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September 23, 2020 - See what I did there?! Maybe it’s the academic ingrained in me, but autumn always feels like a second New Year. It’s the days of fresh air and cooler temps. The days when I can turn off the air conditioning and open all the doors and...

October 28, 2020 - Confession: aside from the fun of costumes and trick-or-treating, I’ve never been super into Halloween. Scary or grotesque movies, all the dark and creepy stuff – just never been my thing. But I get why many are into it, and I love all...

January 13, 2021 - I love and appreciate a sunny day in Ohio’s long winter, it boosts boost my mood. But, I need a plan B for the many days in between those rare gifts of light. For that, I turn to the arts. This week I offer up six events that caught my eye...

January 20, 2021 - Despite my anxiety over the events of recent weeks, I’m so excited for Inauguration Day and for the history that will be made with our first woman vice president. It has me feeling hopeful and excited in ways I haven’t felt for years now....

March 17, 2021 - Autumn is the best season (that’s not an opinion), but spring can be so wonderful, too. We get these beautifully crisp days, perfect for taking a walk, playing outside or just breathing some fresh air. The new season has me excited to see...

April 14, 2021 - I know this pandemic is far from over, and we’ve lost a lot along the way, but I’m allowing myself some hope these days as the weather warms, as my wife and I just got our second vaccinations (and as we see loads more friends, family,...

April 28, 2021 - As we’re wrapping up April and welcoming May, I’m excited to see so much happening in the Columbus arts scene. I searched through the calendars on ColumbusMakesArt.com, and here’s a sampling of what I found: The OhioDance 2021 Festival – a...

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....

June 02, 2021 - Happy June, everyone! I don’t know about you, but Memorial Day weekend felt like a real welcome to summer, despite the chilly temps. We got to hang with family, I grilled everything I could get my hands on, our boys started baseball. Felt...

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...