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February 13, 2019 - Valentine’s Day is upon us. I’m trying not to roll my eyes. I’m only bringing it up because while searching the events calendar at columbusmakesart.com I noticed that several organizations have put together arts experiences to celebrate...

June 05, 2019 - It’s finally time for the Columbus Arts Festival. As an employee of the Greater Columbus Arts Council I will be at the Festival site all day every day (and then some) June 7-9. So, half of this post will be me sharing some highlights of...

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...

August 18, 2021 - Our boys are going back to school this week, which always makes it feel like summer is over, but the weather is still warm, pools are still open, there are outdoor markets and concerts to attend, and there’s still plenty to do in Columbus...

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...

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...

October 11, 2023 - I am super excited for the weekend and so with no further ado, I am going to jump right into my recommendations for your arts adventures. It is time for one of my favorite annual events—Scrawl. It’s kind of like a two-day block party in...

February 14, 2024 - I know that love is in the air this week. It can mean many different things to different people, so how about I show some ways to be in love with the arts this weekend? Looking through the calendars on ColumbusMakesArt.com, I can see it’s...

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...