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If it Feels Right Derek Trucks grew up amongst the legends but never imagined he would be where he is today

on the scene

12 Made in the U.S.A.

Shared experiences in providing local handmade products to the community

18 Window Wonderland

Contest focuses on community and collaboration

24 Double the Talent

Local author and actor, Gary Braunbeck, shares his stories and insight

20 Lifting Spirits

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38 departments

Personal tragedies and hardships result in valuable community endeavors

6 insight

35 spirits

41 on view

10 health

36 travel

44 calendar

COVER: Photo courtesy of Tab Winters

14 cuisine

38 visuals

48 critique

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INSIGHT

If it Feels Right

Derek Trucks grew up amongst the legends but never imagined he would be where he is today

By Rocco Falleti

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The young prodigy caught the attention of Ace Moreland’s West Side Story, a Jacksonville blues band, was getting ready to take Allman Brothers Band guitarist Col. Bruce the stage at Applejacks, a small bar connected to a hotel in Miami back in the late Hampton. Hampton would serve not only as a ’80s. Moreland had recently enlisted the talents of a young and talented prodigy, mentor, but as a role model to Trucks early on in his career.

9-year-old guitarist Derek Trucks.

“Bruce’s M.O. was always Trucks is the nephew of drummer and founding member intentions first,” Trucks of the storied Allman Brothers Band, and tonight Uncle says. “Why are you doing Butch was coming to watch his nephew play. Butch Trucks that, what does it mean, was accompanied by Gregg Allman, Allen Woody and what are you trying to say?

Warren Haynes.

That was always his thing With so much talent in one room, the Allman Brothers to make sure you stay in Band members present sat in for a quick jam with Trucks touch with when playing.” and Moreland.

What Trucks was able to “Probably about 15 to 20 percent of the people in that bar accomplish before the age knew what was going on and the rest were probably a little of 20 is what most musicians too drunk,” Trucks recalls. “I’m sure the people there for the only dream of accomplishing pizza and blues enjoyed it. I sure did.” in an entire career.

Trucks was given one of his most prized possessions, a Being a band leader by Coricidin bottle used by Duane Allman for a slide when he D I D YO U K N OW the age of 11, playing 200 played guitar.

Trucks is often in talks as one of the shows a year all while tryThe slide would soon become a defining tool as part of his greatest guitar players of all time. ing to finish school while unique sound, which takes a more melodic approach, like He is the youngest to crack Rolling out on the road is not your that of a singer, when he plays.

Stone’s Top 100 Rock Guitarists of typical childhood. For “That night was complete mayhem,” Trucks says. “I was All Time, where he was voted No. Trucks, those early years standing by the pool towards the end of the night when taught him the discipline 16 by peers in the music industry.

Gregg and Red Dog (Joseph L. Campbell) gave me Duane’s he needed to be a successslide. That was a holy relic to me and a pretty big moment.” ful touring musician.

“You try and hold yourself to a standard More Myth than Reality and luckily I had that personality where you When some of the first concerts your father takes you to include the likes of Miles Davis are kind of your own worst critic at all times,” and Ray Charles at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, inspiration is easy to ignite.

Trucks says.

“My dad had a low bull (expletive) “The music was something that was always there but never really felt like it was going to be something that I was going to do,” Trucks says. “There was always vinyl tolerance and threshold when it came to music and I think it rubbed off on me.” spinning around the house, a lot of B.B. King, my mom was a big Joni Mitchell fan.”

Trucks grew up in the ’80s and at the time the Allman Brothers Band rarely toured.

Though Trucks knew his uncle’s group was a big deal, much of his earliest exposure Meeting Susan to the band came from listening to records and secondhand accounts.

Trucks joined the Allman Brothers Band “I would see my uncle occasionally and there was always the excitement of know- in 1999 and was its youngest member at 20 ing that it was in the family,” Trucks says. “I would hear my dad telling stories about years old. Fortuitously, the band was bringgoing up to the Filmore and crazy Atlanta Pop Festival stories, in the heyday of it all.” ing a formidable voice out on tour to open Little did Trucks know at the time, he would eventually fill in for the late Duane for it.

Allman all the way through their last shows in 2014. At that point, Trucks was just Susan Tedeschi, much like Trucks, started trying to stay in the moment. her career off at a very young age. Trucks ad“It was the depth of what they did and it was important enough for me to continue mits he was floored by her talent, but what reeverything you can to carry that on in a legitimate way,” Trucks says. “Some people ally caught his attention was Tedeschi’s taste latch on to the fame or name part of it and never dig into the ‘why it matters’ part, or in music. why it’s resonating with people.”

“It’s not often you are meeting someone who is listening to Otis Rush records and knows every Chess Record,” Trucks says. “I Intentions First Trucks has been a force on guitar since the day his father purchased one for him used to joke with my band members and tell them that I was not getting back in a relationat a garage sale.

By age 11, he was touring as a headliner with his own band and opening for acts ship unless the girl I met owned a specific list like Bob Dylan and the Allman Brothers Band. Shortly after that, Eric Clapton and of records I wrote down.”

Tedeschi, in fact, had that list of records Santana were calling on Trucks’ talents. To say he was destined for greatness would and the rest was history. be an understatement.

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“I remember telling the band, ‘Well I guess I stepped in it.’ She had all those records and then some,” Trucks says. “It was pretty eye opening to me and to hear her sing and do her thing. You don’t see that every day.”

The two musicians formed an immediate connection and married in 2001. They had their own successful projects going, but Tedeschi and Trucks would join forces creatively in 2010, forming the Tedeschi Trucks Band.

The group has been going strong for eight years and now boasts 12 members.

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“I really think it comes down to the level of musicianship and personalities. It’s a big band and it could be a little unruly at times,”

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“It is constantly shifting and evolving,” Trucks says. “We have two kids, so sometimes when you are sitting at home, it’s just domestic, trying to raise a family. But there are times when individually we both get inspired.”

Trucks says. “But as far as musical ideas, it feels like such a smaller group. It still feels like a sports car in a way.”

Tedeschi and Trucks are no strangers to life out on the road and leading bands.

With 12 members including themselves, the Tedeschi Trucks Band is the largest iteration to date.

But for Trucks, the large band is all he could want in a group. With two drummers on stage working as a team, the horn section and singers all working as a section, Trucks admits it’s a lot easier than it seems.

“Getting 12 people pointed in the same direction and having them show up on time for bus call and the logistics are insanity,” Trucks says. “The music itself is definitely on the easier end of the spectrum.”

A Powerful Sound

The band is in the process of finishing its eventual 2019 release and will be visiting the Palace Theatre Nov. 9. It is not often musicians of this caliber share a stage as one group.

Trucks looks forward to these shows, especially when wrapping up new projects.

“It is going to be a powerful sound from a powerful band,” Trucks says. “And with a new album looming, there is a bunch of new material floating around everyone’s head and it’s usually a good time to see a group when those ideas are simmering.”

The band has played venues throughout Columbus during its run, most notably during a stint with Eric Clapton’s tour.

“We always stop at Schmidt’s when we are in Columbus, it’s pretty ridiculous,” Trucks says. “It feels like you are overseas, so that is always a major stop for us.”

Trucks is 39 years old and has remained in conversations as arguably one of the greatest to ever pick up the instrument. With years of touring under his belt, Trucks’ creative output continues to push the envelope.

“If you ever run out of steam, go back to the things that inspired you in the first place,” Trucks says. “Every time you go back, you hear things differently and take things you’ve learned to get closer to what you are after. That is the beauty of music; it is never ending.” CS Rocco Falleti is an assistant editor. Feedback welcomed at rfalleti@cityscenecolumbus.com

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Photo courtesy of Stuart Levine and Tedeschi Trucks Band

Sure, starting a new band is always exciting. With an abundance of ideas and inspirations floating around, the eagerness to create and perform runs wild.

One of the first projects the Tedeschi Trucks Band did was with legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, for his the Imagine Project.

“I would say that’s a pretty good omen and way to kick it all off,” Trucks says. “You don’t even dream about those things because it never seems like it’ll happen. When it does, you just try and soak it all in.”

The band recorded a beautiful rendition of Joe Cocker’s “Space Captain” at the Trucks’ home and Hancock stuck around to eat a dinner prepared by Trucks’ father.

Six months later, the band played Hancock’s birthday celebration and as the group was getting off stage, Hancock pulled Trucks to the side for a moment.

“Herbie goes, ‘Man, I’ve been thinking so much about your dad’s fried shrimp,” Trucks says laughing. “It was such a good hang.”

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HEALTH

The Mind, Body and Soul of Giving Back Avenues abound for area residents wanting to make an impact

By Sophia Fratianne

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IS a progressive mental deterioration with over three million new diagnoses in the U.S. every year.

Treatment can help, and progress is made daily, yet there is currently no cure. The support by individuals, whether in the form of volunteer work or monetary donations, offers support and comfort to those affected by the disease. In addition to those diagnosed, the impact that Alzheimer’s has on the community is far reaching, involving families and friends as well as individuals who have lost someone to the disease in the past. Statistically, for every individual impacted, two to three people are caring for them.

The Alzheimer’s Association reports that for the 220,000 individuals in Ohio who are living with the disease, more than 660,000 friends and family are providing some type of support. Fortunately, organizations exist to offer much-needed support and invaluable resources right here in Columbus.

The Alzheimer’s Association is a national organization based out of Illinois, which focuses on raising money and awareness, while also offering education and support, for those affected by Alzheimer’s. With offices in central Ohio and Delaware, support is becoming increasingly accessible.

The Alzheimer’s Association provides support in many ways, including free online educational courses, on a variety of topics as they relate to the disease. The association also provides resources such as the free 24/7 helpline, a virtual library and ALZConnected, which is a free online community for those affected by Alzheimer’s. These resources are available year-round, much like support groups.

Monetary donations and fundraisers maintain these free resources as well as the ongoing research to find a cure.

As this support is national, the information for local chapters can be found on the main website, www.alz.org. There are myriad support groups available within the Columbus area, namely Franklin Worthington, Fairfield Pickerington and Young Onset Worthington – Caregiver.

The Alzheimer’s Association encourages everyone to become involved, from individuals to corporate groups. Monetary donations can be made online,

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where visitors to the site can also find information on various philanthropic efforts.

One of the most highly anticipated events of the year, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s – which took place in September in Columbus – had a goal of raising $968,500. Seventy-one percent of that goal was achieved, or $768,838. This event currently holds the title of “the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.”

Jill Grosenheider-Rudd, director of constituent events for the Alzheimer’s Association, says one of the most rewarding parts of her job is working with the volunteers to create a day filled with hope at the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

“Working with others to build this supportive community, hearing stories, building

ACCIDENTS DON’T TAKE A VACATION. relationships and truly connecting is a part of my job that I’m truly grateful for,” says Grosenheider-Rudd.

Other hands-on opportunities to help those affected by Alzheimer’s can be found via The Ohio State University. The OSU Wexner Medical Center hosts a variety of opportunities for individuals to get involved.

The majority of area hospitals accept volunteers and shifts ranging from daytime and evening to weekends are available. Volunteers can brighten those difficult days for patients by simply providing a warm greeting or escorting the patient to their appointment.

As well as providing comfort, volunteers can also help with research. Dr. Douglas W. Scharre, medical director of the OSU Center for Cognitive and Memory Disorders, suggests additional ways for volunteers to get involved, including recruiting for research subjects or taking part in clinical trials. Volunteers may also contribute by providing mental stimulation to patients through conversations, games and entertainment.

For more information on volunteering at the OSU Wexner Center, visit wexner medical.osu.edu.

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Made in the U.S.A.

Shared experiences in providing local handmade products to the community

By Kendall Lindstrom

the shop had just over a dozen vendors. Today, that number has grown to nearly 150.

Located in uptown Westerville, Ohio Art Market features everything from hand-painted wooden coasters to original works of fine art – all made by local artists. Emery attributes a large part of the market’s success to the wide range of options offered to customers.

In selling items such as repurposed candles and locally harvested honey at a lower price point alongside higher ticket items like original paintings and fine jewelry, the market is able to diversify its customer base.

“Initially we didn’t have a whole lot of traditional art, but now it’s up to the ceiling,” Emery says. “It’s fascinating to see what kinds of things are selling.”

Ohio Art Market is just one of the many small businesses in the area gaining widespread attention for its dedication to supporting local talent.

Founded by Heidi Maybruck in 2011, Celebrate Local began at the Easton Farmers’ Market and quickly grew into its two current locations at Easton Town Center and Liberty Center in Cincinnati. The shop sells a multitude of local products, including apparel, home décor and pottery.

“Our customers see the value in purchasing local items,” says store manager Pegge Bellamy, who has been working with Celebrate Local since 2015. “It is gratifying for

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them to know that they are supporting our local economy and local artisans and families.”

Michelle Kirby and Justin Poole, founders of Ohio Made Market, experienced similar success in offering locally made products to the central Ohio community. After setting up a Facebook event for a pop-up shop featuring unique handmade items in 2016, the pair of artists received an overwhelming response and were forced to identify a larger venue than originally planned.

The unexpected support for the first Ohio Made Market was a pleasant surprise to Kirby.

Overall attendance reached nearly 20,000.

“People couldn’t even get in ... there were lines for hours,” Kirby says. “They were just so excited about handmade items.”

Something else these groups have in common is a strong desire to foster creativity within the community. As an artist herself, Emery knows firsthand the hard work and struggle that comes with being an emerging artist. She will oftentimes waive vendor fees or offer more accessible opportunities for students, in addition to providing mentor support for all vendors.

Every year, Ohio Made Market runs a charity raffle benefitting local organizations such as the Reeb Avenue Center, the Ohio Furniture Bank and Amethyst, a program that benefits women in substance abuse treatments.

In addition to its online and brick-andmortar presence, Celebrate Local offers con-

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sulting programs to artists, which include assistance with packaging and pricing.

It also offers its own store space as a test market and connects emerging artists with non-profit funding. It also works with Food for Good Thought, a program that allows differently abled adults to learn about various workforce-related issues.

At the core of groups like Ohio Art Market, Celebrate Local and Ohio Made Market is a desire to bring the community together via locally made products – and their success indicates that it’s working.

“Our customers are all looking for something unique, and we try to provide that unique product,” Kirby says. “It still blows my mind how supportive the community is of the ‘Shop local, shop small’ movement.” CS

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WHEN REMINISCING ABOUT childhood, many of us share similar memories. A memory of looking up at Grandma as she ladles soup, kneads dough or pulls a tray from the oven. The memory is a fond one, and if you let yourself get lost in the memory just enough, you might even begin to smell the scent of her kitchen.

No matter what food Grandma is cooking – it might be something savory and thick, or sweet and fresh, or a mixture of both – that memory is shared across many cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds. So why are Americans cooking less?

“I think (cooking) is very much a lost art; think of home economics classes,” says Sadie Burger, food educator at the Franklin Park Conservatory. “People are going to college now, and they can’t scramble an egg. To me, that’s very sad.”

However, there’s a silver lining. With the increased availability of cooking classes, meal kit services like Blue Apron and HelloFresh, and the popularity of TV shows that seem more food- than travelfocused, it’s obvious that Americans aren’t going to let home cooking become a thing of the past. And, in Burger’s experiences, much of the interest in cooking classes comes from an even deeper desire: to learn about new cultures.

“Ethnic food is absolutely desired, and I’m in the process of making connections with chefs to come and start teaching these ethnic classes; you can’t offer enough,” says Burger. “There’s definitely a rising trend in cooking in general, but ethnic trends are so huge right now.”

Interest in ethnic cooking classes is deeper than just trying new food, it’s about experiencing culture.

At the end of each Franklin Park Conservatory cooking class, attendees are asked to fill out a class evaluation. The feedback they receive is surprising but exciting, says Burger.

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“There is an insane amount of requests for ethnic food of all varieties,” Burger says. “It’s mind-boggling. Mediterranean, lots of sushi.

Lots of requests for African food right now.”

Interested chefs-to-be should be relieved to know there is no shortage of ethnic cooking classes around central Ohio. Private cooking classes are available at the Aubergine Private Dining Club with Chef Hubert Seifert of Spagio, high-end classes like at Sur la Table at Easton Town Center, and even beginner classes for cooks Cooking is inexpensive, fun and with dietary restrictions are just a therapeutic few. And each of these spots showcases a new culture from which to learn, because how better to experience a new culture than to learn to cook its food?

“Even food outside of your region and outside of your country is important; travel with your mouth,” says Burger. “Your taste buds can take you to many places, and classes are a great way to help you become a part of this amazing tradition.”

Plus, the side effects of learning to cook and making cooking a habit are positive ones. Not only does cooking cost much less than eating at a restaurant, when you cook, you know exactly what you’re putting into your body.

“With learning to cook and getting a small range of culinary knowledge, you learn so much more independence. And you’re getting away from restaurants; you’re saving money that way and you’re taking control of your health,” says Burger. “If you’re stuck to grilled cheese, you’re not living your best life. Also, it (cooking) can be fun and very therapeutic.”

Ethnic cooking classes can teach you about new cultures, hone important lifelong skills, and help you spend less money and get healthier. If that doesn’t have you sold, remember: At the end of the class, you get to eat a delicious, unique meal.

“Any class is the best gift you can give to somebody. It’s an experience and knowledge you can take with you the rest of your life,” says Burger. “Stop buying things and start buying experiences.” CS Amanda DePerro is an editor. Feedback welcome at adeperro@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Window Wonderland Contest focuses on community and collaboration

By Maggie Ash

This year’s contest is a partnership between Faith Bartrug Design, OSU and the Old Worthington Partnership

The contest is an exciting holiday experience for children.

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It’s a Wonderful Window Contest, this year is the year to attend. For nearly a full two months, beginning Nov. 7 through Jan. 1 viewers will be wowed by this creative partnership between Faith Bartrug Design, The Ohio State University and the Old Worthington Partnership.

Annina Parini, executive director of The Old Worthington Partnership, conceived the idea of revamping the program. Because one of her primary goals was to make the windows as beautiful and enticing as possible, Parini decided to reach out to individuals who either decorate and design professionally or are learning to do so.

This notion led Parini to Faith Bartrug of Faith Bartrug Designs. Bartrug then contacted her alma mater, OSU, to coordinate an independent study comprised

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of a cohort of four student teams. The teams were assigned specific business pairings and then tasked with creating the perfect window panorama to satisfy merchants and draw in customers. Not only did this offer students a tangible and creative project, but it challenged them to work across various areas of learning.

“In the real world, these students won’t work in a vacuum,” Parini says. “The retail designers need to learn how to work with the interior designers and the interior designers need to learn to work with the fashion and retail designers.

Beyond incorporating merchandise and branding, student designers are tasked with focusing their windows on the theme; Sharing the Love. A traditional motto for the charitable holiday season, this theme is also inspired by the retail design trend of cross promotion.

“This trend was very naturally lending itself to the holiday spirit of giving and receiving kindness and sharing the love,” Parini says. “We’re also very proud of how closely our merchants work together all the time, but particularly at the holiday season. And with this contest, they’re all joining together and participating.

Instead of using a popular vote, the decorated windows are judged by a team of expert designers. Winning prizes for students include monetary funding or tickets to a prestigious design conference, the International Retail Design Conference.

While Parini is especially proud of the new partnerships with Bartrug and OSU, she’s most excited about encouraging people to visit downtown Worthington.

Whether you’re a student or a family, a resident of Worthington or situated across central Ohio, these themed windows are a holiday sight to behold.

“Hopefully we get people talking about it and they make it part of their holiday tradition to come to Worthington to see the windows,” Parini says. CS Maggie Ash is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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A horrific crime leads to a series of scholarships. A tragic fire produces financial assistance for student athletes. A commitment to the armed forces leads to an employment endeavor.

When events in and around Columbus strike people close to home, their responses can result in valuable opportunities for individuals who’ve faced difficulties of their own. That’s been the focus of a vast number of charitable and philanthropic endeavors throughout the city of Columbus and the state of Ohio.

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Personal tragedies and hardships result in valuable community endeavors

By Garth Bishop

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The February 2017 kidnapping, rape and murder of 21-year-old The Ohio State University student Reagan Tokes sent shockwaves through central Ohio Reagan’s commitment to education led to her and beyond. parents establishing the foundation.

The awful crime has continued to reverberate as a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Reagan’s family raised questions as to why her murderer had the freedom to commit the crime in the first place. But the family has also worked to keep Reagan’s spirit alive through community efforts.

“We knew immediately that we had to do something positive out of something that’s so negative,” says Lisa McCraryTokes, Reagan’s mother.

To that end, the family established the Reagan Delaney Tokes Memorial Foundation with the goal of providing scholarships to OSU students – appropriate, Lisa says, given Reagan’s commitment to her education, appreciation of the opportunities she had and her love of helping others.

It was also important to the family that their efforts in Reagan’s name raise awareness of the dangers in our society, and teach people how to react if they find themselves in a dangerous situation.

Thus, Rally for Reagan was born, with the inaugural event taking place in June in Maumee. The rally featured a tennis tournament – Reagan played varsity tennis all four years of high school – as well as a fundraising dinner, silent auction and self-defense program.

Proceeds go toward scholarships for OSU students who apply. The foundation is working on a set of parameters and a more formal process, Lisa says.

The next rally in Maumee is set for March 15-16, while the first-ever Columbus rally will take place Feb. 15-16 at the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel. Feb. 15 is the dinner – featuring a silent auction, celebrity guests and motivational speaker Tim Kight – while Feb. 16 focuses on self-defense, with a program by self-defense regimen SDI7 HIIT, and advice and statistics from the Grove City Police Department.

The foundation also funds independent self-defense and self-awareness programs, including a June program in Grove City, and is working on implementing an ongoing program on the OSU campus.

Al’s Clinics

www.alsclinics.org Still part of Columbus’ cultural memory is the spring 2003 arson that killed five OSU students.

One of the victims was Sandusky native Alan Sch- Alan Schlessman lessman, but his memory lives on through Al’s Clinics, a program started by his parents, John and Lori Schlessman, for the benefit of young athletes. In addition to being a top athlete in high school and college – as well as playing tennis and basketball, Alan was a state high school golf champion – he loved to work with young people, so it was only fitting that the program combine his two passions, John says.

Proceeds from Rally for Reagan go toward scholarships for OSU students.

Al’s Clinics raises money for student athletes to balance the cost of participation.

Between equipment and fees, it can be expensive to play sports at the collegiate level, so Al’s Clinics raises money for scholarships to help student athletes afford the cost of participation. More than 70 people have benefited from scholarships since the program started in 2003, while others have been helped with equipment purchases.

“I believe, if a person goes to the right sport or the right extracurricular activity, it can have a positive effect,” says John.

In addition to donations, Al’s Clinics has raised money through tennis competitions, including the annual Bloor-Ortner Memorial Tournament, which enters its 10th year in 2019. And it has also held athletic camps, including one featuring an appearance from Big Ten golf champion – and one of Alan’s OSU teammates – Kevin Hall.

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Jim Rieser – vice president of U.S. sales for custom clothier Hunter & Lords, with local offices in the University District – is preparing to wrap up his fourth Suits for Soldiers campaign, providing custommade suits to returning members of the armed forces.

Armed forces members returning from active duty often run into difficulty applying for civilian jobs. Rieser helps a handful of local veterans by preparing them to look professional for interviews – going “from deployment to employment,” as he puts it. This year, he invested about $15,000 in custom duds for eight people.

“All eight of them are receiving a custommade suit, a custom-made shirt and a custom-made tie,” he says.

Rieser puts out a call for deserving members of the armed forces in the spring, reading their stories and eventually winnowing down the number. The selected individuals then go through a fitting process that ends with getting their suits on Veterans Day. In addition to military service, Rieser looks at personal circumstances to choose the program’s recipients. As an example, he chose a Marine who went from protecting his family from an abusive father to protecting his country.

“It’s not all about combat experience,” Rieser says. “It’s about hardship and the families they come from before the military.” CS Garth Bishop is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Every year, Wilson’s memory is honored through Christine’s Christmas, an inspirational holiday concert featuring pianist and singer Mark King, a neighbor of Wilson’s family, as well as youth choirs and orchestras. Admissions from proceeds and donations currently go to Make-a-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana.

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Founded by martial arts instructor Rob Fletcher of Naples, Florida in the early 2000s, the program seeks to give women the tools to avoid and, if necessary, fight off aggressors.

Though it features functional selfdefense techniques, much of it focuses on preventing such techniques from becoming necessary in the first place.

“My mission is to raise awareness, because knowledge is your best defense,” Fletcher says. “You have to know not to have a paralyzed fear, but a healthy awareness of what’s happening.”

The discipline focuses on four mindset zones in reaction to external danger, and aims to get participants to react quickly and in the way that most closely ensures their personal safety, whether that’s giving a mugger the money he wants or fighting back with kicks, strikes and weapons. It focuses on repetition, so its techniques become second nature and flow together easily. It also doubles as a workout regimen.

Fletcher was contacted by Lisa McCrary-Tokes to work with the foundation, and has also been working with Michael Roderick of athletic fundraising organization Embrace the First Step to organize events locally. He is working to bring a studio facility to central Ohio.

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Double the Talent

Local author and actor, Gary Braunbeck, shares his stories and insight

By Lydia Freudenberg

PURSUING STORY WRITING or stage acting is challenging. Accomplishing both simultaneously is even more difficult. A local man has gone against the grain, though, and successfully lives a life of storytelling and performing.

Creating the Story

Gary A. Braunbeck discovered his creative writing side in sixth grade when he, ironically, failed a spelling test. Thankfully, the teacher was kind and offered extra credit if Braunbeck could use the exam’s words to create an original story.

“Everybody in the class sort of groaned and turned their eyes up to god and said, ‘Why me?’ and I grabbed up a pencil and started writing,” Braunbeck says. “The next thing I knew I had written two and a half pages.”

Braunbeck describes the extra credit work as a dreadful mystery where a man keels over after seeing a ghost in a photograph he took.

Today, Braunbeck has more than 20 published novels and hundreds of short stories in genres including horror, mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance and poetry. His interest in such a range of genres stems from watching a variety of cheesy movies as a child with his father, and his consistent inspiration derives from continually reading and interpreting everything.

“You have to read multiple genres or you just keep writing imitations,” he says.

“You’d be surprised how much inspiration can pop up (when reading). … It’s not like you wait for inspiration to strike, you have to create or find your own.”

As for writing, Braunbeck says he thoroughly enjoyed creating his collection of poetry and short stories, titled Rose of Sharon, and that it truly reflects his writing style. He also enjoyed writing his novel, Keepers, because it features several genres including horror and fantasy “I let (Keepers) dictate where it went,” Braunbeck says. “If you sit down and say ‘I’m going to write sci-fi or horror,’ you will inconsequently start graphing typical themes.”

Taking the Stage

Shortly after discovering his love for writing, Braunbeck discovered his passion for acting in high school.

Through the years, Braunbeck has worked for theater groups, gained a certification for stage combat and fight choreography from a stunt coordinator at Universal Studios, and even acted as an extra on the ’90s drama The Sentinel.

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“If you’re able to lose yourself in the (script) and how the character portrays themselves … you can actually feel something of an organic change in yourself,” Braunbeck says. “It’s almost as if you’re outside of yourself, watching this other person take over your body. … Once you do have that experience, it’s something you’ll treasure.”

Braunbeck still acts and participates in local theater, but overall prefers being an author.

“I worked on and off professionally as an actor for several years, and I found that there is a certain transient lifestyle. And one of the things I like about writing is that you stay put.

I mean, occasionally you get up and go eat,” Braunbeck says, laughing, “but you always come back to the computer.” CS Lydia Freudenberg is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at lfreudenberg@cityscenemedigroup.com Keep an eye out for a couple of new short stories and a new novel by Gary A. Braunbeck in 2019.

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Taking a closer look at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum architecture

By Lydia Freudenberg

The new National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) is the latest gem of Columbus. The building’s slick curves, soft color palette and symbolism create an educational community space not just for central Ohioans, but for veterans and their loved ones across the nation.

Going National Originally, the structure was dedicated to the veterans from and living in Ohio. But when the leaders of the project, the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation, realized there was no national memorial or museum for veterans of every conflict and branch, they decided to go big.

“This is a place where (veterans) can call home,” says Amy Taylor, chief operating officer at CDDC. “Before, sites were segregated by branch, or segregated by conflict or battle. I think veterans who served, regardless, we have an obligation to thank them for their service.”

CDDC oversaw the six-year project with the collaborative efforts from the Veterans Advisory Committee – which the late Senator John H. Glenn previously ran – and several professional and creative groups.

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“This is not a war memorial, not a military museum. … What we’re doing is telling the story of veterans,” Taylor says. “I envision this being a pilgrimage for the 20 million living veterans and their family members; where they come and share that experience with their families and process their own experience.”

The Structure Approaching the crisscrossed, curved structure of the NVMM is breathtaking.

One of the major focal points is the large outdoor staircase that starts next to the site’s main entrance and wraps up to the green space amphitheater.

Brad Cloepfil, founding principal of the architecture firm Allied Group and lead architect of the NVMM, explains the significance of the rooftop theater.

“The weaving of the structure is really intended to lift the amphitheater up and create a safe domain,” Cloepfil says. “We wanted to make a place in the sky; a sun-filled space.”

The rooftop space will potentially hold events for patriotic holidays and be a venue for military weddings.

“It’s an enclosure that allows for different veteran activities, but it’s also a place for all people to come together,” Cloepfil says.

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28,000 pounds of concrete and 1,100 tons of rebar to lift up the building. Taylor says the wrapping concrete design and infinity shape is symbolic, though.

“The structure doesn’t begin or end,” Taylor says. “And I think that’s important because, when veterans joined the military, their service didn’t end when they left the military. They bring these lessons learned and they bring it back to their communities.”

The Grove The site also features the Memorial Grove, which was designed by the international landscape architecture firm OLIN. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful waterfall that spans across a 325-foot wall, relax on park benches and dabble in the shade of American elm trees, which is a significant aspect.

“It’s American elms, which OLIN would say have shaded our patriots since the dawn of our country,” Taylor says. “Elm trees went out with Dutch elm disease in the 1950s and they’re back – they’ve figured out a cultivar – and we have 8-inch calipers (thickness of the trucks) so this grove is sustainable.” www.luxurylivingmagazine.com

Taylor says the trees will eventually form a canopy and that sunlight will still shine through to the tuft grasses.

The Exhibit Entering the NVMM, visitors are welcomed with a wall-mounted phrase

by Glenn: “honor, connect, inspire, educate.” Those four words clearly describe what the NVMM’s purpose is within the U.S. Turning to the right, guests can experience the permanent exhibit – an interactive, narrative journey of two dozen veterans. Architecturally, the exhibit features mostly rectangular shapes, but toward the end, guests can learn about an array of military data that is projected on a tabular star structure.

“We have all this great architecture, but we needed something that wasn’t a circle or a rectangle,” says Taylor.

Other interesting features include a film projected onto a seemingly floating massive cube, a spacious hallway where photographs hang from the ceiling of the exhibit’s featured veterans and a modern staircase that leads to windows level with the amphitheater.

The upstairs windows are not clear panes, though. The glass features continuous strips of colorful rectangles that represent campaign ribbons from the American Revolutionary War. Along the windows is another innovative and symbolic piece of architecture: a mirrored American flag.

“The flag is an infinity,” says Taylor. “It represents more than 2 million people who have given their lives in service and it also represents the fact that the families – their sacrifice – never ends.”

The Architectural Importance Apart from the symbolic meanings of the NVMM, Cloepfil says the overall beauty of the structure is necessary.

“It’s a national memorial and museum, so to make it a place that is striking and beautiful and inviting is important,” Cloepfil says. “Architecturally, we wanted to make a place where people want to be, and where they can think about those ideas of service and sacrifice. … In addition to the veterans, it’s a site that will become identifiable with Columbus.” v Lydia Freudenberg is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at lfreudenberg@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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A Series of Fortunate Events What started out as a minor catastrophe turned this Lancaster bathroom into a peaceful escape

By Rocco Falleti It is something we all fear as homeowners but all too often can’t avoid. Water damage can wreak havoc on areas of your home and drastically change the feel of a room.

However, as a Lancaster family quickly found out, chaotic situations can suddenly turn into something much brighter and more ideal for homeowners. While the whole home was treated to an interior facelift, the project ultimately expanded to include the master bedroom and closet as well.

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The Basics The homeowners had five designs that were put into consideration for the bathroom’s remodel. A wet room master bath design inspired by the couple’s travels, won over their hearts and would become the basis of the project.

“They had seen bathrooms that inspired them throughout their business travels,” Stacey Hoffman, consultant at NJW Construction, says.

“The one they liked was calming, achromatic and a very soft bathroom.”

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The bench seat within the wet room master bath essentially floats in midair. Designed to hold more than 400 pounds, the cantilevered bench is flawlessly tied into the room, boasting the same Carrara Marble as the shower.

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of the area was the utmost priority when the project began to take shape. The bathroom also had an outdated built-in closet that needed to meet the family’s storage needs.

“The wet room design we have seen on a couple projects we’ve done,” Hoffman says. “This was a way to give them a larger shower and to keep that soaking tub and create an environment where you can transition from one room to the other.”

Although a built-in closet already existed, the homeowners updated the system to fit their family’s needs. With built-in valet poles, a hamper unit, and slide out tie and belt racks, there is no shortage of storage space.

A custom shower glass system boasts a double door for entry.

The shower itself makes the room feel very open thanks to the operable transom glass across the double doors.

Lighting and an Achromatic Theme Natural lighting was an essential part of the design and something the homeowners wanted to protect and expand. Using a partial wall design allowed the room to keep an open and airy atmosphere.

“The lights used in this design are wet location sealed, so moisture is not affecting the electrical components of the fixtures,” Hoffman says.

The achromatic aesthetic of this bathroom is accented perfectly with Marble White Carrara and pencil edged detailing alongside the waterfall vanity and shower. Carrara Marble is also included on the partial “knee” wall, riser and threshold entry.

“The house needed repairs and updating in other areas, so it made them (the homeowners) look at the home as a whole,” Hoffman says. “It started out as an unfortunate event and turned into a positive.” v

There is ample lighting in this bathroom; the vanity lighting here highlights the curvature of the room.

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Not all wine tastings are equal

By Rocco Falleti WHETHER YOU’RE EXPANDING your palate and knowledge base or getting together with close friends and family, wine tasting events have something for novices and refined palates alike.

“Wine is like art, what you see is what get,” Meghan Hardgrove, general manager and sommelier of Wine on High, says. “It is all memory and sensory from the taste buds and different people are going to take away different tastes.”

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Make it interesting. Have each guest bring two bottles of the same wine, with one in a Christmas sock. Have everyone taste each wine and vote for their favorite. End the evening with a wine pull raffle, which is basically a blind draw where every raffle ticket buyer wins a bottle of wine.

Flights of Fancy

Whether you run sweet or dry, sitting or standing wine flights are a great way to explore new tastes and expand your palate. Restaurants like Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant at Easton have designated wine bars perfect for tastings and casual gatherings.

PRO TIP: “Most people are busy talking and

take a sip and move on,” Hardgrove says. “It is most important to take a second sip whether you like the wine or not. Just like a movie, you may not notice the nuances until the second time viewing.”

Perfect Pairings

Let the sommelier choose the wine! Whether it’s an educational series at the Refectory or a Rosé Soirée at Spagio, good food and wine go hand in hand.

“I just want people to open their eyes to tastings and have fun with it,” Hardgrove says. CS Rocco Falleti is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at rfalleti@cityscenecolumbus.com.

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Destination Volunteer Doing volunteer work while also participating in tourism is the best of both worlds

By Jenny Wise

IT’S LIKELY THAT you or someone you know

has taken an international trip in the past five years, whether that be for work, leisure or academia.

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, international tourist arrivals worldwide grew by a remarkable seven percent in 2017 to reach a total of 1.326 billion. People are traveling for entertainment, sure, but travelers are also seeking out a better understanding of different cultures and the personal fulfillment that comes with helping those less fortunate.

What is Voluntourism?

In short, voluntourism is the trend of intertwining vacation with a volunteer project or mission work. This is a great way for someone to give back and help those less fortunate than themselves, but many also criticize the true intention behind these kinds of trips. When in doubt, ask yourself this question: Would the money I’m spending on this trip be better spent as a direct donation to the organization?

If your goal is to have more firsthand interactions with people and their culture, donating your time and labor while on a trip is a great way to contribute to a cause.

There is no shortage of options when it comes to organizations and programs offering international volunteer opportunities. Companies like International Volunteer HQ, Fronteering and Global Nomadic all offer a safe way to travel solo and discover yourself as a citizen of the world.

International Volunteer HQ More than 90,000 volunteers have worked with IVHQ to take trips of varied length to nearly every continent. With projects in childcare, health care, construction and renovation, education, animal conservation, and more, there is something for every traveler.

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Fronteering Fronteering has five criteria that every trip must meet, ensuring that the experience is worth your while. The trips must be safe, support good causes, include real adventure, be off the beaten path and they demand community involvement.

This is a great organization to look into if you’re hoping to work with animals and wildlife conservation. It offers everything from training to be a wildlife guide in Brazil to a volunteer at the Irwin Animal Hospital in Australia.

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and wealthier than previous generations and they value travel and family.

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Flying Solo or No? Though a lot of international travel is targeted at college students, especially trips that involve volunteer work, that doesn’t mean you can’t get the whole family involved. There are plenty of group and solo experiences designed for people from all walks of life, so don’t let your age stop you from lending a helping hand (and enjoying a vacation). CS Jenny Wise is an associate editor. Feedback welcome at jwise@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Here All Along Local artist conveys philanthropic spirit in his artwork

By Mallory Grayson

CUT PAPER AND PAINT. These are the two materials local artist Cody F. Miller uses to create masterpieces that explore biblical content, but also the philanthropic achievements of his favorite humanitarians.

Where many artists look to convey the “bigger picture” in their work, Miller strives to expose the people whose work behind the scenes often goes unnoticed.

“How I convey through my art what people are doing for others may seem small but can have amazing ramifications and illuminate things others may not know otherwise,” Miller says.

A graduate of the Columbus College of Art and Design, Miller spent an impressive 23 years at the Goodwill Columbus Art Studio and Gallery, teaching individuals with cerebral palsy to become artists themselves.

Miller credits New York Times bestselling author and lawyer Bryan Stevenson as a main influence for his philanthropic work – and artwork.

“My work deals with grace, and anything that conveys that to me,” says Miller.

Stevenson is a main source of the grace and inspiration that fuels Miller’s artwork.

Stevenson created the Equal Justice Initiative to defend people on death row who cannot afford a lawyer.

“He constantly shows what it looks like to invest everything you have and to promote the welfare of others,” Miller says.

Miller also praises public activist Dr. Marlene Carson, founder of Rahab’s Hideaway, for inspiring much of his work. This fully residential treatment facility houses individuals who are survivors of human trafficking.

“She’s fighting for people in the shadows, which is just really profound to me,” says Miller.

It wasn’t until his sophomore year of college that Miller began to view fellow artists as people from which he could learn as Offering opposed to strictly com-

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petitors. Since that time, Miller has studied artists from all over the world; most recently, a Cuban artist by the name of LoLo who spends his own time and resources assisting local struggling artists.

Without hesitation, Miller would tell you his favorite piece of philanthropic artwork is one of LoLo’s.

“It’s a sculpture of his head looking up at all of these other heads above him, and all of those faces are the artists he’s supported in his studio,” Miller says. “He’s given them a safe place to work and a platform to show their work on a larger scale.”

Complex upon first glance, Miller’s artwork often has one core theme: people with their hands open, either holding on to something or letting it go. This is apparent in his piece Offering, which Miller indicates is the one creation in which he takes the most pride.

The idea for this particular piece was born out of volunteer work at a local food pantry with his two sons over the last four years.

“After we load people’s cars with groceries I ask if they would like prayer for anything.

The stories I have heard over the years have both broken my heart and given me great hope at the same time,” Miller says.

These heartbreaking and hopeful stories have put things into perspective for Miller.

“Over the years I see how little I have to offer in the grand scheme of things, yet I always pray god will keep my hands open to offer the little that I have and, possibly, let it grow into something beautiful,” Miller says.

Miller’s artwork will be on view at Hayley Gallery in New Albany from Nov. 4-Dec. 10. His art can also be viewed on his website www.codyfmiller.com.

Individuals can sometimes lose focus of what is important in life. For Miller, the creative process is also an exercise in mindfulness.

“I concentrate on my mindset when I paint. Even if I’m angry, I work through it and wonderful things start to happen,” Miller says. “It’s important to always be aware of everything around you and maintain a sense of wonder and awe for the smallest, most mundane things in life.” CS

Above: The Way Home III

Below: Tabitha Revisited

Mallory Grayson is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

Want to see more philanthropyinspired artwork in Columbus?

The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, overseen by a committee which includes philanthropist and arts activist DeeDee Glimcher, proudly owns the largest collection of local contemporary art. Pieces from the collection can be viewed in the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the Hilton Columbus Downtown and various downtown parking garages.

“I concentrate on my mindset when I paint. Even if I’m angry, I work through it and wonderful things start to happen.”

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Gallery Exhibits Columbus Museum of Art www.columbusmuseum.org Titian’s Portrait of a Lady In White will be showing at the CMA to celebrate the museum’s 140th year. The portrait is the work of famous Italian Renaissance painter Titian.

Through Dec. 9.

I, Too, Sing America: The Harlem Renaissance at 100 discusses the great works born out of the Harlem Renaissance. The exhibition is part of a citywide celebration for the 100th anniversary of the movement. Through Jan. 20.

Isaac Julien’s film, Looking For Langston, will play alongside I, Too, Sing America to encourage discussion about the Harlem Renaissance. The film explores the life of Langston Hughes and other gay artists within the movement. Through Feb. 3.

Think Outside the Brick lets CMA visitors tap into their inner child. The annual exhibition discusses the creative potential of LEGO. Nov. 10-Feb. 22.

Back of the Bus:Illustrations by Floyd Cooper presents children’s book illustrations from the book Back of the Bus, which talks about a fictional account of Rosa Parks’ arrest. Dec. 8-March 8.

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

Brandt-Roberts Galleries www.brandtrobertsgalleries.com Mark Gingerich Solo Exhibition showcases the work of American impressionist paint-

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er Mark Gingerich, who often paints the Ohio countryside. Nov. 11-Dec. 22.

Decorative Arts Center of Ohio www.decartsohio.org Imagining A Better World: The Artwork of Nelly Toll showcases the work of Nelly Toll, a child in hiding from Nazis forces.

While in hiding, she painted watercolors of what a better world would look like.

Through Dec. 30.

Hammond Harkins Gallery www.hammondharkins.com To Dream Avant-garde displays avantgarde art reflecting the Harlem Renaissance. Ten artists will display their work.

Through Nov. 11.

Sherrie Gallerie www.sherriegallerie.com This self-titled exhibition showcases the art of Melinda Rosenberg, an artist

who focuses mainly on wood. Her art has been presented in many places, such as the Richard M. Ross Art Museum. Through Nov. 25.

Wexner Center For The Arts www.wexarts.org Mickalene Thomas: I Can’t See You Without Me showcases art that discusses the intersections of authorship, identity and desire. Thomas also uses her art to discuss racial representation and feminism.

Through Dec. 30.

The Ohio State University Urban Arts Space uas.osu.edu Design Is… traces the history of the OSU Design Department over the course of 50 years. View art and accomplishments from OSU design alumni, and learn about the inner workings of the Design Department. Through Nov. 10.

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Columbus Museum of Art Richie Pope: 2018 Columbus Comics Residency Exhibition

Open Door Art Studio Gallery www.cchsohio.org The exhibition Are You Afraid of the Art? will display art dominated by the color black. Art of scary moments and creatures will be at the gallery. Through Nov. 30.

Visit Itsy Bitsy Teeny Tiny to view tiny, meticulously crafted art pieces. The prices will be smaller as well. Dec. 8-Jan. 4.

Riffe Gallery oac.ohio.gov/riffe-gallery.

The Riffe Gallery will be displaying Art Educators as Artists, an exhibition meant to show the art of hardworking art educators in Ohio. Nov. 1-Jan. 9.

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Dublin Arts Council www.dublinarts.org The exhibition Art Quilt Alliance: Color Therapy showcases artistic quilts that respond to topics like families, neighborhoods, social and political events. The Art Quilt Alliance is a group that meets every month to create artistic quilts. Nov. 13-Dec. 21.

Pizzuti Collection www.pizzuticollection.org Abstract art is everywhere in the exhibition Take Up Space. The nine artists whose work is presented explores topics of society, politics and color through abstract art. Through Jan. 20.

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

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

Hayley Gallery www.localohioart.com Hayley Gallery welcomes Cody F. Miller in an Artist Opening Reception with his art piece Sojourners. Miller works with magazine collage, acrylic paint, charcoal and cloth. Nov. 10.

Hayley Gallery will also be holding an Artist Opening Reception for Melodie Thompson and Trish Weeks. Come for the show Light and Color Collective. Dec. 7.

Beeler Gallery www.beelergallery.org arms ache avid aeon follows the four core members of fierce pussy, an LGBTQ art collective that creates art to increase awareness about LGBTQ identity. The art of the four core members will be on display for season one of Beeler Gallery’s programs. Through March 17.

Angela Meleca Gallery www.angelamelecagallery.com The Robert Buck exhibition displays the art of Robert Buck, who uses his art to make statements about troubled psychologies. Nov. 3-Dec. 22.

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CityScene spotlights what to watch, what to watch for and what not to miss! in a bottle who can grant infinite wishes. columbus.broadway.com Fleetwood Mac Nov. 7, 8 p.m.

Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.

Does this group really even need an introduction? The British-American rock band formed in London in 1967. Fast-forward to 2018 where the icons will perform in Columbus after having sold more than 100 million records. www.nationwidearena.com

Elton John Farewell Tour Nov. 2, 8 p.m.

Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr. Farewell Yellow Brick Road, after more than a half century on the road and a culturally redefining career. Elton John has already claimed his place as a true global icon. www.schottensteincenter.com March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m.

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munity to recognize nursing excellence. www.marchofdimes.org BalletMet presents Lineage: A Collection of Short Ballets Through Nov. 3, 7:30 and 8 p.m.

Davidson Theatre, 77 S. High St. Dazzling works of three prolific New York choreographers are highlighted in this series of short ballets. www.balletmet.org CAPA and Broadway Across America present Aladdin Through Nov. 4, 1, 2, 7:30 and 8 p.m.

Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Become immersed in a whole new world with this hit Broadway musical. Filled with unforgettable beauty, magic and comedy, this thrilling production features a genie

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra presents Mozart & Montero Nov. 10-11, 5:30 and 7 p.m.

Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. Pianist Gabriela Montero is known not only for her classical interpretations, but for her improvisatory skills as well. She joins ProMusica for its composer/performer project as creator and soloist to explore two contrasting symphonies of Beethoven. www.promusicacolumbus.org 96th Annual TWIG Bazaar Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Lausche Building, 717 East 17th Ave. More than 200 vendors bring their handmade crafts for the 96th annual TWIG Bazaar, with proceeds benefiting

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CAPA presents An Evening with the Tedeschi Trucks Band Nov. 9, 8 p.m.

Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. An American blues rock band formed in 2010 and based in Florida, the group is led by married couple Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks. Their debut album, Revelator, won the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Blues Album. www.capa.com

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Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. With selections from Star Wars, Star Trek, Back to the Future, The Incredibles and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, this musical sci-fi celebration is sure to entertain. Of course, Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra, featured in 2001: A Space Odyssey, will also be included. www. columbussymphony.com

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Clintonville Woman’s Club, 3951 N. High St. A tribute to the Woody Herman Orchestra featuring his world-class drummer, Jeff Hamilton, who has performed with the likes of Ray Brown, Oscar Peterson, Diana Krall, Tommy Dorsey. www.famous jazzorchestra.com

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CAPA presents Peppa Pig Live!

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Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. An action-packed live show featuring favorite characters as life-size puppets, Peppa Pig Live! is back. Come join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and more in this song-filled adventure. www.capa.com CAPA presents Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Nov. 23-25, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Interspersed throughout this classic tale are wonderous arrangements of favorite holidays songs such as God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Wassail Wassail, Good

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Christian Men Rejoice, Away in a Manger, Greensleeves, The Boar’s Head Carol and many more. www.capa.com

Columbus Theater presents Monty Python’s Spamalot Nov. 23-25, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. Lovingly ripped from the classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this irreverent musical comedy retells the quest of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table as they search for the Holy Grail. Featuring a chorus line of dancing divas, flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers, Spamalot is a fan favorite. www.capa.com

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Additional support from: The Sol Morton and Dorothy Isaac, Rebecca J. Wickersham and Lewis K. Osborne funds at The Columbus Foundation.

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Holiday Tour of Homes Dec. 1, noon-5 p.m.

Tartan Fields Golf Club, 8070 Tartan Fields Dr., Dublin Get in the holiday spirit and see how local residents deck their halls. The 14th annual Holiday Tour of Homes, presented by the Junior League of Columbus, tours multiple incredibly decorated homes while serving small bites by local eateries. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Save by buying five tickets for $100 and bring four friends! Proceeds from the tour benefit the programs and projects of the Junior League of Columbus. www.jlcolumbus.org

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Ohio University Lancaster Theatre presents The Drowsy Chaperone Nov. 29-Dec. 2, 7 p.m.

Wagner Theatre, 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster Winner of five Tony Awards, this musical is a nostalgic throwback to the Jazz Age musical. The event begins simply with a man in a chair and ends as an evening of raucous delight. www.ohio.edu

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CRITIQUE With Michael McEwan

The Painter’s Eye Featuring the work of Titian

IN 2018, COLUMBUS Museum of Art, the first chartered museum in the state of Ohio, marks its 140th anniversary. As part of the anniversary celebrations, CMA collaborated with the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Columbus’ sister city, Dresden, Germany, to bring Titian’s masterpiece Portrait of a Lady in White to Ohio. The most famous painter from the Venetian School, Titian was active for over 60 years. In fact, some have suggested he lived to 100 years.

Mystery has always shrouded the technical processes of the Venetian School. When looking at the founding of the English Royal Academy during the 18th and 19th centuries, an event that came to be known as “the Venetian Scandal” occurred.

The Venetian Scandal involved several artists and a purported letter containing the secret of the Venetian painting methods. It amounted to nothing more than a swindle, as the work of these English painters has shown over the years.

The true secret of the Venetians was that they discovered principles of modern painting: a type of harmonious color, a more direct application of paint and, most importantly, putting into practice the principle of warm tones versus cool tones.

This gave them the tools to do the most naturalistic paintings to date. A stunning example of this is seen in Lady in White. Note the very slight graduations of shadow which turn to a cool tone against the brilliance of tints made of white, which appears as a warmer tone. Warmer tones give the impression of moving forward in the painting, while cool tones recede.

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Titian (ca.1488 - ca.1576); “Lady in White” 1561; approx.

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