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Last call on 2019 and these arts events

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:...
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Start 2020 with the Arts

The first full week of the year always leaves me feeling breathless. Even coming off a fun (and believe it or not, occasionally relaxing) holiday, the beginning of the year arrives so suddenly. Our boys go back to school, I’m back in the...
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Gearing up for film, music and more this weekend

My Insta feed keeps reminding me that it’s awards season and that leaves me with cinema on the brain. The Wexner Center for the Arts consistently delivers fascinating film series and at the moment their selections have me reminiscing about...
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I’m going to need a longer weekend

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...
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Leap into the weekend with music, film and more

Mojoflo is playing two shows Friday, Feb. 28 at Natalie’s Grandview and I bought my ticket AGES ago. Good thing too, because the first show is sold out of table seats (general admission is still open). As of Wednesday Feb. 24 there are...
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Mother’s Day Arts Happenings

Mother’s Day is this Sunday! If your mom or mother figure is still around, be sure to celebrate her! If she’s into the arts, you can treat her to any of the dance performances, streaming films, garden tours and other events this weekend....
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What’s Happening This Weekend?

Last week and this week we’ve seen businesses reopening with the necessary changes and precautions. This is true for some arts organizations as well – particularly galleries – but many events are still happening virtually. I searched the...
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Combat 2020 anxiety with music, art and film

I’m pretty sure I have entered a state of constant anxiety. It’s exhausting, but one way I find relief is through the arts. Whether it’s music, a good story or a visual feast, the arts give my anxious mind a much needed respite. This...
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10 ways to artfully distract yourself from politics

It’s a crazy week, and as of this writing, I’m pretty sure that it’s going to stay crazy for a little longer than we may all wish. So, here are 10 events to distract you from the politics/COVID double header that is 2020. Thursday, Nov....
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Exploring mostly virtual events

I am very mindful of the spike in Coronavirus cases in Ohio. To that end, this weekend, I am going to mostly focus on events that are virtual, and I am going to start with shopping. The holidays are coming and more than ever I want to...
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