days. Film events range from kid-friendly international cartoons to documentaries on internet regulation to local student works…. [Read More]

What’s New at HighBall in 2011?

What’s New at HighBall in 2011?

11 Walker / October 24, 2011 12:30 pm

The simple answer to that question is… a lot! The fourth annual HighBall Masquerade on High returns this Friday to offer an estimated 20,000 costumed patrons another opportunity to party in the streets and celebrate the local arts, culture and… [Read More]

4th Annual Independents’ Day Seizes Downtown Columbus This Saturday

4th Annual Independents’ Day Seizes Downtown Columbus This Saturday

1 Alexandra Kelley Fox / September 13, 2011 8:00 am

The fourth annual Independents’ Day takes place on Saturday, September 17 from noon to midnight at Gay Street and Pearl Alley. This free all-ages celebration features an explosive array of local artists, bands, food vendors, crafters, dancers, street performers, and… [Read More]

The Greek Festival Needs Your Help

The Greek Festival Needs Your Help

0 Walker / September 5, 2011 11:00 am

The Greek Festival is not having a great Labor Day weekend. Between the oppressive heat on Friday and Saturday, and the torrential downpours on Saturday night and Sunday, attendance has been minimal this year. The festival is important because it… [Read More]

An Estimated 12,000 People Crowd the Food Truck & Cart Festival

An Estimated 12,000 People Crowd the Food Truck & Cart Festival

35 Walker / August 27, 2011 7:00 am

The first edition of the Columbus Food Truck and Cart Festival took place last night, and unanticipated levels of attendees flooded into Downtown to partake in the mobile food madness. Event organizers are estimating that approximately 12,000 people in were… [Read More]

Food Truck and Cart Festival Invades Columbus Commons on Friday

Food Truck and Cart Festival Invades Columbus Commons on Friday

13 Walker / August 23, 2011 12:00 pm

If there’s one hot trend in the culinary scene right now, it’s mobile dining. Food carts and food trucks have exploded all over Columbus over the past two years, and this Friday they will be celebrated in style. Over 20… [Read More]

Ticket Giveaway to Dublin Irish Festival

Ticket Giveaway to Dublin Irish Festival

58 Anne / August 2, 2011 8:00 am

We have tickets to giveaway to the Dublin Irish Festival this weekend! There are 6 pairs of tickets to give to 6 lucky readers! Visit dublinirishfestival.org and leave a comment  on this post with what activity you are most looking… [Read More]

Day two of the Sketch Comedy Festival will be packed with laughs

Day two of the Sketch Comedy Festival will be packed with laughs

2 Anne / July 20, 2011 12:35 am

I went to see the first night of Shadowbox Live’s Sketch Comedy Festival and it was a great experience. Now in its third year, the Sketch Comedy Festival is a chance for performers from around the nation to hone their… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2011 – Vol. 6

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2011 – Vol. 6

3 Anne / June 23, 2011 2:00 pm

It’s ComFest Weekend! Enjoy bands, talks, people watching and goodie shopping Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Goodale Park. Check out Embassy’s 5 Year Anniversary on Friday at Skully’s or the Comfest Afterparty on Saturday night at KOBO or O-GEE at… [Read More]

Independents’ Day 2011 Line-Up Announced

Independents’ Day 2011 Line-Up Announced

0 Walker / June 15, 2011 3:00 pm

The fourth edition of Independents Day takes place on Saturday, September 17th, and the musical lineup was just released today. This event is a mashup of local music, local art, local businesses and other creative types and it takes place… [Read More]

Go West to Franklinton for Art, Music and More

Go West to Franklinton for Art, Music and More

11 Lauren Wilson / June 8, 2011 10:30 am

“Go west, young man, and grow up with the country.” Scratch that. This Saturday, the Franklinton Development Association invites everyone to Go West (West Broad Street, that is) and grow up with the city. Go West is Franklinton’s annual art… [Read More]

GCAC Presents: Columbus Arts Festival – At 50 still Fresh and Fun

GCAC Presents: Columbus Arts Festival – At 50 still Fresh and Fun

0 Jami Goldstein / June 2, 2011 10:00 am

The Columbus Arts Festival turns 50 this year but the Festival isn’t showing it’s age yet! If anything it becomes younger in spirit each year. From its beginnings on the Statehouse lawn back in 1961 to the many years on… [Read More]

Columbus Commons Celebrates Grand Opening

Columbus Commons Celebrates Grand Opening

23 Walker / May 26, 2011 10:00 am

The new Columbus Commons park opens Downtown today, and celebratory festivities are planned to continue all weekend long. Tonight’s event is music focused with local bands performing from 4pm to 11pm. Friday will feature blues musicians from 5pm to 10pm,… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2011 – Vol. 1

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2011 – Vol. 1

1 Anne / May 19, 2011 2:00 pm

I’m going to go ahead and call it! Mega Summer Weekend is here. The skies are clearing and the temperature is rising! Check out the Pinchflat Poster Show tonight at Wild Goose Creative. COSI is hosting their late night event,… [Read More]

The 2011 Columbus Festival Season

The 2011 Columbus Festival Season

15 Anne / May 16, 2011 8:00 am

If you went to the ZombieWalk, EcoChic Craftacular, Village Valuables or the Nelsonville Music Festival over the weekend, you know the Festival Season is here! Below is a list of festivals beginning in May and running through November in 2011…. [Read More]