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October 02, 2019 - I don’t like 90-degree weather in July; so you can imagine my lack of enthusiasm seeing those digits in October. But, that’s fine because the extended forecast is promising more fall like temps this weekend and there’s nothing like cooler...

October 09, 2019 - We continue the steady march into fall and into my beloved cooler weather. I don’t know about you, but fall makes me come alive. I feel more active and interested in going out. So I searched ColumbusMakesArt.com and found these seven...

February 05, 2020 - Now we’re full-tilt into February, and I’m looking for more arts experiences this month! I searched the calendars on ColumbusMakesArt.com, and here’s what I’m looking at this weekend: Capital University hosts its annual NOW MUSIC Festival...

March 04, 2020 - Last weekend I was in Washington, D.C. for a conference. Between keynotes and breakout sessions, I managed to carve out time to visit the many museums in the district, including the National Gallery of Art and the National Portrait...

July 15, 2020 - Okay, so last week I was complaining about the heat and offering ways to engage the arts while staying cool. And while the weather’s still pretty warm, I’ve enjoyed the cooler temps and breezes. But I’m still seeking out arts experiences...

September 23, 2020 - See what I did there?! Maybe it’s the academic ingrained in me, but autumn always feels like a second New Year. It’s the days of fresh air and cooler temps. The days when I can turn off the air conditioning and open all the doors and...

November 25, 2020 - There have been lots of ups and downs over recent weeks. Late last week, following the city’s stay-at-home advisory, a number of Columbus’ arts organizations decided to temporarily close up or pause programming. This means it’s more...

January 06, 2021 - Well, we’re back at it! A new year has started. And while I get that the calendar flip is an arbitrary marker, I welcome any opportunity or motivation for a fresh start. I’m hoping to continue supporting artists and experience the arts in...

March 03, 2021 - This past weekend the New York Times wrote a belated obituary for Aminah Robinson as part of their Overlooked series, a collection of obits written about significant figures they didn’t cover at the time of the person’s death. I appreciate...

March 31, 2021 - Happy April, everyone! I hope we’re in for a lovely spring. I looked through the calendars on ColumbusMakesArt.com and can see Columbus arts flourishing. A few highlights of what’s happening this week: Columbus poet Barbara Fant performs...