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Carry On And so, it continues. While no one said it would be an easy transition, many of us were unprepared for the new social reality caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. On the other hand, our individual reactions were largely predictable. Let’s face it, as Americans we act, well, individually, which translates to some folks wearing masks in public and following government guidelines while others don’t. As a small business owner and a mother of an ICU nurse I understood both sides of the debate to reopen Ohio. Challenging conditions generally bring out either the best or the worst in people. Here in Columbus, like the rest of the country, we have seen examples of both. CityScene Magazine shines the spotlight on those who are stepping forward to help others through donations, their art, as well as through their example. When I heard about the Columbus Crew donating to Ohio relief funds, local restaurants supporting frontline workers and GCAC’s creativity in finding ways to continue supporting local artists despite the heartbreaking decision to cancel the 2020 Arts Festival, it was an easy choice to devote this issue to central Ohioans working together with and for each other. At the end of the day, I want to #BeLikeBonnie. Check out what 90-yearsyoung Bonnie Bowen is doing these days to help others and keep busy. The transformation of her “Wine Girls” art is a prime example of staying relevant and sharing a positive attitude. Many arts and entertainment events have switched to virtual experiences while others are reopening within new safety procedures. Visit CityScene Columbus.com for regular updates on and links to your favorite arts organizations. And sign up for our biweekly enewsletter (reinvented to bring you fun ideas for things to watch, eat, read, listen to and do) and buy a digital or print subscription while you’re there and help support and preserve local journalism.
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INSIGHT
Columbus Continues to Make Art
Artists impacted by the Columbus Arts Festival cancellation and how GCAC is helping By Lydia Freudenberg HER VOICE CHOKES up and she starts crying. We can’t speak in person, so we settle for a phone conversation. “It sucks, it really sucks,” says Jami Goldstein, vice president of marketing, communications and events for the Greater Columbus Arts Council. “There was such an outpouring of kind words for the decision, but I do think there was a collective sadness that settled on Columbus that day.” Goldstein and the GCAC team knew canceling the 59th annual Columbus Arts Festival was necessary; it will protect the nearly 300 artists across 38 states and four countries, along with the 500,000
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festival patrons. Still, GCAC hasn’t let COVID-19 deter it from its mission to support artists and the arts. A couple of days after the economic shutdown and before it announced the festival cancelation, GCAC launched its COVID-19 Emergency Relief for Artists grant – an impressive program since, Goldstein says, out of roughly 4,000 local arts councils across the U.S., fewer than half provide grants. The program is non-competitive and designed for Franklin Country artists of all disciplines who depend on shows, teaching classes, exhibits and more for their livelihood. “We’re valuing each application on its merit and then making awards,” says
Goldstein. “We regularly hear from artists that the support they get in Columbus through grants like this is something that makes Columbus very special.” The grants are made possible thanks to GCAC and the many donors ranging from residents to large companies; Equitas Health donated $25,000. Within the program’s first month, GCAC distributed approximately $200,000 to more than 250 artists, and the testimonials from awarded artists are touching. Xantha Ward had a fashion show canceled and a boutique closed, but the grant money will help Ward through another month of bills and rent. Kate Aumuller had
The 2020 Columbus Arts Festival is going virtual! GCAC has converted the annual event into the Columbus Arts Festival in Place, presented by the American Electric Power Foundation.
to stop teaching classes at the Columbus Museum of Art and Art Possible Ohio, but wants to use the grant to teach pottery virtually. Christina Paolucci, a full-time photographer and documentary filmmaker, was unable to qualify for unemployment or a small business administration loan, but the GCAC grant kept her sustainable. And Moxy Martinez, a local musician, can continue writing and producing thanks to the grant money. “When I opened the email and read that I was an approved recipient, I cried so many tears of deep appreciation and gratefulness,” Martinez says. “Being awarded this emergency relief money has made me feel so fully supported and seen as a relevant contributor to our arts community.” Canceled but Not Forgotten Each year, the Columbus Arts Festival grows, so it’s no surprise that the 2020 event was going to be big. It was set to welcome a booth in partnership with Ohio Prison Arts Connection that would have highlighted artwork by Ohio prisoners, a zero waste party in line with the festival’s Green Initiative, a Rhinegeist Beer Garden, the Family Film Night at the Fest presented by Gateway Film Center and more. Of course, the main attraction is always the artists. In response to the cancelation, GCAC promised each artist
a booth at the 2021 event. Still, the financial and marketing opportunities no longer available for these artists is potentially devastating. Emerging Artist Lindsay Boyd and longtime festival artist Kate Morgan might have different levels of experience with the Arts Festival, but their struggles are similar. For the past eight years, Boyd has created and sold clay models called Spirit Slabs, inspired by architectural detail at The Ohio State University. The business idea came to her when she needed a gift for her parents, who love Buckeye football. Now, it’s expanding to slabs inspired by Columbuswide architecture and beyond. Although an Emerging Artist, Boyd isn’t a complete stranger to the Arts Festival. She participated in the Big Local Arts Tent for a few years before learning about Emerging Artists, a program that helps artists new to presenting works at the festival. “At the conclusion of the festival each year, my mom would strongly encourage me to apply for the program the following year. I thought to myself, I’d never know until I applied,” Boyd says. “I was so excited and shocked when I was accepted. It gave me confidence as a fine artist that I never expected to have.” Boyd says she mentally prepared herself for the cancellation but was still disappointed. She was worried about maintaining her Emerging Artists status for 2021, but GCAC announced that the title and benefits will roll into next year. Boyd remains optimistic, saying she has more time to create new slabs for 2021 and is lucky to maintain her full-time job as a graphic designer. Still, her heart goes
The Columbus Arts Festival in Place, available at www.columbusartsfestival inplace.org, includes a new browsable gallery of local and national visual artists, playlists and interviews with local musicians, volunteer and community shared memories and art collections, and an at-home Arts Fest Chalk Challenge. Website patrons can also learn more about the festival from a behind-the-scenes perspective.
out to artists who rely on the festival for income, such as Morgan. For almost 10 years, Morgan has participated in the Arts Festival, selling her collage paintings inspired by folklore, mythology and the human form. As a full-time traveling artist, Morgan is worried about the event and client commission cancelations due to rising unemployment. She says she may have to find another job. “I’m really struggling with mentally changing what I’m supposed to be doing,” Morgan says. “Right now, I’ve sold a little bit, and that’s all I’m holding onto because that’s all I have.” Morgan started selling her work to help pay her student loans, and in 2012, she was an Emerging Artist. Last year, she attended 30 shows, but this year might be a wash. In mid-March, Morgan had recently returned from Spain, where she witnessed the rising intensity of COVID-19. She recalls thinking, “Oh shit, I bet shows aren’t going to happen,” and then the Arts Festival was canceled. She says the news hurt and made the virus more real. “Columbus is one of my best shows. It’s one of my favorites because of the people
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and it’s hometown,” Morgan says. “That one hit hard, and me and a couple of my friends always look forward to Columbus since we live in all different parts of the country. It’s like a little community within a community.” Morgan is still creating artwork, exploring new methods, accepting commissions and maintaining her Etsy shop. Since she can’t work from her Columbus Idea Foundry studio, her living room is stepping up to the challenge of storing endless art material. “I’ve had a difficult time translating the creative time and space to my living room,” she says. “I find myself jumping from project to project and not finishing and walking away.” As for maintaining a full-time job as an artist, she’s still unsure. Thankfully, she and her artist friends are staying in touch
and supporting each other emotionally during these trying times. Morgan says the best way to keep full-time artists afloat right now is to shop their online stores or commission a piece. “It’s crazy when your livelihood depends on being in a crowd of people,” she says. “So yeah, if you have the opportunity to buy from an artist, please do so.” CS Lydia Freudenberg is an editor. Feedback welcome at lfreudenberg@cityscenemediagroup.com.
The Heart of Columbus Art Makes Columbus/Columbus Makes Art campaign celebrates five years By Brendan Martin THERE IS ART, and then there is the artist. Arts communities often focus on one or the other, but Columbus works to place both at the forefront. The Greater Columbus Arts Council created Art Makes Columbus/Columbus Makes Art in 2015. Since its inception, the campaign has successfully connected art and artists with the Columbus community. “Our vision behind it was that we would tell the stories of our artists and help people connect with artists as people,” says Jami Goldstein, GCAC’s vice president of marketing, communications and events. “(We wanted to) remove the mystery of the creative process and help people understand what motivates artists, and why they are here in Columbus. Because many of these people could live anywhere, but they choose Columbus.” Columbus hosts an expansive and immersive art scene, with luminaries including Bone cartoonist Jeff Smith, Opera Columbus Artistic Director Peggy Kriha Dye and BalletMet Artistic
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Director Edward Liang. GCAC designed its campaign to help everyone realize just how much Columbus has to offer. “(If) people … knew a little more about the people behind the art making, they would hopefully be willing to engage a little deeper,” says Goldstein. “We knew that we could help move the needle with those people who might just come down to The Nutcracker once a year, or they might buy tickets to one thing or go to the museum. If we could get all those folks who are fans – but maybe not raving fans – to engage in one more arts experience, it will broaden the support with the arts community as a whole.” With the Art Makes Columbus/Columbus Makes Art campaign, GCAC aims to establish art as more than a distraction from our lives. It’s something that continuously inspires and motivates us to keep going, no matter how tough our lives are. CS Brendan Martin is an editorial assistant. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.
HEALTH
Calmness in Colors How colors can impact your mental health By Mallory Arnold
THE COVID-19 QUARANTINE has kept us
indoors quite a bit more than usual. During this time of social distancing, you may find yourself with nothing better to do than stare at the walls, watching the paint peel. But did you ever consider how the color of that paint could affect your mental health? Perceptions of colors can be subjective based on culture. For example, Western countries view white as indicative of purity and innocence, while Eastern countries see white as a symbol of mourning. Many ancient cultures practiced chromotherapy, using colors to heal. This holistic treatment included using red to stimulate the body and mind in order to increase circulation, orange to heal lungs and increase energy levels, blue to soothe illness and treat pain, and yellow to stimulate nerves. Though most modern psychologists view this ancient color therapy with skepticism, experts have conducted studies proving
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that color can impact people in some surprising ways. One study developed by the Keihin Electric Express Railway Co. in Nara, Japan set up blue streetlights in a popular area of the city and found that the number of crimes decreased by about 9 percent in blue-lit neighborhoods. Another study, conducted by the University of Rochester, discovered that red causes people to react with speed and force, which proved useful in athletic activities. In your home, the colors you surround yourself with can affect your mood, mental health, behavior and appetite. While more studies need to be done to prove anything conclusive, the colors below have been known to project certain emotions.
bedroom can raise blood pressure and disrupt sleep.
● Red
It seems like yellow would be associated with joy and happiness, and it is, in small amounts. But color psychologists have found it can have the opposite effect when people are exposed to it in large amounts.
Red is known for stimulating conversation, which is why it’s often used in accent pieces for family or dining rooms. However, using too much red in the
● Green
Green is known for alleviating stress, increasing concentration and creating a sense of safety. Research suggests it’s one of the best colors to be surrounded with for prolonged periods of time. The color has been shown to increase creativity and boost moods.
● Blue
This color is known to be soothing and can stimulate clear thought and a calm mind. Dark blue aids concentration.
● Yellow
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Making Moves and Meals
Local restaurants giving back during COVID-19 pandemic By Mallory Arnold
IT WAS HARD to predict the impact quarantine would have on restaurants in Columbus. The Ohio Restaurant Association recorded that the industry employed more than 500,000 people last year; that’s 10 percent of the state’s work force. Columbus restaurants and bars are doing everything they can to keep grills fired up and ovens cooking. In fact, many are actually working to give back to others.
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Roosevelt Coffee House
Kenny Sipes of Roosevelt Coffeehouse knows firsthand how much Columbus businesses have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Roosevelt Coffeehouse is located Downtown, right in the thick of the madness. “We closed down in March,” Sipes says. “We’re at the center of Downtown; without Downtown workers, we were at a disadvantage. We had to think of the safety of our employees and workers. We jumped on it early, and we don’t regret it.” Though the brick-and-mortar coffeehouse is closed, the roasting facility is still up and running, which gives Sipes the opportunity to keep a few employees on staff and keep things going. Roosevelt had to lay off non-salaried employees, but has had just enough capital to survive for about eight weeks. “We’ll have to figure it out from there,” Sipes says. “Our landlord has been very gracious.” However grim this may sound to us, Sipes has been diligent in keeping business going in any way he can – giving back to the community in the process. Roosevelt launched a Healthcare Professionals Campaign back in March, allowing customers to buy a bag of coffee for a health care hero and have Roosevelt deliver it to a local facility. Or, if you buy a bag of coffee for yourself, Roosevelt’s roaster will donate a bag to a health care professional. “We surpassed 1,000 bags in four weeks,” Sipes says. “Which is just unbelievable. It’s nuts. It helps us continue to employ a couple of people in the warehouse and give back at the same time.” Roosevelt isn’t alone in its endeavors. Sipes came together with the owners of Homage, Pelotonia, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Hot Chicken Takeover to create the We Are All In This Together campaign. The goal is to provide sustenance directly to those at risk during the employee layoffs and company shutdowns during this time. The campaign hopes to feed 20,000 members of the community and asks for contributions, which will be reinvested in under-utilized restaurants and teams to meet the demand for safely-prepared meals. “If we can make impact, even if it’s minimal financial game, it’s who we are and what we were built to do,” Sipes says. “We can shine light and create hope in the middle of this. We’re going to do as much as we possibly can.”
Chicken Salad Chick
Opening a new restaurant is exciting and nerve-wracking, and you never quite know what to expect. Add a mandatory quarantine and health crisis, and things become even more hectic. But the Westerville Chicken Salad Chick did not shy away from the challenge. Customers and guests can make online donations to provide meals to local health care workers on the front line. Just $7.99 can
give a hearty lunch to a first responder, many of whom are working such long hours that they barely have time to make themselves something to eat.
City Barbeque
What can $5 get you? At City Barbeque, it provides a slow-smoked sandwich and two homemade sides to a medical worker in a local hospital.
16-Bit Bar + Arcade and Pins Mechanical Co.
Two of the most fun places in Columbus have teamed up to give back. 16-Bit and Pins have made all gift cards and merchandise – hats, tops, T-shirts and more – 50 percent off. 100 percent of sale proceeds went directly to team members in need through the Rise Relief Program, offering support in a scary time.
Johnson’s Real Ice Cream
“We are grateful to medical professionals nationwide working around the clock to keep us all safe,” City Barbeque Founder and CEO Rick Malir says in a press release. “This is a great opportunity to show health care workers in our communities how much we appreciate them, and we’re pleased to partner with … our guests in showing our thanks.” CityScene readers’ favorite barbecue joint has also added an option, when ordering online, to donate a meal for a health care hero.
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We all love taco Tuesdays, but during the month of April, Condado Tacos made those days even more special. Every Tuesday through the month of April, Condado Tacos gave customers the option of donating a Bud Box to a local health care hero. For every $10 donation made online, three Bud Boxes were delivered to a Columbus hospital. Better yet, Condado matched all donations up to $5,000. When you place an order for Express Curbside Pick-Up or delivery through Condado’s online platform, select the “$10 Bud Box Donation for Healthcare Heroes” item to add it to your order. The donation will be applied to your total at checkout. Learn more at www.condadotacos.com/donate.
One of our favorite ice cream shops is celebrating 70 years – a big accomplishment. Instead of a party, Johnson’s Real Ice Cream is creating a donation program called Every Scoop Counts to support A Kid Again, an organization that improves the lives of children with life-threatening conditions and their families. “Our grandfather and father have always been very generous,” says Johnson’s CEO Matt Wilcoxon. “As a company focused on bringing joy to families, this is a great partnership for us.” and even utilized it as a base is based in Columbus and provides hope and healing to families struggling with the impacts of having children with life-threatening conditions. These families need support, help and to know they are cared for. A Kid Again makes that happen. Starting May 1, Johnson’s Real Ice Cream has donated 25 cents from the sale of every pint of ice cream sold. Better yet, Giant Eagle is matching Johnson’s contribution from pints sold at its locations. “It’s great to see the local business community band together to support Columbus,” Wilcoxon says. “We are very impressed when companies that are struggling with major hits to their income still find ways to give back. We’re inspired by it.”
Mallory Arnold is an editor. Feedback welcome at marnold@cityscenemediagroup.com.
How One Columbus Apparel Store is Paying Homage to Healthcare Workers
“HOMAGE has always looked to tell the stories of the people and places that make our community so special, and any time we can give back in the process, we do. The local businesses and frontline workers are not only the people who keep us going every day, but they are our friends and supporters. It’s an unprecedented time and we have to take care of each other. This past month, our customer support has allowed us to give back to organizations providing crucial assistance through this hard time, like the Huckleberry House, the Red Cross and the Ohio Nurses Foundation. We hope to continue doing all we can to help out. In fact, we recently released our ‘Communi-Tees’ supporting a range of Columbus organizations and businesses: the GCAC, three local coffee shops, the YWCA and the Columbus Zoo.” HOMAGE All-Stars rep
#76. Mike and Rich Follow the Bubble From Katzinger’s Delicatessen
This sandwich was created by two former managers: Mike Hammer of our specialty foods department and Rich Long, kitchen manager. After many years, both left Katzinger’s better from their service in 2004.
The #76 starts with a fresh traditional French baguette from Mediterra Bakehouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Next, we drizzle our homemade herbed oil inside the sliced baguette and add thinly sliced Capicola and Sopressata, sliced roasted red peppers, and provolone cheese. The entire sandwich goes into the oven openfaced until the cheese is melty and the meats begin to crisp on the edges. Just before serving we add a piece or two of crisp lettuce, and now you have a most delicious Italian style sammie! Katzinger’s Herbed Oil recipe • 1 cup olive oil • 3 garlic cloves, crushed • 4 Tsp. dried basil • 2 Tsp. black pepper • ¼ Tsp. oregano Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and heat over a low flame for 10-15 minutes. Allow oil to cool. Puree the mixture with an immersion blender to further break up the garlic.
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A cheat sheet to keep nearby By Mallory Arnold Degrees indicate suggested internal temperature
Seafood • 1 inch thick • 8-9 minutes • 150 degrees Fahrenheit Chicken • 4-6 ounces • 9-12 minutes • 165 degrees Fahrenheit Steak • 6-10 minutes • Medium rare: 140 degrees Fahrenheit • Medium: 150 degrees Fahrenheit • Well: 160 degrees Fahrenheit Ribs • Two racks • 60 minutes • 160 degrees Fahrenheit Veggies • 7-10 minutes
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You Can Grill That? Charred romaine • 1 bunch radishes • 1 shallot • ½ cup red wine vinegar • 2 Tbsp. sugar • Salt and ground pepper • ½ cup low-fat buttermilk • ¼ cup sour cream • 1 large head romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil for brushing Place radishes and shallot in small bowl. Bring 2⁄3 cups water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil. Pour over radishes and shallot. Refrigerate. Whisk buttermilk, sour cream and 2 Tbsp. vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Heat grill to medium high. Brush romaine halves with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning until charred but still crisp, about four minutes each side. Drizzle dressing over romaine. Scatter radish-shallot mixture over romaine. Watermelon and feta skewers • 16 one-inch cubes seedless watermelon • 8 large basil leaves • 8 cubes feta cheese • Course salt and freshly ground pepper • Extra virgin olive oil Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Heat grill to high and carefully thread two watermelon cubes onto each skewer. Grill, flipping until grill marks appear, about one minute per side. Thread one basil leaf and one feta cube onto each skewer. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil. Grilled peach old fashioned • 2 ripe yellow peaches • 2 Tbsp. sugar • 6 sprigs thyme • 4 dashes bitters • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice • 6 oz. bourbon Quarter peaches and grill until charred. Muddle sugar, thyme, bitters and lime juice in cocktail shaker. Add bourbon. Garnish with peaches and thyme sprigs.
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Be Like Bonnie
Upper Arlington native illustrates the brighter side of quarantine By Rocco Falleti
Chatting with the Gov
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LIFE AS WE know it drastically changed on March 24, as Gov. Mike DeWine issued a stay-at-home order for Ohio residents amidst the developing COVID-19 health crisis. Shortly following the order, DeWine, along with Dr. Amy Acton, began hosting daily press briefings updating the residents. While the situation continues to present struggles for the state and the rest of the country, steps are carefully being implemented to get back to normal. One Upper Arlington resident is taking her own steps. Bonnie Bowen, currently residing in Florida, has kept a close eye on her home state the past couple of months, always tuning in to DeWine’s press conferences. The Upper Arlington native is an avid illustrator and has created her own cast of characters, The Wine Girls, that she has drawn for more than 15 years. Bowen decided, considering the current situation, she was going to start highlighting some of the health care professionals and moments of positivity she believes we desperately need to embrace. At 90 years old, Bowen is staying inside and putting her creative energy into something she hopes people can enjoy. “My daughter called me one day and suggested doing a sketch a day with everything going on,” Bowen says. “We need to have a little spirit in this and look at the bright side.” Bowen’s first few drawings focused on doctors and nurses who are on the front line of the battle against COVID-19. Her drawings seek to highlight the important work of health care workers and also promote social distancing with everyday families in quarantine.
“I talked to a friend the other day, and she is stuck inside like most of us and can’t get out,” Bowen says. “You might as well look for the beauty outside of your own window.” Her illustrations ended up catching the attention of DeWine and his team, much to Bowen’s surprise. He was fond of the drawing she had done of him and Acton. “He called me and said he really appreciated that I made him look younger in the photo,” Bowen laughs. Though the plan is to complete as many as 20 illustrations to print on T-shirts and postcards that will benefit the American Red Cross and Huckleberry House, a youth crisis shelter in Columbus, Bowen eagerly anticipates being able to get out of the house. “The weather in Florida has been beautiful, which helps, but when I get out again, I will probably go shopping,” Bowen says. “It’s the little things. I miss running into people and seeing everyone.” Bowen hopes that, at the end of the day, we all are able to find the beauty right outside our own windows. “Life goes on and this will pass,” Bowen says. “Hang in there and keep smiling.” CS Rocco Falleti is an editor. Feedback welcome at rfalleti@cityscenecolumbus.com.
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ONE HELPFUL CREW Columbus rallied to save the franchise last year; now, the Crew repays the favor By Rocco Falleti
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hough the 2020-2021 campaign for the Columbus Crew hasn‘t exactly gone as planned in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization is rallying together and doing its best to cope and provide hope. From highlighting local heroes through social media campaigns to engaging with fans of all ages in a number of virtual activities, the club has remained a beacon of positivity for the city that once helped prevent its potential departure. Dee and Jimmy Haslam, owners of the Columbus Crew SC, donated more than $1.5 million to Ohio relief funds. $500,000 went directly to the Columbus Foundation’s Emergency Response Fund, which assists nonprofit organizations throughout the city that are responding to the spread of COVID-19 and need financial help. “We are humbled by the tremendous work of people around the world in their efforts to help those impacted by COVID-19 and we wanted to try to positively impact those affected in our own communities of Cleveland and Columbus,” the Haslams said in a press release following the donation. “We are grateful for the individuals who are putting others before themselves and for the sacrifices they are making.” Train like the Crew With thousands of Crew fans and families across Columbus stuck inside during the mandated stay-at-home order in April and May, the team found ways to engage with its fan base through activities such as virtual story time with local children, delivering meals to construction workers and recognizing doctors and nurses for their efforts amidst the pandemic.
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Staff even broke down game film and plays for fans to learn more about the technical side of professional soccer. “The Crew is part of the greater Columbus community and being a part of that means sharing experiences, your problems, your victories,” Dr. Pete Edwards, part owner of the Columbus Crew SC, says. “We felt during this adverse time, the littlest we could do is try and entertain and engage the fans and give back to the community in any way we could.” The Crew’s efforts throughout the past couple of months serve as a positive example in the community. And in the spirit of remaining active through quarantine, the Crew launched a competition among fans in place of games in the form of a 30-day Step Challenge. Once signed up for the challenge, people are assigned a coach, which was either a Crew SC player or coach and a team captain from the team’s front office. From there, teams engage with one another on social media, download step tracking apps and log those steps each day. Two rookies, Aiden Morris and Sebastian Berhalter, serve as coaches in the challenge. Though it was not the expected start to their professional careers, the two remain highly engaged with these activities. “These are tough times for everyone, so it’s been an easy way to connect with everyone and a good way to branch out to younger kids, too,” Morris says. Berhalter mentions that the challenge is extremely competitive and the players are always reaching out to their teams and recognizing them on social media. With no games scheduled, the two are highly motivated to get their names out there. “We aren’t starters yet, so we aren’t as heavily involved in the community as some others are,” Berhalter says. “It’s been a great opportunity for younger guys like us to interact with them a little more.” While the season is not yet underway, the two rookies are getting a head start on their engagement in the community and are taking full advantage of representing the club off the field. And while it’s been a fierce competition within the Step Challenge, the two also faced off in live stream video game tournaments via Twitch as well. “We’ve all been playing together for the past two years, a lot of Fortnite,” Morris says. “It was fun. It was like we had a game coming up. There were quar-
terfinals, semifinals … Everyone was getting ready and making sure they stay hydrated.” Delayed Start While there is currently no official start date to the MLS season, like many other professional athletes, Morris and Berhalter spent the first couple of months adjusting to life away from team functions and games. Aside from spending time with family, reading books and participating in challenges with the city, the two say the team still remains in contact through group chats and making sure everyone is on the same page. Coaches send workout plans for the team to complete each week at home as well. “You look at this in a more positive way than just being stuck at home. We use this as an opportunity to get better,” Morris
says. “It’s a good opportunity to focus on your craft and the little details. … That’s what separates the average players from the best players.” And while Columbus eagerly waits to see its hometown team take the MAPFRE Stadium field one last year before moving downtown, the club remains just as excited to return to action. “You don’t realize how much you miss it until it’s really gone,” Edwards says. “You enjoy going to the games, following the team, reading articles online. It carries beyond watching the game and into the fabric of the community. We have a really good team. I am more excited than anything to see the guys play and see how good we really are.” CS Rocco Falleti is an editor. Feedback welcome at rfalleti@cityscenecolumbus.com
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LIVING
Another Niche in the Wall Unique, offset shower feature highlights top-to-bottom bathroom makeover By Garth Bishop
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WHEN THE OWNERS of this Lewis Center
home decided that their bathrooms needed modernizing, they decided to kill three birds with one stone and have them all replaced at once. All three turned out impressive – but it’s the Jack-and-Jill bath that’s the piece de resistance, from the space-saving floating cabinets to the eye-catching wall-length shower niche. The homeowners worked with German Village-area remodeler Kitchen Kraft Inc. for the project, having previously worked with the company for a kitchen renovation. Replacing all three bathrooms took about six weeks, says Jim Deen, coowner of Kitchen Kraft. “(The bathrooms) were all original, very outdated, and just needed brought back to life,” Deen says. The remodel was helmed by Kitchen Kraft Senior Kitchen and Bath Designer Keith Rupp. The Shower Among the signature elements of the renovation is the new shower niche, which runs the full width of the back wall. This unique feature has plentiful space for shampoo, soap and other shower accessories, and is
designed with glass mosaic accent tile to set it apart. “You typically see niches that are 12 inches by 12 inches,” says Deen. “We made it a feature, a focal point, and also (gave it) a lot more space to store all of (their) products in the shower.” The floor of the shower is stone tile in a pebble pattern, while the shower walls are porcelain tile engineered to resemble vintage brick. Special bubble glass on the shower door allows more privacy. Kitchen Kraft also expanded the footprint of the shower to the greatest extent possible, including a bumped-out right wall. “We made the shower as large as we could while keeping it in the same vicinity,” Deen Says. “It’s a lot deeper than it was.” The previous shower space was functional, if not spectacular. It was a combination shower and tub, with a shower rod and curtain. The Vanity The owners wanted two faucets for the sink, but there wasn’t enough room for a traditional undermount sink. The solution was a sizable trough-style sink. The cabinetry below the vanity, by Dura Supreme Cabinetry, is intended to further modernize the room.
“They’re floating, which gives the appearance of a larger space,” says Deen. The corner behind the shower, being too narrow to stand in, has a small return with more floating cabinetry for extra storage. The Complete Picture The main floor of the bathroom is porcelain tile resembling wood plank, a callback to the wooden floor of the old bathroom. Meanwhile, all the countertops are quartz from Cambria. All of the plumbing and lighting fixtures have a champagne bronze finish, a newer option that Deen describes as a cross between oil-rubbed bronze and satin brass. “That way, it’s not the kind of brass that reminds us of the ’70s and ’80s,” he says. “It’s more of a modern take on brass.” Even the bathroom door and the window next to it were replaced entirely. The bathroom remodel won a 2019 Contractor of the Year award from the local chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. The category was Bathroom Under $30,000. CS Garth Bishop is a contributing editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com. June 2020 | cityscenecolumbus.com
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you’ve been scene Thanks you to our local healthcare heroes! OSU Neurosciences Critical Care Unit
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
OhioHealth
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Mount Carmel Medical Center
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A Farewell to Arts
Steven Anderson retires as producing director of CATCO By Sarah Robinson IF YOU’VE BEEN to a CATCO show in the past 10 years, you probably know Steven. Whether or not you talked to him after the show, his influence is evident in the plays performed on the CATCO stage. Now, after more than 40 years of theater in Columbus, Steven Anderson is retiring. “‘Retirement’ makes it sound like I’m going to sit at home and knit,” laughs Anderson. “That’s definitely not me. But I do hope to do less of what I’m doing now. Doing a little less and enjoying a little more.” Once it is safe to travel, he plans to visit friends in Europe and spend an extended vacation with his extra time. Until then, his retirement plans include working on and editing the nearly 100 scripts he’s written, covering topics such as selfawareness, individualism and death.
Anything Goes A Renaissance man from the start, Anderson spent almost half of his undergraduate experience abroad in England, pursuing not one, not two, but three majors. He saw nearly every play produced in the famous London West End during 1972-73. “I saw the good, the bad and the different,” he says. “That’s really where my aesthetic came from, I think.” He then spent time in Ireland, as an apprentice for a theater studio, quickly deciding he wanted nothing to do with theater. So he returned to the U.S. and settled in Columbus to get a master’s degree in educational communication with the hope of writing for educational media. He began teaching classes and acting, and in 1976, he began directing. “One thing led to another: I kept getting these amazing opportunities, and pretty soon Columbus was home,” Anderson says. 24
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He started as the director of education and youth theater at the Player’s Theatre and rose through the ranks to become associate producer director. He then went on to found Phoenix Theatre for Children. “When Player’s closed sort of unceremoniously, I had 12 interns from around the country who were not going to get jobs that year, and were really kind of stranded,” he says. “That’s how the Phoenix was born. It was rising from the ashes.” Ten years ago, Anderson was asked to merge Phoenix with CATCO. Though reluctant at first, he began to get excited about the possibility to create theater for the youngest kids up to senior citizens. The rest is history. He once more rose through the ranks, now holding the title of producing director. He’s been nominated for and won numerous awards, including the Greater Columbus Arts Council’s Excellence in the Arts Award
and the Ohio Theatre Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award. The Producer One of the hallmarks of CATCO is the fantastic collaborations with nontheatrical groups. From the Columbus Museum of Art to BalletMet, something fresh and exciting is always happening. “My work was so much richer for working with the ballet, the symphony and those other groups,” says Anderson. “You immediately have to look at things through another lens.” In 2009, Phoenix collaborated with BalletMet for a fusion of ballet and theater in a production of Alice in Wonderland. Anderson recalls the moment Gerard Charles, then the artistic director of BalletMet, called him up to suggest the performance. “I hadn’t seen a ballet since 1975, so when I was called up to do a collaboration, I said so,” Anderson says. “Charles asked
me what I had thought of it and I said, ‘Honestly, it was fine but I thought I’d prefer it if they had said something,’ and there was a long silence and he said, ‘Well, I think that’s what I’m asking you to do.’” In his time as producing director of CATCO, Anderson says, the Herb Brown plays were some of his favorite shows to direct, including I Am My Own Wife and The Final Table. Choosing which plays come to the CATCO stage isn’t always easy. It matters what’s timely and topical, he says, and which plays speak to a central Ohio audience. The most rewarding part of what he does isn’t directing groundbreaking plays, nor is it working on grand collaborations. For Anderson, it’s giving back to a community that’s often left in the dark. He started out far before CATCO was even a glimmer in his eye. With a local Girl Scout troop in Marysville, Anderson began volunteering at a prison, in a day camp for children of incarcerated women. Those three days were often the only days of the year certain kids could see their moms. After a few years, he passed the leadership on to a friend so the work could continue without him. Twenty years later, the woman called and said she now worked with the men’s prison, too, and convinced him to come down for an afternoon. That one afternoon turned into 18 months of writing plays with the men, about their experiences as kids and in incarceration and what their futures looked like. “It was an incredibly life-changing and meaningful experience for me, as well as for these men,” he says. “It required being completely honest on both ends. My usual charming schtick didn’t work with them. I had to strip away all my ‘Steven stuff’ and just stick with that which was me. Those rooms were rooms in which truth was spoken.”
Despite the closures, cancellations and postponements brought on by the pandemic, Anderson remains hopeful that this will be a time to usher in a new age of theater. “This is a time that arts organizations are going to have to reinvent themselves,” he says. “Technology is going to play a larger and larger part of it. What’s happening right now is encouraging people to share theater in other ways.” As he prepares to let his roles be taken over by new minds, his greatest hope is
that CATCO can completely transform itself into yet another thing. “I think we’re ready for a 21st century CATCO,” he says. “We need to speak to a new world that didn’t exist 10 years ago, when I took over there.” Though his time with CATCO is coming to a close, he reflects fondly on the years. “I’ve had a great ride.” CS Sarah Robinson is n editorial assistant. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.
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ON VIEW
Due to health concerns, dates and shows are subject to change. Visit the websites for more information.
Gallery Exhibits Even though many art shows have been suspended, postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, many local venues are still hosting gallery exhibits online or in-house. Visit their websites to learn more about the shows, possibly witness a virtual gallery, shop artworks and more. Now more than ever is the time to support artist and local businesses. This information was updated as of May 15. Art Access Gallery: The Many Facets of Judy Friday. June 12-Aug. 1. www.art accessgallery.com The Arts Castle: Senior Showcase. Through June 27. And Storytime: Ohio Children’s Authors and Illustrators. Available virtually. Arts Castle Studio will still be available this summer and offer activities, links to museums and musical performers, resources, and more. Online classes that teach Lego building, cartooning, watercolor painting and more are also available. www.artscastle.org
Brandt-Roberts Galleries: Virtual gallery exhibitions available. www. brandtrobertsgalleries.com Columbus Museum of Art: Twentieth Century Hustlers. Works by Chicago-based artist Geof Oppenheimer that center around physical, technological and psychological conditions of labor in the post-industrial world. Through Oct. 18. www.columbus museum.org Cultural Arts Center: Art at the Center 2020 – Faculty of the Cultural Arts Center. Through June 20, subject to change. For summer class registration and additional information, visit the website. www. culturalartscenteronline.org Decorative Arts Center of Ohio: 2 + 3 x 18: Diptychs and Triptychs by 18 Contemporary Ohio Artists. Various works and mediums that inspired by ancient diptychs and triptychs, typically then used to commemorate the victory of a ruler, or for personal or religious reasons. Through Aug. 16. www.decartsohio.org Dublin Arts Council: Sue King: The Great Outdoors. Works that highlight America’s wild places, inspired by King’s numerous artist residencies at national and state parks. June 16-July 24. www. dublinarts.org
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Hammond Harkins Galleries
Gallery 22: The Family Aesthetic William Obenour. Combination of paintings, photographs and drawings, created by Obenaur and his many artistic family members who have helped him succeed in his creative journey. On view virtually, pieces available for purchase online. And Heal the Whole World. Floral paintings and prints by William Obenaur. www.arts castle.org/gallery-22 Hammond Harkins Galleries: New works by 19 artists that were produced or finished during the stay-at-home order. Pieces include paper and fabric works made from household materials; a sculpture featuring gold leaf, since the medium is believed to have emotional health benefits; and more. Available on Hammond Harkins’ social media and website. www.hammondharkins.com
Hayley Gallery: Authenticity. Paintings by Laurie Clements. June 13-July 15. Reception from 5-8 p.m. Twenty-five guests permitted at once for a 30-minute session. Face mask required; some will be available for purchase. RSVP by emailing hayley@hayleygallery.com. Shop various works online, available for pick up or delivery. www.localohioart.com Keny Galleries: Lyricism & Contemporary Art. Virtual gallery featuring various works by Alice Carpenter, Neil Riley and Mary Jane Ward. www.kenygalleries.com The King Arts Complex: Intention. Abstract and figurative works by Gaye Reissland, Michol Childress and Chantal Stone. Through Aug. 16, Elijah Pierce Gallery. www.kingartscomplex.com McConnell Arts Center: Works by Char Norman. Three-dimensional works that center around the theme of ecopsychology. Through Aug. 16. www. mcconnellarts.org
Sarah Gormley Gallery: Barbershop. Photographic works by Rainer Ziehm of barbershops all over the world. www. sarahgormleygallery.com
Wexner Center for the Arts: Wex Stories, highlighting various artists and their works along with resources and music, available online. www.wexarts.org
Sherrie Gallerie: Sculptures by Russ Vogt. Stroll outside and enjoy a menagerie of colorful ceramic sculptures. Virtual gallery exhibitions and artist talks available online. Shop from select works online and enjoy free shipping. www. sherriegallerie.com Studios on High Gallery: Online orders are available. www.studiosonhigh.com Upper Arlington Concourse Gallery: Parks & Recreation: A Golden Anniversary. Photographs, artworks and designs showcasing Upper Arlington parks and recreation over the past 50 years. Through June 26. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov
Even though the 2020 Columbus Arts Festival is canceled, you can view the artwork of the participating artists who will be featured at the 2021 event. Visit www.columbusartsfestivalinplace.org to show your support.
For additional gallery events, go to www.cityscenecolumbus.com.
(Not) Sheep Gallery: Shop affordable works and small items online. www. notsheepgallery.com
Ohio Art League: Mixed Media & Installation: Online Group Exhibitions 2020. Various works by Ohio Art League members, showcased on the OAL website. www.oal.org Ohio Craft Museum: Functional Ceramics Exhibition. Works by 20 artists. Pieces available for purchase online. www. ohiocraft.org Ohio Glass Museum: Planes, Trains and Automobiles. An exhibit that showcases mostly pre-1960 pieces that align with these modes of transportation: lanterns, vases, stop lights, etc. Through Aug. 31. www.ohioglassmuseum.org
Chalk art by Cecilia Martyna, Avery Park, Dublin, Ohio April 2020; @ccthesketchyartist
Ohio Art Council’s Riffe Gallery: Ohio Diaspora: Art from the Collection of the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center and Ohio Arts. Virtual gallery featuring videos and more. Digital art archives also available. www. oac.ohio.gov
Art is NOT cancelled! Visit www.dublinarts.org
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Picks&Previews
What to watch, what to watch for and what not to miss! HERE’S AN ODE to a few of our favorite June Columbus events that have been canceled
or postponed.
COSI Science Festival — CANCELED Rescheduled for May 5-8, 2021 Columbus Arts Festival — CANCELED Rescheduled for June 11-13, 2021 Columbus Asian Festival — CANCELED Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival — CANCELED Rescheduled for June 18-20, 2021
Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival
On April 27, Gov. Mike DeWine announced his plan to gradually and safely re-open Ohio. DeWine set two criteria for reopening: tracing and testing. A task force has been set to gather volunteers to conduct traces of the virus over long periods of time. Additionally, testing will be ramped up. Projections were for 22,000 daily tests by May 27. All companies that are able to open must follow these guidelines: • Require face masks or covering for all employees; recommend for clients and customers. • Conduct daily health assessments of employees and employers. • Clean and sanitize workplace often. • Maintain good hygiene, social distancing and hand washing. • Maintain social distancing practices of six feet between people.
June 12-14 59th Columbus Arts Festival in Place Celebrate the Columbus Arts Festival by shopping for artwork online directly from 2020 juried Arts Fest artists, explore new local artists and performs, and host your own virtual Patron Party. 28
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Are the parks safe? While the weather is warm, we all want to flock to our favorite Columbus parks and trails. But is it safe? How can we possibly avoid each other in a public space? The CDC gives the “dos” and “donts” of park visits.
Do • Visit parks that are close to home • Prepare before your visit by checking with the park to be sure you know which areas or services are open • Stay at least six feet away from others Don’t • Visit parks if you are sick or recently exposed to COVID-19 • Visit crowded parks • Use playgrounds • Participate in organized activities or sports
An online Arts Fest experience with art shopping, memories, music and more.
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A message from Columbus Metropolitan Library CEO Patrick Losinksi “Thank you for the support you’ve shown us during this global crisis. With the safety of our customers and staff our top concern, we continue to keep a close eye on the news coming out of the governor’s office, as well as guidelines from local, state and national health officials as this pandemic continues to evolve. As part of our ongoing planning, we’re coordinating with public libraries around the country to share best practices and ways we can better serve you. (We recently) announced a unique partnership with Battelle and OCLC, two industry-leading institutions in central Ohio, to learn more about how long the COVID-19 coronavirus lives on different types of library materials. The work we do here will have far-reaching implications for public libraries around the state, country and even the world, ensuring that the vital services libraries provide to communities can resume in a way that is safe for everyone.” *Editor's Note-As of May 20, plans were underway to reopen several library locations. Please visit www.columbuslibrary.org for the most recent updates and openings.
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Public art images left to right: Feather Point by Olga Ziemska; Long Street Cultural Wall by Kojo Kamau and Larry Winston Collins; Rain Sister at Rain Brother by Katerina Armeria and Richard Duarte Brown; The Journey by Ryan Sarfati and Eric Skotnes.
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Kimo(no) Going Outside Relaxed wear doesn’t have to mean you don’t care Work uniforms have more than slightly changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be tempting to spend all day at home in your sweatpants – but where’s the fun in that? These kimonos are comfortable enough to slip on in seconds but effortlessly stylish. – Mallory Arnold 1. Peony & Butterfly Kimono Robe. $110, Kim + Ono 2. Silk Yuri Kimono Robe. $178, Kim + Ono 3. Handpainted Cherry Blossom Kimono Robe. $220, Kim + Ono
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WELCOMING. WHEN PEOPLE COME TOGETHER, G R E AT T H I N G S H A P P E N .
As partners in a master-planned community, New Albany collaborates with our residents and businesses to create a shared vision for the future that brings people together to do more than just live or work. It’s a friendly, inclusive community that makes you feel at home, encourages a healthy, active lifestyle, nurtures the creative spirit, invests in lifelong learning, supports business and protects the environment for future generations. It’s more than a place, it’s a way of life.
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