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Central Ohio’s premier cycling event continues its cancer-combat quest

Rolling Onward

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OVER THE COURSE OF ITS SEVEN RIDES, Pelotonia, the grassroots nonprofit that began in

“Not surprisingly, the event would and could not happen without volunteers,” Ulman says. “They do anything from handing out gift bags to processing the registration, to manning the water spots, making sandwiches and driving the support vehicles in case anyone gets a flat tire.”

Ulman says many volunteers come in with groups of colleagues or friends and find the experience to be a great teambuilding activity.

While the clear goal of Pelotonia is to raise funds for cancer research – which go directly to The Ohio State University Comprehensive Care Center – Ulman also wants to remind riders, supporters and visitors alike of some of the additional impact.

“The measurable success is the lives saved and affected,” he says. “For us, it’s really important that we focus on the impact of the dollars. How many young scientists we are able to invest in … those are the stories we want to tell and talk about.”

Ulman adds that the city of Columbus has been extremely supportive of Pelotonia’s mission.

“It’s very unique,” he says. “I’m not sure that other cities would embrace, support and drive us the way Columbus does.

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Columbus in 2008, has raised more than $106 million for cancer research.

The three-day event not only includes cycling, but offers a weekend full of entertainment, as well as volunteer opportunities.

This year’s Pelotonia, Aug. 5-7, will feature new additions that make the ride not only a standout event for those who participate, but for their families, friends and visitors as well.

The weekend kicks off around 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5 with an opening ceremony at Columbus Commons. Riders are welcome to stop by, check in and pick up their gift bags.

“Three different bands will be playing, and we’ll have some speakers there to talk about the impact of the (cancer) research, but there will also be some inspirational remarks from a few other people,” says Pelotonia President and CEO Doug Ulman.

While the bands and speakers had not been finalized by mid-July, Ulman says Pelotonia has reached out to prolific members of the medical community. With the start of the summer Olympics, Pelotonia has also invited Olympians who have strong connections to cancer, whether they have battled cancer or More than 7,000 riders participate in Pelotonia each year. supported a loved one in his or her own battle.

The opening ceremony lasts until about 9 p.m.

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Ulman says, adding there will also be an exposure for local organizations and businesses.

The three separate rides kick off in downtown Columbus around 7 a.m. A new addition this year is a second 50-mile route. The first 50-mile route goes from downtown Columbus to New Albany. The second goes from New Albany to Kenyon College in CS R E L A T E D R E A D I N G Gambier, northeast of Columbus. The 25-mile route ends in Pickerington.

“We’ve always had one (50-mile route),” Ulman says. “Historically, the 50-mile route cityscenecolumbus.com is the most popular one. This allows people to try something new.”

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Teeing Up Multi-time course champion Walt Dennis champions club as it hosts U.S. Senior Open

By Bob Valasek IN 1956, WHEN WALT DENNIS WAS JUST 5 YEARS OLD, his father, Dick, joined

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Dennis hopes spectators at the championship experience the same warmth and affection he feels for Scioto.

“Even if you’re not a sports fan, you can still come and enjoy good company with friends and family while taking in the beauty of Scioto Country Club,” Dennis says. “I cannot think of a nicer way to spend a beautiful August day in Columbus, Ohio.” CS Bob Valasek is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Scioto Country Club in Upper Arlington. The young Dennis would follow him around the course as his father competed in the Men’s Club Championships.

This August, 60 years later, Dennis will make his way around the same storied course as the general chairman of the 2016 U.S. Senior Open Championship.

Dennis – the president and CEO of Canal Winchester-based HFI, a leading supplier of interior automotive products – has always loved a challenge.

He remembers when he was finally old enough to enter the men’s locker room area at the country club, seeing “The Wall of Champions” that displayed every club champion and runner-up since 1916, including his father’s name thrice as a runner-up.

“I always remember thinking how cool it would be to get my name on that wall,” says Dennis.

He achieved that and then some as a seven-time champion and five-time runner-up.

It’s that same spirit and determination, coupled with his affable nature, that make him a fitting ambassador for Scioto and this year’s U.S. Senior Open.

“Treat everyone as you would wish to be treated. That is my nature,” says Dennis.

“I abide by an old saying shared with me years ago: ‘We will treat our guests so many ways, they will be sure to like one of them.’ … I have always been supportive of anything that enhances the reputation of Scioto Country Club, both locally and, of course, across the United States and around the world.”

Chairing a national golf championship isn’t easy work, but Dennis’ pride in the club drives him.

“The golf course, the facilities and, most importantly, the people, both members and staff,” are what make it so special to him, he says.

Bringing the championship back for a second time – Scioto also hosted the 1986 U.S. Senior Open Championship – was important to Dennis, the club’s board, its president and head golf professional, and the members supported the idea from the start. That its return coincides with The U.S. Senior Open Championship Committee, from left: (front row) Bob Becker, the club’s 100th anniversary makes it Walt Dennis, Bill Stines and Greg Wolf; (back even more meaningful. row) Kip Eriksen, Bill Sullivan, Phil Glandon, “It has been a labor of love, and it will John Landolfi and Greg Overmyer; (not be very gratifying to see the final product pictured) Dan Sullivan and Kip McBride. presented to the world,” Dennis says.

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Paletas – massive Mexican popsicles – make their mark in Columbus Story and photos by Katie Ellington

Pop(sicle) Stars THE SUN IS BEATING DOWN, the air is humid and the kids are running around

outside, relishing the last few days of summer vacation.

On days like these, there’s no better snack than a cool, fruity popsicle. Or, perhaps, its larger and more exotic cousin, the formidable paleta.

Paletas are the treat of choice in any Mexican town. While they may look no different than a regular popsicle, paletas are carefully homemade with real fruit and no artificial ingredients.

Though American popsicles got their commercial start in the 1920s, when Popsicle brand founder Frank Epperson patented his invention, Mexico’s beloved ice pops originated from a tiny town called Tocumbo. In the late 1940s, three men from Tocumbo began selling paletas in Mexico City. They were an instant success, and today, it’s hard to find a Mexican town without a paletería – a shop or stand selling paletas.

Their popularity is also growing in the U.S., where paleterías and gourmet ice pop stands are appearing in larger cities such as Charleston, S.C., Atlanta, Nashville and Los Angeles.

The Columbus area is home to a few gourmet ice pop makers, including Rime Time Curiously Crafted Pops and J-Pops. But the one and only place to get an authentic Mexican paleta is Diamonds Ice

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Cream, located at the intersection of Bethel and Sawmill roads near Dublin.

“Paletas are famous because they are artisanal,” says José Torres, a Guadalajara native who co-founded Diamonds with his cousin Carlos in January 2015.

He holds out a strawberry-kiwi paleta, the top half green and the bottom half red, each

adorned in the middle with a slice of fruit.

“There’s no art in the American ice pop.

There’s art in paletas.”

Take one look at the rows of paletas – some dipped, some striped and all brightly colored – and you’re likely to agree. Torres learned the art of paleta-making from his nephew, Rodrigo, who operates his own paletería in Guadalajara.

Today, Torres co-owns the business with René Flores and Augustine León. The shop serves a variety of Mexican treats, from cool glasses of water flavored with fruit (aguas frescas) to Mexican corn on the cob, slathered with mayonnaise and cheese with a generous sprinkling of chili powder on top. But Diamonds is best

sapote and soursop are made from the fruits Torres and his partners enjoyed growing up in Mexico. Leche quemado, or burnt milk, is inspired by one of the flavors sold at the paletería in Oaxaca, Flores’ hometown.

Creating new flavors is a trial-and-error process, and the owners won’t sell a flavor until they’ve perfected it. The most popular flavors are pine nut and any flavor with a little bit of chili powder. Mango con chile and pineapple con chile will satisfy a sweet tooth with a spicy kick at the end. Customers, Torres says, gravitate toward flavors they’ve never tried, or even seen, before.

“When I see one customer order the same flavor over and over, I say, ‘No, no, you’ve got to try this one,’” says Torres. CS

From left: Rene Flores, Jose Torres and Augustine León

known for its homemade ice cream and paletas. Every flavor is made in-house, by hand, with fresh, all-natural ingredients and no artificial sweeteners.

“American popsicles are too sweet,” says León. “We don’t make it too sweet. Natural flavors, that’s what everybody loves.”

Both the ice cream and paletas at Diamonds are made from fresh fruit. The employees peel, cut, crush and juice the fruit themselves. Paletas are made throughout the week in batches of 52 at a time, to ensure they are always sold fresh. Diamonds currently serves 70 distinct flavors of paletas, from chocolate and strawberry to banana Nutella, avocado and pico de gallo. Tropical flavors such as papaya, passionfruit, mamey,

Katie Ellington is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Shadowbox Live presents Broken Whispers Aug. 18-Nov. 10 Shadowbox Live

Broken Whispers is Shadowbox Live’s version of The Great Gatsby: dance theater with a line-up of contemporary songs performed by Shadowbox’s house band, narrated by both novel narrator Nick Carraway and more in-the-know Jordan Baker to help the audience keep up. It also makes the character of Jay Gatsby female, while keeping all other elements the same, necessitating the integration of a different iconic character into the traditional setting. “It’s not just the haves and the havenots, it’s not just the American dream, it’s also bringing some women’s issues into focus. … It was very intriguing to us to take the (character) skill set, put it into a different gender and see what that would do for us,” says Katy Psenicka, Shadowbox director of operations and choreographer of the show.

PromoWest Productions presents Gavin DeGraw and Andy Grammer Oct. 5 Express Live!

A couple of major pop stars hit one of Columbus’ premier music venues this October. Gavin DeGraw has been known to audiences since his breakout 2004 hit “I Don’t Want to Be,” while Andy Grammer hit the big time more recently with 2014 smash “Honey, I’m Good.” Also on the agenda for Express Live! this fall, on Oct. 25, is renowned indie pop duo Tegan and Sara, whose singles over the years have included “Walking with a Ghost,” “Closer” and the theme from 2014’s The Lego Movie, “Everything Is Awesome.”

Funny Bone presents Nemr Abou Nassar

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Sept. 15 Columbus Funny Bone

Though he’s still building his reputation in the U.S. market, Lebanon-born Nemr Abou Nassar is one of the biggest comedic names in the Middle East. He holds records for crowds in multiple Middle East countries and was on the cover of Rolling Stone in 2014. In his first-ever world tour, his aim is to make as much of an impact on other countries – including the U.S. – as he has made in the part of the world where he was born, and the Columbus Funny Bone is a big stop on the list.

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Columbus Jazz Orchestra presents New Orleans on Parade!

Oct. 20-23 Southern Theatre

Given the roots jazz has in New Orleans – the Sidney Bechets, the Jelly Roll Mortons, the Louis Armstrongs – it’s only appropriate that the Jazz Arts Group would kick off its 2016-17 Swingin’ with the CJO series with a tribute to the Big Easy. Guest clarinetist Evan Christopher and drummer/vocalist Jamison Ross join the Columbus Jazz Orchestra for a show celebrating the diverse musical styles that were blended together to form the genre we know as jazz today. “The foundation of jazz comes from New Orleans. Certainly, the blues from the Delta was before that, but things really started to come together in New Orleans,” says orchestra Artistic Director Byron Stripling.

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CAPA presents Loreena McKennitt Nov. 2 Palace Theatre

McConnell Center presents Dave Powers Trio Nov. 6 McConnell Arts Center

The McConnell Arts Center started its Jazz @ the Mac series last year on the suggestion of local jazz drummer Aaron Scott, and it continues this year with a tribute to acclaimed jazz pianist Bob Allen, also a Columbus native and Scott’s father. Pianist Dave Powers and his ensemble anchor the show, along with Scott, in a performance that emphasizes the McConnell’s focus on locally grown music. “We’re really interested in supporting those artists that are living and breathing and working in our community,” says Jon Cook, executive director of the McConnell.

Broadway Across America presents Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella Nov. 22-27 Ohio Theatre

Though the story is certainly recognizable to all audiences, the version of Cinderella kicking off the 2016-17 Broadway in Columbus season is decidedly not the Disney version, being more based on some of the older live-action TV versions. And while cut or altered content always finds its way into references and asides, there are some surprises and some different approaches to characters’ attitudes. “Cinderella is a little more empowered in this. …

It’s not just her finding that perfect prince to become a princess. It’s actually her decision,” says Lisa Minken, marketing manager for CAPA, which oversees Broadway in Columbus.

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Canadian Celtic musician Loreena McKennitt – who plays the piano, harp and accordion, among other instruments – is probably best known for her 1997 hit “The Mummers’ Dance,” but she has a dedicated fan base, and even its members will find her Columbus stop unique. “The unique piece about this performance is she’s doing a trio performance, where normally she has a full band with her. It’s just going to be her, her guitarist and her cellist,” says CAPA Director of Programming Rich Corsi. Also in November, CAPA will bring to the Lincoln Theatre actor, musician and comedian Henry Rollins on another of his hugely popular spoken word tours.

Wexner Center presents Dane Terry Dec. 9-10 Wexner Center for the Arts

Piano virtuoso Dane Terry, a central Ohio native, returns to his hometown to present Bird in the House, a show he performed at the Under the Radar Festival in New York’s Public Theater. Wexner Center Director of Performing Arts Charles Helm saw Terry present the one-man show in New York and worked to convince Terry to perform the show locally, giving his local fans a look at Terry’s new musical direction. “In essence, it’s a solo musical theater show,” Helm says.

CATCO presents Baskerville Jan. 25-Feb. 12 Studio One, Riffe Center

ProMusica presents Christmas Oratorio

Dec. 10-11 Worthington United Methodist Church, Southern Theatre The Saint-Saëns piece that serves as the centerpiece of this season’s ProMusica holiday performance is a traditional Christmas piece, but it’s rarely performed in full, which is why the chamber orchestra thought it perfect. The ensemble is working with the Lancaster Chorale and five soloists – including Opera Columbus Artistic Director Peggy Kriha Dye and Kathrin Danzmayr, wife of ProMusica Music Director David Danzmayr – to perform “Christmas Oratorio,” as well as Vaughn Williams’ “Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus” and selections from Handel’s “Messiah.” “It’s always good when ProMusica can promote works for our chamber size that have not been done,” says Janet Chen, executive director of ProMusica.

Mystery meets comedy in this Sherlock Holmes send-up in the vein of CATCO’s 2012 production of The 39 Steps, full of pantomime, sleight of hand and other farcical movement. CATCO picked the play in part because of the popularity of Holmes – witness the two Robert Downey Jr. movies and TV shows based on the character – and fits an impressive number of roles into a five-actor play. “I needed a good mystery-comedy that would be a real crowd-pleaser. … As in the case of The 39 Steps, it takes nothing and makes it into something big,” says CATCO Producing Director Steven Anderson.

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McCoy Center presents Kodo

Feb. 22 Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts

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A desire to present high-end, marquee performers outside of the usual country, blues and rock musicians for the McCoy Center led Corsi of CAPA, which oversees operations for the McCoy Center, to connect with Japanese taiko group Kodo.

The ensemble, which has toured on five continents and alternates between touring and training every other year, usually plays at larger venues, so the 800-seat McCoy will offer a completely different type of show for those who’ve seen Kodo before.

“It’s going to be like (having) Kodo in your living room,” Corsi says.

The Piano Guys Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Palace Theatre, 8 pm

The Triplets of Belleville Cine-Concert Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Southern Theatre, 8 pm

The Second City Touring Company: Free Speech! (While Supplies Last) September 21–23, 2016 Lincoln Theatre

Opera Columbus presents Mission: Seraglio

John Hiatt Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Southern Theatre, 7:30 pm

The Plough and the Stars October 26–30, 2016 Southern Theatre

Loreena McKennitt Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Palace Theatre, 8 pm

Jim Brickman: Comfort & Joy Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Southern Theatre, 7:30 pm

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Jan. 25-29 Southern Theatre

Mozart. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

The legendary composer’s The Abduction from the Seraglio is shaken, not stirred, in this James Bond-themed update that adds comedy and spy-genre elements to a show that is usually more pirate-heavy. Presenting an uncommon variation on a known quantity is nothing new for Opera Columbus, but one of the main goals here, says Artistic Director Peggy Kriha Dye, is to capture the attention of non-operagoers to show them how entertaining the genre – and Opera Columbus in general – can be. “To even hear an updated version, but to do one that features James Bond? I just love it,” Dye says.

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Feb. 10-12 Ohio Theatre

BalletMet Artistic Director Edwaard Liang has long been a fan of the Peter Pan story, and he says Michael Pink’s ballet version of it – which BalletMet has never performed before – has the perfect blend of great costumes, great sets and fun dancing. Audience participation factors in, and the pacing and choreography make the production very different from other ballet interpretations of the classic J.M. Barrie tale – not to mention the fast-paced action.

“There’s plenty for the dancers to be able to challenge themselves. There’s a lot of flying; it’s not just Peter Pan,” Liang says.

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New Albany Symphony Orchestra presents Casey at the Bat March 11-12 Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts

Ernest Thayer’s famous poem about the mighty – and mightily overconfident – baseball star Casey seemed the perfect fit for the New Albany Symphony Orchestra’s spring show. The show features music from Strauss’ “Voices of Spring” to “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” and the sensory- and kid-friendly March 11 show will offer popcorn and Cracker Jacks in the lobby as well as narration by Jym Ganahl.

“We wanted to do Casey at the Bat, and landed at a good time for combining the themes of spring and spring training,” says orchestra Executive Director Heather Garner.

Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Pixar in Concert

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Following up on its successful Disney tribute show this past spring, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra will put together a similar Pixar tribute, featuring music – and HD videos and multimedia – from 12-14 beloved animated flicks. “It’s stuff everybody knows – it’s WALL-E, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc.,” says Corsi of CAPA, which also oversees operations for the symphony.

Earlier on the symphony’s pops schedule, on Jan. 21, is Brahms V. Radiohead, which matches up Brahms’ First Symphony with Radiohead’s 1997 album OK Computer to create new twists on both.

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White Castle CEO found her own path before returning to the Columbus-based company

By Hannah Bealer WHITE CASTLE – the renowned, Columbus-based purveyor of fast-food sliders – has stayed in the local Ingram family for nearly a century.

It celebrated a new first in 2015 when Lisa Ingram – great-granddaughter of Billy Ingram, one of the chain’s founders – stepped up as White Castle’s fourth CEO. She’s the first woman to hold the job.

Ingram’s great-grandfather helped kick off White Castle in Kansas in 1921, starting a family legacy. But Ingram never thought she’d ascend to the top job.

While always proud of her family’s name, the Upper Arlington resident wanted to choose her own path. It was a path that ultimately led her back to the family business.

“I wanted to go out and explore the world,” says Ingram, who also grew up in Upper Arlington. “I wanted to see a different city, and I wasn’t sure if I would ever come back and work in the family business.”

Ingram ended up living in Dallas for about a decade, and enjoyed spreading her wings in a place where no one knew of her family. During her time in Dallas, she kept in touch with White Castle’s marketing director, who one day told Ingram she was looking for a marketing manager. She wanted to know if Ingram would be interested in the position.

She went back home to Columbus and accepted the job. While working in her new role, she also earned a master’s degree in business at The Ohio State University. She initially thought she might go into consulting, but her father presented her with “an offer I didn’t think I could refuse,” she says.

Though she says her father, Bill Ingram, left her very big shoes to fill, she was more

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than up for the challenge. He retired at the end of 2015 after 35 years with the company.

“We had three successful generations of progress and prosperity,” Ingram says.

“I think the expectation to not be the generation to screw it up weighs heavily on my mind. They set the bar very high, so I’m always making sure that I’m doing what I can to honor the past but make sure we are relevant to the future. Mixing that together is hard to do sometimes, but if we keep doing it, we’ll see great things.”

The best part of her job, Ingram says, is getting to talk about White Castle, its 95-year-old history and her family’s legacy.

The business, which originated in Kansas, officially moved to Columbus in 1934.

“We’re very proud to be a Columbusbased company,” Ingram says.

Ingram also serves on the OhioHealth, United Way of Central Ohio, Columbus Partnership and National Restaurant Association boards. CS Hannah Bealer is an editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Homes is a beautiful example of this fusion of luxury and living, where family is at the heart of exciting design ideas. You’ll want to be sure to stop by this magnificent home and check out the family-focused features that are bound to make it a real show-stopper in the Parade luxury home line-up.

Families Are Busy It’s a fact. Kids and parents come and go at all hours of the day – work, school, soccer, baseball, swimming, ballet, gymnastics, workouts – and with all that activity comes stuff. Lots and lots of stuff. n decades past, luxury living and active families were often mutu- The key to your sanity could lie with some savvy organization. ally exclusive.

“We’re excited for Parade visitors to Remember your grandmother’s living room? The one with the glass see the Family Foyer,” says Scott Shively of Bob Webb Homes. “It’s a drop-andcollectibles displayed just so in the corner curio cabinet? The one go launch pad right off the garage … a designated room to keep coats, with the Oriental rugs and silk-upholstered wing chairs that shoes, boots, backpacks and were off-limits to everyone but “company?” Back in the day, electronics organized and The BIA 2016 Parade of out of sight. We think the words “luxury” and “living” just didn’t belong in the Homes is Sept. 3-18 at visitors will really love Verona in Powell. Bob same sentence. the lockers, cubbies and Webb Custom Homes has A home that looks beautiful but doesn’t everywhere. That’s why tech-friendly charging been named as this year’s take into account the demands of everyday making a plan around stations, along with Foundation Home builder. family life can quickly end up becoming a your family and how you benches and storage Visit www.bobwebb.com no-go zone. And that’s the last thing you live day-to-day makes space to stash things like for Parade home progress want to happen when you’re ready to build sense, so you can still have sports equipment, board and details. the home that you and your family will be all the luxury you crave – you games, pet supplies, books sharing for many years to come. just planned for it in advance. and homework.”

Neither do you want your home lookBob Webb Custom Homes’ Foun“And that’s not all,” Shively contining like a daycare, with toys and clutter dation Home in this year’s BIA Parade of ues. “Outside the Family Foyer, there’s a

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huge chalkboard message center to leave notes, post reminders and check for family updates. It’s just one more family-friendly feature to help keep kids and parents on time and on track.”

Families Are Messy There’s no getting around it. So why not fight fire with fire? Plan for the muddy shoes, pet mishaps and inevitable food fights with style-and-storage options that take everyday messes in stride.

The Bob Webb Parade home once again rises to the occasion with unique design and storage solutions for neatnesschallenged families.

“If you’ve got a busy family, you’re going to love our Laundry Studio,” says Becky Webb, president of Bob Webb Custom Homes. “Not only is it bright and spacious with plenty of counter space for sorting and folding, but it’s conveniently located right next to the Family Foyer, which keeps all the mess and clean-up contained to one specific area of the house. And because our Parade home is all about family, we’ve even added a second laundry station upstairs on the second floor. How great is that?”

Families Are Unique That’s the beauty of building a custom home: It can be a true reflection of the people who live there. Sports, crafts, music, technology – whatever they’re into, you can give them their space. With thoughtful planning and a good custom builder in

Add the storage you need: cubbies, drawers, shelving. And don’t forget charging stations for family electronics.

your corner, you can put the emphasis on family and create a home that gives them space to learn, experiment and grow on their own, as well as larger family-sized gathering spaces for full-on family fun.

The Bob Webb Parade home does just that. It’s loaded with family-friendly niceties and necessities, including private spaces for every member in the house.

“Every bedroom in this home has its own walk-in closet and bathroom,” says Becky.

“That means, kids, adults, everyone has his or her private space to sleep, bathe, brush teeth, and get dressed for work or school.

And that means less waiting, whining and hogging the bathroom mirror. At least, that’s how it works in theory.”

Gone are the one-plan-fits-all homes of the past. Innovative family-centric home designs are gaining ground and breaking all the rules as a more thoughtful, inclusive approach to luxury living.

What it all boils down to is this: There is no family quite like your family. So why shouldn’t your home be as interesting and unique as the people who live there? v

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Photos depict previous Bob Webb Custom Homes projects. Visit Bob Webb’s Foundation Home at the Parade to see the finished product and all its features. www.luxurylivingmagazine.com

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The location of the home, the type of remodel or update, and the state of the real estate market are all major factors to keep in mind when listing a home, but trends do exist. According to Remodeling

magazine’s 2015 Cost vs. Value Report, the details shouldn’t be glossed over. For example, a front door replacement ranked lowest in terms of project cost in 2015, but it ranks highest on the payback scale at 101.8 percent return. Other curb appeal and detail-oriented updates such as garage door and window replacements also rank highly in return on investment.

“Sometimes, updating without physically remodeling can be hardware, lighting, plumbing flooring, color of walls (or) texture,” says Sara Walsh, a RE/ MAX Impact agent with 28 years’ experience. “Those are a handful of items that oftentimes can get

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As expected, kitchen remodels offer the seller the most bang for his or her buck.

Kitchens were the only type of remodel that broke the Cost vs. Value Report’s top 10 return on investment projects at 79.3 percent average payback. However, the seller must keep in mind that personal tastes may not match current trends, and the remodel shouldn’t go so far over the top that buyers aren’t able to foot the bill.

“If you’re doing things in resale like updating a kitchen, you don’t want to get too high-end because you won’t get your money back on it,” says Stacy McVey, a Keller Williams Realty www.luxurylivingmagazine.com

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reparing to list one’s home for sale can be an incredibly stressful time, and sellers are often filled with worry and questions about what exactly to do to attract the

highest bidder.

Updating and remodeling the home in order to prepare it for buyer and real estate agent scrutiny may add to the stress, but can also lead to a major payout in the end. Not all remodels and updates are created equal, though, so how do you get the biggest bang for your buck?

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agent with 24 years’ experience. McVey is also well-versed in flipping homes and renovations, as a former home flipper. “If you’re doing things for resale, you have to keep things fairly neutral, and not wild in color.”

The home must be prepared in a way that’s appealing to the masses, and trendy without being too steeped in a specific style. Potential buyers must be able to picture themselves in the home, so sellers should avoid updates and remodels that make loud statements.

“You always want to be careful for trends, because new trends don’t always last,” says Walsh. “There is a fine line between staging

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a home for sale, using an interior decorator to help you stage your home for resale and using an interior decorator for staging your home for comfort.”

Walsh says that often, clients confuse the difference between a remodel and an update. A remodel would entail moving walls, removing cabinets and adjusting the guts of the home such as electrical and plumbing, while an update means repainting cabinets, updating appliances or bringing in granite or marble countertops.

“Putting in a new furnace and AC, replacing old faucets … those are really just things

you have to do as a homeowner,” says McVey. “Those are just home maintenance.”

When planning a remodel or major update project, it isn’t just about the numbers, but where and how money was spent. Getting halfway through a project and running out of money will surely hurt the resale value as much as updating with no real goal in mind. Walsh recalls a client who had remodeled or updated every piece of the home, spending plenty of money on preparing it for sale, but the project didn’t pay off due to the focus on quantity over quality.

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“The bones were phenomenally good, but there were five different types of lighting and hardware styles,” says Walsh. “So although they could say everything had been touched, nothing was cohesive in what they did, so the house sat on the market.”

In the end, the best way for sellers to go about listFront porch by Cleary Company ing their home is to find a real estate agent they trust.

“Consult with a good realtor prior to when you think you’re ready, so they can coach you on things that you may have missed,” says Walsh. v Amanda DePerro is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

Visualizing Value Top remodeling projects for return on investment

By Hannah Herner EVEN IF a renovation project is more for your peace of mind than anything else, it’s still worthwhile to consider its return on investment.

Here are 10 remodels likely to boost the value of a home. front door: A new front door is relatively ➊ New inexpensive, but boosts curb appeal for your home, especially if you choose to paint it in an accent color.

yard makeover: Another way to add curb ➋ Front appeal is to give the front yard a facelift. Edge the lawn, refresh landscaping by adding flowers and trim any overgrown bushes.

attic or basement: Adding another bed➌ Finish room or otherwise usable space definitely adds

value to your home. Finishing an existing room also involves less construction and cost than an outright addition.

Local chapter of NARI helps answer that question with regard to remodelers

By Lindsey Capritta RENOVATING YOUR HOME can be intimidating. A homeowner has to put his or her trust in a remodeler to take care of the home, and knowing who to trust can be a difficult prospect.

Fortunately, central Ohioans have the means to more easily ascertain a contractor’s reliability through the local chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). The group aims to help consumers properly plan for renovation and assure the work is handled by professionals.

NARI connects consumers to trustworthy remodelers. Its purpose is to guarantee its members uphold standards of integrity to ensure consumers a positive experience.

Members of NARI pledge to follow the association’s code of ethics.

A remodeler must follow NARI guidelines to be certified as well as be licensed, bonded and insured. NARI certification involves a written exam and an assessment of experience, training skills and business management.

The program also requires continuing education and recertification every year. NARI offers specialized certification in certain areas, such as kitchens and bathrooms.

Twice a year, NARI hosts the Home Improvement Showcase, a tour of approximately 15 remodeled homes that allows patrons to see contractors’ work and talk to them face to face. The fall showcase will take place Sept.

24-25. Visit www.trustnari.org for more information. v Lindsey Capritta is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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less expensive than an indoor addition and provides space for entertaining that buyers look for.

Remove old wallpaper, wood panel➎ Modernize: ing and popcorn ceilings. A modern home will yield a modern price.

plumbing: Often overlooked, an up-to➏ Update date plumbing system is something appraisers look for.

upgrade: Replacing existing appliances ➐ Kitchen with modern, stainless steel ones adds value to

the home as the kitchen is the first thing many buyers look at. But simply adding a pot rack, an island or a coat of stain on the cabinets adds value as well.

green: Try a water-saving washer, or energy➑ Go efficient light bulbs and heating and air systems.

It’s an initial investment, but will save you money over time if you plan to stay in the home, while also being attractive to buyers.

upgrade: Bathrooms can make or ➒ Bathroom break the deal for buyers. Luxuries such as spa-

like faucets, heated floors and granite countertops can seal the deal.

fixtures: Installing new light fixtures are ➓ Light an easy and low-cost way to brighten up a space.

Simply adding dimmer switches is even easier and can transform the ambience of the room.

Hannah Herner is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com. www.luxurylivingmagazine.com

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BECAUSE THE SUPPLY of houses cannot meet the current demand at present, sellers can get a big payout for their homes, says Stacy McVey of Keller Williams Realty.

Appraisals can be stressful, though, because they often do not take the current market into consideration, only past history of the market and previous selling prices in the area. Sara Walsh of RE/MAX Impact recommends providing the appraiser with any information that may affect the value of the home, such as renovations to the home and information on competition in the area.

“If they can’t find the data, the burden isn’t on them to beg for it,” says Walsh. “If you make their job easy for them, helping them helps you.”

Bidding wars often feel lose-lose due to their competitive nature, Walsh says.

The person who does not win the home feels he or she lost, and the person who won may feel a degree of buyer’s remorse. The best way to deal with this is clear communication, as well as professional conduct with the buyer’s agent. McVey warns that buyer’s remorse shouldn’t be a huge deterrent, though, and that there shouldn’t be shame in paying more than the asking price if the buyer finds a home he or she really loves.

“If I have a client who misses out on a house, for whatever reason, I just say that there’s something better around the corner,” says McVey. “That reveals itself over and over again as true. I know it’s a heartbreak sometimes for buyers.” v Amanda DePerro is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Home remodeling for enjoyment vs. home remodeling for selling the house

By Hailey Stangebye IF YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT remodeling your home, this is the first question to ask: Do I plan on selling in the near future?

If you answered “yes,” then there are some simple, quick fixes that can increase the value and curb appeal of your home without breaking the bank.

“You’re looking at spending that money in a way that’s going to give you the best bang for your buck,” says Bryce Jacob, vice president of Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers.

This means not changing the basic footprint of the rooms or “over-improving” a space with particularly high-quality materials, says Jacob.

But if you’re looking to keep your current home, then the remodeling game changes from being a quick fix to an investment in your quality of life.

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Pre-List Checklist What to know before listing your home for sale

By Amanda DePerro THE FOUR MAIN COMPONENTS on which real estate agents coach clients on are staging, the smells and atmosphere of the home, landscaping, and home maintenance, says RE/MAX Impact agent Sara Walsh.

Clients should give the agent a tour of the home, making note of any constructive criticism he or she has to offer: moving, removing or replacing furniture, painting walls, removing pictures, and so on.

Before potential buyers come in, the seller should depersonalize the home, removing anything bearing the family name, fam-

ily photos and anything that may make potential buyers feel as if they’re walking into someone else’s home.

To get the best advice for your home and your potential buyers, Keller Williams Realty agent Stacy McVey recommends finding an agent who works within your neighborhood, or even the agent who originally sold you the home. He or she will be able to explain the competition, area price points and what buyers who are interested in the area are looking for – and

will be able to offer deeper knowledge than an Internet search, as websites may have outdated information.

Sellers should also be sure to sit down and make a list of their goals before listing the home, such as by what date they’d like to sell, over what dollar amount they’d like to sell and the convenience of home showings. v Amanda DePerro is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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It all comes down to investing versus spending, says Jacob. Minimize your spending if you plan to move. If you plan to stay, then tailor your investments to the needs and desires of your family. v Hailey Stangebye is a contributing writer.

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Scenario #1: “Oh Phil, I admire how much you walk. When my knees begin to bother me and when my body tells me I should no longer run, I’ll take up walking. That will probably be the case soon, as I’m not getting any younger.”

Phil’s take: So I guess walking is an activity for decrepit old people who are incapacitated due to the suffering that results from chronic joint pain, thereby depriving them the opportunity to benefit from the athleticism and physical benefits that runners – and not walkers – can experience. What a sad state of affairs for this demographic! Pity the poor soul who no longer runs.

Scenario #2: I’m a few miles into my marathon. Of course, I am competing as a walker. As I approach runner after runner, I am met with the same look of surprise accompanied by disbelief as I pass hundreds throughout the race. It is not uncommon to hear a group of runners echo to each other, “That guy is walking faster than we are running. We must really be slow.”

Phil’s take: Is it possible that walkers actually walk faster than many runners can run?

Scenario #3: I’m at a social gathering when a friend who happens to be a runner approaches me, beer in hand, and asks, “How fast can the walkers in your race walk?” I always respond by saying that we have a wide range of times that walkers will average per mile, with the fastest averaging in the 7s, meaning 7 minutes and some seconds per mile.

Almost universally, the response is, “I can’t run one mile that fast!”

Phil’s take: Why the surprise? A 7-minute plus mile is generally considered fast, whether for a runner or a walker. Generally speaking, the average person cannot run a mile at a faster pace.

Scenario #4: I’m at a race coordinators meeting when the topic of lining up the participants at the start of a race hits the agenda. The race director states how everyone will line up by times at the start and then adds, “We’ll have the walkers start in the back.”

I counter with, “But what if a walker indicates that her/his time is faster than that of a group of runners? Why should the walker be pushed to the rear?”

Phil’s take: I guess discrimination exists among many runners. Fortunately, with the passing of time, wounds are being healed as walkers begin to attain equal rights.

And the conclusion: Walkers rock!

Walkers are here to stay. They are increasing in numbers, whether in races or in adopting fitness protocols. Attitudes toward walkers are changing. It’s cool to walk – at any age.

Walkers are now, more than ever, acknowledged for their athletic prowess. Regarding the health benefits of walking when compared to running, the National Walkers’ Health Study concluded that walking is as good as running in reducing hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Perhaps when I can no longer walk, I will run.

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A Walk to Remember The New Albany Walking Classic is an event for all ages

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Wee Walkers

Two years ago, when 41-year-old Michelle Waltman and her husband, Jeff, relocated to New Albany from Dublin, the family enjoyed the New Albany Walking Classic from the sidelines.

A year later, Waltman signed up. This year, Waltman and her daughter Samantha, 10, plan to take on the Walking Classic together.

The full-time mom and her two daughters have taken up walking as a mother/ daughter activity, though Madison, 6, plans to cheer from the sidelines with her dad.

The trio try to walk each night during the summer, and on nice days, they walk from their home to the library and Starbucks, which Waltman estimates to be 3 miles.

“We make up songs and we make it as doable as possible,” says Waltman. “This is something we can actually do together. Most activities, you can’t do with your kids.”

Another benefit of the Walking Classic for younger walkers is that it isn’t a race, and finishing is a goal, not a requirement.

Waltman hopes that in the future, Madison will be able to walk as well without the pressure of having to finish the Walk.

Samantha, on the other hand, is a member of Girls on the Run, an international organization that aims to empower young girls through running. Waltman says the organization has made Samantha more comfortable in trying new things, but Samantha mostly anticipates the walk to be with her mom.

“My 10-year-old is excited to do it because this is our thing that we get to do together,” says Waltman. “I think she’ll do great.”

Having lived in New Albany most of her life and having a home near Market Street, Orsinelli remembers seeing walkers and becoming curious about the Walk. After her mother, Lisa, walked one year, Orsinelli asked if she could join, too.

“I think it’s good to promote healthy activities like that in the community,” says Orsinelli, a soccer player at New Albany High School. “It’s a good way for the community to get together, and it also provides a lot of volunteer opportunities for the high school students.”

Since she began to participate in the event, Orsinelli has only skipped the Walk one year, when she and her soccer teammates were scheduled to volunteer during the event. That year, Orsinelli says, she was a “cheerleader.”

Orsinelli says she enjoys the Walk so much because it’s not only healthy, but she’s able to hang out with her friends and her 15-year-old sister, Sophia, who’s been walking in the event nearly as long as Orsinelli.

“We start at the same time as our parents, and we try to beat them,” says Orsinelli.

Each year, Orsinelli can expect to see classmates walking, volunteering and

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performing. Some of her classmates are musicians who perform along the Walk route. The draw that the Walking Classic brings to the New Albany community is also a plus, she says.

“That we can pull off something like that, that other people want to come to, and it’s all about promoting being healthy,” says Orsinelli. “It’s always been a fun way to hang out. It’s a lot easier to talk to someone when you’re walking.”

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Bridget Henze is no newbie when it comes to the Walking Classic. Five years ago, Henze and three of her friends each decided on a whim to try the Walk out, met up by chance and the rest is history.

“Every year, we text each other and ask if they’ve signed up,” says Henze, 43. “We kind of have that as our ‘thing.’ … It’s really fun. We look forward to it.”

Henze is a marathon runner, but she and her group of friends enjoy the Walk more as a community event than a competitive one.

“I love that it supports Healthy New Albany,” says Henze. “Runs are a dime a dozen.

You have marathons in every city. But to have a Walking Classic, it’s really unique.”

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Henze felt the burn one year when her group of friends decided to try out the half marathon distance the first year it was offered.

“It was hard,” says Henze. “It was really fun, but as someone who runs, it hurt in a different way.

You’re using different muscles than you do when you run.”

Now, Henze sticks to the 10K event. As an added bonus, finishing the walking portion affords Henze and her friends more time to socialize and enjoy the rest of the event.

“What we really love is hanging out afterward with all the vendors and all the food,” says Henze.

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Like Henze, 53-year-old Lorraine Shill prefers to walk with a group of friends, and the Walking Classic has turned into a tradition.

The fivesome look forward to the event so much that they’ve adopted a name for their group: the Sole Sisters. The group can be picked out of the crowd easily thanks to the matching shirts adorned with the group name.

“Of course we wanted to be a part of it, because it’s a wonderful cause and a really fun day,” says Shill. “We meet up in the morning at someone’s house and have a little coffee and breakfast and walk over. … It’s just a really enjoyable time.”

Shill’s interest in the Walk sparked the year she moved to New Albany. The day of the Walk, she looked out of the bathroom window of her Johnstown Road home and was greeted with a huge, slowmoving crowd.

“It was a perfect view of the Walk and the people; it went on forever,” says Shill.

“My daughter was like, ‘Come and look at this. Can you believe it?’”

What keeps Shill and the rest of the Sole Sisters coming back is the connection between the Walking Classic and the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany.

“We all live in New Albany, so we love New Albany and the Heit Center and the things that Phil Heit does,” says Shill. “Of course we want to support that. … We’re really lucky to have these types of things in New Albany that everybody’s so enthusiastic to be a part of.

It’s really good energy.”

Amanda DePerro is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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The real challenge in walking a marathon is keeping your stamina up for long periods of time and distance. Some marathon walkers give themselves up to nine months to train.

But if you haven’t put in quite so many hours with the New Albany Walking Classic only a month away, there’s no need to panic.

The race’s host, the New Albany Walking Club, offers group training on Sunday mornings, and anyone is welcome. The club’s president, Dr. Phil Heit, has also developed training schedules that give an expert’s guide to walking in a healthy and productive way.

The best method to prepare yourself for a marathon is walking several days a week in order to build up your endurance. For best results, train in time rather than distance.

You’ll want to pace yourself, too. Start walking slowly before gradually increasing your speed over time. Try not to pressure yourself by working too hard in the remaining month; remember, rest is also important. Taking a day off a couple times a week allows your body time to adjust to the new workout, preventing injuries.

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Volunteer coordinator Marianne Troutman says it takes 500 volunteers to run the Walking Classic. Some of the tasks volunteers help with include set-up and clean-up, participant registration, assisting food vendors and directing traffic in the parking lot.

Volunteers are also posted along the race route to help direct and cheer on the racers.

“It’s something both my husband and I look forward to doing,” says Debbie Franz, who has volunteered with her husband, Rob, almost every year. “People seem to respond to it. I think it gives them a little energy.”

There will also be performers posted throughout New Albany so walkers and volunteers can enjoy live music during the event.

“There’s a celebratory feeling that is a part of every mile,” says Troutman, who has been a volunteer for seven years. “It’s a very contagious feeling. I don’t feel like I’m working; I’m having fun.”

Volunteering is a great way for children to get involved, since volunteers of all ages are welcome and no prior volunteer experience is needed.

“We have had children help their parents who are acting as course marshals to cheer the walkers along the route,” says Troutman.

To sign up to volunteer, go to www.newalbanywalkingclassic.com and click the “Volunteer” link. For more information, contact Marianne Troutman at mytroutman@ gmail.com or call 614-783-4884.

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Unlike running, race walking has rules.

The first rule is that one foot must remain on the ground at all times. The second is that the forwarding leg needs to stay straight. And there are a lot of other principles at play.

“You use different parts of your body. You rotate your hips to get a further stride,” says Eiber. “You use your arms; they act almost like pistons of an engine to drive you.”

So why do it? Fitness is Eiber’s chief motivation.

“The health benefit is fantastic,” he says. “I would say walking is the overall best exercise you can do because you can do it for a lifetime.”

People can use the walking technique as they age because it involves many different parts of the body, Eiber says. But he also enjoys the competition. He says running is solitary, while walking forces you to focus on the other racers.

Eiber discovered race walking nine years ago when, in the midst of a 5K, a racer passed him with a unique stride. Intrigued, Eiber attended seminars taught by Olympians to learn the technique.

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Don’t Run Away

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Walking may be a lower-impact option for those sidelined by running injuries. Others choose walking less out of necessity and more for the relationships it can build.

New Albany resident Angie OjedaKreiman has participated in the New Albany Walking Classic for the past eight years, only missing one. Having moved multiple times in her life, she says, walking has helped her meet new people.

She will compete in the half-marathon this year in the competitive division, which allows her to be in the front of the pack. She says the main perk of this is to avoid some of the crowdedness of the race.

To train for the race, Ojeda-Kreiman meets with the weekly New Albany Walking Club throughout the year.

The Walking Classic will also prepare her for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk for breast cancer awareness this fall in San Diego.

For Ojeda-Kreiman, walking is a great alternative to running.

“I don’t really like running, but I do enjoy walking,” she says. “There’s a lot of camaraderie in the Walking Club. … You get to know all different types of people.”

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While the Lake Erie area is known as a favorite spot for empty-nesters and couples with and without children, Jill Bauer, public relations coordinator for Lake Erie Shores & Islands, says it’s also becoming a popular destination for millennials seeking adventure.

Regardless of your demographic, the region is a great – and affordable – way to get a taste of island life without leaving the state.

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The Jet Express takes visitors directly from Port Clinton, Sandusky and Cedar Point right to downtown Put-in-Bay or Kelleys Island. Passes can be purchased online or onsite, and the seasonal schedules can be found at www.jet-express.com.

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Lake Erie Islands Nature lovers, rejoice. Kelleys Island is the perfect place for peaceful nature hikes, biking, beaching and other relaxing activities. Kelleys Island is also home to Kelleys Island State Park, a beach with a 100-foot stretch of sand.

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An African Adventure The African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton gives visitors an opportunity to get up close and personal with camels, giraffes, deer, zebras and alpacas, among other animals.

You can drive your own car through the safari, keep your windows down, and even feed some of the animals. There’s also a walk-through component, which features a white alligator exhibit. And the best part?

“Once you’re in the safari, you can do the drivethrough part as many times as you want,” Bauer says.

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Material Girl A multitude of media meld in Morgan’s makings

By Taylor Woodhouse “ORGANIZED CHAOS” IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND when stepping

into artist Kate Morgan’s studio in the Columbus Idea Foundry.

It’s a small studio, but it’s stuffed full of art and materials from floor to ceiling, everything from oil paints and India ink to mechanical blueprints and a 200-year-old German Bible. Every single medium and material is fair game. Often, Morgan will find a material she’s had for years and never used, only to be suddenly inspired by it.

After going back to school at the Columbus College of Art and Design in 2005, Morgan developed a love for drawing and painting because of her background in fashion and commercial photography. Her hand-drawn photograph compositions became gradually more and more intricate and interesting, and eventually became her primary focus.

Today, she is a full-time artist, selling her art at festivals and shows year-round.

Last year, she attended 29 shows from Minneapolis to Washington, D.C. – including our own Columbus Arts Festival, at which she has won jurors’ awards for two-dimensional work in 2015 and 2016. Needless to say, she keeps busy.

“I’m in the business of buying and selling art,” Morgan says. “I’ll start stressing out if I go too long without drawing something. I need to make stuff, but I also need to have other people’s art around.”

Morgan describes her style as a mix of everything she loves, including Byzantine, Egyptian, Assyrian, Sumerian, German and expressionist, with a hint of early 20th century Austrian painter Egon Schiele. While themes of feminine empowerment run through much of her work, a childhood love of folk art and storytelling are also constant inspirations.

All of these inspirations come together to encompass a body of work that is as varied as the inspirations themselves. As a painter, Morgan loves to experiment with textures and layering, and challenging herself with color and transparency. The female form is a theme throughout much of work, often nude.

The nude female form was a strong focus in her earliest pieces.

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“It’s a woman acknowledging what she is worshipped and condemned for at the same time, and playing with it,” she says.

“There’s a strength in that.”

Today, Morgan’s art still celebrates the female body, but if you’re expecting the same kind of art at each of her shows, think again. She is always looking for new ways to challenge herself, and rarely starts any piece with a firm concept. She prefers the freedom of a loose plan, and letting her emotions guide the piece to completion.

“I’m always fascinated by how, even if I put intent into a piece, some people take something completely different from it,” She remarks, “It’s fun to keep them minimalistic and see what people interpret from it. It opens my mind to see how people think and interpret.”

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In September, Morgan will be one of a select group of handpicked artists chosen to submit art for the Art for Life event.

The event will benefit Equitas Health, raising funds for AIDS awareness and services. A collaboration with the Pizzuti Collection, Art for Life is an auction-style fundraiser. As part of the auction, her art will be displayed in the Columbus Museum of Art. She painted a new piece specifically for the event.

The future for Morgan means more challenges and growth.

She’s working with ever more intricate collages, using a wider variety of fabrics and papers. She wants to do larger pieces. And as a self-proclaimed “blue person” who loves a palette of cool colors such as blues, greens and purples, she has been branching out into warmer hues. Her old styles are constantly mixing with her experimentations to make new things.

“We all have a certain amount of insecurity to deal with,” she says of artists. “But I’m actually happy with where my art is going, whereas before I’ve always been unsure. I have hundreds of ideas. I’m starting my next level.” CS Taylor Woodhouse is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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cityscenecolumbus.com ➜ Mixed media artist Derrick Adams ➜ Mixed media artist Mary Ann Crago ➜ Mixed media artist Jay Ashrafi ➜ Fellow Columbus Arts Festival artists

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Hat Trick

Fashion Meets Music Festival Sept. 3 and 4 Arena District www.fmmf.us

Third time’s the charm for the Fashion Meets Music Festival

By Ria Greiff FASHION MEETS MUSIC FESTIVAL IS BACK in

Ria Greiff is publisher and editor-in-chief of FMMF Magazine. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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➜ Personal styles of big Columbus names ➜ Photos from last year’s festival ➜ Hollywood designer Edith Head’s work at Decorative Arts Center ➜ 2016 FMMF performer Spencer Sutherland

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2016 with a line-up organizers describe as immensely talented.

To the uninitiated, FMMF is one of the few festivals worldwide to celebrate the inarguable connection between music’s influence on fashion and vice versa. For that reason, it was listed last summer as one of Mashable’s top 14 world festivals not to miss before you die.

This year’s designers include Project Runway’s season 11 winner Michelle Lesniak, as well as some of our local fashion superstars, such as Bryston Walters, Lydia Hopman, Cierra Lauren and Maya Eigel. Their designs can be seen on FMMF Model Mentor Michaela Neu, shot by renowned local photographer Will Shively, in FMMF Magazine, hot off the presses.

Musical acts this year represent a wide variety of genres. Performers include: • Twenty-four-year-old psychedelic pop superstar Børns; • DJ Khaled, known for such hits as “I’m on One” (featuring Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne) and “I’m So Hood” (featuring T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross and Plies); • Indie rock ensemble Passion Pit, which has hit U.S. rock and dance charts with songs including “Take a Walk,” “Sleepyhead” and “Carried Away;” • Pop singer and songwriter Bebe Rexha, who has recently been selling out shows touring with Ellie Goulding; • Punk-influenced dance-rock group New Politics, whose songs include “Harlem” and “Tonight You’re Perfect;” • Mary Lambert, well-known for her featured vocals on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “Same Love;” and • Australian singer-songwriter Betty Who, who has opened for Katy Perry and Kylie Minogue.

Each of these performers has shown the ability to command an audience globally, which makes us fortunate to have them here this Labor Day weekend.

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Gallery Exhibits The Arts Castle: Works from the Ohio Watercolor Society through Aug. 12. Ohio Pastel Artists from Aug. 27-Oct. 22. www. artscastle.org Decorative Arts Center: Edith Head and Company, extravagant costumes by legendary Hollywood costume designer Edith Head and her contemporaries, through Aug. 14. www.decarts.org Columbus Museum of Art: Art 360°: Contemporary Art Hatching Across Ohio through Aug. 14. Spin Art, a plethora of vinyl record album cover designs, through Aug. 21. Picasso: The Great War, Experimentation and Change, an examination of Picasso’s artistic shifts, and Picasso: 25 years of Edition Ceramics through Sept. 11. Greater Columbus, work from artists recognized by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, through Nov. 6. Lucy Raven: Low Relief, photography, animation and sound, through Nov 27. Dogs, a collection of works inspired by man’s

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best friend, through April 2017. www. columbusmuseum.org Ohio Craft Museum: Mindful: Exploring Mental Health Through Art, work by 14 contemporary artists break down the social stigmas surrounding mental health issues, through Aug. 21. www.ohiocraft.org Studios on High Gallery: Kinetics: Art in Motion, a Hit the Hop Juried show, from Aug. 1-31. www.studiosonhigh.com Brandt-Roberts Galleries: Works by marquee artists including Mark Gingerich, Michelle Y. Williams, Christopher Burk and Sally Tharp, and new historic works from represented estates, from Aug. 1-31. www.brandtrobertsgalleries.com Dublin Arts Council: Laura Bidwa: Wonder 48, paintings exploring emotional connections to visual elements, from Aug. 2-Sept.

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Ohio Art Council’s Riffe Gallery: Earthy Delights, jubilant im-

ages of nature by 15 contemporary Ohio photographers, from Aug. 4-Oct. 9. www. riffegallery.org Sharon Weiss Gallery: Paintings by Taylor Leaman from Aug. 5-28. www.sharonweissgallery.com ROY G BIV Gallery: Mixed media

by Gabe Kenney and Nate Ricciuto, from Aug. 6-27. www.royg bivgallery.org McConnell Arts Cen- Ohio Art Council’s Riffe Gallery ter Gallery: MAC Faculty Show from Aug. 11-Oct. 9. www.mcconnellarts.org Cultural Arts Center: Ohio Art League Fall Juried Exhibition from Aug. 12-Sept.

10. www.culturalartscenteronline.org Ohio Art League X Space: Works by Urban Scrawl artists from Aug. 12-Sept. 25. www.oal.org

Otterbein University Miller Gallery: Low Season, a film installation and lyrical narrative photo series by Jonathan Johnson, from Aug. 22-Oct. 5. www. otterbein.edu OSU Urban Arts Space: The Ohio State University Department of Design Faculty Exhibition from Aug. 23-Sept. 24. www. uas.osu.edu Otterbein University Fisher Gallery: Cartographies: Reconstructing human displacement, a collaborative art installation benefiting refugee services, through Aug. 19. Sonabai: Another Way of Seeing, sculpture by Sonabai Rajawar, from Aug. 24Dec. 22. www.otterbein.edu Otterbein University Frank Museum of Art: On Being Gandhi: The Art and Politics of Seeing, photographs by Shivaraju B.S., from Aug. 24-Dec. 2. www.otterbein.edu Hawk Galleries: Works by Brent Kee Young and Harue Shimomoto, created by fusing glass rods, from Aug. 27-Oct. 23. www.hawkgalleries.com Angela Meleca Gallery: Tongue, works by eight local and national artists, through Sept. 3. www.angelamelecagallery.com Hammond Harkins Galleries: Surfaces – a group exhibition featuring works by Laura Alexander, Marcia Smilack, Mariana Smith, Kaveri Raina and Alteronce Gumby – through Sept. 4. www.hammondharkins.com Pizzuti Collection: Robert Beck | Robert Buck: States of America – a solo exhibition exploring responses to a variety of social and cultural challenges through drawings, photographs, video and paintings – and Patricia Dominguez: Eres un Princeso, a large-scale installation focusing on horses formerly owned by Colombian drug lords, through Sept. 4. www. pizzuticollection.org

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15 CONTEMPORARY OHIO PHOTOGRAPHERS CAPTURE EARTH’S CURIOSITIES DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS Vern Riffe Center for Government & the Arts 77 S High St First Floor Lobby

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As a musician in the Jazz Arts Group Columbus, Byron Stripling uses music to uplift the community. His jazz helps him travel the world, but Columbus is his home, and there’s no place he’d rather make his art.

See Byron perform with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra at JazZoo at the Columbus Zoo on August 5 & 12.

Learn more about Byron’s story and other Columbus artists and events at ColumbusMakesArt.com

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events Picks&Previews ProMusica Summer Music Series

Ohio State Fair Through Aug. 7 Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. The fair’s August concerts include Rachel Platten and A Great Big World Aug. 1, Dolly Parton Aug. 2, John Kay and Steppenwolf with Foghat Aug. 3, Jeff Dunham Aug. 4, Keith Sweat and After 7 Aug. 5, and Matthew West with Lauren Daigle Aug. 6. That’s on top of carnival rides, shopping, livestock competitions, education stations, exhibitions, a parade and a zombie paintball course. www.ohio statefair.com CAPA Summer Movie Series Aug. 3-7 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. CAPA finishes out its 2016 Summer Movie Series with Where Eagles Dare Aug. 3 and 4, The Princess Bride Aug. 5, and The Wizard of Oz Aug. 6 and 7. www.capa.com 60

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Heritage Concert Series Aug. 4-18 Mayme Moore Park, 867 Mount Vernon Ave. The King Arts Complex’s Thursday evening concert series continues with performances by the Urban Jazz Coalition Aug. 4, Roxie the Soul Butterfly Aug. 11 and Black Gold Aug. 18. www. kingartscomplex.com

JazZoo: Big Band Classics Aug. 5, 8 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell Guest vocalist Lee Daniels joins the Columbus Jazz Orchestra for a night of hits by such artists as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey. www.jazzartsgroup.org Dublin Irish Festival Aug. 5-7 Coffman Park, 5200 Emerald Pkwy., Dublin Dublin’s celebration of all things Irish returns, bringing with it Irish food, beverage tastings, Celtic sports, a 5K, a marketplace, children’s entertainment, storytelling, genealogy and a broad array of dance and musical performances. www. dublinirishfestival.org Pelotonia Aug. 5-7 Columbus to Gambier This major bike ride – with 25-, 50-, 100-, 130- and 180-mile routes – enters another year of fundraising for The Ohio State University’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. www.pelotonia.org ProMusica Summer Music Series Aug. 11-14 Topiary Park, 480 E. Town St. ProMusica’s..Thursday-SaturdaySunday summer concert series, now in its fifth year, moves to the Topiary Park, right next to the newly renovated Columbus Metropolitan Library. www.promusicacolumbus.org Ohio State Fair

Photos: ProMusica Summer Music Series courtesy of Rick Buchanan, Ohio State Fair courtesy of Ohio State Fair, Dublin Irish Festival courtesy of Dublin Irish Festival

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Actors’ Theatre presents An Ideal Husband Aug. 11-Sept. 4 Schiller Park, 1069 Jaeger St. A prominent politician must deal with the fallout when a youthful mistake threatens his marriage and career in this classic work by Oscar Wilde. www.theactorstheatre.org

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monday, september 5, 2016 | 10am-5pm | northam park | 2070 northam rd. free admission | pet friendly

JazZoo: Sounds of the 70’s Aug. 12, 8 p.m.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell The music of Burt Bacharach, Elton John, the Carpenters and more is part of the final JazZoo of the 2016 season, featuring guest vocalist Helen Welch. www. jazzartsgroup.org Columbus Food Truck Festival Aug. 12-13 Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. The Midwest’s largest food truck festival features fare from more than 65 of Ohio’s finest food trucks, plus live music and arts and crafts. www.columbusfoodtruckfest.com Bourbon Tasting Aug. 13, 4-9 p.m.

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Wicked

Drake with Future Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.

Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Drake (“Best I Ever Had,” “One Dance,” “Hotline Bling”) teams up with hip-hop artist Future as part of the Summer Sixteen tour. www.nationwidearena.com Festival Latino Aug. 13-14 Bicentennial Park, 233 S. Civic Center Dr. Traditional and modern Latin American culture is on display through performances, visual arts, workshops and authentic cuisine at this annual celebration. www.festivallatino.net Sundays at Scioto: Dulahan Aug. 14, 7 p.m.

Scioto Park, 7377 Riverside Dr., Dublin Contemporary Celtic ensemble Dulahan finishes out the Dublin Arts Council’s 2016 summer concert series. www.dublinarts.org Taste the Future Aug. 16, 6-9 p.m.

Columbus State Community College, 550 E. Spring St. Close to 50 central Ohio restaurants, caterers and other food-related endeavors come together for a night of creative sampling, all for the benefit of student scholarships at Columbus State Community College. www.tastethefuture.com Broadway Across America presents Wicked Aug. 17-Sept. 4 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. One of Broadway’s most popular musicals makes another swing through central Ohio. columbus.broadway.com Grove City EcoFest Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Henceroth Park, 2075 Mallow Ln., Grove City Green exhibitors, food, live entertainment and interactive family activities, all directed at inspiring healthier and more

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environmentally conscious living, define this new Grove City tradition. www. grovecityohio.gov Jamey Johnson Aug. 20, 8 p.m.

Eldorado Scioto Downs, 6000 S. High St. The country music superstar known for such songs as “The Dollar” and “In Color” returns for another engagement at Eldorado Scioto Downs. www.sciotodowns.com Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour Aug. 25, 8 p.m.

Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr. Some of the biggest hip-hop artists from the 1990s and 2000s – including Puff Daddy, Lil’ Kim, Mase, Faith Evans, Mario Winans and 112 – converge on Columbus. www.schottensteincenter.com

SAVE THE DATE! BIA Parade of Homes

Sept. 3-18 Verona, Powell A total of 12 homes is slated for this year’s BIA Parade of Homes at Verona in Powell, including the Foundation Home, built by Bob Webb Homes. The preview party is set for Sept. 1. www.biaparade.com

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CRITIQUE With Michael McEwan

The Painter’s Eye Featuring Untitled (Self-Portrait Walking with Dog)

by Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson

I ASKED MARY TRAPP GRAY, director of the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery, for this month’s selection. She picked Untitled (Self-Portrait Walking with Dog) (1950, charcoal and pastel on paper, 13” by 10”).

“Though asked to select a favorite CMA painting, my choice is more about the artist, Aminah Robinson – and the significant impact Aminah had on me, like so many others, personally and professionally – than the specific piece. However, this sweet and optimistic charcoal and pastel, created by Aminah when she was only 10 years old, stands out in memory when I reminisce about the artist, and a few of the exhibition experiences I had with Aminah through the CMA and the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery.”

Aminah Robinson was an artist whose reputation spread far and wide, and who traveled the world as well. She always returned to her Columbus home, and much of her work focused on Columbus. She was part historian and part storyteller, and constantly engaged in making her art.

Though she was influenced by the folk tradition of Elijah Pierce, many people may not know of the rigorous training she received at the Columbus College of Art and Design in the early 1960s. Another surprise is that Robinson worked for many years as an arts and crafts instructor through the Columbus Department of Parks and Recreation, while maintaining her own studio and extensive exhibition schedule.

Though every artist dreams of fame and recognition, when it came for Robinson, she accepted it with serenity and it never altered the focus of her work. She remained grounded in her artistic vision.

Upcoming shows at the Riffe Gallery include Earthy Delights, featuring photographs capturing the earth by 15 contemporary Ohio photographers, from Aug. 4-Oct. 9, and Watercolor Ohio 2016, the Ohio Watercolor Society’s 39th annual juried exhibit.

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Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson, Untitled (Self-Portrait Walking with Dog), 1950, charcoal and pastel on paper, 13 x 10 inches, Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio: Gift of the Artist.

Nationally renowned local artist Michael McEwan teaches painting and drawing classes at his Clintonville area studio.

OPEN HOUSE HOP!

Sunday, August 14 · 12 - 5PM Discover the home of your dreams with our first Open House Hop! Jerome Village is introducing a summer series of Open House tours featuring 11 spectacular homes found throughout our community. Please join us for the tour which includes access to our community center to try out delicious food and drinks from Pasquale’s Pizza and Pub!

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