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February 13, 2019 - Valentine’s Day is upon us. I’m trying not to roll my eyes. I’m only bringing it up because while searching the events calendar at columbusmakesart.com I noticed that several organizations have put together arts experiences to celebrate...

December 23, 2019 - This will be the last Weekend Warriors for the year—actually, for the decade. I do not want to head into the new decade with regrets so below are a list of shows that I want to be sure to see before that ball drops New Year’s eve. Here:...

April 15, 2020 - As of this week we’re one month in to quarantine. So, how are we all doing? Although Ohio hasn’t officially declared it, we’re planning for our kids NOT to return to school this year. It’s funny to think back on mid-March. That feels like...

April 29, 2020 - Happy (Almost) May, everyone! As we’re edging into full spring weather, we’re seeing more and more virtual arts events happening across the city. I searched the calendars on ColumbusMakesArt.com/Virtual, and here’s what I found: Gallery...

June 17, 2020 - Here we are, halfway through June already. Fortunately, it’s been a beautiful season so far. While we’re still hearing of closures and cancellations of arts events, we’re also seeing organizations rally and offer more exhibitions,...

August 19, 2020 - We’re still a couple weeks away from our boys starting school, but I know other school districts are headed back this week. Pretty much everyone is going virtual, at least for the start of the year. To help establish school hours at home,...

September 30, 2020 - Good bye September, I barely knew ya. Anyone else feel like time is simultaneously dragging and flying by? No? Just me? Ok. Well, It seems like I was only just starting the week and already I am thinking of the weekend. The arts have...

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...

August 23, 2023 - Go to the events calendar at columbusmakesart.com and you will find a cornucopia of arts events. I have cherry picked a dozen ripe events ready for your consumption, and you can hit five of them just by going to the Wexner Center of the...

February 28, 2024 - I love that we get a Leap Day this year! To celebrate, we’re headed to the Grandview Theatre for a Leap Day party that includes viewing the 30 Rock Leap Day episode. But that also means an extra day (okay, but not really) to enjoy the...