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Opera Columbus brings home five awards

10 On to the Next One A walkable, progressive dinner in Dublin

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12 Education • Arts and education opportunities • Girls Who Code • 21st century learning experiences • Trade schools growing in popularity • Parenting in the digital age • Excellence in childcare and K-12 education

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Since the first issue in 1999, we have partnered with central Ohio arts organizations to share the amazing talent and exciting events happening throughout the area. From A-list celebrities to the aspiring local artists with great stories to share, our pages are bursting with features about them all. And we would not be here today without our arts partners, who have been by our side helping form connections and offering suggestions and opportunities all along the way.

How about exhibits and events? Some of my favorites include Titanic at COSI, GCAC’s annual Open Studio & Stage, The Nutcracker (every year) and Lang Lang’s incredible performance with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra at the Ohio Theatre.

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A Journey to the Underworld Opera Columbus brings home five awards

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ELECTRIC INSTRUMENTS. CAPTIVATING burlesque dancers. Aerial artistry. These are some of things that can make an unforgettable performance – but what about an opera?

Orphée et Eurydice is a retelling of the famous Greek myth: the musician Orpheus loses his lover Eurydice, and amid his grief, he receives one last chance to save her from an eternity spent in the underworld. Containing those features listed above and many other exciting surprises, the opera also stays true to its origins. It was so good that it won awards at the 39th annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards hosted in Toronto, Canada in late June.

Five of them, to be exact.

Joel Ivany, founder and artistic director of Against the Grain Theatre and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, says the performance was a creative, collaborative effort. After meeting Opera Columbus’ artistic director, Peggy Kriha Dye, the two quickly formulated ideas for Orphée that would bring the performance to life.

“I had never worked on a show in such a unique, but also efficient way,” Ivany says. “It was both extremely creative and felt very normal at the same time. The entire group in Columbus, Toronto, Banff and NYC worked so well together in achieving a very special product.”

Altogether, Orphée won five DORA awards for its performances in July: Outstanding Production, Outstanding Female Performance, Outstanding Ensemble Performance, Outstanding Costume Design and Outstanding Choreography.

Dye, a former opera singer herself, says the show’s success was a defining moment for all parties involved with the project.

“We took so many production risks with our fingers crossed and it paid off,” she says. “The jumps we took with technology and casting now become a foundation we are building from. We received a lot of attention for this show and I feel it put us on (the) map.”

Dye says she’s most grateful to be able to work with such talented young artists as Marcy Richardson, who is now an award-winning actress for her performance as Amour in Orphée.

“I was performing as an opera singing aerialist and burlesque performer in Nutcracker Rouge in New York with Company XIV when I was contacted for the role of Cupid,” Richardson says. “Usually my function as an opera singing aerialist is to bring an operatic element to a non-opera audience, and in Orphée, I got to bring the burlesque and aerial elements to an opera audience.”

Despite the short scenes, Richardson says playing Amour (also known as Cupid) has been an honor.

“Amour’s scene is my favorite part, because I really love to perform and cherish every moment of stage time,” Richardson says. “I love to make the most of it and the collective connection I feel to the audience, conductor and other singers on stage.”

Her work as an aerialist might have prepared her for dangling forty feet in the air, but nothing could prepare her for winning the award in Toronto.

“It was a bit of a shock and totally unexpected,” she says. “I was really honored to be nominated with so many talented heavy-hitters in the opera industry. I am thrilled (my performance) made an impact, and it was an exciting surprise to win. I will always cherish getting to bring this production to life in Columbus and Toronto.”

Ivany says taking risks was part of the show’s overall success. One of those risks was the inclusion of the show’s traditional score, coupled with new electric instruments, as well as a full choir.

“This show was groundbreaking for me in terms of ways that we can use technology in both a genre-breaking way and also in a traditional manner,” he says. “It truly is a landmark show for me, personally, in terms of where this beautiful art form can go.”

Most of the cast and crew have different personal interpretations of Orphée’s message, but they all agree that working on such an unconventional opera was exciting and worthwhile.

For Ivany, he hopes the audience got just as much out of it as he and the rest of the cast did.

“I hope the audience realized that opera is not what they thought it was. I hope they learned to break all preconceptions and to open their minds to an art form

that can not only speak to them, but also to change them,” he says. “Opera and music can be incredibly healing and sometimes we just need to take a chance.”

To learn more about Opera Columbus and upcoming shows, visit www.opera columbus.org. CS20 Tessa Flattum is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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HEALTH

Hearty and Healthy The guide to keeping your cardiovascular system ticking

By Lydia Freudenberg

IF YOU HAVEN’T heard, cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the world. According to the American Heart Association, about 2,300 Americans die of heart disease every day – that’s approximately one death every 38 seconds.

Made up of the heart, blood, blood vessels, and areas where the blood is oxygenated, the system helps keep the body running by providing nourishment, stabilizing temperature and pH levels, and more.

Family history, age and biological sex are factors beyond control that can alter heart health, but there are several factors you can control that can improve your ticker.

Reduce Stress

In a 2017 Stress in America report by the American Psychological Association, 75 percent of Americans reported feeling at least one symptom of stress within the past month; a 4 percent increase from 2016.

Dr. Jayme Rock-Willoughby, a cardiologist for OhioHealth, says stress can make the body secrete more cortisol (a pro-inflammatory mediator) and if the body already has plaque buildup in the arteries – typically from an unhealthy diet – then it’s more possible to have a stroke or heart attack.

Even if you are healthy, though, and have little to no artery plaque, stress can cause a takotsubo cardiomyopathy, basically a stress-induced heart attack.

“I’ve had it happen to patients who had heated arguments with other individuals, and then it feels like they’re having a heart attack with significant chest discomfort,” says Rock-Willoughby. “Usually patients recover, but studies show that if you have reoccurring takotsubo cardiomyopathies, you have a worse prognosis in the long-term.”

Tip: Relieve stress through all kinds of exercises from yoga to kick-boxing.

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als are now dying or having chronic medical conditions from inactivity.”

It’s true. The phrase was coined by Dr. James Levine, a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic, who estimates that Americans spend more than half their waking hours sitting down; which can increase the risk of certain cancers, type 2 diabetes, and of course, cardiovascular disease.

Rock-Willoughby suggests standing up and moving at least every hour, or investing in a sit-stand desk, a device placed on a desk that extends upward so the user can stand while working.

Debunking and Discovering New Medicines

In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, more than 19,000 people ages 65 and older were examined. The results had a few major outcomes: • There were no long-term discernible benefits of aspirin taken by people 70 and older.

• Healthy seniors taking daily aspirin have an increased risk of life-threatening bleeding.

Rock-Willoughby did point to a newer study about a prescription called Vascepa that may have benefits. Accepted at the Scientific Sessions of American Heart Association in November 2018, the FDAapproved prescription is not a fish oil but the active ingredient is derived from fish.

Overall, it can lower triglyceride levels without raising LDL-cholesterol levels.

Technological Advances

The FDA-cleared Apple Watch series four can now detect atrial fibrillation (an abnormal rhythm that increases chances of stroke) and perform an ECG, a recording of the electrical activity of the heart.

In the past, doctors would send patients home with a heart monitor to track rhythm, now anyone can track their heart health 24/7.

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No matter how much medicine you consume or how often you electronically track your heart health, the best method for a healthy heart is a balanced diet and proper exercise.

A diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in antioxidants can minimize artery plaque and reduces heart inflammation.

“The Mediterranean diet has been the most tried and true, in terms of optimizing cardiovascular health: eliminating or decreasing your red meats, eating plenty of fatty fish, plenty of fruits and vegetables, and whole grains if possible,” says RockWilloughby.

According to the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines by the American Health and Human Services, 150 to 300 minutes of weekly moderate-intensity exercise and 7,000 daily steps keep the heart healthy.

“When you look at studies and prognosis, the higher the person’s functional capacity – which means how well they do in their everyday environment – the better their prognosis is,” says Rock-Willoughby.

“And that beats any test I have.” CS20 Lydia Freudenberg is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at lfreudenberg@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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CUISINE

AS CENTRAL OHIO grows, so does its food scene. With such a wealth of restaurants and culinary diversity in the area, picking just one restaurant when it comes time to decide dinner plans can be hard. Who says you have to choose? Why not start for appetizers in one spot and move through the meal at a new spot for each course?

Dublin, with its recent expansion around the Bridge Street and State Route 161 area, is the perfect place for such a progressive meal.

Starter Drinks

Brazenhead Starting on the historic side of Dublin, anyone familiar with Brazenhead knows its unbelievably long drink menu. Are you looking for scotch? Irish whiskey? Bourbon? Vodka? Organized by liquor type, you’ll likely have to take a moment and ask your server for some recommendations before diving in.

If your progressive meal is on a weekday, start it off right during Brazenhead’s happy hour 4-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 2:30-7 p.m. on Friday. If you love beer, Brazenhead is definitely the spot for you, because the beer list is extensive.

Appetizers

Mezzo Head across the street to Mezzo where you’ll find a mouth-watering menu. This is where it’s beneficial to bring a big party, so you can order heavily and taste a lot without worrying about overeating before the main course.

Try the mussels or braised veal meatballs if you’re feeling fancy, but don’t overlook classics like the Italian wings, truffle parmesan fries or spinach artichoke dip.

And, of course, you can never go wrong with a cheese and charcuterie board. Don’t forget to ask your server about the meat and cheese selections of the day.

Main Course

The Avenue This upscale spot serves dishes that look just as good as they taste – and they taste pretty damn good. However, we can’t promise ordering will be easy. The twin lobster tails, beef stroganoff and short rib grilled cheese are just a few of your options, so you really can’t go wrong no matter what you order.

After asking your server for “another five minutes” two or three times, you’ll know why Dublin is thrilled to be home to The Avenue’s second location, and why Wine Spectator presented The Avenue with a 2018 Award of Excellence.

Dessert

Cap City Fine Diner So, let’s be honest. Between Mezzo and The Avenue, you likely didn’t save room for dessert. But you’ll have an opportunity to digest a bit while you cross the Scioto

River over to Bridge Park where you can enjoy dessert at Cap City Fine Diner.

As the night winds down and you’re likely warm and happy from the great conversation, delicious drinks, and beautiful sights of the newly renovated Historic Dublin and Bridge Park, it’s time for a new challenge: ordering dessert. After some warm brownie sundae, deep dish apple pie, chocolate covered peanut butter pie and, of course, classic diner floats and milkshakes, you’re probably ready to take a nap. But the night is still young.

Night Cap

Vaso Just a few years ago, Dublin was considered a small, quiet village, and its inhabitants had to drive to downtown Columbus to get a taste of action. With the welcoming of Vaso, the rooftop bar that lives above Dublin’s AC Hotel by Marriott, Dublin offers as much excitement as any part of Columbus.

“It’s the highest point of Dublin,” says Orcun Turkay, general manager of the AC Hotel

by Marriott. “(You’ve) never seen Dublin like this; it’s a destination. (You) should definitely make it up here. We top it off with amazing cocktails that our talented team creates.”

Though it may be a bit too cold to sit on Vaso’s patio, you can still overlook Bridge

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Full STEAM Ahead

Arts and education opportunities abound in Columbus

By Garth Bishop

IT’S NO SURPRISE to anyone who follows education policy that the principles of STEM are viewed as extremely important, and only continue to grow more so.

But even as the values and benefits of STEM are continuously lauded, influential voices have urged policymakers not to undersell the importance of arts education.

Studies have shown that it has positive effects on creativity, focus, confidence, motor skills, perseverance and a whole host of other valuable attributes.

Integrating the arts into key educational initiatives has caused the STEM buzzword to morph into STEAM – science, technology, engineering, arts and math. And luckily for the children of central Ohio, not only do they have plenty of options in the classroom, they also have a wealth of options beyond, thanks to local arts organizations.

BalletMet www.balletmet.org BalletMet’s best-known contribution to the arts community is probably the BalletMet Dance Academy.

The academy has hundreds of classes each year for children, teenagers and adults, with youth offerings ranging from the basics to rigorous training. Graduates of the academy’s professional curriculum have gone on to perform for top dance companies around the country, including BalletMet itself, says Maria Torija, director of the academy.

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• Lecture demonstrations, bringing onetime, large-group performances to Franklin County schools • Morning at the Ballet field trips to BalletMet’s downtown Columbus theater for performances and behind-the-scenes information • Scholarships for aspiring BalletMet dance students • Soar On Saturdays, the Access program that features a six-week dance style session “There’s something to be said for the impact of physically and emotionally experiencing movement,” says BalletMet Education Director Ambre Emory-Maier.

Actors’ Theatre of Columbus www.theactorstheatre.org Having started with a single summer acting camp six years ago, Actors’ Theatre has significantly expanded its educational offerings, presenting weeklong themed camps – from monsters and fairy tales to playwrighting and improv – for children, teens and adults in the summer.

The camps are very hands-on, with participants learning about other aspects

of theater, such as set-building. And they don’t just teach theatre skills; Actors’ Theatre Education Director Andy Falter has seen participants improve a variety of skills and characteristics, such as public speaking and confidence.

Falter credits one multi-year alumna, who began attending camps at age 6, who gave a speech to her mother’s co-workers despite a previous tendency toward shyness.

Columbus Children’s Choir www.columbuschildrenschoir.org With a total of eight ensembles, the Columbus Children’s Choir offers kids copious opportunities – not just teaching to sing, but to do it in front of live audiences.

The company’s best-known program is its K-12 choral education program, recognized for its members’ signature red jackets and its contribution to such popular annual shows at the Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops. But it has a total of six performing choirs, from beginner-level Isabella to the internationally touring New World Singers.

Managing Director Kerry Haberkern says anyone can join the choir and newcomers are placed based on the aptitudes exhibited in informal, one-on-one auditions. Though some members have gone on to success in music and theater, there are a variety of other benefits, such as the ability to read music and the opportunity to earn college scholarships for choral performance.

“That’s why they get featured in places: because people can count on them as real musicians,” Haberkern says.

BalletMet photo courtesy of Jennifer Zmuda; Columbus Children’s photo courtesy of David Heasley; Mosaic photo courtesy of Educational Service Center of Central Ohio

Columbus Children’s Theatre www.columbuschildrenstheatre.org Columbus Children’s Theatre presents theatrical classes in the fall, winter and spring, and theatrical camps in the summer, shepherding more than 1,300 students through its academy every year.

Through these programs, children can learn acting and skills adjacent to acting, such as interpersonal communication, and they can have fun doing it, making it easier for the knowledge to be absorbed.

“They’re having so much fun doing it that they don’t even realize that they’re learning,” says Director of Marketing Rachel Flenner.

Success stories range from a top-rated attorney who credits the company with his courtroom success to Grey’s Anatomy actor Jake Borelli.

Mosaic www.escco.org/programs-services/mosaic Mosaic, available to high school juniors and seniors in Franklin County, affords students a different approach to education, focusing on the humanities through an integrated curriculum.

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Formerly known as the Christopher Program, Mosaic sees students spend half the day at their home schools for science, math and like subjects, and the other half learning English, art appreciation, cultural studies, social studies and more. Where these classes differ from standard high school curriculum is in the approach. The subjects all studied together, so, for instance, students might learn about a particular style of art and the era in which it flourished, combining both art and history.

“Because the students self-transport, we can have class anywhere in the city,” says Director Kim Leddy.

The end result: graduates who are more comfortable moving around in the real world, have an easier time with soft skills such as interviewing and are better world citizens, Leddy says.

Young Writers Workshop english.osu.edu/grad/mfa/young-writers-workshop For students whose writing skills are developing impressively, but whose families don’t have the resources to help those skills reach their full potential, The Ohio State University’s Young Writers Workshop offers a way forward.

For one week during the summer, 30 high school juniors and seniors live on campus and work with writers from around the country to better themselves and their abilities. It finishes up with readings by each participant.

“Every single kid gets screams and cheers,” says MaryKatherine Ramsey, program director.

Though some students’ success is measured in educational and career achieve-

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ments down the road, others’ success is measured in their ability to escape difficult circumstances and avoid negative decisions in the future. The deeply personal writing produced by participants never fails to move the program’s instructors, Ramsey says.

Garth Bishop is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Shadowbox Live STEM Rocks the Box, a program for high schoolers to learn comedy acting, singing, dance, musical performance, costumes, stage lighting and more.

ProMusica Columbus Play Us Forward, a program providing music and violin instruction, as well as instruments, in underserved communities.

Opera Columbus Performances in local schools, and invitations for students to attend performances and rehearsals.

Thurber House A huge assortment of youth writing programs, including summer writing workshops, a class on writing ghost stories and a freeform writers’ studio for teens.

CATCO is Kids Acting classes, summer camps, school residencies, school matinee programs and more.

The Children’s Advocacy (CAP4Kids) For an exhaustive listing of youthoriented arts education programs in central Ohio, visit www.cap4kids.org/ columbus.

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Girls Who Code

Teaching the next generation skills to succeed AT THE OHIO State University’s Lima campus, career development manager Rachel Richardson doesn’t just help undergraduates figure out their passions.

By creating a local club of the international Girls Who Code organization, she inspires students to pursue careers in STEM-related fields when they grow up.

Particularily geared towards young women, Girls Who Code aims to close the widening gender gap in the computer science field through free summer programs and after school clubs. Although it is predicted that by 2020 only 3 percent of the 1.4 million available computer science jobs will be held by women, this organization interacts with students while they’re young to fight that statistic.

With the help of two Lima faculty members and two college students, Richardson leads one such club for 20 young students.

Using the free, online resources that Girls Who Code provides, Richardson is able to design a curriculum based on the interests and goals of club members.

Last cycle, the club learned coding with the goal of creating a service project. The students chose to create a peer-to-peer online study guide, divided up by subject and grade-level in order to help younger students learn and review from home. This year, club members decided to learn JavaScript, a programming language, and then create individual projects based on that program.

“The main goal of the club is really to

reach more girls, to build that confidence, to give them a skill set that they can try out,” Richardson says. “Show them the career possibilities that they can have for themselves and just help them in their learning process.”

Although much of the material taught via the club can be found online in open educational resources such as Kahn Academy, Richardson says students still recognize the value of attending the club where they can socialize with other students and dedicate specific time to learning how to code.

Richardson is also particularly proud of the group’s growing diversity. Despite the moniker “Girls Who Code,” all students are welcome to participate, and this year two boys are involved in OSU Lima’s club.

“We have more diversity this year,” says Richardson. “I’m so pleased that everyone feels included, from boys to girls of all backgrounds. In a rural area like Lima, Ohio, I’m pleased that our club is aligned with the initiative of what Girls Who Code is.”

Get inspired by the international organization at girlswhocode.com and keep up with Girls Who Code Lima by visiting lima.osu.edu/community-outreach/girlswho-code.html.

Maggie Ash is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Technology integration strives to create 21st century learning experiences WITH TECHNOLOGY EXPANDING into more and more aspects of everyday life, it’s no surprise that it has become an increasingly valuable tool in education.

This development is known as technology integration, which implements programs that use technology – instead of traditional pen and paper exercises – to supplement the classroom learning experience.

At INFOhio, a PreK-12 digital library organization that provides free access to instructional content in unison with Ohio’s Learning Standards, technology integration focuses on the collaborative act of learning within a digital platform.

“The focus is on the learning process, connected to real-world application where technology supports active personalized

learning and feedback, exploration, and frequent self-monitoring to develop knowledge and skills,” says Melissa Solema, instructional team specialist at INFOhio.

One example of an integration tool is INFOhio’s Early Learning Portal, which gives learners access to more than 50

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instructional websites that have been evaluated by literacy experts.

Another asset is their Teach with INFOhio blog that details a wide range of classroom options, such as the program World Book Kids, which teaches research skills to fourth-graders by creating interactive historical timelines, or Storia – a collection of eBooks that helps teachers track students’ reading and comprehension progress for students in fourth and fifth grade.

Technology integration can also be implemented at different levels in order to personalize the learning experience and optimize its effects. For example, the IWonder program provides a series of interest-based questions that students select based on their own curiosities in an attempt to get students to practice problem solving and make real-world connections outside of the exercise.

“The key is to focus on the outcome of the lesson or experience rather than focus on the digital resource to create the outcome,” Solema says.

Introducing technology integration at an early age is key to maximizing its effectiveness. As Solema points out, young learners are eager to start engaging with the tools around them, making them ideal candidates for programs that seek to guide individuals through different technological resources. “(Early learners) are enticed by ways to connect and use digital devices and resources, allowing them to bring their ideas to life in ways they did not know was possible,” Solema says. “In order to foster active learning and engagement with digital devices that encourage reading, problem solving, and flexible thinking, young children need carefully scaffolded interaction with technology.”

For more information on technology integration, visit INFOhio.org and education.ohio.gov.

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Trade Schools Are On the Rise

Learning institutions designed to deliver professional certification in two years

By Nathan Collins A TRADE SCHOOL is a specialized educational institution that allows for the pursuit of a technical education related to a specific vocation. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is the umbrella term used since 1999 to describe similar educational and training activities including Workforce Education (WE) and Technical-Vocational Education (TVE).

Technical preparatory programs in the U.S. are examples of how the “blending” approach is used to assist students in making the connection between school and work. Beginning at grade nine, which is typically high school first-year students, programs are offered in broad occupational fields like health

professions, automotive technology and general technology studies. The program traditionally continues for at least two years, transitions into a tertiary or apprenticeship program and culminates with an associate degree or certificate.

How common is sub-baccalaureate occupational education? According to a 2011-2012 study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education, among all credential-seeking undergraduates, 38 percent were pursuing a sub-baccalaureate credential in a field of study like health sciences and consumer services. Compare that to the 48 percent who were seeking a bachelor’s degree, it’s clear that the divide between traditional and non-traditional university

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The decision to attend a four-year college or university, or not, is worth a deep dive. If a student feels the likelihood that he or she ending up in a practical trade is greater than ending up at a desk, then perhaps the technical/vocational education is a more sound investment.

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Parenting in the Digital Age Technology is a useful tool, but not a replacement

By Emily Chen ELECTRONICS AND THE internet have changed the way parents interact with their children. Sometimes parents are tempted to put their kid in front of a tablet or give them a phone for a moment of peace, but this strategy may lead to unintended consequences.

Rebecca Dore, a senior research associate at the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy, shares insights on the matter of technology and parenting.

“I think one of the most important things to think about is that we know young children need a strong foundation to support their development, and early brain development research shows a need for direct interaction with caring adults,” Dore says.

Sometimes technology takes away from the face-to-face interactions integral for developing children. Excessively watching YouTube or playing apps might not be the best choice.

Parents should try to balance technology usage with face-to-face interaction and playtime.

It is best to have designated technology-free times where phones or tablets are not permitted. Certain times like meals and playdates would be ideal for technology-free moments. Parents should remain conscious of their own media use as well.

Children will observe their parents on their phones, creating an opportunity to explain technology use to their child.

“Parents can also try to talk to children about what they are doing on devices,” Dore says. “When you look at a map or pick up a phone to make a call, children can see what you are doing. But mapping your route to the library and texting Grandma look the same to a child when you use your phone. Talking to children about what you are doing can help them see how technology is useful and involve them in what you are doing.”

A helpful tip: parents can sit down with their children and create a set of rules for media absorption.

“When you have a mutually agreed upon contract (for technology use), you are setting up expectations that your child will live up to rather than just having rules they must follow,” Dore says. “Otherwise you’ll spend so much time trying to moni-

tor every single thing they do, which can become an unrealistic expectation.”

The most important thing for a child is to have social time and interactive playtime with their parents. Technology can

be a useful tool in parenting, but it should not replace parenting duties.

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In the Beginning there was a Handshake The Arnold Sports Festival turns 31

By Nathan Collins

WHAT SPORTS FESTIVAL, already the largest multi-sport event in the world, will grow even larger this year to an estimated 22,000 athletes from 60 countries who will compete in a record 80 sports?

If you guessed the Olympics, guess again.

The correct answer is the 2019 Arnold Sports Festival, happening in Columbus from Feb. 28-March 3 in various locations throughout the city.

Celebrating its 31st year in 2019, the sports festival is co-produced by Jim Lorimer and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 1989, the event debuted as a oneday bodybuilding competition known as the Arnold Classic.

Prior to the Arnold Classic, Lorimer had been afforded the opportunity to organize and produce the 1970 world weightlifting championships. The Amateur Athletics Union (AAU) had taken notice of the fact that Lorimer, secretary for the U.S. Olympic Committee for women’s track and field at the time, was producing the U.S. national track and field championships. The AAU approached Lorimer with the opportunity to produce the 1967 national weightlifting championship in tandem with the Mr. America contest.

“They came to me and said, ‘We can get a national championship here in 1967 at the Mr. America contest if you will run the event,’ because they knew I knew how to run a national championship event,” says Lorimer. “So I ran that and it was quite successful. And immediately after 22

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that, the weightlifting people came to me from the national level and said that they had never had a world weightlifting championship in the U.S.” Lorimer agreed – but with his insight into competitive weightlifting – knew that producing seven days’ worth of com-

petition with up to 50 participating nations was a recipe for losing a substantial amount of money.

“I told them weightlifting is a great sport, but the thing that draws people in is the ‘Mr.’ contests,” says Lorimer. “I told them that I would run the world weight-

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lifting championship, but we must have a ‘Mr.’ contest to go along with it.”

The national weightlifting representatives asked Lorimer for recommendations on what to call the ‘Mr.’ contest.

“Let’s call it Mr. World,” says Lorimer.

With an agreement in place, Lorimer was granted the right to run the 1970 world weightlifting championships. His immediate move was to approach the premier sports network of the day – ABC’s Wide World of Sports.

“I told ABC ‘I’m going to have, in Columbus, Ohio for the first, time a world weightlifting championship,’” says Lorimer. “’We’re also going to have a Mr. World contest with it, would you like to televise the event?’”

The network expressed interest in televising the event, even tabbing sports journalist Jim McKay as the main announcer.

Lorimer had the ball rolling at this point with national coverage, but he knew having, at the very least, the top six bodybuilders in the world participate was critical to the event’s success. This group of top bodybuilders, at the time, included a young Austrian who had come to the U.S. and was spending time at Gold’s Gym in California. That young Austrian’s name was Arnold Schwarzenegger.

“I called him and explained that I had ABC’s Wide World of Sports covering the event,” says Lorimer.

Schwarzenegger responded with eagerness to participate, but had already committed to the Mr. Universe contest in London that same weekend. Lorimer suggested that if Arnold competed on Saturday evening of the London event and immediately boarded a flight out of Heathrow afterwards, a plane would be waiting on standby in New York to bring him to Columbus to compete in the Mr. World event. Arnold agreed and after winning the London event, boarded a plane to Columbus and ultimately won the Mr. World event, beating out the top bodybuilder at the time, Sergio Olivia.

“After the competition he came up to me and said, ‘This is the best event I’ve ever been in. When I am done competing in this sport, I want to go into the promotion of the sport and do everything I can to professionalize it and legitimize it and I’m coming back to Columbus, Ohio to ask you to be my partner,’” says Lorimer.

It was the beginning of a relationship that endures to this day.

Lorimer and Schwarzenegger kept in touch over the next few years; after Schwarzenegger’s final Mr. Olympia in 1975, he phoned Lorimer with the news that, after six Mr. Olympia titles in a row, his plan was to retire the following year.

Now was the time to discuss a partnership.

The two met at what was then the downtown Columbus Holiday Inn, and a deal was struck via a handshake that would determine the future success of the Arnold Sports Festival. Schwarzenegger would be in charge of potential athletes and sponsors while, Lorimer would oversee logistics and run the event.

“Arnold is a very smart guy who knew what television could do for the sport,” says Lorimer.

Today the event utilizes all 1.7 million square feet of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, including a special executive suite dubbed the Lorimer Room, along with 10 other buildings located at the Ohio Expo Center. An entire building itself is dedicated solely to the 1,500 gymnasts participating in gymnastic events.

Baton twirlers, table tennis players and archers each have a dedicated building.

Various other facilities are utilized during the festival, including the Sawmill Athletic Club. Seven buses continuously ferry 1,500 spectators per hour between the fairgrounds and downtown area for free.

“We park 10,000 cars at the fairgrounds, so people can use the buses. It’s a huge logistical challenge, but there’s 200,000 people coming to Columbus over that weekend,” says Lorimer.

Those 200,000 visitors are, in large part, responsible for the $52 million that is pumped into the Columbus community over the course of four days. During the fitness exposition, thousands of vendors offer various types of fitness products for purchase.

The festival is no longer a U.S.-only event. Arnold Classic Worldwide hosts festivals throughout the year in Australia, South America, Africa and Europe.

For more information and to purchase tickets to the Arnold Sports Festival visit www.arnoldsportsfestival.com Nathan Collins is a managing editor. Feedback welcome at ncollins@cityscenemediagroup.com.

New events in 2019 • Armlifting • Foosball • Futsal • High School Weightlifting • Speed Cubing • Viking Dash Trail Runs

Schedule of Events Arnold Fitness Expo March 1-2 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Columbus Convention Center Kids & Teens Expo March 2 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Ohio Expo Center Arnold Fitness Expo March 3 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Columbus Convention Center Kids & Teens Expo March 3 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ohio Expo Center ROGUE Record Breakers March 3, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Columbus Convention Center, Arnold Fitness Expo Stage This event features professional strongman and strongwoman competitors in four events. Those who break world records will win $5,000 and his or her performance will be submitted to the Guinness Book of Records.

A Mountain of a Man Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, who hails from Iceland and is known around the world as the actor who plays Ser Gregor ‘The Mountain’ Clegane on HBO’s Game of Thrones, set a new world record in the ROGUE Elephant Bar Deadlift when he successfully lifted 1,041 pounds. That’s about as heavy as a full-grown grizzly bear or a grand piano!

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Urban Zen

Becoming a yoga teacher

By Emily Chen therapy, reiki, breathing practices and guided meditation. Urban Zen yoga was created in part by the Urban Zen Foundation, which was founded by Donna Karan.

The Urban Zen Foundation is meant to inspire change by connecting the mind and body. Along with medical professionals and Donna Karan, Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee – famous American yoga instructors – developed the Urban Zen Integrative Program.

“We train people (in Urban Zen) to see the body in its totality so that you realize that even though you may have a sickness, your whole being isn’t sick,” Colleen Saidman Yee says. “We give an equal amount of attention to every cell of the body. The restorative poses, breath work, essential

oils and reiki brings much relief and human to human connection.”

In September 2018, the Heit Center held a special Urban Zen clinic for about 50 people to learn yoga with the Yees. The clinic was meant to help people learn about mindfulness and relax themselves through yoga.

The Heit Center will be hosting a 200 hour yoga teacher training program from February to June 2019. The program will be led by the Yees.

For more information on registering for the 200HR Teacher Training program, please visit www.yogashanti.com or email loribowerhna@gmail.com.

Emily Chen is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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BEING A YOGA teacher might seem exciting, but the acquisition of a license to teach people to find their inner zen can actually be stressful.

To become a certified yoga teacher, a RYT 200 certification is required, which entails 200 hours of yoga instructor training. To earn the 200 hours, prospective teachers must take a yoga instructor class through a Certified Yoga School. Yoga Alliance is the organization that validates yoga schools, and it is dedicated to making sure that yoga schools maintain integrity.

One place to learn more about yoga is through Urban Zen yoga classes at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany. Urban Zen focuses on making the patient feel better through yoga, aroma-

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Top Fitness Tips

Area fitness experts offer healthy advice

Christian White, personal trainer Premier at Sawmill Athletic Club “Goals need to be realistic. Setting a goal to lose 100 pounds is awesome but, realistically, isn’t particularly easy. So, you need to start small. Take into account your lifestyle and what you do. Just talking about it is not going to make it happen, so you have to set a tangible goal with a deadline to motivate you to reach those goals. Follow these tips and the new year will bring a new you!”

Gary Fortney, personal training manager - Premier at Sawmill Athletic Club “The most important part of any New Year’s Resolution is discipline toward your goal. The best plan is the plan you can execute with consistency for an extended period of time. Discipline toward a realistic goal broken down into several smaller goals equals success!”

Shelli Brun, group fitness manager Premier at Sawmill Athletic Club “As an instructor and personal trainer, my biggest advice for people coming in to the new year is, don’t overdo it and end up burning yourself out. Pick a tangible goal that you can see results. For example, don’t say, ‘I want to lose 30 pounds by March.’ Focus on a few things like increasing water intake and moving

your body a bit more than before. Many people will start out with these expectations and resolutions but give up on them because it was just too much. Also, enlist a friend because working out is much more fun when you do it with someone and it will keep you accountable.”

Donna VanCourt, owner - Urban Float Modern flotation therapy has been around for over 40 years, and is backed by clinical research. People have been floating for thousands of years in the Dead Sea. • Floating is Good for You – New studies show that floating has incredible physical, mental and emotional benefits including stress and pain reduction.

• Floating is Great for Your Skin – Epsom Salt naturally smoothens and softens your skin.

• Enhance Creativity – Musicians, writers and creatives from around the world use floating as a tool to enhance their flow.

• Your Mind is Free – Without distraction your mind is free to renew, refresh and revise and your body gets to rest, destress and heal.

• Improve Your Sleep – Studies have shown that floating can help reduce stress and cortisol levels and improve sleep quality. If you’re suffering jetlag from a trip or just having a restless night, floating can help.

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Child’s Play

Staying fit can, and should, be fun

FOR THOSE LOOKING for fun, new ways to stay fit, you’re in luck. Games like dodgeball, tag, kickball and frisbee, that probably haven’t been played since childhood, have recently become popularized as recreational adult leagues. Local organizations like SportsOhio, Ohio Sports Monster and GO Kickball Columbus offer for adults to ene 1/3 opportunities sq (4.75 x 4.875”) 4cjoin teams that meet weekly each season for competitive matches in anything from extreme tag to frisbee golf.

Especially for those unwilling to splurge on the often-pricey gym membership or who feel intimidated by the gym atmosphere, playful programs like the aforementioned may be perfect. While the leagues are refereed professionally and

have a formal tournament structure, the games are geared more toward those who simply want to be active in a casual, friendly setting.

When asked why many adults are choosing to get involved in these adult leagues instead of joining a traditional gym, Ohio Sports Monster’s Bart Fitzpatrick says, “(With the exception of) maybe a spin or exercise group class, it’s largely individual. Team sports are social. You can get some exercise and hang out with your friends each week.”

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nities for those who might not be able to assemble a large team at a consistent time each week. In this way, adults are able to meet and bond with new people, or make it even easier to connect regularly with current friends.

“A main draw that programs like Sports Monster offers to folks is a social component, where you get to see a group of your friends every week throughout the year,” he says. “Think about how often you see certain people – barbecues, holidays, the occasional get together? A league gets you together every week.”

In addition, many organizations offer special corporate leagues, often at a much lower price per person. SportsOhio offers customizable packages for corporate teambuilding events as well, allowing each team to design their games to meet specific preferences and goals.

To find out more information on adult sports leagues in the area, visit the following sites: www.sportsohio.org www.columbus.sportsmonster.net www.gokickball.com/columbus www.discgolfscene.com

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Moving Forward

How therapy increases the quality of life

By Emily Chen TODAY IN AMERICA, one of the greatest debates revolves around affordability and accessibility to quality health care. Hand-in-hand with this issue are the types of care individuals are seeking out. One diverse and quality option often overlooked is physical therapy, which serves as a possible alternative to pharmaceutical intervention and can help defer surgery.

At many hospitals and medical facilities, treatment takes an interdisciplinary approach of physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapy to restore a patient to the functional and cognitive requirements of their daily life. Along with all of these therapeutic forms, sessions can take place in a number of settings.

Physical therapy can occur in a hospital setting, and can help after events such as a spinal cord injury, stroke or gun shot wound. Inpatient rehab is often provided after significant events when ongoing and consistent therapy is prescribed. Outside of the hospital, therapists can work in the patient’s home when individuals have experienced an event that makes it difficult to travel to and from a healthcare facility, or don’t have the resources to do so.

Finally, outpatient therapy allows patients to receive functional care one to two times per week.

In the vast majority of states, including Ohio, physical therapists have direct access to patients, meaning that you can receive treatment from a physical therapist without visiting your physician first. This is a great option for injuries that result in chronic pain, such as a runner who experiences knee pain.

In this situation, as with all injuries, the physical therapist will conduct a full evaluation of the patient’s musculoskeletal system, as there are multiple causes that may result in knee pain. These can

OhioHealth provides outpatient physical therapy via convenient locations in central and north central Ohio.

include a harmful cadence or heel strike, weak hip flexors, or tightness in areas of the leg. Visiting a physical therapist gives you access to an expert in not just one, but the mechanics and complex interactions of the whole human body.

In addition to activities that may have caused previous injury, a patient’s profession is important to a physical therapist.

The overall goal of therapy is to improve mobility, independence and quality of life after injury. Depending on if the individu-

al is a business person sitting at a desk for the majority of their day, or a construction worker laboring for hours in harsh weather conditions, a phsyical therapist will develop personalized activities to strengthen the body and prevent future injuries.

For additional information on physical therapy or to explore how therapy may be helpful for you, visit www.moveforwardpt.com.

Maggie Ash is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Gray Matter

The human brain craves informational sustenance

By Nathan Collins DID YOU KNOW that our brains are plastic? No, they aren’t made of the same material as bottled water. To clarify, the human brain is not made of plastic, but it is plastic, meaning, the it has the ability to change throughout the course of a life.

Neuroplasticity, or brain plasticity, refers to the brain’s ability to change over time. There are, on average, a minimum of 100 trillion neural connections, or synapses, within the human brain. That’s 1,000 times more than the number of stars in our Milky Way Galaxy, which experts estimate to contain approximately 100 billion stars.

This amazing ability of the human brain to reorganize itself by forming new connections is dependent upon genetic factors, the external environment and the actions of each person. Neuroplasticity occurs at the beginning of life when the brain organizes itself, when there is traumatic brain injury, and throughout adulthood whenever something new is learned and memorized.

As is the inherent nature of science, we’re finding just how much we collectively have left to learn, not only about our own bodies, but generally everything else as well. For the longest time, the consensus was that, as we aged, the connections in the brain became fixed and ultimately faded. The latest research, however, indicates that the brain never stops changing through learning.

Did you know that when a person becomes an expert within a specific domain, the areas of the brain that deal with that expertise will continue to grow? As an example, a study conducted by Eleanor Maguire of University College London showed that London taxi drivers have a larger hippocampus than London bus drivers. This is odd, right? Well, the hippocampus is a specialized region of the brain that acquires complex spatial information in order to navigate efficiently. Taxi drivers have to navigate throughout the entire city while bus drivers simply follow a limited set of routes.

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Why London?

Most American city streets are arranged in a user-friendly grid. The 22 administrative districts of Paris form a clockwise spiral around the Seine. However, when viewing a map of London streets, it gives the appearance that architectural capriciousness was part of the plan.

What does this all mean for the average individual? To put it simply, the more information you feed your brain, the more it will continue to grow.

Brainy Numbers 268mph Speed at which signals travel along a neuron in the spinal cord, which is the fastest such transmission in the human body.

100,000 Miles of myelin-covered never fibers in the brain of an average 20-year-old.

1 billion Number of neurons linked by 10 trillion synapses, in a brain simulation developed by IBM and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, running the Dawn supercomputer. The real human brain contains about 100 billion neurons, so scientists are getting close – in scale, at least.

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Living Small Multifunctional furniture eases the challenges of downsizing

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Small but Mighty Multifunctional furniture beyond the dorm room

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One essential aspect of downsizing your home is reaching a compromise. With limited space, you may not be able to fit all of your furniture, but you can certainly find pieces that fulfill the same functions.

Luckily, furniture design is becoming increasingly more ergonomic and multifaceted. This allows something as traditional as a sofa to function as not only a place to sit, but double as work and storage spaces.

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BIA executive director reflects on his first year and plans for the future

By Garth Bishop totally different from those in previous years, Melchi says, but he’s sure the 12 builders on this year’s tour will go above and beyond, as they always do.

“The amount of detail that goes into these homes … is just someBut if the organizer goes into thing that dumbfounded me,” the planning knowing he or he says. she faces a truly Herculean task, Melchi expects 2019 visitors then planning out and overseeto be blown away by the differing the annual BIA Parade of ences from the Parade’s norm Homes is … still an enormously and the quality of the individual difficult undertaking. homes, as all the builders work That’s just one of the valuto outdo one another. able learning experiences Jon The 2018 Parade was an Melchi has had since taking eye-opening experience for over as executive director of Melchi; he knew a lot of work the Building Industry Assowent into it, but it was still a Jon Melchi ciation of Central Ohio. far bigger undertaking than Melchi took the reins in December he’d expected, though he heaps credit 2017, after seven years at Heating, Air- upon his team at the BIA for making the Conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors transition smooth.

International, taking over for Jim Hilz. MelHe was impressed by high attendance chi was happy at HARDI, but the chance for the 2018 Parade at Jerome Village’s to lead the BIA was too great to pass up.

Eversole Run, despite the event’s first day “A role like this doesn’t open up very coinciding with the 2018 Buckeye football often,” Melchi says. home opener and the remnants of Tropical Melchi was coming in at a pivotal time, Storm Gordon sweeping through later. too, as 2018 marked the 75th anniversary of “Despite all of the rain, we were able to the BIA, giving additional meaning to his execute, which is a credit to our staff and to long list of priorities as executive director. Nationwide Reality Investors, which was “I kind of view myself as positioning us the developer there,” says Melchi. for the next 75 years,” he says.

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Guiding the BIA’s work moving forward in 2019 is a comprehensive report on the local building industry released in midDecember. Significant among the report’s findings is a negative trend of underbuilding in the region.

“We think it’s going to be a major component of making people aware that housing … is a key factor in the economic development of our community,” says Melchi. v Garth Bishop is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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A Mysterious Spirit Absinthe’s storied past is more mythical than you think

By Rocco Falleti

THE MYTHS SURROUNDING wildly hallucinogenic properties of absinthe have been around for centuries. Rumors spread through the literary community by writers like Oscar Wilde and Ernest Hemmingway who swore the spirit altered their minds once consumed.

Wormwood is a main ingredient in absinthe and contains the compound thujone, a known hallucinogenic, but the amount required to experience any type of hallucination far exceeds that used in the production of absinthe.

“The amount of absinthe you would have to drink to see any hint of that would be around three or four bottles,” Chad Kessler, chief distiller and owner of 451 Spirits says. “It’s rather unlikely and if you are still standing at that point I think you’ve earned it.”

Phylloxera Blight

Absinthe’s popularity spiked in the 1860’s when the wine industry was decimated by a blight of phylloxera that wiped out all the vineyards.

“People who were wine drinkers had to find something new to drink,” Kessler says.

“Since absinthe was somewhat popular already, everyone switched over.”

As a way to maintain its audience, the wine industry attempted to conduct a smear campaign touting absinthe as an addictive and violent hallucinogenic drink. Wild tales of violence and murder were propagated to paint absinthe as a dangerous liquid.

The wine industry even hired a team of scientists and doctors in an attempt to demonize absinthe and would often give test subjects larger amounts than anyone would ever consume.

“They ran tests with animals like dogs,” Kessler says. “The dogs would end up barking at walls for days and the wine industry turned around and said, ‘Hey look, we told you this stuff was dangerous.”

Not for the Average Drinker

Traditionally, absinthe should be diluted with cold water and then mixed with a sugar cube to sweeten the pungent black licorice flavor.

“You don’t want to drink this straight, it is a very high proof spirit,” Kessler says.

“People always tell me they hate it and have only taken shots of absinthe, you need three to five ounces of cold water and this drink is meant to be sipped on.”

Any good batch of absinthe starts with a base spirit. Kessler mentions grape or apple brandy, but hints at apple being the go-to for Ohio due to quality of apples over grapes.

“It’s awesome for brunch,” Kessler says. “Kind of a lighter and more sophisticated eggnog.”

And a pro tip, absinthe is and has always been meant as a late-afternoon cocktail drink.

“More people are definitely aware of it and drinking more absinthe,” Kessler says. “There is a whole range of flavors possible and it can be worked into plenty of cocktails to make some pretty cool drinks.” CS20 Rocco Falleti is an assistant editor. Feedback welcomed at rfalleti@cityscenecolumbus.com

Absinthe Suissesse • 1 ½ oz Absinthe • ½ oz white crème de menthe • ¼ oz orgeat • 1 egg white • 1 oz half and half or heavy cream Shake vigorously without ice first (this will affect texture and is pretty important) then add ice and shake again until chilled Strain into wine glass/goblet/snifter, garnish with grated nutmeg.

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Disney Do- over Adults visiting Disney World sans kids

By Jenny Wise

FOR MANY, THE magic of an imaginative childhood began with the mind of Walt

Disney. What made his work so wildly popular? It spurred creativity within children, while reminding adults of the joys and curiosities they had long forgotten.

In fact, when he designed Disneyland, the goal was to create an experience that children and adults could enjoy. And that he did.

Fast-forward several decades and there are now six resorts and a total of 12 parks worldwide. Walt Disney World Resort in Florida offers four parks – the most of any resort – and a great deal of grown-up fun. Travel Leaders, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner Agency, shared some tips for adults doing Disney, this time without the kids.

Festivals and Special Events

Whether you’re an empty nester taking a trip back to Disney without the kids or just visiting the resort for the first time as an adult, there are plenty of seasonal events and festivals that add an extra dose of magic for mature Mickey fans.

“Adult trips are popular for honeymoons, during Disney marathons and special events like the Flower and Garden Show,” says Michelle Karn from Travel Leaders.

“There are many attractions and events that are geared to adults at the parks, but it’s also important to bring out your inner child and have fun.”

According to Karn, guests at the annual spring Flower and Garden Show can participate in several guided tours including the Behind the Seeds walking tour of The Land Pavilion in Epcot’s Future World. Aside from exploring the future of agriculture, Epcot also offers the World Showcase.

“Epcot is very popular with adults, especially during the (International) Food and Wine Festival when they can enjoy (the) Eat the Beat concert series, culinary demonstrations, cheese seminars and beverage seminars,” says Karn. “Foodies can’t get enough of the Food and Wine Festival.”

The festival is typically from late September to mid-November, though in recent years the start date has moved forward to late August. Check www.disneyworld. disney.go.com for an updated 2019 schedule of all festivals and special events.

Tech-Friendly Planning

If you’ve been to any of Disney’s resorts before, then you know that planning ahead is necessary. However, now you don’t have to worry about losing your fast pass ticket or spending hours waiting in line. You can actually make reservations through FastPass+ long before your trip.

Those who have a reservation with a Disney hotel can reserve fast passes up to 60 days before the trip. If you’re staying somewhere off Disney property, you still have 30 days to reserve fast passes.

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“If you haven’t been to Disney since you were a kid, you will be surprised by all the new technology in place to make your trip more enjoyable,” says Karn. “With the introduction of Magic Bands and the My Disney Experience App, guests have the ability to view attraction wait times, maps of the parks, make advanced dining reservations and so much more.”

Exclusive Activities

There are several guided tours geared toward adults that provide somewhat of an escape from the chaos of strollers, crying babies and toddler meltdowns.

Guests 16 and older can check out the Keys to the Kingdom tour through the secret, unseen side of the park.

“On this fun-filled tour, guests will have access to the mysterious underground tunnel system that runs beneath the park … known as the Utilidor,” says Karn. “(Tourgoers) will also learn amazing secrets and facts about the attractions and the history of the parks.”

Looking for an adventure above ground that offers the same escape from the masses? Check out the private tours offered throughout the parks.

“Those with a more adventurous nature would love the Wild Africa Trek, a privately guided VIP tour in Animal Kingdom,” says Karn. “As part of the expedition, guests equipped with vests and suspension harnesses walk on rope bridges

that hang above crocodiles and hippos for a very up-close look.”

The Finer Things

Both Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Saratoga Springs Resort have world class spa facilities where guests can unwind and be pampered. When all else fails, a relaxing meal away from the crowds found at more casual dining options is the perfect end to a magical day.

“Yes, there will always be children in the parks, but adults can find an oasis in many of the fine dining restaurants,” says Karn. “The California Grill (in Disney’s Contemporary Resort) is the perfect spot for watching the fireworks, while

indulging in a delicious dinner or simply having a cocktail. It is only one of the many fine dining restaurants throughout the parks.

Though a trip to Disney with the kids usually means waiting in lines to experience as many rides as possible, adult-only trips promise luxury amenities and entertainment.

“Disney Springs is the place to be after hours. The complex offers tons of shopping, dining and entertainment,” says Karn. “Some of the entertainment venues are open until 2 a.m., so you can dance the night away.” CS20 Jenny Wise is an associate editor. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Court Rooms to Canvases

Local lawyer doubles as an oil painter

NOT MANY ARTISTS double as criminal-defense lawyers, but for local attorney George Leach, the two careers go hand-in-hand.

“As an artist, you’re in tune to different things that other people who walk around aren’t in tune to,” Leach says. “When you’re interacting with people on a daily basis, you’re not necessarily looking at the person the way I would look at a person (as a lawyer) to see their pain and suffering.

From my perspective, it helps me make a better painting.”

Although he had enjoyed painting long before becoming a lawyer, it was a bike accident in 1994 that left Leach hospitalized for a week that inspired him to kickstart his painting career.

“I had always wanted to learn how to paint,” Leach says. “When I was recovering that summer, I decided to see if I could start taking painting lessons at the Columbus Cultural Arts Center.”

It took Leach only four sessions at the center for his instructor to recognize his talent.

“He said, ‘You don’t need to come back, just keep painting,’” Leach says. “He said

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to keep painting and you’ll do well. And that’s what I did. I just kept painting.”

After that, Leach joined the Ohio Plein Air Society, an organization in which Ohioans paint together and attend competitions all over the country. From there, Leach became his own teacher.

“I just kept painting and painting and painting,” he says. “Trying all different techniques, reading different books, watching videos – just teaching myself how to paint.”

Leach then developed an affinity for oil paint using the palate knife after experimenting with mediums like stained glass, acrylics and watercolor.

“My interests are pretty wide in my law practice as well,” Leach says. “But I started to gravitate toward the oil paint, palate knife painting and stayed in that area.”

In terms of subject matter, much of what is currently on display at the Sharon Weiss Gallery in the Short North are his landscapes, something he grew accustomed to painting through the Plein Air Society.

“That was my natural subject to paint,” Leach says. “I do a lot of old barns from Ohio.

Whenever I travel for my law practice, I might stop, take a picture and paint it later.”

As Leach progressed, he expanded his subject matter, and he now paints mostly portraits. A group of these are now on view in the Franklin County Courthouse and depict children in various crises like homelessness.

“The purpose was to let the domestic relations and juvenile justice systems enjoy art in their settings,” Leach says. “People are coming to court under these traumatic experiences, so now they have real art on the wall that’s somewhat reflective of daily lives there.”

As far as continuing to pursue simultaneous careers as a lawyer and painter, Leach is sure the two will always be part of his life.

“One day it will be harder to do it all, and it will be harder to paint well, but I think they’ll gracefully age along with me.”

You can find Leach’s artwork at the Sharon Weiss Gallery as well as in Franklin, Fairfield and Hocking county courthouses. CS20 Kendall Lindstrom is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Gallery Exhibits

Angela Meleca Gallery Photography, performance and sculpture are integrated to question authority and the structure of patriarchy in this exhibition by artist Danielle Julian Norton. Norton is the recipient of the Ohio Arts Council Individual Creativity Grant in 2005 and 2010. Jan. 12-Feb. 23. www.angelamelecagallery.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 42

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Decorative Arts Center of Ohio The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio kicks off its 2019 exhibition season with Lilly’s World: The Art of Decorative Art of Lilly Martin Spencer, 1840-1900. The scenes depicted in Spencer’s paintings and prints will come to life through recreations with decorative arts pieces made mainly in the artist’s home state of Ohio. Jan. 26-April 28. www.decartsohio.org

Dublin Arts Council The exhibition emerging: an exhibition of student artwork is DAC’s annual exhibition of artwork created by students who live within Dublin City School’s attendance area and students who have participated in DAC summer ARTcamps. Jan. 8-Feb. 22. www.dublinarts.org Hammond Harkins Gallery The holiday tradition and most anticipated show of the year continues with Small & Wonderful 2018. Through Jan. 13. www.hammondharkins.com Hayley Gallery The Goodwill Studio & Art Gallery Show features an innovative fine arts program for people with developmental disabilities and other barriers. Jan. 25. www.local ohioart.com Open Door Art Studio Gallery Visit Itsy Bitsy Teeny Tiny to view tiny, meticulously crafted art pieces. The prices will be smaller as well. Through Jan. 4. www.cchsohio.org Pizzuti Collection www.pizzuticollection.org Abstract art is everywhere in the exhibition Take Up Space. The nine artists whose work is presented explores 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.

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Columbus Museum of Art www.columbusmuseum.org 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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Think Outside the Brick lets CMA visitors tap into their inner child. The annual exhibition 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. Through 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.

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 William Ortman graduated from the Columbus College of Art and Design in 2007 with a BFA in fine art with a focus on glass blowing. He currently lives and works in Columbus and is constantly exploring new techniques in glass. Jan. 20-March 3. www.sherriegallerie.com

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The Ohio State University Urban Arts Space The Arts Scholars Exhibition 2019 highlights work from students taking part in The Ohio State University’s Arts Scholars Program. Exhibiting students pursue a wide range of majors, including many in non-arts areas of study. February 2. 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 John Waters: Indecent Exposure showcases the filmmaker’s gallery-based art, spanning more than 160 photographs, sculptures and works for audio and video all produced since the early 1990s. February 2-Apr. 28. www.wexarts.org

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events Picks&Previews

CityScene spotlights what to watch, what to watch for and what not to miss! henchmen’s bungling and the persistent police work of the quite pregnant Marge Gunderson.

Rated R. www.drexel.net Opera Project Columbus presents The Merry Widow by Franz Lehar Jan. 11 & 13 Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St. This production will be dedicated to OPC’s dear friend, the late Mark A. Baker, whose joyful presence and superb comic instincts contributed vastly to light opera performances in the central Ohio region, both as singer and director, for 30 years. www.operaprojectcolumbus.com

Joanna Frankel 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 Symphony presents Russian Winter Festival I: Leningrad Symphony Jan. 4-5, 8 p.m.

Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. The Russian Winter Festival kicks off the new year in grandiose fashion with a performance of Shostakovich’s iconic Leningrad Symphony, inspired by Nazi Germany’s siege of the city during World War II. www.columbussymphony.com 2019 America’s Greatest Films series presents Fargo (1996) Jan. 8, 7 p.m.

Drexel Theatre, 2254 E. Main St. In this two-time Oscar winner, Jerry Lundegaard’s inept crime falls apart due to his and his

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CATCO is Kids presents Sunshine Jan. 11-20 Shedd Theatre, CPAC, 549 Franklin Ave. Grumpy landlord Mr. Sunshine likes things his own way – he especially like quiet, or at least until he thinks he does, until a less-thanperfect tenant/music teacher and her students change his life. www.catco.org Columbus Jazz Orchestra presents Songs & Sounds of the Harlem Renaissance Jan. 18, 8-10 p.m.

Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St. The Jazz Arts Group is rebooting and retooling its sold-out Ladies Sing the Blues: Songs & Sounds of the Harlem Renaissance from the 2016-17 season as part of the city-wide celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance. www.jazzartsgroup.org CAPA presents Josh Turner Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 West E. Dublin Rd. Multi-platinum country music artist Josh Turner has garnered multiple Grammy, Country Music Association and Academy Country Music award nominations with hits including “Your Man,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” and “Firecracker.” www.mccoycenter.org

Columbus Symphony presents the Beethoven Marathon: Joanna Plays Beethoven Jan. 25-26, 8 p.m.

Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Concertmaster Joanna Frankel makes her solo debut with the Columbus Symphony, performing Beethoven’s spiritual Violin Concerto.

The epic “Eroica” Symphony completes this program devoted to the great German composer. www.columbusymphony.com ProMusica Chamber Orchestra presents Sound the Trumpet Jan. 27, 7 p.m.

Worthington United Methodist Church, 600 High St. Tine Thing Helseth, who is rapidly becoming one of the foremost trumpet soloists of our time, joins ProMusica with Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto and MacMillan’s deeply spiritual Seraph. This evocative program concludes with Beethoven’s expressive yet powerful Pastoral Symphony. www.promusicacolumbus.org Broadway Across America presents Hamilton Jan. 29-Feb. 17 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. This song and rap-filled musical about the life of American founding father Alexander

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Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. TV’s biggest dance show returns on tour this winter featuring fan favorite professional and troupe dancers in a brand-new production showcasing every type of dance style as see on ABC’s hit show, ranging from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop. www.columbustheatre.com

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2019 America’s Greatest Film series presents The Graduate (1967) Feb. 5, 7 p.m.

Drexel Theatre, 2254 E. Main St. A disillusioned college graduate further complicates his life when he finds himself tangled in an affair with the wife of his father’s business partner but then falls for their daughter. www.drexel.net Opera Columbus and ProMusica present The Flood Feb. 8-10 Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. The Flood tells the story of human connection through loss and shared tragedy, centered around the devastation of Columbus’ Franklinton neighborhood in the Great Flood of 1913. www.opera columbus.org

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CAPA presents DIAVOLO Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m.

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architectural environment. Artistic Director Jacques Heim steers the company’s diverse team of dancers, designers, choreographer and engineers to create visceral and awe-inspiring works that reveal how we are affected emotionally, physically and socially by the spaces we inhabit. www.capa.com

Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. The bargain is not what it seems and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends Flounder, Scuttle and Sebastian. Give.nationwidechildrens.org

Jazz Arts Group presents Unforgettable: Love Songs of Nat King Cole & Others Feb. 14-17, 7:30 p.m. Thurs, 8 p.m.

Fri.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. The CJO provides the romantic soundtrack to the Valetine’s Day weekend with a performance celebrating the centenary of jazz legend Nat King Cole, and featuring two fresh-faced rising stars on the jazz scene, trumpeter-vocalist Benny Benack III and vocalist Lena Seikaly, an audience favorite at last summer’s JazZoo performances. www.jazzartsgroup.org.

CAPA presents Celtic Nights Feb. 23, 8 p.m.

Riffe Center Theatre Complex, 77 S. High St. Oceans of Hope captures the very essence of Irish history. Through music, song and dance, audiences will be taken on a journey through the struggles and dreams of a people fighting for liberty, freedom, dignity and above all, family. www.capa.com

CAPA presents The Price is Right Live Feb. 19, 7 p.m.

Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. This hit interactive stage show gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and ‘Come On Down’ to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car. www.capa.com

Columbus Symphony presents Fairy Tales and Dragons Feb. 24, 8 p.m.

Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Come dressed as your favorite fairy tale character and hear beloved fairy tales like Sleeping

Beauty and Frozen, magically presented by the Columbus Symphony. www.columbussymphony.com Arnold Sports Festival Feb. 28-March 3 Throughout Columbus Some 20,000 athletes converge on Columbus for the largest multi-sport event in the world, with new events including axe throwing, pickleball, body painting, equestrian alongside festival favorites such as the Arnold Fitness Expo, Arnold Classic bodybuilding competition, Party with the Pros and 5K Pump & Run. www.arnoldsportsfestival.com

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Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s presents The Little Mermaid Feb. 22-24, 7 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

Columbus Symphony presents Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles Feb. 23, 8 p.m.

Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Authorized by The Eagles, Hotel California incorporates their world-renowned vocal harmonies and authentic instrumentation into a stage spectacle that faithfully and accurately reproduces the multi-Grammy Award-winning sounds of The Eagles. www.columbussymphony.com

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Bundling Up on Fashion

The coldest months are here but that doesn’t mean fashion is frozen Story and photos by Lydia Freudenberg Jolie Occasions, in the heart of the Short North, presents a spunky, light pink parka with a thick, black faux fur hood. Who says parkas have to be gray or black? $140

Happy Go Lucky, nestled in the Short North, has a classic overcoat with a fun yet traditional plaid pattern. $367

Talbots, available at The Shoppes on Lane, debuts a bright yet very classic wool overcoat with simple black faux fur collar. $329

FOR THE PAST few months, sporting a heavy or light jacket has been normal. But now it’s some of the coldest months – January and February. Bone-chilling temperatures don’t require sacrificing your unique style, though. Check out some of the latest trends for heavy winter coats, and how you can stay warm while looking hot. CS20 Lydia Freudenberg is a brand loyalty specialist. Feedback welcome at lfreudenberg@cityscenemediagroup.com.

Visit www.cityscenecolumbus.com for more tips and tricks on staying warm this winter season.

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A 3-in-1 heavy black trench coat available at Tigertree in the Short North. Remove the top section for a separate shrugged jacket and reveal a double button vest with belt. Reverse the two pieces to create a more streamlined, classic peacoat. $268