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January 30, 2019 - I am ready for the weekend. Not in a cranky “this week sucked” way, but in a “OMG there are so many events to look forward to” way. Perhaps the splashiest of these hot tickets is Hamilton opening this week at the Ohio Theatre. I scrimped...

February 05, 2019 - Our boys enjoyed a total of three snow/cold days last week, which means we recently finished up a five-day weekend (send booze). We made the most of it, though: we watched movies, read books, keep the fire going. And to our delight, they...

September 18, 2019 - By the time Friday rolls around I will be on my 12th straight day of work. Granted last weekend was fun “work,” but I am looking forward to a weekend where I have free time to play. I am planning a quick trip to Yellow Springs to check out...

November 26, 2019 - Happy Thanksgiving (a little early). As I gear up for the holiday weekend, I’m sharing my tips for outings early to help you get a jump start on planning. For those who find the holidays, and its human interactions, stressful; the arts can...

December 23, 2019 - This will be the last Weekend Warriors for the year—actually, for the decade. I do not want to head into the new decade with regrets so below are a list of shows that I want to be sure to see before that ball drops New Year’s eve. Here:...

January 29, 2020 - You know that saying, when it rains it pours? Well that’s true this weekend in the arts. As I started checking the events calendar at ColumbusMakesArt.com, I quickly had an entire weekend plotted—and then some. Let’s start with baby Friday...

July 08, 2020 - I’ll admit it, I’m easily defeated by excessive heat. I don’t like it – it makes me want to hide in a dark room with air conditioning. Fortunately I can still experience the arts while staying cool – either indoors or right at home. I’ve...

September 30, 2020 - Good bye September, I barely knew ya. Anyone else feel like time is simultaneously dragging and flying by? No? Just me? Ok. Well, It seems like I was only just starting the week and already I am thinking of the weekend. The arts have...

September 15, 2021 - Last Friday my family and I visited Franklinton Fridays, and it was delightful to see people out safely enjoying the arts. We grabbed dinner, strolled around 400 Square, toured several galleries and artist studios, and collected a couple...