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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...

September 01, 2021 - About half of my Weekend Warriors start with comments about the weather, but when things start cooling off, I COME ALIVE! I’ll even take a little bit of rain, as long as it’s not in the 90s. But these seasonal changes make me eager to get...

November 17, 2021 - Ah the sights, sounds and feels that come with the arts. But, Columbus has so much to offer that it can get a bit overwhelming trying to pick an experience. To help out I’ve created a short list of events to excite your senses this...

January 19, 2022 - Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone enjoyed last weekend. I loved getting the extra time with our boys. We stoked the fire, went sledding, made lots of coffee, baked some bread and even got to dog-sit our canine “niece.” Moving into the week,...

December 06, 2023 - Preparing for the holidays can be exhausting even when it’s fun. So, a break where I can just take in a performance or exhibition is a must. There is a ton going on this time of year, but I’ve highlighted 11 arts events both seasonal and...

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...

May 08, 2024 - And we’re headed into another busy week with the Columbus arts! While scanning the calendars on ColumbusMakesArt.com, I’m finding enough events to fill several weekends. But I’ll try to whittle it down to several that caught my attention:...

September 04, 2024 - With the Labor Day weekend and cooler weather arriving, it’s hard for me not to go full tilt into fall! It’s my favorite time of year, so I welcome days with open windows and warm drinks and cozy vibes. This re-energizes me to get out and...