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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,...

September 06, 2023 - Happy Wednesday! I hope you were able to enjoy the Labor Day weekend. We said our informal good-bye to summer with family time, swimming in the pool, grilling and rides on my in-laws’ boat. It was loads of fun, but I’m eager to be back...

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...