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Vol 1 • issue 1 LiVE LOCAL & PROSPER SWELL PEOPLE in HERE:

• Michael S. Brown • Brian Cheek • Johnny DiLoretto • Jim Ellison • Jami Goldstein • Cheryl Harrison • Chris Hayes • Ryan Kovalaske • Aaron Leventhal • Mary Martineau • Thomas McClure • Corey Montie • Pete Olsen • Amanda L. Thomas • Josh Weiker

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Live Local & Prosper

tion helped countless entrepreneurs find success, and helped thousands of readers save thousands upon thousands of dollars, to say nothing of the philanHowdy Locals, thropic successes of the magaWe’ve come a long way, baby. But zine. We must have liked what he was doing, because when Aaron you’re a hip and clever fellow/lass, so you obviously know decided to retire, we bought it. that in this, the year of our bicenThen one day, the gang here at tennial, it’s been great to reflect upon how Columbus has changed outlook was sitting around and we and evolved over the years. All of thought, “Let’s shake things up a bit.” We loved High Street, but we this hubbub has helped show us wanted to give Aaron’s magazine what we’ve always known to be true: Columbus’ roots are strong, an updated look and feel. We wanted to take the visionary conand because of that fact, 200 years after its founding, our city cept of a purely local, small busiis as interesting, beautiful, and as ness-focused magazine, and expand upon that. We’d been alive as ever. And in so many doing it for years with our other ways, it’s better than it’s ever magazine, outlook: Columbus, and been. Strong roots are so imporour networking organization, Nettant, but we’ll get into Columbus work Columbus; it was only natuand her roots and what makes her so darned cool in the pages to ral that we continue with this come. In the meantime, let’s talk important mission. As we worked to make this happen, something about the roots of this brandtruly wonderful occurred: We met spanking new publication. the gents over at The Small Business Beanstalk. For those of you The magazine you hold in your who don’t know, The SBB is hand, much like the city we live Columbus’ shop local network, in, is a confluence of ideas, efforts, and frankly, laborious love. though that is such a simplification of what they do. These are Let me explain: the guys who are working behind the scenes to help drive the sucIn 2001, a clever and tenacious fellow by the name of Aaron Lev- cess of small business all over enthal started an extremely suc- this city. From funding to furniture, accounting to advertising, cessful magazine called High Street Neighborhoods. For years The SBB is paying it forward, conHigh Street Neighborhoods was a necting like-minded people, and helping to create a sense of comchampion of all things local in Columbus. As an affordable, effec- munity amongst Columbus’ entrepreneurial class. We were natural tive advertising option for local allies, approaching small business and small business, his publica-

growth from opposite ends of the equation. It suffices to say, they had us at “hello.”

As this friendship evolved, and we talked more and more, a concept was born. Why not create a magazine that would serve as a grassroots guide to the best of Columbus? We would ask our friends, local tastemakers and familiar faces to write for us about their favorite things to do, see and enjoy in Columbus. We would make the magazine free to our readers, and price our advertising so that it was affordable for any small business. “Whoa, that sounded smart,” we thought. So that’s exactly what we did!

And here we are. The magazine in your hand, Live Local! Columbus is designed with the local reader and local business in mind. There are no fancy bells and whistles.

There are no tricks or marketing gimmicks. It’s just good local content from local people, and nice ads from local businesses. We have to say, we are pretty proud of it, and excited that it’s in your hand right now. So, read, shop and celebrate Columbus with us.

But most of all, we invite you to Live Local and Prosper, because that’s really what it’s all about.

Yours in Goofy, Grass-Rootsy Columbusness, Chris Hayes Publisher

Table of Contents

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03. Letter from Publisher 04. My Columbus 06. Shop Local 08. Eat Local 10. Drink Local 12. Art Local 14. Craft Local 16. Listen Local 18. Fashion Local 20. Sport Local 22. Inside Local 23. Convene Local 24. Develop Local 26. Bank Local 28. Give Local 30. Travel with a Local 32: Talk Local: Angela Pace 34. sbb Offers

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My Columbus

them to get up at 5 a.m. to open their doors to me and my For those of you who don’t know, TV camera. If at all I used to be on television. If possible, I also liked you’ve ever seen Bruce Almighty, I oretto iL D them to feed me. y n n was essentially the character Jim

by Joh Back in 2006, Carrey played (the fun morning when I got the “Good Day” asshow guy) but with a couple of key signment, I can remember thinking, “What differences: one, I had no higher aspithe hell am I going to do? There’s nothing rations to be a serious reporter, and two, of note to do in this city, particularly in the God didn’t respond to my litany of comearly morning, and who the hell’s going to plaints by bestowing His omnipotence on get out of bed to meet me at the hellacious me. That’s unfortunate because I would have eliminated the world’s douche bags as hour of 5 a.m., especially if holding them at gunpoint is not an option?” My prospects my first order of business. were dubious at best, I thought. Certainly, I I will say, though, that there are more real- was doomed to failure. How could I ever istic portrayals of television journalists out meet this absurdist challenge? there than Bruce Almighty – Network and Broadcast News both spring to mind. And, Well, the short answer is I was an idiot. In seven years I was never wanting for a dyof course, there’s the frighteningly accunamic location and I found more than just a rate Anchorman. Network and Broadcast few interesting people. There was the geNews may nail the business; but Anchornius ice cream maker who’s now entered man gets the people right. the rarified ranks of the one-named celebrity, the city-redefining restaurateur In any case, for nearly seven years, I was who turned the lowly hot dog into the haute accorded the amazing opportunity to explore the city on the station’s dime, eating, cuisine of the ironic hipster; and the khakisporting superstar of the zoo, who’s outdrinking and generally partaking in whatsized personality practically begs for a ever delightful things were afoot at any given time throughout the year. And I found signature pith helmet. there always to be much afoot.

In short, I found more than a few people My job was essentially to ferret out Colum- who fit the interesting bill – I found a citybus’ most interesting people and persuade full, all of whom made me humbly reevalu-

ate my own talents, particularly the guy at the renaissance fair who could make and eat a sandwich with his feet.

deaf Columbus player named Ed “Dummy” Dundon. But Joe’s best story has little to do with history. He once noticed a woman weeping in the bar that overlooks left field.

In just a few years, the city seemed to come When he asked her why she was crying she booming into its own. There was zip lining told him it was because she recognized a in Hocking Hills, dude ranching in picture of her father in one of the bar’s disAdamsville and hang gliding in Orient. plays, his stories of once being a pro ball That’s right – hang gliding, real hang glidplayer she ridiculed as a child because to ing right here in central Ohio. And you her he was just a milkman. don’t need a cliff to jump off. They pull you up on a cable attached to an experimental Woo. That one’s enough to make me want to aircraft. Seriously, now, that’s death-defysquirt a few tears into a delicious, logo-emingly badass. blazoned plastic-cupful of Summer Teeth beer, Columbus Brewing Company’s orangeI was just as thrilled over the years to keep hued Bavarian-styled lager that’s fast bemy feet planted on our extraordinarily fer- coming a seasonal tradition in town. (Hmm. tile soil, getting my hands dirty, for inThat very nearly sounded like an endorsestance, with the brilliant people behind ment I should be remunerated for… Eric Wayward Seed Farm, then perhaps perBean, are you reading this?) forming my weekly ablutions with a bar of Stinky Bomb Soap before slipping into a I don’t know, maybe all of you already knew beer-bottle-accommodating apron Made by about all this great stuff we have here in Amy D. Columbus. Maybe it wasn’t that the city had finally come alive, maybe it was just This, if you haven’t noticed, is a city come that people like me had finally opened their vibrantly alive, with food, drink, personality eyes to it and finally bothered to take its and stories. You want to hear great stopulse. All I know is that I love this damn ries? Look up Joe Santry at Huntington city now and all because I ventured to Park. Joe will regale you with hotly debated scratch its surface. One thing is clear historical facts like the one asserting that post-television career and that baseball legend The Mighty Casey (of “At is that I’m just getting started the Bat” fame) called Columbus home. He with this town… This here’s might tell you the game’s signals for “out” My Columbus. and “safe” came from umps gesturing to a

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Personal taste should not be so mathematical. The best gifts have personality and characteristics that make them one of a kind.

I grew up without the convenience of chain stores.

Once or twice a year, my family would make a trip to the ‘burbs to visit these giant stores, with the fancy toy aisles tucked in the back. It was always an interesting, but overwhelming, experience. Then, my parents told me a giant shopping center, now called Lennox Town Center, was being built within walking distance from my house.

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is good. It is created, measured, tested, and reviewed by experts to make sure that it is good. Since Edward Bernays invented modern consumerism in the 1920s, businesses have figured out every detail of a want society to an exact science. But good is rarely great.

2. Know your audience. My father is the hardest person to shop for because he has everything he needs. So I have to find things he wants. For him, I go to Lost Weekend and What the Rock!? to find music-related memorabilia that re-

Not only will shopping locally help you find such thoughtful, unique gifts, doing so also supports our small business owners and contributes to our local economy. If everyone changed just 20 percent of their buying habits this season, the Columbus The novelty wore rather quickly after it small business community would exopened and I realized how much I missed plode. my monthly trips to The North Market, where I could always expect a free blue- The following are my top ten tips when shopping locally in Columbus: berry bagel. I had exchanged free samples of local food for five-minute demos 1. Ask your friends where they buy the of overpriced video games. This experiitems that reflect their personality. ence allowed me to fully appreciate the diamonds in the rough at the local used Often, you will hear big name stores. record stores and the clearance racks at However, I think you will be surprised to hear how many local shops they have selocal boutiques. cretly fallen in love with, but haven’t had Everything you can buy at a chain store a chance to visit in awhile.

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minds him of when he was my age. For Alex, my business partner and best friend, I’m getting a bottle of Columbusdistilled OYO Vodka because Columbus and vodka tonics are two of his favorite things.

8. Use locally run daily discount sites, like Faveroo.com or Bidswan.com

9. Leave your comfort zone and visit other locales. Central Ohio has many hidden gems, from Historic Dublin to Gahanna’s Creekside area. German Village 3. Don’t forget: art can make a great gift. has one of the greatest book stores in Columbus has hundreds of amazing the country and Worthington has enough artists and, although art preferences de- boutiques to enjoy for days. Additional pend on individual taste, it’s fun to find great communities include Clintonville, pieces you think they’ll like.

Powell, Grandview, the Short North, the Brewery District, Grove City, Pickering4. Gift cards are a great way to give an ton, and Westerville. experience, as well as a present. If you do not know what to get someone, gift 10. Use your SBB card. We now have cards to places like Weiland’s or The more than 500 businesses that give disHills Market are practical options. counts every day just for shopping locally. If you do not yet have a card of 5. Customize your gifts. Nothing says “I your own, you can order one for free at put forth effort to buy you something” TheSBB.com . And if you use it frebetter than a custom T-shirt from one of quently, you’ll be able to save enough our awesome local shops or a bottle of money to buy a local gift for yourself, as customized wine from Signature Wines. well! For a complete listing of current SBB deals check out the inside back 6. Determine whether your gift recipient cover of this publication. needs anything. Bike tune-ups from B1 Bicycles or Paradise Garage, or car tune- A version of this article was originally posted on ups from Don’s Car Care, are great ways http://www.themetropreneur.com with help from Melanie McIntyre visit www.ColumbusUnderto relieve stress for someone who could ground.com for more information about shopping use a little help. local.

7. Check out TheSBB.com, and sites like outlookcolumbus.com, columbusunderground.com, thisiscolumbus.com for ideas on authentically local experiences.

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Eat Local… and mobile!

Cheesy Truck, Ray Ray’s, Mojotago, Foodie Cart and more. We started to see mobile food as the headliner for events last Welcome to the year inspired by the growth on sophomore season is ll E of the truck-based concept of im

by J of the second wave cuisine de wheels. This year we of Mobile Food in see if and where the rubber meets the Columbus. Why the sophomore season? road. As of this writing there are over And why the second wave? Here is my 60 “second wave” mobile food vendors perspective. out on the streets or soon to hit them, tweeting away their latest creation and Although it seems new, mobile food is no next location. Is there room for all of stranger to the Capital City. There have these competing concepts? Can these been mobile cart and trailer vendors in 60+ independent businesses make a livColumbus for decades. Skyward Vending ing year round? Or will the romance end has been handing out hot dogs on the when things slow up in the cool months OSU campus and elsewhere since the of the fall? What does our mobile future late 1980s. Bunny and Michelle’s Brats hold? and Such has served the public at a Home Depot in the east side since the It will be interesting to see if our com1990s. There has been a food trailer of munity will embrace mobile food by supone sort or another at the corner of porting changes in laws concerning Glenmont and Indianola in Clintonville mobile food operations, or if there will be since 1996, give or take a year. Taco backlash from businesses and communitrucks and trailers appeared in our ties that fear “street meat” and the Latino neighborhoods in the early myths surrounding the mobile business 2000s. Collectively, I refer to these ven- model. dors as the first wave.

My prediction is that there is room for The second wave started in 2010 with more mobile fooders inside and outside the arrival and/or prominence of The

of 270. The city will allow some tweaks in existing laws or the interpretation of them, creating statutes that are mobileand independent-business friendly. We will see mobile going the “burbs” and planting roots in pods (clusters of two to three mobile vendors in parts of the city that have limited dining options) inside the city.

to start a mobile business or add a mobile option to their restaurant business.

The enthusiasm is infectious.

The list of brand-new or soon-to-debut mobile vendors is long and still growing: Ajumana (Korean), My Place or Yours, Street Thyme, That Food Truck (farm-tofork food), Per Zoot (Italian with a twist), Sophsgastrogi, Swoop and more.

This is an exciting time to watch the sec- With some moxie, hard work and a lot of elbow grease these “sophomores” will ond wave unfold. I am hopeful that our find niches to fill in the market and we fellow citizens will embrace the second wave and show pride in a movement that will see a new culinary culture grow up before our eyes this summer. brings attention to our city, creates small businesses in our community and allows talented chefs to test the waters Prepare your taste buds for some excitewith new and exciting food concepts that ment and plan on watching this all una bank can’t or won’t finance. Many fold in the parking lots and sidewalks of brick-and-mortar shop and restaurant Columbus in 2012. Eat out often and owners are embracing mobile food as a everywhere, bring small bills and a lawn chair and let’s make this the mobile food way to bring diners and customers downtown and to other parts of the city capital of the Midwest before football season sets in. to grow foot traffic for all businesses both mobile and stationary. Recently a mobile food truck association formed to Jim Ellison works for ECDI as a coordinator for the Food Fort. He writes about food for multiple blogs address issues specific to the world of and publications. Follow the developments of our mothe food trucks and serve as advocates bile food scene on Twitter @FoodFortCMH or add a (and protectors of the movement). In my like and a comment at facebook.com/FoodFortrole at the Food Fort, I speak with an ever-increasing number of people looking Columbus.

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Drinking Local

party in early January and a handful of bars around the city serving his suds.

Columbus has been home to a few great craft brewDan’s brewing backeries for a long time: The ground includes working namesake Columbus Brewat the Wooden Pony in ing Company, which makes Mansfield in the mid-90s one of my favorite IPAs; Barand plenty of home n o ley’s Brewing Company, l Harris brewing experience. y Chery b whose fresh firkins make me swoon; Elevator Brewing ComCurrently, Four String has a Belgian pany, with local favorites like blonde ale called “Backstage Blonde” and Dark Horse Lager; and of course the L. an American Pale Ale called “Brass Hoster Brewing Co., which has been Knuckle APA.” Both are available by the around since 1836. growler from the brewpub or on tap at a few dozen bars around the city – a list of Two more joined the microbrewery scene which is available at in 2011: Rockmill Brewery, whose Belgian fourstringbrewing.com beers have garnered national attention, and Neil House Brewery, whose cranberry Buckeye Lake Brewery cider made a local splash.

About 40 minutes east of Columbus is Buckeye Lake Brewery, the first new brewBut is Columbus, as the 15th largest city in ery in 2012 to have an actual brewpub the United States and the third drunkest where you can sit down and have a pint city in America according to Forbes and a panini. Buckeye Lake’s beer lineup (cheers!), thirsty for a bigger brewing includes a stout, a pale ale, an Irish red scene? ale, a blonde ale and an IPA. Well, apparently I’m not the only one who thinks so. Seven new breweries are taking up the challenge to cultivate a craft beer community in Columbus. Here are the breweries that have tapped - or hope to tap - in 2012.

Rich Hennosy owns the brewpub; he previously worked at Colorado Boy Pub and Brewery before coming back to Ohio to open Buckeye Lake. Local home brewer Mike Byrne is running the brewing operation.

Four String Brewing Co. Local bassist (hence the name) Dan Cochran’s brewery was the first of the 2012 Columbus microbreweries to have beer available to the public, with a launch

Zauber Brewing Co. Zauber released its first five flagship beers to the city over three weeks in early April in the form of a beer “tour” at several local bars. The beer lineup includes Vertigo, a german Hefeweizen; Magnum Opus, a Bel-

Seventh Son hopes to open the doors to their taproom in June, and have bottled beer available

by July. Their initial lineup of beers will include Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, an American Strong Ale, and Black Sheep, a foreign stout. Helping out with the brewing side of the business is Colin Vent, a foodie-turned-brewer with a particular sense for flavor combinations (and the Sous Chef at DeepWood) and Vlad gian Ponomarev, who has worked with largecopper ale; Stodgy Brown, a German Ale; scale production breweries like Barley’s, Buxom Blonde, a Belgian blonde; and Myopic Red, a German Red alt. The name “Za- Dogfish Head and Greenpoint. uber” means “magical” in German.

Oval Brewing Co. Oval is the only upstart Columbus brewery Geoff holds a graduate degree in brewing to receive crowd-sourced funding – they from the University of California, Davis ran a campaign on Kickstarter.com to fund and has run the brewing operations for Great Lakes Brewing and the Boston Beer $30,000 to get the brewery off the ground, and 196 thirsty locals took up the chalCompany (Sam Adams). lenge to help them surpass their goal.

Hoof Hearted Brewing Co. Taking its name from a fart joke (geddit?), Founded by Adam Benner and Walt Keys, the Oval Brewing Company, which takes its Hoof Hearted, founded by Jared Bichon and Trevor Williams, started serving beer name from OSU, plans to keg and can their beers and hopes to open by the end of to Columbus in early May. 2012. Their first beer offerings will include an IPA and a Blonde Ale. Hoof’s first available beer is an IPA called Musk of the Minotaur. Other beers in the Hoof Actual Brewing Co. lineup include Permafrost, a wheat porter whose name is derived from heavy metal band A pair of home brewers turned brewery owners, Fred Lee and Rob Camstra hope to Skeleton Witch, and Calibös, a session lager.

For all of their beers, they developed the name have the Actual Brewing Co. available in before the recipe - they clearly don’t take them- kegs and bottles by early Summer. Their selves too seriously which, hopefully like their year-round offerings will include an Imperial Stout, a Pale Ale, a Red Rye Ale, and beer, is refreshing. something they call the “The Columbus Common” style. A brewpub is planned for Seventh Son Brewing Co. downtown Columbus in the future.

If you skimmed the list of breweries and wondered, “Where’s that Born Brewing Company that I’ve been hearing about for a Bottoms up, Columbus! couple years?” Well, here it is. Due to a trademark conflict, Partners Collin Castore (Bodega, Barrel & Bottle), Jen Burton (Barrel & Bottle) and Travis Spencer

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Arts Local

When people - particularly the young people I’ve worked with over the years - think “art” they are I’m often focusing on visual art. (If I consishad a dollar for every time I heard tently a kid say, “I’m not an artist - I amazed at can’t draw”…) At GCAC we take how many a much broader view of the cool things arts, one that encompasses all there are to the disciplines: visual arts, do in Colummusic, dance, theatre, film, bus, particuevents and festivals and larly when it more. comes to the Goldstein arts. Because of

by Jami So here’s the 411 from an this incredible insider’s perspective. Hopefully richness and diyou’ll walk away with a new apversity, I struggled more than I ever preciation of how great our culthought I would writing this column. Ultitural scene is here in mately I decided to try and balance a sense Columbus, or at least one new of the bigger picture of what the arts mean cool thing to check out. to Columbus with concrete examples of the The visual arts in Columbus many vibrant arts experiences available provide the colorful canvas of that make this city so great. our lives. From the breathtaking collections of the Columbus Museum of Working for the Greater Columbus Arts Art to the innovative and internationally Council (GCAC), I am so fortunate to be a part of an organization that helps support recognized exhibitions and programming of the Wexner Center for the Arts, to smaller our arts organizations, activities and artists. They provide the foundation for all non-profit and commercial galleries like the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery, ROY G the cultural diversity we are so fortunate BIV, Ohio Art League, Lindsay Gallery, to have in Columbus.

Keny Galleries and Hawk Gallery. We also have great independent artist cooperatives As Central Ohio’s leading arts advocacy like Junctionview, Couchfire, Wild Goose group, GCAC has three primary areas of focus - advocacy, knowledge and collabora- Creative, Mother Artists at Work and Cretion. We accomplish this through distribut- ative Arts of Women, just to name a few. ing public funds to the cultural community, And for those who want a more hands-on creative experience we have the Cultural helping artists and arts organizations get the resources they need to thrive, and find- Arts Center, Glass Axis and the Idea ing ways to connect the arts to the commu- Foundry. nity.

In addition to the well-known music organizations in Columbus like Columbus SymFrom our perspective, a city without a viphony Orchestra and its famous Picnic with brant arts culture is a step back in time.

The arts are a source of entrepreneurship, the Pops series, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Music Columbus, City a focal point for urban redevelopment, a Music Columbus, the Columbus area has reason to visit our city and an outlet for human creativity that spills over to innova- produced an astounding array of worldclass musical talent in every style from tion in the business sector and economic jazz to doo-wop to country-western to punk development for our city. rock to big band to hip-hop. Columbus’ musiIn the coming months, GCAC will be laying cally vibrant community has nurtured the talents of such artists as Nancy Wilson, the groundwork for a model of public/priDwight Yoakam, Scrawl, the Royal Crescent vate investment and return, and working to build strong consensus around the criti- Mob, Howlin’ Maggie, Bow Wow, the New cal role the arts play in the success of the Bomb Turks and Rascal Flatts. Some of these musicians have achieved great sucColumbus region. The goal is to make the arts a significant economic driver, invigor- cess and fame in the music business, others have chosen to remain at home and are ating our community today and ensuring just as worthy of recognition for their imits vitality tomorrow. mense talent. Columbus is also home to the

only independently owned and operated alternative station in the top 100 markets in the entire country, CD102.5, which regularly provides airtime for local bands and encourages attendance at live concerts by offering low-price tickets.

From the beautiful classical productions of BalletMet to the talents of dancers out of OSU like Bebe Miller and Twyla Tharp, the Dance scene in Columbus is really hoppin’ (and leapin’ and breakin’) in Columbus. In addition, more grass roots and communityoriented efforts like Feverhead and TRANSIT ARTS provide the untrained and younger audiences opportunities to try out their moves in a supportive environment.

There is so much happening in Columbus theatre right now; it seems the whole city’s a stage. From the Broadway and nationally touring shows that CAPA presents to the quality equity productions at CATCO, to emerging theatre ensembles and venues like AVLT, Mad Lab and Short North Stage there truly is something to fit everyone’s taste.

The Chris Awards, one of the most prestigious film competitions in the U.S. and the oldest of its kind in North America. The Wexner Center regularly shows films you can’t see anywhere else in the Midwest and the Gateway Film Center and Drexel Theatres support independent films and community collaborations.

Organizations like Franklin Park Conservatory, COSI and King Arts Complex offer residents and visitors alike a multi-disciplinary experience that gives families great opportunities to combine learning and the arts in a fun, interactive way.

Add to all of the above the exciting festival season that’s about to kick off and includes, of course, GCAC’s own Columbus Arts Festival, which returns to the riverfront June 13, the Asian Festival, Comfest, DooDah Parade, Independent’s Day and many, many more.

So hats off to everyone who makes opportunities like these available every day, and everyone who participates and enjoys Shadowbox Live’s return to downtown has them. We are all part of keeping Columbus’ cultural scene thriving and everything we been a boon to the Brewery District, and can do to strengthen our community in a their colorful and creative productions serve as the perfect entry point for anyone creative way is making who questioned whether they would enjoy our city an even better place to live, work and live theatre. visit, not just for the Columbus is home to the Columbus Interna- artists, but for all of us. tional Film + Video Festival, also known as

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Crafting Local

share my work with the ular (May 19-20) has an environmenCentral Ohio public. tally friendly focus like Team Chipmunk’s amazing kids’ clothes fashioned I was dubbed “Craft Masineau t r a One of the things that entirely from recycled and upcycled maM ter” and designated to cover y

by Mar I love about Columbus terials. North Market’s Artisan Sundays Columbus’ arts and crafts is that there are abundant opportu- (hey, I created that one!) started as one community for this dynamic nities to buy and sell handmade artifacts lowly Sunday per month in 2008 and new publication. Do I have the credenhave been so successful that we gradutials? Gosh, I hope so. Perhaps you pur- at local events throughout the year.

Some of the more prominent ones inated to occupying the North Market’s chased one of my purple or polka-dot clude the Community Festival Street outdoor plaza every Sunday from May chairs back in the day (“the day” being Fair (June 22-24) that has flourished through October this year. Spring, Sumcirca 16 years ago), or maybe more recently you’ve acquired a set of coasters and thrived for 40 years featuring arti- mer and Fall Flea (Spring edition on May sans from hippies selling hand-dipped tie- 8 in the Fireproof Parking lot in the at ComFest with images of the Short dyes to hand-thrown ceramics to Short North) offer options for artisans North, the Blue Danube or colorfully ilphotography to hand-blown glass (for toto sell excess or outdated inventory in lustrated luchador masks. I’ve been enbacco use only) and everything up and an artsy, hip urban flea market. And the gaged in crafty pursuits in Cbus since 1996 when I jumped headlong and with down and in between. Independents’ Day list goes on (and on) to neighborhood (September 15) celebrates “independent and community events and festivals little experience but lots of enthusiasm culture, commerce and creativity” and year-round throughout Central Ohio. into an artsy enterprise known as has an entire alley dedicated to arts, Transformations. crafts and local vendors. Pearl Alley Locally handcrafted items have become such an illustrious business that there Transformations was my gallery of artis- Market (Tuesdays and Fridays May through October) in downtown Columbus are multiple retail outlets in town that tically altered vintage furniture. Yard is an urban incubator for local entrepre- tout local crafts. The short list includes sale, flea market and thrift store finds Wholly Craft opened in Clintonville in were painted, decoupaged and otherwise neurs from artisans and farmers to embellished, turning them into gloriously restaurateurs. Craftin’ Outlaws founded 2005 and features “hip, handmade in 2005 (event generally held in Octogoods” from more than 100 artisans vibrant functional folk art that I sold ber) is Columbus’ original alternative both local and nationwide. Celebrate from my shop at 2nd and High for five craft fair. This ain’t your grandma’s (or Local is a non-profit retail store in Easyears. When I returned to “real world” ton Town Center that “showcases the employment where I didn’t get to create even your mama’s) craft fair. The artisans at Craftin’ Outlaws construct unbest of Ohio-produced handmade and arand paint and craft every day, I still tisan goods.” You know there’s a market sought imaginative outlets for the crafty conventional creations like the funky vinyl handbags of Flamestich or the for locally crafted goods when there’s an side that I exercised on evenings and unique hand knit items by local fashion entire (very successful) store at Easton weekends (though on a slightly smaller scale than the desks, dressers and tables designer Torn Angel (you can find them dedicated to it! What the Rock?! In the Short North features a different artist I had been adorning). Thankfully, I found both on Etsy and ogle their incredible handiwork). Its newer cousin, Etsy Team monthly as well as work by several local and continue to find plenty of places to Columbus’ four-year-old Eco-Chic Craftac- crafters. PM Gallery opened in the Short

North in 1980 and deals exclusively in handmade wares. When PM Gallery opened it focused on the works of owners Michael Secrest (a painter) and Maria Galloway and their friends. Today they represent more than 300 artists and craftspeople from Columbus and beyond. For those with serious artistic acumen it’s an honor to be featured in such esteemed venues around town as the Columbus Museum of Art and the Ohio Statehouse gift stores. And if you do happen to be seeking items like your grandma might have made, Columbus has you covered. German Village’s Golden Hobby Shop is chock full of gifts handmade by senior citizens from around Central Ohio.

So the next time you need a gift or a gewgaw, get thyself to one of Columbus’ splendid events or shops that feature local artisans and crafters. This city is home to hundreds (thousands?!) of creative folks making inimitable items and artwork. And if you are one of them, or you know of something fabulous going on in the Columbus craft scene and you want a shot at being featured in this column, drop me an email at vespamary@gmail.com and convince me of your brilliance. I am always eager to learn about artistic endeavors and I’m even more excited now that I have a place to share!

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Listening Local: The Regrettes

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ing doo-wop progressions while Scoppa maintains up-tempo soul beats. Believe me when I say that no one rocks the floor tom [drum] like Scoppa – just go to a show and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Then there’s Dennis Tanner on guitar, who apparently can play any genre of music he pleases with ease. In the past three months, I’ve seen Dennis in three different bands, each sounds completely different, all of which rocked my socks (not an easy feat). It’s like getting a box of chocolates that doesn’t have any nasty ones in it.

“I said one time we should write a There are few feelings in life song called ‘Don’t like the growing anticipation to iker e W Talk Back’ beh s o hear a brand new band for the

by J cause Mehgan first time. says that all the time, and The quaint, cozy venue Rumba Café was that it should sound kind of Ray Charlesy (in my head I was thinking along the packed wall-to-wall with eager patrons, lines of ‘Hit the Road Jack’),” Scoppa all curiously awaiting the first live performance of a rag-tag, All-Star lineup of said. “The next day Lizzy says, ‘I wrote ‘Don’t Talk Back’ and it has a call-and-relocal musicians. With members from bands Burglar, The Dirty Girls and Psy- sponse vocal pattern and an Etta Jameschic Wheels to name a few, no one really style blues breakdown.’ We were just on “Playing in the Regrettes is sort of like knew what type of music to expect. And the same page right away.” being part of the Voltron Lion Force,” then it started.

Morris and Hutchinson give all new Tanner said. “Everyone knows their role meaning to the phrase “Main Attracin the band and plays it well. When we Have you ever become so enthralled and tion.”

They will easily get your attention, unite as a band we are a force to be recktaken away by a song that you just can’t and I’m willing to bet could keep even oned with.” help but scream out “Hell, YES!!!”? Well, the most attention-deficient individuals Columbus, meet the Regrettes, and conenamored with songs like, “Don’t Talk Well, I hope you’ve taken this as a learnsider this your issued warning: They Back,” “Sweet Baby” and “This Means ing experience – and walk away with have an arsenal of songs that will make War.” One singer is kind of sweet, the some useful knowledge. Now you can go you scream, shout, smile and, of course, other is somewhat spicy, but they both and tell your friends about this new dance. With an old-school, Motown-y feel are loaded with soul and have the pipes band that is emerging on the local music mixed with a groovy, semi-rockish kind to back it up.

Oh yeah, two more words scene, and only you know about it. of sound, this band has tapped into the about these ladies: Tambourine ExtravaThey’ll think you’re super cool. Tell them best past and present music styles to ganza! that going to this show is a super-crazyrekindle that undeniable and inherent sexy-fun time, and that it’s as good, if need to get up and move.

So is it soulful rock? Is it bluesy 60’s not better than one can anticipate. funk?

Whatever it is, it’s well balanced.

They’ll be blown away and ask, “What’s Drummer Adam Scoppa said lead vocalKeyboardist Erica Lyn Sparks and the name of that band again?” Then you ists Lizzy Morris and Mehgan Hutchinbassist Dan Barnes hold down the drivshould lean over, as if it were a secret, son have a knack for writing songs like

and gently whisper “…the Regrettes.”

Festival Season Warm weather is upon us, and with it comes some of the city’s best offerings: spending a day in the park, grabbing drinks just before sunset on a bar patio, and of course festival season.

It seems like there are new festivals popping up around Columbus every year.

From heritage festivals, community festivals and all kinds of music festivals summer is the prime time to keep your ear to the ground and stay in the know with all of the various local festivals and events. Here is a glimpse of what is on tap this summer: June 1-3: Columbus Art Fest (@ Scioto Mile) 15-17: Pride Weekend (Short North/Downtown) 22-24: Comfest (@ Goodale Park) July 3: Red, White, and Boom (Downtown) 13: Columbus Food Truck & Cart Fest (Columbus Commons) 20-22: Jazz & RibFest (Downtown) Stay tuned to BusTown Reviews at www.BusTownMusic.Blogspot.com and remember to check out the BusTown Music Podcasts for exclusive interviews and songs from local Columbus musicians.

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“Coo-Coo” for Spring/Summer Trends

raid your brother or boyfriend’s closet for their sports coat, and this doesn’t mean shoulder pads are back in.

One of Columbus’ finest boutiques, Rowe, displays a few samples on their blog: http://lovelifelivefashion.

Spring is in the air and summer is just around the wordpress.com/2012/05/04/runwaycorner. Well, I to-rowe-way/. think we all

by Thom know how as McC Shoes and bags are somehow both lure Ohio’s weather loud and elegant this year. Prada has can be schizophrenic, a pair of pumps that have leather but just because the weather is a bit green and yellow flames flying from the “coo-coo” doesn’t mean your wardrobe has back of the shoe (maybe inspired by The to be as well.

Hunger Games?). Not looking to go quite as loud? Then be sure to stop by Jinny But wait, I may have spoken too soon. (http://shopjinny.com/footwear.html) in the Short North. I was just in the boutique You see, this season’s trends are actually the other day while being taken on a quick about putting colors and patterns together shopping excursion, and I was amazed by that really aren’t supposed to fit. Rememthe unique and stylish selection of ladies ber when you were told to never mix footwear. And color blocking is definitely stripes and plaids? Throw that advice out! apparent with a bag from Celine, which We’re in a new year where almost anyshowcases bright red, blue, yellow and thing goes. If there is a time when you rewhite. Valentino has a “clear” hit with a ally couldn’t go wrong with your fashion, clutch showcasing not only a clear casing it’s pretty much this year. But I’m sure I’ll but also gold decals, chain and latch. You be out and about tomorrow just to find may not be able to find Valentino’s clear that somehow someone has proven me clutch in Columbus, but Ladybird carries a wrong by trying to bring back Madonna’s pretty amazing House of Harlow 1960 Orpointed bras or Prince’s permed hair. lina Box Clutch http://www.ladybirdfashSorry folks, these particular two items are ion.com/products-page/handbags/house-ofstill fashion no-nos. Let’s get to the highharlow-1960-orlina-box-clutch/. lights of the 2012’s trends.

Women – Bold bright colors like yellow, pink, blue and orange work well together as solids or in color blocking. Dresses and suits are not as form fitting this year. As a matter of fact, they have a bit of masculinity to them. However, this doesn’t mean

Ready to hit the beach or the pool? This is the most nervous moment for a lot of women, but you ladies can breathe easily this year, literally. High wasted is in! High wasted bottoms will allow you to breathe a bit more freely and have an extra scoop of

that Jeni’s Spendid Ice Cream. Regular two pieces are still in as well, and the hot colors are shiny pinks and blues. On the walk to the beach or pool, be sure to wear an animal print cover up with a large, beautiful, bulky necklace from Columbus jewelry designer Danielle Benson of Nontle Jewelry (http://www.nontlejewelry.com).

to replace my outdated v-necks.

Short swim trunks that show your muscular legs are in. Board shorts are only for the walk to the beach or pool so you don’t scare the children. Torso, located in the Short North, should have their new line of swim shorts out by now.

Guys – Shiny suits and blue suits are a GO, and even the double-breasted suit is making a comeback. Check out Columbus suit designer Gary Jones of Jones Select (http://www.jonescustomclothing.com/).

Gary works with you to figure your style, and then he creates a one-of-a-kind suit just for you.

Now, let’s have a serious talk about flip flops, sandals and bare feet. If you are going to expose your toes that have been cramped up in dark, damp boots and hot, sweaty shoes all winter, get a freaking pedicure! Gentlemen, there is absolutely nothing wrong with guys getting pedicures, and you will only need one pedicure to last you all summer. It’s quite okay to pamper Suede wing tips and bright colored soles your feet - they’ll love you for it, and your are two big hits for 2012. You can easily friends and loved ones will love you for it find these types of shoes at Nordstrom at as well. My go-to spot for my summer pediEaston Town Center. cure is Charles Penzone (http://www.charlespenzone.com/). They Rolling your pants up above the ankles is have these amazing massage chairs that definitely trending, but let me warn you be- you get to sit in while they pamper your fore you go and do this. Please, know that feet. this doesn’t work with all body types. Find your high quality denim at High Street Now that you have some fashion trend adDenim vice, you can safely walk the streets of the (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hightrendy Short North without judging eyes Street-Denim/118097618206204 ) or upon you. Those that stare at you will just Brigade (http://www.clothingbrigade.com/ be envious of your stylish fashion sense. ). Both are located in the Short North.

Denim shirts are a hit, but don’t go digging Enjoy your spring and summer, and rein your attic for the one you had in the member that SPF is always fashionable! early 90s.

No deep V-necks for 2012. Yeah, I’m disappointed in this too. There goes half of my tshirt drawer! However, I’ll be visiting American Apparel for regular crew necks

An eye for many things, Thomas McClure is not only the President of CMH Fashion Week but also the ED of Greater Columbus Film Commission.

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Sporting Local With summer upon us, you’ve found that itch to get out, get active, and enjoy the sporty aspects of Columbus. Perhaps you’re still carrying a little of the hibernating winter weight or maybe you’re looking for some activities to keep your kids busy while they’re not in school. Maybe you want to be a lazy spectator, parking your tush on a bleacher seat while you chow down on overpriced nachos and beer. Keep reading and I’ll make sure your sporty summer itch is satisfactorily scratched.

The simplest approach for you or your kids to get into action this summer is to join an organized league of whatever sport tickles your fancy. Columbus is full of organizations catering to sports for all ages, genders and skill levels. Rather than list a slew of random leagues, finding what you’re looking for is simple: Google it! Search for the sport, youth or adult and gender or co-ed, and voila: you will likely find a league that fits your needs.

whacking the tee more than the ball, I never played baseball or a similar sport. Well, last summer, overcoming the nightmares of my coach Olsen yelling at me for

by Pete breaking his tee, I ventured onto the diamond once more to play softball, and it was an absolute blast. I slowly developed the basic skills to not be completely useless on the field, and I am now preparing for Season Two. Many leagues in Columbus will have options for beginners and new players, including the ability to match you with a team. Take the leap and satisfy that random curiosity you have always had in, say, Frisbee golf. (Seriously, what is Frisbee golf, and is it as fun as everyone who has ever played it professes it to be? A trip to the Blendon Woods Metro Park may be the place to start.)

Do not - I repeat, DO NOT - get roped into coaching your kid’s Little League team. Okay, fine, I guess someone has to Consider these two tips for taking the or- coach the team, and I am grateful for all the coaches I had growing up. Just don’t ganizational approach to your sporting let it be you. When you become coach, summer: you turn what is supposed to be free babysitting into a pain-in-the-rear obligaTry something new. I grew up playing most of the traditional sports, but aside tion. Figuring out drills for practice, from a disastrous summer of T-ball spent dealing with parents who whine about

the amount of playing time their kid is getting - believe me, unless you are really dying for the experience, avoid it.

And don’t let some other parents sucker you into the job with promises that they’ll be available to help you out whenever they can. They are lying.

Carter to La La Land and brought in the good, hardworking, Midwesterner Jack Johnson.

Okay, back on track.

The last sort of sporting option for the summer is that of the spectator. Nothing If a less structured approach to sport is beats catching a Clippers game at Huntmore your style, Columbus, of course, ington Park on a nice summer day. Be has you covered. As the host city of the extra savvy with your dollar by checking famed Memorial Golf Tournament, why their promotions schedule for a game not work on your golf game this summer, with dime-a-dogs, 50-cent wings or $1 or even try it out for the first time? A ribs. It’s a particularly exciting time to great place to start is the Westerville watch the team as they are playing to Golf Center. It has an excellent driving three-peat as Triple-A national champirange and offers golf lessons for both ons. If soccer is more your game, don adults and children. Or, if you want the your black and yellow and go catch a outing to be more fun than what seems Crew game. The team recently welcomed like practice, WGC also has miniature Frankie Hejduk back in an administragolf (makes sense) and batting cages tive capacity, so join the ever-committed (completely unrelated to golf… don’t ask Nordecke in cheering on the squad. me).

Still don’t know what to do? Do I have to Another great option, particularly on a do everything for you? Find the closest day when it is raining or too hot outside, park to your home and walk around it a is going for some ice skating at one of few times. Go biking along the Olentangy the Chiller ice rinks scattered around River. Drive up to Alum Creek and rent a town. Be sure to check their website for paddleboat for a few hours. Do someopen skate times. If you want some help thing, Columbus. Get active. while you do so, go to one of their “learn Pete Olsen is a recent graduate of the Ohio State to skate” or “learn to play hockey” sesUniversity College of sions. Let’s be honest, a few laps around Law. Olsen Moritz created the blog the rink this summer and you could “Wide Rights,” providing inprobably make the roster of our Blue formation and commentary on gay rights and the sports Jackets. I kid, I kid. The Jackets sure industry. Read more at started to turn their season around www.WideRights.com after they shipped the prima donna Jeff

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Trivia Local Recently Columbus has been gaining momentum in the local movement: buy local, play local, live local. So it’s only time that Columbus has an outlet in the form of a new publication to help all of us make the most out of this amazing town.

I’ve spent the past few years organizing fun/social events all over town and I’m happy to be able to share all of my local wanderings and hot spots. Columbus covers a lot of land area, but for those of you willing to travel the extra 10-15 min out of your comfort zone, there is so much to discover.

So, where to start? What is everyone interested in? Where should we go first?

With so many questions, there can only be one answer: Live Trivia! Forget the dull, anti-social, tech-complicated days of playing trivia with an electronic box on a TV. Over the last year, trivia has changed, grown and become the choice weeknight out for thousands of people.

The best part is, you’re sure to be able to find a bar that hosts a trivia night near

your neighborhood.

For those of you who have not come out of the shadontie M y e r ows yet, let me o

by C explain what goes on during a live trivia show. These events typically last around 2 hours where an emcee announces questions over a P.A. Teams then have a few minutes (about the duration of 1 song that the emcee plays) to turn in their answer.

There is generally a good deal of playful banter from the host and amongst the teams creating a very fun and social environment. At the end of the game, the top three teams win prizes in the form of gift cards to the bar or restaurant they are playing in. If you’re looking for some cheap beer and appetizers, two hours of free entertainment and the possibility of prizes, then you should check out a local trivia night!

Also, if the emcee is sick or unavailable, their trivia is canceled that week. A more polished enterprise is the Columbus Trivia Challenge. Most known for their shows at Grandview Café, the CTC offers eight different locations around town. They are much more consistent and professional than the in-house trivia shows and have a solid following of regular teams. If you want to have a measuring contest to see who’s got the best package, you’d have to go with Last Call Productions. This massive trivia network boasts 18 locations all over Columbus. They also offer different types of trivia games: general trivia, name-thattune music trivia, and an all-puzzles game called Bar Buffalo. They are also the only group in town offering seasonal trivia leagues with top prizes of $1,000 cash for the top teams.

Trivia nights are one of the best ways to break up the workweek without spending The question now is where to go? There too much money or staying out too late. are literally dozens upon dozens of Based off of the sheer growth of trivia places to go. A few bars run their own venues over the last year or two, it’s trivia in-house like Gresso’s in German safe to say it is more popular than Village or Fado Irish Pub in Easton. They karaoke, and in my opinion, way more come up with their own questions and fun! game format, which is still a fun time, A few things to keep in mind if you’re but can be inconsistent week to week.

looking to take part in a trivia night: Team sizes are limited, so if you have a big group, you’ll probably be broken up into several teams.

Cheating is not allowed. If you’re caught using your cell phone, smart phone, iPad, laptop, desktop, magic 8-ball or dog, you’ll be disqualified!

Be sure to arrive early to secure your table. Reservations are not usually allowed on trivia nights and venues can fill up quickly.

Depending on the venue, some can be family friendly and some can be quite rowdy and raunchy. Be sure to call ahead of time if you are easily insulted or are looking to insult.

Most trivia locations and schedules can be found on the websites below. You can also check with your local pub to see if they host their own in-house games.

Columbus Trivia Challenge – www.ColumbusTrivia.com Last Call Productions – www.LastCallusa.com

Convening Local One of the most fascinating aspects of working at Experience Columbus, the convention and visitors bureau of Greater Columbus, is the chance to observe the many and varied interests that bring people together for a convention or meeting.

Events may be educational, sales-oriented or entertaining. Some are very serious and businesslike; others may seem over-the-top or just plain weird. Looking at the lineup for the next several months, it would seem to be all fun and games.

But enough of that.

Back to the fun and games.

Fans of Academy Award Best Pick e e h ture winner “The C

by Brian Artist” will be drawn to Cinevent, May 25-28, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Conference Center. It’s a gathering of devotees of silent and early sound films, and collectors of motion pictures and related items. Movies are screened from mid-day Friday to mid-day Monday (with a few hours off to sleep!) over Memorial Day Weekend. Dealers fill more than 170 tables with film, video, sound recordings, But conventions, meetings and trade posters, stills, lobby cards, books, autoshows are all serious business when it comes to their impact on our community. graphs - everything imaginable associYou may be surprised to learn that Expe- ated with film. rience Columbus helped host more than Monsters and other scary types invade 600 meetings in 2011 that were atJune 8-10 for the Midwest Haunters tended by more than 2 million people.

Convention at the Greater Columbus And according to Destination ManageConvention Center and Hyatt Regency. ment International, delegates spend an average of $1,036 per event or $290 per It’s the largest Halloween show of its kind in the US, with an international auday, staying an average of 3.5 nights. dience of haunted attraction industry That money supports our hotels, along with the restaurants, shops and attrac- professionals, owners and enthusiasts who come for shopping, entertainment, tions we all enjoy. And visitors pay taxes, which lowers the tax bill for all of education and tours. Weekend seminars focus on acting, makeup, props, haunt us who live here. business and haunt design. Professional

education topics include creating realistic zombies and scary scenes, incorporating animatronics and using the latest in technical lighting and sound. Don’tmiss Saturday events include a trade show, Monster Makeup Wars and the Monster Masquerade Party, which is open to the public.

Time Travel is the theme of this year’s Origins Game Fair, May 30 - June 3 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. This is one of the longest-running and largest conventions in the world for people who enjoy playing games. Participants can take part in open gaming or a wide variety of scheduled games, including tabletop, miniatures, role-playing, live-action role-playing, traditional, collectible card games and more. Exhibitors display the newest from today’s game manufacturers and publishers. And in the immortal words of The Big Bang Theory’s Sheldon Cooper, “Bazinga!” This year, they are getting Wil Wheaton, best known for his portrayals of Wesley Crusher on the television series, Star Trek: The Next Generation. Other notable celebrity guests include Felicia Day of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along, and Adrienne Wilkinson of Xena, The Warrior Princess. Day passes are available.

If you see some cool cars toolin’ around

town July 6-8, that’s because the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association’s PPG Nationals is at the Ohio Expo Center. The giant event features more than 6,000 rods, customs, classics, muscle cars, street machines and trucks through 1972, vendor and manufacturer displays, a huge swap meet, a Poker Run, nostalgia stage shows, nightly parties and free entertainment for the kids.

August 9-12, an army of dastardly villains and a legion of courageous heroes will descend on downtown Columbus for PulpFest 2012 at the Hyatt Regency. The annual convention is a gathering of collectors, dealers and fans of vintage pulp fiction - the cheap, escapist entertainment of the early- to mid-20th century.

(The magazines were known as “the pulps” because of the low-grade paper on which they were printed.) The event attracts pulp aficionados from across the U.S. and Canada.

So, if you run into a monster, a hardboiled detective, a zombie or a warrior princess wearing a convention nametag this summer, welcome them to Columbus. Tell them we’re glad they’re here.

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plans call for it to open in mid-2013.

will include nearly $1 million in local art spread throughout its spacious lobby, George Berardi is also advancing plans restaurant, bar and 532 rooms. The defor 102 apartments nearby at Spring and velopers are also taking High Street’s Neilston. The “Discovery Commons” proj- Arch City theme to a new level with an ect would likely include some new first angular glass skyway over High Street floor retail. The project is estimated at to the Convention Center. This property $11.5 million and will include some unis not just a nice place to fly that Hilton derground parking. flag, it is a game changer for the local industry, setting the stage for winning While renting is nothing new in the new national conventions, sports, conShort North, there are some major ference and event business. pieces of the property puzzle finally getting fit into place. Serious plan rewrites Not to ever be outdone in the world of and a change of ownership seem to be art, Ron Pizzuti’s team is moving toward letting the prime real estate at the corfull implementation on plans to open a ner of Hubbard and 830 N. High St. be new gallery for his collection. The Short developed. The uber-local Wagenbrenner North’s former United Commercial TravDevelopment Co. is working with Elford elers Building is going under the knife Development Ltd. to take over what was and will be connected to a new boutique once the Ibiza condo’s dream location. hotel and office project. Pizzuti staffed Called “The Hubbard,” the proposed proj- up on local talent before starting his ect will offer five stories with 68 apart- quest, hiring Rebecca Ibel from her ments over retail shops and are keeping gallery to curate his collection. the proposal for a 250-space parking garage.

Speaking of big works of art, the Main Street Bridge (yes, I love it, I think this Elford is also engaged in the rebirth of bridge is art) is about to have a new the very imposing Fireproof Building at partner connecting downtown to 1024 North High, where they plan to Franklinton, COSI and the Scioto Peninbuild apartments. Rumors also are circu- sula. Just north of the new Milepost lating about a new restaurant next door 229’s great patio is the Town-Rich as part of the project.

Bridge, and it is almost done. Make sure to check it out when you head down to Also hot for 2012 - hotel development. the Scioto Mile for festivals this summer.

Two new hotel properties are about to Michael S. Brown joins Live Local’s writers club as change the urban scenery in the Short a resident of Harrison West, a frequenter of urban North and Convention Center districts, events and local festivals, the Director of Developand developers may be looking at anment/Public Affairs for Experience Columbus and a other half dozen projects for future member of the City of Columbus Downtown Commission. years.

The primest slice of real Those of us Living estate about to be apartLocal can’t help but noment-ized is the western tice there is a lot of den w o r parcels off the Columbus B . velopment in Columbus. el S

by Micha Commons. Running along It’s a constant topic on High north from Rich Street will be blogs and among the two new buildings with 23,000 square urban chatting class debating how all the projects stack up against feet of shops, restaurants and some fine new patios lining the first floor and 302 “visions” of what makes a great city. apartments filling floors two through For me, the answer is simple - the center six. Overlooking the park and the new Bicentennial Pavilion will be an upper level of the city has to be as mixed up, interesting, densely packed and colorful as its swimming pool. Residents will have access to underground parking. Yes, it is people. Great cities soar beyond any block’s collection of brick, steel or glass. brick, why do people act surprised about The city is a neighborhood best seen on seeing more brick for mid-sized buildings? They call its design “Georgian,” but foot or bike. It lives in the sights and I’m not an architect so can’t attest to smells and sensory pops, the strangers and friends constantly mixing, the work- how literal they are interpreting the style. Personally, the renderings remind ers, the wanderers and the occasional me of a great apartment I had during spot of unexpected peace. In Columbus, downtown is finally coming into its own college in Chicago; I loved that place. A with 100,000 or so of us living, working, major national player, Carter, is developeating, shopping and playing. Balancing ing the project and they are working with local companies Moody Nolan, Inc. the office tower and Starbucks, we’re and the Columbus Downtown Developlucky to have cool new condos, apartments and Café Brioso. Parks and alleys, ment Corporation. Look for them to break ground by the end of summer and buses, bikes and cabs, colleges and fire stations, cops and even those paper-sell- to open in late 2014. ing guys play roles in the new downtown The Edwards Company is moving forsprouting after decades of decline. ward a major new apartment project on East Long Street near their NeighborThe hot urban projects right now for neighborhoods in and around downtown: hood Launch condos. The site will be home to 260 units near the new Hills Apartments. From studios to town homes, new rentals are driving the next Market and a proposed Elizabeth Lessner Bar. These units will be close to not phase of redevelopment in the heart of only downtown businesses, but also the city. A potent mix of high demand and bank financing for new deals is driv- Columbus State Community College and the Columbus College of Art and Design. ing this reality, with Columbus having Plans call for two 130-unit buildings, in a The Hilton Columbus Downtown is movone of the nation’s top 10 tightest mar$25 million project on two acres. The ing rapidly toward a fall 2012 opening kets for apartments, currently around first building will start this summer and and, among the many things we love, it

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Announcing the 2012-2013 Season

AVENUE Q Music & Lyrics By: Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx, written by: Jeff Whitty Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx

12 DATES of CHRISTMAS

THE NEVERENDING STORY

By: Ginna Hoben

Based on the novel by: Michael Ende

Dec. 6–23, 2012 Studio Three, Riffe Center

Dec. 7–9, 2012 | Shedd Theatre, CPAC

RED By: John Logan

Aug. 1–19, 2012 | Studio One, Riffe Center

Feb. 13–Mar. 3, 2013 Studio One, Riffe Center

BENGAL TIGER at the BAGHDAD ZOO

FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE

By: Rajiv Joseph

Adapted by: David S. Craig

PETER and the WOLF Apapted by: Steven C. Anderson from the musical composition of Sergei Prokofiev

July 6–8, 2012 | Shedd Theatre, CPAC

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Written by: Steven C. Anderson Jan. 18–27, 2013 | Studio One, Riffe Center Produced in association with Columbus State Community College

ENCYCLOPEDIA BROWN By: Donald Sobol Adapted by: Steven C. Anderson

SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE! By: Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall & George Keating,

Oct. 10–28, 2012 | Studio Two, Riffe Center

Music & lyrics by: Louis Jordan By: Clarke Peters

July 20–22, 2012 | Shedd Theatre, CPAC

May 1–26, 2013 Studio Two, Riffe Center

THE TALES of BEATRIX POTTER

Apr. 5–7, 2013 | Shedd Theatre, CPAC

THE STORY of my LIFE

By: Beatrix Potter

By: Finnegan Kruckemeyer Performed by: Terrapin Puppet Theatre

Music & lyrics by: Neil Bartram By: Brian Hill Nov. 28–Dec. 16, 2012 Studio Two, Riffe Center

Adapted by: Steven C. Anderson

Nov. 9–18, 2012 | Studio One, Riffe Center

Music & Lyrics by: Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall, and Tom Yohe

BOATS May 3–5, 2013 | Studio One, Riffe Center Produced in association with The Wexner Center for the Arts

Ohio Theatre Ticket Office 614-469-0939. Groups of 10 or more: 614-719-6900.

1-800-745-3000 & outlets ticketmaster.com CATCOisTheatre.org

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“Why doesn’t everyone bank at a credit union?”

same services as banks, there is one very large and important difference Banking. Everyone has finanbetween us. Banks cial needs, and most people see have stockholders banking as a necessary evil. To s a to whom they m o me, the word “evil” means having anda Th m have to answer A y b to “press 2 now” more than once and earn a profit, but to talk to someone, hearing the credit unions are owned by our memphrase “because that’s our policy,” bers – YOU! If you bank at a credit or not having a local contact I can call to union, you own a share in the not-fortalk about my account. But the word “evil” doesn’t necessarily have to enter profit financial cooperative whose fiduciary responsibility is to maximize your into the equation for your personal or profits and save you the most money on business finances because of two other your banking services. words: “credit unions!”

nancial products and services with great rates and lower fees because that’s their main responsibility as financial cooperatives.

Credit unions also exist to support their local communities. Just like there are “Shop Local” and “Eat Local” efforts in our communities, “Bank Local” is also something you can do – and it too supports the local economy because your money stays right here in Central Ohio where it belongs. You’ll see credit unions all over the city supporting schools with financial literacy initiatives, hosting community events, volunteering at soup kitchens, coordinating cash mobs to benMany credit unions still offer free checkefit local businesses and so much more.

Consumers’ dwindling expectations of fiing accounts, and are widely known for nancial institutions these days, although This all sounds great, I’m sure, but understandable, is frustrating for me as their great rates on auto loans, credit cards, home mortgages and more. Just you’re probably wondering, “Why would I an employee of Members First Credit like banks, credit unions are also federwant to join a credit union?” While Union here in Columbus because I know ally insured.

Our federal agency is called everything I mentioned above is a good from first-hand experience that people the National Credit Union Administrareason to bank with a credit union, my can expect fantastic service from the tion and you can learn more at number one answer would be the people. place where they bank. Television and www.ncua.gov.

Bottom line: we’re safe I always leave credit union conferences newspaper reports over the last couple and secure! and visits with other credit unions of years have shown massive discord thinking, “People who work in credit among consumers toward big banks, and unions are the nicest I’ve ever met!” And I always think to myself, “if people only Credit unions have been around a long time.

In fact, the first credit union in the members of my credit union often comknew about credit unions!”

United States was founded in 1908 for a ment how our office feels like “Cheers” group of immigrant mill workers to pro- when they walk in: everyone knows But many people have misconceptions vide them a safe place to save their their name. about what credit unions are, who can money and gain access to reasonable utilize a credit union, or what financial credit. And since that time, thousands of If you know me personally or follow me products and services they offer. credit unions have cropped up all across on Twitter or Facebook, you probably the country that have been providing fi- know that I LOVE working for a credit While credit unions offer most of the

union because I talk about it all the time.

I happened into a job in this industry when I graduated from Wittenberg University in 2002. I thought it would be a great “first job” for a couple of years and something that would be great to put on my resume. But I fell in love with the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People” and the cooperative spirit among credit unions.

What I used to think was a way to get my foot in the door somewhere else has turned out to be my career, as well as that of thousands of people nationally who go to bat for people every day to help them save money on their banking services, repair their credit, purchase homes, send their kids to college, start savings funds, or just transact their daily banking needs.

It would be accurate if you say that joining a credit union is the responsible thing to do for your finances and the community. But equally as important on my list is that it makes me feel good to work with such great people and know that we are helping people with their money every single day. And in case you are now asking yourself, “Why doesn’t everyone bank at a credit union?” you can visit www.asmarterchoice.org to find a local credit union and learn more!

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Three Dog Night

The Music of Led Zeppelin

Friday, June 15

Saturday, July 7

Larry Baird, conductor

Brent Havens, conductor

Legendary music icons perform hits you know and love!

Come hear the â&#x20AC;&#x153;sheer blast and power â&#x20AC;? of a full rock band and the Symphony performing The Music of Led Zeppelin!

The Tempta Temptations Saturday, June 16 Bob Farrell, conductor Listed as one of the top 50 bands of all time!

Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx Saturday, July 14 Arnie Roth, conductor

Saturday, June 23

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Diane Louie, conductor Spend an evening with one of the premier male vocalists in contemporary music.

The OSU Marching Band with fireworks Friday & Saturday, July 27 & 28 Albert-George Schram & Jonathan Waters, conductors Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Pride of the Buckeyesâ&#x20AC;? and fireworks!

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Giving Local You’re a Philanthropist

each month. The great part is you only volunteer for the projects that interest you. You can sign up on their email list to get the monthly list delivered straight to your inbox.

of the more difficult, bulky items taking up your space.

The furniture you’ve been collecting because of your redecorating or the five It’s true. You are a different moves you’ve done in the last philanthropist. You five years can help a family getting back think philanthropists Got time but not into the on its feet. The Furniture Bank of Cenare limited to the 1%, valaske o physical labor? Contact one tral Ohio will pick up the furniture from K n a y or that you need to

by R of your favorite non-profits your home for free and ensure that it have money like Bill to see if they are in need of your skills. goes to a family in need of turning their Gates or Warren Buffett Non-profits are always looking for people house into a home. Check out their webor be a big company with a foundation? to volunteer to assist with marketing, site, www.furniturebankcoh.org, for stoWell, I’m here to set the record straight. communications, strategy and more. ries on families who have been helped Anyone can be a philanthropist. Every Find your opportunity online with and a list of furniture they are seeking. time you donate money, volunteer your Sparked (www.sparked.com). time or skills, or make a material donaIf you’ve been involved in a home retion, you’re a philanthropist.

Living in a Material World model, you know how much material you can have left over. So instead of tossing Too Much Time on My Hands Okay so maybe you don’t have time, but I those good cabinets you’re replacing or bet you’ve got stuff. We all do, especially your front door that doesn’t match the So you’ve got some time on your hands the stuff that is just taking up space be- new shutters, you can donate them to and want to do some good with it? There cause we no longer use it or want it, but Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore. Your doare plenty of opportunities here in we keep holding on to it because we have nated items will help Habitat for HumanColumbus. Most non-profits need a few no idea what to do with it. It’s time to ity (www.habitatcolumbus.org) offset the extra hands when it comes to helping set it free to a new home by donating it costs of building new homes for families put on an event or some physical labor to a non-profit that can put it to good in need and keeps usable items out of to help with cleaning or a mailing to use. the landfill. Be sure to stop in if you’re donors. If you’re just looking for a variremodeling your home to see if you can ety of opportunities with a social twist, Basically if you have item you wish to find some discounted materials for your check out Columbus Gives Back. give away, there is a probably a nonproject. profit willing to accept it. We all know Columbus Gives Back (www.columbusthe good places to donate used clothing, Money Makes the World Go Around givesback.org) offers a variety of oppor- food and some more of the common tunities and non-profits to work with items, so let me help you out with some If you can’t volunteer your time or skills

and don’t have any items to part with, you can always donate money to your favorite non-profit. In this day and age there is a multitude of options, and even one that allows you to donate money without costing you a penny.

If you’re already using search engines (and who isn’t), check out goodsearch.com. Select your favorite non-profit from the extensive list, and for every search you do through their search engine, a penny will go to the non-profit you selected. A penny might not seem like a lot, but considering the multiple searches one does in a given day, it can add up quickly.

Tell Me Something Good Now that you’ve got a few ideas and suggestions, go forth and be philanthropic. I know you can do it, because anyone can.

Trust me, you’ll feel great doing it, too.

Once you’ve done your philanthropic act, be sure to let others know too, so you can serve as inspiration for them to continue the good work moving forward. Finally, let me know how you like being philanthropic. Share your ideas, suggestions and good acts with me on Twitter (@rkovo715).

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Funky Key West and Fashionable South Beach

businesses give Key West a decidedly Caribbean feel. Its free-thinking spirit has attracted some of America’s most creative artists from Tennessee Williams and Robert Frost to Winslow Homer and Jimmy Buffet.

Several charming neighborhoods give Key West its distinctive character. Old Town, in the heart of the city, has 3,000 historic structures.

Duval, its main avenue, stretches from the Atlantic to the Gulf, crowded with fine restaurants, art galleries, intimate inns Key West and South Beach, and specialty shops. The at first glance, have little in Seaport District is loaded with waterfront pubs, common. Key West is laidtrinket shops and fishing back and funky, with a charters. At the docks friendly, small town ambehind Mallory Square, l biance, while South Beach is Leventha locals and visitors alike n o r a A y b cosmopol-itan, artsy and fashgather daily for the ion-conscious. What both vacaSunset Celebration, a ritual carnival of tion destinations share is an musicians, street performers and craft and openness to diverse people and lifestyles and food vendors. a passion for celebrating fun in the sun.

They also are easily navigated on foot or bi- Tree-lined Whitehead Street is filled with cycle. majestic Victorian homes surrounded by manicured lawns and tropical landscaping.

Key West Bahama Village, settled in the 19th century Wedged between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf by Bahamians and Cubans, is filled with of Mexico, Key West has beckoned small, wooden homes and several of the adventurous spirits to its sandy shores for island’s best restaurants. more than three centuries. The tiny tropical island at the southernmost point of the Sightseeing should begin with an open-air United States measures four miles long by City View trolley tour (305-294-0644), two miles wide. To this day, the wooden conducted by entertaining and Bahamian shacks, lush vegetation and knowledgeable guides. One can hop on and owner-operated small off the trolley at eight stops making it possible to experience all the major attractions during one day.

South Beach

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Zachary Taylor Beach. Dozens of companies offer diving, sailing, deep sea fishing, water skiing and rafting. Beth and I enjoyed a memorable snorkeling sail on Danger Charters (305-296-3272, www.dangercharters.com) and a sunset sail on Fury (305-2948899, www.furykeywest.com).

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Dining and entertainment Some of my favorites are Blue Heaven and Bodega Santiago in Westwinds Bahama Village, Thai Life at the Inn, Key We st City Marina, El Siboney for Cuban fare and Louie’s Backyard and Upper the Deck for fresh fish, steaks and chops. Mam’s Clay Hotel, Tapas & Tinto for Best Food, home-cooked daily specials, falafel, Southwestern dishes, Puerto Sagua for Cuban fare and on Lincoln Road, Nextt for hummus, and more. It is open daily for incredible happy hour appetizers and the breakfast and lunch, closed on landmark Van Dyke Cafe for excellent food Shabbat.Popular hang-outs are open until 4 and music nightly. a.m., including Sloppy Joe’s, Margaritaville, the Green Parrot (the island’s oldest and rowdiest saloon) and Schooner Wharf on the Golf Playing amidst swaying palms and tropical waterfront. landscapes on warm sunny days is the norm on dozens of South Florida courses. My Where to stay Westwinds Inn is ideally located in Old Town near favorites include Country Club of Miami, Duval Street and the waterfront. It is a charming, designed by Robert Trent Jones (305-829historic, clapboard gem with 22 rooms, courtyard, 8456); the luxurious Biltmore’s 1925 Donald Ross course, offering a special $57 rate with tropical garden, two swimming pools and cart after complimentary breakfast. 800-788-4150, 5 p.m. (305-460-5364); and the North Miami www.westwindskeywest.com Beach popular nine-hole Greynolds Golf Course (305-949-1741). For more For more information contact Key West information, log on to Visitor Center, 800-ASK-KEYS. www.playmiamigolf.com. south BeACh Also known as the Art Deco District, South Where to stay Beach is located on the southernmost tip of the Clay hotel, two blocks from the Miami Beach. It was saved several decades oceanfront, is an unpretentious, historic ago by a band of passionate preservationists hotel with the most competitive rates in after years of neglect and decay. Today, it is South Beach. All of its 144 rooms include refrigerators, ceiling fans, satellite TV and Not to be missed is the Ernest one of the hippest neighborhoods in the free WiFi. The Clay is at the corner of Hemingway Home and Museum, where world, and is recognized as being the 20th the novelist wrote many of his century’s first nationally registered historic Washington Avenue and the vibrant Espanola Way, a pedestrian street with acclaimed works. The tour guide will district. Within one square mile are more more than a dozen international point out some of his famed, six-toed than 600 restored, whimsical, pastel-hued restaurants and pubs. Lincoln Road cats and the first indoor plumbing on buildings in Art Deco styles including the island. The Harry S. Truman Little Streamline Moderne, Nautical, Tropical and nightlife and hundreds of shops are just White House served as the presidential Classical. Any visit to South Beach should steps away. 305-934-2988, www.clayhotel.com retreat for Truman, Eisenhower and include a 90-minute, guided architectural JFK. Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage walking tour conducted by The Miami Design For more information, contact the Greater Museum showcases treasures from Preservation League daily at 10:30 a.m. at Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, 800sunken Spanish galleons. My favorite its Art Deco Gift Shop (1001 Ocean Drive).

933-8448, www.miamiandbeaches.com is the Key West Butterfly & Nature Nearby Lincoln Road is a glitzy, pedestrian Conservatory with 1,500 butterflies thoroughfare divided by palm trees and and 3,500 plants. fountains and lined with art galleries, shops Columbus travel writer Aaron Leventhal has organized a small group tour to Key and dozens of international restaurants.

West and South Beach for Art Deco Water Activities Weekend in January 2013. Check it out There are several white sand public Dining beaches, the most popular being Fort Some of my favorites include Oh! Mexico in at www.leventhaltravel.com.

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Key West and South Beach Winter Escapes Organized and led by travel writer Aaron Leventhal

Key West â&#x20AC;˘ Jan. 9-12, 2013 4-nights at Westwinds Inn with breakfast, dinners nightly, City View Trolley Tour, museums, snorkeling & sunset sailing cruise

South Beach Art Deco Weekend Jan. 16-20, 2013 4-nights at Clay Hotel, dinners nightly and Art Deco Weekend festivities, including guided tour, pub crawl, films, lectures, parties, parades.

Optional: Both escapes can be combined with a 3-day stay in between at Hollywood Beach.

For info and rates contact Aaron Leventhal, Tour Director, 614-506-9666 www.leventhaltravel.com

Deer Creek Golf Scramble

Friday, June 29, 2012 8:30am - 2:30 pm Fundraiser for the Leventhal Foundation

Deer Creek Golf Course and Lodge Mount Sterling, OH (40 minutes from Columbus)

Two-somes can enjoy breakfast, 18 holes of golf with cart, fried chicken and bratwurst lunch buffet, prizes and awards.

The Leventhal Foundation provides grants to Columbus area organizations such as; Directions for Youth and Families, The King Arts Complex, The Village Singers, and Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center

Fee: $200 for 2 persons To register and more information contact

Aaron Leventhal, Scramble Director at 614-506-9666 or online at

www.LeventhalTravel.com

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Talking Local: Pace Yourselves

houses in Bexley and Upper Arlington. They would bring home the old out-grown, cast-off clothes of “Who’s that?” I ask Angela their employof a truck driver ers’ children. honking and So my sisters waving as he and I were drives past our always wellphoto shoot in front dressed. of 10TV’s world When my headquarters. Wavmother reing back enthusiastimarried (I cally she laughs, “I was 10), don’t know, honey, but we everybody knows me!” s e y a moved H is

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That’s warms your heart and a where my baby brothers were personality ya just want to born. My mother died when I snuggle up to, which is why was 18, just a couple of months she’s so popular around town. before I graduated from high It’s true, most of us in the news watching set, who’ve been school. My stepfather didn’t handle Mom’s death well and, around Columbus for over a eventually, lost his job. My decade or so, know Miss Pace as one of our favorite, real-life, grandmother had to step in to raise my baby brothers.” homegrown TV legends. 10TV news anchor turned Director of Community Affairs, Angela is a Despite the grief of losing her huge Champion of our City and mother, Pace graduated from was gracious enough to be the Columbus South High School (Go Bulldogs!) and went on to first interview in our goofy, grassroots guide to Columbus. graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Speech Communication Pace grew up modestly, the old- from Capital University (Go Crusaders!) It was her advisor est of five children with two at Capital who suggested that younger sisters and two younger brothers. Her parents she try broadcasting after she took a radio broadcasting divorced when she was very young and she and her sisters course for fun. “Once I got into it, I fell in love with the whole spent their early years living with their mother, aunt, grand- idea of gathering information and telling stories,” she exmother and great-aunt. plained.

“There were three generations of strong black women all under one roof. We didn’t have much at all. But my sisters and I never knew we were poor. We were always clean and always had food to eat. Until she remarried, my mother worked a variety of clerical jobs to support my sisters and me. My grandmother and great-aunt were domestics, cleaning

And a long love affair it has been. Although she won’t divulge her age, knowing my fellow Capricorn was born during the year of the Dragon and the length of time she’s been in broadcasting, you might be able to figure it out. Pace spent the first 13 years of her career as the 6pm and 11pm anchor at WCMH Channel 4 before moving to the Dispatch Media group. In

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the 20 years since, she anchored the same slots for WBNS 10TV, and then came off the desk in 2007 to become the station’s Director of Community Affairs, a position she absolutely adores.

In her capacity as Community Affairs Director, Pace uses her experience, notoriety and tenacity for a good cause - helping local non-profits get their messages out. If that wasn’t feel-goody enough, this consummate giver and giver-back, sits on the boards of the Mid-Ohio FoodBank, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation, CAPA, Jazz Arts Group, and the Lincoln Theatre, as well as a couple of advisory committees.

ally inspected them. The local hotels have nice restrooms. And the CAPA Theatres restrooms are good since they added more stalls in the ladies’ rooms. I try to avoid using the public restrooms in the “worst” category.

CH: Would you rather have a Go-Go Gadget Arm, or a Go-Go Gadget Copter? Why? AP: I have no idea what you’re talking about. Both of them sound illegal and dangerous.

CH: Our editor Erin McCalla remembers you coming to her elementary school to speak in 1988 (Mark Twain in Westerville) and at the end you sang. First, do you recall that? Second, how often do your public “I have a soft spot for kids, especially kids appearances turn into karaoke?

AP: Oh my God! Those days are always in need. I love supporting those organizations that help lift kids up, give them hope, gonna haunt me. I used to do DARE graduations and honor assemblies in local and help them dream.” schools. I made up an anti-drug rap for I often dreamed of how an interview with DARE and a Star Power rap for honor asAngela might go. And well, after having our semblies. The kids loved them. The teachers… not so much. But you never know esteemed media matriarch sit on my lap for a few hours, drinking Manhattans and when I’ll break out into song. I recently playing video poker, this is what I came up took part in a roast for a friend and ended it by singing a song I wrote for with… enjoy! him. Pitchy, but effective.

CH: What’s your favorite local restaurant?

What dish do you eat the most there?

CH: Speaking of karaoke, what is your faAP: My three long-time, tried and true fa- vorite song to perform? vorites: Lindey’s: Nut-Crusted Chicken Salad; Cameron’s (his very first restaurant): the Walleye special (it’s seasonal); Alex’s Bistro: Fettucine Burina.

CH: What was your most embarrassing moment in a public place, like a bathroom?

AP: Years ago, a woman followed me into a restroom, telling me her life story, stood outside the stall, and then wanted to hug me and shake my hand before I could even make it to the sink to wash up. I was a lot more uncomfortable than she was.

CH: What are the nicest and worst public restrooms in the Cap city?

AP: I don’t spend a lot of time in public restrooms, so I haven’t re-

AP: I’m a huge Tina Turner fan. I’ve done CH: What is the best thing to do outdoors “Proud Mary” for a couple of fundraisers, in Columbus? complete with the long wig and great legs. AP: Sit on the patios at Lindey’s and Barcelona. Or sit in the Shoe on football Saturdays. Oh, was I supposed to say bike CH: At which local bar or club are you ride, or run, or something physical like most likely to “tie one on” in? that?

AP: I spend way too many of my nonworking hours at a club on the east side called The Venue Lounge. It’s my CH: At which local festival do you eat until “Cheers;” I even have my own glass you just puke? What foods do you see when there. I’ve also been known to frequent you regurgitate?

SideBar 122 downtown. Love the bar food AP: The Jazz and Rib Fest and the Arts Festival. I love good ribs and curly fries. there.

I’m wearing last year’s on my thighs right CH: What does your typical Tuesday night now. look like?

AP: Tuesday is normally laundry night.

CH: What are your guilty pleasures in TV, There’s nothing good on TV, except durmovies, music, food, books etc? ing college basketball season. So I watch AP: Please don’t tell anyone that I spend hours watching the Disney Channel (I all the stuff I DVR-ed over the weekend love Phineas and Ferb) and The Real while I’m sorting.

Housewives of Atlanta and New Jersey.

CH: What changes over the year have been I’d love to see all those ladies on one show just to see who would still be standmade to Columbus that you have been really excited about? Has anything changed ing at the end. When it comes to movies, I love the old black and white musicals of that you miss? the 1940s. Music … Motown, baby! Old AP: I love the Scioto Mile and the look school Motown - Temptations, Gladys and feel it gives to the whole riverfront Knight and the Pips, Smoky Robinson and area. I also really appreciate the improved ride into Port Columbus. I actually the Miracles. Nothing better. Food? Butter pecan ice cream and the chicken make my flights on time now. What do I miss? Being able to drive from Point A to wings at Weiland’s. As far as books go, I can read James Patterson’s Alex Cross Point B on the freeway. mysteries all day long.

CH: Secret hobby? Regular hobbies?

AP: I am working on perfecting the fine art of staying in bed all day on Sundays.

I’m very close to creating a model program.

CH: If a commuter is driving downtown from Dublin at 55mph and another is leaving Grove City on COTA at 65mph, how likely is it you’re a little hung over today?

AP: Am I driving the COTA bus?

CH: What is your all-time, super duper favorite thing about Columbus?

AP: I’ve lived here all my life. And I love watching this city change and grow in a positive direction that makes it a great place for anyone and everyone to call home.

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