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Ohio Homecoming Concert Expands to Columbus in 2012

Ohio Homecoming Concert Expands to Columbus in 2012

0 Walker / January 20, 2012 1:00 pm

The Cleveland-based Ohio Homecoming (OHC) event announced today that this year’s celebration will expand to include a music festival in Columbus over the 4th of July weekend. Now in it’s third year, OHC primarily features national and regional artists who… [Read More]

The List: 10 Reasons to go to The Ohio State Fair This Year

The List: 10 Reasons to go to The Ohio State Fair This Year

12 Walker / July 25, 2011 4:00 pm

The 158th annual Ohio State Fair kicks off this week, and offers a wide variety of entertainment options for kids, adults and everyone in between. If you’re on the fence about attending, then you’ll want to read through the list… [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]

Beer and Wine Comes to the Ohio State Fair

Beer and Wine Comes to the Ohio State Fair

11 Walker / April 21, 2011 10:45 am

Several years ago, there was a bit of public debate about the validity of the presence of locally produced beer and wine at the Ohio State Fair. Opponents said it would detract from the family friendly atmosphere while proponents argued… [Read More]

Photo Review: Red White & Boom 2010

Photo Review: Red White & Boom 2010

5 Walker / July 3, 2010 2:45 pm

The 30th Annual Red White & Boom celebration took place Downtown last night as hundreds of thousands of Central Ohioans took part in the festivities. The riverfront was lined with crowds from North Bank Park all way around to Miranova…. [Read More]

GCAC Presents: Volunteers Behind the Arts Festival

GCAC Presents: Volunteers Behind the Arts Festival

0 Jami Goldstein / June 3, 2010 8:30 am

Volunteers are the power behind the Columbus Arts Festival. Literally. And the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) couldn’t do the Festival without them. More than 200 volunteers working nearly 300 shifts are the people who make the Columbus Arts Festival… [Read More]

Weezer, Devo & Babyface Added to Ohio State Fair

17 Walker / May 21, 2010 9:30 am

Three new headliners were just added this morning to the entertainment lineup for this year’s Ohio State Fair: Weezer, Devo and Babyface. Weezer will be performing with openers Motion City Soundtrack on Saturday, July 31st at 7pm (tickets are $36)…. [Read More]

The 2010 Columbus Summer Festival Season

34 Walker / May 7, 2010 1:30 pm

The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and the summer festival season is quickly approaching. Whether you’re a fan of local art, ethnic foods, outdoor music or just looking for an excuse to do some “people watching”… [Read More]

Best Columbus Event of 2009: Comfest

Best Columbus Event of 2009: Comfest

10 Walker / January 7, 2010 6:15 pm

For the second year in a row, Comfest tops our list of best Columbus Events of the year. Founded in 1972, Comfest celebrated its 37th year in 2009 with the traditional mix of local music, food and culture that everyone… [Read More]

CU Podcast #18: Columbus Arts Festival 2009

CU Podcast #18: Columbus Arts Festival 2009

19 Walker / May 21, 2009 10:09 am

In this week’s ColumbusUnderground.com Podcast, we check in with Katie Laux-Lucas and Emily Swartzlander who are busy putting the final touches on this year’s Columbus Arts Festival. The event takes place on June 5, 6, and 7 in the Discovery… [Read More]

Saturday, May 16 – The Busiest Day of 2009!

Saturday, May 16 – The Busiest Day of 2009!

12 Anne / May 15, 2009 9:55 am

This Saturday, there are so many events going on that you will really need a good reason to stay inside! The Komen Race for the Cure is in the morning. Then you can go to Village Valuables, the biggest Yard… [Read More]

CU Podcast #17: Agora 6 Preview

CU Podcast #17: Agora 6 Preview

6 Walker / May 14, 2009 12:31 pm

In this week’s ColumbusUnderground.com Podcast, we stop by Junctionview Studios to chat with Adam Brouillette, Mike Litzau, and Laura Alexander (three members of the Couchfire Collective) about Agora 6 which takes place on Saturday May 16th. This year’s Agora will… [Read More]

Guest House Perfect for Festival Goers and Friends

Guest House Perfect for Festival Goers and Friends

5 Alexandra Kelley Fox / May 8, 2009 2:15 pm

Summer is finally making her sweet way around the bend. Soon the festival gamut will unleash itself with the Columbus Arts Festival, Columbus Pride Festival, Comfest, Red, White & Boom!, the DooDah Parade, and the Jazz & Rib Fest. Short… [Read More]

Festival Latino will be presented by CAPA in 2009

Festival Latino will be presented by CAPA in 2009

3 Walker / March 31, 2009 8:39 pm

Press Release: The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) will present Festival Latino. The long-running festival, previously presented by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, was recently discontinued as part of City budget cuts; however, this change enables the… [Read More]

2009 Jazz & Ribs Fest is Relocating to Arena District

2009 Jazz & Ribs Fest is Relocating to Arena District

6 Walker / March 31, 2009 5:57 pm

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Columbus Jazz & Ribs Festival, and due to continued riverfront construction, the fest is moving over to the Arena District for its July 24-26 run. Last year’s festival was thrown a bit… [Read More]