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July 21, 2021 - The thing about gardening is, the rewards are not immediate. But when a plant survives and actually blooms, well, that’s a good feeling. The arts can be that way. A lot of planning and care happens before you see the end result, and...

August 18, 2021 - Our boys are going back to school this week, which always makes it feel like summer is over, but the weather is still warm, pools are still open, there are outdoor markets and concerts to attend, and there’s still plenty to do in Columbus...

October 06, 2021 - We are just over the half way mark for the Columbus Makes Art Passport program. The bad news is that some of the events in the passport have wrapped up. The good news is that there are still plenty of things to do to earn some cool...

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...

December 15, 2021 - It’s a miracle, but I am 95% done with my holiday shopping. That means I have some time to go out and enjoy myself. So of course I went to ColumbusMakesArt.com to see what’s cookin’ in the arts world. Below are the five events on my short...

December 29, 2021 - The year is wrapping up (anyone else feeling like 2020 and 2021 kind of melded together? Just me? Ok). This means that many wonderful shows will soon be closing. If you are fortunate enough to have some extra time off during the holiday...

January 05, 2022 - Happy 2022, friends! I know there’s a lot of apprehension going into this new year. Here’s hoping everyone is able to stay safe and weather the storm. If you feel comfortable and are able, there are still ways you can support the arts this...

March 09, 2022 - Last weekend I took a tapestry weaving workshop at Emergent Arts & Crafts in the Short North Arts District. It was wonderful. Not only was it a perfect creative outlet for a yarn nerd like me, but being in a room with other folks,...

November 01, 2023 - This Thursday night we’ll be celebrating GCAC’s Big Arts Night and 50th anniversary celebration at the Southern Theatre and the Westin. This was one of my favorite nights of 2022, a big party to highlight the accomplishments of Columbus...

January 31, 2024 - Alright, folks, who’s ready to start February already? Personally, I am. And not just because it’s my birthday month! It’s one step closer to spring, and we’re (hopefully) getting out of those gray January days. So I’m looking forward to...