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September 11, 2019 - I’m always amazed at how many different things happen around Columbus every weekend. Just when I feel like we’ve had a big weekend – BAM! – the next weekend comes along complete with festivals and concerts and new exhibitions. I searched...

March 25, 2020 - Wow. It’s amazing to look back on my Weekend Warriors blog post from just two weeks ago. The world looked completely different back then. So much has changed so quickly. I hope you’re all staying at home and staying healthy. While you’re...

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 17, 2021 - We may be getting hit with some snow this week (truth be told, I won’t complain – I like getting snowed in), but you can still support and experience the local arts from the comfort of your own home. Here are the virtual events I’ve found...

March 24, 2021 - The news has been full of mask-less spring breakers rampaging in the warmer states. As I cross my fingers that these people won’t come to Ohio with a brand new COVID variant as well as a tan, I will stay masked and enjoy the many virtual...

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...

April 22, 2021 - Well, sigh, COVID numbers are spiking in Franklin County AGAIN, and the new, more contagious, variant is super popular. This all leaves me very interested in virtual arts events this week. Fortunately a quick look at ColumbusMakesArt.com...

May 05, 2021 - If you are from Ohio you have probably heard the old saying “Don’t like the weather? Wait five minutes.” That is certainly bearing out right now. Fortunately the arts in Columbus are consistently delivering and a quick search of...

May 19, 2021 - As Dr. Breakfast himself noted last week, there is a lot happening in May. I cherry picked 10 events to get you going this weekend, but you’ll find even more at ColumbusMakesArt.com. Opera Columbus presents La Boheme live at 400 Rich St....

May 26, 2021 - I know this pandemic is far from over, and that we still need to be cautious, but over the past week I’ve been feeling a bit of hope. I think the summer weather helps, but I’m starting to see signs of life. My wife and I and our oldest are...