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November 10, 2021 - I don’t know about you, but I’m loving this fall weather. It seriously energizes me. This is the time of year when I really want to get out and do things. So I’m searching the calendars on ColumbusMakesArt.com to plan some arts activities...

July 19, 2023 - I did a double take this week when I looked at the calendar and realized our kids start school IN LESS THAN A MONTH. This summer is going by too quickly! All the more reason to be deliberate about our time. So I scanned the calendars on...

July 26, 2023 - Do you find that any chore is better with music? Does a good book distract you from your to-do list? Do you get blissfully lost in the world building of a movie, or the texture, shapes and colors of a painting or sculpture? For me it’s a...

August 02, 2023 - With the cooler weather this past weekend, we enjoyed a series of lovely summer days. Friday night we watched the OSU Marching Band performing with the Columbus Symphony at the Commons (pro-tip: get cocktails at Parable After Dark...

August 09, 2023 - I have spent the bulk of my life living paycheck to paycheck and assumed that arts events were something that I could not afford. I wish the ColumbusMakesArt.com events calendar was around when I was coming up so that I would have known...

August 16, 2023 - When this publishes, my boys will be attending their first day of school. I know we also say summer goes fast, but my goodness did this summer fly by. I’m excited for the return to regular schedules, but I will certainly miss hanging out...

August 30, 2023 - This past weekend we took our boys to see a ComedySportz improv show at the Nest Theatre, and it was a blast! Every other Saturday they perform a show that’s appropriate for kids down to the age of 10. I used to do a lot of improv in high...

September 06, 2023 - Happy Wednesday! I hope you were able to enjoy the Labor Day weekend. We said our informal good-bye to summer with family time, swimming in the pool, grilling and rides on my in-laws’ boat. It was loads of fun, but I’m eager to be back...

October 18, 2023 - Lately we’ve enjoyed plenty of fun arts adventures. I caught a concert at the intimate Rambling House last week. On Saturday we stopped by Scrawl, one of my favorite festivals in Columbus. And with our oldest being in marching band, we’re...

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...