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Local Columbus comedians collaborate for two comedy festivals

Local Columbus comedians collaborate for two comedy festivals

1 Halie Williams / April 12, 2012 10:00 am

“Columbus is funny.” At least that’s the message local comedian and co-founder of creative project Organ Grinder Productions, Zack Baird, wants to send out. In doing so, Baird has teamed up to bring two different comedy festivals to the heart… [Read More]

Pecha Kucha Returns to Eartha Limited

Pecha Kucha Returns to Eartha Limited

2 Alexandra Kelley Fox / April 8, 2012 12:30 pm

Pecha Kucha Columbus will present its next event on Thursday, May 10 at Eartha Limited. Festivities kick off at 7:00 p.m. with local band Both Girls and presentations begin at 7:30. Each speaker will follow the international Pecha Kucha format… [Read More]

5 Stops for Gallery Hop – April 2012

5 Stops for Gallery Hop – April 2012

1 Walker / April 7, 2012 12:55 pm

Gallery Hop is here again, and there’s a lot of new things happening in the neighborhood. New stores have opened up recently, there’s new art exhibits to enjoy, and plenty of music, shows and other entertainment to take in while… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Spring 2012 – Vol. 3

Columbus Mega Weekend – Spring 2012 – Vol. 3

1 Anne / April 5, 2012 2:00 pm

Happy Weekend! It’s going to feel like Spring – if you are going to the Clippers’ games, bundle up! Thursday It’s opening day for the Columbus Clippers! They’ve got games and specials all weekend long. Join them tonight for a… [Read More]

Have you made plans for Easter?

Have you made plans for Easter?

4 Anne / April 4, 2012 2:30 pm

If you’d rather not cook a meal for Easter Sunday, there are plenty of restaurants and food trucks open and offering delicious food! We’ve also got some events for you this weekend as well. Happy Easter! Ray Ray’s Hog Pit… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Spring 2012 – Vol. 2

Columbus Mega Weekend – Spring 2012 – Vol. 2

1 Anne / March 29, 2012 2:00 pm

Happy Weekend Everyone! Are any of you headed to New Orleans to cheer on the Buckeyes on Saturday? If not, of course there are plenty of places here to cheer them on plus there is lots of other stuff going… [Read More]

North Market Launches Coffee Roast Festival on Saturday

North Market Launches Coffee Roast Festival on Saturday

9 Walker / March 29, 2012 1:00 pm

The North Market is already one of the city’s biggest destinations for local food festivals, hosting everything from Grillmasters to Brewmasters and Ohio Wineries to Fiery Foods. This weekend we’ll see the addition of the newest festival: The North Market… [Read More]

Opera Columbus announces 2012-2013 season, new collaboration with ShadowboxLive

Opera Columbus announces 2012-2013 season, new collaboration with ShadowboxLive

0 Anne / March 26, 2012 12:45 pm

Opera Columbus announced today their two show season for 2012-2013. They will be doing Toronto based Opera Atelier’s revival of Mozart’s The Magic Flute and  New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players in H.M.S Pinafore. “Both productions will again employ local… [Read More]

Dark Woods Theatre has a new home

Dark Woods Theatre has a new home

1 Anne / March 23, 2012 12:00 pm

If you attended the Evil Dead The Musical that the Dark Woods Theatre company put on last summer, you know they do a great job with outdoor shows. Unfortunately, they lost that space last year. However, have no fear! They… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Spring 2012 – Vol. 1

Columbus Mega Weekend – Spring 2012 – Vol. 1

0 Anne / March 22, 2012 2:00 pm

Happy Spring! Did you turn on your air conditioning? I’ve had it blasting in the car the past couple of days, but still trying to enjoy open windows at home! There’s plenty to do this weekend! Thursday Join us at… [Read More]

Theatre Review: The Irish Curse takes an honest and funny look at insecurities

Theatre Review: The Irish Curse takes an honest and funny look at insecurities

0 Anne / March 17, 2012 12:30 pm

What would drive a man to such despair that he would consider ending his life? That is the question that is the inspiration for The Irish Curse. Playwright Martin Casella had heard a version of a story where a man… [Read More]

Theatre Review: Next Fall brilliantly questions love and faith

Theatre Review: Next Fall brilliantly questions love and faith

0 Anne / March 16, 2012 3:30 pm

How many lines do you cross or slightly shift in your own personal relationships? Would you fall in love with someone who doesn’t necessarily share all of your own beliefs? Or maybe with someone who isn’t honest about himself with… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Winter 2012 – Vol. 15

Columbus Mega Weekend – Winter 2012 – Vol. 15

1 Anne / March 15, 2012 2:00 pm

Last weekend of winter. YAY! Although, was this the best winter we’ve ever had in Ohio, or what?! Best wishes for a fantastic weekend, everyone! Go have a meal on a patio! Thursday Join us tonight at the 7:30 performance… [Read More]

Review: Happy 9/11! and Other Completely Non-Offensive Tales explores the darker side of human relationships

Review: Happy 9/11! and Other Completely Non-Offensive Tales explores the darker side of human relationships

0 Anne / March 10, 2012 8:00 am

Going into MadLab Theatre’s current show, Happy 9/11! and Other Completely Non-Offensive Tales, and not having read too much about it, I thought it was going to be jokes galore at whether or not one should be making jokes about… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Winter 2012 – Vol. 14

Columbus Mega Weekend – Winter 2012 – Vol. 14

1 Anne / March 8, 2012 2:00 pm

Happy Weekend Everyone! Have you started training for the Capital City Half Marathon? Tried the burgers Flip Side? Anyone heading to SXSW? As always, lots going on in Columbus. Thursday Support Available Light Theatre tonight at Brothers Drake. The Fresh… [Read More]