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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...

January 26, 2022 - If, like me, you stream a lot of content, then you are familiar with the monthly posts that let you know what is coming and what is leaving on the major streaming channels. I appreciated these. I get excited for shows that I have been...

February 09, 2022 - I’ve got cabin fever. Good news: there is SO MUCH on the calendar at ColumbusMakesArt.com—everything from Fincher films at Gateway Film Center to Golden Girl puppets at Lincoln Theatre. Bad news: all these choices make it hard to curate a...

February 23, 2022 - I’m in a bleh kind of mood. My go-to in a moment like this is to reach for sugar and alcohol, but I am trying to develop healthier habits, so today I reached for the events calendar at ColumbusMakesArt. Sure a little sugar binge will feel...

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,...

October 04, 2023 - It’s the start of my favorite month! October is the heart of fall, when we get chilly nights, pumpkins turn ripe, and bourbon and dark beer become my beverages of choice. It’s also the start of new arts adventures. The calendars on...

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...

January 24, 2024 - To be honest, this time of year I have an overwhelming urge to hibernate. The arts are something that can pull me out of my den and remind me that I am human, not bear. This week I share seven events that are calling me out of my slumber....

April 10, 2024 - Were you able to catch the eclipse on Monday? It was a really spectacular event. We had some family come to town from Kentucky, and we spent a couple hours in a Dublin park to see it. There’s really no describing the experience. But now...