Columbus Magazine | Winter 2017-18

Winter 2017-18 | VOL 6, ISSUE 4

At Every Stage

North’s John Johnson talks about his dramatic longevity

Travel» Hawaii

Indiana Made» Quilts

Taste» Comfort Food

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Ice skating at Hamilton Center Ice Arena.

Winter Fun Head out and enjoy Columbus

On the cover

John Johnson photographed

by April Knox.

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8 John Johnson, this & that

Dancing with the Stars Columbus Style

14 Comfort Food, taste

Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe

22 Nomad Arts arts & community

24 Turning Point goodwill

Nomad Arts

Domestic Violence Services

32 Quilters indiana made

38 Hawaii travel

In every issuE

Roasted roots

4 editor’s note 48 weddings 52 our side of town 60 calendar of events 64 A Look Back Columbus Magazine

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Finding Your Hygge in Columbus

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The first winter I spent in Indiana was my first winter back in the Midwest after a year in southwest Florida. For how hot it gets in the summer, Fort Myers, Florida, might as well be one mile away from the sun.

In the wintertime, when the temperature drops below 65, Floridians don their heavy winter jackets, which are paired, quite naturally, with flip-flops. On one particularly cold day, my editor had me cobble together a news story the one night the temperature was expected to drop to — but not below — freezing.

“Um, so, what is the story, exactly?” I asked in my gentle, Midwestern tone (OK, I’m embroidering a little here. I think I had more of a Midwestern snark to my voice, at that point.).

“Remind people to bring their plants in,” she replied. I couldn’t help but notice a hint of terseness in her tone.

I came back to the Midwest in 2006 in the middle of the summer, and when winter approached, I was glad to be around people who were accustomed to the cold.

That said, I myself was no longer used to it; after one winter living in air that felt like warm bathwater all the time, the first Indiana winter felt intensely unkind to me. And I, in return, loathed the winter and have carried this hatred on for the past decade. But I am a firm believer in mind over matter, and I may have found my mind tweak.

Hygge, or the Danish concept of coziness and comfort in all aspects of life, is making a big international splash. Hygge, which is truly about finding happiness in everyday living, translates to me as “don’t be a wretched grouch in the wintertime.”

Hygge mandates (or rather, gently suggests), that we (“we” being me) find the beauty in winter the same way we (again, “we” being me) find the beauty in other,

warmer seasons. Hygge is about those tiny joys, the little snatches at bits of pleasure and appreciation. Hygge is about saying yes to hot cocoa and finding happiness in the marshmallows. It’s about smiling at the Christmas lights strung up on your neighbor’s porch, even if it is Feb. 13, and appreciating just how pretty the frost pattern is on your car windows.

And even a grump like me can see the beauty in a fresh snow that’s fallen on “Eos” and the rest of the city. I can find joy in comfort food, sipping tea at one of our now-ubiquitous downtown coffee spots. Winter offers a chance to appreciate the great indoors with rock climbing, movie dates at Yes Cinema or simply a quiet morning tucked into a cozy corner of the library.

Winter also brings some of Columbus’ coolest fundraisers, including Carnivale and Dancing with the Stars Columbus Style. What better way to find joy than to join with your friends and neighbors as you raise some cash for local organizations?

However you choose to do it, find your hygge this winter. In Columbus, it’s not hard.

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John Johnson reflects on three decades of drama, dance and directorial distinction

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“A fire that just can’t be quenched.”

That’s how John Johnson, drama coach and auditorium manager at Columbus North High School, describes his passion for theater after more than 30 years as a director and actor. North’s winter production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” marked Johnson’s 100th project as a director, and in honor of the milestone he took to social media more than 100 days before the show — beginning in August — to write about memories and lessons learned from every show he has directed.

Johnson says the commemorative endeavor, which he titled “100 Plays, 100 Days” and posted to his Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages with accompanying photos, provided him with a unique opportunity to reflect on the many shows he’s helmed for North as well as Mill Race Theatre Company and the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department. “It’s been a very illuminating experience for me to chart my progress,” says Johnson, who continues to act and occasionally direct for MRTC’s summer productions. “I’m proud of every single one of the 100 shows.”

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director. Lately, Julie and I have pushed each other to not just tell stories that we want to tell, but stories that matter. That remains the exciting part of it for me.

How have you remained so passionate about theater after so long?

Tell us about how you got started in theater. What was your first show as a director?

My first professional directing experience was at Mill Race Theatre. We did “Gypsy” in the summer of 1991. I’m an ’88 Columbus North graduate, and I was in plays there beginning with “Our Town” my sophomore year. My first-ever acting experience was when I was in sixth grade, and we did a class production of “Babes in Toyland.” I think I played a pirate.

Anyway, after studying English and communications at DePauw, I came back home and started working with Joe Tower, the drama coach at the high school. I guest-directed and tech-directed a couple things for a few years, and when he retired in 1996 I took over the drama program. I’ve enjoyed it ever since.

In what ways has your role as a drama coach changed or evolved throughout the years?

I did so much great work when I was young and energetic, and the kids were all really scrappy, and I’d be at the school until 3 in the morning working on shows. I recall doing a production of “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” which was the first Shakespeare show that I did, and it was just filled with this scrappy energy on the part of the kids and myself, which was so cool.

Then I got married and had a kid, and that changed everything. After a few years of being a father I realized I needed some support and brought in Julie (Hult) for the 2004-2005 season. She directed a year of shows, and I just did the tech stuff. That was great in so many ways and gave me a chance to refocus as

I tend to have different needs. Sometimes I’ll have educational needs where I need to teach people, sometimes it’s storytelling or directing needs, and then there are times where I need to perform. So I try to meet all those needs at various points. I think that diversity of experience helps to keep things fresh.

What remains the most difficult part of directing a show?

As a director, your role is to be a storyteller, and the difficult part is finding the story that you need to tell and becoming invested in it. For example, when we did “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” this summer at Mill Race Theatre, my storytelling take on it was all about the exclusion of the other — how the brothers isolate Joseph and don’t recognize the greatness in the other who is different. So in the show, with all the visual stuff that was uniform, there was often somebody that was different. If there were a series of chorus girls dressed exactly alike, one of them was dressed different in some way, and with the brothers, all but one had shoes on. Finding stories that speak to you in a specific way that you can express like that is hard, but it’s rewarding. — Jon Shoulders Columbus Magazine

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community

A Decade of

says Donnie Ritzline, a co-organizer who, along with his dance partner Katrina Ketchum-Hardwick, a histology tech at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, will be a returning participant. “Katrina and I are working on a routine that takes you through a day of a Dancing with the Stars couple. It’s kind of a mini-skit with a narrative, but with a lot of dancing involved.”

Throughout the past 10 years competitors typically have all been Columbus residents and/or employed in the greater Bartholomew County area, and Ritzline says three husband-and-wife teams, as well as father-daughter duo Kordell and Charli Yu-Han Huang and Johnny Tsai perform during during Dancing With Reid, make this year’s roster unique.

The Stars Columbus Style in 2016 .

Audience members can cast dollar votes during performances. Last year, organizers implemented online voting, whereby voters can show their support for their favorite dance pair before the gala even begins by voting on the official website at dwtscolumbus.com. One dollar equals one vote, and the minimum donation amount is $5 for all votes.

Arriann Custer, Family School Partners director and event co-organizer, says describes as an upbeat, throwback-inticket sales, funds raised and interest in spired routine with local notable Tim participation have all risen steadily each Green. “Even though raising money for year. More than $80,000 was raised in the some great agencies in town is what it’s 2017 contest. all about, I definitely think the compet“It’s grown, and it continitive side comes out in ues to get better each year,” many of the dancers.”

“Even though raising she says. “Normally we sell While past themes have money for some out tickets. We’re excited included “Hollywood great agencies to have 10 dancers instead Nights” and “Superhein town is what of six or seven, which we’ve roes,” 2018’s concept is, it’s all about, I normally done. There’s a definitely think the quite simply, a tribute to good variation of styles of competitive side the 10 years of community dancing and different roucomes out in many involvement that the event tines, and I think it’s going of the dancers.” has generated and to the to be very special.”

—Melissa Wilson child-focused organizaNot bad for having starttions that have benefited as ed as a modest fundraising partnership a result. back in 2008. The event was the result of “With the ‘Perfect 10’ theme we’ve a brainstorm between Jacque Douglas, tried to make this year a culmination of former FSP director, and Brenda Flanaall the past years of success we’ve had,” gan, director of Children Inc., after both

Dancing From step and swing to salsa and samba, Columbus will celebrate 10 years of friendly competition and community support on Jan. 26 and 27 during the 10th annual Dancing With the Stars, Columbus Style at The Commons.

The event, which of course takes a cue from the long-running national television show, benefits Children Inc. and Family School Partners and will feature 10 pairs of participants vying for dance dominance. Each pair works with a local dance professional for months in advance to perfect a routine, and choreography and costumes typically echo the event’s theme, which for this year is — what else?

—“Perfect 10.”

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women noticed their respective programs were light on funding and decided a funfilled, citywide collaborative project could be just the antidote.

“They put their heads together and decided that this would be a good opportunity to work together for both of their not-for-profit organizations,” Custer says.

“It’s really flourished since then.”

Children Inc. is a licensed, full- and part-time child care service for preschoolers and toddlers, and the staff at Family School Partners helps local at-risk parents prepare children 5 and younger for their school years through educational programming and reinforcement of in-home learning.

“We work with parents to make sure they know they’re the first and most important teacher in the child’s life,” Custer says of FSP. “They don’t have to come to our office either. It’s a home visiting program as well, and we’re also in the schools to help with the transition to kindergarten and first grade. It’s helping parents create that foundation for learning at home that leads to success in school.”

In addition to ticket sales and voting dollars, dancers typically pursue addiCurtis Hartwell and Katrina Hardwick perform at the 2017 DWTSCS

tional fundraising and sponsorships well in advance of the competition, and Wilson, who has been training with Green since October, says she’s been pleasantly surprised by the response of local businesses that have taken interest.

“Dawn Andrews from garb2ART has been great in donating some of her items.

I’ve been out selling some of the things she has allowed me to sell, and then she gives a large portion of that to the event,” says Wilson, who, along with Green, is being coached by Sarah McFarland, a dance instructor and choreographer with Sonya’s Dance Zone. “Sonya’s has donated their dance space for our rehearsals, too.

It’s been a lot of fun so far.”

For the first time the event will consist of two evening shows on consecutive days, a decision prompted by the closing of the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, which served as the venue for eight of the past nine years.

“We’ve usually done a day and a night show in the same day, but The Commons doesn’t hold quite as many people as the Clarion so we thought it would be fun to spread it out to two evenings,” Custer says.

Ritzline, who serves as board vice president of Children Inc., says the change of venue has presented logistical challenges that organizers have seen as an opportunity to reinvigorate the event’s visual splendor.

“With moving to The Commons, there have been some different approaches we’ve had to take with spacing, catering placement and things like that,” he says.

“We can fit around 450 people this year, whereas we could fit around 630 at the Clarion, so we’ve been trying to figure out how to best use the space effectively. We’re excited though, and I think the change will help make things new and fresh.”

Call (812) 376-4387 for ticket inquiries.

For additional information and to cast an online vote, visit dwtscolumbus.com.

— Jon Shoulders

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November, which gave us an engagement between Britain’s Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle, piqued our royal dreams. Now that the Brits will have a new princess (or maybe a new duchess; it sounds like Queen Elizabeth, et al., are still hashing out the details), we hunted down some events that are fit for your little princesses. But you don’t have to fly across the pond to get there.

Princess Teas at the Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, (812) 376-2686, columbusparksandrec.com During this recurring event (with upcoming dates Dec. 28, Jan. 4 and March 15), kids are welcome to come dressed as their favorite Disney princess and share tea, cookies and a skate with their beloved cartoon royalty.

Princess Ball at the Foundation for Youth, (812) 348-4558, foundationforyouth.com On Jan. 13, FFY welcomes girls ages 3 to 18 and their father figures to the 2018 Princess Ball. This year’s theme is “Royal Ball.” The cost is $25 per couple, and $15 for each additional princess. Moms are welcome to come and take pictures on the red carpet, but must leave by 5:45 p.m.

After the red carpet, it’s time for crafting; a photographer will be on hand. There will also be food and dancing.

All proceeds benefit the Girls on the Run program.

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Book Nook R e v i e ws by

Viewpoint Books staff

“Little Fires Everywhere”

By Celeste Ng

This book may seem to be about a perfectly planned suburban neighborhood, but it quickly unfolds to reveal much more as Ng addresses the racial tensions as well as strenuous family dynamics that simmer beneath the surface of a quiet Ohio town. Ng writes from multiple perspectives while keeping the audience on their toes. Even with a multitude of characters with exceedingly interwoven plot lines, the book is not cluttered or confusing; it has a great flow to it and wasn’t complicated to understand at all. — Reviewed by Jenna Hashagen

“The Store”

By James Patterson

“The Store” is a cautionary tale about corporate gathering of personal data.

The store in the book has unmistakable characteristics of today’s online mega sites that will sell you anything, anytime, anywhere. Ultimately, the question is how much privacy are you willing to give up for convenience? — Reviewed by Melinda Clark

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“The Moosewood Restaurant Table”

By The Moosewood Collective

For years, I have been a fan of the Moosewood Cookbooks and their newest, “The Moosewood Restaurant Table,” does not disappoint. This is a vegetarian cookbook that also includes many vegan recipes. It is a beautiful cookbook with lovely pictures and would make a great gift for the veg heads in your life. Some of my favorite recipes found in “Restaurant Table” include butternut squash latkes, squash polenta with mushroom and kale stew, and award-winning chili with chocolate and stout golden cornbread, just to name a few. — Reviewed by Celia Allman-Watts

“Caroline”

By Sarah Miller

Growing up, I was a big fan of the “Little House” book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, so I was excited to read “Caroline” by Sarah Miller. This novel, written for adults, is told from the perspective of Caroline Ingalls as she Charles, Mary and Laura travel to claim their homestead on the prairie. Fans of the original series will love to read about the birth of baby Carrie, as well as the adventures of other characters, including the loyal canine, Jack. — Reviewed by Celia Allman-Watts

“The Almost Sisters”

By Joshilyn Jackson

What might be perceived as a light, chick-lit novel evolves into so much more in “The Almost Sisters,” a book that reminded me of “The Help,” but it is even better. The characters are current, but the past is a part of them as well. “The Almost Sisters” is about the South, race, single motherhood, friendship, family, loyalty and super heroes. — Reviewed by Melinda Clark

“Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?”

By Alyssa Mastromonaco

At the age of 32, Mastromonaco was the youngest woman to hold a senior position at the White House as Barack Obama’s deputy chief of staff. The author tracks her involvement in politics and the often-embarrassing moments when working for POTUS. Confident, self-deprecating at times and with a sense of humor strong enough to host a late-night show, Mastromonaco has given us a book to be passed on to anyone wondering what it’s like to work within the hallowed walls of the White House and how life goes on when one exits. — Reviewed by Michelle Malina

“Unraveling Oliver”

By Liz Nugent

Each chapter “unravels” why Oliver commits a violent act against his wife. As you read each chapter, new clues unfold. The narrators are people close to Oliver and Oliver himself. Is Oliver a psychopath or a victim of his own circumstances? Be prepared to sit awhile because you will have trouble putting this book down. — Reviewed by Kelli Stricklin

“The Last Ballad”

By Wiley Cash

This beautifully written novel delves into the events surrounding the strike at the Loray Mill in Gastonia, North Carolina, in 1929. Workers’ rights, race and gender inequality were at the heart of the strike, which eventually led to some of the worker protections we see today. This book will not disappoint those who enjoy historical fiction. — Reviewed by Theresa Wilson

“Being Mortal”

By Atul Gawande

Gawande examines — and invites us to question — what it means to live a good life and face the decisions required when we near its end. As a surgeon, he acknowledges the challenge his patients face when contemplating whether to utilize medicine to extend their lives or to choose quality over quantity when treatment may result in as many adverse effects as positive outcomes. “Being Mortal” includes moving stories and enlightening questions that can help each of us choose a good life … all the way to the end. — Reviewed by Beth Stroh

“Wishtree”

By Katherine Applegate

The latest book from Newbery medalist Applegate is a touching story about how we value others. Through the voices of a talking tree and its bevy of animal inhabitants, we are reminded that our differences can be important when working toward common goals. The human interactions are relevant to children and adults alike. “Wishtree” is a hopeful story worthy of being shared across the generations. — Reviewed by Beth Stroh

“Beyond the Bright Sea”

By Lauren Wolk

A baby girl found alone in a boat is raised by a fisherman on an isolated island. Questioning her belonging as she ages and faced with prejudice because of where she might have come from, she sets out to find her true roots. This novel, which is set in the Elizabeth Islands where a leper colony existed in the 1900s, explores themes of isolation, exclusion and family. — Reviewed by Theresa Wilso Columbus Magazine

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Season’s Eatings

Diners warm to the idea of comfort food

As temperatures dip with the onset of winter and you hunker down to escape the cold, you want food that will warm you from the inside out. That combined with the nostalgia the holidays sometimes conjure means it’s the perfect time of year to cozy up with some comfort food from four Columbus spots.

by Sara McAninch Photography by April Knox

Mac and beer cheese at the Columbus Bar

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The Columbus Bar is all about its locally brewed craft beer, so it’s no surprise that even the comfort food of choice gets a little hoppy. Starting with its Two Daves IPA to make a beer cheese, the staff then combines bacon, onions, garlic, cream, a sprinkle of blue cheese, salt and pepper to make a thick, creamy sauce. That sauce is then stirred into macaroni noodles. The hops from the beer are mildly evident with each bite and cut through the greasy goodness of the onions and thick-cut bacon, adding a nice zip to the flavor.

As a standalone dish, the macaroni and beer cheese is more than filling at approximately two-and-a-half cups of pasta and cheese that is also topped with a quarter pound of smoked sausage nuggets. A full serving will cost you $7.99. You can also order it as a side dish to any of the entrees, sandwiches and wraps on the menu for a $3 upcharge. Note well: The side doesn’t include the smoked sausage nuggets, but there’s still plenty of flavor.

And don’t worry: Even kids can enjoy a cup since it’s been cooked for well over the time required to remove the alcohol.

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at Indiana Smokehouse

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The burning wood smell in the air at Indiana Smokehouse reminds you of chilly nights with a crackling bonfire. The restaurant is known for its brisket, salty yet sweet, and peppery beef that is tender and juicy. Although brisket alone is often considered a comfort food, we turned our eye to the smokehouse spud: a two-pound potato with a lot of tasty toppings.

In any of its forms – mashed, baked, french fried – the humble potato is comfort food to many. This tuber is also a handy vehicle for comfort foods, such as

smoked meats, cream sauces and cheese, a la the Smokehouse spud, a baked potato topped with nacho cheese, bacon, chipotle sour cream and green onions.

With the addition of turkey, brisket or pork, this spud gives diners a savory experience that includes the subtle hints of the cherry, apple and hickory woods over which the meat is smoked in-house daily for

18 hours. When dressed as a Smokehouse spud, the modest potato is transformed into something hearty and flavorful.

If meat isn’t for you, then Indiana Smokehouse offers a meatless option.

If you love the meat so much that you can’t get enough, the Smokehouse spud is offered in quarter, half and one pound options for eating in or carrying out.

2825 Middle Road (812) 799-0067, indianasmokehouse.com

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Biscuits and gravy at Blackerby’s Hangar 5

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If you were lucky enough to grow up with a grandma, mom or favorite aunt who cooked biscuits from scratch, you know what it tastes like to have that slightly crusty outside and warm, buttery inside melt on your tongue. If you didn’t have that experience growing up, then you’re in luck: At Blackerby’s Hangar 5 the biscuits aren’t made by grandma, but they’re certainly homemade.

When you pair those warm fresh biscuits with owner Wayne Blackerby’s house recipe gravy, you taste a mix of pepper, cream, buttermilk and a proprietary blend of spices, with ground pork sausage rounding it all out. The combination of ingredients might seem simple, but the

flavors are complex and satisfying.

A full-sized serving of the biscuits and gravy includes two biscuits, each roughly the size of a softball, and a generous serving of gravy. You can also order the dish a la carte, which is one biscuit with gravy. The price for the full serving is $4.99 and a half costs $3.49.

Located at the Columbus Municipal Airport, Blackerby’s Hangar 5 offers an experience beyond the food: At any given time, airplanes, both military and private, are taking off or landing, and one wall of the restaurant is a row of windows that offers clear views of them. For anyone even remotely fascinated with aviation, it’s a close-up view of winged machines in flight. The best part? The mini air shows are free.

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Fried chicken

at Homeboyz Fried Chicken and Fish

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Fried chicken is often referred to as soul food, and at Homeboyz Fried Chicken and Fish it’s just that: food that’s good for your soul and makes you feel like you’re home.

The chicken is fresh fried daily by owner Theresa Creecy using a cooking method she learned from her mom when she was growing up. Starting with a scratch-made batter of flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika, Creecy fries the chicken to a golden brown in vegetable oil. She stands over every pan she cooks, mindfully watching the pops and sizzles of the oil, to make sure the chicken and the oil don’t burn.

You can order chicken by the piece or in a basket in various counts; if you opt for all white meat, it’s available by request for a higher price. You can pair any of these with a meatless side, such as green beans, mashed potatoes or potato salad. If you’re thirsty and craving a childhood throwback, Homeboyz offers Kool-Aid. Because the chicken is fried to order, be ready to wait a few minutes if you don’t call ahead. Homeboyz has a small

table and a bench for waiting and eating, but most customers carry out. The first time you visit, Creecy’s niece, who manages the front of the restaurant, will give you an explanation of menu items.

Food samples are available if you ask.

Before you set your heart on Homeboyz for dinner, check to make sure it’s open.

Because Creecy works a full-time job on top of running Homeboyz, the restaurant is open for limited hours.

1451 Washington St. (812) 657-7977, facebook.com/HomeboyzFriedChickenAndFish/

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RECIPE

The Beet Goes On These chips get to the root of cold-weather snacking

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Hardy vegetables such as beets, turnips and radishes tossed with dried herbs combine to create a unique, bright-colored snack throughout the winter. These chips are equally appropriate snacking for a holiday party or a quiet evening in front of the fire.

Beet, Turnip and Radish Chips

Preheat oven to 350 F and place oven racks as close to the center of the oven as possible.

2 to 3 large beets

Make the spice mix by whisking the spices together in a small bowl and set aside.

2 to 3 large turnips or 10 salad turnips 2 to 3 watermelon radishes or daikon radishes ½ cup olive oil or melted coconut oil For spice blend:

2 teaspoons olive oil or coconut oil 1 tablespoon dried thyme 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoons dried pepper flakes

Trim and clean the root vegetables.

Thinly slice beets, radishes and turnips with a mandoline (or a very sharp knife), getting them as consistently thin as possible. If you’re using a mandoline, set it to 1/16 of an inch; if using a knife, make sure your slices are paper-thin and cut evenly so they will all cook at about the same rate.

Divide uncooked chips between two or three baking sheets. Prep the pans by spraying or very lightly drizzling with olive oil, then rubbing with a paper towel to cover evenly. If you have too much oil, it will fry the slices.

Make sure slices are not touching or overlapping and are arranged in a single layer, leaving about half an inch or so between each slice. Brush the tops very lightly with oil.

Bake all pans for 20 minutes, flipping the slices after 10 minutes. The chips can burn quickly; if they are not cooked after 20 minutes, continue to cook and check at 2-minute intervals until they are done to get just the right consistency and to keep from burning. Remove from oven and place slices on wire racks to cool and crisp. Toss with spices and oil in a large bowl. The chips are ready to serve.

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A hip, edgy new club in town offers live music, visual arts, spoken-word performances, refreshments and the chance to meet like-minded friends. It’s underground in every sense of the word, and the organizers and performers are teenagers and young adults. It’s Nomad Arts, a place for Columbus teens to focus their passions and broaden their interests regarding the arts.

Because group members started out performing wherever they could find a spot and attract an audience, they call themselves Nomad Arts. Ian Kohen, who in his day job is director of corporate responsibility and diversity for the engine business at Cummins Inc., provides guidance. A musician himself, with two musician sons, he wanted to help young performers find a way to showcase their talents.

“When I was younger, I didn’t have something like this,” he says. “When I was out of college, I played at a lot of places like this, and I saw the value it would bring to youth to be able to express themselves.

Both my sons were in bands when they were in high school, and they would have loved a venue — like I did at their age — but would not really have wanted one run by their dad.”

Roughly two years ago, Kohen teamed with Austin Lewis, who was then a senior at Columbus East High School, to identify interested students and get the project started. By the time Lewis left for college, other teens had stepped forward to take leadership roles in Nomad. Now, Kohen says, the group has about 10 teen organizers; the lineup shifts with time.

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The group’s main goal is to have a venue for teens to express themselves through music, art and in any other way they want, Kohen says. “(Nomad is) run by teens with primarily teen performers with the exception of some touring bands and artists,” he says. “I am the sole adult leading this and ‘gently directing’ the teens forward. We have other adults that have helped as needed.”

“We have a mission where we want to appeal to and share music and art with all groups,” says Corbin Parmer, an East student and drummer for the local band Dresden.

“We knew if we started it more people would come,” Kohen says.

Nomad Arts started small.

“It started out bare bones, and now we’ve escalated to the point of having art, music, spoken word, lots of stuff,” says Isaac Harper, Dresden’s lead guitarist and a student at East. “That’s because we’ve shown there is an outlet in town where you can put things out. That was one of our goals: to show that there’s a reason to start a band or make things creatively.”

Brain space The group performed and set up art exhibits in Friendship Alley, a parking garage when it rained and also at Mill Race Park.

But what Nomad really needed was its own venue. Enter Beth and John Stroh, owners of Viewpoint Books. Kohen worked with John on Columbus’ Human Rights

Commission and mentioned that the kids needed a place of their own. They talked to Beth about the basement under the bookstore, and she immediately said yes.

“Why would you not want to make space like this available to kids who want to share their talent with each other?” she says. “The space was so poorly used. It was exciting to think about something else happening down there.”

The group paid for the space with sweat equity, pulling down old ceiling tiles, sealing walls and cleaning up what had been a storage area for the Washington Street bookstore.

Beth emphasized that while the teens are at their monthly gatherings, they are supervised and safe. Most of them have the support of their parents, who often hang out in the bookstore while the kids are downstairs, and Kohen is always there to turn away unwelcome guests.

Several other fortuitous connections have also helped Nomad Arts grow and gain a fan base. For example, Jadon Darnell, an East graduate who plays guitar and does vocals for the band, invited guitarist Alex Cota, with whom he had played at Columbus North High School in “American Pie,” to come and play with them, and Cota brought along his North friends.

“That was the first touch of community within forms of art,” Darnell says, “and that’s something we want to keep promoting: collaborative art.”

Another break came when nationally touring guitarist C.J. Boyd came to play at a Nomad-organized show. He was scheduled to play at 6 p.m. so that he could get to a gig in Bloomington by 8 p.m. Boyd was so impressed by Nomad’s work and spirit, Kohen recalls, that he delayed his Bloomington show and hit the road after 9 p.m. And, Kohen says, Boyd returned to play again for the Nomad crowd. In more recent shows, Kohen’s son, Henry, performed as Mylets at a Nomad-organized library show.

Getting the word out The group meets several times a month at Viewpoint to plan its events, which occur at least monthly. “There are bands, art,

spoken word, refreshments and other fun activities going on,” Kohen says. “It’s different each month and really depends on who can come to perform or show their art.”

“Art” encompasses the Nomad group’s many passions: the walls and shelves are full of 2-D and 3-D art on the nights of the events, and it occasionally creates videos.

Nomad Arts gets the word out through social media — Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, and it also has a YouTube channel. Whatever it’s doing seems to be working.

“It’s always really loud, which is something I love about it,” says visual artist Zoe Clulow, a junior at East. “You can hear it from the street.”

Clulow said typically 75 to 100 people show up for shows. “There’s a standard crowd, but a lot of new people have started to come in and form a really cool little community,” she says. “I like it a lot.”

Clulow echoes Darnell’s hope of continuing to promote collaborative art, recalling a time when an artist brought in a painting with an unfinished face so that others could help him.

“One time we had typewriters set up so people could write their own poems together,” said Kate Thomas, a visual artist who is a junior at North. “I’ve found a place here.”

There is no admission charge, but the group passes the hat at each performance, usually taking in between $100 and $200.

“We don’t keep it,” Darnell says. “It all goes toward food and drink, colored lights, black lights and neon paints.” They also use it to pay the touring bands that sometimes join them.

But even though they’ve come a long way, the members of Nomad Arts say they are just getting started.

“We want to do silk-screening, publish our own magazine, keep the space open all the time, have more frequent performances, open a gallery,” Parmer says. “We have many dreams.”

Find Nomad Arts online at nomadarts. wixsite.com/nomadarts/contact; its Instagram address is @Nomadartcolumbus. The group welcomes anyone who would like to become involved.

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Giving more than shelter Organization is turning the tide on domestic violence

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While some patterns exist in many that annual report. Turning Point Presirelationships that involve violence against dent Lisa Shafran expects 2017’s statistics a partner or family member, no two situato be on track with 2016 numbers. tions are exactly alike, which means there “One of the things we were able to do are often no easy answers for the people in 2016 was increase staffing in a numwho are involved. ber of counties other than Bartholomew, In addition to physical violence, domesincluding direct services and community tic violence can include one person’s efforts outreach,” Shafran says. “We also took a to gain power and control over another look at shelter staffing in 2016 and made when it comes to finances; emotional and adjustments in order to expand our covermental health; access to transportation, age. Internally, we made some changes in education, employment and legal support; responsibilities, which we continue to do and even interference in relationships with in 2017. We continue to broaden the relaother family members. tionships we have within the communities This is where organizations such as we serve so that we can come together with Turning Point Domestic Violence Services more of a common goal around preventing come into play. What domestic violence and started as Columbus providing general safety “It is hard to feel safe Women’s Center in 1975 in all of the communiwhen you are unsure and later was renamed ties we serve.” where to live long term, the Columbus Regional Other than Barif you don’t have financial Shelter for Victims of tholomew County, stability, and you need to Domestic Violence is Turning Point has ofbe able to protect yournow a multicounty, fices in Brown, Jackson, self and your children.” multifaceted organizaJohnson, and Shelby — Carrie Kruse tion that continues to counties. It also serves offer emergency and Decatur County and, long-term shelter for survivors of domestic until recently, Jennings County, which violence and their dependents, including now has a shelter and another program men, but also outreach through trainings offering non-residential services. on prevention, how to offer help to a friend or family member, guidance for workplace Overcoming barriers policies, plus other resources.

Even with the services available through According to the organization’s 2016 Turning Point, it can be difficult for surannual report, 1,100 calls were answered vivors to get help, says Carrie Kruse, vice through the 24/7 crisis intervention president of direct services. helpline; 974 families were served as part “The first barrier might be the decision of community outreach; 207 adults and of whether to stay in a relationship and 145 children received residential services; what resources they need to be as safe as more than 5,000 shoe cards — small cards possible if they choose to leave,” Kruse that can fit inside a shoe with information says. “It is hard to feel safe when you are about where to get help — were distributunsure where to live long term, if you don’t ed; and 26,337 people attended prevention have financial stability, and you need to be presentations and professional trainings. able to protect yourself and your children.

To achieve this, the organization had That includes a need to establish housing, 925 individuals who contributed more transportation, health care, and to help than 7,718 hours of support, according to them to be in a safe position. When it

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comes to case management, we connect clients with community resources and try to work to fill in the gaps. We do assist with transitional housing where they can stay up to 24 months,” which includes continued case management.

For families who are not able to stay in a shelter or transitional housing, “We may be able to offer financial assistance for housing, including rent assistance, help with paying utilities, gas cards, in order to reduce those barriers,” she adds.

While some of the organization’s clients may have family members, those families might not have the capacity or financial means to help, or there might be safety concerns to cause the clients not to simply move in with those other family members, she adds Reaching out In addition to helping individuals, the organization offers several events and programs to provide education about prevention throughout the year.

Because February is Teen Violence Awareness Month, says Elisabeth Jones, vice president of resource development,

during that month they do more work in the schools, and the culminating event is a dance marathon. High school students help organize the event, and hundreds of students attend each year. In addition to a party atmosphere of food, music and, of course, dancing, each hour there is an educational component regarding prevention of domestic violence.

The dance marathon will take place from 8 p.m. Feb. 24 to 6 a.m. Feb. 25, and volunteers are still needed for four-hour shifts. Dave McKinney, a CPA, former board member and volunteer with the organization for the last 20 years, has helped with the dance marathon along with his wife, Jo. “Domestic violence is something I really didn’t know anything about when I first got involved,” he says. “As time went by, I realized it’s a much bigger issue than I imagined. Turning Point has done a good job in publicizing the issue, plus there is now more national publicity. It’s just one of those issues when you hear the numbers, including the number of deaths as a result

Lisa Shafran, president of Turning Point Domestic Violence Services, gives a speech during the annual Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Leadership luncheon. Below, supporters during the annual Men Take a Stand March in downtown Columbus.

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of domestic violence, you realize somebody has got to do something.”

During April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, there is community outreach that culminates with Denim Day, part of an international movement started in Italy. When the Supreme Court there ruled that a rape victim’s jeans were too tight and therefore she must have removed them herself, implying she consented to a sexual assault that a lower court had determined to be rape, all of the women in the Italian Parliament wore jeans the next day.

Turning Point partners with businesses, churches and schools to provide training that day, and participants can make a donation to the organization in order to be able to wear jeans to work.

The Not-So-Newlywed Game, a game show style event, takes place in October

as part of the organization’s activities for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

“We have five couples who personify healthy relationships, who’ve been married for a number of years, who are quizzed on how well they know each other,” says Jones. “It’s all in good spirit and good fun. It’s infused with ‘commercial breaks’ about prevention, bystander intervention and statistics from the annual report to the community.”

The organization also hosts a march in October, where men walk down Washington Street to City Hall and speak out against domestic violence. The Clothesline Project, where the names of victims are written on T-shirts and the shirts are hung in the five counties with offices as a reminder of those who were lost that year, also takes place in October.

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Helping hands Through the end of 2017, the organization is looking to raise funds to replace the roof on the shelter and transitional housing.

Dave and Jo McKinney will match the donations, up to $25,000. Turning Point also accepted holiday gifts for clients earlier this month.

The organization accepts financial donations year-round on its website, turningpointdv.org, and has an ongoing wish list that includes backpacks for children, gift cards, personal care and hygiene products, cleaning supplies, socks, pajama and yoga pants, and makeup.

There is also an ongoing need for volunteers for its events, as well as child care help on weekdays.

“There is something for anyone who might be interested in becoming involved,” says former board member and development committee member John McCormick, who has been involved since 2006. “Normally the first thought is financial support, and while that is critical and absolutely needed, there are lots of opportunities for volunteering: volunteering for just an evening, helping out with the Dance Marathon event, longer term as an adult mentor, or even volunteering at the shelter with child care, maintenance. Lisa Shafran and her staff are masters of finding positive ways to use willing volunteers.”

In addition to events, the organization provides ongoing training to schools. For instance, “Safe Dates” is taught to middle school students about the issue of teen dating violence and healthy relationships.

The program overlaps with schools’ bullying curricula by talking about healthy friendships as well as healthy dating relationships, and the positive and negative impacts of using various social media applications.

Shafran says the organization is also focusing more on community partnerships with local colleges and universities, including Franklin College and Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus, that provide different events and programming.

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Student show awareness for domestic violence during the annual Dance Marathon to benefit Turning Point Domestic Violence Services

Turning Point also offers instruction to first responders, local law enforcement officers, attorneys, private businesses, health care providers and anyone else who might encounter someone who is dealing with domestic violence.

Jones says they can start with human resources but also speak with the heads of companies to see what they want to get out of it and then provide training to employees.

There are also two relatively new outreach programs: Cut It Out and Raise the Bar. Cut It Out focuses on hairstylists, and Raise the Bar focuses on restaurant servers and bartenders.

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provider in food establishment,” Shafran says. “ There is also the opportunity for those people to recognize signs of potential domestic violence or dating abuse, and educating them on what to do and how to share appropriate resources with their customers, if the opportunity presents itself. It’s also an opportunity to put our materials into restrooms, which is often the easiest place to share that information privately.”

A recent addition to the board, Kevina Schumaker, agrees about the importance of outreach. “One thing we can do is educate people on the signs of domestic violence and what healthy relationships are, and hope they can report that to authorities or Turning Point before it is too late,” she says. “We want to give people their lives back and their confidence back.”

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Stitches in Time Quilting is a Hoosier tradition that appears in several mediums

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The past two decades have ushered in a big comeback for traditional arts. Textile and paper art are now favorite hobbies. Knitting, crocheting and other fiber arts have had renaissances. Quilting is seeing a resurgence in popularity as well. “I get a great deal of satisfaction from quilting,” says Cathy Franks, incoming president of the Quilters Guild of Indianapolis. “I meet a lot of wonderful people and get such a thrill from creating something.”

Creativity is just one benefit of quilting according to Franks. “It keeps your mind active and engaged,” she says.

Franks’ quilt, “Timeless Tales,” won Best of Show at the guild’s 2017 Quilt Show recently. It took a year to complete and features characters from nursery rhymes and fairy tales. She hand-drew each section before piecing them together. She used fabric paint, colored pencils and embellishments.

“There was a little girl named Lily at the show. She was jumping up and down, pointing to everything on the quilt,” Franks says. “It made me so happy to see that.” In fact, “Timeless Tales” is being donated to Riley Hospital for Children, where it will be on display for patients.

While Franks is a member of the Indianapolis guild, quilting is popular all over the state. Bloomington, Shipshewana, Fort Wayne, the “Region” around Chicago, Kokomo, Greenwood and Lafayette all have active quilting communities. Franks looks forward to serving as president of the Quilters Guild of Indianapolis in 2018. It is 400 members strong and welcomes Opposite page, new members.

“Autumn Brown “Go online or County,” a quilt by Daren Pitts Redman. come to one of our Above and inset, meetings,” she says.

Redman works in her studio.

“You can come as a guest, and there’s no pressure to join immediately. It’s a good group, very giving and sharing.”

Beyond the blanket Not all quilts are meant to be bedcovers.

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man Studio in Brown County, creates colorful, awe-inspiring, wall installations. A textile artist since 2007, she attended dyeing, intuitive cutting and art workshops from 2005 to 2009 before creating her contemporary quilted wall art from hand-dyed cottons and silks.

Redman made a few baby quilts for her stepgrandchildren and then realized that her ideas and designs could be made into art quilts.

Redman uses travels with her husband as inspiration for her artwork. “I photograph my travels in the United States, Europe and Indiana,” she says.

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“I like to make design motifs for my art quilts from my photos. These motifs are flowers, lines and shapes from the architecture, and colors found in nature.”

Redman’s large-scale art quilt installations can be found in homes and studios across the country, as well as the IU Medical School at IUPUI in Indianapolis and the Columbus Learning Center in Columbus. She’s been featured on HGTV and in quilting magazines, and she’s won many awards at exhibitions. As an artist-in-residence at North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in the fall of 2015, she created 30-foot, 3-D textile

installations titled “Colors of the Grand Canyon.” The experience remains one of her favorites.

You can view Redman’s work in the documentary “Celebration in Art: Presented by the Weekly Special,” produced

by Bloomington PBS affiliate WTIU. She is one of 10 Indiana artists featured in the film about Indiana craftsmanship.

Stay in the lines Quilts are such a staple of Midwestern traditional art that their designs are visible inside and outside the home. Barn quilts made their big debut in Ohio in

2001, when Donna Sue Groves wanted to honor her mother, Maxine, a noted quilter, with a painted quilt square on the family’s barn in Manchester, Ohio.

Groves’ artwork fostered the first barn quilt trail in Ohio, and the idea took off.

Trails have become a way for locals to A sample of quilts showcase their work made by the Quilters Guild of and for tourists to Indianapolis to be connect to the quiltdonated to area charities. ing history of the Midwest.

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“Since I started making barn quilts, people send me pictures all the time,” she says. “‘This is my grandmother’s quilt; can you make a pattern?’ People really connect with quilts.”

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“I don’t make a lot of money on these,” she says. “I get satisfaction out of making something with my hands that others can appreciate. It makes me happy when someone appreciates the artwork involved. And as a former first-grade teacher, I’ve had lots of experience coloring inside the lines.

“My real goal is to start a quilt trail in Spencer County. It’s getting to be a popular thing in the Midwest,” she says. “They started in Appalachia and the Carolinas, but it’s in its infancy here. I would love [a Spencer County barn quilt trail] to be a tourist attraction.”

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When temperatures drop, along with our spirits, thoughts turn to warmer climes, preferably, any destination that includes the word “island.”

Why not make that the Hawaiian Islands, a popular vacation destination that in 2016 lured nearly 9 million visitors to sunny beaches, cool mountainous regions, parks dotted with rain forests and diverse micro-environments, as well as an average daily temperature of 78 degrees from November to April.

First inhabited by the Polynesians and annexed as a U.S. territory in 1900, Hawaii was admitted to the Union as the 50th state in 1959. Honolulu, located on Oahu, one of the eight main islands, is the state capital. The Hawaiian Islands chain is located in the South Pacific, nearly 2,400 miles southwest of the California mainland, where a majority of the roughly fivehour flights originate. Covering slightly more than 4,000 square miles, Hawaii — known as “Big Island” to avoid confusion — is the largest island in the chain. Kahoolawe, the smallest, is the

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only one that remains undeveloped.

You don’t have to visit the largest or most popular island to experience Hawaii. Consider instead Maui, second-largest and filled with an array of scenic destinations and adventures. Or Kauai, the oldest: a lush, green setting that could be a backdrop for the next “Jurassic Park” sequel. Last but not least, lovely Lanai, the sixth-largest and a picturesque, private island of 90,000 secluded acres.

Although each was formed by volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean, the islands were not created equal, varying in size, terrain, plants and animals. Each offers unique experiences for a family vacation, friends’ getaway or romantic escape. In addition to dining, shopping and ongoing activities and events, about a dozen cultural festivals are held annually throughout the islands, running from April through November.

Price points for dining and accommodations align with any budget. And there’s always something exciting around the next palm tree. Aloha!

Kauai The Garden Island

It’s easy being green when you’re Kauai, alive with lush vegetation, rain forests, rare plants and birds.

As the fourth-largest, northernmost and oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai is nearly a place out of time, where a tropical climate, balmy trade winds, hidden waterfalls and soaring cliffs provide a stunning backdrop.

The island’s more than two dozen beaches are considered among the best in the world, while a range of natural wonders makes it a true outdoor paradise. Explore the island by land, water or air and enjoy all that it offers.

Kauai isn’t heaven, but it might be Eden.

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Where to Stay The Garden Island Inn Hotel is a boutique hotel located near Kalapaki Beach and bay, where you’ll find a variety of water sports. Its central location is close to shopping and dining. Mid-range Sheraton Kauai Resort, situated on Poipu Beach on Kauai’s southern shoreline, allows children 17 and younger a free stay in their parents’ room. Family-friendly Waipouli Beach Resort offers luxurious one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens, along with fun activities.

The Villas at Poipu Kai, a new boutique resort, features garden and poolside villas within walking distance to world-class beaches. Oceanfront Hotel Coral Reef is located in quaint and eclectic Kap’a town, where shops, restaurants, live entertainment and more await you.

Where to Go Kauai is a destination for adventurers, and you’ll find plenty of activities, beginning with myriad tours. Hike the trails at Kok’e State Park to bird watch and view lush and unique vegetation. Watch the sun rise over Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” Then take a sunset sail or board a boat and sail along the Napali Coast, where you’ll be awed by magnificent cliffs.

Kauai’s shopping destinations include the Feinberg Gallery in Koloa and Hanai Market in Kapaa. Most proprietors purvey hand-crafted products or locally grown produce that helps sustain the island. For tropical and resort wear for the

entire family, visit Hula Girl in Kapaa, locally owned and operated since 1999.

For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, charter a half-day excursion to privately owned Niihau, the “Forbidden Island.”

The smallest of Hawaii’s inhabited islands, and less than 20 miles southwest of Kauai, Niihau is undeveloped and inhabited solely by about 200 of the state’s remaining 8,000 pure Native Hawaiians.

Rent a helicopter from Niihau Helicopters and book a hunting safari through Niihaus Safaris Ltd., which designed the hunting program in an effort to harvest the wild sheep and pigs that roam — and destroy — the island.

Where to Eat An eclectic mix of global cuisine is available in Kauai, where al fresco dining is part of the culinary experience. Eat like the locals at oceanfront Kalapaki Beach Hut, Lihue, where breakfast and charbroiled burgers are time-honored favorites.

Enjoy lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch in an open-air courtyard at the historic Kilohana Plantation home on a 67-acre sustainable farm in Lihu; the Koloa Rum Tasting Room and Company Store is on site. For traditional entertainment, don’t miss the Tahiti Nui Luau Show, presented at the Tahiti Nui Restaurant. Exceptional food and views of Mount Waialeale add to the ambience. Rumfire Poipu, a fashionable Koloa night spot, offers signature dishes, desserts and after-dinner cocktails.

House-brewed beer, Hawaiian bar eats and a fun time are hallmarks of Kauai Island Brewery & Grill in Eleele.

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To experience Hawaii far from traffic jams and crowds, visit Lanai. Once a pineapple plantation, Lanai is the smallest publicly accessible inhabited island in the Hawaiian chain.

It is also the fifth most-visited, reason enough to select it Pineapple Island for a romantic, rejuvenating getaway.

Lanai’s only airport offers inter-island daily flights from Honolulu; by sea, travel by passenger ferry or catamaran from Maui, nine miles away.

This charming island retains the “old Hawaii” feel of 1920s era Lanai City. Locals — there are only 2,000 native residents — are welcoming and friendly. Natural attractions in the island’s three regions provide a serene backdrop for swimming and water sports (prohibited in some areas due to currents and riptides), hiking and horseback riding, golfing and shopping. Consider Lanai your happy place: a private oasis in paradise.

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Where to Stay Lanai has two guest accommodations, along with privately owned vacation homes. But what’s lacking in quantity is more than offset by quality. For historic splendor, visit Hotel Lanai, built in 1924

by James Dole as lodging for Dole Plantation executives.

Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele, is situated on a portion of the original Dole plantation. The luxurious pet-friendly hotel offers state-of-the-art accommodations along with amenities such as horseback riding, golfing and sunset cruises. For rental homes, consider The Artist’s House in Lanai City, Donna Lowy’s historic plantation home or a private townhome on secluded Huloppoe Bay, complete with Hummer and golf cart.

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Where to Go Because only 30 miles of Lanai’s roads are paved — the remaining 400 are dirt roads — renting a four-wheel drive car or mountain bike is mandatory for exploring much of the terrain. An exception is 12.8-mile Munro Trail, which can be hiked through a rain forest; view Maunalei Gulch before ending at Lanaihale, the island’s highest peak.

Sunbathe at south Lanai’s Hulopoe Bay and visit Manele Bay, a marine life conservation area where spinner dolphins can be spotted. Visit Kaunolu Village, the largest surviving ruins of a prehistoric Hawaiian village. Then drive to Kaumalapau Harbor for a stunning sunset view.

In North Lanai, the hull of an oil tanker beached on Kaiolohia Bay’s coral reef is the main attraction. Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods) features otherworldly topography. In winter, Polihua Beach draws humpback whales and green sea turtles.

Lanai City, in central Lanai, is the island’s shopping and dining district.

Historic Dole Park, formerly an enclave of homes for Dole employees, houses boutique shops such as Local Gentry, upscale Adoré and the Lanai Art Center.

A farmers market is held in Dole Park each Saturday morning mid-July through December; the park will host the 25th annual Pineapple Festival in July.

Where to Eat Lanai City offers both mom-and-popstyle eateries and world-class culinary experiences. Dine under the stars on the patio at Hotel Lanai’s Lanai City Bar & Grille, known for a laid-back atmosphere and seasonal offerings of fresh fish, local venison and hand-crafted libations. The Four Seasons Resorts main dining room showcases a four-course tasting menu.

For a superb breakfast buffet and makeyour-own omelet, try the resort’s One Forty, where dinner offerings include wagyu ribeye. Also try Blue Ginger Cafe for home-baked goodies; Canoes Lanai, opened in 1926 as a soda fountain and famous for secret-recipe hamburgers; and Pele’s Other Garden for pizzas, huge sandwiches and vegetarian items.

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Maui The Valley Isle

A getaway to Maui is a sure bet for a family vacation or best friends’ getaway, especially in January when crowds have dwindled.

Hawaii’s second-largest island offers adventures in more than a dozen distinct regions, each offering spectacular vistas.

From Haleakala National Park to Honolua Bay, from the mountainous region of Iao Valley State Park to the rustic whaling town of Lahaina, and from the Maui Tropical Plantation to Wailuku, the cultural center and Maui’s county seat, you’ll find experiences for all ages. The biggest challenge will be deciding what to see and do first.

Where to Stay For a luxury stay, consider award-winning Travaasa Hana, located on Maui’s eastern tip. Try your hand at net throw fishing and experience a glider ride.

Centrally located, budget-priced Zen Kihei Condo offers two-bedroom units for four to five guests. For a unique camping experience at one of several designated campsites, contact Camp Maui-X’s team and rent a roof-top tent mounted atop a fully equipped (from sleeping bags to cookware) truck, SUV or van. Napili Kai Beach Resort, Lahaina, offers the complimentary Keiki Camp. Youngsters (age 6 to 10) can enjoy two hours of supervised, island-oriented activities Monday through Saturday during Christmas/New Year’s stays. Three miles from Lahaina, the Ka’anapali Ocean Inn features restaurants, swimming pools and easy access to the Whalers Village Shops.

Where to Go Explore the rain forest in Haleakala National Park in Makawao. Its namesake crater, Maui’s highest point, is the largest dormant volcano crater in the world. Hike the park’s four-mile roundtrip Pipiwai Trail, which showcases Waimoku Falls and a huge bamboo forest.

A winding coastal road past spectacular waterfalls will take you to natural and unspoiled Hana, the “Last Hawaiian Place.” While there, visit the famed Hasegawa General Store. Contact Rappel Maui for an exhilarating adventure rappelling down a waterfall, deemed safe for guests 10 and older.

Visit historic Lahaina, its shops, waterfront and downtown, where the largest banyan tree in the U.S. holds center stage.

Walking tours can include up to nearly 30 stops, including the Wo Hing Museum and Cookhouse Theater and the U.S. Seamen’s Hospital. Shop at chic boutiques and mom-and-pop stores in Wailuku; a walking tour showcases historical and cultural attractions such as the 1927 Iao Theater.

Youngsters can watch the mighty Pacific Northwest humpback whale during winter season. Other options include a jaunt on the Atlantis submarine to view a tropical reef and sunken ship, zip lining at Maui Tropical Plantation, and a visit to the Maui Ocean Center.

Where to Eat Home to one of the nation’s best culinary academies, Maui is also renowned for hundreds of excellent restaurants. Reserve seating at the The Mill House Restaurant Chef’s Table at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu. Highlights include an open-air kitchen, local and organically grown fruit and produce, and a scenic view of the West Maui Mountains.

For cocktails, food and live music, it’s Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar in Wailea. The award-winning Lahaina Grill, located in the heart of Lahaina Town, is one of Trip Advisor’s 25 Best Restaurants in the U.S. Try Colorado rack of lamb roasted with Kona coffee, grown exclusively on the Big Island. Cow Pig Bun in Kihei excels in bourbon, burgers and pork. And for a fun, family dinner, enjoy a budget-friendly Maui Sunset Dinner aboard the Quicksilver, which departs daily from Ma’alea Harbor.

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Yes, winter is here. For a lot of us, the temptation is to sigh and whine about the season, the cold temperatures and the bleak horizon. But the truth is, winter in Columbus is not bad at all. There’s plenty to do and see, even when, baby, it’s cold outside. Here are some ideas that will get you out of the house from late December all the way through spring.

Reach great heights at Columbus Rock Gym

1503 Cottage Ave, Suite G. (812) 799-3193, columbusrockgym.com » Five Cummins engineers had one common hobby: climbing.

But outside of Muscatatuck Park, they didn’t have anywhere to climb. And during the winter off-season, Ilio Gonzalez says, the climbers missed their pastime.

“I had the idea to start a [climbing] gym in college. I was toying around with the idea, then I started working at Cummins. So I told the boys, ‘Let’s open up a rock gym,’” Gonzalez says. A year after their initial meeting, Columbus Rock Gym was up and running, bringing indoor rock climbing to Columbus. The team, which includes Gonzalez, Micah Uemura, Dimitar Totkov, Bruno Pinillos and Juan Valencia, built the bouldering gym walls themselves.

Test your logic at Escape 812

331 Franklin St. (812) 269-6888, escape812.com » Escape rooms make for great bonding between family members visiting from out of town or for company holiday parties. You may want to make a reservation, though. Since Escape 812 opened in late 2016, co-founder Jenny Piatkowski says the holidays have been their busiest time.

“We had no idea how it would be received when we opened. We just happened to open in November, around Thanksgiving, and had one room completed and ready.

It’s been crazy over the holidays.

We opened every day just to meet people’s needs,” Piatkowski says “It’s not about the escape, it’s about the experience.” Escape 812 now offers two escape rooms.

Take a class, see a movie or join a club at the Bartholomew County Public Library

536 Fifth St. (812) 3791266, mybcpl.org » In addition to children’s story times, book discussions and, well, many books, Bartholomew County Public Library depends on residents of Columbus to offer workshops and classes to both take and teach alongside other residents or tourists. This year, Mary Clare Speckner, community service coordinator, says they’ve had residents roll out mats beside each other for a yoga class. She also stocked up on graham crackers and icing for gingerbread house making. She invites area folks to dream up classes they would like to offer.

For those interested in movies, the library also hosts Classic Movie Matinees on Saturdays. In the past, it has shown “Bachelor Mother,” “Cobra Verde” and “Christmas in Connecticut.”

Although the first rule of the book club is to not talk about the book club, the library isn’t hiding these groups away. Not only does it offer book clubs year-round, but it also offers book discussions once a month. “The discussion table is open and pretty prominent in our building,” says Speckner. “It’s great to see people gathered around and discuss a book they’ve read or whatever topic they’d like.”

Celebrate the USA at kidscommons’ Carnivale

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Get Out after hours for an adults-only celebration. Carnivale, which goes by many different names, is the celebration that occurs right before the Lenten season. Think of it as your final hurrah before you give up your cherished foods and beverages for Lent. There will be plenty of food, drinks and entertainment at this year’s event. Each year’s party features a different host country; the Feb. 10 celebration will feature the United States (that’s right: U.S.A.! U.S.A.!).

Get the kids into STEAM at kidscommons

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309 Washington St. (812) 378-3046, kidscommons.org » Perhaps you want to see your fundraiser dollars in action: Take the kids to kidscommons STEAM After Dark. Offered Jan. 19, Feb. 16, April 20 and May 18, this three-hour-long after-hours event features pizza, puzzles, experiments and other

fun, all designed to get kids excited about science, technology, engineering, art and math.

If you’d like to hit the museum in the daytime, kidscommons is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Take a hike in Brown County

1810 E. State Road 46, Nashville, (812) 998-6406 » A little west of Columbus, the trails at Brown County State Park are open during the winter months, using the firmer ground to hikers’ advantage. In addition to walking paths, the park also has mountain bike and horseback riding options.

Pick your produce at Columbus City Winter Farmers Market

Fair Oaks Mall, 2380 25th St. (812)372-3831, on Facebook @Columbus City Winter Farmers Market » If you’re pining away for the farmers markets of warmer seasons, dry your tears. You can stay warm as you buy local produce and handmade crafts at this indoor farmers market, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays at Fair Oaks Mall. You’ll find the farmers market in the middle of the mall.

Take the family to The Commons

300 Washington St. (812) 3762681, thecommonscolumbus.com » As Shanda Sasse, manager of The Commons, says, “It’s great to see tourists and people that used to live here and have returned all around downtown. It’s neat to see the community embrace and use the building in so many different ways.” The Commons, one of the 46

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the return of comedian Mike Armstrong. As he has done in years past, Armstrong will perform for Yes’ New Year’s Eve show.

Declutter or shop at the Donner Center Community Garage Sale

739 22nd St. (812) 376-2680, columbusparksandrec.com » Garage sales aren’t just for the summertime. Columbus Parks and Recreation hosts a community garage sale once a month at Donner Center, even during the winter. A table for sellers is $27. Entry is free to shoppers.

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more heavily trafficked parts of downtown, has partnered with the Columbus Museum of Art and Design to display sculptures and artwork handcrafted by local artisans. The displays can be seen upstairs and rotate six times a year, Sasse says. Children can enjoy the playground and its Luckey Climber on the main floor.

“The Commons serves a lot of purposes for the community, and people enjoy it in different ways,” says Sasse. “Tourists come in and enjoy the playground and dining options. People use the upstairs to celebrate milestones and accomplishments. Even the architecture: We have three sculptures on campus.”

Go ice skating at Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, (812) 376-2686, columbusparksandrec.com

» Grab your scarves, gloves and pads (trust us) to go ice skating at Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena. No experience is required, and all ages are welcome. Plus, if you’re really bad, the ice rink has skating walkers available for your use.

See a new movie at Yes Cinema

328 Jackson St. (812) 378-4937, yescinema.org » After a change in movie booking agents a couple of years ago, locally owned and operated nonprofit theater Yes Cinema continues to offer the latest top-hit movie releases playing on the screens of its two theaters. So far this winter, Yes Cinema is expected to screen “Loving Vincent,” “Ferdinand” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” with upcoming releases being announced on the company website a month prior.

Yes also hosts live shows, including

2764 Highland Way, (812) 3782622, columbus.in.us/millerhouse-and-garden-tour » On the off chance you haven’t yet seen it, or if you just want to revisit this mid-century modern mecca, book your spot on the Miller House tour. Both the home and adjacent garden were commissioned by industrialist J. Irwin Miller and his wife, Xenia Simmons Miller in 1953; the Indianapolis Museum of Art now manages and maintains the property.

The Columbus Area Visitors Center coordinates the tours.

Go bowling at Columbus Bowling Center

3010 State St., (812) 3727875, bowlcbc.com » You don’t have to be a Lebowski to join a bowling league or just have a fun night at the Columbus Bowling Center. Located adjacent to Columbus East High School, the center has a pro shop, bar and grill. On weekends, bring out your best white shirt: Cosmic bowling is available every weekend night.

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Jordan Newton & Robert Doggette Oct. 7, 2017 Ceremony at First Presbyterian Church Reception at The Commons.

In the fall of 2014, Columbus native Jordan Newton was living in Soho in lower Manhattan.

Robert (Bobby) Doggette was living across the Hudson River in Jersey City. Jordan took a friend out for drinks on the Lower East Side; Bobby was out celebrating a friend’s birthday.

When both of their parties left at the same time, the strangers struck up a conversation on the sidewalk. They decided to hit another bar down the street.

“When we got inside, Bobby and I were talking. He offered to get me a drink,” Jordan says. “When I told him I’d take a whiskey drink, I quickly had his attention, as he didn’t expect it.” Bobby and Jordan exchanged numbers and had their first official date the next week.

When Bobby was scheduled to take a three-day medical licensing exam in March 2016 in Tennessee, Jordan went along. Bobby proposed during a picnic at a vineyard; he had arranged for both sets of their parents to be there for the proposal.

Because Jordan grew up in Columbus, where her parents still live, she felt it was important to get married in her home church in her hometown. Plus, she says, she’s seen Columbus grow and transform over the years.

“Even if I wasn’t from Columbus, I know I’d still be drawn to its modern and progressive yet small-town feel,” she says. “I love the modern architecture integrated with older homes and buildings. That was kind of the inspiration for our day: We wanted something modern and different, yet elegant and romantic.”

The couple opted for a fall wedding, choosing a date that they would remember for years to come (“10 plus 7 equals 17,” Jordan says. “I can’t help it; it’s the teacher in me.”) She eschewed the traditional fall color palette and opted for mixed metallic and neutrals. The vibe, she says, was a blend of romantic, modern, whimsical and traditional.

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Sarah Whiteside & Michael Pence Private ceremony: Dec. 28, 2016 | Governor’s residence in Indianapolis Second ceremony: Oct. 28, 2017 | Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park Michael Pence and Sarah Whiteside met in a political science class in August 2013 at Purdue University. They began dating later that semester. “When Michael and I first started dating, Michael mentioned to me one time how when he was in high school he had a dream that he was walking on a beach with a blonde, curly-haired girl,” Sarah says. “In the dream, he could tell that he was married to this girl and that he was flying for the Marine Corps, which is his dream job.”

Michael’s proposal, as it turned out, would be a dream come true. In April 2016, he was in flight school in Pensacola, Florida, and Sarah was living in Indiana. One late April weekend, Sarah flew in for a visit. Michael picked her up at the airport and took her to the beach for a picnic dinner. After dinner, the couple walked along the beach. “He told me how he can’t believe he is really here, in flight school, training to be a fighter pilot for the Marine Corps. He’s got his dream job.”

Michael reminded Sarah of his dream from years before. “I laughed because I just so happen to be a blond, curly-haired girl. He then kind of stopped and said, ‘But in the dream I was married to the girl of my dreams, so there is just one thing missing,’” Sarah says. “And I laughed but turned around, and there he was on one knee. He asked me to marry him, and through my tears, I said, ‘Yes. Are you sure?’”

The couple decided to have a small, legal ceremony in December so that they could begin their lives together before Michael might be deployed.

A larger ceremony and reception followed in 2017 at Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park. Featuring a rustic fall theme, Sarah had sunflowers at her wedding with navy as a contrasting color.

“The only thing better than marrying the man of my dreams was getting to do it all over again,” she says.

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Calendar of Events

» Ongoing

Mondays, ongoing

Join the Columbus Golden Kiwanis club at the beginning of each week for an interesting and informative program; all are welcome. Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Location: Garage Pub and Grill. Information: (812) 342-6944 or columbuseveningkiwanis.org.

Wednesdays, ongoing

Artists can get started on a variety of projects in watercolors, oils, acrylic and pastels at Mill Race Center from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Arts Room. No supplies are needed

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for your first visit. Cost: Free for MRC members. Information: (812) 342-9650.

Thursdays, ongoing

Check out the Columbus Chess Club. Most games are roughly 10 minutes in length, and equipment is provided. Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Location: Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St. Open to chess players 18 and older.

Information: (812) 603-3893.

Through Jan. 7

The “Winterlights” exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s Newfields Garden allows visitors to stroll through a real-life winter

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wonderland. A million bulbs decorate tree-lined outdoor pathways. Cost: $8 to $25; free for children under 5.

Location: 4000 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Information: (317) 923-1331 or imamuseum.org.

Through Jan. 15

The Eiteljorg Museum’s “Jingle Rails” exhibit features nine working train models that take you through the American West. Cost included with museum admission. Location: Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 636-9378 or eiteljorg.org.

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The Columbus Area Arts Council’s First Fridays for Families series returns with a performance of Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat.” Audiences will like what they see when you play with the famously mischievous cat.

The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at The Commons, 300 Washington St. Cost: Free. Information: artsincolumbus.org.

Jan. 15

Celebrate the work and life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with “Struggle

for Freedom,” a performance of songs from the ’60s-era American Civil Rights Movement. Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Location: The Commons. Cost: Free. Information: columbus.in.us.

Jan. 17-21

Experience the magical Disney on Ice “Dare to Dream” tour at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. This year’s tour expands to include characters from films like “Moana,” “Frozen” and “Tangled,” as well as favorites like Cinderella, Belle and more. Tickets: $12 to $73.

Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis.

Information: ticketmaster.com.

Jan. 26 and 27 Columbus Symphony Orchestra

See some of your favorite local folks perform at Dancing with the Stars Columbus Style. Styled after the television show, the annual fundraiser benefits Children Inc. and Family School Partners, both of which are United Way certified agencies. During the shows, local stars are paired with local choreographers to craft a master performance for audiences of the matinee and evening shows. This year’s fundraiser features two nights of competition; both evenings will be held at The Commons. Information: dwtscolumbus.com, (812) 376-4387.

February Feb. 2

See “Adzooks Puppets: Circus of Imagination” during the Columbus Arts Council’s First Fridays for Families series at The Commons. Audience participation encouraged. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: Free.

Information: artsincolumbus.org.

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Dancing with the Stars, Columbus Style 2017

Feb. 3

Violinist Ariel Horowitz and soprano Cathy Rund pair with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic to celebrate the music of love with their “All for Love” orchestral concert. It will feature songs such as “My Funny Valentine,” Rachmaninoff’s “Vocalise,” along with the orchestral “Boléro.”

Location: Columbus North High School auditorium, 1400 25th St. Tickets $15 to $50. Information: thecip.org.

Feb. 10

Celebrate the USA at kidscommons’ Carnivale. In its biggest annual fundraiser, kidscommons opens its doors after hours for an adults-only celebration. Enjoy plenty of food, drinks and entertainmen. Stars and 62

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stripes will shine with this year’s theme: the United States. Location: 309 Washington St. Information: (812) 378-3046, kidscommons.org

Indiana Fever. All-session tickets: $55 before Jan. 31, $75 after. Information: bankerslifefieldhouse.com.

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March

Join the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for its “Hometown Talent” concert, featuring the Andrews String Studio and a variety of CSO member soloists. Location: The Commons. Time: 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance or $15 at the door, with children 12 and under free. Information: csoindiana.org.

Feb. 28

The 2018 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament will kick off its 25th event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, home of the WNBA’s

March 2

The Columbus Area Arts Council’s First Friday for Families series continues with “Beethoven’s Wig,” a multimedia presentation featuring wacky cartoon characters on a big screen accompanied by live classical music. Time: 6 p.m.

Location: The Commons. Cost: Free.

Information: artsincolumbus.org.

March 9 and 10

John Hughes’ classic teen dramedy

“Pretty in Pink” screens at the Historic Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin. Time: 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $3.25 to $5.25. Information: historicartcrafttheatre.org.

Columbus Learning Center. Cost: Free.

Information: columbus.in.events.

March 23-24

April 5

Fantasy classic “The Neverending Story” shows on the big screen at the Historic Artcraft Theatre.

Show times are 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $3.25 to $5.25. Information: historicartcrafttheatre.org.

March 29

Leaders from the community will discuss what they see in store for the future of Columbus during a panelist discussion, followed by dessert. Time: 7 p.m. Location:

Last year’s Carnivale at kidscommons.

April Check out the IUPUC University Library of Columbus Comic-Con for all things comic book, fantasy and science fiction related. Vendors will be selling food; free popcorn and board games will be available. A special panel will end the day. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a list of vendors and more information, visit columbus.in.events.

April 6

The Columbus Area Arts Council’s First Fridays for Families will feature a

performance of “Peter and The Wolf”

by Dancers Studio Inc. This short ballet follows young Peter as he and his forest friends try to capture the wolf in the meadow. Times: 6 and 6:45 p.m. Location: The Commons. Cost: Free. Information: artsincolumbus.org.

April 8

Enjoy an “Appalachian Homecoming” with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: The Commons. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students and seniors, in advance; $15 adults, $10 students and seniors, at the door. Ages 12 and younger are always free. Information: csoindiana.org.

April 21

During “Cartoons for Cans,” the Historic Artcraft Theatre will benefit local food pantries by taking one canned good for one ticket to two hours of Warner Bros. classic cartoons. Times: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Cost: One item of canned food per person; more canned good donations will be gratefully accepted. Location: Artcraft Theatre, Franklin. Information: historicartcrafttheatre.org.

April 26-27

Head to First United Methodist Church for its annual Smorgasbord.

You can grab food for dine-in, carryout or delivery. Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location: First United Methodist Church, 618 Eighth St. Tickets: Adults $12 advance, $14 at the door; children 5 to 10 years $5 advance, $6 at the door; children ages 4 and younger eat free. Information: (812) 372-2851.

April 27-28

The Royal Off-the-Square Theatre’s production of Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons” might be just what you’re looking for. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: 121 W Walnut St., Brownstown. Information: jcct.org.

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A Look Back

Deck the New City Hall As 1977 was drawing to a close, city officials had their first look at the design for the new Columbus City Hall by architect Edward Charles Bassett. City government had long outgrown Charles Sparrell’s 1895 City Hall, which remains intact on the corner of Fifth and Franklin streets. The expressions on city officials’ faces show excitement about the proposed triangular building and the increased space it promised; the new City Hall, which occupies the southeast corner of Second and Washington streets, opened in 1981.

Pictured, from left, are Carl Waggoner, Ronald Reinking, Mayor Max Andress, Albert Schumaker, James Wininger, Stephen Ogle, Carolyn Lickerman, ClerkTreasurer Ruth Hubbard and Lynn Trautman.

By Tricia Gilson

Photo from the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives.

Taken by The Republic staff photographer, likely on Dec. 13, 1977.

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