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10 Obituary: Ruben Castilla Herrera: Trust the Circle 10 The Other Columbus: Activism and the work of living 12 Crew View: The defense does not rest 12 Straight Jackets: Here goes nothing 14 Reply All 14 Things We Love: Picks from Sean Marshall
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Where to visit on record store day By Joel oliphint Every April, designated record stores stock their shelves and crates with limited-edition releases and all sorts of swag to celebrate Record Store Day, the annual holiday for vinyl fetishists that gets bigger every year. Even if a RSD exclusive Twiztid LP gets your gag reflex going, take comfort in the knowledge that this holiday is a financial boon to independently owned vinyl purveyors, and it may just bring someone into a shop who wouldn’t have visited otherwise. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening at record shops across Columbus on Saturday, April 13. Craft & Vinyl 1806 W. Fifth Ave., Grandview craft-n-vinyl.com
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C&V’s RSD festivities begin on Thursday, April 11, at 1 p.m. with a 15 percent off sale on new and used records, a Dogfish Head tap takeover, giveaways and live music at 7 p.m. from Tomorrow Daily, Let Them Hear, Nathan Winkelmes, Chartreuse Caboose and Fools Fire. On Friday the shop will open at 1 p.m., with live music at 7 p.m. from Bexley Moms, Why Omen, Soul Hunks and the Broken Relics. On Saturday, C&V opens at 10 a.m., with live music at 7 p.m. from Daymare, Derailed, Monarchs to Oblivion, the Cane Toads and Cream Camino.
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Elizabeth’s Records 3037 Indianola Ave., Clintonville facebook.com/elizabethsrecords This cozy shop won’t have exclusive releases on Record Store Day, but there’s a 20 percent off sale storewide.
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Spoonful Records free swag bags available at 8 a.m. on April 13, and the store will also hold a four-day sale from April 12-15 (33 percent off used LPs, 45 percent off used 45s, 78-cent 78s, 10 percent off new stock and 20 percent off almost everything else). Alison Rose will be screen-printing onsite, plus ticket giveaways.
Magnolia Thunderpussy 1155 N. High St., Short North thunderpussy.com Magnolia will open at 8 a.m. with RSD releases on hand, plus giveaways, test pressings and used DVDs two for $3.
Records Per Minute 2579 N. High St., Old North facebook.com/recordsperminute RPM will offer a selection of RSD releases at 8 a.m., plus the shop will take 20 percent off new and used records from April 12-14. The shop will also host live music: 8 a.m.-noon DJ Woody Haze 1 p.m. Mery Steel 1:30 p.m. Scott Brown 2 p.m. Satele and Vivvyen 3 p.m. Alex Douglas 3:30 p.m. Sam Corlett
Spoonful Records 116 E. Long St., Downtown spoonfulrecords.blogspot.com Spoonful will open its doors at 8 a.m. on Saturday, and the store also employs a coupon system for items that are too expensive, heavy or scarce to put in the bins. The list of coupon items will be posted on Spoonful’s Facebook page on Friday night, and coupons will be handed out in line at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. Customers will also get 25 percent off used vinyl. Spoonful will have a limited supply of free RSD swag bags, and the Tupelo Doughnuts truck will be parked nearby from 7-8:30 a.m. And if you get stuck in line for a while, don’t worry; Spoonful will have porta-johns.
Used Kids Records 2500 Summit St., North Campus usedkidsrecords.com This Columbus institution will offer lots of RSD releases at 8 a.m. and 10 percent off everything else in the store (including vintage hi-fi equipment), plus free coffee, swag bags, ticket giveaways, plus live music from the Buds, the Valentinos, Kneeling In Piss, Bridesmaid, Vacation and Neil Diamond impersonator Black Diamond.
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Family and friends recall the dynamic life of the activist, organizer and youth mentor whose death at age 28 has left a community reeling By Andy Downing
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uring a March 28 memorial for Amber Evans, friend Stacey Little recalled that Storm, the weather-controlling heart of comic book collective the X-Men, was Evans’ favorite fictional character. “And ever since she’s gone it’s been a cloud, a bad cloud,” Little said of Evans, who went missing on Jan. 28. But the memorial gathering, held Downtown near the intersection of Belle Street and Washington Boulevard where Evans first disappeared, and less than a week after her body was recovered from the Scioto River on March 23, took place
beneath sunny skies. A rainbow even revealed itself to the hundreds who gathered to celebrate Evans’ life and mourn her loss. Two weeks earlier, a quarter mile downriver from where the community joined in remembrance, the scene was comparatively bleak. A search for Evans had been organized and then called off at the last minute, and only two people turned up at Genoa Park on a chilly, sunless day; one person carried a box of “MISSING” flyers intended for distribution at nearby businesses and homeless shelters. The flyers were dotted with a half-dozen smiling photos of Evans, along with a description of what she
had been wearing when last seen (a white parka and black leggings). Nearby, the concrete steps leading down to the Scioto were chained off with a sign that read: “Area closed due to unsafe conditions.” At the time, little information had been made public in the weeks since Evans’ disappearance, and in the absence of news, rumors rushed in to fill the space, with speculators taking to social media to blame everyone from the police, whom Evans often criticized in her role as a social justice activist, to boyfriend Mark Condo, who was among the last to see Evans alive, and who has had to deal with additional
public scrutiny after an initial police statement said Evans disappeared following a “domestic dispute.” CPD has since said there is no reason to suspect foul play, and an autopsy report on Evans is pending. While questions surrounding the exact circumstances of Evans’ death remain, most friends and family have come to accept it as suicide, and following discovery of her body, the healing process began for some, including Little, who, speaking at the memorial, used the late-day sunshine greeting mourners as a metaphor for the promise of clarity following two months of anxiety and uncertainty.
“I’m glad they found her on a beautiful day,” said Little, who went on to denounce the two-dimensional media coverage of Evans, which had almost exclusively centered on her role as an activist rather than presenting the 28-year-old in all of her complexities as a sister, daughter and friend. “She was a lot to everybody,” Little said.
Born Amber Nicole Evans
on May 31, 1990, she arrived two months premature at Riverside Methodist Hospital, setting up a lifelong habit of being habitually early for everything, according to her mother, Tonya Fischer. Even as an infant, Evans was observant, studious and unnaturally determined. Fischer recounted one instance early in infancy when nurses were attempting to give Evans a vitamin with a feeding tube, and she resisted so fiercely that she turned blue and needed to be revived. “That just gives an idea of her determination and fire,” said Fischer, who had
Evans at age 19 (Fischer split with Evans’ father, Brian Peters, prior to her birth, though the two maintained a friendship and Peters remained an active presence in his daughter’s life). “She was adamant she was going to have it her way.” Evans was also imbued with a fearlessness that exhibited itself from childhood. When Peters would take her fishing, she would handle the catch without grimacing or squealing like her siblings (Evans is one of 10 children in a large, blended family, according to Fischer), and she’d launch herself into the lake with little regard for her own safety. Evans’ brother, Brian Peters, Jr., recalled another instance when the siblings climbed an evergreen tree in the front yard of their grandmother’s home, with Amber scrambling higher than anyone else. “She was the only one that was ever daring enough to go all the way to the top,” he said. “Amber would attack whatever she wanted to do and she wouldn’t let anything stop her,” Evans’ father said. “I still don’t know if it was fearlessness, or
just a willingness to overcome those fears and do whatever needed done.” This trait would reveal itself time and again through adulthood, as Evans organized around everything from the January 2017 Muslim travel ban enacted by President Donald Trump to the local shooting deaths of black residents Henry Green and Ty’re King at the hands of CPD in 2016. Friends and fellow organizers Aramis Malachi-Ture Sundiata and Tammy Fournier Alsaada, who worked alongside Evans in the People’s Justice Project (PJP), among other groups, recalled one March 2017 demonstration, during which protesters gathered outside City Hall waiting to learn if a grand jury would indict CPD officers Jason Bare and Zachary Rosen for their roles in the shooting death of Henry Green. When a passing driver slowed down and yelled something disparaging at the group, Evans lunged toward the car, throwing herself into the passenger window without missing a beat as Malachi-Ture Sundiata rushed
in to pull her free. “When that fierceness came out she was unforgiving,” Malachi-Ture Sundiata said. “All I could see were her legs dangling off the ground,” Fournier Alsaada said, and laughed. “I can remember afterwards we were debriefing, and it was like, ‘Amber, what were you going to do in that car?’” This courage was backed by a sharp intellect, which Fischer fostered from a young age. When Evans was still in utero, Fischer would place headphones over her belly and play books on tape, and she started schooling the youngster at home beginning at age 2. Each week, Fischer would select a different letter of the alphabet and then reinforce it over the course of the days that followed. “I would take A for Amber, and then everything throughout that week that showed that letter A, I would talk about,” she said. “‘I’m cutting you an apple and apple starts with A.’” Evans gravitated to writing early in life, winning a 10-speed bike for an essay about Martin Luther King, Jr. while in fifth
grade at Parkmoor Elementary School, Fischer said. Evans then attended Woodward Park Middle School and graduated from Northland High School in 2008, eventually earning an undergraduate degree in journalism from Ohio State University. In high school, Evans’ varied interests allowed her to flit between cliques, reflecting the diverse communities that would come to embrace her in adulthood. Both parents recalled a brief Goth phase, which Evans’ father traced to an early fascination with the vampires in the Twilight series. “I think she was always comfortable with who she was, and I think she was that person all along,” Peters said of these teenage years. “I think she was just trying to figure out what that person looked like in her space and in this time.” Growing up, Evans and her mom would also make regular treks Downtown to the Columbus Metropolitan Library from Fischer’s townhome on the North Side, which helped Evans develop a lifelong love of the written word. The attach-
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ment deepened during Evans’ early childhood years, when her mother experienced instances of domestic abuse, Fischer said, and books became a source of refuge and comfort. As a young adult, Evans would continue to find solace and community in libraries, and then eventually employment. After earning her master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Kent State University, Evans worked as a librarian in Upper Arlington for two years starting in 2012. Fournier Alsaada also recalled a 2016 visit to Cleveland when the library provided the pair a more literal refuge. The two were in town for a training session the same week the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrated winning the NBA championship, and when gunshots rang out following a downtown parade, the pair scrambled into a nearby branch of the Cleveland Public Library. “In that moment, we were sprawled out on the floor, people rushing in,” said Fournier Alsaada, who first met Evans while working with her to register voters in 2014, “and we looked at each other and said, ‘The library is always our safe haven.’” Literature even formed the basis of the eight-year relationship between Evans and boyfriend Condo, who first met and bonded over Harry Potter at a party hosted by a mutual friend in 2008. “She was definitely Gryffindor — all about the courage — and a little touch of Ravenclaw, with her bookishness and love of libraries and museums,” Condo said, referring to the Hogwarts houses in the world of Harry Potter. “And I’m just all the way Hufflepuff.”
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things LC Johnson recalled about Evans was her laugh, describing it as comically outsized for her slight frame. “It would just burst out of her and her whole face
Evans’ sister, Jordan Fischer, speaks at the March 28 memorial. would change,” said Johnson, who founded Zora’s House, a Weinland Park co-working and community space centered on women of color for which Evans served in the role of ambassador. Often, Johnson said, Evans would punctuate a quip with an impromptu dance move. Friends and family universally described Evans as a caregiver. As one of the oldest kids in a large family, Evans embraced a role in raising her siblings, as well as the various neighborhood children her mom would babysit at regular intervals. “Her favorite thing about the baby was the slobber. Isn’t that crazy?” Fischer said, and laughed. “I think she liked the same thing I see in kids, too, how they develop. And that made her protective of them.” This dedication to a younger generation would come to define much of Evans’ work as an organizer and activist. Fournier Alsaada recounted how during one visit with truant youths Evans took time out after the program to sit with a young man who had been silent for the duration of the stay. Gradually, the teenager opened up, talking to Evans about his circumstances and struggle. “In the height of Black Lives Matter, many of us … were trying
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to figure out how we could collect enough energy to push back against the powers that be, and many of us did it from a position of fighting and resistance,” Fournier Alsaada said. “But Amber was always the love in that. Even as we were fighting state power … Amber was the person who taught us that it was about more than fighting. It was about creating real community.” “She had a very deep love of black people, and I don’t think everybody understands how revolutionary it is to so deeply love black people in a world that constantly maligns blackness,” said Johnson. According to Condo, it was Evans’ desire to provide this hands-on community care that initially dissuaded her from a career in journalism. While reporting a college article about the difficulty the homeless have in making it to doctor appointments, Evans gave one source a ride to a clinic, earning poor marks from a professor who scolded her for influencing a story’s outcome. “And she was like, ‘Eff that,’” Condo said. Evans was first drawn to organizing in 2008 while enrolled at the University of Akron (later she left the school and completed her undergrad at OSU), where
she canvassed for the Barack Obama campaign in Summit County, according to a December 2018 interview with Alive. This connection to political and social movements intensified with the 2013 rise of Black Lives Matter, along with the 2016 shooting deaths of Ty’re King and Henry Green. According to friends, even when Evans spent eight months teaching English to children while living abroad in France in 2015 — a long-held dream — she felt compelled to return stateside, afraid she was missing out on a deeper purpose. “People were organizing around issues and she felt out of the loop,” said Condo, who lived with Evans in France. “I guess she realized this was what she was called to do. … And within a year she had a full-time job organizing.” Prior to her death, Evans had been promoted to director of organizing and policy at the Juvenile Justice Coalition, drawn to the grassroots work of gathering feedback from within overlooked or underrepresented communities, and then working with the state legislature to transform these concerns into tangible legal reforms. At times, Evans’ concern for others would come at the
expense of her own mental and physical health. Condo said it wasn’t unusual to have to remind Evans to do something as simple as eat. “She was so invested in making sure everyone was OK,” said Johnson of Zora’s House, presenting Evans as “The Giving Tree” in human form. “If that meant she had to loan her car to somebody, or go out of her way to give someone a ride, or have someone stay with her, she would. No matter what was asked of her, she would never say no.” For Evans, Zora’s House offered both sanctuary and a space to recharge. While Fournier Alsaada described Evans’ work self in terms usually reserved for hummingbirds (small and a perpetual blur of motion), Johnson said Evans would generally slow to a crawl inside Zora’s House, often sitting quietly with the lights off, sometimes with music playing at a low volume. On occasion, Evans could be found stretched out across a couch, reading books by favored authors like Octavia Butler or Toni Morrison. Zora’s House is also where Evans sharpened the idea for her long-gestating passion project, Blk Sage, a development firm intended to elevate those voices missing from the current political conversation. “Oftentimes, there are people who need to be in leadership that are not granted the same access in our democracy,” Evans said in December. “I’m thinking specifically about black women. … We are constantly having other leaders step up and speak out against issues that affect us, but then we are limited in being able to access those spaces.”
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in 2018, some friends noticed a subtle change in Evans. “One of the last times I talked to her, I could tell something was going on, that she was struggling with something, but I didn’t
Soon after, a call followed from Fischer, who had received a similar text message from Evans, setting off panic amid friends and family, who started to search the city, focusing on places she enjoyed walking, including Franklin Park and the Scioto Mile. Later that evening, Evans’ silver 2013 Chevy Sonic was discovered near the Scioto River, abandoned. “We all went down to the Scioto Mile and looked for her until like 4 in the morning,” Condo said through tears. “I’ve never been so scared or traumatized in my whole life. I was just screaming for her, and I just wanted her to answer. We never disputed about a goddamn thing, ever. We never argued. It was always love.” The next day, Condo checked his email, finding a message from Evans, copied to friend and roommate Stacey Little, that contained a link to a Google document in which Evans spelled out an intent to harm herself. It would be another two months before her body was found.
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since Evans’ disappearance, friends and family have struggled with questions for which there might never be an answer, even when autopsy results are released. Tonya Fischer said she can’t reconcile the idea of a daughter who “saved so many lives” taking her own. “Nobody’s going to know [what occurred] until God himself says, ‘Hey, this is what happened,’” she said. Stacey Little noted that depression and suicidal thoughts can be masked by outward appearances. “‘Oh, she looked so happy!’ Well, yeah, but we’ve seen some of the happiest people on earth leave of their own hands,” she said. “Even some of the strongest people struggle. Someone who is suicidal, it doesn’t look any type of way. It can look
exactly like Amber. It can look exactly like me. You get what I’m saying? It doesn’t have a look.” “From the very first moment I spoke with a detective on day one, he said it looked like one of three things,” Brian Peters said. “‘It looks like she either [died by] suicide, somebody did something to her and staged it to look like a suicide, or she staged her own suicide and then reset her life.’” Condo, meanwhile, has been forced to deal with suspicion and online threats fueled in part by sensationalistic TV reports on programs such as “Dateline,” as well as the initial police statement citing a “domestic dispute.” (Commander Alex Behnen of the police Special Victims Bureau said the descriptor was simply police terminology noting there had been some kind of verbal exchange between the two, adding that he’d weigh the usage of the phrase in the future.) In recent weeks, Peters has continued to speak in support of Condo, and multiple people throughout the interview process echoed the sentiment. “I love Mark, and I’ve witnessed them loving each other,” Fournier Alsaada said of the couple’s relationship. “These speculations are harming real people.” CPD has also been met with its share of criticism, with some charging the initial search wasn’t given the force’s full attention due to Evans’ well-known standing as a vocal critic of the police, an allegation Behnen disputed passionately. In addition to patrol units, Behnen said CPD employed drone technology in the search. Once it transitioned into a recovery operation centered on the river and slowed by dangerous water conditions, police were aided by boats, helicopters and Search and Rescue Ohio, a nonprofit, all-volunteer emergency response unit that utilizes dogs trained in human-remain detection. “This case was unlike many other missing person cases … because there was incredible attention given to the progress of
this case by people in City Hall, by people in the Director of Public Safety office, by the mayor,” Behnen said. “If there was ever a case where an individual would have had every resource available and then some, oh, it was this one.” And, yet, even amid all this turbulence, most interviewed said this splintering served as little more than a distraction in the big picture, and that Evans would want her community and her city to move forward, somehow stronger even in her absence. There are already some signs this is beginning to happen, particularly as the scope of Evans’ influence reveals itself. “I was shocked how many people knew her, or had been touched by her in some way,” said Johnson, noting that Evans inspired an in-development residency program at Zora’s House designed to benefit writers, entrepreneurs and activists. “Since Amber went missing, I have seen and witnessed
people step up and take charge and lead,” Fournier Alsaada said. “Her footprint is all over this city. … Amber is all over this country, and everybody has a piece of her, and it’s near and dear to them.” This is particularly true of the younger generation, which will be coming into leadership roles, including some with familial ties. During the March 28 memorial, Evans’ sister, Jordan Fischer, delivered a tearful, heartfelt speech in which she admitted that she wasn’t quite ready to step into her big sister’s shoes, but that the day was fast approaching. “I promise you, Amber,” she said, eyes closed, fists clenched. “I will fill those shoes. I promise I will.” If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs to speak with someone immediately, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text the keyword “4hope” to 741 741. (Additional reporting by Erica Thompson)
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say anything, which I regret,” Malachi-Ture Sundiata said. Johnson said that Evans often appeared tired toward the end of 2018, struggling to balance a career that demanded much of her, yet from which she also drew life. “In the last six months, there was a lot of heaviness, because that was the time she was thinking about whether or not she was going to pursue the executive director position [with the Juvenile Justice Coalition],” Johnson said. “It felt like she was struggling to find the path that was going to allow her to keep making an impact, but in a way that felt good and restful and sustainable.” “I’d ask, ‘What’s wrong, Amber?’ ‘I’m just tired.’ And that was almost like a code word,” Condo said. “I knew that wasn’t the case. I knew something was wrong. I was always like, ‘Stop. I know there’s something wrong.’ But she wouldn’t tell me.” Condo said that on January 27, Evans told him she wanted to break up. The two shared a melancholy dinner at Roosters in German Village (Evans worked for the company for a time), during which Condo said he asked her to sleep on the decision. Following work the next day, Evans returned to the couple’s rental in Olde Towne East sometime between 5:45 and 6:15 p.m., at which point Condo said Evans informed him that she still wanted to end the relationship. “I’m crying, and she’s reminding me of all the things we’ve given each other, and saying that this doesn’t change anything, and that she still loves me and it’s going to be OK,” Condo said. “And she asked me, she said, ‘Can you still call my mom and Nana from time to time? Because I know they’d like to hear from you.’ And I thought, ‘That’s super weird. We can even all go to dinner, if you want.’ … Then she said she was going for a drive.” An hour and a half later, Condo received a text message that read, “I’m sorry. I love you.”
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ruBén cAStillA herrerA: truSt the circle
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The loss of Rubén Castilla Herrera, the son of farmworkers Pura Castilla Herrera and Alfredo Torres Herrera, finds Ohio residents searching in vain for the words to express what this dedicated area activist and community firebrand has meant to those he touched. An Ohioan since 1987, Herrera was born in Seguin, Texas, and raised in Salem, Oregon. His departure on Saturday, April 6, has left Herrera with many of us asking, “What Amber Evans do I do?” Always on the frontline, the movements he championed included the Columbus Sanctuary Collective, Black Lives Matter, Central Ohio Workers, the Taco Reparations Brigade and LGBTQ rights. Herrera’s faith in community comes through in the social media hashtag he used: #trustthecircle. He shared his circle with both strangers and friends, eagerly seeking the common thread. In my 2017 interview with him, he said, “Immigrant and non-immigrant, new Americans, refugees … we’re always trying to renavigate those spaces through individual cases but also for the collective. Familia, mi gente, comunidad. [To me, that] feels natural, it feels real, but still difficult … still challenging.” “What feels natural?” I asked, “And what feels challenging?” “A veces quiero llorar, I just want to cry,” he explained. “Yesterday, we were with this older man who was stopped by a police officer. … He was literally scared for his life. … His cry was one of, ‘What am I going to do?’ It’s not just immigrants. It’s poor white people, people addicted to some kind of drug. ‘What do I do?’ They ask it in different ways. … I think once you’re in tune to that, there’s no way you can untune it.” The gift of peering deeply into the vulnerabilities and beauty of others, this “never untuned” aspect of Herrera’s personality, is reflected in the many voices sounding out their gratitude. The Coalition of Immokalee Workers shared, “He helped found Ohio Fair Food. He carried the message of farmworkers across
the state of Ohio. He participated in farmworker actions in Florida. He coordinated marches, community gatherings and vigils. … There is no sufficient way to thank him or share our gratitude for his dedication and for the work he did during the years that he was part of our struggle.” I think of Herrera outdoors, finding his spirit’s alignment in his garden and in the love he shared with his partner, Nick. He was a gifted seer of the magic in ordinary moments that, once you tune in to them, can’t be untuned. Herrera is survived by his partner, Nicholas Pasquarello; daughters Rita Herrera, Naomi Chamberlain and Marisa Garverick Herrera; son Ruben Herrera, Jr.; daughter-in-law Angie Wilhelm Herrera; son-in-law Joshua Chamberlain; son-in-law to be Preston Osborn; 10 grandchildren; and siblings Rosemary, Raul, Rudy, Roland, and Guido. A “celebración de vida” in honor of Herrera’s life and legacy will be held on Saturday, April 13, at 3 p.m. at Broad Street United Methodist Church, located at 501 E. Broad St. Downtown, followed by time for food and community. Prior to the service, a march from the Ohio Statehouse to Broad Street United Methodist Church will take place at 2 p.m. As an expression of solidarity, the family requests that, in lieu of flowers, any future financial contributions be made to Mijente: https://members.mijente.net/donate.
ActiviSm And the Work of living By Scott WoodS Reflecting on the lives of recently passed activists Amber Evans and Rubén Castilla Herrera, I consider the mortal coil of all activists. It is inappropriate to blindly attribute a life of activism as a cause of their deaths, but there is something to be said for recognizing that their fights were against longinstitutionalized facets of society, problems that have left gaping wounds on the psyche of entire generations of people. Choosing a life of activism is akin to throwing one’s self into a car that is being slowly pulverized so that you might change the oil. Columbus is different than a lot of cities that have a visible activist base in that the targets of most activism here aren’t equally stoked. There aren’t many counter marches or shouting matches or massive screeds being swapped around on the issues that a lot of activists here tend to confront. Columbus is a comfortable city across the table from the causes of most activists, and is expanding in ways that shore up the pursuit of bliss. It is harder for activism to succeed here because the rewards in not fighting are so pleasant, so warm, so brand-ready. More, activism is an unrelenting machine made out of people’s humanity. And because the fuel of that engine is dreams, hope,
reflection and debate, it is a machine that experiences an excessive amount of social wear and tear. We age out of activism. We fail our activism and sometimes our activism fails us. We are dragged away from our activism by need. We often bring all of ourselves to our chosen causes, including the bad and dramatic and undercooked parts, which is to say we bring our problems into our activism. And we die in our activism. Activism is fluid, always fighting to be a better activism, but not always winning that fight. It is important to remember that there are lives behind the signs and bullhorns, lovers behind every manifesto and photo-op. There are living, breathing human beings behind these causes, and if you are one of them, I beg you to fit one more item onto your respective agendas: Remember to live. As someone who transformed his contributions to various causes over the years from a street model into cultural and intellectual forms, I implore all of us to remember the humanity of those who have fallen, and seek the same in those who remain. Let the work of Amber and Rubén remind us of our collective fights, always, but let the lives of Amber and Rubén also remind us to truly and joyfully live. Any movement that does not allow you your humanity is a movement that cannot and should not succeed.
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The Crew celebrate a goal by defender Gaston Sauro
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Blue Jackets celebrate after their April 5 win against the Rangers.
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I busted my headphones. The Jackets were less than seven seconds from clinching a playoff berth last Friday night when the Rangers’ Pavel Buchnevich flung the puck toward the goal after an initial save by Sergei Bobrovsky, and it went off Bob and… in. I tore my headphones off and slammed them down, breaking them in the process. It was so classic SOJ: Same Old Jackets. Of course, the goal meant more game to watch, so I watched the overtime and shootout while clasping my headphones to both ears, some third-rate pop star in the “making of” video for their latest track. I’m not going to play-by-play the rest of that game (nor the one that followed) in this space, except to say that apparently the headphone-breaking slam was just what the team needed to refocus and get that playoff berth. So the Jackets are in the playoffs for the third straight season, an achievement for which the relative merits can be debated, but here we are as Jackets fans. You can’t win a playoff series unless you’re in the playoffs, so there’s that. But as fans of the only NHL franchise to never advance in the playoffs, Jackets faithful were sort of hoping for a little bit more hope. Instead, the team stumbled through lengthy patches of a regular season marked by drama and strife, often the result of the contract status of Bobrovsky
and forward Artemi Panarin, rampant speculation boiling over into real-life turmoil on a couple of occasions. Health issues facing the children of captain Nick Foligno kept him away from the team for a couple of stretches, and then there was the “all-in,” when General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen loaded up at the trade deadline. That approach failed miserably, at first, but the team scrambled and displayed some solid play to claim the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot. And a matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, a team blessed with loads of offensive talent (Nikita Kucherov might be the league’s best player right now), a deep blueline and a skilled, young goalie in Andrei Vasilevskiy. The Lightning, for those who weren’t paying attention, won 62 games during the regular season, only the second team to reach the total in league history. Along the way, the Lightning dispatched of the Jackets in the three games played between the clubs by a combined 17-3 score. So you didn’t like the Jackets’ chances two seasons ago against Pittsburgh, or last, versus the Capitals? It would be a monumental upset if the Jackets were to win this series. But that’s why they play the games (the first of which was played on Wednesday night after deadline), and, although it’s a cliché that the NHL playoffs create an almost-unmatched atmosphere, another chance at playoff hockey is what we’ve got. Time to shock the world.
the DeFense Does not rest By chris DeVille Defense is not the most glamorous part of any sport. That holds true for soccer, yet six matches into this young Crew season, defenders have been at the center of the story. Sometimes that has been because they’ve been producing offense. In three separate matches, the Crew’s only goal has come off the head of a center back. First it was Gaston Sauro, who’d previously never scored a goal in MLS play, nodding home the Crew’s lone tally in a 1-1 draw against Red Bull New York. Sauro scored again two weeks later in a 1-0 win over FC Dallas. Then, Josh Williams headed home the winner in a 1-0 victory against the New England Revolution this past weekend. All of these goals came off set pieces in the friendly confines of Mapfre Stadium. Because the Crew has only two other home goals (via Zardes and Pedro Santos on one ridiculously cold and soggy night against Atlanta), center backs now account for more than 50 percent of the Crew’s home scoring. It seems like only a matter of time before Jonathan Mensah adds one or two of his own. The drama has not just come from the men in the middle coming up big on set pieces, though. It’s also resulted from a testing of the team’s defensive depth, especially at the fullback position — a test Columbus is passing so far. In recent years, fullbacks have become increasingly important in highlevel soccer. Once mainly deployed in
conservative fashion, the defenders on the outside flanks are now tasked with racing up the sidelines to get involved with the offense, too. It’s hard to find players who can run as much as the position demands while maintaining a high skill level on both sides of the ball. The Crew has two great ones in Milton Valenzuela on the left and Harrison Afful on the right, but they’ve each been knocked out by injuries. No problem: When Valenzuela suffered a torn ACL in the preseason, Columbus reacquired Waylon Francis from Seattle to replace him. When Afful suffered a broken jaw against Atlanta, veteran utility man Hector Jimenez ably stepped in. Mensah is the only defender who’s started every match. Despite the turnover, Columbus leads MLS in shutouts with four in six matches. Only Seattle has allowed fewer goals. Chalk up some of the success to goalkeeper Zack Steffen — a 3-0 loss at Philadelphia was the only match he’s missed — but the fluctuating backline in front of him has been impressive, too. Coach Caleb Porter — who seems to be accepting that converting Gregg Berhalter’s methodical, low-scoring squad into an offensive powerhouse will take some time — has noticed, and he’s counting on the excellence continuing. “You’re not outscoring teams every game — that’s unrealistic,” Porter told reporters after Saturday’s 1-0 win. “And again, this team in the past hasn’t scored a lot of goals, so we’re going to have to be good defensively.”
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New Jersey native Sean Marshall began performing songs in the bars of New York City, and after a few years taking different roles in other bands, he has found himself here in Columbus, resuming his solo songwriting efforts and performing with his band, the Near Miss. He will release his second LP, Practical, on Friday, April 12, at the Shrunken Head. Here are a few things he loves.
@misterhepburn
goremade Pizza happy hour most busy spots in town don’t do happy hours on fridays, let alone ones as generous as this. if you can round up two friends and get to this cozy spot on fourth avenue before 6 p.m., one beer each gets you a free gourmet plain or pepperoni pie. mix it up by adding a Chef’s Choice pie to your order and you’ve got the best-tasting happy hour in town — on the cheap.
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story Club Columbus Held at rambling House on the first tuesday of every month, story Club Columbus is about as intimate as it gets. Host samantha tucker is hilarious, but underneath her irony and comic tangents are some very deep, true and real stories. when you force yourself to sit, listen and look at something other than your smartphone, you are going to connect with people. these days, that’s about as memorable as it gets.
@ronjaemusic
the light of seven matchsticks this tiny speakeasy-themed bar is always packed, so either plan to wait or get there early. it’s worth it. the bar’s
cocktail names will make you laugh, the tastes will surprise you, the vibes will delight you and the Duckfat Popcorn will turn any bad day into a better one. yellow Paper Planes more than just my favorite local rock band: smart-guy songwriter and lead singer Joshua P. James isn’t just writing great songs — it seems he’s always got some bigger ideas in the works; bassist Pete mendenhall is always out and about, and Jeremy and Brandon aren’t far behind. their commitment to the scene and their craft, and their relentless dedication to creating, redefines what it is to be “in a band.” Columbus parks and libraries as a native east Coaster, it’s so refreshing to see a city that maintains and cares for its public programs and facilities. Check out thompson recreation Center for its exercise facilities and basketball courts, whetstone for its library, or just find the public facility that is most convenient for you. and, although i admittedly haven’t visited yet, the new northside library looks incredible.
“st. elsewhere” you probably don’t remember this ’80s medical drama, but it was groundbreaking tv in its time, and a favorite of mine when i was a teen. we happened on a season one DvD at our local library and have watched about a dozen episodes, and i’ll say that, in context, it stands up. Heavily focused on the writing, the show addressed issues such as gender fluidity, aiDs and race relations, and we’re only on the first season (the rest are streaming on Hulu). it’s also amazing to see a cast that hadn’t yet become stars, from David morse to Howie mandel to, yes, Denzel washington. —Jim Fischer “little” the tale of someone going to sleep and waking up altered — younger, in someone else’s body, a werewolf — is not new to cinema. But there’s something special about seeing this story starring, and written and produced by people of color. young black girls can watch this film and see themselves in a cute scenario with references in the script that reflect their culture. i had the best time in the theater. and actress marsai martin (an executive producer at 14!) is a bona fide star. —erica thompson Phil Cook, As Far as I Can See Back in the spring of 2009, guitarist, singer and songwriter Phil Cook began playing his guitar and banjo on his front porch in Durham, north Carolina. He used it as a time to musically wander, playing whatever suited him at the moment. ten years later, he’s still doing it, and not just on his front porch. As Far as I Can See collects 13 guitar instrumentals recorded at an elementary school, in studios, onstage and at home, complete with creaky chairs and rolling thunder. it’s a perfect spring weekend record. —Joel oliphint “veep” Julia louis-Dreyfus is a national treasure, and she’s currently operating at her peak as formerPresident, current presidential candidate selina meyer on the HBo series, now in its final season. on a political comedy loaded with character actors who know how to deliver a sharply worded insult, she’s clearly the best. —andy downing
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Jeremy enigk By JoeL oLiphint
J
eremy Enigk joined emo forebears Sunny Day Real Estate in the early ’90s, while he was still in his
teens, and for years after that band’s groundbreaking debut (1994’s Diary) he continued writing, recording and touring, whether with Sunny Day, the band that formed in its wake (the Fire Theft) or under his own name.
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He never really stopped.
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And my priorities have changed a little bit — my perspective and my humility. I’ve had to learn some really hard lessons. … I’m consciously focusing on what it is I’m doing. Before, I just waited for things to happen. But now I want to engage a little bit more with things myself, and have more intention with my career, but also my life.” Even though Ghosts has been out for more than a year, Enigk didn’t have a chance to tour the album with a full band until recently, mostly because Sub Pop reissued his cult-classic 1996 solo debut, Return of the Frog Queen, and Enigk paired the re-release with a fullband tour. But for this current stretch of dates, including a stop at the Basement on Thursday, April 11, Enigk recruited guitarist Tomo Nakayama, drummer Pat Schowe and bassist/keyboardist Nils Peterson to accompany him on a tour that will focus primarily on Ghosts material. Ghosts is full of the sonic beauty Enigk was aiming for, with those Lanois/ Gabriel touchstones lending the album an early U2 vibe, albeit one that doesn’t betray the signature soul-bearing that drew early emo acolytes to Sunny Day Real Estate, nor the spiritual longing that undergirded The Frog Queen. “Set your light afire on this little earth/And escape the thought that you have no worth,” Enigk sings on “Sacred Fire,” a song full of Bono-esque, rafter-reaching moments that stem from an inner realization. “[‘Sacred Fire’] is about a meditation experience that I had — that there is this light and this fire that’s inside, and it’s not the material world. And that it’s real. It exists. It’s insane! And that you’re not bound to this amalgamation of all of your experiences,” he said. “It’s this idea that you can remove these thoughts and patterns that have been created in your brain, and that there’s a pure light beneath that.”
The BasemenT
7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11 391 Neil Ave., Arena District promowestlive.com ALSO PLAYING: Tomo Nakayama
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“I started so young. I was just a kid,” Enigk, 44, said recently by phone. “You just go as a kid. And then finally I stopped. … I spent eight years living in the country, essentially, and spent a lot of time reflecting upon my past and looking at the positive future.” During that reflective pause, Enigk began writing songs that would eventually find their way onto his most recent solo album, Ghosts. “It represents moving on,” he said. “It’s all about moving away from the past and into the future, and taking the good things from the past, and also removing the bad things from the past — the demons and the ghosts and phantoms.” In 2015, Enigk announced a fundraising campaign for the album on Pledge Music. “It was a crowdfund, which I had never done before,” he said. “I was doing everything myself. It was completely DIY. I’ve always had management. I’ve always had a label. But this time I was doing everything myself. So there was a really steep learning curve.” Ghosts turned out to be the most difficult record Enigk has ever made. “Every step of the way — every time I would have some sort of idea of what I wanted to do — I was met with a wall that I had to navigate and figure out on my own,” he said. Some of those roadblocks were due to Enigk’s lofty ambitions. “I wanted to make a very high-production record, like Daniel Lanois or Peter Gabriel — this high level of just sonic beauty. And I wanted to find the right person to do it,” he said. Enigk zeroed in on recording engineer Mike Reina at the Brink studios in Virginia, but he soon realized he was spending way too much of the crowdfunded budget on recording. Eventually he discovered he could record more affordably and at a similar quality in Spain with Santi Garcia, who recorded Enigk’s 2009 solo album, OK Bear. The whole process took longer than he anticipated (Ghosts didn’t surface until fall of 2017), but overcoming the obstacles led to personal growth. “I came out on the other side with so much knowledge on how to better manage myself,” Enigk said. “It was a fundamental change.
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Weird Brother
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From about 2003 to 2011, Drew Clausen co-led garage-punk four-piece Mors Ontologica, which made a name for itself in the arty, scuzz-fuzz corner of the local scene, releasing a series of albums on its own Very Small Scene Records. Clausen even got a tattoo of the Mors logo on his forearm. When the band called it quits, the ending was not what he imagined. “It kind of caught fire and fell off a cliff,” said Clausen, seated next to new bandmate Johnny Riddle. “All those relationships have since repaired. … [But] it took me a while to get over that — not only having writer’s block, but to be in a place where I was physically fit and mentally fit. And I got married. I have a daughter. There’s a lot of positive stuff that happened.” Along the way, while working at the Capitol and Ohio theaters, Clausen kept noticing a phenomenal drummer who would busk on the sidewalk after shows. In 2012, Clausen and others were able to get the drummer, Dennis Ingle, onstage to accompany the Columbus Symphony Orchestra with his trash cans and upturned buckets. Clausen and Ingle exchanged numbers, and about a year and a half ago, after another project Clausen had been a part of disbanded (Montauk Trash), he reached out to Ingle to gauge the drummer’s interest in joining a new band, Weird Brother. Ingle signed on, and keys player Riddle (Greenjeans) had already expressed interest in starting a band with Clausen. Weird Brother then added Steve Barrish on bass and, later on, second drummer Andy Foster (Room and Board, Montauk Trash). Fast-forward to 2019 and Weird Brother is celebrating its debut album, True Love is a Dog, with a pair of release shows at 934 Gallery on Saturday, April 13 (which also happens to be Record Store Day), and at Land-Grant on Sunday, April 14. Stylistically, True Love is a Dog is varied and less aggressive than Clausen’s Mors material. On “London Bombay,” Clausen was inspired by the funky global
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vibe of Sinkane, whereas the psychedelic “Human Resource” offered the band an opportunity to showcase Ingle’s streetdrumming skills. “There’s a breakdown in [‘Human Resource’], which is Dennis’ garbage kit,” Clausen said. “If you went in your dishwasher and took out the bottom rack while it was full and just played that, that’s what that part is. I wanted to throw in a tribute to how we had met.” True Love is a Dog centers on themes of growth and change. “A big part of my writing is being yourself, and that change is OK,” Clausen said. “I think in our society now, mental health awareness, recovery, non-binary standards and all these things have come to the forefront that six or seven years ago [weren’t as common]. And they’re still buried. I mean, it’s not cool to say, ‘I have a therapist.’” Those closest to Clausen have already noticed his personal growth on the album. “My sister-in-law was listening to the record,” Clausen said, “and she’s always kind of followed my music career, and she was like, ‘I can hear the old Drew in there, but it’s not, like, right there.’ That meant a lot to me to hear that.”
934 Gallery
7 p.m. Saturday, April 13 934 Cleveland Ave., Milo-Grogan
land-Grant
3 p.m. Sunday, April 14 424 W. Town St., Franklinton weirdbrothermusic.com
The members of Portland, Oregon, black metal quartet Uada are particular about presentation, refraining from phone interviews (“It is against our policy,” singer and guitarist Jake Superchi wrote in an email) and appearing with their faces obscured by hoods in press images, both preserving a degree of anonymity and giving the group an aura of menace. Considering the care taken in constructing this public face, it shouldn’t surprise that Superchi entered into Uada with a clear musical vision, intending to take the current sound and atmosphere of black metal, as he explained it, and corrupt it with the various genres he absorbed coming up, including classical, folk, goth and that 1990s Pacific Northwest export: grunge. “Nirvana and Alice in Chains were the two [bands] that really changed my perspective on music at the time. It was extremely human and, much like black metal, riddled with mental illness,” Superchi wrote (the musician’s answers were edited for grammar and style). “At such a young age, it was impossible to fully understand the depth of a heroin addict’s darkness, but the pain, the depression, the anger and the bleak contemplation of existence was something I could feel transcending through the music.” Uada’s second album, Cult of a Dying Sun, from 2018, wallows in this darkness, building on slicing double-guitars, pulverizing drums and Superchi’s anguished, sneering growl. Superchi further credited Nirvana with serving as a gateway to these more extreme sounds — “‘Smells like Teen Spirit’ … was raw, and demented and painful,” he wrote, allowing that it turned him away from the more frivolous sounds
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of ’80s glam — though he also traced part of this twisted dive to fundamental human nature. “I suppose the term ‘extreme’ would be a subjective thing, but … I think the attraction is just a part of human nature, honestly. It’s in our blood,” wrote Superchi, who will join his bandmates in concert at Ace of Cups on Thursday, April 11. “We as an entire race have survived through many extremes and hardships to get to where we are today. So I see these as remnants of survival instinct, or selfhardening tactics.” Superchi said Uada has attempted to avoid political extremes, though, writing that the band’s motives and agenda don’t fall on either end of the political spectrum — a response to questions about 2018 “booking complications” brought about by allegations of Nazi affiliations, which the band has categorically denied. The allegations can be traced to a statement Uada issued after the 2016 cancelation of Montreal festival Messe Des Morts, which had booked Graveland, a band with National Socialist Black Metal ties, and was shut down due to Antifa protests, some of which were violent. Uada’s statement, which Superchi said he stood behind, criticized Antifa’s actions, adding that Uada was a “band with zero political, religious or cultural bias.” “The statement has somehow managed to trigger both sides of the spectrum,” Superchi wrote, “and I think that really shows people only hear or see what they want to.”
ace of cups
8 p.m. Thursday, April 11 2619 N. High St., Old North aceofcupsbar.com ALSO PLAYING: Wormwitch, Well of Night
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patty GriFFin By Joel oliphint
For Patty Griffin’s 10th album, the legendary songwriter kept things simple. She teamed up with longtime producer Craig Ross and recorded the tracks mostly at her home in Austin, Texas. While friends contributed to the record, including Robert Plant (who sings on two songs), the arrangements are spare, with Griffin and her guitar at the forefront. Fittingly, it’s a self-titled record. It’s also Griffin’s first album since battling and defeating breast cancer, and while she has always written in such a way that listeners can imprint their own experiences onto the songs, it’s hard not to think about Griffin’s specific resilience on “River”: “Takes an army just to bend her/
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Be careful where you stand her/You can’t hold her back for long/The river is just too strong/She’s a river.” Elsewhere, on “Coins,” Griffin recalls her early waitressing days — particularly one man she hoped to never see again who was “young and hungry for power.” Before the final chorus, with just a few masterfully written lines, Griffin chillingly tethers the incident to present day realities: “Now history is on your side/Who am I to deny it?/A fiefdom for your fragile pride/And who would dare defy it?” (Don’t miss it)
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8 p.m. Saturday, April 13 52 Public Square, Nelsonville ALSO PLAYING: Lucy Wainwright Roche
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15 • The Brevet, the Unlikely Candidates at Rumba Cafe
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• Greet Death, Kizzy Hall, WV White, Wharm at the Summit
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16 • Sutphin at Cafe Bourbon St.
THURSDAY 11
• Walker Hayes at Newport Music Hall
17 • Engine Summer, Wharm, the Spouts at Spacebar • Popa Chubby at Natalie’s Coal-Fired Pizza
18 • Wild Belle at Ace of Cups • Mark Eitzel living room show • Way Down Wanderers at Woodlands Tavern
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SATURDAY 13
• Digisaurus at Spacebar
• Record Store Day
• The Cordial Sins, Souther, snarls, Niights at Ace of Cups
• #Fest: Rae Sremmurd, Rich the Kid, more at Venue of Athens
• Tank and the Bangas at Stuart’s Opera House
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• Copeland, Many Rooms at Skully’s
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• Bloodhype at Cafe Bourbon St.
• Doc Robinson album release at Ace of Cups
• Linda Trip at Dirty Dungarees
• Graham Parker at Natalie’s Coal-Fired Pizza • Pistil EP release at Spacebar
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Led by the dusky, plaintive vocals of Louisiana native Durand Jones and the smooth falsetto of drummer/singer Aaron Frazer, Bloomington quintet Durand Jones & the Indications is a neo-soul group that’s a cut above what you likely just thought of when you heard the term “neo-soul.” (Noteworthy: Guitarist Blake Rhein is also a researcher for the soul aficionados at incomparable Chicago label Numero Group.) On sophomore LP American Love Call, a collab between Dead Oceans and Colemine Records, the band’s sound is fully realized with lush string and horn arrangements. (Safe bet)
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By JiM fiSCheR
‘CRoSS oveR’
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K
ate Menke is a high school art teacher and mother to twin 9-year-old boys, so naturally she decided to make enough ceramics to invite 25(-ish) local artists to paint on for a group art show. “I’m the kind of person who wakes up at 2 a.m., wide awake with some idea. I had this epiphany to have a collaborative show. I don’t know how it went to immediately involving this many artists,” Menke said. “But part of it was wanting to work with these artists who I love, whose work I collect. I wanted to see what it would look like, but I also wanted to create a community around a ceramics event.”
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said, only half-joking. “I did not consider myself an artist until 2014. I was trying to figure out how to do it but didn’t know how. Once I started every day, I got it. If you’re not a runner and you start a 5K program, guess what? By the end of the program, you’re a runner,” Menke said. While not a runner, Menke had been a soccer player and competitive mountain biker, as well as a musician. These experiences informed her notion of practice, and applying it to her work as a ceramics artist began to take hold. “I have my family, I have my art and I have my teaching. Those are the three pillars,” Menke said. “I was especially thinking of my kids, who were still little [in 2014]. I wanted to leave something behind for them, to show that I have a viewpoint, to show that I was finding myself again after being a mom. That was very important.” And so she had confidence despite the scattershot process that led to “Cross Over.” “My vision of what it would be is not at all what it ended up being. But it became so much more,” Menke said. “I had always wanted to try different paints and different surfaces, to see how my work would look in a different medium,” said ink-and-watercolor artist Aina Turiaga, one of the “Cross Over” participants, adding that the opportunity presented itself at a time when she had been experiencing some block following a period of personal turbulence. “I wasn’t sure how I would feel about it at first, but now I’m thinking about asking Kate to give me some more to paint.” “I knew they could do it, but I couldn’t have known how great it would turn out,” Menke said. “When you look at the work, you know exactly who made it even though it’s not like anything else they’ve ever made.”
The Vanderelli room
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That event is the “Cross Over” exhibition Menke is curating, facilitating and showing in. The exhibition opens Friday, April 12, at the Vanderelli Room and continues through April 26. “I get to work with my favorite artists, the artists get to try something new without any cost except their time and we all get to be together in this group show,” Menke said. Sounds simple. Just come up with a plan, begin making molds and slipcasts about eight months in advance, discover that process is not going to work, settle on making a glut of vases, plates, mugs, hexagonal box tiles and little boxes out of a material you’ve never used before, provide the pieces to your artists along with instructions on the kind of paint to use and a color chart that indicates what the different colors will actually look like once they’re fired, arrange alternate media for anyone who didn’t want to work directly on ceramic… “It was a complete learning experience, from the materials to the timing to the coordination. Every artist works differently, so you kind of have to guess and set up some guides and limitations. There was a lot of trust on their part that I was giving them something they could work with,” Menke said. Menke has had to learn to trust herself as an artist, as well. After earning an undergraduate degree in graphic design, she soon learned the field wasn’t for her. “I took a test that said I should be an educator or a travel guide. I decided on teaching,” she said. Menke returned to school and ultimately found her way to teaching art in Dublin City Schools, focusing on ceramics “because no one else wanted to teach it,” she said. But still, something was missing, and Menke discovered what it was in a workshop for teachers at CCAD led by local artists Stephanie Rond and Cat Sheridan. “They talked a lot about having an art practice, and I realized I didn’t have one at that point,” Menke said. She soon undertook a process to create a pinch pot a day for a full year (yes, 365 pinch pots), learning “how to have a ceramics practice with no studio and no materials,” she
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‘BeowuLF (and the Bard)’ Photo By Jenna messer
Christina Yoho (front, as the Bard) with Jabari Johnson, Scott Clay, David Harewood and John Quigley (as Beowulf) in Actors’ Theatre’s production of “Beowulf (and the Bard).”
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What if we weren’t really given the whole story about Beowulf in that classic piece of English literature? What if there’s more, not only to the characters, but behind the way the story was told? Actors’ Theatre of Columbus opens its 2019 season with the world premiere of “Beowulf (and the Bard),” a comedy that wonders these and other things. But, said Vidas Barzdukas, a Columbus-based writer who co-authored the play with Atlantabased writer Christopher Bartlett, don’t think of the play as irreverent in its comedic approach. That implies that he doesn’t revere the source material, which, he said, couldn’t be further from the truth. “It’s kind of, ‘You think you know the story, but here’s what really happened,’” Barzdukas said in an interview at a Downtown coffee shop. “I read ‘Beowulf.’ I like ‘Beowulf.’ I like to think of it as the version that we need now.” Barzdukas and Bartlett tackle the tale in ways that just weren’t available 1,000 years ago. One obvious way is via the inclusion of female characters. Another, perhaps less obvious but no less central to the update, is the nontraditional approach to heroism. The script doesn’t so much dismiss the notion in its classic sense, but expands on it, Actors’ Theatre Artistic Director Philip Hickman said. “The idea is not that heroism doesn’t
exist anymore, or somehow undercutting what it means to be a hero, but [the play] allows heroism to be contextual and look different for different people,” Hickman said, referencing a female character named Gunborg, who is presented with an opportunity to be heroic. “What it means to be a hero is not just the actions they take but the choices they make in their lives. That allows anyone in the audience to view that and say, ‘I can do that. I don’t need to go find a monster to slay.’” “I’ve got daughters. Christopher has daughters. Of course it made sense to provide these viewpoints,” Barzdukas said. “Of course, this is a comedy, and it turns out [Gunborg] is a dipshit, too.” Barzdukas said he and Bartlett started with the idea that perhaps the Beowulf tale didn’t happen exactly as presented, but rather that the Bard who tells it was experiencing a bout of writer’s block, and was just using Beowulf until something better came along. Along the way, the writers find opportunities aplenty to place the characters in absurd situations, often of their own making. “It’s such a big story with grand, epic ideas that are just right to turn on its head and throw stones at,” Barzdukas said.
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thursDAY, April 11 - sAturDAY, April 20, 2019 Shanelle Marie and Jason Kientz in Available Light Theatre’s production of “This.”
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‘This’
By Jim Fischer
That conflict is an integral part of dramatic storytelling is a given, but how that conflict is rendered is often what makes stories unique. In Melissa James Gibson’s “This,” much of the conflict is the result of the characters’ deliberate attempts to avoid it. As the characters’ lives change, they fall back into established patterns and behaviors. “The play is driven by the characters and the relationships between the characters, as they cling to their way of being, even though that way has to change,” said Acacia Duncan, who directs “This” for Available Light Theatre (which closes this weekend).
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15 • First Church Choir and Orchestra J.S. Bach “St. John Passion” at First Congregational Church • The Poetry Forum at Bossy Grrls
16 • Stewart O’Nan in conversation with Nancy Gilson at Gramercy Books • Writing Wrongs Poetry Slam at Mikey’s Late Night Slice
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• Up Front Stand Up: Queer Comedy at Up Front at Shadowbox Live
• Flux Flow Friends vol. 2 at Columbus Dance Theatre
• Sassy Do Presents Spring Into Action at Wild Goose Creative
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• Writers’ Block Poetry Night at Kafe Kerouac
• Marala Scott at Gramercy Books
• Hashtag Comedy Improv Show at Up Front at Shadowbox Live
• Dr. Patricia Moore at CCAD • Poetry vs. Comedy at the Pelican Room
• Andrea Bowers artist talk at Pizzuti Collection • The Early Interval at Trinity Lutheran Seminary
19 • Roots featuring Tifani Kendrick at Upper Cup Gahanna • “Tar” at Cultural Arts Center
SATURDAY 13 • Artist talk with Jared Thorne and Anna Lee at Contemporary Art Matters • Quartetto Gelato at the Southern Theatre
20 • K Thx Bi at Bossy Grrls • The Mike Ingles Story Project at Second Sight Sign House
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• “The Play That Goes Wrong” at the Palace Theatre
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Host Erik Tait provided the truth. Two comedians and two improvisers (Nickey Winkelman, Kevin Hendrix, Dave Burkey and Sara Bucher Greer) are handling the lies. It’s up to their fellow competitors to discern the difference. That’s the basic premise of Preposterous History, which Tait said is based on a British panel show. The topics are historical events “that are both meaningful and something I think would be fun to lie about,” Tait said. Hist-erical.
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That’s the crux of “This,” as recently widowed Jane and her longtime friends, Marrell and Tom, attempt to not deal with their loss. Smart and educated, the trio uses language – Gibson’s script is wonderfully rendered – to cope, even when “language falls short,” Duncan said. “There are things we can’t seem to find language for.” “This” is not without its moments of levity, the humor and sadness presented side-by-side. “It feels like life,” Duncan said. A significant plot turn forces some new perspectives, but “This” is definitely driven by its characters, and by the freedom Gibson provides for its actors to inhabit them.
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If you’re a regular reader of my reviews (Hi, Mom!), you know I have a certain level of burnout that borders on disdain for superhero movies. And yet here I am about to wholeheartedly recommend a superhero movie. And it’s not the one that comes out in two weeks and that everyone already has their ticket for. (You’ll have to wait for my “Avengers: Endgame” review because the studio powers that be don’t deem the largest city in Ohio worthy of a critic prescreening, and I’m not driving two hours for a three-hour movie.) And it’s not the most recent superhero blockbuster, although my dear former co-worker, Katie Brown, rightly took me to task for being far too harsh on “Captain Marvel” for some of the same reasons I’m about to recommend this movie. But the main reason I’m here to tell you to see “Shazam!”? It breaks the formula enough that I felt like I was seeing something I haven’t seen before, while also being warmly familiar. Yes, in between two tent-pole Marvel movies, D.C. releases the best film in its stable since Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” series. “Shazam!” is a delightfully paced (if, quibbles, a little overlong) story centered on a 14-year-old foster kid named Billy Batson (Asher Angel). Billy’s a streetwise kid who’s run from foster home to foster home until, through a series of coincidences and not-coincidences, he finds himself trans-
formed into an actual superhero (played by Zachary Levi). Superhero Billy/Shazam navigates his newfound powers with Freddy Freeman (Jack Dylan Grazer), his disabled foster brother who becomes an unlikely best friend. And they do what two young teens should do with the discovery that one of them suddenly has superpowers: They have so much fun with it. Director David F. Sandberg, working from a great script by Henry Gayden and borrowing from his horror/thriller pedigree (“Lights Out,” “Annabelle: Creation”), makes a wildly entertaining romp that ticks off the superhero requisites. But to Katie’s earlier callout of my immediate overreaction to “Captain Marvel,” he makes a movie I can see myself in. Specifically my 14-year-old self. “Shazam!” is part “Big” (or another new release in this formula, this week’s “Little”) and a bit of “Stand by Me,” with a hint of “Adventures in Babysitting” and “Goonies.” It’s the superhero genre through the lens of the great kid adventure movies of the ’80s, and that’s a super fun mix. I haven’t had this much, well, fun, in a superhero movie since Sam Raimi’s first “Spider-Man.” And while we’ll certainly see three hours of gravitas soon with “Endgame,” I’m also down for more fun, please.
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fter an impressive dinner at Alqueria Farmhouse Kitchen — one of the best restaurants to open this year — I was enjoying a nightcap in a tavern when a friend walked over, patted my back and declared, “You smell like roast lamb.” “That’s the nicest thing you’ve ever said to me,” I responded. Then I credited my bewitching scent to the ineffective ventilation system, and the nightly special, in Alqueria.
I hope this review persuades Alqueria to address its ventilation issue because the University District establishment, whose name means “farmhouse” in Spanish, is one of my favorite new restaurants. In fact, I like most everything else about the sophisticated-yet-casual place. Its inviting interior, which is nicely lit and frequently bustling, features white brick and stucco walls offset by handsome wood. Plants — some sprouting from wine crates — plus local art, a
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cookbook-stuffed bookcase and other tasteful appointments that include decorative farm implements, lend the space an air of rusticity that avoids hokey-ness. I like Alqueria’s helpful, attentive service, too. Its moderate-size wine list, which offers food-friendly $6 single pours, is fairly nice, as well. Cocktail fans will be rewarded with thoughtfully created and lively, though sometimes small, libations. Fruity notes amplify the allure of the two-toned
Brains & Brawn ($12) — Oloroso sherry, Amaro Nonino and a tempranillo floater all gently sweetened by Carpano Antica vermouth. Fruity and floral tones soften the boozy yet easy-to-sip A World’s Fair ($12), made with Michter’s rye, Amaro Pasubio, Zaya aged rum and more. Alqueria’s sensibly sized, Januaryreleased menu is a something-for-everyone collection of generally hearty dishes. Most importantly, the cooking is overall quite strong, which isn’t surprising if you know that Alqueria’s chef-owners —
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Jacob Hough and Patrick Marker — were longtime chefs at Barcelona Restaurant. With its relatively light-and-fluffy texture, vivid colors and contrasting diced pickled vegetables, the garlicky Green Hummus ($7), served with puffy toasted pita dusted with Moroccan-style ras el hanout, transcends the usual chickpea dip. The substantial and dynamic fried Brussels Sprouts ($11), with smoked Moody Blue cheese, an apricot gastrique, candied fruit and crisp nuts, similarly breathes life into a ubiquitous appetizer. The Buttermilk Fried Chicken ($20) is another currently popular dish given a welcome lift by a crunchy dark crust; tender juicy meat; vinegar-brightened, Buffalo-esque “pepper honey” sauce; and sides of tangy, grits-riffing pureed potatoes, plus multicolored roasted heirloom carrots. More Southern comfort, and roasted carrots, arrive with the Crispy Braised Pork Shank ($25): a whopping hunk of fall-off-the-bone meat with a crinkly, flash-fried exterior plopped atop excellent cheese grits and partnered with tender and righteous, vinegar-and-meataccented greens. A zippy and irresistible, ketchup-forward barbecue sauce spiked with gochujang gives the swine a trendy Korean twist. Farro ($18) is another of Alqueria’s interesting and delicious vegetarian
preparations whose bold flavors belie its simple name. Seasoned, skillfully roasted squashes and root veggies, shiitakes, translucent onions, Manchego cheese, rosemary and a flavorful broth contribute to the fun. A pool of salsa-verde-like “green sofrito broth” brings Latin flair to the flawlessly cooked Pan Roasted Walleye ($26), served with plump, pan-crisped gnocchi and pickled mushrooms. Sure, I wish my filet had been bigger and the room-temperature broth had been nearly as warm as the hot fish, but it’s still a very successful dish. And that’s the bottom line here. Because even though a couple of carrots were slightly undercooked one night, and the potato puree was maybe a tad overworked once, and I expected the moist, orange-scented Tres Leches cake ($7) to be milkier, everything I sampled at Alqueria was so good-looking and good-tasting that I’m eager to return. In fact, I’d like to go back and try that lamb special I missed out on. I just don’t want to be wearing its aroma as my cologne.
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The New York-based burger behemoth Shake Shack is adding a second Central Ohio location, this one in the Short North. On Tuesday, April 9, the Italian Village Commission discussed the burger chain’s plan to open a location in the forthcoming Graduate Hotel at 750 N. High St., where the Bollinger Tower once stood. According to documents filed with the commission, the coffee shop Poindexter Coffee will also join the hotel. Shake Shack’s first local shop is expected to open this summer at Easton Town Center in the former Tesla showroom.
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Cincinnati-based Taft’s Brewing Co. plans to open a 5,800-square-foot Taft’s Brewpourium at Kaufman Development’s Gravity project in Franklinton this fall. The brewery and taproom will include an extensive outdoor patio along Broad Street, a game room, a stage for live music and a menu featuring coal-fired, New Haven-style pizza. A November opening is planned. Speck Italian Eatery, an Italianinspired restaurant from chef Josh Dalton, recently opened in the former
Veritas Tavern space at 15 E. Winter St. in downtown Delaware. The tight menu includes small plates and house-made pastas, plus a full bar with beer, wine and craft cocktails. Del Mar SoCal Kitchen, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants’ newest addition to the Short North, is set to open on Tuesday, April 16, at 705 N. High St. in the new Lincoln Building. Serving dinner only, the restaurant features Southern California-inspired dishes ranging from gem lettuce salads and poke bowls to lobster rolls and beef tenderloin. Pickerington’s Combustion Brewery & Taproom (80 W. Church St.) celebrates its second anniversary this weekend. To celebrate, the craft brewer is throwing an anniversary party from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, featuring 30 beers on tap, live music, games and food trucks. A cook-to-order doughnut shop named Donna’s Delicious Dozen is expected to open in early May at 5322 N. Hamilton Rd., just north of Gahanna. Do you have Eat & Drink news? Send tips to info@columbusalivemail.com.
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A new beer- and bourbon-centric watering hole opened at the end of March. Located at 1380 W. Third Ave. in Grandview Heights, Barrel & Taps is owned by Carlos Domingo and Erik Niceswanger. The two met through mutual friends three years ago. Domingo is close friends with the owner of the Barrel & Taps building, Niceswanger said, so the two began discussing possibilities of opening a business in the space in 2017. “We got together, did a lot of research, talked to a lot of people,” Niceswanger said. “We asked what [the neighborhood] needed. With all of our discussion, we thought the community wanted a new gathering place. We came up with the concept of Barrel and Taps.” Niceswanger also owns HopAlong Farm in Howard, Ohio, where he produces hops for local brewers. He’s collaborated with Columbus Brewing Company and Grove City Brewing Company in the past, although now he sells all of his hops to Homestead Beer Company in Heath. Barrel & Taps offers 40 to 60 bourbons on the shelf at any given time.
Niceswanger said the bar will always have a private bourbon barrel that has been bottled just for them by a Kentucky distillery. Barrel & Taps also produces its own house-made bourbon cream using Old Grand-Dad bourbon. The bar also features cocktails, which are mostly bourbon-based but include selections of vodka- and gin-based drinks. Current cocktails of the month include a Flaming Old Fashioned, where the orange peel is torched before serving, and a Manhattan featuring bourbon infused with Stauf’s coffee. As for the beer, Barrel & Taps offers a rotating selection of 16 brews on draft. There’s no set theme to the draft list; Niceswanger said it will include local and regional selections, as well as the occasional macro lager. “We have some local beers,” he said, “but the neighborhood also wanted a Bud Light. It’s a community gathering place. It’s something for everyone. We have a lot of knowledge of the beer world, but the local community will dictate what’s on draft.” The bar is currently open Wednesdays through Sundays, with happy hour offerings weekdays from 3-7 p.m. (Niceswanger said the goal is to expand hours soon.) He’s also at work on a patio, and is planning special events like a Kentucky Derby party.
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EVENTS CALENDAR THURSDAY Children of Incarcerated Parents Community Conversation, Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services, Franklin County Children Services, Alvis and Capital Behavioral Health have partnered to host a community conversa on about children of incarcerated parents and the challenges they experience. How can we help? Franklin County wants to hear from you! Join in the community conversa on to: Share your viewpoints Hear from community members & a panel of Franklin County leaders Let’s discuss how to be er serve children & the keys for them to thrive. Free. 5-6:30 p.m. Hun ngton Empowerment Center, 788 Mt. Vernon Ave., King-Lincoln.
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You Know Nothing! Game of Thrones Trivia and Scotch Tasting, Be one of the few that will have the opportunity to sample 8 extremely limited Game of Thrones-inspired scotches. A endees par cipa ng in the Scotch Tas ng can join trivia before or a er their tas ng has concluded. Please arrive for selected tas ng me slot promptly. Scotch Tas ng will be held on the 2nd Floor. $40. 7-10 p.m. Soul at the Joseph, 620 N. High St., Short North.
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International Sports Film Festival of Ohio, Films, speakers, and events that raise important ques ons about the ways that race, religion, gender, and na on separate us inside and outside of sports. The fes val calls a en on to a variety of social issues in and through the realm of sport. The ISFFO seeks to encourage though ul conversa ons about sports and uses sport films to build empathy and inspire social change within our local community. $50. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Gateway Film Center, 1550 N. High St., South Campus.
Date Night at the Drexel, Call a babysi er and come enjoy some delicious food and entertaining improv performances by “Storytellers” improv & live musical improv from “Here”. Before the event starts, enjoy some comfort food from one of Bexley’s newest restaurants, Newfangled Kitchen, and enjoy dessert from a Bexley classic, Cherbourg Bakery! Drinks, live music, and fun is guaranteed. $10. 7-10 p.m. Drexel Theatres, 2254 E. Main St., Bexley. National Fondue Day! Date Night Fondue Dinner with FromagerieOhio, April 11th is Na onal Cheese Fondue Day! Join us to celebrate with a spring me Date Night Fondue. Choice of specially-paired red, white or sparkling wine or premium imported beer (2 glasses per person) Addi onal drinks available at the bar. Reserve your Fondue Night experience now! Must be age 21 to a end this event. $65. 7-9 p.m. 1400 Food Lab, 1400 Dublin Rd., Northwest Side. Walker Hayes, With Filmore. $20. 7 p.m. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., Campus. DJ Trivia Columbus, DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interac ve Trivia Game involving you, your team, other teams & a Live DJ host. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Red Door Tavern, 1736 W. 5th Ave., Grandview. Excesss Trivia, Join the Quiz Whiz Father every Thursday for four rounds of fast-paced, mul media, buzzer trivia. It’s free to play, with no team size requirements and awesome prizes for each round’s winning team. Free. 7-9 p.m. Elevator Brewing 13th Floor Taproom, 165 N. 4th St., Downtown. Excesss Trivia, Join Chloe Cat every Thursday for four rounds of fast-paced, mul media, buzzer trivia. It’s free to play, with no team size requirements and awesome prizes for each
round’s winning team. Free. 7-9 p.m. Flavor 91 Gourmet Burger Bistro, 5186 E. Main St., Whitehall. Jeremy Enigk - Ghosts Tour, Opening Ar st: Tomo Nakayama. Jeremy Enigk first emerged as the frontman of the highly touted Sea le band Sunny Day Real Estate, which issued its debut for Sub Pop Records, Diary, in 1994. In the midst of recording the group’s sophomore effort, Enigk underwent a radical spiritual transforma on and le the group. He later returned to complete LP2, but Sunny Day Real Estate nonetheless dissolved, leaving bassist Nate Mendel and drummer William Goldsmith to join Dave Grohl in the Foo Fighters. Ini ally, Enigk re red from the music industry, but he soon picked up his guitar and began wri ng new songs for a solo career. The songwriter’s solo debut, The Return of the Frog Queen, bypassed the primal furor of Sunny Day Real Estate’s emocore for a lush, orchestral pop sound. A er its release in 1996, Sunny Day Real Estate reunited (minus Mendel) and set to work on new material, resul ng in the release of How It Feel to Be Something On in 1998. The Rising Tide followed in 2000 and the band officially split in 2001. Just a few months later, however, Enigk came back together with Goldsmith and Mendel to form the Fire The , which issued a self- tled album in 2003. Finally, ten years a er the release of The Return of the Frog Queen, Enigk issued his second solo record with World Waits, this me taking a much more mainstream rock approach to his songs. In August 2007, less than 12 months since his last full-length came out, Enigk issued a short album (with four new tracks and five live in-studio performances of songs off World Waits) en tled Missing Link, followed two years later by OK Bear. $12/$14. 7:30 p.m. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave., Arena District.
ThursDAY, APr. 11 – WeDnesDAY, APr. 17, 2019 “The Play That Goes Wrong,” What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegi mate Broadway baby? You’d get THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “A GUT-BUSTING HIT” (The New York Times) and “THE FUNNIEST PLAY BROADWAY HAS EVER SEEN” (HuffPost), this classic murder mystery is chockfull of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “A RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF COMEDY” (Daily Beast). Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where things are quickly going from bad to u erly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “TONS OF FUN FOR ALL AGES” (HuffPost) and “COMIC GOLD” (Variety) – sure to bring down the house! Tickets start at $34. 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St., Downtown. DJ Trivia Columbus, DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interac ve Trivia Game involving you, your team, other teams & a Live DJ host. Free. 8-9:30 p.m. Donericks, 1137 Worthington Woods Blvd., Worthington. Excesss Trivia, Join the Mad Mentalist every Thursday for four rounds of fast-paced buzzer trivia! It’s free to play, with no team size requirements and awesome prizes for each round’s winning team. Free. 8-10 p.m. Hounddog’s Pizza, 2657 N. High St., Old North. RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 Viewing Party, Come cheer on Nina West at our hosted viewing party of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 with Virginia West. 18+. $5-$10. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Axis Nightclub, 775 N. High St., Short North. UADA, Starwood presents UADA with Wormwitch and Well of Night. 18+. $12. 8 p.m. Ace of Cups, 2619 N. High St., Old North.
Tropidelic/RDGLDGRN/ PronToh, The six-piece band from Cleveland, Ohio may be far from any tropical islands but that doesn’t stop them from dishing out an interes ng mix of reggae, hip – hop and high energy funk for audiences across the country. Tropidelic has a deep and widespread apprecia on for music that can be heard in each note. Some of the members are hip-hop heads, while others are into metal, funk or reggae. But each of these genres lends something to their collec ve sound. $15/$18. 8 p.m. A&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave., Arena District. Mercer: Neo Disco Tour, 18+. $15-$25. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Trism, 1636 N. High St., South Campus Excesss Karaoke, Join Moss Rabbit every Thursday for the best karaoke party around! With stellar sound and huge, regularly-updated songbooks, Excesss Karaoke is where to let loose with song and dance. Free. 9 p.m. Park Street Can na, 491 Park St., Arena District.
FRIDAY KOLARS, With Bre Newski. $10$12. 7 p.m. Big Room Bar, 1036 S. Front St., Brewery District. Tyler Farr, Opening Ar st: Josh Phillips. $30. 7 p.m. The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St., Downtown. Axis Presents Ariel Versace from RPDR Season 11, Join Honey Davenport from RPDR Season 11 and Virginia West for a hosted viewing party of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 at Axis Nightclub. All ckets include entry to the viewing party and access to Axis Nightclub for the remainder of the night, including Ariel’s performance. 18+. $10-$18.75. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Axis Nightclub, 775 N. High St., Short North. Tesla, With Tom Fuller. $39/$42.
7 p.m. Express Live, 405 Neil Ave., Arena District. Opera Columbus: Opera Swings Jazz, A taste of old Hollywood with powerful vocals, worldclass ballroom dancing from the Columbus Northwest Fred Astaire Dance Studio, and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra with Byron Stripling at the helm. Tickets start at $25. 7:30 p.m. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., Downtown. “The Play That Goes Wrong,” What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegi mate Broadway baby? You’d get THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “A GUT-BUSTING HIT” (The New York Times) and “THE FUNNIEST PLAY BROADWAY HAS EVER SEEN” (HuffPost), this classic murder mystery is chockfull of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “A RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF COMEDY” (Daily Beast). Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where things are quickly going from bad to u erly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “TONS OF FUN FOR ALL AGES” (HuffPost) and “COMIC GOLD” (Variety) – sure to bring down the house! Tickets start at $34. 8 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St., Downtown. Durand Jones & The Indications, Durand Jones & the Indica ons aren’t looking backwards. Helmed by foil vocalists in Durand Jones and drummer Aaron Frazer, the Indica ons conjure the dynamism of Jackie Wilson, Cur s Mayfield, AND the Impressions. This young band of twenty-somethings are students of soul, including guitarist Blake Rhein, who moonlights doing research for The Numero Group. Even with that background, and an aesthe c steeped in the golden, strings-infused dreaminess of early ‘70s soul,
the Indica ons are planted firmly in the present, with the urgency of this moment in me. Divino Nino opens. $15/$17. 8 p.m. A&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave., Arena District. BalletMet Presents Cinderella, The grand return of Edwaard Liang’s ballet full of hope, hardship and happily ever a er, set to Prokofiev’s classic score. Tickets start at $29. 8 p.m. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Downtown. Excesss Karaoke, Join Dirk Dursty every Friday for the best karaoke party around! With stellar sound, massive songbooks, and new songs regularly added, this is where to let your inner star shine. Free. 9 p.m. Ledo’s Tavern, 2608 N. High St., Old North. Salsa Fever Fridays, Columbus’ most loved weekly Friday salsa dancing event is back! Join us at its new home in Grandview at Bar145. The night begins with a salsa dancing lesson, teaching basic-intermediate salsa, merengue and bachata steps and rou nes to dancers of all skill levels. No dance shoes are required, though if you do have them, they’ll certainly be put to good use. Open dancing follows the dance lesson and infuses Bar 145 with sultry La n flavor. 9-11:45 p.m. Bar 145, 955 W. Fi h Ave.
SATURDAY Rise Sister Rise Annual Girls’ Conference, Join girls of all races and cultures, age 11-18, to learn how we can use our voices to change the world for all girls. Free. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Ohio
Sound Bath Himalayan Singing Bowls, Dr. Sandra Solano, M.D. and Dr. Allan Bazzoli, M.D. will invite the sounds of the Himalayan Singing Bowls to immerse you in a unique experience of vibra on and sound. Enjoy the sounds of two full therapeu c sets while they play in harmony and individually bringing you to a quick state of deep relaxa on. During the session, Dr. Solano will place one individual bowl on each person for a few minutes to intensify the vibra onal experience and Dr. Bazzoli will chant at mes using a blend of Na ve American sounds and the OM chant (the universal chant) crea ng a unique and mys cal experience. The purpose of this session is not to treat a specific illness or medical problem but rather to improve energy flow throughout the body/mind/ spirit pathways. Individuals will experience a deep relaxa on
response which can improve physical/emo onal/spiritual health issues. Par cipants will also have the op on of one acupuncture needle placed in the forehead area by Dr. Bazzoli (Holis cAcupunctureMD.com) to help integrate the relaxa on experience. $60. 10:30 a.m.noon. Ins ll Wellness, 5031 Forest Drive Suite A, New Albany. “The Play That Goes Wrong,” What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegi mate Broadway baby? You’d get THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “A GUT-BUSTING HIT” (The New York Times) and “THE FUNNIEST PLAY BROADWAY HAS EVER SEEN” (HuffPost), this classic murder mystery is chockfull of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “A RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF COMEDY” (Daily Beast). Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where things are quickly going from bad to u erly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a
corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “TONS OF FUN FOR ALL AGES” (HuffPost) and “COMIC GOLD” (Variety) – sure to bring down the house! Tickets start at $34. 2 and 8 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St., Downtown. BalletMet Presents Cinderella, The grand return of Edwaard Liang’s ballet full of hope, hardship and happily ever a er, set to Prokofiev’s classic score. Tickets start at $29. 2 and 8 p.m. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Downtown. Frances Cone, $10-$12. 7 p.m. Big Room Bart, 1036 S. Front St., Brewery District. Cap Pride Concert Band Presents Reflections: 15 Years, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., King-Lincoln. Copeland, With From Indian Lakes and Many Rooms. $20/$25. 8 p.m. Skully’s MusicDiner, 1151 N. High St., Short North.
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Tengyue Zhang, Guitar Foundation of America Champion Columbus Guitar, Young Chinese virtuoso Tengyue (TY) Zhang has already taken prizes at numerous interna onal compe ons, including the Guitar Founda on of America (GFA) in 2017. TY was born in Hebei, began studying guitar with his father, and con nued at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. He went on to complete advanced degrees at New York’s celebrated Juilliard School under Sharon Isbin and to tour North America, Europe, and Asia. …And TY brings the always-exci ng GFA tour to us this spring. $20. 8 p.m. Capital University Hun ngton Hall, 2199 E. Main St., Bexley.
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Local Authors at The Loft – April 2019, Do you dream of becoming a recording and performing musician -- BUT hard as you try, roadblocks seem to freeze your path? In Mind Over Music, you’ll learn how to easily break through those blocks to eliminate the mental barriers preven ng you from achieving studio & stage success. The Mind Over Music method is a simple, methodical system based on the methods of bestselling author Dr. Joe Vitale and famous vocal coach Jaime Vendera designed to help the musician within you finish that song and make it to the stage by elimina ng procras na on, reigni ng your musical fire, and developing that delicious “in the zone” flow-state-like focus to turbo-charge your drive to musical success. Free. 1-5 p.m. The Book Lo of German Village, 631 S. 3rd St., German Village. “The Play That Goes Wrong,” What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegi mate Broadway baby? You’d get THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “A GUT-BUSTING HIT” (The New York Times) and “THE FUNNIEST PLAY BROADWAY HAS EVER SEEN” (HuffPost), this classic murder mystery is chockfull of mishaps and madcap
mania delivering “A RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF COMEDY” (Daily Beast). Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where things are quickly going from bad to u erly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “TONS OF FUN FOR ALL AGES” (HuffPost) and “COMIC GOLD” (Variety) – sure to bring down the house! Tickets start at $34. 1 and 6:30 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St., Downtown.
BalletMet Presents Cinderella, The grand return of Edwaard Liang’s ballet full of hope, hardship and happily ever a er, set to Prokofiev’s classic score. Tickets start at $29. 2 p.m. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Downtown. Ring of Honor Wrestling, Streaming live worldwide for HonorClub. $30-$75. 5-11:30 p.m. Express Live, 405 Neil Ave., Arena District. Not Your Grandma’s Game Show, This is an untelevised Rated R game show where audience members are encouraged to dress the part, think: “Let’s Make a Deal“ or “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Audience members become contestants in this adult themed Interac ve comedic experience. 21 or older. $20-$33. 9 p.m. Bossy Grrls, 2598 N. High St., Old North.
Where to Invade Next - Film by Michael Moore, Michael Moore visits other countries to learn about innova ve reforms related to work, health care, educa on, food, prisons. He discovers that the reforms were started in America but were rejected, only to be adopted abroad. “One of Moore’s best films. A surprisingly endearing set of sugges ons for a be er tomorrow.” Eric Kohn, Indiewire The filmmaker visits various countries to examine how Europeans view work, educa on, health care, sex, equality, and other issues. From cafeteria food to sex ed, Moore looks at the benefits of schooling in France, Finland and Slovenia. In Italy, he marvels at how workers enjoy reasonable hours and generous vaca on me. In Portugal, Moore notes the effects of the decriminaliza on of drugs. Can we have these policies in the USA? That’s the ques on we will explore together, and discuss how we are making changes to improve our communi es. We’ll have a panel and Q&A to look at local reform efforts in health care and our food systems. Suggested Dona on: $10 or pay what you wish. 2 p.m. Studio 35 Cinema & Dra house, 3055 Indianola Ave., Clintonville.
Dessert Tasting | Experience Black Velvet Desserts, Join Pastry Chef Missy Burns for a casual tas ng of delectable sweets inspired by her love for flavor and elegance. This event is intended to showcase Black Velvet Desserts’ delicacies for your next big event and to build rela onships with the community. Chef Missy will have a new dessert selec on for each of these events featuring some of her favorite or most popular seasonal flavors. You’ll learn all about Black Velvet Desserts and how it is involved in the fight against human trafficking. You will also get a consulta on during the tas ng to ask any ques ons you may have. $20$35. 6-7:30 p.m. 1400 Food Lab, 1400 Dublin Rd., Northwest Side.
Opera Columbus: Opera Swings Jazz, A taste of old Hollywood with powerful vocals, worldclass ballroom dancing from the Columbus Northwest Fred Astaire Dance Studio, and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra with Byron Stripling at the helm. Tickets start at $25. 2 p.m. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., Downtown.
Excesss Trivia Multiple Choice, Join the Quiz Whiz Father every Monday for four rounds of fast-paced, mul media, mul ple choice buzzer trivia. It’s free to play, with no team size requirements and awesome prizes for each round’s winning team. Free. 6-8 p.m. India Oak Bar and Grill, 590-A Oakland Park Ave., Clintonville.
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DJ Trivia Columbus, DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interac ve Trivia Game involving you, your team, other teams & a Live DJ host. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. The Crazee Mule Pub & Grill, 6188 Cleveland Ave., Northland. Monday Night Trivia, Join us for a fun night of trivia with your host Cristy. Six rounds, bonus ques ons, anagrams, pictures, music, and more. 7-9 p.m. Three Sheets, 560 S. High St., Short North. DJ Trivia Columbus, DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interac ve Trivia Game involving you, your team, other teams & a Live DJ host. Free. 8-9:30 p.m. Donericks, 2222 W. Henderson Rd., Upper Arlington. Open Jam hosted by Matt Jones, Every Monday night, bring your gear and your friends and come out to the Open Jam! Drummers need only bring s cks, drum kit is provided for your use. Acous c or electric, solo acts or duets. 9 p.m. Eldorado’s Food & Spirits, 4968 N, High St., Clintonville.
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Excesss Trivia, Join Fat Mike every Tuesday for four rounds of fast-paced buzzer trivia. It’s free to play, with no team size requirements and awesome prizes for each round’s winning team. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Pub Mahone, 31 E. Gay St., Downtown. SoMo: The Phases Tour, Selling out shows across the country and achieving mul pla num success by paving a path of his own, SoMo has quietly emerged as R&B’s most successful underground superstar. Now, it’s me for the world to properly meet the Dallas, TX singer and songwriter born Joseph Somers-Morales on his second full-length album, The Answers. 18+. $20/$25. 7 p.m. Skully’s Music-Diner, 1151 N. High St., Short North. Excesss Trivia, Join Que Ball every Tuesday for four rounds of fast-paced, mul media, buzzer trivia. It’s free to play, with no team size requirements and awesome prizes for each round’s winning team. Free. 7-9 p.m. North City Tavern, 46 Dillmont Dr., Far North Side. DJ Trivia Columbus, DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interac ve Trivia Game involving you, your team, other teams & a Live DJ host. Free. 7:30-9 p.m. Hard Road Cafe, 1880 Hard Rd., Worthington. Excesss Karaoke, Join Moss Rabbit every Tuesday for the best karaoke party around! With stellar sound, massive songbooks, and new songs regularly added, this is where
to let your inner star shine. Free. 9 p.m. Slammers, 202 E. Long St., Downtown. Excesss Trivia, Join the Quiz Whiz Father every Tuesday for four rounds of fast-paced, mul media, buzzer trivia. It’s free to play, with no team size requirements and awesome prizes for each round’s winning team. Free. 10 p.m.-midnight. Ethyl & Tank, 19 E. 13th Ave., Campus.
WEDNESDAY Earth Day Electronics Recycling Drive, Many tech devices contain elements that harm our environment, like lead and mercury. Celebrate Earth Day and help us keep this hazardous e-waste out of the landfill by recycling old electronics instead of tossing them in the trash! Bring your old, unwanted, and even non-working electronics. Fees apply for some items. Details at IBSwebsite.com/ewaste. We’re also offering paper shredding! Limit 5 boxes per person. Buy lunch from Taquito’s Truck from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most electronics are free to recycle, whether they’re working or not! Bring laptops, flat-screen monitors, hard drives, servers, office phones, cell phones, network equipment, gaming systems, stereos, radios, VCRs, DVD
players, cables, cords, wires, keyboards, ink and toner cartridges, and more. Other items have a fee, or are not accepted. Call 614-240-5999 or info@IBSwebsite.com. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Integrated Building Systems, 950 Michigan Ave., Harrison West. DJ Trivia Columbus, DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interac ve Trivia Game involving you, your team, other teams & a Live DJ host. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Palle by More , 1021 W. 5th Ave., Grandview. Disney On Ice presents Frozen, Be a part of Annas adventure to find her sister, Queen Elsa, whose icy powers trapped the kingdom in an eternal winter. Join Olaf, Kristoff and Sven as they encounter wintry condi ons and mys cal trolls in a race to bring back summer. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, your whole family will sing along to unforge able music and be delighted with special appearances by the Disney Princesses, Woody, Buzz, Dory and more. Tickets start at $15. 7 p.m. Scho enstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus. DJ Trivia Columbus, DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interac ve Trivia Game involving you, your team, other teams & a Live DJ host. Free. 7-9 p.m. Larry B’s Sports Lounge, 5926 Westerville Rd., Westerville.
The Obsessed, $18. 8 p.m. Ace of Cups, 2619 N. High St., Old North. Excesss Karaoke, Join Frankie Brown every Wednesday for the best karaoke party around! With stellar sound and huge, regularly-updated songbooks, Excesss Karaoke is where to let loose with song and dance. Free. 9 p.m. The Walrus, 143 E. Main St., Downtown. Excesss Trivia, Join the Mad Mentalist every Wednesday for four rounds of fast-paced,
mul media, buzzer trivia. It’s free to play, with no team size requirements and awesome prizes for each round’s winning team. Free. 9 p.m. Oddfellows Liquor Bar, 1038 N. High St., Short North. Excesss Karaoke, Join Rob the Rum Guy every Wednesday for the best karaoke party around. With stellar sound and huge, regularly-updated songbooks, Excesss Karaoke is where to let loose with song and dance. Free. 9 p.m. Big Room Bar, 1036 S. Front St., Brewery District.
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Applications Developer, Mast Technology Services, Inc., Reynoldsburg, OH. Reviews technical designs; provides input to technical lead and produces sound code according to defined standards. Conduct sound quality unit testing practices. Follow the established processes, policies, standards and procedures to assure compliance with corporate and regulatory policies and standards. Research and analyze existing systems and technologies. Participate in requirements gathering sessions and/or interpret stories to understand context of what is being developed. Participate in the development of existing application enhancements or new applications. Develop unit and integration test cases for code coverage and test execution during development. Builds strong customer relationships and maintains a strong customer focus. Review and understanding of technical specification/user story with acceptance criteria. Participates in estimation of their work. Development of code to meet specification. Creation of automated unit test cases for code coverage and execution. Defect resolution during all cycles of testing. Executes for results, focus on delivery with quality and performance in mind. Communicates status, issues to technical lead/manager on a weekly basis. Focus on quality during project to minimize operational issues post project. Analysis and debugging skills to quickly identify root cause for resolution (small complexity). Participate in rotational 7x365 on call support. Review, document, categorize and close interactions. Escalate interactions, as needed. Maintain technical and support documentation. Min. req incl: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 5 yrs exp including 4 years’ experience with java; 4 years’ experience with selenium; 2 years’ experience years with mobile and tablet testing; 2 years’ experience with functional, joint integration test and regression test script preparation.
Manager-Treasury Cash, L Brands Service Company, Columbus, OH. Support the company’s centralized treasury cash management and banking activities. Work closely with cross-functional internal departments as well as with external representatives from the banking and treasury services space. Manage the company’s global cash, short-term debt and investment portfolios, overseeing daily cash processing execution and controls, and administering bank account management and compliance activities. Manage the company’s global banking needs, including treasury services, bank accounts, etc. monitor short-to-medium term cash positions globally, ensuring efficient and timely execution of funding and investment needs. Lead strategy, execution and reporting for investment of the company’s excess cash. Manage treasury service provider relationships and contracts to ensure that an efficient, costeffective banking and cash management system is in place. Perform recurring processes including transaction. processing, reporting, etc. Coordinate resolution of transaction and banking issues. Ensure adherence with controls and policies, manage compliance requirements, and coordinate fraud prevention initiatives. Maintain, enhance, and maximize the utility of the company’s treasury workstation. Partner with other departments, including accounts payable, payroll, enterprise accounting operations, financial reporting, tax, legal, and IT, to support cash and banking related initiatives. Support other treasury team members and perform other related duties as assigned by management. Min. req. include: Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics and 2 years experience including one year experience with SAP; One year experience with Excel; One year experience with Access: One year experience with SQL; One year experience with Tableau. To be considered for this position, apply online at http://careers.lb.com/ go to "Job Search" link and type OOCSU in the "Keyword Search" field. Equal opportunity employer.
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Baseball cards, Old toys, Comic books, Trains, Coins, Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Watches, Antiques, and Large collections. Call Scott (513) 295-5634 Two Vintage Ladies looking to buy vintage costume jewelry, old watches, fountain pens and small antiques. Call 614-826-3128
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PRESS / BOX MACHINE Operator desired by south Columbus company. First Shift, Benefits, Weekly Pay, and other incentives available. Come and join our team! www.starpackaginginc.com Please call Adam at 614-876-2950 for phone interview. Positions starting up to $18.00/hour.
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Computers-Info ADS Alliance Data Systems, Inc. has these positions in Columbus, OH: *Specialist, SDS Architecture [JOB ID# AD-OH18-SDSA]- Develop & maintain SW architecture for mobile applications; & create SW application designs & specifications; work on mobile Androids, IOS, Java/J2EE, Agile Scrum, API gateway & Microservices; **Sr Application Developer [JOB ID# AD-OH18-JCL]- Research, troubleshoot, design, develop & implement code in support of web services(SOAP or REST); & SW using CICS, COBOL, DB2, & JCL. Mail resume to Holly Solomon, Sr. Recruiter, Alliance Data, 3085 Loyalty Circle, Columbus, OH 43219 & reference Job ID#
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To be considered for this position, apply online at http://careers.lb.com/ go to "Job Search" link and type ITOOD24 in the "Keyword Search" field. Equal opportunity employer. IT Project Scientist, Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH. Design and lead scientific aspects of a project, including requirement gathering, conducting literature review, evaluating scientific merit, designing studies, carrying out studies, evaluating outcome, publishing findings, and helping draft proposals for additional funding to extend research scope. Research and work to focus on the use of digital health solutions including mobile health, multimedia technologies and digital intervention methods. Min. requirements include: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Bioinformatics plus 1 year of experience or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Bioinformatics plus 3 years of experience. Publication track record required. 1 year of experience with grant writing, designing surveys, data collection, data extraction, developing technology acceptance model through explanatory sequential mixed method, and evaluating the results. Apply to Job ID 16622 at https://externalnationwidechildrens.icims.com/jobs/16622/itprojectscientist/job?mode=view.
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Project Manager. Gather, analyze, design & develop project proposals. Responsible for project initiation, scoping, time & cost budgeting, research & evaluation of user requests, database modeling, software testing & implementation. Responsible for providing technical & project leadership to allocate project resources, resource planning, analysis, & supervision. Responsible for resource & task allocation, project plan execution & monitoring. Review design documents, test plans, & test strategies. Involve in risk monitoring, control & mitigation planning. Handle project escalations. Responsible for production support & ensure optimal software performance. Travel & relocation possible to unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. Work loc: Columbus, OH. Mail res, salary reqmt, position applied for to: Telligen Tech Inc., 2740 Airport Dr., Suite 190, Columbus, OH 43219.
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MA Total Dispersal Auction SNAP ON tools-equip.-lifts We will sell the entire contents of the garage & home at public auction of Craig Vance, long time master auto mechanic, as he is retiring to FL. He purchased most of his tools & equip. from SNAP ON. This shop is wellmaintained & organized-a must see! 6643 Harrisburg Pike, Orient, OH Sat. Apr. 13 10 am SNAP ON equip. incl.: new tire changer & balancer, 7 hp vert. air comp. 2 car lifts, fl. jack, 118" tool chest, diagnostic equip., jump starter, brake & valve stations, pneumatic tools, hand tools, wrenches & sockets of every type ( must see); vac. pump; pressure gauges; impact wrenches; MAC & Blue Point tools; other tool chests; shelving; parts cleaners, bench grinders; welders-1 port. gas; acety. torch set; hardware; advertising; Nascar pcs. & jackets; home appliances; ’86 Fiero-sells at 12:30 pm. Note: Plan to attend & buy the best! Your opportunity to get the tools you need. Pick up avail. after auction. 2 auction rings!
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Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Children’s Psychiatrists, LLC, Columbus, OH. Perform comprehensive diagnostic examinations of children and adolescents using a biological, psychological, and social approach. Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments of medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder. Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress. Design individualized care plans, counsel outpatients, and examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients. Min. requirements include: MD or DO in Medicine and 3 years of residency training in medicine, neurology, and general psychiatry with adults required. 2 years of additional training in an accredited fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry required. Board certification in General Psychiatry and license to practice medicine in the State of Ohio also required. Send resume to Megan Rhodes at Megan.Rhodes@nationwidechildrens.org.
Anomatic Corp., New Albany, OH seeks Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to direct budgeting, forecasting, management reporting & financial analysis processes & collaborate with Operations & Finance leaders. Develop & implement mgmt reporting tools & provide financial/operating info, inclg financial models & coordinate preparation of financial forecasts. Analyze business intelligence requests & build performance metrics & reports for ops team & implement processes to track bus performance /efficiency. Reqs MBA & 2 yrs financial mgmt, planning, & analysis exp in manufacturing sector. Exp must inclg following responsibilities: 1) accounting (consolidating financial statements, inclg foreign currencies & GAAP stds; managing investment/capital projects in a manufacturing environment; 2) Enterprise Resource Planning (implementing business intelligence software such as Power BI, Business Objects, Tableau, or Sisense; evaluation of ERP & Customer Relationship Management systems & integrating ERP systems following M&A; & 3) M&A (performing due diligence & company valuation related to M&A activity; reviewing credit agreements & covenant documents related to M&A activity). Candidates may apply online at http://www.anomatic.com/company/careers
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Cost Accountant wanted by Footwear and Apparel Retail Company in Columbus, OH. Must have Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent. Apply to: KC USA, Inc., 195 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215.
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Part-Time Firefighter Orange Township Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Firefighter. Candidates must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and a current Ohio Firefighter Level II certification. It is preferred candidates possess a current Paramedic certification; however, consideration will be given to a current EMT certification. The applicant must be able to provide documentation showing successful completion of a Certified Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or Firefighter Mile Test before being eligible for hiring. It is recommended that you schedule with a testing site as early as possible to complete your CPAT or Firefighter Mile. All interested candidates may pickup an application from Orange Township Fire Department, Station 361, 7700 Gooding Blvd, Delaware, OH 43015 between the hours of 0800 – 1530 hrs. Download the application from http://www.orangetwp.org/Jobs.aspx. Completed applications can be mailed to or dropped off at the Orange Township Fire Department, Station 361 EOE Workplace Chaplain sought by Gosh Enterprises, Inc. for Columbus, OH to be responsible for the emotional/spiritual well-being of its employees through building relationships, personal visits, counseling, & dvlpg edu wellness prgms. Must have a Master’s Deg or equiv in Divinity, Theology or related field. F/T position. Resumes mailed to: Tad Ross, 2500 Farmers Dr., Ste 140, Columbus, OH 43235. No calls.
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OACBHA a statewide trade Association in downtown Columbus has an opening for an experienced Office Manager. The Position requires knowledge of office administration, bookkeeping, and meeting coordination. The candidate must be proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office products. A general knowledge of working with government agencies is a plus. Candidate must be highly versatile in working in a fast-paced office environment. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required, and at least 3 years of administrative and fiscal experience. Competitive salary plus excellent employee benefits package. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Fonda Freeman at ffreeman@oacbha.org. Must be received by April 19, 2019. EOE
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Recreation 2008 FLEETWOOD TERRA 34N fully equip. Class A M/H, 29,000 miles, good Michelin tires, 2 slides, lots of stor. in/out, in great condiiton, ready to camp! $43,500. 740-815-3838.
MALTESE PUP 8 weeks old male, full blooded, non-registered, parents on premises, shots & dewormed. $1300 firm. Call 614-649-7440. Vizsla Puppies, gentle affectionate breed, loves people, great family pet, Vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed, ready 4/26, $700 cash, Call/text 513-405-9985
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1976 BMW MODEL "2002" Red, originally from CA. Owned since 1987, automatic, rebuilt engine, sunrf., extra parts available. Serious inquires. Call 614-847-5709.
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2012 Chevy Traverse LT AWD
2010 SUBARU FORESTER AWD WAGON BLACK WITH MATCHING CLOTHE INT., FULL PWR., LOOKS/RUNS EXCELLENT, NEW TIRES & COMPLETE SVC. ,159K MILES, $5995. Call 740-507-4213.
1973 Corvette Stingray 350 L82, automatic, blk int, nice cam, Hooker blk side pipes, body in good cond, $10,000 Call Mark 614-402-1997 2007 Dodge Nitro SXT Power windows and locks, 4WD, Excellent condition, 102K miles SOLD SOLD SOLD 1988 Ford 250 4x4 Pickup 91,400 miles, Good Farm truck, $2,500 Call 740-701-6135
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1998 BMW Z3 ROADSTER CONVERT. WITH RACING GREEN HARD TOP, TAN LTHR. INT., 68,600 MILES, EXCELLENT CONDITION. PRICE REDUCED FOR SPRING SALE $8300. SOLD SOLD SOLD 2015 BUICK ENCORE - LUXURY EDITION AWD, Leather, Navigation, Heated seats, Power moonroof, All options avail. 45K mi., Exc. cond., $15,375. Call 614-846-7826 09 CHEVY AVEO- 102K miles, 1 owner, garaged, well maint., $3700. Call 614-214-9226
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Garden Tilling CUSTOM ROTOTILLING-Existing gardens starting at $40. Chris to schedule appt. today 614-515-9935.
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A & A HANDYMEN - Decks, porches, Sm. jobs. Int./ext. wood trim. We do good work. Est. 1969 614-446-6551
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Lawn Mowing, Trimming $35 Yard Mulching, Exterior Painting, Gutter Cleaning, Stucco, Stone, Brick 614-634-4340 SPRING CLEAN UP, MOWING, TRIMMING, MULCHING & FERTILIZING. CALL 614-279-0043.
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Leather seat, pwr lcks/drs, ac. Excellent condition 84K miles. Gahanna SOLD SOLD SOLD
Powerwashing MRS. POWERWASH Any house wash $149 + tax Single deck $69~Two tier deck $99 Over 45,000 washes completed 614 771-3892 Res. & Com. SPRING CLEANING - Home powerwashing from $99up. Spec. in pet odor treatment carpet cleaning. Super clean method $75 for 5 rooms. 614-805-1084.
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2WD, Regular Cab, Automatic, Alloy Wheels, 80K miles, Excellent Condition, $6000 Call 614-619-3459
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4 W/D, BLACK WITH GREY CLOTHE INTERIOR, AUTOMATIC, SUNRF., FULL PWR., EXC. COND., 159,000 MI., $6,995. CALL 740-507-4213 06 Honda Pilot EXL 4WD, Lth, moon roof, 3rd row, htd seats, 12K, clean, runs great SOLD SOLD SOLD 2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LTD. 4dr., blk w/gray ht’d lthr., moonrf., nav., new tires, looks/runs like new. A must see! 103,000 miles, price reduced to $7995. Call 740-507-4213.
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4DR, AUTO, PL, PW, TILT, CRUISE, A/C, CD, EC, 32,000 MILES, VERY CLEAN, $8,500. CALL 614-619-3459. Selling Your Home? Why not advertise in Alive?
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1999 Toyota Tacoma Pickup 2WD 5 Speed, 137,564 miles, Extra Cab, SR5 package, Cruise Control, A/C, A.R.E. Cab, Original hubcaps, Original owner, No rust holes $6000 OBO Call 614-562-7393
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Teal green, 63,000 miles, exc. condition, new tires, one owner, Florida garaged, no rust, radio/CD, fog lights, $3500. sold sold sold 2016 FORD F-150XLT 4X4 - 41,000 MILES, EXTENDED WARRANTY, 36 GALLON TANK, POWER DRIVER SEAT, REAR VIEW CAMERA, TRAILER ASSISTANT & TOW PKG., CHROME STEP BARS & MORE! SOLD SOLD
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Fried Clams & Housemade Crab Cakes Since 1946 Ohio Made
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944 West 5th Avenue Columbus, Ohio • 614.291.4342
All You Can Eat Hand Breaded Perch & Pollock every Friday after 3pm
63 E. Broad Street • Pataskala, OH 43062 (740) 964-0056
www.nutcrackerpataskala.com Sun & Mon 7am-2pm • Tues-Sat 7am-8pm
You only get one lunch per day, Make it great at Talita’s.
ANY PURCHASE OF $25 OR MORE Not valid with any other offers. Expires 4/21/19
Serving Authentic Tex-Mex Burritos, Enchiladas, Tacos, Coneys and Sandwiches! 1335 Dublin Road Columbus at RiversEdge www.talitas.com | 614-824-1354
Open Daily 11 AM Closed Sunday
PRIVATE PARTIES • CATERING • CRAFT BREWS 501 Park Street • (614) 221-4099 • www.parkstreettavern.com
Serving Great food for over 30 Years Pizza • Pasta • Subs Appetizers • Salads Dinners
“Specializing in hearty, authentic, italian cuisine, Villa Nova stems from deep family roots building their brick and mortar in 1978. Villa Nova is currently owned by John, his wife Meghan, and his brother Frankie with Donna enjoying retirement life and socializing with all of our wonderful customers. Join us for lunch or dinner today!
Open Daily at 11:00 5545 N. High St. • Columbus
(614) 846-5777 • www.villanovacolumbus.com
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