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Second Best
Up-and-coming members of star-making comedy troupe dream big By Cara Laviola
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The Second City, the famed American comedy troupe that has brought us the likes of Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert, is bringing its Laugh Out Loud Tour to the Lincoln Theatre on March 10.
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The troupe – whose alumni include John Belushi, John Candy, Bill Murray, Steve Carell, Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Jane Lynch, Dan Aykroyd and Amy Poehler, among innumerable others – promises a show that will truly have patrons rolling in the aisles.
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“It’s our ‘best of’ show,” says actress Tawny Newsome, who has been with Second City for just more than a year. “It’s a combination of great archival scenes over our 50year history of sketches and short scenes, plus new material that we have written.” Most of the material that will be performed comes from the Second City vault, but new sketches will be shown to grab the audience’s attention as well – and even the old ones may take on new directions. “Twenty-five percent of the show is completely improvisation, a lot like the show Whose Line Is It Anyway,” says actor Tim Ryder. The Second City originated in 1959 on a cold night in Chicago, and what started as a small cabaret theater became one of the most significant comedy theaters in the world. When asked what it was like to perform with Second City, Tim Ryder could come up with just one word: amazing. “There is such a sense of history and tradition, and this kind of amazing lineage of
people that have come out of the troupe,” Ryder says. “Quite a few admirable comedians have roots in Second City, going all the way back to John Belushi and Alan Arkin – amazing people performed on this stage. “When I think about the main stage, it’s mind-blowing that it is the same wood that these giants once walked upon. It’s intimidating to think about it too much, but it’s so inspiring and humbling.” Newsome finds the Second City experience rewarding. “It’s a huge honor,” Newsome says. The troupe’s renowned history “makes performing with Second City a really cool opportunity. Everyone’s always very acknowledging of the cool people that have come from the troupe, but at the same time, Second City offers a very comfortable atmosphere.” Newsome found her way to Second City when the company was casting for a specific show. Before joining the comedy troupe, she worked as an actor in Chicago, doing more traditional theater and musicals. www.cityscenecolumbus.com
“Working with Second City is great because it’s just so risky,” she says. “You have an absolute ability to fail every night, but that’s OK. There’s a chance that you can really fall off a cliff, but sometimes that’s funnier than doing it right. There’s an excitement of trying things that you aren’t sure are going to work.” Ryder’s story is a bit different. “I was always interested in comedy and acting, and I did a lot of it in high school,” he says. “During my first semester of college, one of the Second City touring companies did a show, and I thought, That’s awesome. I want to do that. So that was my goal. After college, I moved to Chicago, took classes, auditioned a few times, and here I am.” Connecting with the audience is key to a good performance, Ryder says, and it also provides a huge thrill. “There is something so addicting and kind of intoxicating about making a theater full of people respond to something you say or do,” he says. “The medium of comedy is a high, just feeling the response from the audience. People are thankful and grateful after our performances. It is thrilling and fun to make other people laugh.” And following in the footsteps of his idols? Just a perk. “I’m a really big Steve Carell fan,” Ryder says. “He’s so amazingly funny and quick, but he brings such a sense of humanity and heart and sincerity to his performances. He has an emotional impact, and that is something that I strive to direct in my work.” But there are some fascinating unknown comedians who also provide great inspiration, Newsome says. “I don’t have any comedy idols or icons, since I came from a different past,” she says. “I admire more recent people who haven’t made it into the spotlight yet.” But being in that limelight doesn’t seem so far out of reach when an actor sets foot on the Second City stage. Most of the actors seen in the performance dream big. “I would love to end up working in TV in some capacity, either writing or performing,” Ryder says. “Some of the funniest comedies are on TV, and I believe that comedy has a great future in TV.” cs Cara Laviola is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@pubgroupltd.com. www.cityscenecolumbus.com
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{health} With Dr. Phil Heit
So You’re Fit–But Are You Despite what you may think, one does not guarantee the other
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t was the early 1970s and, as I often did on Sunday mornings, I competed in one of the weekly runs in New York’s Central Park, organized by the New York Road Runners Club. Little did I know at the time that the running boom was at its beginning. As I was warming up, I exchanged small talk with the regulars, including those who would come to be the triumvirate of running gurus: Jim Fixx, George Sheehan and Fred Lebow. We partook in the usual prerace small talk. “Are you running for time today?” “I didn’t train for this race.” “I’m looking at taking it easy.”
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Little did I know at the time that this was the beginning of a movement that invariably would serve not only to guide my interest in an active lifestyle, but also as the impetus for my involvement in the wellness arena. And so I delved into this phenomenon of aerobic activity and its impact on health, and realized this was something that was going to transform the lives of thousands. I began to review literature about running and its impact on health. Among the early research and thinking about distance running was the amazing association to the prevention of cardiovascular disease. I remember reading an article by a very well-known physician who espoused the idea that people who ran marathons were basically immune to heart attacks. How impactful! But if one participates in aerobic activities especially marathons, is she or he immune to heart disease? With all of this hype, I was one of the early running pioneers, conducting workshops on the virtues of running and emphasizing that this activity was the prescription for promoting long and heart-healthy life. I was of the mindset that being physically active was always accompanied by good health. And then, reality arrived. Yes, running or any physical activity produces outcomes that certainly are contributing factors to physical fitness. However, is being physically fit necessarily indicative that one is in good health? Let me introduce you again to my friend, Jim Fixx. Jim was a good runner, as well as a good-looking gentleman. His running stride was graceful and his body sculpted.
I remember his New York Times bestseller The Complete Book of Running. The cover of the book made a statement. It was a photo of a runner from the thighs down. Great legs! Later, I found out that those legs belonged to Jim. If there was a picture of good health, it was he. Being a marathoner and having a slim and muscular body was Jim’s passport to good health. Or was it? On July 20, 1984, while out on a 10-mile run, Jim Fixx suffered a fatal heart attack. He was 52. The running world was stunned. How could someone who was so fit succumb to a heart attack? He had to be so very healthy. Or was he? Wasn’t this an anomaly? Fitness = Health? Unfortunately, what happened to Jim Fixx is not so unusual. Jim was physically fit, but apparently he was not healthy. There were underlying instances that were indicative of a problem. He had complained of chest pains on occasion. An autopsy revealed a blocked coronary artery. His genetics were not in his corner, as his father suffered his first heart attack at age 35 and died of another one at age 43. Was Jim Fixx physically fit? Absolutely. His body was able to provide him with the energy and strength to perform tasks at a much higher level than that of the average person. Was Jim Fixx healthy? By all accounts, the answer is simply “no.” Since the Jim Fixx bombshell, accounts of physically fit persons dropping dead from heart attacks are no longer uncommon. Each year, the incidence of runners who have died while participating in half and full marathons is significant. www.cityscenecolumbus.com
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Prevention is Key Whether you are a seasoned athlete or discovering a newfound penchant for working out, there are strategies you can use to help ensure that physical fitness and good health become integral partners. Know your numbers. There are many conditions not observable to the human eye that might indicate the presence of underlying health problems. Being aware of your cholesterol levels (both HDLs, the good, and LDLs, the bad) and blood pressure readings are important. Your family history counts. If heart disease runs in your family, it is important to share your exercise intentions and patterns with your physician. Listen to your body. Don’t take unusual symptoms, such as minor chest pains or shortness of breath during workouts, for granted. Monitor your heartbeat rate, as an increased rate when participating in identical workouts might be indicative of a cardiovascular problem. When it comes to being physically fit, don’t be one-dimensional. Good health needs to be your foundation. cs Dr. Phil Heit is Professor Emeritus of Physical Activity and Educational Services at The Ohio State University.
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Sweets of Strength Candy is dandy thanks to Columbus confectioners By Garth Bishop
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f you’re on the hunt for some high-quality chocolate – and who isn’t, every once in a while? – it gets no sweeter than at these scrumptious shops. Some of the best candy you can find in central Ohio is made right here at home.
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www.stamchocolate.com You can’t buy these from Sally down at the seashore. Westerville-based gourmet chocolate shop Chocolaterie Stam has its roots in the 19th-Century Netherlands, and it takes great pride in a product from neighboring Belgium: Belgian Seashells, shaped chocolates with enormous popularity on the other side of the Atlantic. “If you go anywhere in Europe, you can find this, but you can’t really find it anywhere in the U.S.,” says local owner Kris Michel.
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The shells aren’t Chocolaterie Stam’s only popular shaped products. The list of similar items also includes chocolates in the shape of painter’s palettes, windmills, ears of corn and frogs – the latter being the store’s version of a caramel-and-pecan turtle, named the Kicker (Dutch for “frog”).
Cluster’s Last Stand
John Eagle Candies has been serving Clintonville and the surrounding area since 1946, offering a local approach to some sweet favorites. Among its top sellers are its peanut clusters, which go above and beyond the classic cluster – they’re coated with chocolate and filled with cream. John Eagle also has a version of the turtle, in its case shaped – go figure – like an eagle. “We call them Eaglettes,” says owner Bob Eagle. “Nobody makes them the same way we do.”
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www.maramor.com Who says chocolate isn’t good for you? Maramor Chocolates, based in the Linden area, knows better. The company’s Functional line offers chocolates with health bonuses to them – one with calcium and vitamin D3, one with probiotics and one with omega-3 (fish oil). The chocolate is just as tasty as ever, says company Brand Manager Bethany Evans, while providing a copious supply of healthful additives. “We have people who want to eat chocolate anyway, so why not give them a better reason to do it?” Evans says. www.cityscenecolumbus.com
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{cuisine} Turtle Power
www.emlollycandy.com Salty caramel is a flavor with a serious following in central Ohio, and Worthington’s Emlolly Candy aims to please with its own variation on the turtle. Emlolly’s standard turtle differs from the rest in that it is shaped like a turtle, but it has a unique cousin: the sea turtle, which adds sea salt atop the chocolate turtle’s shell. This rich reptile has garnered quite a following in the shop’s seven-and-a-halfyear history. “Our turtles are one of the most popular things we have,” says Emily McCurdy, coowner and operations manager at Emlolly.
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www.candycottageltd.com The Candy Cottage in Lancaster, which has been in business since the 1960s, loves to help its customers celebrate the holidays. “We do a lot of dipped Nutter Butters and Oreo cookies. … They’re really based on whatever season it is,” says owner Alice DuBois. Among the most popular dipped candies are those with holiday-themed patterns – and for fast-approaching St. Patrick’s Day, the shop will be serving up Oreos with shamrock designs.
Chocolate Colossus www.anthony-thomas.com A discussion of local candy options in central Ohio is not complete without a mention of Anthony-Thomas Chocolates. Anthony-Thomas – whose factory, open for tours, is located in the Hilliard area, and which has 14 local retail locations – has a huge assortment of hometown favorites. Among them are specialty cream-filled eggs – fudge eggs, peanut butter-filled chocolate eggs, maple walnut eggs and much more – that enjoy enormous popularity around Easter. They can even be ordered personalized. “You can have your child’s name written on an egg,” says Candi Trifelos, director of retail operations. “No matter how many of those eggs you buy, we’ll put a name on each egg.” Also huge around the Easter holiday – no pun intended – are the company’s chocolate bunnies, which range from 1.5 ounces to 35 pounds.
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Easter chocolates include bunny and chick designs, and the shop still makes oldfashioned hand-dipped Easter eggs as well.
The Bark Knight Rises
www.chocolateoctopus.com Looking for a unique way to enjoy your favorite flavors? Now you’re barking up the right tree. Chocolate Octopus – located at Port Columbus International Airport, though it does much of its business via online ordering – mixes up a big assortment of chocolate bark. The ganaches used for the bark vary from milk
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chocolate to dark chocolate, with toppings and textures running the gamut from English toffee to Oreo cookies. “We have everything from a turtle bark to a raspberry-filled bark,” says Victor Gonzales, owner and chocolate maker at Chocolate Octopus. The company is also known for its buckeyes, nut clusters, specialty truffles, dipped items and its variation on the turtle, shaped like – you guessed it – an octopus. cs Garth Bishop is editor of CityScene Magazine. Feedback welcome at gbishop@pubgroupltd.com.
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Beautification Cultivation Prep your body for warm weather and look your best with these tips By Lisa Aurand
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hether you’re planning a spring break vacation to the beach or staying home here in Columbus, the arrival of spring brings the promise of (slightly) warmer weather – and rising hemlines. Nervous that your luminescent legs will attract unwelcome attention? Put on a few pounds during your winter hibernation? Try out some of these products and spa services to slough off your winter look and reveal a fresh new you!
Body Wraps If the temptation of holiday desserts was just too much and you can’t shimmy into your favorite sundress, it might be time for a body wrap. Though the effects aren’t permanent, these wraps – either spot wraps or full body wraps – can help you lose a few inches here and there, which might be enough that a previously pained zipper now slides up with ease. Michele McTeague, owner of Allvera Body Wrap and Wellness Center of Pickerington, says her clients lose 5-15 inches in total. “It really depends on how dry your skin is and how much of the elasticity of your skin has been lost through age or childbearing,” McTeague says. “I’ve never had anybody come in here and not lose anything.” Allvera offers full body wraps using Ace bandages and a mixture of aloe, shea oil and herbs. “(The solution) helps moisturize and deeply condition your skin, which is what causes it to tighten up and tone as it’s absorbing the solution,” she says. Wraps aren’t just for women, either. Local spas are seeing a growing number of male clients who want body wraps. When Allvera began offering body wraps, they had only one man who purchased them. Now that number is about 10 percent of all body wrap clients, McTeague says. In addition to a wrap for inch loss, the spa at Artemis Laser & Vein offers wraps for exfoliation (in preparation for their faux Fantasy Tan) and cleansing – including a peppermint mud wrap, which is a wrap with foil, and an aromatherapy body wrap. 16 cityscene • March 2012
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Body Waxing Women tired of shaving their legs and underarms daily and men who prefer bare chested to bear chested should turn to the professionals for waxing. Lesleigh Eckle, an esthetician at Nurtur the Salon, says she would never recommend a home wax kit, especially in the bikini area. Established salons and spas make sure their waxes are safe. “Ours are all botanical and soy-based,” says Eckle. Plan to get your wax at least four days before your vacation or event, and don’t shave or trim your hair too short before you go. Your hair should be at least a quarter-inch long, ideally “about the length of a grain of rice,” Eckle says. If you’re getting a facial wax, stop using any topical acne medications, retinoid cream or exfoliants 72 hours before your wax. Nervous about your first body wax? Don’t be. It is uncomfortable, but is not nearly as painful as Steve Carell in The 40-Year-Old Virgin would have you believe. “Some people say a leg wax is more difficult or more sensitive than a Brazilian wax,” Eckle says. “In my opinion, it’s almost a good sensation because those hairs are coming out and you won’t have to do anything for the next month.” Post-wax, make sure you keep the area clean and exfoliated to prevent ingrown hairs.
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Sunless Tanning The tangerine orange “fake and bake” tan is a thing of the past, says Michele McTeague from Allvera. Her spa offers a custom airbrush faux tan using an all-organic, all-natural tanning solution. The effective ingredient in sunless tanners is dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a simple sugar that reacts with the amino acids in the outermost layer of the skin. “It’s derived from sugar beets and cane sugar,” McTeague says. “It’s a non-toxic compound that reacts with the keratin layer in your skin.” McTeague custom blends two shades of the solution for a sunkissed effect, no matter your skin tone. The chemical reaction takes six to eight hours, during which time you’ll slowly darken to a healthy glow. If you come in to the tan with healthy, exfoliated skin, the effect can last as long as seven to 10 days, McTeague says. If you’re looking for a less expensive solution to get that sunkissed glow, many home sunless tanning lotions also use DHA, including the lotions that build up your “tan” over time.
The tangerine orange “fake and bake” tan is a thing of the past.
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Facials If the dry winter weather has wreaked havoc on your skin or you’re looking to recapture your youthful glow, try a relaxing facial. Choose facials from a half-hour to an hour long to cleanse and exfoliate the skin and soothe away your stress. If you want to go beyond the standard facial, Artemis also offers dermaplaning – scraping the face with a sharp blade to remove “peach fuzz” and dry, rough skin. The treatment, which is performed with a surgical blade, can only be performed at medical spas or a dermatologist’s office, says Mandi Robinson, an esthetician from Artemis. “It’s pain-free,” Robinson says. “Your makeup’s going to go on a lot smoother because it removes all of that dry, dead skin.” The treatment is ideal for those who want long-lasting results without the harsh chemicals typical of a peel. Depending on where you go, dermaplaning may even be less expensive than a typical facial. Artemis charges $45.
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Gel Manicures Looking for a longer-lasting manicure? Ask your local salon about gel manicures. This relatively new polish offers chip-free wear for two to three weeks without the damage that acrylics can cause your nails. The downside? Shades of this new product are still limited and most gel polishes must be cured for a few minutes under a
UV light, so avoid frequent use of this technique. The polish can be applied at home and cured with a portable UV light. But certain brands can be cured under LED lights – and this version is available in an at-home kit as well. The polish is removed by soaking in acetone for about five minutes before scraping off any remaining color.
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Sunglasses Once you’ve prepped your body for spring, it’s time to think about protecting what you’ve got. Most people know that it’s important to protect skin from damaging, cancer-causing UV rays, but you might not know that it’s just as essential to protect your eyes from the sun. Dr. Duke Dye from Riverside Eye Center says UV exposure can cause cataracts, which affect the lens of the eye, and pinguecula, which affect the white of the eye. “Those are the two common things we can see that are caused by being in the light too much,” Dye says. “In countries near the equator, it’s almost a guarantee that you see those.” Look for sunglasses – and prescription glasses or contacts – that say they block at least 99 percent of UV rays. Sunglasses billed as having protection up to 400 nanometers block both UVA and UVB light. Color tint doesn’t matter, but you might want to seek out polarized lenses. Polarized sunglasses are often used by those out on the water because they filter reflections, but most of us could benefit from using them daily, says Dr. Kathleen Murphy of Emerald Eye Care. “There are only a couple people who can’t wear polarized lenses, like pilots,” Murphy says. “For the rest of us, it eliminates the haze and glare off the road from the sun.” Fit is also important. Look for glasses with lenses large enough to cover your whole eye so no stray UV rays get in through the top, bottom or sides. They should be comfortable on the bridge of your nose and behind your ears, Murphy says. “Me being a doctor, I go for fit before fashion,” she says. “If it doesn’t fit right, you’re not going to wear it.” cs Lisa Aurand is a contributing editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@pubgroupltd.com.
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The Pipes Are Calling Central Ohio bagpipe companies prep for St. Patty’s By Lisa Aurand
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fighters. The 19-member band frequently plays funerals for fellow officers. “It can be gut-wrenching, but it is very meaningful,” says band leader Det. Martin Kestner. Practice for the group is held at the Columbus Police Academy and begins with 45 minutes on the practice chanter, which is similar to a recorder, before breaking out the loud pipes. After this year’s Columbus parade, Shamrock Club Pipes and Drums is saying a different kind of farewell to John Cross, who served as the band’s drum major for 30 years. Cross is moving to Georgia, band leader Mic Trenor says. “He’s a huge asset to the band. … He’s trained all the drummers that are there now and gave us a great foundation to continue building on.” With 28 members, Shamrock Club is one of the largest bands in the area. It’s so big, the group splits into two divisions on St. Patrick’s Day after the parade for its tour of area bars and pubs. The Cyril Scott Pipe Band, which is named after the now-defunct printing company that founded it, is a teaching band that offers free bagpipe lessons to children. “We want to teach the kids, bring them up in the band and send them off to college and hopefully they come back,” says band leader Glenn Mackie. Mackie says his group loves performing
at the Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Parade every year. “The weather can be pretty grueling, but we’ve been really fortunate. Last year it was sunny and relatively warm,” Mackie says. “At the Columbus parade you have people three, four, sometimes five deep and when you pass through crowds like that they’re applauding and smiling.” cs Lisa Aurand is a contributing editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@pubgroupltd.com.
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Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Parade Brazenhead Tavern, Fifth Avenue
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Columbus St. Patrick’s Day Parade Pub crawl at local bars
Shamrock Club Pipes & Drums www.shamrockclubofcolumbus.com
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BIA Foundation is big supporter of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Since 1990, the BIA’s charitable foundation has donated $1.7 million to charity, a large part of it to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation. Some money comes from builders’ sales of their Foundation Homes in each annual Parade of Homes. Ticket sales to a preview party the night before the Parade raises funds as well. This year’s Parade – June 16 through July 1, just northwest of South Old State and Lewis Center roads in southern Delaware County – will feature a Foundation Home by Truberry Custom Homes, the fifth company President Scott Shively has built for the Parade over the years. Shively’s previous Parade homes were at Tartan Fields, Hawk’s Nest, Glenross and New Albany. “We get a lot of help from the (Children’s Foundation) twig,” say Jim Hilz, executive director of the BIA of Central Ohio. BIA members staff the Foundation Homes, which are big attractions in each Parade. “People want to know who built it and where it is” when they arrive, Hilz says. Since they were started as charitable projects, each one exquisitely done, “They have added interest to the Parade,” he says. Generally, the BIA’s donations go to several charities, with the hospital foundation being chief among them. Last year, for the first time, the BIA designated its entire donation to go to the hospital to go to its rehabilitation center, in the name of the Bruce Burkholder family of Dublin. In August 2010, their son, Mark, sustained a serious head injury in a skateboard accident and spent six months in rehabilitation there. Bruce Burkholder has been the BIA’s attorney for more than 25 years, Hilz says. For more information on the Parade of Homes, visit www.biaparade.com.
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ment less cramped and allow for other features. “Now I’m down to my really treasured pieces,” Bando says. B a n d o ’s i n terest in arcade games and coinoperated machines comes from his youth. His father also worked in concrete contracting and often did business with local company Big City Vending, with the company sometimes paying in trade with arcade cabinets and other machines. The first four games he received from his father – Donkey Kong Jr., Galaga, Close Encounters of the Third Kind pinball and Ro Go pinball – are still in working condition and on display. Since then, Bando has pursued many avenues to find new games – private dealers, arcade auctions, even friends in business who happen to have items, such as east Columbus coin-operated machine repair shop TNT Amusements. His favorite game at the moment is The Giant, the world’s largest claw game, which is the size of a small room and filled with oversized stuffed animals, with its attract music loudly audible throughout the Dante Bando
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entire basement. Other favorites are Rapid Fire, a rare shooting game that was a colossal commercial flop but is beloved by Jamie, and Strikes ’N Spares, an equally disastrous bowling game. When guests are over, they tend to gravitate toward certain machines. Children flock to the Fireball Fury skeeball machine, women fixate on the Deal or No Deal game and men line up to try their luck at the Dynamic boxing game, which measures punch strength. “People hit it so hard that it will damn near walk itself across the room,” says Bando. Other games in Bando’s collection include Six Gun Select, a collection of Laserdisc-style shooting games; Clean Sweep, a normal-size claw game; an air hockey table; and a Super Chexx foosball-style table hockey game. Most machines have custom stools reading “Papa D’s Paradise” in front of them. There’s more to see in the arcade than just the flashing lights. The entire room – walls, floors and ceilings – is covered in graffiti art that Bando commissioned. The only art Bando himself added is huge letters on a back wall reading “DB (hearts) JB 4-EVA.” Another of the basement’s highlights is the home theater, popular for movie nights when family is in town. The 11-foot-wide movie screen takes up an entire wall, and the theater’s 18 seats are typical, cup holder-equipped movie seats rather than the couches and recliners often found in home theaters. “How many Rave Motion Pictures do you go to where you sit in a vinyl loveseat?” Bando says. Step lights, theater wall lighting and surround sound – including 16-inch subwoofers under the risers – complete the experience. The sound system in the theater is powerful enough to damage the lights when played at full volume. “It’ll make your nose bleed, that’s for sure,” Bando says. Leading into the home theater are lightbox displays holding posters for gangster movies Goodfellas, Scarface and The Godfather – the latter signed by several cast members, a gift from a friend. On the www.luxurylivingmagazine.com
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“ A lot of things around here are things people feel I can’t live without.” Custom-made signs, most of them gifts, adorn the walls. One near the movie theater reads “Bando Cinemas,” with a graphic of a film frame; a neon sign near the arcade reads “Bando’s Arcade.” Also scattered throughout the basement are TVs, all of them tuned to the same channel, as might be the case in a public arcade or sports bar. Most are 51-inch flatscreens, though the one behind the bar is a smaller, conventional TV, mirroring those usually seen behind bars. Another authentic touch is the bathroom: Located right next to the bar, it offers a urinal in addition to the usual sink and toilet. v Garth Bishop is editor of CityScene Magazine. Feedback welcome at gbishop@ pubgroupltd.com. The display case full of typical movie theater candy is also a custom job.
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Columbus Brewing Company
This Brewery District brewery brews up more than just brew. It also has an impressive food menu to accompany its tasty beverages.
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Barley’s Brewing Company
Barley’s is forever looking for new brews to add to its tap and cask offerings, but the Short North brewery will be bringing in an old favorite for March: the Irish Rogue, a hoppy amber ale with toasty caramel notes. “With hoppy beers like that, flavorful spicy food goes really nicely,” says Barley’s Brewmaster Angelo Signorino. “It’s (also) really nice with our house-made pretzels.” The popular St. Patrick’s Day beer is just one of many holiday-themed beers offered at Barley’s. Signorino’s favorite is Auld Curiosity, an old English-style ale brewed with British black treacle.
Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus
Downtown Columbus’ Elevator has 12 beers on tap at any given time: 10 regulars and two seasonals. For March, the month of St. Patrick’s Day, those seasonals are the Import Bock and
the Blarney Stone Irish Stout. Managing partner Kevin Jaynes gives his favorite, though, as the Mogabi American Wheat. He recommends it with the restaurant’s smoked pork chop and spicy chicken paneer. “It’s a wheat beer, but … it drinks more like a pale ale,” Jaynes says.
Nazareth Restaurant and Deli
All of the beers available at this north Columbus-based Middle Eastern restaurant are Anheuser-Busch products, so it only made sense to look to Anheuser Busch when the restaurant wanted a beer all its own. The result: NazaRed Lager, a smooth, light red ale. Its sweet, malty flavor goes well with Nazareth’s spicy chicken on rice, says owner Kim Baransi. “(NazaRed) actually has been very popular,” Baransi says. “Anyone who’s tried it usually comes back for more.”
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Elevator: Schmidt’s German Village Gold and Schmidt’s German Village Dark. The beers, which accompany the “best-of” buffet offerings well, are the restaurant’s top-selling beers, says owner Geoff Schmidt. They’ve been on the menu for more than 15 years, though – by coincidence – there were two beers from an unrelated Philadelphia brewery called Schmidt’s when the local restaurant first opened in 1967, which some patrons thought were brewed in-house. “I sometimes tell people that we were the first microbrewery in the country,” Schmidt says.
Black Olive
Black Olive’s signature beer, the Black Olive Red Ale, came about as a result of an effort to make the contemporary American restaurant’s on-tap offerings unique. “Obviously, you can’t put your own name on Budweiser or Coca-Cola or Pepsi,” says manager Amber Fox. The hoppy red ale, which Fox says is similar to Bass, is made by AnheuserBusch. Pairing suggestions include Black Olive’s spicy bacon pasta and mushroom ravioli. v Garth Bishop is editor of CityScene Magazine. Feedback welcome at gbishop@ pubgroupltd.com.
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Stonebridge Crossing Patio home living convenient to Upper Arlington and Dublin
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ob Webb is excited about his newest patio home community at Stonebridge Crossing, conveniently located off Hayden Run Road. The location is ideal and the new floor plans developed for Stonebridge are exceptional. Bob Webb jumped at the chance to create a patio home neighborhood to serve an established area that doesn’t see many new construction opportunities. For those considering downsizing, or seeking low-maintenance living without sacrificing upscale finishes and custom designs, this development is truly a rare find. Stonebridge Crossing’s residents benefit from the City of Columbus location, and its proximity to the amenities of Upper Arlington, Dublin and Hilliard, including the Mall at Tuttle Crossing, athletic clubs and numerous restaurants. The setting is surrounded by trees and a ravine, and the community offers all of the conveniences of patio living, including snow removal and lawn care. The development consists of 47 home sites, some with walkout basement design capabilities. Several customizable floor plans range from 2,200 to 4,100 square feet and include first-floor master suites, finished basements and two- and three-car garages. Prices are from the low $400,000s. Stonebridge Crossing has several homes in various stages of completion, and a furnished model is open Saturday through Wednesday. For additional information, contact the sales office at 614-876-5577 or visit www.bobwebb.com. v
Little Bear Village Municipality: Lewis Center Builders: Bob Webb Group Location: South Old State Street; North of Polaris Parkway and Powell Road; South of Orange Road School district: Olentangy Number of homes: 93 singlefamily lots Price range: From the $400,000s Style of homes: Single-family homes Special features: This new community offers an executive golf course, home sites with a view and a convenient location for those who enjoy shopping and dining experiences near Polaris. The new clubhouse features a fitness center, meeting space, a grill room and outdoor patio overlooking the golf course. There are several new floor plans, with models open every weekend. There is also a 4.2 percent 30-year fixed-rate loan for all qualified buyers in Little Bear.
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Tartan West Municipality: Dublin Builders in the community: Truberry Custom Homes School district: Dublin schools Number of homes: 48 Price range: From the $300s
Style of homes: English cottage Special features: New models coming soon! Truberry custom Villas and Condominiums. Don’t miss this great opportunity to move to Dublin’s premier neighborhood. Call 614-205-0783 for information.
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Matt Williams in front of the original Air Force One jet
Sky High Aspirations Detailer helps put a brilliant shine on the original Air Force One By Tessa Dufresne
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att Williams has been flying high since getting the detailing opportunity of a lifetime. Renny Doyle, a worldwide detailing specialist and trainer, chose Williams, owner of Dublin-based mobile automotive detailing company Silver Lining Detail, to join his “dream team” of rehabbers for work on the original Air Force One. Williams lives in Marysville with wife, Sheryl, and two children, 2-year-old son Colton and 8-year-old daughter Sidney. The Air Force One project began in 2008 at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. The team’s purpose: to restore the first presidential jet plane, which first took to the air in 1959 and transported presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon. The specially built Boeing 707-120, known as SAM (Special Air Missions) 970 when the president was not aboard, also carried the likes of Nikita Khrushchev and Henry Kissinger. It was replaced as Air Force One in 1962, but remained in use for VIPs until 1996. All the members of the small team, including 31-year-old Williams, were previwww.cityscenecolumbus.com
ous students of Doyle’s and donated their time to the job. “It was incredible,” Williams says. “It was truly an honor to work on a piece of history that had so much influence on America.” The elite team grew to 40 members when it returned to the museum in 2011 to complete another preservation project on the jet and a recovered shrapnel-torn B-29 Superfortress, a World War II-era bomber. For the first month, all 40 detailers worked on Air Force One in separate teams with Williams acting as a team leader. After that, some split to work exclusively on the bomber. During both efforts, the crews performed full exterior details, which include washing; polishing the paint, aluminum and brightwork; and sealing the finish. It’s important for the historic jet to be detailed, as the museum doesn’t have a hangar large enough for full cover, so the surface oxidizes as it sits in Seattle’s wet weather. The aluminum and brightwork took the most time as the group worked to restore
Williams with members of the team that detailed Air Force One and a World War II bomber
them to a “mirror-like finish,” Williams says. Williams founded Silver Lining Detail in 2005 after seeing a lack of services available at the few mobile detailing companies in central Ohio. His interest in vehicle maintenance, though, goes back to his childhood, watching his father work on his 1956 Ford classic truck. If the association with Air Force One isn’t enough, the Silver Living crew can brag about their detailing of daily and exotic cars, as well as supercars, and even Eddie Van Halen’s old truck. cs Tessa Dufresne is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@pubgroupltd.com. cityscene • March 2012 43
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A Wee Bit o’ Irel
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Big celebrations and somber reflections mark the greenest of countries By Carla D’Errico
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n Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is the national holiday – a family-focused celebration centered on dinners, parades and mass. The St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin, Ireland is the largest of the bashes and is a world-class international festival including a dazzling parade, live musical and theatrical performances, treasure hunts, and traditional Ceili dancing.
Ben Bulben with Sligo in the distance. Sligo, in northwestern Ireland, is known for its picturesque landscape.
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Though there is some mystery to his story, what is known about St. Patrick is he was born in Roman Britain, lived between the 4th and 5th centuries and died on March 17. At age 16, he was captured and taken to Ireland by raiders, escaping six years later. He became a priest and returned to Ireland as a missionary, serving the northwestern area and what is today Northern Ireland. Many legends have been attributed to him, such as the story that he banished snakes from Ireland – though, according to fossil records, there were never snakes in Ireland. He supposedly used the three-leafed shamrock to demonstrate the Christian belief of the Trinity – one God in three forms – explaining the popularity of the shamrock as an Irish symbol. In October 2011, I toured Ireland while visiting my brother, a former Columbus resident himself, now following in the footsteps of St. Patrick as a missionary in the northwestern town of Sligo. Though not as touristy, Sligo is a top destination because of its picturesque scenery. Nestled within the rugged, grass-covered Ben Bulben and Ox mountain ranges, the town of 20,000 (large by Irish standards)
is met on the western end by the roaring Atlantic Ocean. Sligo may be small, but it is lively. Despite the often sleep-inducing cold and drizzly weather of Ireland, Sligonians bustle in and out of shops, restaurants, teahouses and pubs in the town center. Passing people pack the street, but the attitude is laid-back. Friends greet each other genially and stop to catch up on the “craic” – an Irish term for good times or gossip. Cavanagh’s Bar in downtown Sligo
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{travel} Slip on the rain-resistant gear and head downtown. Following the Garavogue River will lead to the statue honoring a famed Sligonian, poet W.B. Yeats. Yeats’ name still carries weight in the northwest, which is sometimes called Yeats Country. Most sights in Sligo are within walking distance of one another. Across the river is the Sligo Abbey, built in the year 1253 – making it one of the town’s first permanent establishments. This particular abbey has aged well. About three miles outside of Sligo is Drumcliffe, where, on St. Columba’s Parish Church’s grounds, Yeats is buried. The peaceful gothic church, built 1809, is one of the newer structures. A High Cross and Round Tower are what remains of a monastery dating to the year 537. Since Yeats died in 1939, his grave has been well maintained. Many others on the grounds are crumbling, with moss and ivy covering them. Coupled with the lowlying clouds shrouding the top of Ben Bulben Mountain in the distance, it made for a forlorn yet beautiful sight. Continuing north just before Mullaghmore is the Creevykeel Cairn. Cairns – piles of rocks forming a ceremonial burial ground – are abundant in northwest Ireland, most at least 5,000 years old. The ancient ruins have an air of mystique. W.B. Yeats’ grave at St. Columba’s Parish Church
Above: Sligo Abbey, one of the oldest structures in Sligo Below: Creevykeel cairn outside of Mullaghmore
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Unlike Sligo, Mullaghmore would be described as sleepy, albeit with a slight eerie feeling. Perhaps that’s because Lord Louis Mountbatten, uncle of Prince Charles, resided at Classiebawn Castle sitting upon the hill until he was killed by the Irish Republican Army at the Warrenpoint ambush in 1979.
Enormous waves crash against sea cliffs outside of Mullaghmore.
The Pier Head Hotel and Quay Bar in Mullaghmore
Along the harbor leading to Donegal Bay are a few houses and a modern hotel housing a rustic-looking pub called the Quay Bar. By the harbor, the sea is calm, but further out, enormous waves constantly pound the steep sea cliffs. Towns in the area have a range of personalities. Strandhill, west of Sligo, is a popular surfing town. Year-round, the water is icy, so bring a wetsuit. On the bayside is Culleenamore Beach, where the sea is calm enough to bathe – though keep in mind that Ireland’s temperature seldom rises above 75 degrees, even in the summer. www.cityscenecolumbus.com
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{travel} Bathing may be hindered when harbor seals take the beach. The curious creatures will come and see what you are doing if you get close enough. Looming close by is Knocknarea Mountain, on top of which is a 5,000-year-old cairn believed to be the resting place of the legendary Queen Maeve. Traditionally, when climbing to the tomb, visitors bring a stone and place it on top. The sheep grazing on the summit may make it look easy, but take good hiking shoes, because it is a heck of a hike straight up 1,078 feet. In the town of Dromahair on the eastern side of Lough Gill, Creevelea Abbey sits on a hill overlooking the town, off the main road. A relatively new abbey, Creevelea was built in the 16th Century, before King Henry VIII legally suppressed monastery building.
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Above: Lough Gill and Beezie’s Island Below: Knocknarea Mountain, on top of which is a 5,000-year-old cairn said to be the resting place of the legendary Queen Maeve
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Abandoned in the 17th Century, today Creevelea stands in ruins. What was once the floor is now a cemetery weaving through the maze of deteriorating walls, appropriately adding to the somber mood. On the underside of some of the archways are the beginnings of stalactites, making the ruins seem ancient. Hazelwood Forest is nothing less than magical. Holly trees growing everywhere give the park a Christmassy feel. Strolling along the leisurely trails, waves from the lake gently lap onto shore on one side and trees rise and twist into forms that look like creatures out of a fairy tale. Some appeared to have faces and were reminiscent of the apple-throwing trees from The Wizard of Oz. Looking out onto Lough Gill, a visitor might catch a view of Beezie’s Island, which houses the ruins of an old church and an old house belonging to the namesake, Mrs. Beezie Clerkin. Nicknamed “The Lady of the Lake,” Clerkin lived on the island her whole life and would row across the lake into town. Her husband died in 1934 and she lived alone in the house until her death from an accidental fire in 1949. cs
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A Thousand Words Painter incorporates poems, song lyrics and more into her work By Garth Bishop
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chance request to incorporate an e.e. cummings poem into a piece gave painter Kirsten Bowen the long-awaited inspiration to use her love of the written word in her artwork. Now the Harlem Township resident is forever on the lookout for ways to combine words and paint in a unique manner that quickly captures the eye.
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mologist. He merely asked that she somehow incorporate his favorite cummings poem, but in the end, Bowen used the entire poem, and quickly found how well it worked with her artistic style. “The first one accidentally looked like a landscape,” she says. Bowen does the majority of her painting on pre-stretched canvas. Her paint of choice is thick Venetian plaster, which she discovered when she was doing wall finishes. To ensure the included words fit on the canvas and flow smoothly with their surroundings, she first writes them out on graph paper. She then pencils them in on the surface of the painting before applying the brush, taking care to paint the letters in shades similar but not identical to the background they cover. It’s not uncommon for the planned image to change after she decides on the words, Bowen says. “There are times when I have ideas for the words first, and then other times I think of the image first,” she says.
Some of Bowen’s works include poems she finds poignant, like a poem by French writer Guillaume Apollinaire (which is layered atop the Mona Lisa), and Inseparable, a love poem by 19th Century English poet Philip Bourke Marston. “I’m a bit of a hopeless romantic,” Bowen says. Others come from unexpected sources. In Psychiatry, a large yellow smiley face is covered by terms taken from a pop psychology book. An image of flowers is covered with the dictionary definition of the word pleasant. You Learn incorporates the Alanis Morissette song of the same name into a field scene. Bowen strives to maintain a positive sentiment in her works, despite the popularity of negativity in songs, poems and other written media. “I think we like songs that are dark and angry, but we don’t want to put them on the wall,” she says. Though talented in numerous forms of painting, Bowen is committed to her current endeavor and the opportunities it presents her. “I have yet to get bored,” she says. More information on Bowen, including images of some of her paintings, can be found on her website, www.kirsten bowen.com. She also has a Facebook page, through which she makes many of her sales. cs Garth Bishop is editor of CityScene Magazine. Feedback welcome at gbishop@pubgroupltd.com.
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Engagin’ Cajun
Original party rockers bring their energetic show to town By Carly Kohake
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uckwheat Zydeco is traveling almost 1,000 miles across five state lines to bring the party to Columbus. The rollicking, high-energy Creole band from Louisiana will arrive in Columbus March 9 for a performance at the Athletic Club of Columbus. The show will be part of CityMusic Columbus’ World Music Series. Buckwheat Zydeco thrives on the energy of the crowd, which it works to entrance with exciting performers and goodtime zydeco music. The genre takes the conventional band setup and adds the
accordion and washboard to complete its unique sound. Frontman Buckwheat – or Stanley Dural to his closest friends and family – first familiarized himself with the energetic music form at age 9, when he heard his father play it. Growing up, Dural listened to rhythm and blues, but his father urged him to learn zydeco music. Originally an organist, Dural begrudgingly learned the accordion from his father. “Dad and I went round and round when I was growing up. He wanted me to play
the accordion … I took my organ, went to my venue and put it on the stage,” says Dural. “In my mind, I’m going to play this one time” as a favor to his father. In the end, though, Dural decided to stick with zydeco – and he has loved every minute of it since. In 1979, he picked up an accordion and sat with it for eight months. Even after being discouraged in the beginning by the overwhelming 120 buttons before him, Dural got back on the stage as soon as he could play a few songs. “As soon as I could play a few songs, I needed to get a new man. I needed a singer. My old band (Buckwheat and the Hitchhikers, a funk outfit) didn’t want anything to do with me now,” he says. “I’m singing now because nobody wants to sing for me. They think Buck’s going crazy.” If Buck is going crazy, it’s been the best decision he has made for his career. Dural travels not only around the nation, but also around the world. He and his current band have been to Japan, Germany, England and even Turkey. They played at both of President Clinton’s inaugurations, and have shared stages and recording sessions with the likes of Willie Nelson, Keith Richards and Eric Clapton. In 2010, Buckwheat Zydeco won a Grammy for Lay Your Burden Down in the Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album category. It had been nominated five times previously. Concertgoers can expect a foot-stomping good time at a typical Buckwheat Zydeco concert. While sitting audiences can be good, the band and the music call for the members of the crowd to be on their feet and dancing. “We’re coming to party with you,” Dural says. “I have this slogan: ‘Bring two pairs of shoes.’ You’re going to use them on the dance floor.” cs Carly Kohake is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@pubgroupltd.com.
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Gallery Exhibits Miller Gallery, Otterbein University Art and Communication Building: 15th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition through March 8. Senior Art Exhibitions from March 19-May 11. www.otterbein.edu Capital University Schumacher Gallery: RARE: Joel Sartore’s Portraits of America’s Endangered Species through March 24. www.capital.edu High Road Gallery: Watercolor: Outside the Box, the Central Ohio Watercolor Society spring show, through March 24. www.highroadgallery.com Lindsay Gallery: Works by artist and musician Jeb Loy Nichols through March 31. www.lindsaygallery.com Studios on High Gallery: A Celebration of Color, exotic fabrics and brightly colored glass and ceramics by JacQui Bledsoe and Joan Selle Zeller, from March 1-31. www.studiosonhigh.com Ohio Art League: Faces by Paul Wilber from March 1-31. www.oal.org Brandt-Roberts Galleries: New works by gallery artists March 1-31. www.brandt robertsgalleries.com Hammond Harkins Galleries: Winter Selections, featuring a variety of media by gallery artists, from March 1-31. www.hammond harkins.com Muse Gallery: In the Palm of Me, sculptures by Juliellen Byrne with other artists on display as well, from March 1-April 15. www.amusegallery.com Above: Studios on High Right: Muse Gallery www.cityscenecolumbus.com
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Art Access Gallery: Retrospective for painter Elena Osterwalder from March 2-April 14. www.artaccessgallery.com Rivet Gallery: Columbus College of Art and Design’s 15th annual Art of Illustration show from March 3-30. www.rivetgallery. com ROY G BIV Gallery: Works by Christopher Greathouse and Angie Zielinski from March 3-31. www.roygbivgallery.com Dublin Arts Council Gallery: Yesterday, varied works by Columbus College of Art and Design students, March 6-April 20. www.dublinarts.org
Columbus Museum of Art: Carved and Whittled Sculpture: American Folk Art Walking Sticks from the Hill Collection through April 1. Currents by Latifa Echakhch through April 1. Monet to Matisse: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Sirak Collection through May 13. Columbus Views – featuring pieces by George Bellows, Emerson Burkhart, Edmund Kuehn, Robert Chadeayne and others – through May 27..www.columbus museum.org Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery: 100 Years of Art: Celebrating Columbus’ Legacy, Brandt-Roberts Galleries featuring the work of 53 different artists in tribute to Columbus’ bicentennial celebration, through April 15. www.riffegallery.org Schumacher Gallery
Sherrie Gallerie: Works by Italian glass artists Davide Salvadore from March 9-April 30. www. sherriegallerie.com Hayley Gallery: Geology: Fragility & Strength by Melodie Thompson from March 10-April 13. www.hayleygallery.com Keny Galleries: Alan Gough: A Year’s Time from March 16-April 6. www.kenygalleries.com 58 cityscene • March 2012
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Rare: Joel Sartore’s Portraits of America’s Endangered Species Wexner Center for the Arts: David Smith: Cubes and Anarchy through April 15. www. wexarts.org
January 17 to March 24, 2012
Frank Museum of Art, Otterbein University: Etchings – Old and New by Vijay Kumar through May 11. www.otterbein.edu
Opening Reception Friday, February 3 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio: Looking Forward: Work by the Faculty of Columbus College of Art & Design through May 20. www.decartsohio.org Fisher Gallery, Otterbein University Roush Hall: Des de Mi Ventana (From My Window), black-and-white woodcuts by Eliana Calle Saari, through May 20. www. otterbein.edu Hayley Gallery
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National Geographic contributing photographer Joel Sartore has spent two decades on a mission to document North American plants and animals facing extinction. Intimate color portraits capture the essence of each species with subjects ranging from condors to crocodiles, wolverines to woodpeckers, snails to sea turtles. The exhibition, curated by Smith Kramer Fine Arts, Kansas City, also celebrates the comeback of endangered species such as the American alligator, the gray wolf and the iconic bald eagle. The Schumacher Gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 1 - 5 p.m. Located on the fourth floor of Blackmore Library on Capital University’s Bexley campus.
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CityScene spotlights what to watch, what to watch for and what not to miss! issues from a historical perspective with some of the more “difficult” objects from the center’s permanent collection.
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Controversy 2: Pieces We Don’t Talk About Opening Feb. 29 Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave. Fresh off the success of its first exhibition on controversy, the Ohio Historical Society rolls out another, exploring race
CATCO-Phoenix presents Winnie the Pooh March 2-11 Studio One Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St. Come along with Pooh and friends as they embark on exciting journeys led by Christopher Robin’s father as he tells his son a bedtime story. www.catco.org The Black Keys March 4, 7:30 p.m. Jerome Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr. Jam out with Akron native rock duo the Black Keys, who won three Grammy awards in 2011 and were.nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2012 award show. www.schottenstein center.com
Arnold Sports Festival March 1-4 Throughout Downtown Columbus The largest multi-sport event in the nation returns once more to Columbus, featuring more than 18,000 athletes competing in 45 sports and events, including 12 Olympic sports. www.arnoldsportsfestival.com 60 cityscene • March 2012
Four Score and Seven Years Ago March 5, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St. The ArtsPower National Touring Theatre musical will teach youth about life during the Civil War through the perspectives of an escaped slave and a Confederate soldier, with the two eventually uniting to help each other. www.capa.com The Fresh Beat Band March 8, 6 p.m. Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. CAPA presents a performance by Nick Jr.’s popular television band, The Fresh Beat Band. The group will present its hit songs, continuing its venture of teaching children about the importance of music and self-expression. www.capa.com The Grace of Silence and the Power of Words Buckwheat Zydeco March 8, 7 p.m. Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany Michele Norris, the host of National Public Radio’s All Things Considered, talks about her 2010 book focusing on her family history and the conversation about race in the U.S. www.mccoycenter.org
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CityMusic Columbus presents Buckwheat Zydeco March 9, 8 p.m. Athletic Club of Columbus, 136 E. Broad St. Buckwheat Zydeco brings its brand of rollicking, good-time Creole music to Columbus. www.citymusiccolumbus.com Nearly Lear March 9-10 Thurber Theatre at Drake Center, 1849 Cannon Dr. The Wexner Center for the Arts presents this one-woman reimagining of King
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Lear through the eyes of the titular king’s clown. www.wexarts.org
awaken your senses, just as the Prince rouses the Beauty with a kiss. www.ballet met.org
BalletMet presents The Sleeping Beauty March 9-11 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. The well-known ballet performed by Columbus’ innovative dance company will
The Second City Laugh Out Loud Tour March 10, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St. The celebrated comedy troupe that brightened our world with comedians such The Fresh Beat Band
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events as Stephen Colbert and Tina Fey introduces its newest class, complete with laugh out loud sketch comedy and trademark improv. www.capa.com St. Patrick’s Day Celebration March 10, 11 a.m. Throughout Dublin The Luck o’ the Irish runs rampant in Dublin during St. Patrick’s Day. Dublin, Ohio, that is. Get your green on and watch the leprechauns as they march in the “Greenest, Grandest Parade.” The parade steps off at Metro Center and continues through Historic Dublin. www.dublin.oh.us Miracles & Magic March 10, 1 and 5 p.m. Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St. The annual stage magic showcase benefiting A Kid Again returns to central Ohio. www.miraclesandmagic.com Blooms & Butterflies March 10-Sept. 3 Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St.
The conservatory once again celebrates the release of dozens of species of butterflies into the gardens. www. fpconservatory.org
Columbus Jazz Orchestra presents A Night at the Cotton Club March 14-18 Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. The Columbus Jazz Orchestra acknowledges the Cotton Club as one of the most faStewart Goodyear mous nightclubs in history as it celebrates 1920s culture with Cotton Club’s own award-winning choreographer and tap dancer Ted Louis Levy and Broadway sensation Brenda Braxton. www.jazzarts group.org 62 cityscene • March 2012
Columbus International Auto Show March 15-18 Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St. Experience.top names, get a glimpse of what’s new to the auto world, and have a chance to sit in your dream car at the annual Columbus International Auto Show. www.columbusautoshow.com The Columbus Symphony presents Masterworks 9: Themes & Variations March 16-17 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni and guest pianist Stewart Goodyear lead the Columbus Symphony Orchestra in a medley of themes and variations in this musical “conversation.” www.columbus symphony.com
Billy Elliot the Musical
favorites on St. Patrick’s Day..www.pro musicacolumbus.org Broadway Across America presents Billy Elliot the Musical March 20-25 Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. Based on the international hit film, Billy Elliot the Musical is the story of a boy’s journey from a left jab to a pirouette as he discovers his true talent and changes his life. www.capa.com Second City
ProMusica presents Irish Melodies March 17, 5:30 p.m. Pontifical College Josephinum, ProMusica.musicians present Irish www.cityscenecolumbus.com
Hocking Valley Easter Bunny Train & Egg Hunt Opera Columbus presents Denyce Graves March 23, 8 p.m. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. Recognized opera sensation and winner of Opera Columbus Irma M. Cooper Vocal Competition Denyce Graves takes the stage with her powerful chords in this season special. www.operacolumbus.org Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Johnny Mathis March 24, 8 p.m. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Three-time Grammy award winner and classic crooner Johnny Mathis partners with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra to bring his unmatched style to Columbus. www.columbussymphony.com Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Masterworks 10: Inspired by the Bard March 30April 1 Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. The women of the Columbus Symphony collaborate with CATDenyce Graves CO to bring Shakespeare to the symphony. www.columbus symphony.com
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The Painter’s Eye Featuring Liz by Andy Warhol
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his year, I will be periodically asking museum directors and curators to share favorite pieces from their collections. Dr. Cassandra Lee Tellier has had a distinguished career as a professor of art history and museum director. For almost 25 years, she has been director of the Schumacher Gallery at Capital University. Prior to coming to Capital, Tellier served as program director for the arts and director of the University Gallery at Georgia Tech. Liz (1965, silkscreen on paper, 22” x 22”) by Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was done at a time when the artist was at his peak. The work reflects his fascination and great friendship with Elizabeth Taylor. For Tellier, Warhol’s ability to “capture the true essence” of one of the most famous people in the world goes far beyond the surface of Taylor’s beauty. “He captures the intensity of her larger-than-life personality. We recognize the silver screen icon from films such as Cleopatra and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, but it was courageous social activism and lifelong devotion to humanitarian causes which really defined Elizabeth Taylor’s life,” Tellier says. 64 cityscene • March 2012
Silkscreen is a method of printing using stencils. In order to be successful, the artist must choose shapes and colors with care. Warhol uses a few simple elements, three colors plus black and white, to achieve an exciting graphic statement as well as a likeness of his subject. The warm red of the background seems to expand beyond the confines of the square. Note, however, the one spot of green near Taylor’s eyes and the slash of magenta red for her lips bring our eyes back to her face. This is one of many images Warhol did of
Taylor. A similar painting of Taylor by Warhol recently sold at auction for $67,000. The Schumacher gallery is showing RARE: Portraits of America’s Endangered Species by National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore through March 24. cs Artist Michael McEwan serves as Artist-in-Residence at Capital University, where he also teaches painting and drawing classes. www.cityscenecolumbus.com