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October 23, 2019 - I love this time of year. As the nights get longer, I can’t think of a better way to spend them than heading out to enjoy a live performance. There a so many great shows running in Columbus right now. Here are a few new ones opening this...

February 19, 2020 - Next week I’m heading to Washington, D.C. for a few days for a — wait for it — dad blogging conference. I learned about it from Aaron Sheldon, photographer and dad behind Small Steps Are Giant Leaps photography blog. I’m hoping to learn...

December 08, 2021 - This past weekend was full of arts-centric experiences for me and my family. Saturday night my wife and I saw one of our favorite bands, Cincinnati-based Over the Rhine, in concert at the Davidson Theatre in the Riffe Center. We catch...

October 11, 2023 - I am super excited for the weekend and so with no further ado, I am going to jump right into my recommendations for your arts adventures. It is time for one of my favorite annual events—Scrawl. It’s kind of like a two-day block party in...

November 29, 2023 - Whew! This week seems quiet after the fun and busy-ness of hosting my family for Thanksgiving. But now it feels like the holidays have really kicked off, and one glance at the calendars on ColumbusMakesArt.com tells me this season will be...

December 13, 2023 - As we continue rolling into mid-December, I’m trying to slow down time. I love this season, but I just can’t keep up with all the concerts, light shows, parties and holiday fun. But thankfully I have the calendar on ColumbusMakesArt.com to...

March 13, 2024 - I don’t know about you, but the time change always messes me up. The daylight seems strange, I’m explicably tired and more confused than normal. Which has me looking forward to the weekend – when things will hopefully feel more routine...

June 19, 2024 - This is shaping up to be a hot week, but you can stay cool by checking out arts events in the air conditioning or evening hours. Here’s what I found! If you missed out on any of the Juneteenth celebrations this past weekend, there are more...