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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 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,...

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 08, 2021 - I hope everyone had an enjoyable Labor Day weekend. We got to enjoy some time with family and friends – playing games outdoors, grilling, just being together. Well, now we’re entering the second week of the Columbus Makes Art Passport....

September 22, 2021 - I have family coming into town from Colorado and California. I work in the arts so it is important that I represent well and have a list of weekend arts offerings at the ready. I also want to keep filling up my Columbus Makes Arts...

October 06, 2021 - We are just over the half way mark for the Columbus Makes Art Passport program. The bad news is that some of the events in the passport have wrapped up. The good news is that there are still plenty of things to do to earn some cool...

October 20, 2021 - Hello autumn, I was starting to worry you got lost. This the most wonderful time of the year. Chill nights, outdoor fires that you can smell on the air, leaves exploding into brilliant colors, hot drinks, knitted hats—I love it ALL. So...

January 19, 2022 - Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone enjoyed last weekend. I loved getting the extra time with our boys. We stoked the fire, went sledding, made lots of coffee, baked some bread and even got to dog-sit our canine “niece.” Moving into the week,...

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...