Archives for "women"

Ohio Women’s Bicycling Summit Wants to Close the Gender Gap

Ohio Women’s Bicycling Summit Wants to Close the Gender Gap

2 Jess Mathews / May 6, 2013 12:25 pm

It’s no secret that American women are less likely than American men to ride bikes in cities. Certain reports put one woman on a bike for every four men in America. In European counties like Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark, the split… [Read More]

Blowout Bar Coming Soon to German Village

Blowout Bar Coming Soon to German Village

0 Walker / November 6, 2012 4:45 pm

Jolie Laide Salon & Spa in German Village is announcing today that they’re launching the first “blowout bar” in Columbus this week: Blow by JL. The concept allows customers to get their hair styled and manicures and makeup touched up… [Read More]

Columbus Ranked #1 Best City for Working Moms

Columbus Ranked #1 Best City for Working Moms

0 Walker / October 10, 2012 4:45 pm

If you’re a working mom living in Columbus, then take note: you’ve got it better than anyone else in the country according to a new national ranking from Forbes.com. The publication just compiled a new annual list of The Best… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Ginnie Baer

Local Artist Spotlight: Ginnie Baer

0 Anne / July 24, 2012 2:30 pm

If you went to last month’s Gallery Hop in the Short North, you may have stopped in the Sean Christopher Gallery and viewed artist Ginnie Baer’s farewell show. After calling Columbus home for years, Baer is moving to Wisconsin this… [Read More]

CAW: Creating Our History

CAW: Creating Our History

1 Jeff Regensburger / April 7, 2012 10:20 am

Cancel the eulogies and send the moirologists home. We don’t need them just yet. It turns out the death of the Columbus art scene was an exaggeration after all. Oh, you hadn’t heard? The fact is there’s been a lot… [Read More]

Ohio Roller Girls Announce 2012 Season

Ohio Roller Girls Announce 2012 Season

1 Anne / January 24, 2012 2:30 pm

The Ohio Roller Girls are back and ready for their season opener on February 11 against the River City Roller Girls from Richmond, VA. The opening bout will be a double header held at the Ohio Expo Center, 717 E…. [Read More]

Philanthropy Friday: New Directions Career Center

Philanthropy Friday: New Directions Career Center

1 columbus imPRessions / October 29, 2010 8:00 am

NDCC is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization that assists individuals, especially women, in the midst of transition. They serve a diverse population from different social, economic, and educational levels and aid them in attaining and maintaining financial self-sufficiency

“Definitions Of Character” Exhibit Photo Review

“Definitions Of Character” Exhibit Photo Review

4 Kyle Schriner / February 14, 2010 11:30 am

CAW (Creative Arts of Women) is a collective of women joining their creative forces. Definitions of Character is a self-portrait exhibition designed to introduce the members of CAW. Alexandra Kelley wrote a full preview of the show back in January,… [Read More]

Louisville Band Kicks off National Tour in Columbus

0 Walker / January 13, 2010 3:00 pm

Louisville duo the Sirens, voted National Women’s Music Festival Best New Artists 2009, is debuting their national tour Chasing the Sun! in Columbus, January 16 at 8:00 pm at the Summit on 16th – 82 East 16th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio… [Read More]

CAW (Creative Arts of Women) Hosts First Exhibit

CAW (Creative Arts of Women) Hosts First Exhibit

3 Alexandra Kelley Fox / January 12, 2010 1:30 pm

Thanks to Helma Groot and Stephanie Rond, 2010 will be a year of blazed trails for creative women in Columbus. Six months ago the two friends and visual artists founded CAW (Creative Arts of Women), an open-membership collective enabling local… [Read More]

2009 Columbus International Film + Video Festival

2009 Columbus International Film + Video Festival

1 SusanB / October 13, 2009 8:30 am

What do dead people (as in zombies), pornography, mortgage foreclosures, genetically modified food, and strawberry jam have in common? The longest running film festival in the US, the 57th Columbus International Film + Video Festival. Beginning with three “Early Bird”… [Read More]

The Murder Ballads of Angela Perley

The Murder Ballads of Angela Perley

2 Anne / August 13, 2009 3:04 pm

Don’t be fooled by Angela Perley’s youthfulness and honeyed disposition; she and her country-fried indie rock mean business. A native of Hilliard, she began her musical career while attending Ohio University. She played in Athens folk-rock bands Vintage Green and… [Read More]

Local Designer’s Specialty is Comfortable Couture

Local Designer’s Specialty is Comfortable Couture

15 Melanie McIntyre / April 9, 2009 8:43 am

If you’re like me, more than ready to cast off your layered winter wardrobe in favor of something a bit lighter, imaginative and, if possible, locally-produced, look no further than Torn Angel by Esther Chung. Chung, a Columbus College of… [Read More]

Go Figure Consignment Opens in Short North in April

Go Figure Consignment Opens in Short North in April

3 Walker / March 3, 2009 8:05 am

Just the other day it was announced that Counter Culture would be closing up shop in the Short North, but today we’re announcing that “Go Figure Consignment” is going to be the new shop to take its place at 988… [Read More]

Bakery Gingham Opens in New Location on Saturday

Bakery Gingham Opens in New Location on Saturday

12 Anne / January 29, 2009 10:00 am

German Village is getting even sweeter. Amanda Ellis is moving her sweet shop Bakery Gingham to a bigger space on Thurman Avenue. The new space has allowed her to expand her selection of goodies too! Bakery Gingham became well-known as… [Read More]