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8 Embracing Philanthropy

One local’s defining moment leads to sustained philanthropy

16 Lighting Up Life

The people behind Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights are doing more than lighting up the night, they’re making a difference through local charity work

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Sounds Like a Bunch of Hoopla Shadowbox Live presents its 26th Holiday Hoopla

By Tessa Flattum

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THE HOLIDAYS ENCOMPASS many things: delicious food, eye-

catching decorations, family traditions and fun in the snow.

But if you’re looking to add something extra to your festivities this year, consider experiencing Shadowbox Live’s 26th annual Holiday Hoopla.

Twenty-six years ago, the troupe at Shadowbox Live decided to delve deeper into the integrative world of live performance.

They did all sorts of things ranging from original rock operas to full-length plays to more light-hearted comedy sketches. But that wasn’t enough.

Finally, the founders decided they wanted to blend their love of music and comedy into a single show. The performance would have content that revolved around a single, central theme, and because of the time of year, they chose Christmas. Thus, Holiday Hoopla was born.

Holiday Hoopla is a comedic mix featuring holiday-inspired sketches, seasonal music and the ever-famous The Santa Babies, which remains the hallmark of the performance. The show is Shadowbox Live’s longest running performance with more surprises and hilarious acts in store this season.

Katy Psenicka, director of operations at Shadowbox Live, says this year’s performance will feature another episode of The Santa Babies, another new sketch the audience will love and many exciting routines between the main acts.

And, despite some tasteful jokes, the show is family friendly.

“Something that really resonates with audiences is that all the sketches in the show poke fun at how we spend our time during the holidays. Just the hustle and bustle of it all,” Psenicka says.

“It’s very relatable.”

The musical portion of the show has a little bit of everything.

Psenicka says the music varies every year, but to expect audience favorites such as “Christmas is Sarajevo,” “Backdoor Santa” and “Children Go Where I Send Thee,” as well as new numbers such as “Star of Wonder” and “Your Holiday Song.”

“Christmas song parodies are being developed right now for this musical-comedy act that will range from parodies of classic rock to current pop to standard holiday songs,” Psenicka says. “And while the characters of The Santa Babies are recurring, the material is not. There will be a brand new installment this year.”

The Santa Babies have become a well-loved Columbus tradition around the holiday season. It features the elderly characters of Dorothy, Dixie and Dolly as they navigate various holiday shenanigans, and the performers who originated the ideas for the characters are still in the ensemble and reprise their roles every year.

“My favorite act every single year is always The Santa Babies,” Psenicka says. “Not only is it a very funny and clever act, but I also really enjoy watching my colleagues create and perform. It’s a must-see.”

Along with performing hilarious acts and singing along with the musical numbers, Shadowbox Live performers also act as hosts, waiters, chefs, bartenders and ushers to ensure guests have

a visceral, live holiday experience. Food and beverages can also be purchased during the show at additional cost.

“We embrace a very aggressive performance schedule,” Psenicka says. “We hope that we are able to draw in new customers who might then become more regular visitors to our shows throughout the year. Exposure to new audiences is critical to all sorts of arts organizations.”

If anyone should know what makes an arts organization successful, it’s Shadowbox Live. The theater has won a plethora of awards and accolades such as Theater of the Year by Broadway World and Best of the ’Bus by CityScene Magazine. It even started an organization called Shadowbox Gives Back that focuses on supporting community outreach efforts, such as fundraisers, local gifting and volunteer appreciation programs.

Psenicka notes that without the hard work from the rest of the troupe, the success of Holiday Hoopla would not be possible. She hopes that, like past performances, this year’s show is an unforgettable experience.

“The show is such a joyful celebration of the season,” Psenicka says. “For (Shadowbox Live), we get to celebrate Christmas nearly every day from the week before Thanksgiving until end of December. Everyone should be so lucky as to celebrate Christmas every day!”

Holiday Hoopla will run Nov. 15-Dec. 29 with select showtimes on Tuesdays through Saturdays. Tickets are $25 with special discounts given to students, seniors and veterans. To learn more visit www.shadowboxlive.org/shows/holiday-hoopla. CS Tessa Flattum is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Embracing Philanthropy

One local’s defining moment leads to sustained philanthropy

By Kendall Lindstrom

MICHAEL RODERICK’S EXPERIENCE with fundraising began six years ago,

when he decided to climb Mount Rainier to raise money for the Christine Wilson Foundation.

Roderick lives next door to the Wilson family, who started the foundation in honor of their daughter Christine who passed away in a house fire at age 19. After coming up with the slogan, “Take it to the Top,” Roderick sold T-shirts and raised awareness about the climb within the community.

“It was really a grassroots movement, getting the word out around the neighborhood,” he says.

After such a positive experience with the Wilson Foundation, Roderick says, “I knew I was on to something by just getting a feel of doing a little fundraising for a special cause.”

In summer 2013, Roderick’s desire to continue charity work came to fruition when he founded Embrace the First Step, a non-profit organization designed to benefit local charities through athletic events and fundraisers.

He says the defining moment came to him at a football game in Ohio Stadium, when he looked around and saw all the names of the donors and realized that he wanted to play a larger role in local philanthropy.

“I remember that moment like it was five minutes ago,” he says. “I thought, ‘Why don’t I do this?’ That’s how I thought of the name – I was thinking, ‘Just take the first step, just do it.’”

As an avid mountain climber, tennis player, skier and hiker, Roderick says he wanted Embrace the First Step to combine his love of athletics and philanthropy.

Roderick’s defining moment came to him at an OSU football game.

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“I like to compete, but I also like to bring people together. I wanted to bridge the gap between generations and bring people together for a common cause, to raise money for others that are less fortunate than us,” he says.

Through ongoing fundraising efforts and events like its annual dinner gala, golf outings and, of course, the Mount Rainier climb, Embrace the First Step’s mission centers on Roderick’s concept of CAVS: helping children, animals, veterans and seniors in any way possible.

“My goal is to spread the love around,” Roderick says.

For the past five years, Embrace the First Step has partnered with local charities and volunteer organizations like the American Heart Association, Columbus Dog Connection, the Children’s Hunger Alliance, the Fallen 15 and more.

Currently, Embrace the First Step is streamlining its fundraising efforts toward a 2019 dinner gala benefitting the Reagan Delaney Tokes Memorial Foundation, a non-profit devoted to the life of Tokes, a former student at The Ohio State University who was murdered at age 21.

“I’m very close with the (Tokes) family,” Roderick says. “It’s a tragic story, but there’s going to be a very positive movement coming out of it. I’m so passionate about this (Tokes) foundation.”

While his short-term goals are centered around the Tokes Foundation, Roderick says his long-term goal for Embrace the First Step is simply to help as many organizations as possible, building strong connections along the way.

“It all leads into meeting more great people,” he says. “And that’s priceless.” CS Kendall Lindstrom is a contributing writer.

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COPD: A Leading Cause of Death, but not a Death Sentence Hope remains for new methods to manage the nation’s third-leading cause of death

By Mallory Grayson

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY disease, most commonly known at COPD, has become the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. However, according to Dr. Philip Diaz of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the disease isn’t necessarily a death sentence.

Diaz has been practicing medicine since completing his fellowship in 1992 and currently serves as a professor of medicine, directing the COPD program as well as pulmonary rehabilitation at the medical center.

COPD is a disease so common there are over three million new cases each year in the U.S. alone. The disease refers to a longterm lung illness, which includes both emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The early warning signs of COPD include shortness of breath with activity, persistent cough with or without phlegm production, and tightness in the chest. Diaz says people diagnosed with asthma, which can have similar symptoms, shouldn’t be too concerned about COPD. “Unlike asthma, COPD is progressive and, while both are common and there can be an overlap, there is only some evidence to suggest someone with asthma may be more at risk for COPD, but primarily if they smoke,” Diaz says.

Exposure to smoke inhalation damages the bronchial tubes and air sacs of the lungs, making the large majority of COPD cases related to cigarette smoking. While it’s Dr. Philip Diaz uncommon to develop COPD from secondhand smoke, some occupations that have a risk of dust exposure and other factors can contribute to possible development of the chronic condition.

“You don’t have to be actively smoking to get COPD; the disease can develop years after someone has quit smoking, but 20 pack years is considered the threshold for getting COPD.” A pack year refers to the number of cigarettes smoked per day over the course of a year. So, someone who smokes a pack a day for 20 years, or 20 pack years, is statistically more likely to have COPD. The most important thing to know about COPD is that even if your doctor sees something on a chest X-ray, you shouldn’t be satisfied until they have also checked your lung function.

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“People come to see me with a COPD diagnosis but haven’t had lung function tests done. Those, as well as spirometry tests, can tell you your vital capacity, how much you can breathe out in one second, and much more,” says Diaz.

The tests are also predictive based on age, sex and height.

There are four stages of COPD: early, moderate, severe and very severe. Life expectancy varies from stage to stage, especially because COPD is one of the most variable diseases, and can stabilize even in stage four.

“You have to look at the whole person, not just the lungs, to determine the stage and prognosis of COPD,” Diaz says. “Someone with stage four COPD could live anywhere from three to five years – and sometimes less than six months, but we’ve seen people live 10 or more years if they are otherwise healthy.”

While there’s currently no cure for COPD, there are several ways to manage the disease. If you are a smoker, it’s very

ACCIDENTS DON’T TAKE A VACATION. important to stop immediately. Like any disease, the earlier you can catch and prevent it from progressing, the better.

There are also medications, inhalers and exercise therapies to help manage the symptoms – even surgery in advanced cases. Diaz suggests pulmonary rehabilitation, an eight- to 12-week program, that is often covered by insurance and can make a world of difference for a COPD patient.

No one can be sure of what the future holds for patients with COPD, and Diaz indicates no magical cure is around the corner. However, there is hope for new methods to manage the disease.

“There have been advancements in good therapies and some of the inhaled perspective. Stem cell therapy has been advertised but has yet to be proven,” Diaz says. “I wouldn’t advise these therapies to someone unless they’re involved in a formal research study.”

There are myths you may have heard about COPD, like “It’s the same for everyone,” “It’s a form of cancer” and, “It always gets worse.”

This simply isn’t true.

“COPD is extremely variable, and can be stable for long periods of time,” Diaz says.

He also notes it is unusual to develop COPD before a person is in their 40s and 50s, but early onset COPD (defined as under the age of 55) is much more likely to be found in a woman than a man. Like most things in life, how you cope with it can affect your quality of life just as much the disease itself.

Diaz was named to the Castle Connolly list of Regional Top Doctors for the third time in 2018 and feels the most important part of his job is educating his patients, and allowing them to participate fully in their own care.

It’s a lot to take in, but COPD is not a death sentence. With early detection, education and advancements in treatments, living life to the fullest is still possible with the support of a professional like Diaz, whose mission is to support individuals to make good decisions and achieve the best quality of life possible. CS Mallory Grayson is a contributing writer.

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CUISINE

HERE IN COLUMBUS, people have to really make an effort to become bored. With a wealth of entertainment, delicious restaurants and abundant shopping, Columbus is the perfect place to be.

Between November and March, though, with harsh weather and gray skies, that fact can be easy to forget.

Luckily, Columbus restaurateurs have created escapes throughout the city – you just have to look closely. Escape into these three hidden gems this winter, and the warmth of spring won’t feel too far away.

Grass Skirt Tiki Room

www.grassskirttiki.com Columbus’ more tenured residents may remember the legendary Kahiki, a Polynesian-themed restaurant whose ship-shaped doors were shuttered in 2000. Columbus residents yearned for something to fill the mast-sized hole Kahiki left in its wake, and Carmen Owens, one of those nostalgic residents, saw an opportunity.

Thus, Grass Skirt Tiki Room was born.

“Tiki is sort of known for being escapist, surrealist and it’s a nice immersive environment to make you feel like you’re not in Columbus at all – if we’re doing it right,” says Owens. “This whole place is pretty much a monument to my own seasonal affective disorder.”

Grass Skirt’s menu will make you feel like you’re on vacation; crab cakes, Sriracha shrimp tacos, fish and chips, and crab rangoon – Grass Skirt has the perfect plates for sharing. And parties of 20 are welcome on weekends, 40 on weekdays (as long as you call ahead, of course), making Grass Skirt a destination for the whole crew.

Naturally, the cocktail menu is fit for a commander – or a pirate, depending on your mood. Wash down your meal in true tiki style with a cocktail garnished with a live flame, plastic mermaid or, naturally, mini umbrella. There’s no better way to spend a snowy night in Columbus than escaping to a tropical oasis.

“There are already some people that know about us because they miss the Kahiki, but we have new people in every day,” says Owens.

“We do actually describe it as a downtown oasis and a hidden gem as well.”

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The Light of Seven Matchsticks www.thelightofsevenmatchsticks.com The phrase “hidden gem” doesn’t get more literal than a speakeasy. If you’re looking for a spot with delicious food, great drinks, and an environment that throws you back to Prohibition and the Roaring ’20s, there’s no better place.

Underneath Natalie’s Coal-Fired Pizza at the Light of Seven Matchsticks in Worthington, you’ll quickly lose track of time. With great conversation between like-minded – or perhaps not so like-minded – people (“Politics, religion & sex are highly encouraged topics of conversation,” reads its website), zero cell service and the suggestion to leave children at home, the Light of Seven Matchsticks values the guest experience above all.

That doesn’t mean the food and drink are lacking, though.

The extensive cocktail list will make you feel like you’re partying on a Wes Anderson film set in the middle of the Harlem Renaissance – though, we admit, Duke Ellington likely wasn’t drinking mezcal cocktails named Watchu Wahakan’ Bout Willis.

And the small plates menu, which features unique delights you can’t get anywhere else, is as much a conversation starter as the atmosphere itself. You might not be able to check that phone, but don’t worry. You won’t miss it.

Los Guachos Taquería

www.los-guachos.com If there’s one food that seems to be everywhere right now, it’s the taco. Columbus has you covered with tacos of all colors, flavors and ingredients. But there’s one taquería that reigns triumphant when it comes to tradition: Los Guachos Taquería.

Los Guachos has grown tremendously since it opened as a food truck in 2005, now with three brick and mortar locations. That might mean Los Guachos isn’t really a hidden gem, but there’s always time for a taco the way it was meant to be enjoyed.

Los Guachos Taquería

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“At first, a lot of people have questions because the dishes are all traditional,” says Vince Fasone, operations leader at Los Guachos. “Usually people are amazed, ‘Wow,’ when they see the el pastor meat on the stick. … That’s what we’re known for.”

Fasone has a hard time picking just one favorite Los Guachos dish, but he promises that everything you’ll find on the menu packs Mexican family history, authenticity and a real passion from everyone crafting your dish.

“I think if you really want a truly authentic Mexican taco, there’s no other place to go than Los Guachos,” says Fasone. “We may not be the only taco restaurant (in Columbus), but we are the best.”

And that’s not just talk. Los Guachos was named No. 3 taco restaurant not just in Columbus but in the country by Food Network’s Top 5 Restaurants.

“All of that family history that (owner Carlos Nanato) has, he brought here. That’s what sets him apart,” says Fasone. “There’s no intention at all of straying away from his Mexican roots.” CS Amanda DePerro is an editor. Feedback welcome at adeperro@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Lighting Up Life

The people behind Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights are doing more than lighting up the night, they’re making a difference through local charity work

THE HOLIDAYS ARE a time for charity, and no one knows that better than the people behind Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights.

Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights is a three-mile long, drive-through light show.

The light show features 140 light displays, making it one of the biggest light shows in the Midwest, and around 80,000 people attend each year.

The light show also dedicates itself to goodwill and charity. This year, the show is adding a new display built by welding students at the Delaware Area Career Center (DACC). The display honors Recreation Unlimited and hopes to increase awareness about the organization. Ticket sales benefit Recreation Unlimited as well.

“All three of us partnered up in the hopes of creating a sort of showpiece display that helps raise more awareness to Recreation Unlimited,” says Dante Bando, owner of the facility. “And it also gives the kids at DACC a chance to get some real-world experience in building, designing and creating something that they can actually

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drive a couple minutes down the street and see its real-world application.”

DACC is an education center for those who want to diversify their skill set. Courses include welding, nursing and computer training, among others. DACC educates adults and high school students who want to improve on existing skills or generate entirely new ones.

Recreation Unlimited is a non-profit organization that provides sports and recreation activities year-round to individuals with disabilities. The new light display honors its brand-new, fully-accessible archery range.

“The Recreation Unlimited display incorporates a couple of different things,” Bando says. “It incorporates some trees that are representative of what you see in their logo, and it depicts a child in a wheelchair shooting a bow and arrow from an archery standpoint at a package, and basically the arrow flies through the air, strikes the package and makes the package explode.”

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The Power of Poison The Power of Poison, on exhibit at COSI, explores poison’s paradoxical roles in nature, human health and history, literature, and myth. Inviting visitors to wander through a walk-through diorama of Colombia’s Chocó Forest, the exhibition introduces poisons, toxins, and venoms and their role in evolutionary strategies. $20-$25. www.cosi.org

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Holiday Hoopla Add something extra to your festivities this year and consider experiencing Shadowbox Live’s 26th annual Holiday Hoopla.

The holiday show will run through Dec. 29 with select showtimes on Tuesdays through Saturdays. Tickets are $25 with special discounts given to students, seniors and veterans. $25-$45. www.shadowboxlive.org The Dye That Binds Us This buttery soft, hand-dyed infinity scarf is the easy button of scarves, just twist and go! So comfortable to wear, super soft and adds a statement to any outfit. The hand-dyed Bamboo Rayon socks will be the softest socks you will ever wear. You are also giving back when you buy a pair. For every pair you buy, Dyetology donates a pair to a local homeless shelter. Why socks? Socks are the most needed clothing item in shelters. $18-$48. www.dyetology.com “Hey Alexa!”

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Home for the Holidays Holiday decorating tips

Luxury Living Trends

Keeping it Simple this Holiday Season Don’t let your lack of holiday decorating spoil the party this year

By Rocco Falleti

The holiday season is the perfect time of year to get together with close friends and family. Though hosting a party is an art in its own right, what’s often overlooked is how your sense of decorating dictates the evening.

Whether you decorated the day after Halloween or the minute you pulled yourself off the couch from a self-induced turkey coma, creating the right experience is the main goal for the holiday season.

“Making the full experience for your guests is key,” says Cheryl Stauffer, CEO of Crimson Design Group. “Everything from the smells, like fresh greens or pines, to the music and cocktails as well.”

First time hosting?

For most, holiday decorating is second nature. If this is the first year you are hosting an event at your home, don’t worry about the big picture.

“Focus on one room and do that very well rather than doing bits and pieces throughout the whole house,” Stauffer says. “People might buy a bunch of decorations so the whole house has something and oftentimes it is not executed very well.”

If decorating is something that you want to continue to grow in your house, the same approach should be taken. One room at a time for the year can really help grow your holiday collection.

“Spending money one year on completing a room and the next year focusing on the next helps continue to build a collection rather than spending a lot of money for little impact,” Stauffer says.

With this all in mind, where should your decorating budget be spent this year?

Holiday Drinks Friends and family coming over throughout the day? “I always tell people focus on the food and pair it with mimosas in the morning, white wine at lunch and bourbon at night,” Stauffer says.

Rocco Falleti is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at rfalleti@cityscenecolumbus.com

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“Your front door is the very first thing people are seeing when they walk in to your home,” Stauffer says. “This sets the mood before they are even through your door.”

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Luxury Living Three New Design Trends for 2018 Rustic Cheer In home décor today, you are seeing a lot of rustic and reclaimed designs throughout the home. The same style can continue to inspire your own home through a holiday lens.

“Keep it really simple and involve a lot of natural and real trees and fresh pines,” Stauffer says. “With this, you might have one specific color for ornaments on your tree and it is very clean and simplified.”

Use a lot of wood and fresh greens throughout the home, along with crisp linen napkins.

Gold and Gilded We all have an inner desire to have everything match in our homes. However, newer design trends have pointed to quite the opposite.

“Gold and gilded is mixing vintage with modern. You’ll see a lot of golds with blacks and reds and typically a lot of glass,” Stauffer says.

In the world of design, you are seeing more people move away from deciding on whether they are a gold or silver person and now embrace both together.

“When it is completely done and well executed, it looks beautiful when you mix the two together,” Stauffer says.

Merry and Bright Contrary to the previous two trends, merry and bright is a little cleaner. With a heavy focus on white and bright light mixed in with blues, pinks, greens and creams.

“This is a little happier, cheerful and brighter,” Stauffer says.

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Marmot Weather Watershed Distillery provides the perfect pick-me-up for the holiday

By Rocco Falleti

WITH THE HOLIDAY season finally upon us and festivities in full swing, we are all looking for that new and unique drink to show off to house guests.

Created just in time for the holiday, Watershed’s Marmot Weather is a new take on your classic Old Fashioned.

“It’s a very easy recipe to share with family around the holidays,” Greg Gandee, bar manager at Watershed Distillery says. “But it is beefed up with coffee to give you that little extra oomph.”

The drink features equal parts bourbon and cold brew coffee along with orgeat, an almond syrup with flavors of almond and light cherry. These flavors combine to make a drink reminiscent of Christmas flavors like sugar cookies and cherry or cranberry desserts.

The drink pairs well with charcuterie, sharp cheese and light snacks, which you and your family can enjoy before or after the big holiday meal.

Do keep in mind that this drink is best enjoyed with a cold brew coffee.

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Nomadic Nuptuals A guest’s guide to destination weddings

By Jenny Wise

WHEN IT COMES to tying the knot, there are countless ways to make the experience memorable. Though most weddings take place close to home, some couples long to travel for their big day. According to The Knot’s annual Real Weddings Study of nearly 13,000 U.S. brides and grooms married in 2017, one in four marriages are destination weddings.

If one thing is certain, it’s that destination weddings aren’t for the faint of heart.

In almost every case, couples require some form of professional planning or coordination to manage the event and travel logistics. And even if a couple decides they are willing to accept all the trade-offs, there’s no guarantee that their guests will do the same.

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If you have the availability and the means to attend a destination wedding, there’s a lot to consider. What sort of gift is appropriate in this scenario? Should you take a plus one? What level of formality is expected for a beach wedding?

With all of the extra expenses you’re expected to incur, it would be tempting to forego giving a gift. However, the rule of thumb is to send a gift for any invite you receive, whether you plan to attend or not.

Pro Tip: According to Jennifer Spector, director of brand strategy for Zola Weddings, a suite of online wedding planning tools, there’s always a way to give a gift that doesn’t break the bank.

She suggests finding a bottle of wine from the region in which the couple will be married or framing a nice photo of the couple.

One way to take full advantage of this opportunity would be to book your own mini getaway around the wedding festivities. If you go early and stay a few days late, all of a sudden you’re embarking on an exotic vacation.

We identified some of the top wedding destinations, each including suggested excursions should you choose to make a trip of it.

Australia

This is definitely an adventurous destination; if you wind up on the guest list for a wedding down under, consider planning a few activities like scuba diving and snorkeling, trekking the outback, and white-water rafting. Make sure to check out the Great Barrier Reef, too!

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Perhaps the first thing you imagine when you think destination wedding, the white sand beaches of the Caribbean offer some of the most popular spots to tie the knot. Bermuda, though isolated from the other Caribbean islands, often offers cheaper flights, beautiful golf courses, a botanical garden and scuba diving among reefs and shipwrecks.

Aside from the killer wine selection, Italy boasts popular spots to say “I do,” including the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, Venice and, of course, Rome. This is a great opportunity to see classic tourist attractions and indulge in the local delicacies.

Iceland

Iceland offers diverse locations for the special ceremony, including on top of a mountain, inside an ice cave, on a black sand beach, among mystical waterfalls or even in

an Icelandic national park. Though the bride and groom may have to narrow it down a bit, as a guest you can potentially see it all. At the very least, make sure to witness the captivating northern lights.

New Zealand

New Zealand, though almost 24 hours away via plane ride, is home to some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes. If you’re attending a wedding here, and happen to be a The Lord of the Rings fan, make sure to check out the film tours offered.

Had to Say No?

According to The Knot, the average wedding guest spends $888 on clothes,

traveling, hotel accommodations, gifts and other expenses. Add an exotic location and seasonal travel costs to the mix, and that price tag inflates even more. Of course, you want to support the couple, but how much are you willing, and expected, to spend on the ordeal?

Pro Tip: If you’re hosting a destination wedding, be prepared for about 50 percent of the guests on your invite list to say no.

That’s a 40 percent increase from the decline rate that can be expected of a traditional wedding, but it comes with the (foreign) territory.

First and foremost, consider your relationship to the bride and groom. If you aren’t immediate family or in the wedding party, you shouldn’t feel obligated to travel for the wedding. Send your regrets as soon as you know it’s out of the question.

Eliminating the cost of travel and accommodations, especially in the case of destination weddings, might even allow you to give a bigger gift. Be aware of your budget and choose a gift from the registry that you know they’ll love. CS Jenny Wise is an associate editor. Feedback welcome at jwise@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Filling the Archival Gaps Local artist researches Palestinian history to create a new archive, all while learning about her roots

By Lydia Freudenberg

FOR LOCAL ARTIST Dareen Hussein, understanding and displaying an accurate depic-

tion of Palestinian history is personal. Her family reigns from Palestine, but Hussein was born in Doha, Qatar. As an infant, her family decided to move to the U.S., eventually settling in Columbus.

“It really is kind of a traditional immigrant’s tale of coming to America,” says Hussein. “We wanted to be somewhere with more opportunities and, this sounds funny now in the midst of our administration, but a place where we have more rights.”

By the time Hussein was in high school, she was interested in uncovering truths and discovered that photography was a successful artistic medium to address and discuss difficult conversations. “(I want) to try to address some of the issues I’ve seen – as a woman and as a woman of color – in the world,” she says. “Photography is usually used as a documentary device and I think that’s what’s interesting to me, particularly in the context of what of I’m doing now.”

When college rolled around, pursuing photography was inevitable. She chose the California Institute of the Arts because its photography program focuses more on the impact of the medium. After graduating, Hussein moved back to Columbus and has since been immersed in a self-directed project of archiving the Palestine diaspora.

“I’m interested in challenging this preconceived notion of the archive… what is being included and what is being excluded?” says Hussein. “With my personal experience, I’ve been Informational plaques accompanied disappointed in how Palestinians and each artifact. the history of Palestine have been ar-

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Hussein’s display included items like this handwoven basket.

chived. … It’s usually always within this context of the holy land or it’s speaking to the biblical narratives. … I feel that there is a failure to archive Palestinians as just people, as agents of our own narrative. In my artistic project, I like to look through the archive to see what gaps there are so I can try to fill the gaps.”

Understanding the Project Back in summer 2018, Hussein’s project was on display at the Columbus Museum of Art. The collection featured Palestinian items like old stamps, photographs and maps, along with objects like a handwoven basket, and a stereoscope with stereoviews – a late 19th century binocular-shaped device that creates 3-D-like images.

The pieces were displayed in traditional museum orientations with informational plaques.

The displayed formality is an important aspect since Hussein is also interested in how people absorb certain information.

“If you’re just walking through a museum and you see how everything is so pristinely displayed to you… it’s unconscious triggers for us, I feel, to assume that we’re being told the truth,” says Hussein. “I’m presenting (my) material in a way that is similarly as pristine – and that’s not to suggest that I’m giving information that isn’t true. … I think there is an incredible value to museums, but I also think that at times museums can unknowingly perpetuate ideological assumptions about certain topics or certain people.”

A Palestinian newspaper from 1948 was on display.

For example, through her research, Hussein discovered that when Israel was established in 1948, the Palestine Archeological Museum in Jerusalem eventually resided in Israel not Palestine; the facility was renamed and the museum’s language shifted.

“When I was there I clearly saw how they were reframing the Palestinians in the historical narrative they had established

Collecting the historical objects was emotional for Hussein.

in the museum (originally),” she says. “There were plaques that said, ‘Palestinians are the visitors of Israel.’”

Hussein.understands that the relationship between Palestine and Israel is extremely complex and controversial, but she wants people to know her project is more than this dynamic and that all can gain something from the collection.

“The only reason it’s really about Palestine is because (of) my own subjectivity,” she says.

“At the end of the day, the project is about how we are digesting and understand narratives given to us by different institutions. … I want to encourage people to question the information they’re given, and for what aims that information is given to us. I think we should always approach what we’re told with a healthy level of skepticism.”

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A photo capturing the destruction of 100 homes by English troops.

Feeling the Impact Collecting the historical objects in the project was a strenuous task and an emotional experience, especially when she looked at the stereoviews.

“When I’m looking at these (stereoviews) I really do feel like I’m there,” Hussein says. “I grew up in America, but the household I grew up in was still strongly Palestinian cultural. … This project is just a more direct way, I think, of grappling with the questions about my culture and my heritage.”

A portrait in the collection did create complex emotions for Hussein: a Palestinian man from the 1930s dressed in a British Army uniform (Britain was the colonial force at the time). Through research, she learned that the man’s family deemed his career prestigious.

A Palestinian “I’m trying to evoke this complexity I have with postage stamp. this man working with the British Army ... and how proud his family was of him,” she says. “Why do we have this distinction that he looked better working with the British than he would have with other Palestinians?”

Next to the portrait, another complexity is expressed in a short paragraph written by Hussein, which talks about how the man acquired a British tradition and passed it onto his family.

“Tea with milk is a delicacy for his family, but in large part, it is a practice which creates the illusion of nobility,” Hussein writes.

Continuing the Archive Hussein plans to continue the project by adding more content. She thinks the collection would do well in a university library, like The Ohio State University, or another local gallery.

“Each time the project is shown there is a different manifestation of it, so it’s truly a unique experience,” says Hussein. “And I feel like it’s a really exciting time to be in Columbus right now because of this growing and changing. So, I’ve been hoping to kind of make my mark on the city.”

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Cooking Tall

No event is too tall an order for experienced and expert chef Douglas Miller

By Maggie Ash

FOR MORE THAN 30 years, local chef Douglas Miller has been in the food industry, creat-

ing decadent meals and forming a strong network of fellow foodies.

“A lot of my clients are past people that I’ve met while working in this industry that have a lot of faith in me,” says Miller. “I’ve been cooking all my life, so I know a lot of people here in town. People I met 30 years ago, we still exchange recipes and ideas.”

His professional and personal network came in handy when he felt the time was right to purchase Tall Timbers. Nearly five years ago, Miller became owner and executive chef of the Reynoldsburg banquet and catering center with a few hundred thousand dollars raised from people that believed in him and his talents.

It’s no wonder the restaurant industry creates such tight relationships. Tall Timbers is family owned and operated, as Miller’s wife, Nancy Miller, helps manage the business, and several of their children and step-children assist in operations.

If you work with Miller, it’s likely one of the most important days of your life – your wedding. Tall Timbers serves as a one-stop shop for this meaningful event, by

“We use all the freshest ingredients and I use a lot of Ohio products.”

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providing options and deals for nearby hotels, DJs, bakeries, limo drivers and everything between.

“It gives the clients a lot more control of what happens here within their wedding, they get to see it all first hand,” Miller says.

Miller occasionally takes the title of personal chef when he teaches intimate cooking classes for his client’s family and friends in their home. Participants can expect a live, detailed demonstration and spectacular meal.

In all of his efforts, Miller is always working to improve classical dishes through modern twists. His employees are expected to continually research new cooking styles, so the banquet and catering center is regularly developing something new.

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plant-based menu items,” Miller says. “We do a lot of modern technique cuisine. If we don’t, we become stale.”

At the heart of Tall Timbers is a commitment to freshness and quality for a gathering of any size.

“What I believe in is that everything is fresh. If we do a party for 200 or 20, it’s the same approach,” Miller says. “We use all the freshest ingredients and I use a lot of Ohio products.”

To learn more about Tall Timbers visit www.talltimbersonline.com. CS Maggie Ash is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Gallery Exhibits Angela Meleca Gallery The Formations exhibition displays the art of Robert Buck, who uses his art to make statements about troubled psychologies. Through Dec. 22. www.angelameleca gallery.com Beeler Gallery arms ache avid aeon follows the four core members of fierce pussy, an LGBTQ art collective that creates art to increase awareness about LGBTQ identity. The art of the four core members will be on display for season one of Beeler Gallery’s programs. Through March 17. www.beeler gallery.org Brandt-Roberts Galleries Mark Gingerich Solo Exhibition showcases the work of American impressionist painter Mark Gingerich, who often paints the Ohio countryside. Through Dec. 22. www. brandtrobertsgalleries.com Columbus Museum of Art www.columbusmuseum.org Titian’s Portrait of a Lady In White will be showing at the CMA to celebrate the museum’s 140th year. The portrait is the work of famous Italian Renaissance painter Titian. Through Dec. 9.

I, Too, Sing America: The Harlem Renaissance at 100 discusses the great works borne out of the Harlem Renaissance.

The exhibition is part of a city-wide celebration for the 100th anniversary of the movement. Through Jan. 20.

Isaac Julien’s film, Looking For Langston, will play alongside I, Too, Sing America to encourage discussion about the Harlem Renaissance. The film explores the life of Langston Hughes and other gay artists within the movement.

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hibition discusses the creative potential of LEGO. Through Feb. 22.

Back of the Bus: Illustrations by Floyd Cooper presents children’s book illustrations from the book Back of the Bus, which talks about a fictional account of Rosa Parks’ arrest.

Dec. 8-March. 8.

Richie Pope: 2018 Columbus Comics Residency Exhibition displays the work of comic book artist Richie Pope. Pope won the annual Columbus Comics Residency, allowing him to exhibit his work at CMA. Through March. 10.

Decorative Arts Center of Ohio Imagining A Better World: Columbus Museum of Art - Portrait of a Lady In White The Artwork of Nelly Toll showcases the work of Nelly Toll, a child in hiding from Nazi forces. Hayley Gallery While in hiding, she painted watercolors Light & Color Collective features Ohio of what a better world would look like. artists Melodie Thompson and Trish Through Dec. 30. www.dec artsohio.org Weeks. Both artists draw upon experiences growing up in the Midwest. Dec. 7.

Dublin Arts Council www.localohioart.com The exhibition Art Quilt Alliance: Color Therapy showcases artistic quilts that re- Open Door Art Studio Gallery spond to topics like families, neighborVisit Itsy Bitsy Teeny Tiny to view tiny, hoods, social and political events. The Art meticulously crafted art pieces. The prices Quilt Alliance is a group that meets every will be smaller as well. Through Jan. 4. month to create artistic quilts. Through www.cchsohio.org Dec. 21. www.dublinarts.org Pizzuti Collection Hammond Harkins Gallery www.pizzuticollection.org The holiday tradition and most anAbstract art is everywhere in the ticipated show of the year continues with exhibition Take Up Space. The nine Small & Wonderful 2018. Through Jan. 13. artists whose work is presented exwww.hammondharkins.com plores topics of society, politics and

color through abstract art. Through Jan. 20.

Furniture design has become a dynamic and ever-changing field. When Attitudes Become Chairs shows some of the more dynamic pieces of furniture design. Through Jan. 20.

The For Freedoms exhibits aim to create political discussion and civic engagement for artists. The artists involved want to open the public’s eyes to multiple different perspectives of our government and society. Through Jan. 20.

Riffe Gallery The Riffe Gallery will be displaying Art Educators as Artists, an exhibition meant to show the art of hardworking art educators in Ohio.

Through Jan. 5. oac.ohio.gov/riffe-gallery Sherrie Gallerie Best of Sherrie Gallerie. This exhibition showcases Sherrie Gallerie’s best works, as selected by the artists themselves. Through Dec. 23. www.sherriegallerie.com The Ohio State University Urban Arts Space Department of Art BFA Thesis Exhibition 2018 features the work of graduating art majors from The Ohio State University.

With works developed from a range of media, the artists showcase their various approaches during their course of study.

Through Dec. 15. uas.osu.edu Wehrle Gallery Nicholas Hill’s exhibit Delhi to Jaipur: Recent Works by Nicholas Hill highlights the internationally recognized printmaker and curator’s work on the exploration of history, other cultures and the creative processes of artists in those cultures. Through Jan. 13. www.ohiodominican.edu Wexner Center For The Arts Mickalene Thomas: I Can’t See You Without Me showcases art that discusses the intersections of authorship, identity and desire. Thomas also uses her art to discuss racial representation and feminism.

Through Dec. 30. www.wexarts.org

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CityScene spotlights what to watch, what to watch for and what not to miss!

The Nutcracker

Watch over 220 youth and professional dancers perform the timeless classic The Nutcracker. www.newalbanyballet.com BalletMet presents The Nutcracker Dec. 7-23, Showtimes vary Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. This Christmas tradition comes back to the Ohio Theatre for another year. Tchaikovsky’s music stands the test of time. www.balletmet.org

Ohio Chinese Lantern Festival Through Jan. 7, 5:30-10 p.m.

Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. Come enjoy intricate and authentic Chinese lanterns, lights and handicrafts. Learn about China’s culture and history at this festival. www.ohiolanternfestival.com.

Columbus Winterfair Through Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. Support local artists by purchasing handmade arts and crafts during this enormous annual holiday sale. www.winterfair.org Palace Theatre presents Champions of Magic Through Dec. 2, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. This troupe of magicians can disappear, create illusions, and escape from impossible situations. www.championsofmagic.co.uk 44

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CAPA presents The Piano Guys: Christmas Together Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. The Piano guys became an internet sensation by way of their immensely successful series of original, self-made music videos that showcase their highly innovative blending of classical and pop. www. capa.com Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2018 Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz will be performing with Mindi Abair, Jonathan Butler, and Keiko Matsui. www.capa.com New Albany Children’s Theatre presents The Nutcracker Dec. 6-9, Showtimes TBA Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin Granville Rd.

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra presents Messiah Side-by-Side Singalong Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. This Christmas, sing along to selections of Handel’s Messiah with the orchestra. www.promusicacolumbus.org CAPA presents Hip Hop Nutcracker Dec. 8, 8 p.m.

Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. In this reimagining of The Nutcracker, Clara and the Nutcracker Prince travel back in time to a 1980’s Brooklyn nightclub where Clara’s parents first met. www. capa.com Hip Hop Nutcracker

s For King and Country: Little Drummer Boy Dec. 8, 7 p.m.

Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr. This harmonious brother duo is traveling the country on their Christmas tour, Little Drummer Boy. Their newest album, Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong. has won over critics everywhere. www. schottensteincenter.com

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Four Seasons Recomposed Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. and Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.

Worthington United Methodist Church, 600 High St. on Dec. 8, Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. on Dec. 9 Violinist Alexandra Soumm performs her reimagining of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Worthington United Methodist Church and Southern Theatre.

Columbus Dance Theatre presents Matchgirl Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Dec, 15, 3 and 8 p.m.

Fritsche Theatre Cowan Hall, 30 South Grove St. Back for the 16th showing, Matchgirl is a story of resilience and hope in the middle of despair. This tale was originally written by Hans Christian Andersen. www.columbus dancetheatre.com An Acoustic Christmas with Over The Rhine Dec. 15, 8 p.m.

Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. Husband and wife duo Over The Rhine are performing all across the nation for their Christmas tour. This year, they are joined by Linford Detweiler on vocals, keyboards and guitar. www.capa.com

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CATCO and CATCO Is Kids presents The Christmas Schooner Through Dec. 16, Showtimes vary Shedd Theatre, 549 Franklin Ave. This musical about Christmas in the 19th century and the Christmas spirit will bring joy to kids and families. www.catco.org New Albany Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Spectacular Dec. 16, 3 p.m.

Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin Granville Rd. Celebrate Christmas in New Albany at the Holiday Spectacular. Local guest artists from Opera Columbus will be joining the show. www.newalbanysymphony.net Mad Mad Men, Swingin’ Holiday Show Dec. 19-20, 7:30 p.m.

Bronwynn Theatre, 777 Evening St. The Mad Mad Men are performing their sixth show at the McConnell Arts Center.

The band will be playing familiar oldies from the ’60s. www.mcconnellarts.org

presentation of a runaway who runs into a theater. www.nationwidearena.com Harlem Globetrotters Dec. 30, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr. The Harlem Globetrotters blend sports and entertainment together in its annual tour, which reaches 250 cities. www. schottensteincenter.com Broadway in Columbus presents Hamilton Through Feb. 17, showtimes vary Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. This famous musical tells the story of Alexander Hamilton through R&B, jazz and rap. Lin-Manuel Miranda won a Grammy for Hamilton’s music. columbus. broadway.com

Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas Dec. 23, 3 p.m.

Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. The Grammy-nominated songwriter and pianist Jim Brickman is holding his 22nd annual holiday tour. www.capa.com Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 26, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.

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The Jazz Arts Group joins in the year-long, city-wide celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance with an update of its sold-out, “Ladies Sing the Blues: Songs & Sounds of the Harlem Renaissance,” from the 2016-2017 season.

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The mediums utilized are acrylic, spray paint, enamel, chalkboard paint and Conte crayon on canvas.

“I loosely categorized my work as portraits, still-lifes and landscapes,” Valentine says. “Although I use these three categories as a simple format in order to begin the process, it’s more importantly an homage to the grand history and tradition of painting.”

There are also about a dozen works on 34by-50 inch paper also using the inventive materials developed by Valentine.

“I invent with tools learned and information gained through centuries of that tradition from the Italian Renaissance and Dutch Golden Age to current practices in contemporary painting,” says Valentine. “It all informs and all becomes part of the vocabulary, the visual language used to build a painting.”

Valentine teaches and is a gallery curator within the department of art at The Ohio State University, Lima and masters of fine art program in Columbus. He is one of the most prolific painters I know. Valentine operates a studio in Delaware and another in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Exhibiting his work since 1974, Valentine has shown around the world, and now is represented by Linda Warren Projects in Chicago, Illinois, and Envoy Enterprises in New York City.

Valentine’s latest work will be on view at Angela Meleca Gallery in 2019.

Angela Meleca Gallery is pleased to also present Formations, a solo exhibition by New York-based trans-disciplinary artist Robert Buck, his second with the gallery.

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