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Love is an Open

DORA

X FOLLOWING THE ENACTMENT of a 2015 state law, central Ohio communities began creating areas where open container restrictions are loosened, allowing people to buy, carry and drink alcoholic beverages in specified outdoor areas.

These Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas, or DORAs, come in various sizes and locations with varying limitations. But the goal is the same: to boost local economies. DORAs aim to boost foot traffic into town centers to create thriving social hubs that can benefit local businesses.

Designated sip and stroll areas pair well with community events

By Brandon Klein

“DORAs can be a safe, fun way to get residents and visitors alike involved in Columbus’ unique neighborhoods,” says Brian Ross, CEO of Experience Columbus. “It’s the nature of a DORA to increase foot traffic to local businesses and restaurants, and that’s something from which every community can benefit.”

Take a look at the unique appeals of DORA locations in different communities and the best times of year to consider stopping by each.

Arena District

Arena District

www.arenadistrict.com/dora Where: Along Nationwide Boulevard in the district When: From three hours before the start of every Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Clippers or Columbus Crew home game until midnight (in addition to select special events) Not only did the Arena District gain its third stadium in 2021 with the arrival of the Crew at Lower.com Field, it gained a new way for people to appreciate this popular Columbus district. Sports fans can enjoy a cold beer or cocktails from Betty’s Bar, Nada and seven other participating establishments before cheering on their favorite team.

“There’s no doubt in my mind that our already vibrant sports community and unique restaurants can strengthen each other even further through the area’s DORA partnership,” Ross says. “The outcome thus far certainly seems to be positive for our community.”

Bexley

www.bexley.org/dora Where: East Main Street between Alum Creek and South Cassingham Road When: 4-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Known as the Bexley Patio, residents and visitors can grab drinks from seven participating bars and restaurants, including Brassica, Rusty Bucket and Harvest Pizza. The DORA grew out of city offi6

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Bexley

cials’ decision to allow restaurants to use sidewalks for expanded dining space during the pandemic.

“We saw it as an opportunity to continue supporting the restaurants in our community and allow even more opportunity to social distance,” says Sam Metcalf, Bexley’s communications and community affairs manager.

The city’s outdoor summer movie series, Main Event and Fourth of July celebrations pair well with the DORA, in addition to non-city organized events such as Bexley Brewfest.

Dublin

www.dublinohiousa.gov/dora Where: Historic Dublin and Bridge Park, not including the Dublin Link bridge When: 4-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 4-10 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 1-10 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday It’s a tale of two DORAs in Dublin: one in Historic Dublin and the other at Bridge Park. Following a successful pilot in 2021, Dublin officials made the DORA a permanent addition to the area, allowing visitors to grab beverages from 26 establishments including the Pearl, North High Brewing and Dublin Village Tavern.

Dublin Public Information Officer Shirley Blaine says events such as the Dublin Irish Festival, St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Memorial Tournament benefit from the DORA. Businesses are also able to make requests to Dublin City Council for extended hours during special events.

Gahanna

www.gahanna.gov/cora Where: The Creekside District

Dublin

Gahanna

When: 3-11 p.m. MondayWednesday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Thursday-Sunday Sub in “Creekside” for “Designated,” and you get the CORA, which allows patrons of the Creekside District to enjoy beverages outside from five area establishments, including Barrel & Boar, Local Cantina and Signatures Mill Stone Tavern.

Although the CORA is suspended during some large events – such as Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival, Taste of Gahanna and Creekside Hops & Vines Festival – it is in effect for the Midweek at the Creek(side) summer music series and Creekside Luminary Walk in December.

“Even winter events, like the recent holiday lights and Luminary Walk, were great for our business as people ordered drinks to take outside,” says Brandon Ferguson, general manager of Barrel & Boar.

“I even had to hire another bartender to keep up with outdoor events that bring CORA orders. Due to the CORA, people end up spending more money and more time in Creekside.”

Grove City

www.grovecityohio.gov/topic/dora Where: Along Broadway, roughly from Civic Place to Cleveland Avenue When: 2-11:59 p.m. Monday-Saturday Grove City’s DORA was one of the first in central Ohio with year-round hours. Grove City Brewing Co. & Plum Run Winery, Hop Yard 62 and Plank’s on Broadway are among the seven establishments offering drink options for patrons.

Grove City

“We now have another tool to add that extra layer to entice people to come downtown, shop and eat,” says Andy Furr, executive director of Heart of Grove City, which organizes several events in the city’s Town Center.

The DORA has paired well with Heart of Grove City’s Food Truck Festival and Shop Hop, the Bourbon Tasting and Tacos & Tequila events.

The DORA is also active during the Mistletoe Market, and some DORA businesses have promoted it as an added bonus to the city’s Arts in the Alley Music and Arts Festival event, which takes place in September.

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Hilliard

Hilliard

www.hilliardohio.gov/dora Where: Old Hilliard When: Noon-9 p.m. daily, June 1-Oct. 31 In Old Hilliard, it’s the summer of DORA. The DORA there has been in effect each summer since Hilliard City Council gave approval in 2017. The initial approval allowed a Thursday-night only DORA tied to the city’s Celebration at the Station summer concert series, says David Ball, Hilliard’s director of community relations. That aimed to draw residents and visitors into the downtown area as part of the city’s economic revitalization efforts for the historic district.

Powell

Worthington

The DORA expanded to five days a week in 2020 to allow for safe and socially distanced outdoor seating, Ball says. After a warm response from community members, it became a daily option in 2021.

In addition to Celebration at the Station, residents and visitors can make use of the DORA for events held at the nearby Franklin County Fairgrounds or during Old Hilliardfest, a street fair held the second Saturday of each September.

New Albany City Council approved in November a DORA that will encompass portions of the New Albany Village Center, Market Square Development, Rose Run Park, the city’s arts district and Market Street.

Adrienne Joly, New Albany’s director of administrative services, says the DORA will play host to events including New Albany’s Thursday farmers’ market in the summer, Pelotonia, Oktoberfest and the Fourth of July.

The DORA will enhance the concert experiences at the Charleen and Charles Hinson Amphitheater and Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, Joly adds. There are four establishments with liquor permits that are located in and likely to join the DORA.

New Albany

www.newalbanyohio.org Where: A confluence of Market Street, East Dublin-Granville Road and Main Street When: 5-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday

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Details are still being finalized, but the New Albany DORA is expected to launch this spring.

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Powell

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2022 Performances

Where: Downtown Powell When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Thursday-Sunday Approved in late 2019, Powell’s DORA now offers 18 different liquor establishments including Monte Carlo Italian Kitchen, Nocterra Brewing Co. and Gallo’s Tap Room. The DORA has been paired with community events, including Powell’s first-ever summer concert series in 2021.

This year, the city expects to bring back signature events that had been halted by the pandemic, such as Powell Festival, which takes place in late June. Powell has also created new events with the intention to pair them with the DORA. Third Fridays on the Green now hosts food trucks, live entertainment and activities, and a St. Patrick’s Day event will take place from 6-9 p.m. March 18.

Westerville

Westerville

Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays events that run from May through October.

“It encourages patrons to slow down and stay a while to enjoy the shops of Uptown Westerville,” says Lynn Aventino, executive director of Uptown Westerville Inc. “It is very popular to use during Westerville’s Fourth Friday festivals (May through October), where, in addition to all of the wonderful Uptown shops, there are over 100 pop-up vendors, live entertainment, food trucks and other family fun activities.”

In addition, the event has been a boost for the city’s holiday tree lighting ceremony and holiday shopping in Uptown.

Aventino says there are hopes to expand DORA to include the Uptown Westerville Farmers Market as well.

www.westerville.org/aboutwesterville/community-resources/ uptown-westerville-dora

Worthington

Where: Uptown Westerville

Where: Downtown Worthington

When: 5-10 p.m. Thursday-Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday

When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily

The former Dry Capital of the World turned its historic Uptown Westerville into a sip and stroll playground for residents and visitors last year. With 10 liquor establishments in the area, the DORA has helped increase foot traffic during the pandemic and offered an alternative to Polaris Fashion Place and Easton Town Center, says Rob Rishel, the city’s economic development coordinator.

The DORA complements events organized by Uptown Westerville Inc., such as the Uptown Cookie Walk in February, the Westerville Art Hop in April and Mt.

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Created in 2017 to support Worthington’s outdoor dining and downtown businesses and enhance community events, the DORA was expanded last year in response to the pandemic.

“Community organizations hold a number of events in the DORA that were enhanced, including the Picnic with the Partnership, Market Day Festival, Chocolate Walk, Illuminated Shopping, Sunday Fundays and many more,” says Anne Brown, Worthington’s communications director. CS Brandon Klein is the digital editor. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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HEALTH

Bindle of Joy

Performing arts organizations use app and other methods to deal with COVID-19 resurgence

By Brandon Klein Photo courtesy of Lydia Miller

AS CENTRAL OHIOANS continue to grap-

ple with the complications of COVID-19, the local performing arts scene continues to take precautions to keep event attendees safe. Keeping track of those requirements across different venues can seem confusing, but some Columbus venues have turned to technology to simplify the process.

CAPA, which requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test

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to attend events, has implemented a free smartphone app called Bindle that allows attendees to upload their vaccine status or test results in advance.

The app, though not required, makes it quicker and more convenient for staff to verify vaccination or test results and eliminates the burden of repeatedly having to show vaccination card and ID. That speeds up the entry process for all attendees.

The Bindle entry pass is accepted at all CAPA venues, including the Ohio Theatre, the Palace Theatre, the Southern Theatre, the Lincoln Theatre, the Drexel Theatre, the Riffe Center’s Davidson Theatre and three studio theatres, as well as select performances at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts.

“CAPA has been encouraged with the growing number of patrons using the Bindle app,” says Rolanda Copley, spokes-

woman for CAPA. “Feedback we’ve received is that it does make entry quicker and is easy to use. We would encourage anyone headed for our venues to check it out ahead of their arrival.”

The app does not require biometrics, and no personal health information is shared with Bindle or the venue. Patrons can also show their paper vaccination cards or types of records if they’re not interested in or unable to use the app.

Since October, CAPA – along with participating organizations such as BalletMet, Chamber Music Columbus and Chamber Music Connection – have required proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for attendees ages 12 and older.

Though requirements vary from venue to venue, either proof of vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours is common.

Many organizations also require masks.

CATCO, which hosts performances at the Riffe Center Theatre complex, also requires actors and production staff to wear masks and practice social distancing during rehearsals in addition to testing for COVID-19 three times a week.

Other organizations have taken additional steps, too.

At ProMusica Chamber Orchestra performances, guests can opt for a socially distanced seating section. Similarly, Shadowbox Live’s Brewery District venue only sells full tables and has reduced capacity to allow for increased space between seating.

Precautions have also affected the performances themselves such as those by Jazz Arts Group (JAG).

“We’re also presenting our events this season without intermissions so as to keep people from doing too much ‘close gathering’ while in attendance,” says Terence Womble, director of marketing and communications for JAG. Following a rise in cases associated with the Omicron variant, some organizations have had to adapt further to ensure safety. In January, Broadway in Columbus had to postpone one performance of Cats because of positive cases within the touring company.

Chamber Music Columbus had planned to host February master classes for scholarship students as open to the public but, out of an abundance of caution, eliminated the open attendance, says Mark Krausz, marketing committee chair for the ensemble. CS Brandon Klein is the digital editor. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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financing the dream

Better Assets

Building a more tax-efficient portfolio

By Cameron Carr

TAX SEASON OFFICIALLY comes just once

a year, but it’s not the only time to think about how taxes impact your portfolio.

You can work throughout the year to make Tax Day a more pleasant holiday and avoid any surprises. If nothing else, this is a good time to check and improve your financial strategy for the next year.

Making your portfolio more tax-efficient is an easy way to increase your worth. And it’s not just that you’ll see less of your earnings going to taxes; keeping that money in your investments will lead to compounding returns.

This means that investment planning to minimize tax losses can have short-term benefits at the end of the tax year and also as you look toward long-term goals such as retirement, supporting children in college or purchasing property.

“People don’t always think about the tax implications of their investments,” says Joseph Panfil, managing directorinvestments for Bibler Finney Panfil Private Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. “If we can mitigate the amount of taxes that people are paying, at the end of the day, they’re generally going to hit their goals much faster.”

Panfil says a more tax-hardy financial strategy starts with diversifying a portfolio so its assets are spread between both taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.

Tax-advantaged accounts would include individual retirement accounts or a 401(k). Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s take

after-tax contributions but allow investments to then grow tax-free. Traditional IRAs and 401(k)s use before-tax contributions and may be tax-deductible. It’s often considered wise to max out the possible contribution amounts for these accounts as that limits the exposure to taxes.

“In my opinion, that’s free money,” says Ryan Bibler, managing director-investments for Bibler Finney Panfil Private Wealth Management Group. “A lot of times, you’re also getting a (matching contribution) from the company you work with.”

Employers that match 401(k) contributions or contribute via a profit-sharing plan, Bibler says, make those accounts all the more appealing.

Better Investing, Better Results While prioritizing tax-advantaged accounts may be well-known advice, it’s just as important to make smart decisions in taxable accounts. In addition to being taxed on gains from selling an investment, you can also be taxed on capital gains or dividends from an investment even if you didn’t sell any assets.

“One of the biggest things you want to do is look and see if you own mutual funds in your brokerage account,” says Vincent Finney, managing director-investments for Bibler Finney Panfil Private Wealth Management Group. “That’s probably the biggest surprise people are going to get.”

Mutual funds can include a mixture of stocks, bonds and other assets. Because

mutual funds are handled by a money manager with money from individual investors, those investors may not be aware of all the transactions taking place with assets inside a fund.

Often, gains from mutual funds are reinvested. Those earnings are still taxed.

Additionally, sales within a fund can lead to taxes even if there aren’t gains for the account as a whole.

“The client’s stuck wondering, ‘I didn’t trade anything, how is it that I owe all this money in capital gains taxes?’” Bibler says.

“There are certain types of investments that don’t have that. We call it a tax drag.”

Assets such as exchange-traded funds, index funds and individual stocks aren’t subject to the same surprise tax implications.

“You literally have to buy or sell them to have capital gains put on,” Bibler says.

“You have much more control. … With a normal mutual fund, you don’t have any say in the matter.”

Even if an investor anticipates gains and is looking to minimize the tax impact, tax loss harvesting is one of the most common tools to counter that effect. To offset the assets with positive returns, an investor can sell assets that have lost value. Often, an investor will take the proceeds from those sales and re-invest into similar investments.

“That’s a way for you to realize a tax loss while something is down, but you stay invested,” Panfil says. “You’re selling low and buying a like investment, so you would then get the recovery of something similar.” continued on page 15

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on the scene

Keeping Jazz Alive

A Columbus nonprofit’s innovative approach to promoting jazz music

By Megan Roth Photos courtesy of A Tribe for Jazz and Kenny Harris, Jr.

IN AUGUST 2021, A Tribe for Jazz estab-

lished itself with a mission to preserve the legacy and advance the future of jazz music through visual storytelling, performances, and community education and engagement. The Columbus nonprofit focuses on presenting jazz musicians in creative settings that elevate the musical form while providing opportunities for education.

Bruce Halliburton, director of client relations and engagement, says his inspiration for the organization stemmed from the lack of access to jazz music in Columbus and the lack of focus on the visual aspects of the art.

“In following (jazz) artists, I really saw them in a high way musically,” he says.

“But I didn’t see the same presence in the marketplace about how they looked digitally or how the video content looked.

Production still from Legacy.

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The focus was on the music, but there was no real focus on the brand identification on a consistent basis.”

Halliburton teamed up with Stephanie Matthews, now executive director of the organization, who brings experience as a photographer and creative director to emphasize the visual aspect of performances.

“When we work with these artists, our desire is to create work that equals the passion and creativity that they laid forth as musicians,” she says.

Thus far, A Tribe for Jazz has produced creative film projects to showcase artists, hosted jazz events throughout Columbus, and held virtual events and performances.

One of the organization’s biggest projects was a film collaboration with American-Filipino saxophonist Jon Irabagon, Legacy Jon Irabagon, A Solo Tenor Odyssey. Working with Irabagon, named one of New York City’s 25 Jazz Icons by Time Out New York, was a major milestone for the organization. The 46-minute film combines Irabagon’s music with stories and visuals to create a multidimensional piece of art.

Upon the release of the film, Matthews realized the educational value it could have thanks to the use of color theory and other production techniques. In addition to making the film available to stream online, A Tribe for Jazz has partnered with CoverMyMeds

to show the film in some Columbus City Schools on the west side.

“The children watch the film in their music classes and then there’s an interpretation aspect, an arts component and discussions,” Matthews says. “All that helps in terms of self-growth and self-preservation.”

The organization has also worked with pianist Fabian Almazan and his wife, bassist Linda May Han Oh. A Tribe for Jazz organized a private performance by the couple at Graves Piano and Organ Co. in north Columbus and brought in a film crew to record the set.

Matthews says the film captured the duo in a way that had not been done before.

Though A Tribe for Jazz has been working with musicians from outside the Buckeye State, the teams involved in films and performances, as well as the venues used, are intentionally local. Matthews says

BETTER ASSETS continued from page 12

Fabian Almazan and Lindy May Han Oh performing at Graves Piano and Organ Co.

After receiving 1099 tax forms and brokerage statements, it’s a good time to go back through and look for records of capital gains within a mutual fund or assess for missed opportunities to harvest tax losses.

That process is something a retail investor can do on their own to gain a better understanding, but financial advisors can also advise on making decisions appropriate for an individual portfolio.

The key takeaway is that avoiding unnecessary taxes can be similarly important to maximizing potential gains.

“It’s not necessarily what return you make, it’s what return you keep,” Bibler says. “That can be considerable depending on how you’re investing.” CS Wells Fargo Advisors is not a legal or tax advisor.

Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and nonbank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.

Claire Miller is an editor at CityScene Media Group.

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the organization is proud to showcase the work of Columbus creative professionals through its projects.

“We are very much excited about elevating the Columbus-based professionals in our space,” she says. “It’s easy to source people from New York or L.A., but it’s also about showing love back to our community and giving those folks opportunities.”

Halliburton is pleased with the foundation the organization laid in 2021 and is looking forward to continued growth in 2022.

He says the organization will continue working with the Irabagon, Almazan and Oh, as well as bringing jazz musicians to Columbus by developing a performance series and a festival concept. CS Megan Roth is a editorial senior assistant. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Photo by Ray Lavoie. Story photos courtesy of Ray Lavoie, High Horse Vegan Pizza Co. and Yellow Brick Pizza

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Through

THICK

and

THIN

Central Ohio pizza satisfies just about every preference Columbus is a mecca for food – from food trucks and fast casual to gourmet and farm-to-table.

And pizza in the capital city is no different.

In the ’90s, Columbus earned the title of pizza capital of the world, according to Jim Ellison’s Columbus Pizza: A Slice of History. Today, the challenge isn’t finding the best pizza in Columbus, it’s choosing a personal favorite from the city’s many styles. Thick or thin, round or square, we’ve broken down some of Columbus’ most loved pies.

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THICK Chicago One local joint taking on the iconic Chicago style of pizza is Yellow Brick Pizza. It’s become well known for offering an extra-thick pie option: Tristano’s Chicagostyle stuffed pizza.

Yellow Brick piles mozzarella cheese between two layers of pizza dough and tops it with chunky red sauce, Romano cheese and oregano. The thick, golden outer crust anchors an equally deep layer of cheese.

Yellow Brick pizza operates in Franklinton and is slated to open a booth in the Trolley District’s new East Market.

For a Chicago-bred take on the deep dish, try Giordano’s. The Polaris pizzeria serves pies that follow the stuffed pizza tradition Giordano’s has followed since its 1974 founding in the Windy City.

Detroit Detroit-style pizza is an airy pan pizza topped with a crispy layer of cheese around the entire crust.

Closely related to Sicilian-style pizza, the deep rectangular pans of Detroit-style

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DiCarlo's Pizza

pies allegedly date back to those used by factory workers. On Detroit-style pizzas, caramelized edge-to-edge cheese is coved with toppings and chunky sauce.

Square Slice Pizzeria, which debuted in Old North Arcade last fall, makes 8-inch by 10-inch focaccia from scratch as the

foundation of its pizza, which comes outs fluffy and chewy. Jet’s Pizza, with origins in the suburbs of Detroit, prides itself on serving pizzas with a light center and crispy edges.

Ohio Valley It’s deceiving to call this Steubenville creation thick. The crust isn’t much thicker than that of a traditional New York-style slice, but the edges rise up to create a ledge around the rectangular pies. That’s necessary to keep on the generous amount of cheese that’s added after the pizza leaves the oven.

“We’re not supposed to be thick,” says co-owner Anna DiCarlo. “If you go and you eat it and it’s thick, it’s wrong. It’s not thick, it’s not thin and it’s crunchy.

It’s so unique.”

If we had a crunch section, that might be where Ohio Valley-style pizza belongs – less like a cracker and more like crispy Italian bread. Its origin is a popular bread recipe used by style originator DiCarlo’s when it pioneered the pizza in 1945.

The process includes large baking sheet pans that trace back to the cookie trays used in DiCarlo’s origins as a bakery. The dough and sauce are cooked first, followed with freshly-shredded provolone cheese and pepperoni added in the box right before it’s handed to customers.

The style has been gaining in popularity beyond the Ohio Valley. The Greater Columbus area, already home to DiCarlo’s pizzerias in Hilliard and the Short North, will add a Westerville location in early March.

“One guy wrote to me and said, ‘I grew up in the Ohio Valley, I’ve lived in Westerville for 20 years now, I can’t wait for my kids to grow up on your pizza just like I grew up on it as a kid,’” says Westerville franchise owner Mike Carlson. “I don’t think people write that kind of thing for a Pizza Hut or a Little Caesars.”

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New York Pizza’s beginnings in America are generally traced to the heavy concentration of Italian immigrants in New York City in the late 19th century. That tradition has made New York’s take on pizza the gold standard: thin crust, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni on top.

There’s no shortage of New York-style pizza in Columbus. Paulie Gee’s, located in the Short North, came from Brooklyn in 2016, and the shop’s wood-fired pizzas are still true to New York. Borgata Pizza Café sticks to a simple take on the style at its locations in north Columbus, Worthington and Italian Village. Mikey’s Late Night Slice delivers New York-style with added flair, including signature spicy pepperoni and a unicorn dipping sauce.

Columbus Also known as simply Ohio-style, this style is a staple of the Columbus pizza scene. Columbus-style pizza comes on an extra thin, crispy crust. Above that, it’s all about the toppings. These pizzas don’t waste any space that could be used for toppings. Massey’s Pizza is known for totally covering pies in slightly overlapping pepperoni.

Massey’s Chief Marketing Officer Rich Folk says this style has become a tradition for many Ohio natives.

“People grow up with it and it becomes part of their family culture,” he says. “They want to pass it on to their kids.”

True Columbus-style pizza comes cut in rectangles, as is common in the Midwest, but these slices are noticeably smaller than those from pies served in Ohio Valley-style or other neighboring traditions.

You can find these pizzas made with cornmeal to keep the bottom from burning, smaller pepperonis than on traditional Italian-style pizza and plenty of other variations. Donatos Pizza is known for extra-thin, almost cracker-like crust.

Tommy’s Pizza may leave a little room at the edge on top, but still features the crispy crust signature to Columbus-style pizza.

Wood-fired At least as thin as New York-style, wood-fired pizza has grown increasingly synonymous with gourmet. These pizzas cook extra crispy on the bottom due to the heat of the flame and thin dough, and have an almost smoky flavor to the crust.

It’s no coincidence that this artisanal approach to pizza coincides with local ingredients and unique toppings. Harvest Pizzeria – with locations in the Brewery District, Bexley, Clintonville and Dublin – uses only locally sourced ingredients. Menu items include a Spicy Yuma pizza – which includes jalapeno, corn and chorizo – and an almond pesto pizza that’s topped with artichoke, spinach and mozzarella.

Goremade Pizza, another popular woodfired choice favoring local ingredients, serves out of Italian Village. CS

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Alternatives Pizzerias of all kinds are expanding options for people with different dietary preferences and restrictions.

Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free or just a flexitarian looking to reduce meat or wheat consumption, there are plenty of options available in central Ohio.

Donatos has responded happily to that trend in recent years, says Cynthia Ottavio, director of research and development at the locally based pizza chain.

In general, she says, focus has shifted with Generation Z toward an appetite that cares about what’s good for our bodies and the world in general.

“People want more sustainability,” Ottavio says.

Donatos introduced cauliflowercrust pizza and plant-based sausage a couple years ago, the latter performing well enough to justify the launch of plant-based pepperoni this year. Ottavio says Donatos’ innovation team sampled dozens of types of plant-based pepperoni, the brand’s No. 1 topping on a pizza, before selecting the one offered by Field Roast, a plant-based artisanal meat and cheese brand.

Ottavio noted that the pepperoni stood out to Donatos based on its similarity to the real thing, with rich flavor and charring on the edges.

“The texture is hardly any different than (real) pepperoni,” she says.

Many other pizzerias have added gluten free or vegan cheese options.

However, High Horse Vegan Pizza Co. makes vegan pizza the priority.

The online-only pizzeria sticks to the delicious tradition of greasy cheesy pizza, though. Pepperoni, chorizo, buffalo chicken – High Horse delivers classic flavors without the meat.

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Season of the Switch Bathroom remodel improves closet and shower spaces – by swapping their locations

By Garth Bishop Photos courtesy of Stellar Construction

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hen the remodel of this Westervillearea master suite began, the bathroom was dedicating far too much space to an outdated bathtub, while the two closets and the hallway between them were much too compact.

Eight weeks later, the former bathroom is a spacious walk-in closet, and the former hallway/closet space is a much more contemporary bathroom. The two spaces completely traded places, and the result is a bath area that far better suits the home.

The Orange Township house was built in 1993 and, until last year, the bathroom showed it. The biggest tell was a great big bathtub gobbling up real estate in the corner, though the floor tile patterns and mirror treatments certainly didn’t help.

“They had the big corner tub and they had all this unused floor space in the middle of the bathroom that’s just a waste,” says Steller Construction owner Bryan Lipps, who managed the project.

The homeowners were more interested in a sizable shower and storage-friendly vanity area. They also wanted more from their closets; those two cramped spaces on either side of the hallway weren’t going to cut it any longer.

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built-in shelving and an island in the center. Meanwhile, the old closet space now has a straight vanity – the old one had a 90-degree angle smack in the middle, which caused no end of inconvenience in the mornings – as well as a huge walk-in shower with all the accoutrements.

Though the new bathroom certainly has its share of highlights, the centerpiece is unquestionably the shower. Measuring 52 inches by 84 inches, it sports a zeroentry design with a stone threshold and marble tile – no need for a door – and it takes up the space previously occupied by one of the closets.

“The stone thresholds in the shower are all coordinated with the countertops,

so they’ve got that custom quartz tied in through the bathroom,” Lipps says.

Other points of note include the linear drain, which is in a metal finish that matches the shower valve hardware, and the recessed niches throughout. A heated bar keeps hanging towels warm as soon as someone steps out of the shower, while multiple shower heads establish its modern character.

The vanity, meanwhile, now clocks in at 129 inches, with two sinks and a significant increase in cabinetry.

One of the biggest challenges of the remodel process was the installation of two new skylights. It was a time-consuming process, Lipps says, but the skylights bring

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in an enormous amount of natural light now, and natural light was a priority for the homeowners.

Other highlights of the bathroom itself include: • New hardwood flooring with custom inlays, replacing the dated tiling • New lighting throughout the space, including backlighting for the mirrors • Pocket doors connecting the bathroom to the master bedroom • Custom electrical outlets inside the cabinets for more convenient charging The 120-square-foot closet is a room unto itself. Custom organizers line the walls, offering the homeowners all the convenience they can handle for organizing clothes and accessories.

And no description of the room can omit the closet island, a concept that has been growing in popularity. The island can be used for ironing or laying out multiple outfits, and it’s equipped with a pullout bench to make it easier to put on shoes.

“If we have enough room and there’s enough space in the middle, it’s just a great area,” Lipps says. CS Garth Bishop is a contributing editor. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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A Yard Day’s Night Big ideas for outdoor spaces

By Claire Miller Photos courtesy of Cameron Carr and Inalee Tan

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he rising popularity of outdoor living spaces predates the pandemic, but interest has grown even more as people look for ways to get comfortable without leaving home or entertain guests without going inside.

Eighty-two percent of homeowners surveyed by Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens for its 2021 Outdoor Living Report said they were more interested in updating their outdoor living spaces now than they were before the pandemic.

Inalee Tan, owner of Thomas General Contracting Corp. in Johnstown, specializes in outdoor spaces. She’s in the process of upgrading her own space to best accommodate relaxation and entertaining family.

“I believe that, when someone wants to do an outdoor space, find what’s really important to them, it shouldn’t be a cookie cutter,” Tan says. “I’m totally against that. Look at the space, Outdoor living spaces can be personalized in a variety of imagine what it is you different ways.

There are many materials on the market want here. What do that fit this need, including concrete and you want the space to do?”

The intention for the space guides many Dekton, which can mimic many different of the decisions that need to be made, Tan materials. Tan is installing concrete counsays, whether the main priority is relax- tertops and concrete furniture in her space. ation, activity or something else.

Personal Touches Tan is adding several personal touches Firepits & Fireplaces Firepits are still hot items to have to her backyard space, including a founin backyards. However, if you’re tain with a Chinese gate to welcome thinking about upgrading or further health, wealth and happiness, along with incorporating one into your space, brass plates to commemorate her and her think about more sustainable options partner’s ancestors.

The forces of wind, fire, earth and metal such as a gas firepit or an electric fire table over the traditional wood- or will also be incorporated into her design, with a feng shui element contributing to coal-burning contraptions.

Fireplace and firepits can be built in the construction of the space. and around a space as the focal point, or one of the focal points, creating a Luxury Spaces solution for heating on chilly evenings Another emerging trend is adding maas well as a gathering space. Solo Stove jor luxury items to entertainment zones, firepits, which first appeared in 2011, including outdoor bars with dishwashers, have quicky grown into a popular and beer kegs, fridges and big grills, as well as relatively smoke-free option. large televisions.

Some upgrades don’t require technology and can increase the natural ambience of Outdoor Kitchens Durability is very important to an outdoor space. Tan recently tore out her homeowners making decisions for an swimming pool to make room for a pergola, outdoor kitchen, the Brown Jordan poll a key piece of shading once summer comes found. Everyday wear and tear and re- around. A moving water feature can add Inalee Tan erected several pergolas to shade silience against the elements edged out soothing tranquility to an outdoor area. CS her backyard. One shown here has a built-in considerations over price. firepit to create a natural space to gather.

This is no doubt a consideration for Claire Miller is an editor at CityScene Media Group.

Tan is one third of the way through her outdoor outdoor kitchens in Ohio backyards. Feedback welcome at cmiller@cityscenemediagroup.com. living project.

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Home Is Where the Art Is Artists thrive in home studio spaces

By Cameron Carr Photos courtesy of Laurie Clements and Michael Bush

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hen Michael Bush set out to purchase a new home in 2021, he knew it would have to have space for his art.

Even his real estate agent made sure any house would have proper space.

After years of uncertainty about committing to a home studio, Bush decided to forgo the cost of renting a home and studio space.

“I think that I had a fear that having work that close to me would also damper my creative side and make me a little selfconscious of what I’m doing,” he says. “But it was the opposite. I don’t really have any drawbacks to it at this point.”

For Bush, moving his practice home has made work more convenient and accessible.

He used to make almost daily trips to the studio. If an idea came to him, but he didn’t have time to make the trip, he would have to wait and hope inspiration remained.

Now, he can easily get sucked into his artwork at will.

“When you’re at home, that creative juice can hit while you’re at dinner,” Bush

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says. “I think I underestimated that point in the past. Having the space and the ability to do that now makes it a lot easier.”

For Laurie Clements, who has worked from her current home studio for eight years, the ability to work at any time is the greatest benefit.

“Painting in your jammies, making dinner at 7 while you still have a brush in your hand is definitely nice,” she says. “It’s in my space. In the middle of a painting, you might set it aside for a couple of days, but you keep walking by it all the time and, in that moment, you problem-solve.”

Clements’ space is designed to accommodate her needs in the moment. A tall ceiling gives ample wall space and a combination of movable easels makes adjusting a cinch. Large windows overlooking her yard give the room some natural light.

For many painters, space is a vital issue as completed and in-progress works need somewhere to go. Clements keeps a second gallery room to store her works as they move among exhibitions. Bush, whose process involves spray paint and manipulations of water and acrylic paint, uses his garage for the messier steps in the process.

Clements stresses that there are few, if any, requirements to create a studio at home. An area where an artist can work without concern of damage or stains is wise but can often be constructed. Likewise, while more space is generally ideal, a corner or a counter is enough to get creative.

“Some people think, ‘Oh, I don’t have enough room for a studio. I can’t do that at home,’” Clements says. “Get your kitchen table if you have to. Do not let that keep you from doing what you want to do.”

Laurie Clements home studio

Being without a home studio can also be a conscious choice. Bush, who moved his studio from 400 West Rich in Franklinton, says spending more than a decade renting studio space helped connect him to an artistic community – a great potential benefit for young artists.

Now, though, he has continued community engagement through a position on the board of directors for the Franklinton Arts District and involvement with Franklinton Fridays.

“I tell people they have to do what’s best for them,” he says. “If they’re someone like me who just has these moments of, ‘Ooh, that’s what I need to do,’ then maybe this would be the best for them.” CS Claire Miller is an editor at CityScene Media Group.

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Color Me Impressed Influential color of the year choices favor subdued hues

By Sophia Englehart

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he beginning of 2022 brought with it new ideas for redecorating and redesigning. For those trying to figure out where to start, major brands’ color of the year choices offer inspiration.

From wall paint to home décor, these recommendations lean toward natural and subdued hues. CS

Sophia Englehart is an editorial assistant. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

Very Peri Pantone For 2022, Pantone selected an all-new shade. Very Peri, a lovely pigmented blue-purple, is a calming yet invigorating color that creates an energetic environment, though it’s still considered a neutral. This color takes a bold step in exploring home decor as we start to emerge from the isolation of the pandemic (and the winter).

“We are living in transformative times,” Pantone writes on its website. “Very Peri is a symbol of the global zeitgeist of the moment and the transition we are going through.” www.pantone.com

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Evergreen Fog Sherwin-Williams A neutral, calming shade of stone green, Evergreen Fog makes you feel as though you are lost in a quiet forest, albeit right in your living room. A nature-inspired hue, this color and other neutrals that go with it have been very popular with homeowners and influencers alike, as they offer a balance of modern and natural. www.sherwin-williams.com

October Mist Benjamin Moore This quiet, contemplative shade of sage green with a silver-gray underlay is perfect for a concentrated workspace or a cozy living room decked out with plenty of blankets and throw pillows. Much like its Sherwin-Williams counterpart, October Mist speaks to both the outdoors and the indoors, giving off a quiet, eclectic vibe that pairs well with many basic, neutral colors that have become prominent in the last year. www.benjaminmoore.com

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The Park of Roses is one of the largest public gardens in the U.S., with more than 12,000 rose specimens across hundreds of varieties. A 13-acre garden, the park features five horticultural themes as well as more than a mile of paved walkways. The park’s observation tower is a popular location for photos.

AS THE SNOW starts to melt and white turns to green, there’s no better time to take in the beauty of springtime blooms.

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and other seasonal blooms – the capital city is also home to less renowned (but no less enjoyable!) gems including Inniswood Metro Gardens and the Columbus Park of Roses.

Across 123 acres, Inniswood features more than 2,000 different species of plants throughout its streams and woodlands.

While it doesn’t contain a botanical garden, the paved paths and trails have beautifully gardened displays. Visitors can also walk, bike or hike along the garden’s trails and observe wildflowers and wildlife in more natural settings.

Statewide The Cleveland Botanical Garden features more than 10 acres of outdoor gardens. Among its themed sections, highlights include a Madagascar glasshouse with “upside down” baobab trees, Japanese garden and tranquil restorative garden.

The historic Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, located in Akron, makes for another easy trip up north. Though the estate’s 65-room Tudor revival manor house has plenty to see inside, you’ll also want to wander the 70 acres of landscaped grounds and formal gardens.

In Cincinnati, the Krohn Conservatory has a range of different plant houses, including fern, palm, desert and orchid houses. At Glenwood Garden, guests can explore an outdoor oasis with 335 acres of gardens, forest and wetlands. Glenwood features the Highfield Discovery Garden, where gardens center around wizards, trolleys and more.

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After posing with The Bean in Chicago’s Grant Park, head north to Lincoln Park Conservatory, which features four display houses: the palm house, fern room, orchid house and show house. CS Megan Roth is a senior editorial assistant.

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PEOPLE ALL OVER the world have connected to Marvel superheroes through comics, the big screen and more. Now, COSI offers an opportunity to experience that universe in person with the traveling exhibit Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes.

The 10,000-square-foot exhibition features artifacts and memorabilia from throughout Marvel’s history, including on screen and on the page.

“The exhibition is big for comic book fans and movie fans; it all ties together,” says Kristy Williams, director of communications at COSI. “It’s very diverse and broad.

When you think, ‘Oh, this is sufficient for it to end,’ you’re only halfway through.”

With over 300 items, Universe of Super Heroes showcases costumes worn in movies such as Black Panther and The Avengers, along with famous props including Thor’s hammer and Captain America’s shield.

The exhibit also features original artwork from classic comics. The rarest piece is the only known surviving page from Marvel Comics #1, published in 1939.

The span of items from Marvel’s earliest days to the more recent explosion of superhero movie popularity ensures the appeal of Universe of Super Heroes for serious and casual fans.

“To see the first Marvel comic book in there, you don’t have to be a fan to appreciate how cool that is,” Williams says.

“If you’re a movie fan, it’s really neat to see the work that goes into this. It’s very interesting just to see the intricacies that go into this. Even if you’re not a fan, there’s still plenty to see and appreciate.”

Guests can pose with statues, watch behind-the-scenes videos and participate

Clockwise from top left: Iron Man costume; costumes from Black Panther; Captain America’s costume and shield; Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir.

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“The interactive, hands-on experiences are what makes it a perfect fit for COSI,” Williams says. “It’s neat to do that as a child or as an adult, and I think the exhibition itself does a good job of appealing to all ages.”

Universe of Super Heroes opened this past November and is scheduled to remain at COSI through Sept. 5. Though the exhibition has previously made stops in cities including Chicago, Philadelphia and Seattle, Columbus is the first location to feature costumes and props from the television show WandaVision, Williams says.

Despite the emphasis on pop culture, the exhibit still fits with COSI’s typical scientific focus. Williams says Universe of Super Heroes merges pop culture and science as it looks into the science behind costumes and props from the Marvel universe.

“I see it as COSI growing and doing what is right for the community,” Williams says. “It’s good to have what’s popular with the community and share that pride and excitement for everyone.” CS

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Gallery Exhibits 934 Gallery: Brielle DuFlon, Madeleine Rhondeau-Rhodes, Sri Kodakalla. A trio of artists hailing from Virginia show together in the main gallery space. Opening reception March 4 from 7-10 p.m. March 4-April 16. Meredith Morrison. Morrison hails from Hamtramck, Michigan, and is a multi-disciplinary artist whose practice seeks to negotiate and sustain memorymaterial relationships. Morrison’s work is process-based and experimental, embedding itself in traditional fiber and craft techniques. Opening reception April 1 from 7-10 p.m. April 1-May 21. www.934gallery.org Blockfort: Reverie. An exhibition featuring Elham Bayati and Christine D’Epiro Abbott. Opening Reception 6-8 p.m. March 4. Bayati’s richly layered paintings present female figures emerging from dense floral patterns and surreal interiors. D’Epiro Abbott’s colorful works depict abstracted representations of her family’s domestic interior through printmaking methods. March 4-26. Kaleidoscope. Featuring Lindsey

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Tribelhorn’s work, which focuses on combining geometry and op art techniques to create hypnotic shapes and a kaleidoscope of colors that come alive under blacklight. Opening reception on March 4. March 4-26. Death, Taxes, 83 Gallery. The 83 Gallery team, a former Columbus art scene powerhouse, will take over multiple spaces at Blockfort, painting murals and hosting one of its now-infamous parties.

April-30. Alley Islands 2022. Blockfort’s outdoor mural festival returns.

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Brandt-Roberts Galleries: Jolene Powell: Peaks and Pinnacles. Featuring new paintings by Ohio artist Jolene Powell. Her abstracted landscapes boast sophisticated color palettes and incredible detail that hearken textiles and printmaking patterns.

March 5-27. New works by Elsa Muñoz. A Chicago-based Mexican-American artist, Muñoz draws upon her earliest encounters with the natural world to evoke senses of wonder and longing in her paintings. April 2-May 1. www.brandtrobertsgalleries.com Capital University Schumacher Gallery: When Nature Speaks. An exhibition that celebrates the decades-long friendship of painters Karen LaValley and Kirsten Bowen. Both influenced by the allure of nature’s beauty, these artists pass down generations of influences in their craft. Jan. 17-April 9.

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val. In conjunction with the Conservatory of Music 2022 NOW Music Festival, the gallery hosts a multimedia event featuring sketches from Wassily Kandinsky’s sketchbook accompanied by electronic music by juried student-composers. Jan. 17-April 26. What Were You Wearing? Sexual Assault Education and Prevention. This annual Showcase Gallery exhibit features narratives and re-creations of outfits based on experiences answering this frequently asked question of survivors. April 12-26. www.capital.edu/news-and-events/artsand-culture/schumacher-gallery

Cultural Arts Center: Jon B. Wahling Retrospective. A longtime weaving and fiber arts instructor at the Cultural Arts Center is remembered in this exhibition, which presents the incredible breadth of his artistry in wood, fiber, paper, dye and paint.

Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 1. April 1-May 7. Beauty in the Balcony. Oil enamel paint challenges the hand and delights the eye. See how one local artist has enlisted this unusual, demanding medium in pursuit of the beautiful. Opening reception Friday, April 1 from 6-8 p.m. April 1-May 7.

Decorative Arts Center of Ohio: Hindsight: The Art of Looking Back. Showcases the work of the nostalgic paintings of the Ohio folk artists of the 1800s and 1900s, known collectively as the memory painters. These artists captured the simplicity of earlier days in rural Ohio in unassuming lines and bold color palettes. Through April 24. www.decartsohio.org Dublin Arts Council: Berry van Boekel: The Top 100 2021. An exhibition of painted double portraits featuring a juxtaposition of the recorder and the one recorded.

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by appointment March 8-April 15. Collage: The Art of Recycling. Columbusbased artist N. Penney Denning composes collages from recycled images that have had a previous life in old and new photographs, magazines and printed materials that arrive at her doorstep. On view by appointment April 26-June 2. www.dublinarts.org Glass Axis: Mardi Gras Exhibition. A Mardi Gras-themed gallery exhibition.

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Hayley Gallery: Staci Friedman & Kate Morgan. Mixed media artists. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. March 12. March 12-April 6. Joe Anastasi. Nationally recognized oil painter. Opening reception April 9 from 5-8 p.m. April 9-May 10. www.local ohioart.com Highline Coffee Art Space: Manda Marble. March 2-April 30. Community Connection Show. April 2-30. www.rebecca ink.com/highlinecoffeeartspace Mac Worthington Studio, Gallery & Sculpture Park: Abstract Urban Landscapes. Featuring 50 original powerful paintings from 2019-present. March 1-31.

Sculpture Park new installations & tour.

April 1-30. www.macworthington.com Ohio Art Council’s Riffe Gallery: Quilt National ’21: The Best of Contemporary Quilts. The works in a Quilt National exhibit display a reverence for the lessons taught by the makers of the heritage quilts while expanding the boundaries of traditional quilt making by utilizing the newest materials and technologies. Through April 8. www.oac.ohio.gov/Riffe-Gallery Ohio Craft Museum: Kuumba Connections: Quilts by Contemporary African American Artists. Curated by Bettye Stull, this exhibition showcases narrative quilts by both emerging and professional African American fiber artists, who formed a group to share ideas and expertise during the isolation of the pandemic. Through April 3. www.ohiocraft.org Ohio Dominican University’s Wehrle Gallery: Women Carry the Weight of the World: Pandemic Work by Eliana Calle-

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Saari. An instructor at ODU, Saari is one of the region’s most important and recognized printmakers. Her drawings and woodcuts from time stranded in Antigua early in the pandemic depict women carrying food, bags, children and animals as a metaphor for women carrying the weight of the world. Through April 17. www.ohiodominican.edu/future-students/ student-life/the-arts-at-odu/Wehrle Open Door Art Studio & Gallery: This Inspired That. An annual exhibition where community-based artists draw from the works of Open Door artists to produce brand new pieces that exemplify the pinnacle of creative collaboration. Opening reception April 9 from 5-7 p.m. April 9-May 6. www.opendoorcolumbus.org/ open-door-art-studio Pizzuti Collection of Columbus Museum of Art: To Feel Something That Was Not of Our World. Nina Katchadourian’s immersive and deeply personal work about resourcefulness, hope and creative capacity under duress. Through April 24. Bruce Robinson: Flutterby. The longtime Columbus-based artist and educator’s images of Black athletes, musicians and dancers suggest the dynamism and grace of the body in motion. Through April 24. www. columbusmuseum.org/pizzuti-collectionof-the-columbus-museum-of-art Studios on High Gallery: Hit the Hop. Studios on High’s annual open call juried exhibition. Accepted artists are featured in a month-long show at the gallery and virtual Gallery Hop. March 5-31. www. studiosonhigh.com CS

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CAPA presents Postmodern Jukebox March 1, 7:30 p.m.

Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. This concert features the musical collective performing modern pop hits in the jazz and swing styles of the roaring ’20s. www.capa.com Arnold Sports Festival March 3-6 Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St. The Arnold Sports Festival is back with the Arnold Expo, IFBB Pro League events, the Arnold Strongman Classic, the Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships and much more. www. arnoldsportsfestival.com

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CATCO presents Luchadora!

Through March 6 The Van Fleet Theater, Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave. This kid-friendly show is set in the world of lucha libre (Mexican wrestling) and will feature themes of heritage, family bonds, being true to oneself, mystery and breaking gender barriers. www.catco.org March Gallery Hop March 5, 3 p.m.

Short North Arts District See art for sale from local galleries and products from local retailers while enjoying local restaurants and performances. www.shortnorth.org

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella March 4-6 Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. This classic tale will be performed by the Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, an organization of women

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committed to raising funds for the hospital’s Hospice and Palliative Care Program. www.capa.com

CAPA presents Alton Brown Live March 18, 7:30 p.m.

Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. This culinary variety show features cooking demos, comedy, music, science and an opportunity for volunteer participation from the audience. www.capa.com

CAPA presents Little Feat March 4, 8 p.m.

Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. Little Feat performs songs from its album Waiting for Columbus. Ida Mae opens.

VIP soundcheck experience package and VIP ticket/merch packages are available. www.capa.com Ohio Falun Dafa Association presents Shen Yun March 5-6 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Audiences are invited to experience the culture of ancient China through dance, costumes, music and visuals. www. shenyun.com Art Book Club: The Dig March 10, 7-8 p.m.; March 12, 11 a.m.-noon Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St. The Dig, by John Preston, is a historical fiction adventure that tells the story of a priceless buried treasure discovered in England on the eve of World War II. www. columbusmuseum.org

Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Liszet’s “Dante” Symphony March 18-19, 7:30 p.m.

Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. This symphony takes inspiration from Dante’s The Divine Comedy and features the women of the Columbus Symphony Chorus. www.columbussymphony.com

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Short North Stage presents Little Shop of Horrors March 17-April 17 Garden Theater, Short North Stage, 1187 N. High St. The cult classic musical-comedy features puppetry and hit songs including “Suddenly Seymour,” “Skid Row” and “Somewhere That’s Green.” www.capa.com

CAPA presents Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles March 19, 7:30 p.m.

Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. Rain performs favorites from The Beatles’ iconic Abbey Road album. www.capa.com Live Nation presents Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros March 21, 7:30 p.m.

Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. Founding Grateful Dead member Bobby Weir performs with the Wolf Bros backed by string and brass quintet The Wolfpack. www.capa.com

Jazz Arts Group presents The Rolling Stones Project March 10-13 Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. Two Rolling Stones backup band members, saxophonist Tim Reis and vocalist Bernard Fowler, perform Stones songs with a jazz twist. www.jazzartsgroup.org Opera Project Columbus presents Great American Opera, Menotti & Gershwin March 11, 7:30 p.m. & March 13, 3 p.m.

Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St. Transport yourself to the days of old radio shows as we share the music of Menotti & Gershwin with familiar sounds from "The Old Maid and the Thief" and "Porgy and Bess." www.operaprojectcolumbus.com Broadway in Columbus presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical March 11-12 Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St Beautiful tells the story of how Brooklyn native Carole King fought adversity to become a chart-topping pop star. www.capa.com

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Jazz Arts Group presents Benny Green & Joel Frahm March 24, 8 p.m.

Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St. New York jazz scene pianist and composer Benny Green, best known for performing with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and saxophonist Joel Frahm perform an evening of duets, solos and jazz standards. www.jazzartsgroup.org Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Shubert’s Symphony No. 9 The Great March 25-26, 7:30 p.m.

Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Fast-rising stars Carolyn Kuan and Vijay Venkatesh perform with the orchestra for a program of inspiring romantic pieces. www.columbussymphony.com Chamber Music Columbus presents Ying Quartet March 26, 4 p.m.

Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. The Ying Quartet – violist Phillip Ying, violinists Robin Scott and Janet Ying, and cellist David Ying – showcases a concert of classical music pieces accompanied by PUSH Physical Theatre. www.chamber musiccolumbus.com Broadway in Columbus presents Pretty Woman: The Musical March 29-April 3 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Pretty Woman features direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde), an original score by Bryan Adams

and Jim Vallance and a book by director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J.F. Lawton. www.capa.com

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CATCO presents Prima Donna April 28-May 15 Riffe Center Theatre Complex, 77 S. High St. Prima Donna chronicles the adventures across Europe of opera star – and Sherlock Holmes foil – Irene Adler. The play features themes of scandal, revenge, and the difference between a person and their persona. www.catco.org

BalletMet presents Cinderella April 8-10 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. BalletMet’s Cinderella is a family-friendly show with unique sets and costumes, dance and comedic moments. www.balletmet.org Celtic on Tour LLC presents Celtic Woman: Postcards from Ireland April 9, 7:30 p.m.

Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. Traditional Irish folk group Celtic Woman is touring in support of its newest album. www.capa.com Elton John April 12, 8 p.m.

Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr. Legendary rock musician Elton John brings his farewell tour to Columbus. www.schottensteincenter.com Jazz Arts Group presents Sinatra!

April 14-17 Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. Jazz musician Tony DeSare performs classic songs by Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. www.jazzartsgroup.com Chris Stapleton April 21, 7 p.m.

Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr. Country music star Chris Stapleton performs with opening artists Yola and Margo Price. www.schottensteincenter.com Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Bach: St. John’s Passion April 22-23 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Join the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for its performance of the inspiring yet controversial work of Bach’s St. John’s Passion. www.columbussymphony.com

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Cardinal Cluster Dog Show April 22-24 Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave. The show features approximately 2,000 dogs each day, representing more

Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Joanna Plays Britten April 29-30 Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s own concertmaster and violinist, Joanna Frankel, performs Benjamin Britten’s Violin Concerto and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10. www.columbussymphony.com CAPA Classic Albums Live: AC/DC’s Back in Back April 29, 8 p.m.

Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St. Classic Album’s Live performs AC/DC’s 25-time platinum album in its entirety, including “Hell’s Bells,” “You Shook Me All Night Long” and “Shoot to Thrill.” www. capa.com Chamber Music Columbus presents Brentano String Quartet April 30, 7 p.m.

Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. The Brentano String Quartet, with Dawn Upshaw, performs Purcell’s Dido’s Lament and other baroque works, as well as and Melinda Wagner’s new work for soprano and string quartet. www.chamber musiccolumbus.org Journey April 30, 7:30 p.m.

Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr. Classic rock standby Journey takes the stage. Toto (“Africa,” “Hold the Line”) opens. www.schottensteincenter.com CAPA presents David Spade: Catch Me Inside April 30, 7 p.m.

Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. Comedian and actor David Spade comes to Columbus for a stand-up comedy show. www.capa.com

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