Arts & culture is in full bloom this summer

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...
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Concerts, opera, shopping and more this weekend

It’s a miracle, but I am 95% done with my holiday shopping. That means I have some time to go out and enjoy myself. So of course I went to ColumbusMakesArt.com to see what’s cookin’ in the arts world. Below are the five events on my short...
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Ring in the New Year with the Arts

Happy 2022, friends! I know there’s a lot of apprehension going into this new year. Here’s hoping everyone is able to stay safe and weather the storm. If you feel comfortable and are able, there are still ways you can support the arts this...
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Hot coffee, free music, poetry and more

Autumn officially arrives at 9:03 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, and in her colorful bags she has packed cooler temperatures. I LOVE fall. No, not because of pumpkin spice lattes *barfy face.* I love the way the air smells. I love that there is...
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Include the Arts This Holiday Week

With all sorts of holiday celebrations going on, there are plenty of opportunities to include the arts this week! I glanced at the calendar on ColumbusMakesArt.com and found a lot going on: The Tony Hagood Quartet plays the music of Vince...
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Nine ways to art up your weekend

Per usual, a quick scan of the events calendar at ColumbusMakesArt.com proves that there is plenty to do in Cbus. And, per usual, I’m going to break out a few events that have sparked my interest. One of my favorite annual summer events...
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Make the Arts Part of Your Labor Day Weekend

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...
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