August 21, 2019 - And just like that, our kids are a week into school! And just like that, we’re already looking forward to another weekend of adventures. As usual, I’m searching the calendars on ColumbusMakesArt.com and discovering plenty of things to do....
October 30, 2019 - There I was, on a sunny afternoon, perusing the columbusmakesart.com events section for weekend plans, when I saw it: OSU’s theater department’s production of Bonnets: How Ladies of Good Breeding Are Induced to Murder. Oh, OSU, you had me...
January 22, 2020 - And here we are, marching right through January! It’s amazing how the days fill up with so many fun things to do. I’ve been searching the calendars on ColumbusMakesArt.com and planning our weekend adventures. Here’s what I’ve found:
The...
June 03, 2020 - Hey, friends – this has been a difficult week for our country and for Columbus. There’s no way I can summarize all that’s happened in a simple blog post, but as things continue on, if you need inspiration or a break from the news or just a...
December 30, 2020 - As the year ends so do many, many shows. So this week I’m offering a list of last chance events.
First, for you Beatles fans: Sgt. Peppercorn’s 11th Annual Beatles Marathon starts streaming online at noon Dec. 31. Seven musicians, led by...
January 06, 2021 - Well, we’re back at it! A new year has started. And while I get that the calendar flip is an arbitrary marker, I welcome any opportunity or motivation for a fresh start.
I’m hoping to continue supporting artists and experience the arts in...
January 27, 2021 - This week’s Weekend Warriors is dedicated to all of the cinephiles out there. Jan. 28 kicks off Sundance week in Columbus, which is one of 33 satellite sites for the festival in the United States.
Sundance Film Festival Columbus...
February 03, 2021 - I love the month of February. We’re solidly in the depths of winter, often the prettiest parts of it, but already heading toward spring. It’s Black History Month, the month of Mardi Gras, Valentine’s (which, yes, is corny but also can be...
June 23, 2021 - This past weekend my youngest brother and his wife came to visit us in Columbus, and it felt like the full experience of summer: camping out at baseball games, grilling, beers on brewery patios, strolling the farmers market, a walk...
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...