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“Yoda” (Don McLean’s “American Pie” and the Kinks’ “Lola,” respectively), a version of Robin Thicke’s pinstriped Grammy outfit for “Word Crimes” (Thicke’s “Blurred Lines”), and so forth. There’s even the occasional song that never made it onto an album.

“I don’t want to give away any surprises, but there will be some things not recorded,” Yankovic says.

Though he’s best known for his parodies, Yankovic also has a long list of original songs in his repertoire. A sizable number of them are pastiches, songs that are in the style of other artists but not direct parodies of any of their songs. Artists given the pastiche treatment over 6

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hugely popular performer coming to Columbus in early July wears a lot of hats.

And given the lengthy line-up of costume changes his shows entail, that’s a literal statement as well as a figurative one.

On July 6, “Weird Al” Yankovic takes the stage at the Palace Theatre, bringing with him 14 albums of material to choose from and almost 40 years of musical experience – not to mention decades of performing (and outfit-switching) experience.

“It’s a pretty costume-heavy show,” Yankovic says.

The show is part of the second run of his Mandatory World Tour, named after his Grammy-winning 2014 album Mandatory Fun. Not only was Mandatory Fun the accordion-toting parodist’s first album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard chart, it was also the first comedy album ever to debut there.

With his more-than-capable band backing him to perform spot-on parodies of songs by artists from Billy Joel and the Kinks to Lady Gaga and Imagine Dragons, Yankovic is a force to be reckoned with on the tour circuit.

His set is a balance between songs from Mandatory Fun and hits from his catalog, with appropriate attire to match: surgical scrubs for “Like a Surgeon” (a parody of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin”), an elaborate fat suit for “Fat” (Michael Jackson’s “Bad”), a Jedi robe for Star Wars tributes “The Saga Begins” and

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the years include Peter Gabriel, Nine Inch Nails, the Foo Fighters, Hanson, Queen, Meat Loaf and Bob Dylan.

Then there are the medleys of popular songs converted into polka tunes – “the way God intended,” as he once said. The one now making the rounds at his shows includes “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus, “Gangnam Style” by Psy, “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen and “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.

Yankovic and his long-tenured band members – keyboardist Ruben Valtierra was the latest to join, in 1991 – aren’t the only ones whose outfits reflect various songs and stages throughout Yankovic’s career. Weird Al has a very dedicated fan base, and he often sees them donning duds that resemble his own.

“Some people get very into it,” says Yankovic. “Some will wear Hawaiian shirts or Jedi uniforms or Amish (clothes).”

The latter is a reference to “Amish Paradise,” a parody of Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise.”

Even when they’re not in costume, though, Yankovic’s audience members always impress him. It’s not, as he notes, just teenage boys anymore; it’s every demographic, and it’s multigenerational, as people who went to see his shows in the 1980s and 1990s are now bringing their own children.

“I’m seeing it every night,” he says. “It’s the whole ‘circle of life’ thing.”

The tour, which runs through September, comes between Yankovic’s other engagements. In April, he finished filming as bandleader and cohost on IFC show Comedy Bang! Bang!. The role – this season premiered June 3 – is an exciting one, he says.

“I got to work with a lot of old friends and make a lot of new friends,” says Yankovic. “It’s the most fun job I’ve ever had.”

He also voices the title character in Disney animated TV show Milo Murphy’s Law, which premieres in October, and is continuing to record lines while on tour.

“I’ll have to literally phone it in,” he says.

Yankovic isn’t sure what will be on his schedule after the tour and voice recording wrap, but he always has a few ideas in the workshop. He’s been talking to a few potential collaborators about writing a Broadway musical, for example.

And, of course, there’s always the possibility of improving on some of his past struggles. Prior to Comedy Bang! Bang! and Milo Murphy’s Law, his major foray into TV – 1997’s The Weird Al Show – was canceled after one season, and his 1989 film UHF notoriously bombed, though it has since found a cult following.

“Someday, it would be nice to have a successful movie or successful TV show,” Yankovic says. “That would be good.” CS Garth Bishop is managing editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

One thing that won’t be found in any of Yankovic’s forthcoming shows: a Prince parody. The Purple One famously never gave Yankovic permission to parody any of his songs – parody is protected speech under copyright laws, but Yankovic always seeks permission for his parodies to maintain good relationships – and Yankovic isn’t about to take any liberties now.

“I had a fantasy that, someday, I’d be able to get his approval on something,” says Yankovic.

(It has to be noted that, though Yankovic never parodied Prince, “Traffic Jam,” an original song from Yankovic’s 1993 album Alapalooza, may be in the style of Prince. Parts of it sound a lot like Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy,” and the guitar solo is definitely Prince-esque)

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Creative Healing Art therapy helps clients cope through art rather than words

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Maryann Sender, an art therapist, works with her client Lisa Gannon.

“She was so restricted, physically and verbally, that she wouldn’t even grab a pencil to get started,” Hook says. “Through the use of art and building our relationship over the past year, she’s now spoken to me and acted in the art-making process. She’s feeling empowered, more confident and able to come up with brilliant ideas and really enjoy the process.”

Art therapy can come in many forms, says Kometiani. It’s not just painting; there’s drawing, pastels, crayons, watercolor paints, clay, photography, jewelry-making and more. The physical aspect helps clients feel like they’re in control.

“You have a choice when you’re picking a color or a medium,” she says. “That sense of empowerment is great for those who are victims of abuse.”

Different types of mediums work for different types of clients, Hook says. “(For) someone who has issues with boundaries – someone who is hard to contain – I might use something that’s more restrictive, like a colored pencil or a marker,” she says. “If a client needs to be pushed to express themselves more, I might use something fluid like paint or something soft like clay.”

Photos courtesy of Art Speaks Art Therapy Services and Buckeye Art Therapy Association

Every bookstore has towering stacks of these coloring books, claiming to help reduce stress and have other therapeutic effects. You probably bought a few to give away as holiday gifts.

But art therapy is so much more than just coloring in a few mandalas before bed. It has become a respected technique for dealing with the emotional effects of posttraumatic stress disorder, loss, addiction, mental illness and more.

“With (art therapy), you think of kids and that art is something children do,” says Audrey Hook, who owns Art Speaks Art Therapy Services in northwest Columbus. “Anyone can enjoy it, even if they’re not an artist.”

Art therapy as a discipline was defined in the 1940s and, by the middle of the 20th century, hospitals and similar spaces, such as mental health facilities, began introducing art therapy programs.

While verbal therapy might work for some clients, others – especially those who might be nonverbal and on the autism spectrum – find the calming nature of art therapy more beneficial.

“Art therapy presents a tangible body of evidence that shows the progression you’re making,” says Molly Kometiani, president of the Buckeye Art Therapy Association, the Ohio chapter of the American Art Therapy Association. “You don’t have that body of evidence in other types of therapy. You can see how far you’ve grown.”

Hook has dealt with a lot of clients who already tried counseling and didn’t find it effective, but ended up having more luck with art therapy.

“There are a lot of things that are hard for us to find the words for,” she says. “(The clients) just don’t have the words to explain what they’re feeling.

Sometimes, it’s easier to work Art therapy helps those who are physically and through it in a symbolic way.”

Hook recalls one client who verbally restricted express themselves. was selectively mute and on the autism spectrum.

Hook says there’s still a lot of research that needs to be done on art therapy, but it is scientific and evidence-based. For example, she says, through art therapy, clients use the left and right hemispheres of the brain and integrate nonverbal and verbal processes. This helps improve connections between neurons.

“There’s a lot of work that’s been done with people who have dementia and psychiatric issues,” Hook says.

Kometiani adds that some research has proven art therapy helps reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

“Right now, art therapy research is relatively new,” says Michaele Barsnack, program director of Capital University’s art therapy program. “What they’re really looking at and studying right now is neuroscience in art therapy.”

Researchers, she says, are looking at neural pathways such as the hippocampus and the amygdala, and how those parts of the brain are affected in the face of trauma, making talk therapy more difficult.

“They’re able to measure the ways the brain relaxes while using visualizations.

The therapy they need is more experimental,” Barsnack says. “And art therapy is one of those therapies.” CS Hannah Bealer is an editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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The Brewery District bubbles with opportunity for new restaurants

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of beer has gone on in the Brewery District, but in recent years, there’s been a pretty impressive collection of restaurants on tap.

Here are just a few that have recently opened their doors.

Big Room Bar

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IT’S BEEN A LITTLE WHILE since any brewing

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Big Room Bar 1036 S. Front St.

The Big Room Bar has staked out its spot in the “alternative” bar food scene, and its partnership with radio station CD 102.5 only adds to that appeal.

“We try to offer a little different than what you would get from most bar fare.

It kind of goes along with our affiliation with CD 102.5, being a little locally owned independent radio station, in a climate where that doesn’t exist anymore,” says Justin Hemminger, general manager. “We’re basically running a locally owned rock ‘n’ roll bar restaurant, in a climate where chain restaurants dominate. We’re trying to shine a light on how locally sourced foods are better for communities than what you would get from chain restaurants.”

The restaurant, locatBuild-youred a little ways south of own hot dog what some would identify as the Brewery District, gets its name from CD 102.5’s Big Room

performance space, which is now part of the Big Room Bar. “The CD 102.5 Big Room has been a performance space for touring bands who do generally smaller, stripped-down sets live on air,” Hemminger says.

The Brewery District was chosen largely for practical reasons – the radio station is headquartered there – but however practical the initial motivation, Hemminger, for one, has fallen in love with the neighborhood.

“It’s exciting to see how this neighborhood is growing and changing,” he says.

“We’re very excited to have opened a new business here, knowing that maybe in just a couple years, this could be just as vibrant a neighborhood as any in the country.”

Many menu items are named for the sorts of alternative rock songs and bands played on CD 102.5. For example: • Greens of the Stone Age: a salad with roasted potatoes, roasted red peppers and grilled onions, topped with mozzarella cheese and served on spring mix greens (a reference to the band Queens of the Stone Age) • Jane’s Addiction: a sandwich with house-roasted turkey breast, spring mix greens, Roma tomato and avocado basil (a reference to the band of the same name) • Green Day: a three-egg omelet with red onion, Roma tomato, mozzarella cheese and avocado basil spread (a reference to the band of the same name) Hemminger says his favorite menu item is the “Beat on the Brat Dip,” a bratwurst, cream cheese and caramelized onion dip named for the famous Ramones song.

Salt & Pine 250 S. High St. Salt & Pine has a similar mission to that of Big Room Bar, minus the rock ‘n’ roll.

“Our overall (philosophy) as a company is that local tastes better, so one thing that we always like to spotlight are local farms, knowing where our products come from,” says Corey Schlosser, general manager.

Salt & Pine’s menu features classedup restaurant standards, such as the S&P Burger, a burger topped with fontina cheese, house-braised bacon, roasted peppers, grilled onion, watercress and porcini mushroom aioli.

Salt & Pine’s commitment to natural ingredients was the inspiration for its name. “‘Salt & Pine’ actually comes from elements of the earth. Basically, you use elements when cooking and creating cocktails,” says Schlosser. “If we have a cocktail that has a flavor to it, we actually create that flavor in-house, because we believe that flavors and elements that come from the Earth are better than flavors that might be processed.”

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a Manhattan cocktail (with peach and lemongrass) are a few examples of items with signature Salt & Pine twists.

Salt & Pine is owned by Grow Restaurants, which also operates Harvest Pizzeria, Harvest Bar + Kitchen and the Sycamore.

“Basically, as a company, we like to take creative people and grow them. We brought a chef on that we think is ex-

tremely creative, and we said, ‘What kind of menu do you want to present to Columbus?’” says Schlosser. “We were looking to do something a little more upscale dining, but also just comfortable and casual.”

Grow Restaurants chose the Brewery District as the place to open Salt & Pine because of the surge in growth and expansion in the neighborhood, Schlosser says.

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“Valter’s is like a German bistro or biergarten,” says owner Valter Veliu.

But the food you get at Valter’s isn’t just traditional German fare, he says: “It’s Mediterranean, German and American mixed together.”

The restaurant is located in the “Dutch House” building on the property of the Columbus Maennerchor, which shuttered its main building in 2011. Veliu saw the space as an opportunity and worked with Maennerchor management to get the restaurant up and running.

“I have a relationship with the Maennerchor people, and I was going back and forth and seeing them renovate the building,” he says. “They had no use for the building, and that’s when I came up and I said, ‘Why don’t I take over the building and I’ll pay you rent.’”

Valter’s at the Maennerchor’s menu emphasizes premium ingredients and painstakingly prepared dishes.

“The reuben is actually my favorite,” says Veliu. “We cook the corned beef here. We boil it and put it in the oven.

We don’t buy it pre-sliced, we just cook it and let it rest, and when we cook the chunks of meat, they melt in your mouth.

The bread is amazing. It’s a very good rye bread we get delivered three times a week, and we use great Swiss cheese and homemade Thousand Island (dressing).”

Valter's at the Maennerchor

Entrees include schweinehaxe (pork shank), wienerschnitzel (breaded veal cutlet) and bratwurst, plus more offbeat items such as Mediterranean chicken pasta and corned beef hash.

Valter’s is also known for its brunch, which takes place every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and for its expansive beer menu.

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“We have so many great beers, and we change them weekly,” says Veliu. “We have half and half local and German beers.”

For Veliu, the Brewery District is the perfect place to open a restaurant.

“You could not pay me to move out of this area,” says Veliu. “This is one of the greatest areas to open a restaurant, in my opinion, because the people that live around here are so amazing.” CS

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Athnie McMillan-Comeaux is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Anderson decided on Ring of Fire as CATCO’s next production due to a personal history as a Cash fan. He hopes audiences will leave with a newfound appreciation for Cash and his music.

“Johnny Cash has always been a favorite of mine, so when I found this piece – which had a unique kind of homespun, organic flavor to it – it just had resonance for me,” says Anderson. “I hope that they walk away from this show saying, ‘Oh my God, I love Johnny Cash more than I ever realized I did.’” CS Amanda DePerro is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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FOR MOST OF JUNE, CATCO WILL HONOR THE MAN whose music transcended musical genres and earned him reverence from people of all walks of life.

He won countless awards and honors throughout his life, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 and has sold more than 90 million albums worldwide.

That man is Johnny Cash, and, despite his death in 2003, he continues to prove that “ain’t no grave” can hold his body (of music) down.

CATCO’s production Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash serves as a tribute to the Man in Black’s music rather than a biography of his life, that ground having been covered. The production is so chock-full of his music, in fact, that producing director and artistic director of Ring of Fire Steven Anderson doesn’t know exactly how many songs are included in the production.

“If you want to know the facts of Johnny Cash, watch (2005 biopic) Walk the Line, because that’s the job of that,” says Anderson. “What this has is the true celebration of his music.”

Amy Fritsche, an assistant professor of acting and musical theatre at Kent State University and a performer in Ring of Fire, say ticketholders of all types will enjoy the show, whether they’re longtime Cash fans or not.

“I love the music. It’s fun; there are some really funny songs,” says Fritsche, who plays a collective of the women in Cash’s life, including June Carter. “It’s the life of Johnny Cash told through his music, so if you love country music and you love Johnny Cash’s music, if you love musicians playing and performing, you’ll love the show.”

A unique aspect of CATCO’s production of Ring of Fire is that the entire show is performed by five actors, whose characters are unnamed but who represent the important people in Cash’s life. Those five actors will also be tasked with performing the music in the show as well.

Fritsche learned how to play the autoharp, the instrument Carter played, just for Ring of Fire.

“This will be the first show that I’m playing music and acting in,” says Fritsche. “Right now, I’m probably putting more pressure on myself in my head than it’s going to be.”

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Nancy Nearing

By Amanda DePerro

For artist Nancy Nearing, the decision to use polymer clay for her work was a natural one.

Like many, she was a fan of crayons in her youth, and appreciated the diversity crayons had to offer. In 1992, she realized polymer clay offered much of the same, and she immediately fell in love with it.

“I’d never heard of it before, I had no idea what it was, and I was enchanted pretty much right away,” says Nearing. “It’s a really happy medium, you can do anything with it. … If you have polymer clay, you have an entire world at your fingertips.”

Nearing’s work seems to be pulled straight from a fantasy. Her portfolio is highlighted by lanterns patterned with swirls and twists, understated jewelry and colorful boxes. In fact, “box” seems far too ordinary a word to use for Nearing’s lidded, silk-screened containers adorned with flowering shapes, leaves and feet.

Nearing and her husband moved to Columbus from Washington, D.C. The couple made a list of all the things they wanted out of their new home, and Columbus checked off every item. Once she got to Columbus, Nearing was blown away by the arts scene it housed.

“We planned for a reasonable cost of living; what we didn’t plan for was how incredibly vibrant the arts are in Columbus,” says Nearing. “Columbus is an amazing place.”

A year ago, Nearing decided to quit her day job and made her art her full-time job.

She had never heard of the Emerging Arts Program until someone suggested she join, and the rest is history.

“It’s terrifying, but it’s exhilarating and it is really kind of an honor to have people look at my things and like them,” Nearing says. “I don’t even know the word; it’s exhilarating, thrilling and joyful. It just makes me really happy.”

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The creative field, he says, has always been a difficult one to make a living in.

“You need to be able to find your own voice and style, and your own way of doing things,” he says. “You need to be unique and you need to have good business skills.

Many people in the business don’t possess all of those things – just one or the other.”

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By Hannah Bealer

Rick Buchanan managed to do what many have only dreamed of achieving: In 2004, he turned his passion for photography into a full-time career.

It didn’t happen overnight, though. The transition took about three years. He was originally in the advertising industry.

“I got more and more involved in photography, and enough people told me I should do it professionally,” Buchanan says. “That, coupled with the fact that I wasn’t entirely enamored with advertising, helped me make the switch.”

Over the years, Buchanan has fine-tuned this style and discovered his niche. Initially, he took on a variety of work. Now, he tends to focus on portrait, landscape and nature photography.

“I like my images to be very clean and very sharp,” he says. “I’m also very particular about my printing. Even in this digital age, I think print is the best way to experience a work. You have more control over how people are going to view it.”

Columbus and the state of Ohio have proven to be great muses for Buchanan. It doesn’t hurt that his wife, Janet Chen, is executive director of ProMusica Chamber Orchestra.

“Ohio gets a bad rap for not having a beautiful landscape, but I disagree with that,” he says. “There’s a lot of beauty in our state. I enjoy getting out there and seeking that beauty, and looking for it in places that are unexpected or that people have overlooked.”

Buchanan has some advice for other emerging photographers: Follow your dreams, but keep everything in perspective.

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Many of Lucie Shearer’s paintings are portraits but, in contrast to most portrait artists, she prefers those paintings not focus on people.

Instead, the Akron area native and Grandview Heights resident, who has studio space at 400 West Rich in Franklinton, likes to focus on statements.

Shearer’s artistic path has been a lengthy one. She has a degree in illustration from the Columbus College of Art and Design, and has done a great deal of digital art both in school and in her job with a fashion retailer. But when she got tired of doing digital artwork at home

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“I know this is cliché, but I’ve been drawing since I was a kid,” Shearer says, and it wasn’t much of a stretch from drawing to painting.

That arts-inclined kid always wanted to have a booth at an arts festival, but it wasn’t until this year that Shearer took a shot at it, realizing the Emerging Artist Program presented a golden opportunity.

“This will be the first time I’ve shown my body of work in one location,” she says.

Most of Shearer’s work is in oils and acrylics, though she always starts out by doodling to get warmed up. Music is good inspiration for her – the Black Keys, Father John Misty and Young the Giant are some of her favorites – and it helps shut out distractions.

She likes to play with the juxtaposition of images, and the alteration of figures to add meaning. For example, she’ll paint a portrait of a woman, but not draw eyes for her, forcing the viewer to focus on other elements of the painting.

“I can’t not make art,” Shearer says. “It’s a compulsion, if you want to put it that way.”

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Bruce Brekke

By Amanda DePerro

Though the Emerging Artists Program is the first opportunity Bruce Brekke has taken to display his work publicly, he is no woodworking novice.

Brekke got into the craft at an early age, having grown up under both a woodworking father and grandfather, but up until this point, he has only distributed his work to family members as gifts for weddings, Christmas and the like.

Brekke, a sales representative originally from North Dakota, says woodworking was always something he wanted to do. He took photography classes throughout high school and college in order to better photograph his work, and attended the Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Indiana.

Among Brekke’s projects are small pieces, such as business card holders and wine racks, as well as quite large ones, such as garden chairs and side tables. What remains the same across Brekke’s work, however, is the shape.

Brekke tends to incorporate curves and turns in his work, making the wood he works with look as though it was molded like clay.

“It’s more interesting to look at, I think; it draws your attention,” says Brekke. “I like building something that’s going to draw someone in. They’ll come over and look at the piece, touch it, feel it, and that’s the appeal that I get when I see something unique.”

Brekke decided to join the Emerging Artists Program after he and his wife, Brenda, went to the festival a few years back. He searched through the festival for woodworkers and was surprised to find very few of his kind.

“I thought maybe this would be a way to get some of my projects out in front of people,” says Brekke.

“I think it’ll offer a good opportunity to be a minority participant, so hopefully it’s something that appeals to the people.” CS Feedback welcome at gbishop@ cityscenecolumbus.com.

Other Highlights of the 2016 Columbus Arts Festival Gallery of Echoes: The ColumbUS Public Art Project: Shadowbox Live’s initial Gallery of Echoes, done in conjunction with the Columbus Museum of Art, was a huge hit, and the performance troupe has put together a completely new version for the festival based on public art. See page 56 for more.

Emerging Talent Stage: GROOVE U is hosting a performance area for musical artists ages 14-26. Not only will these artists perform, they’ll also have the chance to learn about aspects of the music industry.

COSI Partnership: COSI is right next to the festival grounds, so it’s only fitting that it welcome festival-goers.

Its river doors will be open to public access and it will host evening programming in its IMAX theater and Planetarium, including a Saturday night dance party hosted by Nina West.

Film Festival of Columbus: The film festival begins June 2 with a screening of a movie shot right here in Columbus, but it continues into the festival, with a showing June 11 in COSI’s IMAX theater.

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Par for the Course Volunteers at the U.S. Senior Open at Scioto Country Club as important as the pros

By Amanda DePerro

Winner Dale Douglass and Gary Player shake hands at the 1986 U.S. Senior Open Championship at Scioto Country Club.

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or the Scioto Country Club in Upper Arlington, 2016 is a year of anniversaries.

Not only is the club celebrating its 100th anniversary, it’s also marking the 30th year since the U.S. Senior Open was played there. And what better way to celebrate the latter than by bringing the golf tournament back for another go ’round?

From Aug. 8-14, names like John Cook, Fred Couples and Jay Haas will visit central Ohio to compete in the Senior Open, which was last held at Scioto in 1986. And though the pros are the main attraction, the tournament couldn’t operate without its cadre of about 2,000 volunteers, many of them with decades of golf tournament volunteer work under their belts.

“The tournament would not be able to be the venue that it’s going to be without the volunteers,” says Jeff Sopp, vice chairman of gallery services at Scioto and chairman of the board for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. “Volunteers assist in spectator management and spectator enjoyment, and a lot of the volunteers help transport the players and their caddies.”

For certain volunteers, the U.S. Senior Open is another major event to add to the calendar. That’s certainly the case for 78-year-old Robin Obetz, a retired lawyer who was co-chairman of the 1986 Senior Open.

No Invitation to Injury

Obetz, a Grandview Heights resident, has a rich, storied passion for golf; his great-uncle was a founding member of the Scioto Country Club. This year, Obetz plans to volunteer at the practice range, understanding the impact volunteers have had on the Senior Open and the country club in general.

“The volunteers are there to make it a pleasant experience for everybody; they have a camaraderie, and they’re doing it for their club,” says Obetz. “You can’t run a golf tournament without volunteers.”

Scioto doesn’t look quite the same as it did in 1986, and the U.S. Senior Open certainly won’t be run the same way it was 30 years ago.

Obetz recalls that, at the time, the club had no professional help in organizing the tournament. Nor did its volunteers; they had to market, organize and manage aspects such as parking and tickets themselves.

This time, perhaps the only thing that remains the same is the locale.

“It’ll be a showcase. It’s a beautiful location for a tournament of this order,” says Obetz. “Scioto is a perfect place for this.”

The club has undergone two major renovations: first in the 1960s, then in 2008.

As the tournament benefits from being in central Ohio, so, too, does central Ohio benefit from having the 2016 Senior Open.

“As the chairman of the board for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, it’s great to see this event come to Columbus and see all the things it’s going to do for central Ohio,” says Sopp. “Not only from an economic perspective, but from a cultural perspective; being able to look back and see its success.”

“I think, after 30 years, it’s a wonderful experience,” says Obetz. “We’re excited in Columbus to have a major tournament. It’s good for Columbus, it’s good for the golf community and, I think, good for Scioto.”

This year, a major draw of the Senior Open is the talent as well as the location itself. Scioto Country Club is where Jack Nicklaus learned to play, “so that’s also been a draw to bring people to volunteer,” says Sopp.

“We’ve had a lot of interest from the middle-aged and above because of the unbelievable field of professionals that are coming to Scioto,” says Sopp. “There are a lot of people that watched these guys when they were growing up.”

Golf is particularly appealing because of its accessibility to so many age groups, Obetz says. The volunteers alone are evidence of that; many of them are older adults.

“You can play golf and enjoy golf for a lifetime, whereas you can only participate in 99 percent of other sports when you’re younger,” says Obetz.

Obetz’s wife, also named Robin, is a retired Presbyterian minister and lifetime golf fan as well. Mrs. Obetz, who was born in Columbus but grew up in Akron, is involved in organizing the volunteers at this year’s Senior Open.

“There’s so much tradition at Scioto Country Club,” says Sopp.

“The Senior Open is going to be one of the best events this year because of the entire leadership of the Championship Committee for the tournament.”

Kinesiology taping: You’ve probably seen athletes on TV with tape directly on their skin, but this technique can be used on everyone.

The tape is thin and elastic, so it provides dynamic support, unlike typical athletic tape. This special tape can stay on for days at a time and offers pain relief, reduction in swelling and muscle fatigue, and more.

Laser treatment: “This technique uses a white, lowlevel laser with non-thermal absorption to decrease inflammation around the tissue,” says Mathis.

Easy does it: “If you aren’t in shape, go slowly and gradually,” Mathis says. “Warm up and stretch to get the blood flowing and make sure you stretch afterwards.”

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

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Local experts talk sports medicine rehab trivia for older adults

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Joint Implant Surgeons Exercise right: Appropriate exercises for older adults – such as aerobic programs and general weight training – help with balance and develop strength, preventing falls and fractures. “It … keeps the bones strong,” Reed says. “Bones are living tissues; they adapt to the stresses placed on them.”

Surgery alternatives: Proper rehab techniques may preclude the need for surgical procedures such as knee replacement. “A lot of times, you can do physical therapy … and (patients) will do just as well as, or better than, if they had the surgical procedure done.”

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taying fit and active later in life is one thing. Staying competitive is another.

Luckily, just as there are sports geared toward older adults in central Ohio, so, too, are there more conventional sports leagues reserved for the most advanced crowd.

Adult sports leagues are common among local municipalities’ parks and recreation departments, but Columbus Recreation and Parks has a couple of leagues specifically for those ages 50 and up: summer softball and basketball.

The 50-plus softball team is by far the most popular sport between all the leagues, says Jack Castle, administrative coordinator for Columbus Recreation and Parks.

There are spring, summer and fall seasons at Berliner Sports Park, and with sufficient participation, leagues are divided up between 50-plus, 60-plus and 70-plus teams.

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pionships, running Aug. 1-4 this year – is a national tournament for athletes ages 50 and up.

The basketball league – which also plays spring, summer and fall – has only 50-plus and 60-plus divisions.

The league meets at the Barack Community Center.

“The 50-plus leagues offer people to opportunity to be more active at a later age, and allows them to live healthier lifestyles,” Castle says. “The members also appreciate the social interaction that comes with the different activities.”

Leah Kunnath is a contributing writer.

Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

A quick primer on second careers

By Gabrielle Benton

Retirement. It’s something many people look forward to, others may dread the thought of and some may never partake in.

Many professionals save part of their income every year in hopes of relaxing and enjoying their golden years. But for those who find relaxation not quite as, well, relaxing as they hoped, there are always options for keeping busy – if not as busy as before – with part-time jobs in similar or brand new fields.

There are many options out there, and there are a few considerations to make when deciding what to do during retirement.

Decisions to this effect often center on financial stability, selffulfillment – working somewhere that brings a sense of purpose – and what will make the individual the happiest and most relaxed.

Some popular retirement positions include part-time nurse, in-home specialist, patient advocate, tax preparer, retail worker, handyman, nonprofit worker, community volunteer, caregiver, consultant, tutor – often for SAT or ACT preparation – bartender, government employee and tour guide. More ambitious retirees may consider going back to school to take classes or earn a new degree.

Many colleges and schools have discounted or free classes for seniors, such as The Ohio State University’s Program 60.

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One of central Ohio’s stranger sports is a big draw for older adults

By Jessica Williams

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nyone who’s looked closely enough at local parks and recreation departments’ offerings might have done a double-take at the most creatively named sport on the menu.

That sport would be pickleball.

Halfway between tennis and ping-pong, pickleball is slower-paced and lower-impact than tennis. Players take to a modified tennis court wielding pickleball paddles, which resemble enlarged ping-pong paddles, and hit a perforated ball, similar to a whiffle ball, back and forth.

At the Westerville Community Center, the pickleball players have outgrown the recreation center’s capacity.

“We’re looking at potentially getting outdoor courts to accommodate the overflow,” says Darcy Baxter, recreation manager at the city.

It was about three years ago when a Community Center patron sought to bring pickleball from Florida to Ohio. Initially, participants numbered fewer than 10, but within the last year, Baxter says, “It’s absolutely exploded.”

Baxter estimated the current number of pickleball players coming in and out of the Community Center at around 200. Of those, roughly half are over 50.

While pickleball is definitely the most rapidly growing physical pastime for the over-50 crowd, other competitive sports are finding their foot in the community as well. Chair volleyball – a version of the original hard-hitting game modified to include a beach ball, a lower net and chairs for players to sit – is becoming a popular choice at senior centers, retirement communities and recreation facilities, according to the Ohio Chair Volleyball Association.

Modified sports may be taking community recreation centers by storm, but classic games such as shuffleboard and horseshoe pitching remain ever-popular choices for those who aim to stay active. The Ohio Horseshoe Pitchers Association and the Ohio Shuffleboard Association both hold events in central Ohio.

Jessica Williams is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Anyone who’s ever traversed a staircase after a knee injury – or even a particularly strenuous workout – might be able to see how, eventually, stairs could become an annoying adversary.

So cutting down on the need for them is often a key concern for those seeking a custom build. Even in a house with more than one level, there are ways to keep use of stairs to a minimum.

“What we’re finding is that people want their primary functions on the main floor,” says Lori Steiner, president of Truberry Custom Homes. “It would be first-floor master (bedroom) and master bath, a half bath for your guests, an office, kitchen, dining, laundry and primary living.”

That leaves a bedroom or two for the second story, and features such as a workout area, TV room or extra bedroom for the basement.

Steiner points to the Savona condominiums at Tartan West in the Dublin area as a good example of first-floor living with finished basements in central Ohio.

Other advantages of single-story living include versatility in design and, often, affordability.

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But with so many choices comes the challenge of paring them down to fit the way you live, work and play. Whether building a custom home from scratch or updating an existing home, today’s homeowner needs to come prepared with an interesting mix of must-haves and want-tos.

The essentials will all be there, of course, but it’s important to incorporate a little flair and flourish, starting with some of the hottest new home trends.

This beautiful wet bar/server is party perfect. Closed storage, floating shelves and glass front cabinets make the most of minimal space.

Built-ins Add Style, Storage and Charm These are not your grandmother’s builtins. They’re built-ins that closely follow how people and families live today. With effective and clever built-ins, organization follows suit.

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They can occupy an entire wall without making the room feel smaller: a wet bar with a shelving or serving area, bookcases flanking a fireplace. Or they can be tucked away to make use of smaller spaces: a halfwall bookcase, a cozy reading nook with window seat and storage drawers.

Other built-in ideas to consider might be include lockers, cubbies and charging stations for family foyers or mud rooms; banquette seating in the kitchen; laundry room shelving and storage; a pet area with storage for bowls, food and supplies; and storage geared especially for kids’ rooms.

“Trends in built-ins are also following trends in technology in a big way,” says Jake Remley, who handles built-ins for Bob Webb Custom Homes. “People have so much access to design ideas, they have a pretty good idea of what they do and don’t want. And it’s our job to help them achieve it.”

Built-ins are evolving to match the needs of a technological age.

“Gone are the massive entertainment centers of the past,” says Remley. “Clients today are asking for smaller set-ups to house audio/ video components, while the TV is mounted on the wall. Smaller is definitely better.”

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Flooring in Unexpected Places Flooring materials are surging in popularity and showing up in some of the most beautiful (and unexpected) places – walls, fireplaces, showers and more.

The focus is clearly on tile – not your standard 12” by 12” tile, but large-format tiles as big as 18” by 18” square, or even rectangular tiles 24” long, are growing in popularity.

“Homeowners’ tile preferences have started to trend bigger,” says Tim Henson, president and chief operating officer of America’s Floor Source. “Believe it or not, the larger format tiles make rooms look larger.”

Wood-look tile has already been established as a favorite, and porcelain has proven to be more popular than ceramic due to its thickness and durability.

Now here’s the new twist. America’s Floor Source has started seeing a surge of calls for its services for flooring on walls – and not just tiles, but hardwood and other materials, too.

“Clients use them on feature walls, like a fireplace wall or a dining room wall,” Henson

says. “It’s really beautiful and adds a lot of character to the room when it’s done wisely.”

The larger format tiles mix nicely with other materials, such as wood and stone.

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A mix of open and closed shelving and storage makes use of every square inch of your home.

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Fence Sense A look at some solid yard barrier options

By Jessica Williams Photos courtesy of Swiss Valley Fence A pool fence offers unparalleled protection, especially for those with children. An aluminum fence such as this one combines important safety aspects with an appealing design.

In tight residential spaces, a vinyl privacy fence buffers unwelcome sounds or sights. When consistent with the house’s color scheme, the fence becomes a cohesive part of the landscape.

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In residential areas, a fence may be the one thing that offers a sense of separation and privacy from neighbors and curious passers-by. Building a fence establishes an increased level of privacy and, with the right materials, reduces the amount of noise pollution entering the home.

Additionally, a fence can serve as a clear boundary for both animals and children, offering peace of mind for parents and pet owners alike. It creates a physical and psychological deterrent for would-be trespassers, and transforms a home into a much needed, self-contained retreat.

We gathered a few fencing options that take on these tasks and look good while doing it.

Jessica Williams is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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This classic white aluminum fence with a decorative arbor creates a sectioned-off yard that protects plants and belongings from threats such as wild animals.

For a contemporary touch, opt for a two-tone privacy fence. The white and black colors work well with modern style homes.

Acting as a sight and sound barrier, a vinyl privacy fence like this one works to transform any back yard into a personal oasis.

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n It's All About the Water: Bringing life to Buckeye Lake

Launch Countdown Buckeye Lake is rising, and soon, so will its housing options

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Resort-style waterfront village Snug Harbor is now organizing its major launch event. The date for the launch event, which will be held at Snug Harbor’s Villa di Luce, has yet to be determined.

“We are very excited about the launch of Snug Harbor Village,” says Snug Harbor developer Marty Finta.

Priority reservations for home and cottage sites will be accepted at the invitation-only launch event, which is being implemented due to anticipated demand. That means buyers will get a place in line to choose a site, with priority going to those who register earlier.

“This includes location, build time requirement and priority position pricing on select and limited home sites,” Finta says. “Those who hold a priority position reservation will

This is a continuing series on the restoration of Buckeye Lake and the development of the Snug Harbor community. Check out future issues of CityScene for more.

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have the opportunity to select and choose their home site prior to their release to the general public.”

Demand for homes on the south side of Buckeye Lake has been tremendous, says Marnita Swickard, a real estate agent who has been selling in Buckeye Lake for over 20 years. But at present, there’s precious little supply – to the point where Swickard and her colleagues are knocking on residents’ doors, asking if they might be interested in selling.

“We have three to one, buyers over sellers,” she says.

The state’s removal of the docks on the west and north sides – and the lack of details on when they might be replaced – has wrought uncertainty in the housing market on those parts of the lake. And on top of that, the south side has almost no lot availability.

Thus, the anticipated demand for Snug Harbor. It will become the source of almost all of the available lots on Buckeye Lake.

State of the Lake The Ohio Department of Natural Resources remains on pace to raise the water level at Buckeye Lake in June, as has been planned for months.

“I would imagine that, in early June, the final go-ahead (will be given) that the water level can be raised,” says state Sen. Jay Hottinger of Newark, legislative liaison to ODNR on the Buckeye Lake dam project.

The water level has been lowered since last year, when it was deemed necessary to do it as part of the larger plan to replace the lake’s deteriorating dam. Raising it will mark the end of Phase 1 of the dam replacement project.

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The state legislature recently appropriated another $65 million for work on the dam, bringing its total appropriations for the project to about $118 million. Hottinger also worked with Ohio House Rep. Bill Hayes of Harrison Township to get $500,000 for an access point to the lake from Perry County, and the village of Millersport has received a grant of about $150,000 for capital improvement projects related to the lake.

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mechanism to raise the water level artificially, so there will be some time between the announcement and the full raising.

“Once that decision is made, we’re really reliant on Mother Nature to, in June or July, give us some healthy showers or thunderstorms,” says Hottinger.

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“It’s really been an incredible sight to see how much work has been done,” he says.

Phase 2 of the replacement project begins as soon as Phase 1 ends, and is expected to take a few years to finish, Hottinger says.

Meanwhile, the pace of the dam work has proven encouraging to the community – a positive sign, Hottinger says, as there was a good deal of negativity early on in the process.

“A lot of that cynicism and skepticism has been replaced with a good amount of excitement and optimism,” he says.

Snug Harbor Districts The first available sections of Snug Harbor will be the Wharf at Snug Harbor and the North Harbor District.

The Wharf District is designed to resemble the picturesque 250-year-old fishing village of Lunenberg, Nova Scotia.

Housing options there are vacation cottages and condominiums.

Boathouse Row, Wharf Cottages and a set of boathouses are set for the Wharf District, designed to emulate large industrial warehouses, marinas and shops converted for residential use. All will offer resort-style amenities with quality exterior and interior finishes, as well as private boathouse slips and docks with all exterior maintenance provided by the condominium association.

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North Harbor District home options include primary, luxury and larger vacation homes, offering choices for those seeking family retreats or vacation homes as well as smaller houses for a broader market.

“The architectural style will be eclectic, and all of the homes will be on the waterfront with excellent views,” says Pete Coratola, president of Edgewater Construction at Snug Harbor.

The continued progress of the districts and the Snug Harbor development in general will have a bolstering effect on market confidence in Buckeye Lake, says Dr. Ron Garvey, president and CEO of Snug Harbor investor Bridge Street Firehouse Investments.

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Snug Harbor Current Offerings • Home and cottage sites • The Cottage Series • Boathouse Row Tower Home

• Boathouse Cottage condominiums • Wharf Cottage condominiums • Yacht Series homes • Custom design builds

For more information about Snug Harbor, visit www.snugharborvillage.com.

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You might find yourself looking to try something new.

Perhaps it’s time to move to urban Columbus.

"Getting old ain't that bad," says Barbara Collins. "I love where I am right now, and now I love where I am geographically."

Seventy-year-old Barbara Collins found herself in this exact position when she and her husband, Pat, decided it was time to leave Clintonville and that the bigger the change, the better.

“We had decided many years ago that we were going to make this kind of move,” says Collins. “I felt my world was getting smaller; we loved the house, we loved the street, we loved everything about it. And then the street went one direction and we went the other.”

The Collinses aren’t the only ones leaving the suburbs for the city center. According to EMSI, a company that curates labor market data using information from sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Health, from 2001 to 2015, downtown Columbus saw a nearly 20 percent increase in populations aged 55-69.

Groups aged 20-24 and 40-44 years even decreased by 10 percent from 2001 to 2015, with age groups between 25 and 39 showing an increase of 10-13 percent.

This rise in older populations and leveling out in younger populations has been recent and steady. In just the four years between 2001 and 2005, Columbus saw a 38 percent jump in population for the 35-39 age group and a 20 percent jump in the 60-64 age group. At the same time, the 30-34 group decreased in size by 6 percent,

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and 35-39 year olds decreased by 3 percent.

With the ongoing construction of high-end condominiums in Columbus, the city’s increasing accessibility to necessities and entertainment, and the increasing desire for an active lifestyle, Columbus is appealing more and more to older demographics.

“I think it’s part of an overall trend where people are reentering urban lifestyles,” says Linda Brincks, a real estate consultant with HER and the Raines Group. “Now we see people – both empty nesters and young professionals – that are making a choice to come back to places where urban centers are in walking distance, so I think it’s the desire to simplify life.”

Brincks is not only helping empty-nesters and retirees move An apartment in the heart of to their dream locations in the Columbus may not appeal to every empty-nester or person approaching city. She and her husband, Dave, retirement, but for Barbara and Pat are moving to the city as well Collins, it has opened up a new and after living in New Albany for exciting chapter in their lives.

15 years.

“We have always loved cities, and we’re empty-nesters now,” says Brincks. “We love being able to walk to go to the theater, and we plan to take over to the Scioto Mile and being able to advantage of that when we’re so close,” go to restaurants outdoors, and we also are says Bill. “There’s so much right now being avid bike riders and we used to ride into offered Downtown.” the countryside. Now, we just jump on the As Columbus changed to accommobike paths.” date their demographic, the McCallions Mary Beth and Bill McCallion lived watched as their suburb changed, too. in Westerville for 35 years before getting Younger families began moving in and the bored of suburbia. After visiting their son McCallions no longer felt they fit in. in Chicago and falling in love with the “We’ve kind of outgrown the neighborconcept of being within walking distance hood,” says Mary Beth. “It’s gone through of restaurants and entertainment, the Mc- the transition of younger families moving Callions decisively knew what their next in, and we’re ready for a lot more interacmove was. tion with people our age.”

“There’s so much Downtown. We can Though it may be worth it in the end, the walk (if) we want to go to the Short North. process of moving from a large house to a We can walk or take an Uber if we want small condo can be one of the drawbacks of

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moving into the city. Deciding what items to keep and what items to throw away, combined with the pressure of selling the home, may make for a stressful time.

“The last six months of my life was not enjoyable because we were selling our house. There was so much to get rid of. It was just chaos for about six months,” says Collins. “I drove away from there and I drove to almost a new life.”

But with increasing amenities in the city for empty-nesters come businesses willing to help those looking to move make the transition. Joannie Bonanno, a consultant with estate sale company Everything but the House, helps homeowners organize all of their possessions and sell what they no longer need or desire.

“I definitely see people who are vibrant and excited about the next phase of their life; they’re just happy to start a new lifestyle,” says Bonanno. “Knowing the resource is available gets people over the hurdle of making this transition.”

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hustle and bustle of the city for so long.

It becomes realistic to jam-pack one’s weekend with plans. The conundrum of driving home after a night out at a bar (or bars) disappears when the restaurants are in walking distance of home and when services like Uber come into play. Life gets more exciting, yet simpler.

“There’s nothing that’s been more exciting for me than being downtown and watching the new restaurants and buildings and the new excitement,” says Brincks. “I believe it’s going to continue to improve and become a more desirable place to be. I only imagine that getting better.”

As Columbus becomes more and more accessible – with increased luxury housing, retail and recreation – it is expected to see more variation in the age demographics.

For now, people like Collins will continue to enjoy the amenities and excitement that starting a new life in Columbus can offer.

“I wake up in the morning and I can decide what I want to do – whatever I want to do,” says Collins. “I’ve always felt, in retirement, that I was a kid again on summer vacation.” v

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Those moving into the city from the suburbs may have to downsize, but they don’t have to compromise.

Builders are seeing the demand for high-end living in urban areas of Columbus and are meeting that demand with condominiums and apartment complexes whose thresholds are just a few blocks from the Short North and other desirable spots.

One such builder is Truberry Custom Homes, which is building homes right next to the Short North. Truberry on Summit and the upcoming Truberry on Hubbard are complexes in Italian Village, just a few short steps away from the Short North.

This part of Columbus is the perfect location for empty-nesters and retirees because of the amenities the Short North has to offer, says Lori Steiner, president of Truberry.

“Our city is energizing on a lot of different levels,” says Steiner. “The Short North has become the destination of choice primarily because of the great restaurants in the area. … You can decide where you want to go and what you want to do, and friends love to come down and visit for the evening.”

Truberry’s location on Summit leaves little to be desired. With hardwood floors, exposed brick, high ceilings and three floors of living space, the condos offer all the comfort and luxury of the suburbs while still being located in the heart of Columbus. Each even includes a two-car garage – a rarity in city living.

“We all still feel like we’re 25, and living in the Short North allows you to be there with the energy,” says Steiner. “It’s a lifestyle change. …

People are doing it to not drive as much, to be where the action is.”

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Spirituous Strangers Outlying areas of central Ohio have their own standout microbreweries

By Leah Kunnath THE BREWERY ROAD TRIP HAS BECOME A STAPLE for craft beer fans, and central Ohio’s beer scene is so substantial, such a fan need not even leave greater Columbus to arrange one.

While any number of local microbreweries are located in or around the center of the city – think downtown Columbus, the Short North, Grandview Heights, Franklinton, Clintonville and so on – there are plenty that lie a respectable distance outside the Outerbelt.

Other northeast options: • Buckeye Lake Brewery: Buckeye Lake • Buck’s Brewing: Newark • Granville Brewing: Granville • Hoof Hearted Brewing Co.: Marengo (with a new brewpub in Italian Village)

Photos courtesy of Homestead Beer Co. and Brew Brothers

Northeast Located in Heath in Licking County, Homestead Beer Co. opened its doors in February 2013 with a simple philosophy in mind: make quality beer that doesn’t sacrifice taste.

The brewers noticed a trend among breweries, which involved making beers that are too “hoppy” for their own good, resulting in a beer too bitter to enjoy.

Among the alternatives: Homestead’s brand new summer wheat, which is brewed with orange peel and coriander. It’s a nice balance between the flavors of citrus and fresh herb, says Homestead cofounder Adam Rhodes.

“We really want to create balanced beers, where malt plays a really significant role in the brewing process,” says Rhodes. “When we brew, we try to find a really nice balance between hops Homestead Beer Co. and bitterness.”

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Southeast For southbound travelers, the Brew Brothers at Eldorado Scioto Downs may be a worthwhile stop.

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location opened in October.

The location has become a local hot spot, offering a nice range from traditional style to newer American-style brews.

Right now, one of the most popular beers is a kolsch-style brew called Carano Extra. It’s a traditional, German-style kolsch that is perfect for a hot, summer day.

“The Brew Brothers’ success, from a customer experience standpoint, is due to the quality of not only the beer that we are offering, but also of the food, and entertainment as well,” says Ryan Torres, brewmaster at the local Brew Brothers.

Other southeast options: • Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery: Athens • Rockmill Brewery: Lancaster Ill Mannered Brewing Co.

• Weasel Boy Brewing Co.: Zanesville

North Delaware County has a solid roster of breweries as well.

Powell’s first brewery is Ill Mannered Brewing Co. – a nanobrewery, which means its brewing system uses four barrels or fewer.

Since it opened in fall 2015, the demand has steadily increased, stressing the small establishment’s brewing capabilities.

Some of Ill Mannered’s more popular beers include a double IPA, called Bitter Ex, which is a fruit-forward brew with a smooth, drinkable IPA flavor. The taste maintains its hoppiness, without being overly bitter.

“Being Powell’s first brewery, we were able to capture the local market pretty fast,” says co-founder Tom Ayers. “We wanted to create a welcoming atmosphere, where the people behind the bar are the people who are brewing the beers.”

Other north options: • Restoration Brew Worx: Delaware • Staas Brewing: Delaware • Temperance Row Brewing Co.: Westerville Leah Kunnath is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Changes — A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of David Bowie 6/17 Celebrate the legendary musical artist David Bowie with tribute band Changes and the Columbus Symphony performing “Ziggy Stardust,” “China Girl,” and many more Bowie chart toppers.

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Indigo Girls 6/18 Grammy-winning folk icons Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, the Indigo Girls, will perform selections including “Closer to Fine,” “Power of Two,” and “Galileo.”

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Melissa Etheridge 6/25 Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge will perform her rock megahits including “I’m the Only One,” “Come to My Window,” and “I Want to Come Over.”

Patriotic Pops with Fireworks 7/2 A grand summer tradition continues as the Columbus Symphony celebrates the Fourth of July. Wave the flag, clap your hands, and stomp your feet to patriotic favorites and rousing Sousa marches

A Night of Symphonic Hip Hop featuring Nelly 7/9 Patriotic Pops and Fireworks

Concerts are held at the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion (160 S. High St.) in the Columbus Commons. Gates open at 6 pm.

Concerts begin at 8 pm.

PicnicWithThePops.com 614-469-0939 Single table seats start at $40. Lawn tickets are $25 and are available for purchase at central Ohio Kroger Ticketmaster outlets.

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Grammy Award-winning rapper, singer, and songwriter Nelly joins the Columbus Symphony for a symphonic twist on his hits including “Hot in Here,” “Just a Dream,” and “Country Grammar.”

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The Police Experience 7/16 Enjoy the music of The Police when The Police Experience tribute band teams with the Columbus Symphony to perform “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” and many more.

Landslide — A Tribute to the Music of Fleetwood Mac 7/23 Experience Fleetwood Mac hits like never before with tribute band Landslide and the Columbus Symphony performing “Go Your Own Way,” “Landslide,” “Dreams,” “Gypsy,” and more.

The OSU Marching Band 7/29 & 7/30 Don the scarlet and gray and celebrate the coming season’s gridiron clash with the Columbus Symphony and “The Pride of the Buckeyes.” Don’t miss the biggest tailgate party of the year with “The Best Damn Band in the Land” and fireworks!

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growing right alongside the city of Columbus.

In 2015, the airport, with more than 30 nonstop destinations and 300 arrivals and departures each day, had its fourth best year for travel: 6.7 million passengers used its services.

The years 2007 and 2008 also saw high travel numbers, but were inflated with Skybus Airlines carrying 1 million passengers. Skybus, which used Port Columbus as its home base, closed shop in 2008.

“In some ways, 2015 feels like there was more sustainable growth,” says David Whitaker, vice president of business development and communications for Port Columbus. “We believe 2016 will be our second-best year.”

The influence of Columbus’ own growth as a city is not lost on Whitaker.

“We’re feeling really good about the trajectory,” he says. “It has a lot to do with the quality of the market. Columbus is doing well, so other entities are doing well. We’re economically strong as a whole.”

Eight airlines fly out of Port Columbus, with Frontier Airlines the latest to join in May. There used to be about 12.

“We’re still achieving near-record passenger numbers,” Whitaker says, adding the decrease in available airlines isn’t unique to Columbus.

“The number of airlines nationwide has decreased. It’s just the state of the industry.”

Even as available airlines have decreased, Port Columbus continues to expand its nonstop options. Daily service to Oakland International Airport, close to the San Francisco Bay Area, started in August 2015 with Southwest Airlines.

“That service was instantly popular,” Whitaker says. “That’s the first service we’ve had to the Bay Area in recent years.”

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Service to Dallas Love Field began in April 2015, and Southwest Airlines expanded its flights to Boston’s Logan International Airport and Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to once a day. Flights to HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport jumped from two to three flights per day.

“We started with seven daily nonstop (flights), and today, we are up to more

than 40 departures a day (at Port Columbus),” says Dan Landson, spokesman for Southwest Airlines. “The gross has been quite consistent with the demand we’ve seen in Columbus. It’s allowed us to add more (flights) for business and leisure.”

Seasonal flights to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic are offered through Vacation Express, and while this isn’t exactly a new service, Whitaker says it’s not been offered in recent years. It’s expected to continue through 2016.

There are also weekly and seasonal nonstop flights through Rickenbacker Inland Port, which sits in south Columbus near Lockbourne. Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood

International Airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport are the newest destinations as of 2015, and are offered through Allegiant Air. There’s been a 6.8 percent increase in passenger activity, Whitaker says, with the airport attracting patrons from areas such as Dayton. Columbus residents sometimes choose other nearby airports, but 93 percent of Columbus travelers will book their flights from Port Columbus, Whitaker says.

“People are motivated to drive a greater distance for price reasons, primarily, and also service reasons, like nonstop versus a connecting flight,” Whitaker says.

In 2015, 6.7 million passengers used Port Columbus’ services, making it the airport's fourth best year for travel.

Looking into the future, Whitaker says he’d like to see the airport offer flights to its largest unserved market: Seattle.

“It’s very important we secure service to Seattle as soon as possible,” Whitaker says, adding that Kansas City and Milwaukee are two other cities that will eventually need nonstop service to and from Columbus. CS Hannah Bealer is an editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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San Francisco Bay Area Oakland International Airport (OAK) What to see: The Treasure Island Flea, an open-air flea market, 1 Avenue of the Palms Where to eat: Forbes Island, French cuisine served in an island lighthouse, 39 Piers

Dallas Dallas Love Field (DAL) What to see: The Bishop Arts District Where to eat: The Grape Restaurant’s Sunday brunch, 2808 Greenville Ave.

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) What to see: Go on a tour of the Samuel Adams brewery for a suggested $2 donation, 30 Germania St. Where to eat: Eastern Standard, European and New England cuisine, 528 Commonwealth Ave.

Washington, D.C. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) What to see: News junkies will love the Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. Where to eat: Ben’s Chili Bowl, chili, hamburgers and sandwiches, 1213 U St.

Port Columbus’ $80 million terminal renovation was completed March 23. The renovation connects the airport with the Columbus region in new and exciting ways.

“We’re working closely with Experience Columbus in terms of bringing representation of the region to the airport,” Whitaker says. “Ohio is known for its aviators. (We’re) highlighting some notable aviators with a display, like a museum. One of Port Columbus’ unique elements is its place in aviation history.

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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) What to see: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s home, 501 Auburn Ave. Where to eat: Gunshow, roving carts and communal tables, 924 Garrett St.

Punta Cana Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) What to see: Go on the Marinarium Snorkeling Cruise, which includes an open bar and a professional guide, www.puntacanatravel.org Where to eat: La Yola Restaurant, Mediterranean cuisine and seafood with a great view, Puntacana Resort and Club

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) What to see: Take a tour with Fort Lauderdale Ghost Tours, 600 E. Las Olas Blvd.

Where to eat: Mai Kai, Polynesian dishes and a dinner show, 3599 N. Federal Highway

Savannah Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) What to see: Bonaventure Cemetery, famous for its appearance in John Berendt’s 1994 novel Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and the 1997 film based on it, 330 Bonaventure Rd. Where to eat: You won’t have to choose if you go on the Savannah Foody Tour, which offers a taste of classic Southern Comfort dishes and takes attendees through the city’s Historic District, www.savannahmovietours.com

New Orleans Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) What to see: Travel off the beaten path – literally – with New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours, www.neworleanskayakswamptours.com Where to eat: Breakfast food that’s perfect after a night out, Green Goddess serves up Creole tomatoes, spiced almonds and barbecue peaches, 307 Exchange Pl.

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Mixing Media Shadowbox’s Arts Festival contribution blends visual and performing arts

By Jessica Williams

Shadowbox Live partnered with the Columbus Museum of Art to create a multidisciplinary experience that seamlessly blended visual and performing arts.

That show was Gallery of Echoes: The CMA Experience.

And given the incredible popularity it generated, it was a hard act to follow.

But Shadowbox is nothing if not up for a challenge.

Summer Night, Riverside Drive The next installment of Gallery of Echoes, The ColumbUS Public Art Project, is the result of a collaborative ef“I doubt that many artists have been fort between Shadowbox and 20 local artists. The performance troupe’s house band, involved in something like this,” says Light, has created original music inspired by the pieces created by those artists’ works. Crisafulli. “It’s a unique situation to “The idea was to reach out to the individual artist and see what they are inspired have original music written for the by,” says Shadowbox Executive Producer and CEO Stev Guyer. “We didn’t want to piece. … I’ve heard a sample (of the curate content, just quality.” music), and they nailed that feeling.”

Working with each individual artist this year has been, Guyer says, “infinitely more Guyer and his son, Gabe – both memchallenging” than the last iteration, which entailed collaboration with just the mu- bers of Light – met with all the artists seum. Those 20 artists were culled from about 75 submissions. and took everything they learned back “Personally, I am very excited about the celebration of Columbus and the quality of to the band. the work coming out of this city,” says Stacie Boord, Shadowbox executive director of Gallery of Echoes: The ColumbUS Pubcommunity relations. lic Art Project will be presented outside at Artwork will be displayed on a massive Bicentennial Park June 7, on the Main digital screen nearly 30 feet in length.

Stage at the Columbus Arts Festival “The great thing about this screen June 10 and 11, and inside at the Shadis that it offers a chance to explore the owbox venue from June 15-19. CS tiniest details, down to a corner of the piece,” says Boord.

Jessica Williams is a contributing writer.

What would normally stand alone as a Feedback welcome at static piece of artwork becomes part of a gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com. performance art piece – part of a dreamscape created by the enlarged artworks and live, symbiotic music.

CS R E L A T E D R E A D I N G “One of the things I love about and am so moved by with this genre is that the big Death Row cityscenecolumbus.com screen becomes part of the artwork,” says Boord. “This isn’t just a slideshow with a musical background. This is another dimension.” ➜ A rundown on the previous Gallery Local photographer Buzz Crisafulli contributed one of the show’s featured works, ti- of Echoes tled Fall Reflections. In the photo, an inverted row of bare trees is mirrored in a still pool ➜ The Wexner Center, another spot for visual and performing arts of water along the Olentangy River, with a submerged bed of leaves in the foreground.

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Gallery Exhibits Hammond Harkins Galleries: 6 plus 1, work by six gallery artists, through June 12. Tony Mendoza: Cats and Dogs, a photo exhibition, from June 17-July 17. www.hammondharkins.com Muse Gallery: A grand opening exhibition featuring new artists and new work by gallery artists through June 15. New work by Barbara Krupp from June 18-30. www.amusegallery.com/columbus Ohio Craft Museum: Best of 2016, the museum’s 33rd annual juried members’ exhibition, through June 19. www.ohiocraft.org Brandt-Roberts Galleries: Avenues and Alleyways: Curt Butler and Cody Heichel through June 19. www.brandtrobertsgalleries.com Upper Arlington Concourse Gallery: Yasue Sakaoka: 19852015, a 30-year retrospective, through June 24. www.uaoh.net Gallery 22: Movie Night: Movie Posters, Old and New Celebrating 100 Years at the Strand Theatre through June 24. www.gallery22.net

Lindsay Gallery

Lindsay Gallery: Dual Nature, work with recycled vintage linoleum flooring by Bill Miller, through June 25. www.lindsaygallery.com Jung Association Gallery: Meditations in the underbelly – photographs found while crawling on my stomach by Sydney Schardt through June 25. www. jungcentralohio.org Glass Axis: Up Against The Wall! by Michelle Rial through June 25. www. glassaxis.org Hawk Galleries: Work of Italian glass master Lino Tagliapietra through June 26. www.hawkgalleries.com The Arts Castle: Color Conversations by Judy Anderson from June 1-30. www.arts castle.org Hawk Galleries

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ROY G BIV Gallery: Work

by Ryan Kelly and Heather Kaplan from June 4-25. www. roygbivgallery.com Studios on High Gallery: Natural Abstractions, new work by abstract painter Teda Theis, from June 4-30. www.studiosonhigh.com PM Gallery: Continuing the Year of Wince: New and Old Works by Charles Wince from June 4-July 31. www.pmgallery.com Sherrie Gallerie: New work by wood artist Melinda Rosenberg from June 5-July 17. www.sherriegallerie.com Cultural Arts Center: CAC Student/ Faculty Show from June 10-July 2. www. culturalartscenteronline.org

WHERE ARE YOU?

Ohio Art League: Wilburscapes – The Lonely Landscapes of Paul D. Wilbur, black and white photographs, from June 10-July 23. www.oal.org Dublin Arts Council gallery: Eileen Woods: Last Words, a text-driven exhibition featuring mixed media in 2D and 3D, from June 14-July 22. www.dublinarts.org Keny Galleries: Alan Gough and Willard Reader from June 17-July 29. www.keny galleries.com

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ton and Melissa Vogley Woods through July 9. www.angelamelecagallery.com OSU Urban Arts Space: Noves Històries, the Ohio Art League’s 2016 juried exhibition, through July 9. Natural Worlds, work by Charles Porter and Larry Ross in conjunction with Open Door Art Studio through June 24. www.uas.osu.edu Art Access Gallery: Abstract work by Sharon Dougherty and Ursula Brenner, and sculpture by Barry Gunderson, through July 10. www.artaccessgallery.com Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery: Material Pulses: 8 Viewpoints, an art quilt exhibition by eight artists, through July 16. www.riffegallery.org Wexner Center for the Arts: Martin Wong: Human Instamatic, more than 80 works from the career of painter Martin Wong, through Aug. 7. www.wexarts.org

Otterbein University Miller Gallery: (VERSUS), work by Otterbein University Visual Artist in Residence Kristen Davis, from June 24-July 8. www.otterbein.edu Showcase your home listings to influential homeowners in Central Ohio.

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The Ohio State University Faculty Club: Work from the John Behling Watercolor Society through July 1. www. ohio-statefacultyclub.com Ohio Wesleyan University Ross Museum of Art: Party on, art quilts from around the U.S., through July 1. ross.owu.edu Angela Meleca Gallery: Work by Danielle Julian Nor-

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McConnell Arts Center Gallery: Brian Riegel: Morphed Instruments, sculpture made from reclaimed musical instruments; Robert Falcone: A Walk in the Park, an interactive sound installation in celebration of spring; and Yasue Sakaoka Origami, traditional paper installation, through Aug. 7. www.mcconnellarts.org

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Otterbein University Fisher Gallery: Cartographies: Reconstructing human displacement, an art installation by Juan Si González, through Aug. 13. www.otterbein.edu

FEATURED ARTISTS: Mary Lou Alexander Claire Benn Elizabeth Brandt Christine Mauersberger

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Decorative Arts Center of Ohio: Edith Head and Company, costumes by Hollywood designer extraordinaire Edith Head and her contemporaries, through Aug. 14. www.decartsohio.org Columbus Museum of Art: Art 360°: Contemporary Art Hatching Across Ohio through Aug. 14. Spin Art, memorable vinyl record cover designs, through Aug. 21.

Picasso: The Great War, Experimentation and Change, an exploration of Pablo Picasso’s work between 1912 and 1924, from June 10-Sept. 11. www.columbusmuseum.org Pizzuti Collection: Robert Buck: States of America – a solo exhibition featuring drawings, photographs, video and paintings – through Sept. 4. Patricia Dominguez: Eres un Princeso, a large-scale installation focusing on Spanish horses once owned by Colombian drug lords, from June 6-September 26. www.pizzuticollection.org

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events Picks&Previews

CityScene spotlights what to watch, what to watch for and what not to miss! of some of his greatest songs, from “Folsom Prison Blues” to “A Boy Named Sue.” www.catcoistheatre.org Sundays at Scioto June 5-Aug. 14 Scioto Park, 7377 Riverside Dr., Dublin The Dublin Arts Council’s 33rd annual summer concert series Picnic with the Pops continues. June performers are Jonathan Actors’ Theatre of Columbus Kingham on June 5, Ray Fuller & the presents Othello Bluesrockers on June 12, William Florian Through June 19 on June 19 and PUBLIC on June 26. www.

Schiller Park, 1069 Jaeger St. dublinarts.org Actors’ Theatre kicks off its 2016 summer season with one of Shakespeare’s most Shadowbox Live presents Gallery of popular plays, about the powerful general Echoes: The ColumbUS Public Art Project Othello; his beautiful wife, Desdemona; June 7-19 and the scheming villain Iago, who seeks Multiple locations to undo their marital bliss. www.theactors Shadowbox Live brings back its hugely theatre.org popular Gallery of Echoes show, this time taking works of public Othello Opera Columbus presents La Traviata art by Columbus artists and reinJune 1-5 terpreting them through original Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. music, dance, spoken word and Verdi’s immensely popular opera is videography. The June 7 show transplanted to modern-day Paris for a is at Bicentennial Park; June 10 more contemporary interpretation, sung and 11 shows take place at the in Italian with English surtitles. www. Columbus Arts Festival; and operacolumbus.org June 15-19 shows are at Shadowbox. www.shadowboxlive.org CATCO presents Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash Columbus Arts Festival June 1-19 June 10-12 Studio Two Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown Columbus Riverfront 77 S. High St. More than 300 nationally Five actor/musicians explore the life of renowned artists. Live music, the Man in Black through performances dance and theater. Interactive 60

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arts activities. A wealth of food options and children’s entertainment. Film screenings, spoken word performances, a local arts area, a 5K – all this and more defines the annual Columbus Arts Festival. www. columbusartsfestival.org CAPA Summer Movie Series June 10-Aug. 7 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Films on the calendar for June at the 46th annual CAPA Summer Movie Series include Singin’ in the Rain (June 10-12), Mommie Dearest (June 17), Raiders of the Lost Ark (June 18-19), Rear Window (June 22-23) and Patton (June 29-30). www. capa.com Grandview Digfest June 11, 4-10:30 p.m.

Grandview Yard The sixth annual celebration of beer, wine and liquor in Grandview Heights – and around central Ohio – features a wide variety of beverages by local vendors, as

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Picnic with the Pops courtesy of Randall Schieber; Othello courtesy of Jenn Geiger; Digfest courtesy of Tri-Village Chamber Partnership

well as food and live music. www.grand viewdigfest.com Picnic with the Pops: Ch Ch Ch Changes – A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of David Bowie June 17, 8 p.m.

Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. The Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s 2016 Picnic with the Pops season begins with a David Bowie tribute, featuring hits such as “China Girl” and “Ziggy Stardust” by the legendary late rocker. www.columbus symphony.com Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival June 17-19 Creekside Gahanna Byron Stripling with the Bobby Floyd Trio, Marion Meadows with Urban Jazz Coalition, Sean Carney with Tonky de la Pena and Noah Wotherspoon are just a few of the acts lined up for this annual Gahanna happening also featuring food, craft beer and cocktails, retail vendors, a community stage and more. www.creek sidebluesandjazz.com Grove City Wine and Arts Festival June 18, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Grove City Town Center Ohio wines are the centerpiece of this signature Grove City event, also offering arts vendors, food trucks and live entertainment. www.visitgrovecityoh.com

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Picnic with the Pops: Indigo Girls June 18, 8 p.m.

Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. The folk rock duo best known for its 1989 hit “Closer to Fine” teams up with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for the second of the two-night Picnic with the Pops season kickoff. www.columbus symphony.com Worthington Arts Festival June 18-19 McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington More than 150 artists will be on hand for the 24th annual Worthington Arts Festival, with work available for purchase including sculptures, ceramics, oils, watercolors, furniture, jewelry, fiber, glass, photography and mixed media. www.worthingtonartsfestival.com Buckeye Country Superfest June 18-19 Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Dr. After the smashing success of last year’s debut event, Buckeye Country Superfest is back, featuring performances by Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Aaron Lewis and more. www.buckeye countrysuperfest.com Sting and Peter Gabriel June 21, 8 p.m.

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Actors’ Theatre of Columbus presents The Countess of Monte Cristo June 23-July 17 Schiller Park, 1069 Jaeger St. Alexandre Dumas’ swashbuckling tale of revenge gets a genderswapped update in the second show of Actors’ Theatre’s 2016 season. www.theactorstheatre.org Opera Project Columbus presents Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) June 24-26 Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany Opera Project Columbus finishes out its 2015-16 season with this show commemorating the 200th anniversary of Rossini’s well-known operatic classic. www.operaprojectcolumbus.org

ties, a PBJ & Jazz concert at the Topiary Park, a screening of The Lorax, an author talk with novelist David Baldacci and an exhibition featuring old books recycled into works of art. www.columbuslibrary.org Shadowbox Live presents The Best of Shadowbox 2016 Through Sept. 3 Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front St. Highlights of Shadowbox’s 2016 season are brought to the forefront at this summer showcase. www.shadowboxlive.org

Picnic with the Pops: Melissa Etheridge June 25, 8 p.m.

Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. Singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge – she of “I Want to Come Over,” “I’m the Only One,” “Come to my Window,” “Angels Would Fall,” “Breathe” and more – joins forces with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. www.columbussymphony.com Grand Opening Celebration June 25-26 Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave. After an extensive renovation project, the library’s main branch is finally ready to reopen. Festivities include a celebration with live entertainment and special activi-

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Sting & Peter Gabriel courtesy of York Tillyer; Buckeye Country Superfest courtesy of the Schottenstein Center; Melissa Etheridge courtesy of Paul Castro

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National Kidney Foundation®

An Evening in Tuscany at Villa Milano Thursday, June 16, 2016

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Mingle with celebrities, enjoy samples from the best restaurants in Central Ohio and partake in auctions while providing funding for life-saving programs and services for those with kidney disease.

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Restaurants

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Buckeye Vodka, Copious, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Kona Grill, Little Italy Pizza, P.F. Chang’s, Pure Imagination Chocolatier, Richie’s New York Corner Deli, Southern Wine & Spirits, Coppa Gelato, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Tito’s Vodka, RNDC, Vintage Wines, The Refectory, The Wine Bistro, Fado Irish Pub, Whole Foods, Heidleberg, Sketchbook Wines w/C&GC, Melt Bar & Grilled and more.

Celebrities

Antonio Watson, Ben Buchanan, Branden Joe, Brandon Fuss-Cheatham, Mike Kilburn, Dallas Lauderdale, Dee Miller, Dimitrious Stanley, Drew Lavender, George Reese, Granville Waiters, Greg Oden, Jake Ballard, James "Buster" Douglas, James Cotton, Jamie Wood, Jason Singleton, Jermaine Tate, Jessica Davenport, JJ Sullinger, Josh Huston, Kirk Barton, Layne Dreven, Maria Durant, Matt Terwilliger, Martina Ellerbe, Michael "Buster" Tillman, Mike Wiley, NeShaun Coleman, Pete Shier, Rick Smith, Scoonie Penn, Shamar Herron, Suzi Rapp, Terence Dials, Treg Lee, Velimir Radinovic, William White, Will Dudley and Zach Boren.

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CRITIQUE With Michael McEwan

The Painter’s Eye

Featuring Interior of the Oude Kirk, Delft by Cornelis de Man

“I CALL ARCHITECTURE ‘FROZEN

music,’” said German writer and philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and architecture featured prominently in a number of Dutch artists’ paintings.

Laine Snyder, executive director of the Zanesville Museum of Art, selected this stunning example of interior painting – The Interior of Oude Kerk, Delft (ca. 1660, oil on canvas, 41 x 48 ¼ in.) – from the Dutch Golden Age, roughly the entire 17th century, including artists such as Rembrandt, Frans Hals and Johannes Vermeer (who is buried in this very church).

A successful artist of the Delft School, Cornelis de Man (Dutch, 1621-1706 painted this subject many times. The Columbus Museum of Art’s version is one of my favorites, mainly for the striking lights near the center of the painting. The soaring repeating arches give this fairly large painting a great sense of rhythm.

Though the art instruction was of a very high level in Holland, de Man had traveled to France and Italy for a nine-year period to further his considerable skills.

The Zanesville Museum of Art will present the 72nd Ohio Annual Exhibition June 16-Aug. 26.

The 72nd Ohio Annual Exhibition celebrates the Zanesville Museum’s commitment to discovering, encouraging and recognizing Ohio’s finest artists and artisans.

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Ohio artists in all stages of their careers.

In 2015, more than 100 artists vied for the opportunity to exhibit their work at the museum and earn the title Best in Show.

Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery recent exhibition Artists of the Winding Road A-Z featured several outstandingly Zanesville artists.

The Zanesville Artist Colony First Friday Art walks this summer are July 1 and Aug. 5.

Clusters of studios are open to visitors.

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Cornelis de Man, Interior of Oude Kerk, Delft, circa 1660, Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio: Museum Purchase, Howald Fund II.

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

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