Archives for "holidays"

Columbus Mega Weekend – Winter 2011 – Vol. 4

Columbus Mega Weekend – Winter 2011 – Vol. 4

0 Anne / December 22, 2011 2:00 pm

It not looking like we’ll have a white Christmas, but I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and happy celebrations! Tonight you can go to Kafe Kerouac for some laughs at Very Merry SAGATTACKTRAVISMAS. Ace of Cups has Fort… [Read More]

Holiday Shopping Guide – Last Minute Gifts

Holiday Shopping Guide – Last Minute Gifts

3 Anne / December 22, 2011 7:00 am

We are getting down to the wire! Three more days to finish up your shopping. Here are some ideas for those of you waiting until the last minute! 1. Yule Log – $31.95 Decorate your holiday table with this beautiful… [Read More]

Give the Gift of Membership

Give the Gift of Membership

0 James Lewis / December 18, 2011 8:00 am

Is the holiday countdown looming over you as you frantically locate gifts for the remaining people on your shopping list? If you’re experiencing anxiety over what gift you’ll give your special Santa, fret not, we’ve got you covered. A membership… [Read More]

Home Decor: Holiday Decorating

Home Decor: Holiday Decorating

1 Stephanie Fulkerson / December 16, 2011 8:00 am

Editor’s note by Anne: Welcome to our monthly design tips feature. Many of you have been desiring more lifestyle/decorating content and we hope this will offer ideas for your decorating projects. We will be working with area designers to showcase… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Winter 2011 – Vol. 3

Columbus Mega Weekend – Winter 2011 – Vol. 3

1 Anne / December 15, 2011 2:00 pm

Hello beautiful warm day! We hope to see you tonight at the CU Holiday Party at MoJoe Lounge in the Lazarus Building. If you’d like, don’t forget to bring a toy to donate to Franklin County Children’s Services. Section 8… [Read More]

Holiday Shopping Guide 2011 – Kids

Holiday Shopping Guide 2011 – Kids

4 Anne / December 15, 2011 8:45 am

Many of you may be looking for fun gift ideas for the littler people in your life. We have some fun ideas for babies, little kids and older kids! 1. Backpacks and Tote Bags – $24 and $16 Beautiful kids… [Read More]

Holiday Shopping Guide 2011 – Arts & Crafts

Holiday Shopping Guide 2011 – Arts & Crafts

2 Anne / December 8, 2011 3:30 pm

If you’re the type of shopper to support local stores, then this year consider going one step further and buying products that have also been locally made! Columbus is filled with creative and talented artisans who make all types of… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Winter 2011 – Vol. 2

Columbus Mega Weekend – Winter 2011 – Vol. 2

5 Anne / December 8, 2011 2:00 pm

Happy Weekend Everyone! If you aren’t in the holiday spirit yet, head to CS Gallery tonight for It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. They have shows through Sunday and also next weekend. The Big Room is hosting Brewmaster’s… [Read More]

History Lesson: State Auto’s Christmas Corner

History Lesson: State Auto’s Christmas Corner

1 Doug Motz / December 6, 2011 8:00 am

As a kid born in Columbus and reared in Reynoldsburg in the late 1960s and early 1970s, going Downtown during the holiday season was always a special event. The Sunday after Thanksgiving, my parents would dress my brother, sister and… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Winter 2011 – Vol. 1

Columbus Mega Weekend – Winter 2011 – Vol. 1

2 Anne / December 1, 2011 2:00 pm

It’s the first weekend of December and the holidays are upon us. Hopefully not the snow yet! Lots to do this weekend so lets get started. The Wexner Center’s ZOOM! Family Film Festival starts tonight and lasts through Sunday. The… [Read More]

GCAC Presents: Supporting Local All Year at the North Market

GCAC Presents: Supporting Local All Year at the North Market

0 Mary Martineau / December 1, 2011 10:00 am

You’ve seen the entreaties on Facebook and Google+ to shop local this holiday season with the great graphics and trendy tag lines. At the North Market we broadcast the benefits of supporting small local merchants, farmers, artisans and musicians 365… [Read More]

Holiday Shopping Guide 2011 – Food

Holiday Shopping Guide 2011 – Food

1 Walker / December 1, 2011 6:00 am

The first of December is upon us, and if you weren’t really feeling the whole Black Friday thing last week, then today is the day to get serious about finding gifts for your friends and family. Our weekly installments of… [Read More]

Grand Illumination Festival Takes Place Downtown on Friday

Grand Illumination Festival Takes Place Downtown on Friday

3 Walker / November 30, 2011 9:15 am

Thanks to the magic of daylight saving time, it currently starts getting dark around 4pm. But Downtown is going to be getting a whole lot brighter at night as over 180,000 holidays lights come on this Friday evening for the… [Read More]

Holiday Shopping Guide 2011 – Fashion

Holiday Shopping Guide 2011 – Fashion

0 Walker / November 24, 2011 8:00 am

The holiday shopping season officially begins tomorrow with Black Friday! Even if you don’t take part in that day’s worth of madness, it doesn’t hurt to start planning in advance the gifts you’ll buy your loved ones this year. Once… [Read More]

GCAC Presents: Back in Business – Tree Lighting Returns to Ohio Statehouse Holiday Festival

GCAC Presents: Back in Business – Tree Lighting Returns to Ohio Statehouse Holiday Festival

0 Michael Ginnetti / November 17, 2011 8:00 am

After a short absence, the tradition of lighting up a holiday tree on Capitol Square will make its triumphant return to the Ohio Statehouse this holiday season. In fact, the 2011 Ohio Statehouse Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival will include… [Read More]