Do you like to eat? Do you like Mexican food? Well then, read on for your treat… This Sunday (September 25th), and replaying again next week in case you miss it, you can join in on a van tour … [Read more...]
Dinner on a Dime: Local Foods Edition
September 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you’re not familiar with the Dispatch Kitchen at the North Market in Columbus, have some time on your hands this Thursday (September 22nd) from 6 p.m., and have a big heart, you can help those in … [Read more...]
Delaware County Fair (Featuring The Little Brown Jug)
September 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Many of our readers will know what’s coming up: a great, traditional (and affordable) county fair! Firing up its tractors, demolition derby cars and trucks, and for horse racing enthusiasts, The … [Read more...]
Sláinte Thursdays
September 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One Thursday left, and counting: yes, the countdown clock is ticking down for anyone who enjoys Irish “attitude”, food, live music, the arts, shopping and upscale dining. If there were ever a good … [Read more...]
SegAway Tours of Columbus
September 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ever think about getting on board some personal ‘green’ transportation? Well, for just $55 (plus tax) you can. According to Wikipedia, a Segway (or Segway PT, for personal transportation) is “a … [Read more...]
Columbus Center for Paper & Book Arts
September 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here’s the deal: there’s no charge to get in for parking(!), it’s located in a historic carriage house in Columbus, it has quarterly gallery shows, it carries tons of paper, bead, collage, and … [Read more...]
River Days
September 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Answer: 49th Annual Portsmouth River Days. Question: What event has been going on for almost 50 years, is on the banks of the Ohio River, has the largest daytime parade in Ohio, and is … [Read more...]
Short North Walking Food Tour
August 23, 2011 By 2 Comments
Do you like to eat? How about walking to where you can eat? OK, how about doing a little walking and along the way, stopping at five great eating establishments to sample signature dishes? The Short … [Read more...]
Follow Me! Summer Series
August 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What will happen for only two more Tuesdays, is good for you, and is free? Give up? The "Follow Me! Summer Series" at Easton Town Center in Columbus is the right answer. It started in early July and … [Read more...]
Alt Eats Tour
August 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
How would you like to step aside from your everyday palate, jump in a comfortable van (yes, with someone else doing the driving), and sample “some of the best ethnic food in the city”? Well, for … [Read more...]
Overview Tour of Columbus
August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
How would you to see a statue of King Gambrinus? Say what? Okay, let’s put that in another way: how would you like to see a statue of the unofficial patron saint of beer? Ah! It’s true, they’re … [Read more...]
Tole and Decorative Painting Show
August 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Time to get your artist on! After you read this, you may want to mark down Thursday August 11th, from 10 a.m. through 7 p.m., in your calendar. And that’s just the start of a three-day public event … [Read more...]
Taste of New Albany
August 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Once a year New Albany puts on this evening that offers great food and beverages, live jazz, and several local vendors. The 2011 edition of Taste of New Albany takes place on Sunday August 14, from 5 … [Read more...]
Flea Markets and Farmers’ Markets
July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Need something new for your home? Maybe that one thing your neighbor didn’t need is the one thing you do! Almost anywhere you live or travel to in Central Ohio has a flea market or farmers market, … [Read more...]
Amish Country • Ohio
July 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You already have the answer, so here’s the question: what’s between approximately an hour, and an hour and a half’s drive north of Columbus, has tons of interesting stopping off points, and … [Read more...]
Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association
July 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
About a half-hour northeast of Columbus, off OH-161 West, is the Village of Plain City. Serving Madison and Union Counties, Plain City was founded in 1818. It’s a great town, with lots to do, and … [Read more...]
Columbus Commons – Commons for Kids
July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There’s always something happening at Columbus Commons! If you have Friday morning free, and want to do something neat and fun with the kids, go to the Commons for a free event. Things kick off … [Read more...]
Scioto Mile Grand Opening
July 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Columbus’ Riverfront Park keeps getting better and better, as the Grand Opening of the Scioto Mile attests to. Read on to get the scoop… Thursday, July 7th (start time is 5:30 p.m. to be … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July and the VA Home Loan program
July 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Fourth of July is a day of celebrating America's independence and freedoms. Freedoms that are protected and defended by our Armed Forces personnel. Thank you to all our men and women on Active … [Read more...]
Fourth of July Celebrations
June 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Starting this week, communities across America will be ringing in the celebrations for the Fourth of July. Ohio, even just the Columbus area, has so many that we can’t get to them all here. But … [Read more...]
Short North Arts District – Happening in Late June
June 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As we all gear up for how we like to celebrate the Fourth of July, why not get in the mood early and take in some of the Short North’s activities this week? This Wednesday (June 29th), you can … [Read more...]
The Music of Michael Jackson
June 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Columbus Symphony, sponsored by Nationwide Insurance, is presenting its Picnic with the Pops running from June 18 through July 30. There are many highlights over the run of this great summer … [Read more...]
2011 CAPA Summer Movie Series
June 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What has a 21 foot high chandelier, opulent Spanish-Baroque architecture and design, and offers a complete movie experience for $4 general admission (less if you buy a 10 ticket strip)? I know … [Read more...]
SwingColumbus Monthly Swing Dance
June 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
People of all ages dance: right? Dancing, in one way or another, is something most members of your family can enjoy, and for literally a few dollars, everyone can get in on a little ‘swing’. On … [Read more...]
Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival
June 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For a little bit of money (less for children under 12 and Military personnel, both of whom are free), you can enjoy some great music at the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival. Better still, it’s June, … [Read more...]
Evita
June 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A classic, time-honored and fascinating story continues its run at the Senior Rep of Ohio (SRO) Theatre Company, as Evita again takes center stage. Eva Peron: saint or sinner? Why don’t you decide … [Read more...]
Urban Arts Outdoors
June 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
OSU Urban Arts Space, and Columbus Downtown Development Corporation, are excited about holding Urban Arts Outdoors this Wednesday, on June 8th, from 10:30am-2pm. If you live in the Columbus area and … [Read more...]
Dinosaurs: Explore, Escape, Survive
June 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Center of Science and Industry in Columbus (COSI) has just opened their fabulous new interactive exhibit on dinosaurs. This show, running at the Center on Broad Street in Columbus, promises … [Read more...]
Bexley Farmers’ Market
June 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Are you in the Bexley area, interested in fresh produce, and wanting to get in on a weekly special event? If so, Thursday afternoons (through the end of October), from 4 to 7 p.m., have something … [Read more...]
Memorial Day 2011
May 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This year Memorial Day falls on Monday May 30. We all know the good and important reasons we observe this federal holiday, and certainly, our sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, and extended … [Read more...]
Open Mic Night at The Winchester Music Hall
May 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Do you live in the Cleveland area, or have a chance to get down there during a weeknight? It may be too late for tonight, but you can still catch Thursday’s Acoustic Open Mic Night show. Here’s … [Read more...]
Tour and Tea with Sophia
May 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Columbus area residents: when was the last time you had afternoon tea? Don't you think it's time you did? Wouldn't it be grand to indulge in tradition, atmosphere, and pamper yourself all at the same … [Read more...]
Ohio Statehouse Sesquicentennial
May 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There's always something interesting going on, and something to see, at The Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. But perhaps this year, on the occasion of its 150th anniversary, is the time to visit. The … [Read more...]
14th Annual Student Citizen Breakfast
May 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Clintonville Area Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to recognize the neighborhood's best and brightest middle school students at the 14th Annual Student Citizen Breakfast. Students from each … [Read more...]
Zack
May 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This Friday May 13, the Bread & Circus Theatre brings a first to Hilliard and the Central Ohio stage: Zack starts a limited run right here in Ohio, and in doing so, has its first performances anywhere … [Read more...]
State of the Child Luncheon
May 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It’s coming up quickly—this Wednesday May 11, starting at 11:30 a.m.—but there still may be time to attend or to help out an important fundraising luncheon. Directions for Youth & Families is … [Read more...]
Paint Valley Jamboree
May 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
OK Bainbridge and area residents, what could be better than … free parking, an admission of just $8 or $9, a historic venue, and live music? Not much! Every Saturday night, and the second Friday … [Read more...]
First Friday Celebration of the Arts
May 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Downtown Zanesville, the Artist Colony, and hopefully you, will celebrate Zanesville’s artistic underpinnings this Friday May 6, from 6 – 9 p.m. On the first Friday of every month, artists and … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Preview Saturday – Webster Park
April 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Neighbors Open House Preview on Saturday, April 30 at 200 Webster Park Ave. Come and get a sneak … [Read more...]
Walk with a Doc
April 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Walkers in the Beachwood, Groveport and other areas, this Saturday April 30 presents you with yet another opportunity to strap up your laces and come out walking! In 2005 Dr. Sabgir created "Just … [Read more...]
Final Fridays on the Square
April 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you’re in the Nelsonville area, think about getting down to Historic Public Square this Friday for their monthly *free* community arts event. Except for December, you can catch some of the action … [Read more...]
COSI Family Friday Nights
April 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Folks in the Columbus area: when was the last time you and your family got your science on? The Center of Science and Industry (on West Broad Street) makes things fun and affordable for the whole … [Read more...]
Administrative Professionals Day is April 27th
April 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Administrative Professionals Day is April 27th, and we'd like to thank Edie James, Jeanne O'Keefe and Lisa Viertel for everything they do to make our home sales go smoothly and successfully! Edie … [Read more...]
April is Poetry Month
April 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
April is Poetry Month, meant to honor a form of creative writing many of us leave behind when we graduate from school. From the short and deceptively simple haiku, to the Shakespearean sonnets, to … [Read more...]
19th Annual Spring Mountain Festival
April 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As nicer weather tries to assert itself, you might be thinking of a car trip sometime soon. If you feel that way, and don’t mind a bit of a drive, our neighbors in West Virginia (Petersburg, in … [Read more...]
A Day (or Night) at the Museum
April 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you’re in the Kent area, you’ll want to take a trip to the Kent State University. There are events every day, and their range in appeal is from young to old, from spinning classes to art … [Read more...]
Mary Poppins
April 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It’s time for that delightful “spoonful of sugar” you’ve been putting off: Mary Poppins flies into town this Wednesday, April 20 and will run at the wonderful Ohio Theatre in Columbus right … [Read more...]
SpringFest – New Albany!
April 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Yes, it’s time for spring fun, parades, festivals, and lots of wonderful outdoor activities for you and the kids! In the New Albany area? We encourage you to come out to the annual SpringFest on … [Read more...]
My Home by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
April 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
April is Poetry Month, meant to honor a form of creative writing many of us leave behind when we graduate from school. From the short and deceptively simple haiku, to the Shakespearean sonnets, to … [Read more...]
Get Organized for Your Move
April 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It’s spring, our lives and life around us come to a newness, to stretch outward and upward. And … you might soon be planning to move. Moving requires significant amounts of work, and through every … [Read more...]
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