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RANKING BEARS FROM UN-BEAR-ABLE TO REMEM-BEAR-ABLE
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This week is the final run of the Whiskey Bear Comedy Festival (check out Jim Fischer’s preview on page 28). With that in mind, we thought we’d paws for a moment to rank some famed bears. Bring on the uproar. Ted Just no. Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear The “Toy Story 3” villain rules like a cult leader, hiding his evil ways beneath a benevolent façade. Not to mention he nearly incinerated Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang.
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The Berenstain Bears I’m one of those folks who swears that it was always Berenstein Bears, so this reality, by its very existence, is upsetting to me.
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Walter Payton Late Chicago Bears running back Sweetness is among the greatest to grace the gridiron.
Bear claws These pastries are essentially oversized doughnuts, so that’ll be a hard pass from this guy. Bear Grylls Formerly a Special Air Service serviceman, Grylls is best known as the survivalist on the TV series “Man vs. Wild” who drank his own urine for instructional purposes. The bear from “The Revenant” Sure, this beast nearly tore poor Leo completely to shreds, but at least it never drank its own pee on TV. Timothy Treadwell Better known as Grizzly Man, Treadwell was a conservationist and documentary filmmaker who founded a bear-protection organization, Grizzly People, and stumped for the animal’s preservation right up to the moment he was killed and
Baloo There have been numerous permutations of “The Jungle Book,” but none tops the 1967 animated Disney original, due in part to the version of “The Bare Necessities” crooned by the jovial, rhythmblessed Baloo.
Paddington eaten by an Alaskan brown bear in 2008, a traumatic (and sadly predictable) circumstance captured in the 2005 documentary “Grizzly Man.” Winnie the Pooh The generally lovable, honey-obsessed stuffed bear was the calming center in a universe filled with manic-depressive personalities (see: Eeyore and Tigger). Corduroy I’ve rediscovered this one reading to our daughter, and it’s such a sweet, simple story.
The Hair Bear Bunch I have vivid recollections of watching “Help!... It’s the Hair Bear Bunch!” as a child, which featured three animated bears, one complete with a wild yellow afro, who (and I had to Google this just to make sure memory served) rode around on an invisible motorcycle. The amount of drugs consumed in the making of this show had to be unrivaled. Fozzie Bear Though close, Fozzie isn’t quite the best Muppet (that would be Rowlf the Dog; don’t @ me). Still, it’s impressive how the fuzzy comedian also captures the underlying sadness common to many standups. Paddington I defy you to watch “Paddington 2” and not be charmed.
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A pilot program is taking families out of highpoverty areas and helping them relocate in better neighborhoods. Could Move to Prosper play a crucial role in tackling Central Ohio’s affordable housing crisis?
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coming around after her husband left, helping with Mackenzie. Things got serious, but over time he grew angry, and eventually she said he became physically abusive. Lee moved out and stayed at the YWCA for a couple of weeks, then landed at an apartment in the Independence Village East subdivision in Reynoldsburg. Then came the leaky roof, the slimy carpet, the stove she was too afraid to use for fear of smelling gas again... But she stayed. “When you’re just so down to the point where you have nothing, no one, and that is all that is offered to you, you take it. You deal with it,” Lee said. “People have said, ‘You could have put your rent in escrow. You could have sued. You could have fought this.’ No. When you’re at a point in life where you’re just so down, you’re not thinking about things like that. You’re thinking about survival. You’re living from paycheck to paycheck. … I knew the whole time that I deserved better. It was just a matter of, how am I going to get out of this? Who’s going to help me get out of this? Who will want to help me get out of this? And then here comes Move to Prosper.” Move to Prosper is led by Amy Klaben, who stepped down from nonprofit housing developer Homeport in 2015 after serving as its president/CEO for 15 years. Last year Move to Prosper, which is an initiative of Ohio State University and community partners, relocated 10 female-headed households, including Lee, from what it calls “low-opportunity neighborhoods” into “high-opportunity neighborhoods.” Move to Prosper provides each family with $400 per month in rental assistance, along with life coaching and career services, for three years. I first met Lee on Dec. 19 of last year, when she had been in her new Rosebrook Village apartment less than three weeks. Even though the unit was smaller and located only a few miles from her old place (still in Reynoldsburg, in fact), Lee teared up while describing how her life
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had already been transformed. “Right now, it just feels like a weight is off my shoulders. I don’t have to worry about my house falling apart while I’m in it,” she said. “It’s like a new start — an end to all of my problems. It’s a new start for education for my daughter. A new start for us being stable so I can get myself together and try to make a difference in my life.” Lee and the other nine families currently in Move to Prosper’s pilot program, which Klaben and others hope to expand to a demonstration project of 100 families, represent a forgotten segment of the population affected by Central Ohio’s affordable housing crisis. “These families are working really hard in these low-wage jobs with little or no support,” Klaben said. “We don’t think about them in the community, but it’s a lot of people, and it’s a lot of children.” According to Roberta Garber, executive director of the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio, 54,000 households in Franklin County are paying more than half of their income for housing. “That’s the group with the greatest housing needs and challenges,” Garber said. “Everyone’s talking about affordable housing. It’s very exciting that this is a top issue and it’s being discussed a lot. But we can’t forget about who those 54,000 households really are.” While some of those 54,000 may qualify for federal rental support, like a Section 8 housing choice voucher, Garber said 20,000 households in Central Ohio
zip codes are currently on the application waiting list for vouchers. And even for the households that manage to get a voucher, landlords in Ohio are allowed to discriminate based on income, meaning they don’t have to take Section 8 tenants. “Federal government support, like Section 8, only reaches 25 percent of those in need,” Klaben said. “Although some people believe you should have the right to a safe, decent, affordable home, the government hasn’t supported that in terms of allocation of funding.” “A lot of these families are not even in consideration for a lot of the resources that are out there. It’s a constant and relentless struggle,” said Jason Reece, a professor of city and regional planning at Ohio State and the project evaluator for Move to Prosper. “It’s only 10 families that we’re really leaning into and studying, but I think they are a reflection of what tens of thousands of families are probably dealing with here in Central Ohio.” “Affordable housing” has increasingly become a buzz term in Columbus, which is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, and also the second-most economically segregated city, according to recent studies. Rents are rising at twice the pace of income. And while affordable units are currently being built, construction can’t keep up with the need; even if it could, the definition of “affordable” is constantly changing. Kateresa Lee cannot afford what is often described as affordable housing.
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he smell would always hit her first. Kateresa Lee tried to ignore the musty, dank odor inside of her Reynoldsburg apartment, just like she tried to ignore the seedy characters engaging in handshake deals outside of her unit. She’d keep her head down, avoid eye contact and enter through the back door for the safety of her young daughter, Mackenzie. But arriving home after working a fulltime job at the courthouse Downtown, she never got used to the smell. White and black mold spots covered the wall, which had begun to separate from the living room window. The bathroom floor was stained black. Leaks were constant. And it wasn’t just the mold. Lee couldn’t store anything in the kitchen cabinets mounted to the wall; they jiggled precariously any time she touched them, so instead she piled her dishes and glassware on the counter. The ceiling fan was similarly too unstable to use. But she was paying $650 a month — still a good chunk of her paycheck, but at least she could consistently make rent. It was better than having to go back to the shelter. It’s not the life Lee expected as a shy, quiet kid growing up in southeast Columbus. During her high school years at Eastmoor Academy, she morphed into a social butterfly, playing softball and tennis and joining the drill team and student council. She was a student helper in the multiple disabilities classroom. After graduating, Lee took classes at Columbus State, and at 19 she met her future husband while working at a cellphone store. They married and were expecting their first child. Then he left Lee while she was three months pregnant. “I came home from work one day and he was gone. The closets were cleared out,” she said. “I felt like my whole world came crashing down.” Lee’s high school sweetheart started
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t all started with the children,” Klaben said. At the end of 2015, soon after Klaben announced she’d be stepping down from Homeport, commercial realtor Steve Heiser had a conversation with Klaben about kids living in neighborhoods of concentrated poverty, and what to do about it. The two were familiar with research by Harvard University’s Raj Chetty, which shows that for every year a child under 13 spends in a low-poverty/high-opportunity area, the child’s chances of life success increase dramatically, with long-term benefits like higher future earnings, better health outcomes and more. “The experiences with Homeport helped me see that we clearly need a lot more affordable housing,” Klaben said. “But after spending a lot of time reading and researching after I left, and thinking in a more global perspective, what I’ve seen in the research and the writing is that we have to build mixed-income communities. As long as you concentrate the wealthy in one area and people in poverty in another, you can’t solve the problems of our community.” Klaben and Heiser decided to continue the conversation with real estate developer Michael Kelley, a partner with the Kelley Companies (and a Homeport board member), and Bill Riat, a partner with local developer Casto. Both developers signed on to help, agreeing to free up units at some of their properties and to discount the rent $100 per month for participating families. Klaben got to work, approaching potential private donors, organizations and businesses that could help reduce the rent further, eventually raising enough money to begin the initiative and offset the rent by a total of $400 per month for 10 families. The three-year budget is $536,000, and Klaben recently said the initiative is “pretty close” to raising the full amount. (Move to Prosper is not a 501(c)(3); Ohio State is its fiscal agent.) “Amy really pushed this forward,” Kelley said. “Anyone can come up with an
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It’s like a new start — an end to all of my problems. It’s a new start for education for my daughter. A new start for us being stable so I can get myself together and try to make a difference in my life.” Kateresa Lee
idea, but Amy executed it. She’s a great convener of people.” Klaben is quick with a smile and careful with her words. In two lengthy interviews a year apart, she would often pause and say, “Let’s see…,” rather than rush to use less-than-perfect terminology. Klaben fuses her warm, empathic personality with an intensely focused, practical approach to Move to Prosper and to the affordable housing crisis as a whole. Early on, Klaben met weekly with Rachel Kleit, an associate dean at Ohio State and the former head of OSU’s City and Regional Planning department. Kleit, who’s now the chair of Move to Prosper’s Steering Committee, described Klaben as highly organized and persistent. “She’s willing to ask again and again,” she said. Relocation and temporary rental assistance is only part of the Move to Prosper vision. In focus groups, women said they’d need to plan for the fact that rental support would end in three years. “They wanted financial coaching,” Klaben said. “They’ve asked for coaching support and someone to hold them accountable.” Klaben, Kleit and Lisa Durham at OSU’s College of Social Work began working with community partners like Jewish Family Services, Catholic Social Services and others to develop a “coaching toolbox.” After much discussion and multiple focus groups, they settled on four pillars: housing, finances, education/ career and health. In March of 2018, Move to Prosper held a briefing for nonprofits at the Columbus Foundation, and those organizations spread the word about the program. Pretty soon, Klaben had more than 300 applications for the pilot program, which had certain eligibility restrictions. Applicants had to be single mothers with
one to three children 13 and under, and at least one child had to be school-aged to track educational outcomes. The initiative also set income requirements and required a car to get to and from work. (Some of the restrictions may be revised for the 100-family demonstration project.) Of the 10 families chosen, all the women have at least some college education. Kateresa Lee, for instance, entered the program with credits from Columbus State and Franklin University. More than half of the women had in excess of $50,000 of debt, mostly due to student loans. Household incomes range from $23,000 to $37,500, and no women were using a housing voucher. Participants’ credit scores were all below 580. Coaching for the 10 families began in June of last year, and in July, August and September the participants relocated to apartments owned by Casto or the KelleyWeiler Group’s Oakwood Management Company. (One family dropped out of the program prematurely; Lee filled the 10th spot in December.) Interim lead coach Chris Blakely, a member of the Steering Committee from Nationwide Financial, works with four other coaches to provide one-on-one life-coaching sessions for each woman, who sets her own goals under each pillar. Move to Prosper also hosts educational programs once a month on a topic that relates to the four pillars. A doctor spoke about stress management; a representative from Jewish Family Services provided instruction on building a resume and job hunting. In February, Move to Prosper released an interim evaluation, the Prosperity Report, with preliminary findings. While evaluator Jason Reece saw consistently good results — positive experiences with
coaching, neighborhood satisfaction, financial improvement, as well as positive experiences from the landlords’ perspective — he was shocked to hear about the horrid conditions of the participants’ previous housing, and the way clean, safe housing had led to health improvements in the children in such a short period of time. “The kids are not having respiratory issues, which means they’re in school more. They’re not having asthma attacks and having to go to the ER. I thought maybe that would happen to one family, but I was not expecting that we’d have multiple families,” Reece said. “And then just the mental health benefits. One of the things that really surprised me was how the participants would describe how not being under the constant weight of chronic stress, they could actually think. They had the space to plan and do things that most of us take for granted.”
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hen it comes to addressing economic segregation and affordable housing, there are two basic approaches: place-based and people-based strategies. In general, Columbus, like many other cities, has taken a place-based approach, focusing on the revitalization of neighborhoods like the South Side and the Near East Side. Move to Prosper, in contrast, is a people-based approach: Move struggling families out of struggling neighborhoods and put them in better neighborhoods. The 10 families in Move to Prosper’s pilot program are nearly all located outside I-270, which has opened the door for critics who say the initiative is merely another way to take people out of the city and into the suburbs, leaving low-opportunity neighborhoods no better off, while also removing kids from
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Kateresa Lee and daughter Mackenzie higher-income neighborhoods, and if we can fight it on both levels, then I think we’re more likely to achieve a more integrated community, which is ultimately better for everyone. And to the extent that we stay segregated, I think it’s bad for everyone.” Garber at the Affordable Housing Alliance, which she described as the region’s “moral compass” when it comes to housing, similarly sees Move to Prosper as one piece of a larger puzzle. “Our strategy is that there should be affordable housing opportunities throughout Franklin County, including in suburban areas,” she said. “We’re trying to be an important tool in our community toolbox,” Klaben said. “When you hear the mayor of Columbus talk about the $50 million [in the $1 billion bond package passed by voters on May 7], it’s to create affordable housing opportunities for mixed-income housing in the region. And if you want to talk about mixed-income neighborhoods, that’s what Move to Prosper is. So one would think that Move to Prosper is totally in line with the city of Columbus’ goals of mixed-income neighborhoods in the region.” Reece noted that, although the pilot program relocated families into suburban communities, it doesn’t always have to be that way. “There are a lot of opportunity-rich neighborhoods here in the Columbus area,” he said. “[Move
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ateresa Lee’s two-bedroom unit in Rosebrook Village has an almost identical layout to her previous apartment. The living room couch is in the same spot as before, but now she’s not scared to let it touch the wall. The carpet doesn’t squish underfoot. Artwork hangs on the walls. Seated at the dining table in her eat-in kitchen one evening in early May, Lee takes pleasure in the simple things: storing dishes in her kitchen cabinets, using the ceiling fan without fear, heating
bratwursts in the oven without opening windows in case of a gas leak. Next to the table is a work desk with a laptop where Lee does her online coursework in the evenings; she’s taking five classes at Franklin University right now — the maximum allowed — in addition to her job at the courthouse. Underneath the laptop is an empty diploma case from Franklin University that she recently found at a thrift store. “I’m like, ‘This is a sign from God that I need to keep on pushing,’” said Lee, who hopes to have an associate’s degree in two more semesters, and a bachelor’s in three. “I keep this here for motivation.” Six-year-old Mackenzie, who’s finishing kindergarten, has her own small desk next to the table. She scribbles on a pad of paper while we talk, and at one point she tears off a perforated sheet and hands it to her mother. “I love my mom. She is so nice to me,” it reads. “You know how to write sentences?!” Lee exclaims. “Are you serious? You just did this?” Needless to say, school is going well for Mackenzie. Though she’s one of the few African Americans in her class, Lee said Mackenzie doesn’t seem to mind. And at Rosebrook Village, they both have felt welcomed and accepted. “People come out of their house and say, ‘Good morning! How are you?’ Do you know how foreign that was to me?” said Lee, who didn’t allow Mackenzie to play outside at the old place. Now Mackenzie’s best friend lives in the same apartment complex — the daughter of another woman in the Move to Prosper pilot. Lee is also a notary, and with the help of a Move to Prosper mentor, she’s revamping her business, Mobile Notary of Central Ohio. Soon she’ll have a new website and ads running on the radio. With a forthcoming college degree, a full-time job and her own business on the side, Lee hopes to save enough money so that one day she can stop renting and own a home. Pataskala isn’t far from Rosebrook Village. Sometimes Lee and Mackenzie drive through the nearby town, admiring the quiet streets and the big, beautiful houses while daydreaming about a future that no longer seems impossible.
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Columbus City Schools and placing them in a suburban district. In light of those criticisms, city officials haven’t exactly welcomed Move to Prosper with open arms. City Council’s Shayla Favor, chair of the Housing Committee, for instance, declined an interview request about Move to Prosper (her spokesperson noted that Favor would “welcome the opportunity to talk at a later date about what the city is doing with affordable housing”). Mayor Andrew Ginther’s office also did not provide a comment. “I do think there are some city officials that are supportive, but it’s a tough issue for them to publicly get behind,” Michael Kelley said. “This was always a way for us to try to get around some of the difficulties associated with city government, and that includes not just funding, but the zoning. One of the reasons why there’s not many affordable housing units in suburbs like Dublin and Hilliard and New Albany is exclusionary zoning. And that’s going to be very difficult to change. … This was a way where, today, we could start moving people into some units in those neighborhoods.” Kelley also argues that the affordable housing crisis is a battle that should be fought on multiple fronts. “The city is very involved in uplifting neighborhoods. That’s one front,” he said. “But Move to Prosper is taking it the reverse way. It’s getting lower-income people into the
to Prosper] has been constrained, to some degree, by where they have rental company partners.” Reece also said some of the criticisms are due to misconceptions. Of the 300-plus Move to Prosper applicants, most were not from neighborhoods that are seeing revitalization. “They came from parts of the city of Columbus, but generally the older suburbs, so a lot of folks from the Morse/161 area, a lot of folks from the southeast portion of the city, out near 270,” he said. “We’re not necessarily seeing people coming from the Near East Side or the South Side. These are folks coming from neighborhoods that are still actively in a state of decline.” The majority of the kids in the pilot program also came from suburban school districts and charter schools, not Columbus City Schools. In Kateresa Lee’s move from one part of Reynoldsburg to another, for instance, her daughter transferred from Groveport Madison Schools to Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. Regardless of city buy-in, the looming question regarding Move to Prosper’s future is funding. To truly make a difference on a larger scale in Central Ohio, the initiative will have to raise enough money for a three-year, 100-family demonstration project, which carries a price tag of nearly $6 million, according to Klaben. “The demonstration project is so important because we need to show that in our community it could work,” Klaben said. “We have other landlords that want to participate. We just need the money.”
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90-YEAR-OLD MERRY MAKERS CLUB ENTERS A NEW HEYDAY
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As late May approaches, many Columbus high schoolers have already made lasting memories at their junior and senior proms. There have been sightings of teenagers of all races in evening gowns and tuxes taking selfies in front of houses, or spilling out of popular restaurants. But in the early part of the 20th century, high school social life looked quite different. For example, in 1926 at East High School, African American students were not allowed to participate in social activi-
ties. Tensions soared, and a fight broke out between black and white students. In the aftermath, a small number of African American male students founded the Merry Makers Club, a social organization where they could feel safe and included. Over 90 years later, the group is still active Downtown at a clubhouse at Spring Street and Jefferson Avenue. “Tradition, membership and excellence have taken us from the beginning to where we are today,” said elder member
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Steve Cheek, who joined the Merry Makers in 1978. “We take this very seriously. … Over those 90 years, we have had some of Columbus’ finest citizens [as] members.” That legacy began with Harold Ward, one of the club’s founding members and part of the family that started the country’s longest-running black-owned business, E.E. Ward Moving & Storage. Over the years, membership has included restaurateurs, hotel owners, doctors and attorneys. Central Ohio journalism pioneer Amos H. Lynch Sr. and Robert Morton Duncan — the first African American to serve on the Ohio Supreme Court — were both Merry Makers. “It goes on and on,” said Cheek, who continues to be amazed by the accomplishments of new members. “It adds to our tradition.” Evolving from a teenage club after
the founders grew up, the current group includes men in their 30s and older. Unless they are dismissed, Merry Makers can be lifelong members. Membership is generally invite-only, and the cap is 35 men at a time. “It almost feels like we’re in a new heyday for the club,” said social committee chair Diallo Wilkerson. “There’s been some other clubs that have died off. And now we’re again growing. … Just over the last year, we brought in seven members, which is the most number of members we brought in since 2011.” That growth is due to the Merry Makers’ increased social activity. Popular public events include annual Halloween and summer parties, and a new Bourbon & Cigar Happy Hour each month. “But for the most part, it’s people coming in and out to just relax,” said Wilkerson, pointing to members who watch TV, play cards or pour a drink from bottles stored in assigned lockers at the clubhouse. “They may host some friends here who just want to come and hang out, sit out on the patio.” Some members have emphasized that the opportunity to fellowship with other black men away from race-based scrutiny is an advantage of joining the Merry Makers Club. But that doesn’t mean membership will remain exclusive to African Americans or men in the future. “It would be great to see some ground broken,” Wilkerson said. “As we start to include people into the things that we do, I think we need representation for people of different demographics.” Beyond the social component, the Merry Makers Club also has a long commitment to giving back to the community. Through its foundation arm, the group contributes to endowed scholarships at Ohio State and Columbus State. As of 2017, 145 awards have been distributed to students. “We’re very pro-education here,” Cheek said. Building a lineage of educated or otherwise accomplished members helps counter longstanding stereotypes of black men, Cheek explained. “One thing that we have a problem with is that society thinks of African American men in a very unkindly way,” he said. “We’re not what society thinks we are.”
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City Council recently voted to provide about $3.4 million in tax incentives over the next six years to Root Insurance, Columbus’s digital auto insurance tech “unicorn.” While the spectacle of last year’s Amazon HQ2 bidding war has soured many on economic development incentives, such incentives can still be helpful for cities looking to entice businesses. Incentives are not costless, though, and companies like Root don’t take relocation lightly and may have stuck around without incentives. Foregone tax revenue spent on incentives is revenue not spent on local programs like safety, education and infrastructure. Upjohn Institute Economist Timothy Bartik published a report last year that sheds some light on this tradeoff. He found that incentives tend to boost local wages as a whole, though the impacts are usually regressive, accruing mainly to high- and middle-income workers and decreasing wages for low-income workers because of decreased revenue for programs to support them. Bartik’s study provided some insights for policymakers interested in boosting local wages through economic development incentives. Let’s see how the Root deal stacks up to Bartik’s findings.
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Alex Timm, CEO and co-founder of Root Insurance Company Most importantly, Bartik found that customized services such as job training and manufacturing extension partnerships can affect location and expansion decisions 10 times as much as tax incentives. These incentives are also progressive since lowincome workers get jobs at local businesses providing this support. Unfortunately, the Root deal is being paid out through tax incentives, so Columbus was unable to fulfill this best practice. Also important is targeting firms that utilize local suppliers and create jobs locally. Manufacturing firms are especially good at this, inducing as many as six local jobs for every direct job they create and indirectly creating jobs for low-income workers, making incentives for manufacturing more progressive than your average incentive. Insurance company incentives are also more locally stimulating than average, but only create about 3.5 jobs for every direct job created, according to estimates by economist Josh
Bivens. This means the Root deal does moderately well on this metric, though it falls short of a deal for a manufacturing plant. Another tool is to front-load tax incentives in the first year. This takes advantage of the fact that private firms are more shortsighted than the public sector, making the incentive stronger. Unfortunately, the Root deal will be paid out through income tax abatements over the next six years, so Columbus did not take advantage of this difference. All in all, the Root deal will probably grow local wages, though the wage growth will largely go to high earners. This will be paid for out of $3.4 million in foregone tax revenue that could pay for pre-k slots, police officers and road maintenance. While everyone wants a unicorn in their stable, we shouldn’t forget where its hay comes from. Rob Moore is the principal for Scioto Analysis, a Columbus-based policy analysis firm.
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COMMUNITY // RAINBOW RANT
THE FIRST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MASCULINE GENDER SPECTACULAR
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BY JOY ELLISON
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In Columbus, drag queens get all the attention and I don’t begrudge them their shine. My heart, however, will always be with the drag kings. There aren’t many stages where Columbus kings can shimmy and strut, but that changed last weekend. From May 9-12, Luster Dela Virgion hosted the International Masculine Gender Spectacular like Columbus’ own Billy Porter. A living legend, Luster has been serving looks while serving the LGBT community for decades. This weekend was one more gift to us. On Friday night, Santana Romero, a drag king from Toledo, held the crowd spellbound while he danced to Bruno Mars, moving with a smooth sexiness the pop star could only dream of emulating. If the world were fair, it would be Santana walking the red carpet. Or maybe not. The king has a way of making you feel like there’s nothing he’d rather do with his immense talent than share it with queer and trans people. That’s the power of shows like the Spectacular: The entertainment is for us. Neither bachelorette parties nor TV producers have discovered drag kings. Let’s promise to never tell them. At the Spectacular, you didn’t need a college degree to participate in a sophisticated conversation about queer and trans politics. Apollo Vidra wore an otter onesie to do a joyful dance to ragtime that turned into an angry strip tease to Alanis Morissette’s “You Oughta Know.” Wearing shell pasties and a fur thong, he criticized toxic masculinity in gay communities. Ennis F.W. dressed as a toy soldier and marched down the runway holding a sign with facts about U.S. military spending. He thrust his hips to Edwin
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Starr’s “War.” He hit every beat of the song with military precision. Then, the music dropped away and the king pantomimed accepting an envelope from the U.S. government addressed to the military. When he opened it, glitter and dollar bills poured out. The music switched to “Born to Be Wild,” as he stripped down to camo boxers and an American flag headband. For the length of his performance, it was 2001 again, a time when drag was radical and queer and trans communities marched against George W. Bush’s wars. I nearly cried in the middle of the bar. The first International Masculine Gender Spectacular was a triumph – and against great odds. Every year, subversive spaces like the Spectacular are harder to find. Sometimes I feel that we’re losing the parts of our culture I love the most. So, as long as they’re still here, let’s hear it for the boys, the bois and the boiz.
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PICKS FROM SAM CORLETT BY SAM CORLETT
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Singer-songwriter Sam Corlett uses music as a tool for navigating her experiences. After performing in Columbus bands for more than a decade, she became a solo artist in 2018, and is currently writing and recording her debut release. A wide range of influences inform her songwriting — from jazz and soul singers like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday to art-rockers like David Bowie and David Byrne. This month, she released her second single, “Moving Away,” available on all digital streaming platforms. Here are a few things she loves:
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Keith Hanlon and Musicol Recording Studio Walking into Musicol is like stepping into another dimension. The studio was built in 1968. It’s still family owned, and they’re still pressing records in the basement. It’s my absolute favorite place to sing, because of its collection of vintage microphones and the natural reverb plate. Working on my first songs as a solo artist, it’s been important to me to be the one making the production decisions. Keith Hanlon gives me the room to do that while encouraging me to try new things and to follow my gut. We’ve been recording both at Musicol and at home. Because we’re neighbors, I have the added bonus of being able to walk over to work on a song whenever we’re both free. Traveling I’ve lived in Columbus all my life, so spending time in different places is important and keeps things fresh for me. Stepping out of my daily environment opens up my idea of the world and inspires me in new ways. Last year, I went to New Zealand where I saw what felt like the end
of the Earth — and more waterfalls than I could have ever imagined. This year, I’ve fallen in love with Paris, with its rich and beautiful history (and obviously because of the amazing croissants). A coffee and a crossiant It’s unfortunately rare for me to find a cafe that serves both great coffee and great croissants, but when I find it, I’m reminded that this is one of my favorite things in the world. Creative place-making Creative place-making refers to the process in which community stakeholders seek to develop the physical and social character of a place around arts and cultural programming in order to facilitate social interaction. Examples of this range from painted murals to pop-up parklets to community gardens. These are unique places being brought to life in otherwise under-utilized areas. I believe there’s tremendous value in the idea of a “third place.” Not work or home, but a place where people can come together to build community and share a cultural identity.
Tim Conway My favorite funny man, particularly in my youth. The recentlydeceased Conway remains best-known for his work on “The Carol Burnett Show,” and younger generations knew him as the voice of Barnacle Boy on “Spongebob Squarepants.” But he brought the same oddball, slapstick approach to a slew of films I loved as a kid, such as “The Apple Dumpling Gang,” “Gus,” “They Went That-a-Way and That-a-Way” and “The Private Eyes.” I interviewed Conway twice by phone, and I swear it was his goal to break up the interviewer the same way he broke up Harvey Korman. —Jim Fischer Ambient music Usually when I’m writing and editing I need my soundtrack to be wordless. Previously I’d queue up post-rock or jazz, but recently I’ve been getting into ambient music, a genre I’d only dipped my toe in previously. Fennesz has been a favorite so far (especially new release Agora and 2004’s Venice), but I’m also digging vintage Brian Eno (of course) and the epic-yet-soothing, piano-based pieces by Bing & Ruth. —Joel Oliphint The “Veep” series finale If you thought Daenerys went scorched earth in the penultimate episode of “Game of Thrones,” well, Selena Meyer (played to perfection by the great Julia Louis-Dreyfus) went a few steps farther during the series finale of the HBO series “Veep.” I won’t spoil it, but it was jaw-dropping to watch unfold. Also, I nearly choked when Congressman Furlong (Dan Bakkedahl) described Jonah Ryan (Timothy Simons, brilliant) as “hep-c Kevin McHale.” —Andy Downing The Melting Pot (first course) I recently celebrated with family at the Cincinnati location of this fondue restaurant. For those who haven’t been, the “fun” is supposed to be in dipping into boiling pots right at your table — and it is… for the first course. I enjoyed twirling pieces of delicious bread and vegetables into the creamy, sticky cheese. But cooking raw meat for a party of 10 can get hectic, especially when your mother is vowing to leave because too much smoke is blowing in her face. Again, I loved the first course. —Erica Thompson
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oming off a grueling tour cycle following the release of her 2016 debut, Beyond the Bloodhounds, Southern blueswoman Adia Victoria needed time — first to recuperate mentally and physically, and then, eventually, for new songs to begin to creep to the surface. “The first record, I was doing doubleduty, wearing a lot of hats. I wasn’t working with proper management, so I had to put myself out in ways I wasn’t accustomed to, and I wasn’t prepared for it, and I felt a little bit torn apart,” said Victoria, who will lead her seven-piece band in
concert at the Basement on Friday, May 17. “Performing Beyond the Bloodhounds was the first time my art was used as commerce, and there was business attached to it, and other people, and it wasn’t this small, precious thing. I had to learn to work through that pain.” Starting on her sophomore album, Silences, released earlier this year, Victoria knew only that she wanted the songs to evolve from the rhythm of language. As a result, a number of tracks began in a similar manner, with Victoria constructing a skeletal beat on an iPad and then allowing the composition to “balloon forth,” as she described it, shaped by the meter and feel of her words. Witness
past my door at night, and they would just look at me and keep walking. … There was something [terrifying] about this idea of something seeing me, but I couldn’t properly see it.” While Victoria is an avowed practitioner of the blues — “I think the blues is used to give full expression to black lives in America,” she said — the musician embraces the genre more as a foothold than a limiting force, consistently pushing into unexpected new terrain. The musician even takes long-held genre tropes, such as the presence of the devil, and recasts them, portraying the being not as a trident-carrying red beast, or a creature striking crossroad deals, but as the various systems that seek to press her narrators into subservience, or impress a misshapen worldview born of greed and vanity. “The devil is the way the world speaks to you, or the way the world creates a line, and then we go after it,” she said. “I see that at work especially in consumer culture. None of us is born wanting or needing an iPhone 10. None of us were born wanting perfectly contoured cheekbones and Louis Vuitton blouses, but the way that the world speaks to you, it’s able to create this need or this lack in you, and then completely exploit it.” Whether guarding against these corrupting forces, or protecting her music against the business pressures that encroached in the months following the release of her debut, Victoria remains driven by an unwavering confidence she said was instilled from a young age, and which surfaces on songs like “Heathen,” the blueswoman singing, “I like to do things my way/Or I don’t do them at all.” “That was just a decision that I made as a child that I didn’t want to play by the rules that were set in front of me, which I thought were boring and simplistic and off-base,” Victoria said. “It’s a bargain I made. I might fail in the eyes of the world, but I won’t fail myself.”
THE BASEMENT
7 p.m. Friday, May 17 391 Neil Ave., Arena District promowestlive.com ALSO PLAYING: Carriers
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the ominous, album-opening “Clean,” on which Victoria sings of a “grown man walking in her garden” atop tip-toeing drums and cascading violins that mirror the prowler’s movements. Victoria’s delivery is placid throughout, and even in those moments where the music is spiky, foreboding or tumultuous, giving way to horn freak-outs and chilled electronics, her unwavering voice projects in a way that suggests the characters in her songs are privy to a secret that others aren’t. “It took a lot of patience, and it took a lot of me listening to what she had to say and felt, and then giving her space to speak her story,” Victoria said of her song’s narrators. Though the singer portrays a range of characters, tracks were often shaped by personal experiences, be it childhood nightmares or adult friends struck with illness. “The City,” a percolating, electrotinged number, started to take shape after Victoria learned about the cancer diagnosis of friend Jessi Zazu, the singer of Nashville band Those Darlins, who died in 2017 at age 28 following a battle with cervical cancer. “In the moment of writing that song, it felt like everything was being taken from me,” Victoria said. “The city’s being gentrified. My best friend is essentially dying. In a weird way, it was a moment I could pull a lot from, because it was a clean moment. It was a moment where everything was up in the air, and it was my job as an artist to pull these ideas from the air, in a way, and place them in a manner that I could make sense of it.” The origins of “The Needle’s Eye,” in contrast, are slightly murkier, fueled by childhood nightmares and a lifelong struggle with anxiety. Atop urgent drums and quivering synths, Victoria imagines herself “deep down in the gallows,” surrounded by darkness and far out of earshot from anyone who could provide assistance. “Anxiety can feel like a masked phantom assaulting you, coming at you from all sides … and that song was written when I opened my eyes and looked at my fear the first time,” she said. “I’m used to feeling like my fears can see me but I can’t see them. When I was a little girl, I would have nightmares of people walking
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LO-PAN
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The new album from hard rock lynchpin Lo-Pan, Subtle (Aqualamb Records), shifts between moments of noisy churn and more open, airy passages — a dichotomy also represented in recording sessions with producer James Brown (Foo Fighters, Nine Inch Nails), which were split between the chaos of Midtown Manhattan and the calmer confines of Upstate New York. “Recording in Manhattan is a little bit distracting because you walk outside and anything you want is within three blocks,” said drummer Jesse Bartz, who joined singer Jeff Martin for an early May interview (bassist Skot Thompson and guitarist Chris Thompson round out the band’s current lineup, which will be on display for a record release show at Ace of Cups on Saturday, May 18). Not that the Upstate setting was preferable, though, owing to the wooded studio’s relative isolation. “In some ways it was tougher,” Bartz said, “because it was us all alone with each other all of the time.” This sense of never feeling completely settled — no matter the circumstances — has been central to Lo-Pan’s existence since its 2005 formation, with the push and pull between its members, who, at times, display wildly divergent musical tastes, fueling a creative restlessness that surges to the fore throughout the unsubtle Subtle. Songs veer from “Butcher’s Bill,” a six-minute behemoth that opens amid celestial, ambient tones, and the pummeling “Bring Me a War,” which finds Martin shoveling dirt on humankind as
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guitars slice and grind like machines of war. “No hope for the future/It’s burning,” he sings, his voice stretching over the wreckage. “I think watching what the world has devolved into over the last couple of years has brought me into that headspace of, ‘What the fuck is even happening anymore?’” Martin said. “Our government is non-functional at a base level, and maybe that’s for the best because these people can’t be trusted with anything.” At the same time, there’s a sense of perseverance that reveals itself in songs like “10 Days,” which Martin wrote, in part, about his ability to adapt and thrive, even in difficult situations, and the singer said a handful of tracks serve as a reminder that there’s little sense hoping someone else will come along to pick up the pieces. “If you’re waiting for someone else to be your savior, you’re going to fall,” he said. “[‘Bring Me a War’] is really a call to action. Are you waiting for these people to grow a conscience? Or grow up and legislate us out of this mess? It’s not going to happen. You’re going to have to live your life the way that it makes sense for you.” Over the course of nearly 15 years, a similar mindset has gradually bled into the band, which has become more comfortable in its collective musical skin. “For a long
time we wrote songs that were more geared toward the other bands we were playing with, and I think now we’re writing music that’s us,” Bartz said. “We locked in and kind of assumed the roles we had always been chiseling out for ourselves.” The 2016 addition of Chris Thompson on guitar also served as a form of spiritual renewal, allowing his more road-grizzled bandmates to experience the world of touring for the first time again through his eyes, which further reminded Martin and Co. of the unique chemistry at play within Lo-Pan. “Whenever I get to the point where I think, ‘Maybe I shouldn’t do this,’ or, ‘Maybe I’m too old to be doing this’ — and this always happens — we’ll play a show and I’ll look at [Jesse], or I’ll look at Skot or Chris, and I’m like, ‘This is special,’” Martin said. “There’s something unique about this band, which is something I’ve never experienced in my life, and it’s that feeling of being part of something that’s bigger than me. And that feeling keeps me going.”
ACE OF CUPS
8 p.m. Saturday, May 18 2619 N. High St., Old North aceofcupsbar.com ALSO PLAYING: Brat Curse, Horseburner, Primitives
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System of a Down Yes, I’m telling you to see one of the headliners, but this is a rare experience. SOAD rarely tours, and it doesn’t seem to have any plans to release new music any time soon. But the band’s politically charged, weirdo metal will bring the energy. The last chance I got to see them was at Riot Fest in 2015 for a set that the band had to stop several times in order to calm the crowd. Be nice to people out there. Zeal & Ardor One tough schedule conflict is this going up against industrialtinged hip-hop group HO99O9, both of which will provide a sonic mashup you won’t hear elsewhere this weekend. Zeal & Ardor is an experiment that shouldn’t work, combining elements of AfricanAmerican spirituals and black metal. The end result is strangely haunting, and something I can’t wait to see live.
The Distillers Icon alert: You clearly don’t want to miss Joan Jett & the Blackhearts this weekend, but another bucket-list for me is seeing Brody Dalle reunited with the punk band that brought her to prominence in the 1990s. Refused This is the one I’ve waited for since 1998’s aptly named The Shape of Punk to Come. Dennis Lyxzen and company have reunited several times, but this is, to my knowledge, the first time the band has ever played Columbus. Oh, and speaking of Swedish post-punk reunions, the Hives will be at Mapfre this weekend, too. Mark Lanegan Band The former Screaming Trees frontman is a generational vocalist, and this set stands as another rarity to see live. Lanegan’s voice blends buttery and raspy in a way that recalls Tom Waits, and his lane of rock, which combines elements of folk and blues, makes for a perfect midday set.
MAPFRE STADIUM
Friday-Sunday, May 17-19 1 Black and Gold Blvd., North Side sonictemplefestival.com
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The inaugural Sonic Temple festival comes to Mapfre Stadium this weekend, but, yes, it will look a bit familiar. The festival was launched by Danny Wimmer, one of the cofounders of the late Rock on the Range (and resulted in a lawsuit from his former ROTR partner). At a glance, it remains a rockheavy, three-day festival with some overlap, but it’s worth noting that the spectrum of rock represented is thankfully casting a wider net — even if it is a little less distinct since the death of singer Keith Flint lead to the Prodigy being replaced on the bill with… Papa Roach. Sonic Temple also is introducing a vaguely defined art element, but I can’t imagine Pussy Riot on a ROTR lineup. Or a spoken word tent that on Friday, May 17, will feature Nadya of Pussy Riot, Tom Morello and Henry Rollins. Thanks in part to a late push of discounted one-day tickets, Sonic Temple has sold out Mapfre Stadium for the weekend (although I suspect resale passes could be had at a reasonable cost).
The weekend will culminate with the first Columbus appearance by Foo Fighters in about a decade (a true headline-worthy get for the fest), but here are five other acts that you won’t want to miss.
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DEHD BY KEVIN J. ELLIOTT
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In a roundabout way, guitarist Jason Balla and bassist Emily Kempf latched onto the gig economy in 2015, starting a relationship and then starting a band in order to take an extended vacation traipsing the country. The couple played self-promoted gigs to fund its new bliss, but Dehd gradually bloomed into more, with the duo writing songs as a telepathic team, shirking the other responsibilities and realities of adulthood. Recruiting drummer Eric McGrady as the grounded center to their intertwining melodies, the band released two EPs heralded in its hometown’s fertile “third coast” scene before Balla and Kempf eventually split as a couple. Few bands borne out of young love are likely to survive a break-up, plus both Balla and Kempf were moonlighting in other well-traveled Chicago groups (Vail and Ne-Hi, respectively), so an escape hatch was there. Instead, the musicians regrouped to write and record Dehd’s debut album, this month’s Water, with baggage in tow. The result served as a balm to heal any open wounds. “The band really became bigger than the relationship, and we knew that,” said Balla on the road by phone. “Quite a bit of the record is about the dissolution of our romance and how we had to keep going. And it’s actually going
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swimmingly. We have a lot of fun playing with each other.” And it sounds as such. Water is an infectious and sparkling indie-rock document built of seemingly few elements. But it also teeters subversively above a lot of heavy feelings, drawing out a host of emotions. On “Lucky,” the catchiest of Dehd’s tiny anthems, the former couple harmonizes on a refrain of “Is this the end?” before settling on an irreverent round of “Sha-la-la-la-las.” “Happy Again,” built on minimal guitar jangle and a spartan beat, sees Balla’s crooning malaise overwhelmed by Kempf, who joins in to sing the agreeable, rousing chorus. Elsewhere, stories of contentious rides on tour (“Long Way Home”) and grinning to bear it (“On My Side”) call to mind a simpler, more primitive time — be it the pre-Trump bloom of indie label Captured Tracks’ original roster, including the Beets and Beach Fossils, or farther back to Phil Spector-guided girl groups like the Ronettes and the Crystals. Either way, either era, Dehd communicates a communal joy in its effortless pop, countering trite trends and staid traditions with what it termed an “aura of true self-expression.” “It just feels super free and easy now,” Balla said. “There’s a lot of room to try out new ideas, space for trial and error. And living in the moment, we don’t really have a lot of worries about which direction it goes.”
RUMBA CAFE
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L7
BY JOEL OLIPHINT Co-fronted by a pair of singer/guitarists, Donita Sparks and Suzi Gardner, L7 got its start in the mid-’80s but entered pop culture in the early ’90s with a self-titled debut, opening slots for Nirvana and an MTV hit in sludgy slacker-anthem “Pretend We’re Dead.” The band never quite achieved the mainstream success that some of its grunge contemporaries did, and by the early 2000s it fizzled out. But in 2017 a documentary, “L7: Pretend We’re Dead,” brought the band back into the collective consciousness, and earlier this month L7 released its first album in 20 years, Scatter the Rats, on Joan Jett’s Blackheart Records.
Most of the new record, unfortunately, feels pretty uninspired. The band likes to talk about how it plays “meat and potatoes” rock, which is fine, but that descriptor seems to function more as an excuse than a benefit on Scatter the Rats. “Murky Water Cafe,” with its cringe-inducing shout of, “Free wifi, come on down!” is probably the weakest of the new batch. Still, L7 can get by on snarling attitude and loud guitars, not to mention a deep catalogue with plenty of highlights, so this Express Live show will likely provide at least some distortionsoaked nostalgia. (Think twice)
EXPRESS LIVE
7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 405 Neil Ave., Arena District promowestlive.com ALSO PLAYING: Le Butcherettes PHOTO BY JERRY PHD
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DIRTY DUNGAREES
7 p.m. Saturday, May 18 2586 N. High St., Old North facebook.com/ dirtydungareeslaundromat
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SATURDAY 18
••Jerrod Niemann at the Bluestone
••Sonic Temple at Mapfre Stadium
•• Sonic Temple at Mapfre Stadium
••Welshly Arms, Castlecomer at A&R Bar
••Adia Victoria at the Basement
•• Lo-Pan release show at Ace of Cups
••Loud Night at the Summit
••Blues Traveler at Columbus Commons
•• Cousin Simple at the Basement
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••Sonic Temple at Mapfre Stadium
••Betty Who at Newport Music Hall
••Cory Branan at Rumba Cafe
••Natural Sway, Kneeling in Piss at Ace of Cups
••Matraca Berg, Marshall Chapman, Tommy Womack at Natalie’s CoalFired Pizza
••A Cure for Love at the Summit
••Bad Bad Hats, Souther at the Basement
••Dehd at Rumba Cafe
••Columbus Psych Fest at the Summit
••Mura Masa at Newport Music Hall
••Crooked Spines album release at Ace of Cups
••Slight of at the Summit
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••Columbus Psych Fest at the Summit ••Sons of Silver at Big Room Bar
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••Nowhere Else Fest: Over the Rhine, Birds of Chicago, Joan Shelley at Martinsville ••Steven King EP release at Rumba Cafe
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When Mike Montgomery isn’t behind the recording console at his northern Kentucky studio, Candyland, or co-fronting R. Ring with Kelley Deal, he sings (sometimes) and plays guitar in long-running Cincinnati rock trio Ampline alongside drummer Rick McCarty and bassist Kevin Schmidt. The group’s fifth full-length, 2018’s Passion Relapse, is full of chunky, palm-muted power chords, driving beats, experimental song structures and melodies that play with dissonance just enough to keep you guessing. (Safe bet)
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THE BIG SCORE
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Combining Columbus’ vibrant poet and new music communities provides not just fresh opportunities for audiences, but for the participating creatives as well. Poet and Alive columnist Scott Woods, who wrote “You Are Not Alone” with composer Jennifer Jolley, said he had worked with musicians many times in the past, but never in the context of composed, “new classical” music. “I had to turn off any inquisition I had about the music and just lean into trusting the process. Everyone’s a pro,” he said. “I figured as long as she liked the poem, I was going to be comfortable with surprise. And my piece is dope. It doesn’t ‘sound like’ my poem at all, but [Jolley] put everything in there I love about classical music.” “We honor each other with what we do,” Jolley said. “I was very clear that the music would be my emotions, my interpretation, my voice. But in this way we create something better than ourselves.” Additional pieces on the program were created by Jennifer Hambrick and Mark Lomax (“Circles Against the Spin”), Louise Robertson and Jennifer Bernard Merkowitz (“At the Detention Center for Immigrant Children”) and Jeremy Glazier and Charlie Wilmoth (“In Virgo Veritas”). Some of the poets will participate in the live performance, while others, including Woods, who felt it wouldn’t be appropriate for him to be the voice of the #MeToo-related text, will cede those duties in concert. In each case, it was clear that the setting would not be a song, with the text set to melody, but rather two equal works sharing space. “I’ve performed with musicians before, but this will be a new experience for both [Kernohan and me],” Fant said. “I’ve always made art from the perspective of a black artist, a black woman, in America. I think I stayed true to that while finding commonality in service of creating a special moment. That’s the gift of art.” “The music is in dialogue with [Fant’s] text. I worked very hard to both change the character of the setting with the text while also remaining consistent musically throughout,” Kernohan said. “Working this way enriched what I was able to do. I would never have written this otherwise.”
GARDEN THEATER
7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 1187 N. High St., Short North johnstonefund.org
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inda Kernohan had tried on a handful of occasions to write a piece about the grief the composer felt after her mother passed away in 2000 following a long illness, but to no avail. It turns out that she needed inspiration from someone who she wouldn’t meet until 2018. Introduced to Columbus poet Barbara Fant last year by Zoe and Jack Johnstone for a Johnstone Fund project they were organizing that paired composers and poets, Kernohan and Fant bonded over their shared loss of their mothers at a relatively young age, both recalling specific Saturday morning memories from their childhoods. For The Big Score, Fant and Kernohan decided to create their original piece out of those memories. “I wrote about the loss of my mother and about memory and what do you become when you don’t hear her voice,” Fant said. “And also how I find solace or joy in the ways she’s still with me.” “I always enjoy writing music that’s very personal and processes experiences I’ve had, but I find it’s very difficult to do in a direct way,” Kernohan said. “Having Barbara’s words to grapple with, seeing the similarities and differences in our experiences… sometimes you need something external.” The resulting piece, “For Our Mothers,” which will be performed by Fant and musicians from a pair of ensembles — Columbus Ohio Discovery Ensemble and Sunday at Central — at the Garden Theater on Wednesday, May 22, is the kind of creative expression the Johnstones hoped for when they conceived the idea for The Big Score. “It is as much about bridging and building communities as the making of new work, but that’s the kind of thing we do, so we put composers with poets and asked them to make new work, new words and new music that was made to go together,” Zoe Johnstone said. “Those types of interactions are really what make this magical,” Jack Johnstone said. “When you go to a new music concert, oftentimes you have no idea what it’s going to sound like,” said Michael Rene Torres, who will conduct the concert in addition to being one of the composers (with poet Dionne Custer Edwards). “It’s brand new art that’s coming alive right in front of people. It’s alive.”
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COMEDIAN LISA BERRY BY JIM FISCHER
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Don’t judge Lisa Berry. It won’t get you anywhere. The local comedian got into comedy as a writer. Indeed, that was the role she envisioned for herself — writing, maybe performing some sketch comedy — with the dream being to perhaps write for a sitcom. She knew there was a level of vulnerability to standup that she hadn’t quite negotiated, but when her thenboyfriend-now-fiance suggested, a few years ago when Berry was at a particularly low point, that she try an open mic night, she picked a date, brought a couple of friends along and gave it a shot. “I’d kind of written everything out, but I hadn’t shared it with anyone, because I was uncomfortable enough with the idea of being judged onstage,” Berry said by phone from her home last week, her 9-monthold son, Lincoln, on her lap. “I ended up loving it and learning so much.” “Once you bomb, you get over the whole judging thing,” she said. “You come to realize it doesn’t mean I’m not funny or that I’m not supposed to be doing [comedy]. It made me a little more comfortable with the idea of failure in general, and it freed me a lot from some of that stuff.” Judgment played a part in an early joke Berry would tell about being robbed in her apartment she
lived in by herself. “The guy’s holding me at knifepoint and says, ‘Your apartment is too messy for a girl to live in,’” Berry said. Freed to an extent from the fear of judgment in her personal life and onstage, Berry began to bring more of her true self to bear in her act. From a breast cancer scare to underrepresented aspects of being a woman — “I love my son, but I didn’t grow up always wanting to be a mom. It’s just a perspective you don’t always get to hear,” she said — Berry became more confident in herself as a performer. “My comedy is personal, always very reflective of where I’m at at the time,” she said. And yes, that meant taking the stage through the late stages of her pregnancy, and working some Lincoln-based material into her set as she’s found her way back into the scene following his birth last year. “Working deep into my pregnancy really boosted my confidence as a performer. There were times I maybe wasn’t feeling great physically or emotionally, and I had to get out there and do it,” Berry said. “I think the added life experiences have made me better as a writer, too.” Berry still plies her trade as a writer with Monday Night Live, a
monthly sketch comedy show, as well. And she has found unexpected satisfaction in her role as a co-producer of the Whiskey Bear Comedy Festival, which marks its fourth and final year in 2019, running May 1621 at various local venues. “Everybody gets into comedy for the logistics,” Berry joked. “But it’s been cool to learn and figure things out with the comics, the venues, the money…” Berry and some of the festival’s co-producers plan to launch a new festival next year, as founder Dustin Meadows plans a move out of state. Meantime, Berry will perform three times during this year’s festival, continuing to navigate life off-stage by sorting through it onstage. “It’s just me out there. I maybe kick it up a couple notches, but these are real stories based on real things,” Berry said. “I’ve become more confident with that vulnerability.”
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Dustin Meadows had attended and performed in comedy festivals in other cities, and knew his home scene in Columbus was ripe to host one. So he started it. “I absolutely thought there needed to be [a comedy festival] in Columbus. As the scene has grown, it was the next step in its evolution,” Meadows said by phone a week before the fourth and final Whiskey Bear Comedy Festival he founded and has co-produced was to open. “The fact it’s become something that people look forward to and that’s going to be missed means it was the right idea.” Personal and professional goals have Meadows planning a move to Los Angeles later this year, so he’s shuttering the Whiskey Bear fest. The festival’s four co-producers plan to launch a new festival next year. “Nickey [Winkelman] came to me and asked if it was OK. It’s never been territorial for me. I just want there to be quality shows. The city needs it, and it benefits the comics in the community,” Meadows said. As for the final installment of Whiskey Bear, Meadows, who will perform and/or host six times during the festival, said he has no specific agenda or hopes. “The goal every year has been to put on the best festival we can, and that’s what we want this year, too,” Meadows said. “I just want people to walk away feeling like they were part of something cool.”
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TIFFANI SMITH DEBUTS NEW COLLECTION
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Leatherworker and jewelry maker Tiffani Smith spent the day before her birthday in rubble. The longstanding building at North Garfield and East Long in the King-Lincoln District was demolished on May 8, shocking much of the community. Murals of black icons like Mahalia Jackson and Nancy Wilson, painted by the late black artist Jeff Abraxas, were knocked down in the process. “I was able to free up two cinder blocks that had his signature on them,” said Smith in an interview at the Idea Foundry. “And one I delivered to [Abraxas’] best friend.” Smith returned to the site on her birthday with tools and a dolly, hoping to dig out another signature and faces that were still intact. But she was too late; an excavator was shoveling the remains away. All she could do was film the heartbreaking scene on Facebook Live. “There were so many black artists that showed up and were as devastated as I was,” Smith said. “It is only the black artists that are talking about it. So, it is our responsibility, collectively, to make people aware. But clearly we are the ones that are the most affected.” Smith also noted that people of color are the most affected by gentrification happening in multiple Columbus neighborhoods, including King-Lincoln, the South Side and Olde Towne East. In response, she is creating a line of jewelry from brick and mortar in areas that have been gentrified, or will be in the near future. The collection — “My Hood. My Heart.” My Home.” — will be available Sunday, May 19, at the Maroon Arts Group festival on Mt. Vernon Avenue. “I had the initial idea to do this probably about a month ago,” said Smith, who sells African-inspired jewelry and accessories via her business, Sankofa Arts. “I started collecting from certain sites like
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the Livingston Theater and what used to be Kent Elementary.” She also chipped away some of the brick from what’s left of the historic Poindexter Village housing project on Champion Avenue, and bagged up the soil. “The brick that I took, I ground down into a powder,” she explained. “I added it to a translucent clay, which makes a pliable material that I can manipulate into any shape I want.” The results are unique pieces like a bracelet spelling out “Bronzeville,” the previous name for King-Lincoln, and a necklace with a brickwork pattern designed to resemble the original building. Smith encapsulated soil in additional three-piece necklaces. One preserves a plant that sprung up in the dirt after it was removed from the site. “There’s so much life in that soil, so much history in that soil, you can feel it,” Smith said. There will be many pieces made from what Smith was able to salvage from Abraxas’ murals the day before her birthday. She looks forward to seeing people exercise agency in selecting their jewelry. “I alone can’t stop gentrification,” she said. “This was my way of saying, ‘I see you guys. You’re not alone. It’s happening to me, too. But here is a little piece that they can never take from you.’”
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‘JOHN WICK 3: PARABELLUM’ BY BRAD KEEFE
As the adage goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The only thing broken about the “John Wick” series is bones. Lots and lots of bones. It is never lost on me that this is a series created by former stuntmen. It’s a showcase of stunt work and fight choreography with typically just enough plot to glue things together. This third installment (subtitled “Parabellum” because why not?) takes the action to giddy levels as it tries to add some complexity to the plot — at least constructing a storyline more complex than the initial tale of avenging a dog. When we last left Wick (Keanu Reeves), he was excommunicated from the High Table, a guild of international super-assassins, after killing one of its members in a hotel that was supposed to be a safe haven. So you’ve got Wick on the run with a $14 million bounty on his head, enough of a payday to bring the world’s best killers-for-hire out of retirement. This, of course, provides Wick with a near-endless supply of fist fodder and impossible escapes. Look, returning director Chad Stahelski isn’t here for the plot, even as the story adds some layers and some big names like Halle Berry, who plays a hit-
woman who shares a past with Wick. Honestly, I feel “John Wick 3” works a little better when it’s skewing a little more cheesy than James Bond. The action is always more sophisticated than the story. And for the first 20 minutes or so, we get all kinds of breathless action set pieces and hardly any story. I’m not sure the movie or the audience could have kept up that pace the whole time, but I would have liked to see it try. “John Wick 3” often feels like an arthouse Steven Seagal flick, and I mean that as praise. It starts at hyper-violent and over-the-top and then sees where it can go from there. Reeves goes all-out in fight sequences that would make John Wu smile. He’s cool and stoic as he essentially battles his way through a video game of endless underlings and set piece boss fights. While the fight-work and budget reach new heights, this one can be a bit much. Coming in at about 2 hours and 10 minutes, even the action can wear a bit, especially when the first Wick flick was so taut. But if you want action that is a work of art, this one ain’t broke at all.
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Whitney Thomas Eads, Elena M. Perantoni and Dakota Thorn in Available Light Theatre’s “Remain in Light.”
‘REMAIN IN LIGHT’ BY JIM FISCHER
Available Light Theatre founder Matt Slaybaugh said his company takes itself seriously artistically. As proof, ALT is offering up a brand-new show that is totally serious about happiness. “With this show, we really just want to make people happy,” Slaybaugh said of “Remain in Light,” which runs this weekend and next in the Riffe Center Studio Two Theatre. “We tried to make the show as delightful as possible.” The seriousness comes from the company’s approach to those goals. The Slaybaugh-written work is rooted in the field of positive psychology, which Slaybaugh described as “focused not on what’s wrong but what is right with people, and bringing more of that into our lives.”
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Using dialogue, songs, choreography and “a little bit of science,” the company hopes that “Remain in Light” will “leave [theatergoers] happier and with some ideas of how they can hold onto that feeling,” Slaybaugh said. The play is personal for the company, Slaybaugh said, employing abstracted personal experiences to communicate to audiences (sometimes directly) an understanding that people are hurting and that there is hope in the midst of that uncertainty.
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Artist Julia Barrett spent half her youth on Columbus’ West Side and half in suburban Dublin. She addresses this duality in an exhibition set to open at Second Sight Project’s Sign House on Saturday, May 18, that asks, “How do you talk about race and class in your own city?” The exhibition will include painting and installation, using “personal experience to tell a social story,” Barrett said.
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“Reasons we aren’t allowed to play in the alley” by Julia Barrett
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••Theatre Roulette 2019 at MadLab
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amelot Cellars, a business that calls itself an “urban boutique winery,” isn’t likely to be accused of standing pat. Producing — and teaching patrons how to produce — wines from grapes often grown far from Ohio, Camelot was founded in the Short North in 2005. Since then, the operation has changed owners a few times and, about three years ago, moved to a bigger and better location in Olde Towne East. In its newer spot, Camelot has offered food cooked by at least four head chefs. Perhaps no one ought to expect it’d be easy to keep up with a multifaceted establishment with about 70 kinds of house-made wine on its menu — including several infused with fruit, such as (these are among the better fruit wines I tried here) green apple riesling and peach apricot chardonnay. Here’s what is easy: relaxing under the high ceilings of Camelot’s handsome confines, which serve as the setting for the Osteria, the winery’s current dining arm. Osteria’s big and comfy space, where swing music often plays and the service is extremely friendly, extends across two rooms. A large bar anchors the front chamber, where you’ll find brick walls, expansive wine racks and light bulbs in metal cages. Thick ropes fashioned into dramatic chandeliers are in the adjoining main dining area, which also features plants (real and fake), brash local art, old wine barrels and nice lighting. There’s a good-looking, secluded alleyway patio accessible through the kitchen, too. Your best, most affordable bet on wine is to explore several one-ounce pours for $1 each. You can also purchase flights ($14 and $20). If you decide to buy a bottle (most range from $17 to $24), be prepared to pay an extra $5 in corkage fees.
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Vegetable Lasagna In the course of my visits, Osteria’s largely Italian menu remained the same but the chef changed — Paul Yow (formerly of Hae Paul’s and Barcelona Restaurant) recently replaced Ryan LaRose (formerly of Leone’s Pizza). Throughout my meals, I found Osteria’s food to be consistently solid if rarely memorable. Keep an eye out for specials, which tend to be terrific deals. For example, the pleasant Pesto Flatbread ($8), with plenty of blistered mozzarella, artichoke hearts, pimentos and a crackly golden-brown crust, could be an entree for one or a hefty snack for three. The straightforward Chicken Parmigiana — spaghetti and tart house marinara sauce beneath tender breast meat sporting a crispy breadcrumb exterior and topped by broiled mozzarella
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— was nearly the size of an entree and cost only $6. Seeking a bargain on the regular menu? The Meatball Parmigiana ($8) — six springy, house-made pork-and-beef meatballs presented between broiled cheese and marinara sauce — is better than the creamy and nice enough, but overdressed, Caesar Salad ($9) with crunchy house croutons. Osteria’s Lemon Rosemary Chicken ($16), which offered little lemon and no discernible rosemary flavor, was the only dish I wouldn’t consider a decent deal. The good news: The small leg and thigh piece I received were nicely roasted and served atop a scene-stealing, lightly creamy spring risotto elevated by fresh and firm peas and asparagus. Unlike countless other versions, Osteria’s Vegetable Lasagna ($13) actually features plenty of good veggies: zucchini, red pepper strips and broccoli florets. Lest you think this is all about healthful eating, these are swamped in a creamy, sharp, garlicky and herb-kissed cheese sauce dotted with ricotta. Garlic and cream also enrich the Spicy Penne Alla Vodka ($12), which lives up to its “spicy” billing. Sauteed onions, bacon and peas add depth and contrast. Like most items at Osteria, it tasted fine and was reasonably priced but — and this tendency may eventually improve under newly hired chef Yow — it wasn’t anything to write home about.
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“We don’t even feel like we’re in Columbus anymore.” That’s the feedback the staff has received from guests at Del Mar, the monthold SoCal restaurant in the Short North. Murals of sea life decorate the walls, seashells adorn shelves behind the bar and suitcases are stacked behind a makeshift ship railing above the open kitchen. A dinner-by-the-sea experience wouldn’t be complete without a mermaid, and she is anchored above the bar in all her glory. “A lot of the stuff kicked around during orientation was based on Instagramability, if you will,” said bartender Brendon DeWitt, who helped open the Cameron Mitchell establishment. “There’s a lot of places where you can get that Instagram factor, but that’s all you really get. Here … it also translates to excellent food, excellent service and an awesome atmosphere.” Though you can get swordfish, salmon and a popular Fisherman’s Stew, Del Mar is not a seafood restaurant. Barbacoa Tacos bring a Baja flair to the menu, while Tuna and Salmon Pokes provide a taste of Hawaii. “[We use] lighter cooking methods,” said manager Eaman Hai. “[We’re] moving away from using so much cream and butter in all the sauces.” Del Mar has also ditched the heavy
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juices for saline water in some of its creative cocktails, which include the Aloe, It’s Me (fortified wine and aloe liqueur) and Tropicalia (vodka and fresh avocado). “It’s what you would want to drink if you were sitting somewhere on the beach in California,” DeWitt said. A veteran bartender who helped open The Pearl a short walk away, DeWitt has spent a lot of time in warm climates. He lived in South Carolina and Florida, and served as a general manager of a restaurant group in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He also spent time as a cowboy on a cattle ranch in Montana, and as a fisherman in Alaska. “[From] an early age, I bartended and realized that this is something I could do anywhere,” he said. “It’s like a common denominator amongst humans. Everybody’s going to have a drink and everybody’s going to need somebody to serve them one.” DeWitt cites the “supportive” community as a benefit of working in the restaurant industry in Columbus. And residents have already showed up for Del Mar, which currently boasts a 4.6 rating on OpenTable. “We’ve just seen the same people over and over,” DeWitt said. “We had a group come in for graduation dinner, and then three of them were back yesterday for dinner, separately,” Hai said. “That’s the best proof that you can have that people are enjoying it, if they’re coming back that quickly,” he continued. “It’s been really fun and it hasn’t slowed down at all, which is awesome. And we hope it never does, but that’s up to us.”
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SEVEN SPOTS GETTING A REVAMP BY NICHOLAS DEKKER After 12 years, Rock on the Range was reborn as Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival. In the spirit of revamping and renewal, we rounded up seven Columbus spots — restaurants, bars, coffee shops and even a movie theater — undergoing their own transformations. Phenix Bistro 51 E. Gay St., Downtown With the closing of Criollo on Gay Street, Cafe Phenix owners Brittney Barnhart and Gary McConnell took over the space to add the Phenix Bistro, a full-service restaurant focused on breakfast, lunch and eventually dinner. The original cafe continues operations with a focus on coffee and snacks.
Michael’s Goody Boy 1144 N. High St., Short North Earlier this year, Corso Ventures, the owners of Forno and Standard Hall, purchased this long-running Short North diner and gave it a top-tobottom rehab. The iconic neon sign once again lights the way to all-day breakfast, burgers and sundaes. And now cocktails and craft beer, too. shortnorthgoodyboy.com Hilltop Lager With the abrupt closure of Four String Brewing last fall, Columbus lost two taprooms and a number of much-loved beers. Probably the most iconic was Four String’s answer to the classic American macro lager: the Hilltop Heritage Lager. But just recently it was announced that a new Cafe Phenix owners Brittney Barnhart and Gary McConnell
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brewery, Hilltop Brewing Company, was formed to contract brew the lager. Four String founder Dan Cochran is even coming on board as brand ambassador. The new Hilltop is set to debut at ComFest in June. hilltoplager.com Pierogi Mountain 739 S. Third Ave., German Village Following an exciting year that included a feature on “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives,” Pierogi Mountain launched a second location in the old Max & Erma’s in German Village. This new spot, operated alongside Wunderbar in the Kollectiv co-working space, has allowed the eatery to expand on its offerings from the original Cafe Bourbon Street location. facebook.com/ pierogimountain Studio 35 3055 Indianola Ave., Clintonville This much-loved Clintonville movie theater and bar recently launched long-planned renovations that include new auditorium seating, additional windows, upstairs bar seating and a second screen with 30 seats. studio35.com
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Budd Dairy Food Hall, which is under construction at 1086 N. Fourth St., announced its two newest food vendors this week. Modern Southern Table, created by Sadaya “Daisy” Lewis, and Alphabetical Comfort Kitchen, founded by Jordan Lamatrice, will join previously announced “chef partners” Darista and Borgata Pizza Cafe when the food hall opens in Italian Village later this year. Lewis’ menu consists of Southern classics such as gumbo, fried chicken, mac ’n’ cheese and crab rice, a dish that celebrates the Gullah food culture of South Carolina. Meanwhile, Alphabetical will offer Lamatrice’s twist on hearty sandwiches, salads, soups and sides. If you don’t like crowds, you’ll want to avoid Easton this Sunday. Shake Shack, the New York-based burger chain founded by Danny Meyer, is set to open at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, at 4005 The Strand West, previously the Tesla showroom. Geordie’s Restaurant is expected to hold its grand opening on Friday, May 31, in Merion Village. The English pub is the creation of Glen Hall-Jones, a native of Newcastle, England, and trained chef. (Geordie is a nickname for a resident of Newcastle and their dialect.) Geordie’s replaces the long-closed Explorers Club at 1586 S. High St.
Columbus Craft Beer Week returns May 17-25 with a variety of tap takeovers, beer releases and events such as a running of the Beer Mile at Olentangy River Brewing Co. and the Six One Pour festival at COSI. The official kickoff party takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Market District Grandview Yard, 840 W. Third Ave. Visit columbusbeerweek. com for a complete list of events. Taste of Belgium is celebrating 10 years at the North Market all month long. Through Friday, May 17, stop by the market stall for free mini waffles (available while supplies last). The Dublin Market at Bridge Park kicks off its season Saturday, May 18, and runs through Sept. 28. The farmers market takes place Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon and is located on Longshore Street between Tuller Ridge Drive and Bridge Park Avenue. A new food truck called Nazca Peruvian Eats hit the streets last month, serving classic Peruvian dishes such as pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) and lomo saltado, along with yuca fries, plantains and chimichurri sauce. Look for the truck at area breweries. Do you have Eat & Drink news? Send tips to info@columbusalivemail.com.
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Highline Coffee Co. 693 High St., Worthington Three-year-old Highline Coffee recently shed its hole-in-the-wall designation to expand into a full-service, sit-down coffee shop. Once a tiny storefront with only two seats, the Old Worthington stop expanded into the digs next door to add retail space, more seating and additional wall space for local artwork. highlinecoffeeco.com
Balboa 1312 Grandview Ave., Grandview This past January, this Grandview SoCal spot closed for renovations, reopening just in time for Cinco de Mayo. The improvements include an expanded bar, updated decor and a larger covered patio along Grandview Avenue. balboagrandview.com
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EVENTS CALENDAR THURSDAY Knucklehead Productions & Rock Outlaws Presents: Rock At The Villa 2019, Featuring: The World I Knew and Kienemy, with very special guests: Pray For Sleep, Samarra, Zeroking, David Goliath. This is an all ages show. $15, $3 additional for under 21. 6 p.m.-midnight. Alrosa Villa, 5055 Sinclair Rd., Northland. Poet’s Lounge Presents Invasion: Cincinnati, Some of Cincinnati’s finest will be invading Columbus Ohio during The Pelican Room’s anniversary weekend! Get ready for intimate discussion with an all-star cast of bloggers, comedians, influencers, artists and performers. $10. 7 p.m. Pelican Room, 122 E. Main St., Downtown.
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Jerrod Niemann, Tickets start at $26. 7 p.m. The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St., Downtown.
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“The Foreigner’s Home,” In 2006, the Louvre Museum invited celebrated author Toni Morrison to curate an exhibition featuring artists who explore the experience of cultural and social displacement. Morrison’s son Ford shot substantial footage of her time in Paris, but it was never made public. In 2012, Morrison and the late director Jonathan Demme discussed the fate of the footage, and, given Morrison’s Ohio roots, Demme recommended that Oberlin College filmmakers and professors Rian Brown and Geoff Pingree take a closer look at it. The result of their work is The Foreigner’s Home, a moving documentary that
incorporates the original footage of Morrison’s trip along with archival film, new music, and animation to both examine questions of race and identity and offer nuanced interpretations of “foreignness.” Brown and Pingree will introduce the presentation and take questions from the audience after the screening. $8. 7 p.m. Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St., Campus.
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State of Black Mental Health, Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Ave., Downtown.
Excesss Trivia, Join Chloe Cat every Thursday for four rounds of fast-paced, multimedia, buzzer trivia. It’s free to play, with no team size requirements and awesome prizes for each round’s winning team. Free. 7-9 p.m. Flavor 91 Gourmet Burger Bistro, 5186 E. Main St., Whitehall.
4th Floor Live: Clave, The Heart of American Music, Waves de Aché will be presenting a concert and masterclass surrounding the different cultures and culmination of rhythms from Latin America and other countries that make modern dance music. Waves de Aché blends salsa and Afro-Cuban rhythms with mid-western American funk, rock and hip-hop, creating music to make both body and mind dance. About the Series: 4th Floor Live provides artists with a platform for creativity while providing curious listeners the intimate experience they want. The 4th Floor of the historic Lincoln Theatre becomes a true listening room where artists and audiences can share live jazz that celebrates tradition while looking to the future. Free. 7-9 p.m. Jazz Academy, 769 E. Long St, 4th Floor, King-Lincoln. DJ Trivia Columbus, DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game involving you, your team, other teams & a Live DJ host. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Red Door
Excesss Trivia, Join the Quiz Whiz Father every Thursday for four rounds of fast-paced, multimedia, buzzer trivia. It’s free to play, with no team size requirements and awesome prizes for each round’s winning team. Free. 7-9 p.m. Elevator Brewing 13th Floor Taproom, 165 N. 4th St., Downtown.
The Brewery Comedy Tour, Laughs are on tap for this nationwide tour that has already hit 900 breweries across the U.S. More than a dozen New York and L.A. stand-ups are currently on the road, sampling the local fare, local brews and providing the finest and funniest in comedy entertainment. This stop at North High Brewing in Columbus is set to feature a lineup whose credits include top festivals, TV and major club appearances. $20. 7:30-9:15 p.m. North High Brewing, 1288 N. High St., Short North. The Devil Makes Three, DiTrani Brothers opens. The power of words isn’t lost on longstanding Americana triumvirate The Devil Makes Three— Pete Bernhard, Lucia Turino, and Cooper McBean. For as much as they remain rooted in troubadour traditions of wandering folk, Delta
THURSDAY, MAY 16 – TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2019 blues, whiskey-soaked ragtime, and reckless rock ‘n’ roll, the band nods to the revolutionary unrest of author James Baldwin, the no-holds barred disillusionment of Ernest Hemingway, and Southern Gothic malaise of Flannery O’Connor. In that respect, their sixth full-length and first of original material since 2013, Chains Are Broken [New West], resembles a dusty leather bound book of short stories from some bygone era. In the end, the words and music on the album leave a longlasting imprint. $25. 8 p.m. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., Campus. DJ Trivia Columbus, DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game involving you, your team, other teams & a Live DJ host. Free. 8-9:30 p.m. Donericks, 1137 Worthington Woods Blvd., Worthington. Excesss Trivia, Join the Mad Mentalist every Thursday for four rounds of fast-paced buzzer trivia! It’s free to play, with no team size requirements and awesome prizes for each round’s winning team. Free. 8-10 p.m. Hounddog’s Pizza, 2657 N. High St., Old North. Excesss Karaoke, Join Moss Rabbit every Thursday for the best karaoke party around! With stellar sound and huge, regularlyupdated songbooks, Excesss Karaoke is where to let loose with song and dance. Free. 9 p.m. Park Street Cantina, 491 Park St., Arena District. The Composition Poetry Night, Every Thursday night poetry night hosted by Stevi L. Knighton. $7.
9-11:30 p.m. Burgerim Gourmet Burgers & Bar, 121 S. High St., Downtown.
FRIDAY Ohio Camera Collector’s Society Annual Auction/ Show/Sale, Established in 1968, OCCS is America’s oldest club dedicated to preserving the history or Photography. Members, collectors and dealers gather from across the US, Canada and beyond to buy, sell and trade everything photographic. $5. Noon-2 p.m. Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus, 2700 Corporate Exchange Dr., Northland. Live on the Patio: Shaw Brothers, Join us for live music on the patio this summer. FREE to attend, so sit back, relax and enjoy some good ‘ol fashioned bluegrass. Free. 7-10 p.m. Ten Pin Alley, 5499 Ten Pin Alley, Hilliard. “Ray & Liz,” The first feature film by Turner Prize–nominated visual artist Richard Billingham is rooted in his striking photographs of his troubled parents, who give the film its title. Taking place in three episodes and time periods, this matter-of-fact “cine-memoir” recreates the Billingham family’s life on the margins in the West Midlands, UK, patiently illustrating how poverty can lead to dysfunction, addiction, and isolation. The scenes play out with unusual attention to detail, resulting in the evocation of a brutal, tender, and bleakly funny world that feels fully lived in. $8. 7 p.m. Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St., Campus.
Music History of the African American Church, Dr. Anthony Williams, Associate Professor of Music and Organist of Fisk University, Nashville, will be performing historical and modern African American compositions for the pipe organ. Free. 7 p.m. St. Paul AME Church, 639 E. Long St., Downtown. My Epic, $12. 7-11 p.m. Big Room Bar, 1036 S. Front St., Brewery District. Axis Presents A’Keria Chanel Davenport from RPDR Season 11, Join Honey Davenport from RPDR Season 11 and Virginia West for a hosted viewing party of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 at Axis Nightclub. All tickets include entry to the viewing party and access to Axis Nightclub for the remainder of the night, including A’Keria’s performance. 18+. $10-$18.75. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Axis Nightclub, 775 N. High St., Short North. Columbus Bike Party Presents: The Star Wars Ride, Join us on the third Friday in May for Columbus Bike Party. Bring lights, music and snacks and drinks (for yourself or to share. Our theme for May is Superheroes and Villains: Dress as your favorite Star Wars Character; Dress as a Marvel Superhero; an Avengers Super-Villain; or #GetCrafty and make your own fun costume....and feel free to decorate your bike. Free. 7:30 p.m. Meet at the Gazebo near the lake inside Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St., Short North. Joanne Shaw Taylor, $25. 7:30 p.m. Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St., North Campus.
Thiossane West African Dance Institute, $25. 8 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., King-Lincoln.. “Remain In Light Presented By Available Light Theatre, After a series of encounters with the science and philosophy of the mind, an ordinary woman begins the difficult journey of learning to make a life worth living. The route is marked by grit and gratitude, loving kindness and living with purpose, and the realization that other people really do matter. Confronting her own heartache against a backdrop of contemporary confusion, she struggles to stay on the path. Pay what you want at the door. 8 p.m. Studio Two Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., Downtown. A Cure for Love w/ Hurricane Ditka/The Manatee Room & Grant Kendricks, Free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Ruby Tuesday, 1978 Summit St., Campus. Excesss Karaoke, Join Dirk Dursty every Friday for the best karaoke party around! With stellar sound, massive songbooks, and new songs regularly added, this is where to let your inner star shine. Free. 9 p.m. Ledo’s Tavern, 2608 N. High St., Old North.
“The Young King”: Slingsby Theatre Company, Featuring live, original music and an ingenious stage set filled with surprises, this sophisticated show will speak to children’s natural curiosity and sense of justice. This will be Australian company Slingsby’s second visit to the Wexner Center, following their presentation of its The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy in 2011. $18. 1 and 7 p.m. Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St., Campus. Thiossane West African Dance Institute, $25. 3:30 p.m. Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., King-Lincoln.. Columbus Destroyers vs. Albany Empire, Tickets start at $13. 7 p.m. Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District. Art for Franklinton 2019, Have you ever wanted to own a mural from Urban Scrawl? Now’s your chance! The Franklinton Arts District is pleased to host the 5th Annual Art for Franklinton Charity Auction. Event attendees will be able to bid on largescale mural panels created at last year’s Urban Scrawl during our silent and live auctions – you won’t want to miss the excitement! All proceeds from this event go toward funding the arts, arts education, arts programming, and individual artists in Franklinton. $35. 7-10 p.m. The Idea Foundry, 421 W. State St., Franklinton. Axis Presents Brooke Lynn Hytes from RPDR Season 11, Join Honey Davenport from RPDR Season 11 and Virginia West for a hosted viewing party of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 at Axis Nightclub. All tickets include entry to
“Remain In Light Presented By Available Light Theatre, After a series of encounters with the science and philosophy of the mind, an ordinary woman begins the difficult journey of learning to make a life worth living. The route is marked by grit and gratitude, loving kindness and living with purpose, and the realization that other people really do matter. Confronting her own heartache against a backdrop of contemporary confusion, she struggles to stay on the path. Pay what you want at the door. 8 p.m. Studio Two Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., Downtown. Kinfolk: A Tribute to the Music of Lettuce, $10/$12. 8 p.m.- 1 a.m. Woodlands Tavern, 1200 W. 3rd Grandview.
Drug Church w/Minority Threat, For Your Health, En Love, Drug Church returns to Columbus. $10. 8-11:30 p.m. The Shrunken Head, 251 W. 5th Ave., Dennison Place. Jamestown Revival, Opening Artist: Cordovas. Lone Star State-based Americana duo Jamestown Revival formed in 2011 around the talents of childhood friends Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance. Growing up together in the small Texas town of Magnolia, Clay and Chance spent their formative years listening to artists like Creedence Clearwater Revival, Willie Nelson, the Everly Brothers, Guy Clark, and John Prine, each eventually carving out his own unique niche as a solo artist. The duo’s debut long-player, a highly autobiographical collection of harmony-laden, Westerntinged indie folk songs in the vein of Shovels & Rope, the Avett Brothers, and the Lumineers, was recorded to tape in a log cabin in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, and released via Republic Records in 2014.
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The duo kept things closer to home for their much anticipated sophomore outing. Recorded in Austin, the rootsy, more rock- and pop-oriented Education of a Wandering Man dropped in October 2016. $18/$20. A&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave., Arena District.
some of the world’s most incredible wildlife spectacles. With a live orchestra and choir, this 90-minute, live performance takes audiences from the depths of the sea, up to coastlines, over mountains, and soaring into the sky. Tickets start at $25. 5:30 p.m. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Downtown.
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Andrew Belle w/William Wild, $20. 7 p.m. Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St., North Campus.
Andi C. Kryszak - My Name Is Curly, Author Andi C. Kryszak imagines her own rescue dog’s early life in this hopeful story, which is brought to life by Grace C. Schlea’s expressive, cheerful illustrations. Along with being a children’s author, Andrea C. Kryszak works as a lawyer, practicing in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Elder Law, and Real Estate. At work, she has to be very serious. But when she adopted her first rescue dog, Curly, she loved how he brought out her silly side and made her laugh! Andrea hopes that Curly’s story will inspire others to rescue dogs who need loving homes. She lives in Ohio with her husband and their two rescued dogs. Free. 1-3 p.m. The Book Loft of German Village, 631 S. 3rd St., German Village. Ryan Smith - singer/acoustic guitarist, Ryan Smith performs a wide mix of covers and originals spanning the past six decades, all filtered through his interesting take on Americana. Free. 4-6 p.m. BrewDog Franklinton, 463 W. Town St., Franklinton. National Geographic: Symphony For Our World, This event has been rescheduled from Thursday, March 21. Symphony for Our World combines stunning National Geographic natural history footage with an original symphony in a breathtaking musical journey through
Not Your Grandma’s Game Show, This is an untelevised Rated R game show where audience members are encouraged to dress the part, think: “Let’s Make a Deal“ or “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Audience members become contestants in this adult themed Interactive comedic experience. 21 or older. $20-$33. 9 p.m. Bossy Grrls, 2598 N. High St., Old North.
MONDAY Excesss Trivia Multiple Choice, Join the Quiz Whiz Father every Monday for four rounds of fast-paced, multimedia, multiple choice buzzer trivia. It’s free to play, with no team size requirements and awesome prizes for each round’s winning team. Free. 6-8 p.m. India Oak Bar and Grill, 590-A Oakland Park Ave., Clintonville. DJ Trivia Columbus, DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game involving you, your team, other teams & a Live DJ host. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. The Crazee Mule Pub & Grill, 6188 Cleveland Ave., Northland. Third Annual Craft Beer Week Bash with Great Northern String Band, 7 p.m. Woodlands Tavern, 1200 W. Third Ave., Grandview.
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Salsa Fever Fridays, Columbus’ most loved weekly Friday salsa dancing event is back! Join us at its new home in Grandview at Bar145. The night begins with a salsa dancing lesson, teaching basic-intermediate salsa, merengue and bachata steps and routines to dancers of all skill levels. No dance shoes are required, though if you do have them, they’ll certainly be put to good use. Open dancing follows the dance lesson and infuses Bar 145 with sultry Latin flavor. 9-11:45 p.m. Bar 145, 955 W. Fifth Ave.
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the viewing party and access to Axis Nightclub for the remainder of the night, including Brooke Lynn’s performance. 18+. $10$18.75. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Axis Nightclub, 775 N. High St., Short North.
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SeeYouSpaceCowboy, With Wristmeetrazor. $10. 7-11 p.m. Donatos Basement, 2084 N. High St., Campus. Betty Who, Rozzi opens. Casting a striking presence as a performer, emanating confidence as a writer, and inspiring as an independent force, Australia-born and Los Angeles-based pop star Betty Who has quietly elevated herself to a worldwide phenomenon on her own terms. Acclaimed by Entertainment Weekly, Vogue, Rolling Stone, Buzzfeed, Elle Magazine, and more, Betty’s sophomore album, The Valley, yielded a string of international hits, including “I Love You Always Forever” certified doubleplatinum in Australia and “Human Touch.” Total
Spotify streams exceed 150 million as she regularly averages over 3.3 million monthly listeners on the platform. Beyond countless sold out headline tours, she’s delivered knockout television appearances on The Today Show, Late Night With Seth Meyers, The View, and many more aside. Betty’s commitment to charity, health, and wellness matches her passion for music. She has given performances to benefit UNICEF, ACLU, Planned Parenthood, The Trevor Project, Human Rights Campaign, and many more. $24/$26. 7 p.m. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., Campus. Monday Night Trivia, Join us for a fun night of trivia with your host Cristy. Six
rounds, bonus questions, anagrams, pictures, music, and more. 7-9 p.m. Three Sheets, 560 S. High St., Short North. DJ Trivia Columbus, DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game involving you, your team, other teams & a Live DJ host. Free. 8-9:30 p.m. Donericks, 2222 W. Henderson Rd., Upper Arlington. Inthewater/Second to Safety/A Cure for Love, Free. 8 p.m.-midnight. Cafe Bourbon Street, 2216 Summit St., North Campus. Open Jam hosted by Matt Jones, Every Monday night, bring your gear and your friends and come out to the Open Jam! Drummers need only bring sticks, drum kit is provided for your use. Acoustic or electric, solo acts or duets. 9 p.m. Eldorado’s Food & Spirits, 4968 N, High St., Clintonville.
TUESDAY E-Waste Recycling Event to Benefit People with Barriers to Employment, Anyone wishing to recycle computer equipment and other electronics can drop items off at the north end of Kroger parking lot, from 10
a.m.-2 p.m. – just follow the signs on Front St. marked “Recycling Event.” Volunteers will be on hand to unload the items from your vehicles. All electronic data and personal information professionally erased using a method that observes R2 compliant standards. Kroger, 150 West Sycamore St., Brewery District. Lineage Brewing Jenga Tournament, Up to 12 teams can compete for the prestigious title of Lineage Brewing Jenga Champion. Free to enter. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and3rd place. Tournament starts at 6 p.m. and goes until a new champion is crowned. Lineage Brewing, 2971 N High St, Clintonville. Hoof Hearted Brewing Beer Dinner, Join us for another adventure with Hoof Hearted Brewing from Marengo, Ohio! Hoof Hearted swept the city with their amazing twist on brews back in 2011 and have become one of the most sought after cult followed breweries in the region. $65. 6:30 p.m. 101 Beer Kitchen, 817 Polaris Pkwy., Westerville. Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens, Tickets start at $5. 6:35 p.m. Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District. Veteran Rehabilitation in First World War America, Julie M. Powell will discuss how the United States approached veteran rehabilitation and vocational training in the First World War. She will examine job training programs, connections with other Allied efforts, American rationales for providing rehabilitative care and the ways in which veteran rehabilitation was portrayed to the broader public. The event is free, but registration is required. 7-8:30 p.m. Columbus Metropolitan Library Auditorium, 96 S. Grant Ave., Downtown.
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A BIG SALE Fri. & Sat., 17 & 18 May, 9-3 4798 Ellery Dr. 70+ books, 50+ games/puzzles/toys, 60+ Lapel /hat pins, tons more.
FOREST PARK EAST HUGE GARAGE SALE Entire H/H: Ton of furn. (incl. ofc & patio), kit., linens, sew & quilt supplies, lots of glswr., antqs. 2 sets of W/D. NO JUNK!! Fri. May 17 & Sat. May 18, 9-3. 5496 Pine Bluff Rd.
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DUBLIN GARAGE SALE Fri & Sat 9-2pm 4801 Belfield Dr. Dublin: toys; baby/kid boy clothes; baby gear; crib & mattress; home decor & furniture; maternity, women’s/mens clothes; craftsman saw; dining set; patio furniture, & lots more!
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Fantastic 3 day estate sale of all furniture. Consists of sofas, chairs, beautiful cocktail and end tables, 2 piece Bar, large desk with glass topper, curios, organ, and bedroom suits,(2) 6 seat dining room tables, one with cane back chairs and matching hutch. Cash only sales and all sales final. May 17-19 Friday, Saturday 9. to 4 p.m. Sunday 12pm to 4 pm Location : 4209 Chandler Dr. Whitehall, Oh 43213 First Community Church’s 24th Annual GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE Fri. May 17: Special Preview Sale, 6:30pm - 9pm, $3 Admission, Prices doubled at checkout, FREE parking
GROVE CITY ESTATE SALE Thurs., Fri. & Sat. May 16, 17 & 18. Open at 7:00 am - ? 5199 Norton Rd. Entire contents all must go! Furniture, tools, washer/dryer, freezer, kitchenware, bdrm. suits, braided rugs & antiques. Too much to list!! HIGHLAND LAKES ANNUAL GARAGE SALE MULTI-FAMILY MAY 18, 9a -4p. Follow the signs near Worthington Rd. & Highland Lakes Ave. HUGE Multi-Family Sale MAY 17-18 9-5 juniors/womens/mens/toddler clothing, shoes, toys/books/dvds, crafting, decor, furniture, tools, cookware, glassware, dishes & MORE! 72 Bunker Hill Ct Etna 43147 McDot Farms Garage Sale Westerville, many houses! Saturday May 18, 8AM-noon MOVING/DOWNSIZING SALE Saturday, May 18th, 10–4 pm 5616 Olentangy River Rd, Delaware 43015 Household, Miscellaneous, Outdoor items, Furniture items, Garage/Barn/Tools and Equip. MOVING SALE Fri. 5/17 & Sat. 5/18 9-4pm 1869 Marble Cliff Crossing Ct. Some Furniture, Antiques, Outdoor items, Tools Neighborhood Garage Sale! Saddlebrook Subdivision (off Hayden Run Road). May 18th 9AM-2PM Map and info on www.saddlebrookhomeowners.com ON-LINE AUCTION BY ORDER OF US BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEE COMPLETE LIQUIDATION OF: ACTUAL BREWING COMPANY, LLC MICRO BREWERY & BAR EQUIPMENT STARTING MAY 28TH, 2019 @ 10:00 AM & ENDING MAY 30TH, 2019 @ 10:00 AM LOCATION: 655 N. JAMES RD., COLUMBUS, OH 43219 BREWERY EQUIPMENT: STAINLESS STEEL TANKS; BREWHOUSE W/KETTLE; MASH LAUTER TUN; HOT LIQUOR TANK; COLD LIQUOR TANK; ROSKAMP MALT MILL; 4 HEAD KEG WASHER; BARRELS; KEGS; GLYCOL SYSTEM; LAB & BAR EQUIP. & MORE! INSPECTIONS DATES: MAY 6TH, MAY 16TH & MAY 28TH - 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM TERMS: Visa or M/C or Wire Transfer. 18% BUYER’S PREMIUM ADDED. VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS CLYDE HARDESTY - US BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEE, CASE # 19-50813-CMC
Sat. May 18: 9 am - 4pm, FREE admission, Prices as marked, FREE parking Location: Franklin Co. Fairgrounds, Burke Arena Building, 4951 Northwest Parkway, Hilliard OH Forest Park Community Sale Saturday, May 18th, 9am-5pm Maps & listings of participants will be available at Karl Rd. & Sandalwood entrances between 9am - 10:30am
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STATE OF OHIO, DAS ABSOLUTE AUCTION STATE OF OHIO SURPLUS INVENTORY Saturday, May 18, 2019 Doors Open at 8 am - Auction Starts at 9 am 4200 Surface Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43228 (West side of Columbus, go north on Phillipi Rd. off W. Broad St., turn left on Surface Rd.) For More info contact Tom Lowery (614) 466-7636 Sale Conducted By:
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Application Architect – Columbus, OH. Design the technical and process solutions (Concept Designs) for software product development to meet critical business needs while complying with and advancing the IT strategic direction. For reqs. & to apply, visit http://careers.jpmorganchase.com & apply to job #: 190044943. EOE, AAE, M/F/D/V. JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. www.jpmorganchase.com. Automation QA Lead – Columbus, OH. Lead initiatives for QA & coach jr team members in dayto-day activities (to incl on-boarding support). Perform all testing activities for initiatives across 1 or more assigned projects, utilizing processes, methods, metrics & softw that ensure quality, reliability & sys’s safety & security. Bachelor’s or equiv in CS or rel field + 5 yrs relevant exp. Exp in QTP/UFT & Cucumber/ Selenium automation tools, hands on exp w/SQL & ETL rules for Data Migration testing, full understanding of Agile, Scrum, JIRA, & QA SDLC. Employer will accept any amount of prof’l exp w/req’d skills. To apply, visit http://careers.jpmorganchase.com & apply to job # 190042483. EOE, AAE, M/F/D/V. J.P. Morgan Chase is a marketing name of JPMorgan Chase & Co. The Chase Manhattan Bank is a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. © 2003 J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. www.jpmorganchase.com
Opening for degreed & exp’d applicants for Senior Microsoft Web Developer (Job Code: 1029) located in Dublin, Ohio and other multiple undetermined worksites throughout the U.S.; Send resume via 1st Class U.S. mail & include job code & salary req’ts to: Fast Switch, Ltd. Jackie Knittel, Sr. Account Director, 17177 North Laurel Park Drive, Suite 410, Livonia, MI 48152 Senior Applications Analyst, Mast Technology Services, Inc., Reynoldsburg, OH. Responsible for design, configuration, Operations of, and Integrations into, the Manhattan Order Management system. Consistently demonstrate L Brands enterprise and functional competencies. Responsible understanding and leading integrations into the Manhattan Order Management System. Executes Level 1 support and troubleshooting if an integration problem is discovered. Able to analyze issues and triage to the appropriate development team when necessary. Capable of leading all troubleshooting activities to completion. Understand data mapping into and out of the Manhattan Order Management System in order to support. Functional Business requirements for the project and future business requirements. Understands and can lead the team to execute configuration changes within the Manhattan Order Management system. Executes Level 1 support and troubleshooting. Capable of making the necessary configuration changes to resolve issues. Capable of leading through completion of any level 2 or above if vendor needs to be involved. Understands and can lead the team to execute workflow changes within the Manhattan Order Management system. Ability to query and analyze the data within the Manhattan Order Management system for troubleshooting purposes, or business questions around the functionality of the system. Min. req incl: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 5 yrs exp including 3 yrs experience with SOAP UI; 3 yrs experience with WINSCP; 3 yrs experience with SQL developer; 3 yrs experience with PUTTY; 3 yrs experience with J2EE; 3 yrs experience with JBOSS. To be considered for this position, apply online at http://careers.lb.com/ go to "Job Search" link and type ITOOGBR in the "Keyword Search" field. Equal opportunity employer. Senior Test Analyst, Mast Technology Services, Inc., Columbus, OH. Lead testing activities on one large project or multiple smaller projects, including delivery of test strategy, test plan, and test status. Delivery experience leading projects through a standard software testing methodology (test planning, test scope identification, test case development, test execution, and defect management). Strong experience with hp alm / quality center, jira, or other test and defect management tools. Demonstrates leadership accountability for testing on the projects assigned. Exhibits confident, tactful oral communication with peers and it leaders. Develops and delivers formal written communication to it and business leaders with support from QA manager. Delivers day-to-day assignments with a high level of quality and attention to detail. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (waterfall, iterative, agile). Independently drives issues to closure, escalating to leadership as needed. Assists in identifying process improvement opportunities and implements solutions. Able to influence others without authority in order to drive decisionmaking and solutions. Applies a systematic approach to data gathering and analysis to make key decisions that are supported by facts. Successfully multi-tasks across project and non-project assignments, delivering on time with direction on priority from QA manager. Provide coaching and feedback to matrixed team to drive day-to-day project work. Develops and delivers test strategies and plans, with minimal review and supervision. Able to flex into leadership roles outside of assigned platform / program area. Independently develops key deliverables and publishes with minimal supervisor review. Provide coaching and feedback to matrixed team to drive day-to-day project work. Broad functional understanding of the assigned platform / program area. Independently draft an individual development plan (IDP) for supervisor review focused on career growth and advancing the capabilities of the team. Participate in the associate opinion survey and lead an aspect of the resulting action plans. Min. req incl: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 5 yrs exp including 2 years experience with QUALITY CENTER; 2 years experience with TERADATA; 2 years experience with ORACLE 10G; 2 years experience with SQL; 2 years experience with MANHATTAN WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT (WMS)/PKMS. To be considered for this position, apply online at http://careers.lb.com/ go to "Job Search" link and type ITOOGBX in the "Keyword Search" field. Equal opportunity employer. Software Engineer – Columbus, OH. Automate the delivery of apps. through the software dev lifecycle with a focus on continuous integration and continuous delivery. For reqs. & to apply, visit http://careers.jpmorganchase.com & apply to job #: 190045563. EOE, AAE, M/F/D/V. JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. www.jpmorganchase.com.
Applications for the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local# 37 Joint Apprentice Training Program for Columbus, Ohio will be accepted from 5/6/2019 through 5/27/2019. All applications must be completed online by visiting www.neiep.org/careers.aspx and clicking either the link for NY Apprenticeships only or All other Apprenticeship Opportunities. Select the (Columbus, OH) recruitment. Applicants must be 18 years of age to apply, possess and upload an original copy of a H.S. Diploma, or H.S. Transcript, or GED, pass an entrance exam and tool assessment and sit for an interview. For more info email: jburns@neiep.org. Note: $25.00 Testing Fee Required on Test Day. Only a Money Order or Bank Certified/Cashier’s Check will be ACCEPTED. NO CASH, NO PERSONAL CHECKS. The Elevator Industry is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 or older), sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, marital status, arrest record, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. The Elevator Constructors are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
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Major Food Pkg. supplier has openings for Ext./T.F. operators. Beginning rate $15.15 to $18.67 depending on exp. Previous mfg. exp. Required. Send resume to: swilson@genpak.com Full-time 2nd shift custodian Fairbanks Local Schools Seeking a full-time 2nd shift custodian. Hours- 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm Contact Scott Shively @937-349-3731 ext.1401 sshively@fairbankspanthers.org
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN City of Worthington $54,475-$68,583. Streets/buildings/sewer work. Snow removal. Application/info at www.worthington.org Due by 5pm June 3,2019. The City of Worthington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Outdoor-FX Inc., Plain City, OH Landscape/Hardscape Laborers. Install brick, paver patios, concrete patios, mortar less segmental masonry wall units. Excavate, move gravel, pour concrete in preparation for pavers, pour footers to lay block. Lay sod, plant, dig and haul topsoil and mulch, remove snow and frost, and provide ice control programs. Job sites in Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, Union counties and other nearby central Ohio counties as necessary. Requirements: at least 3 months landscape/hardscape exp. Must be able to lift/carry 75 lbs. Sat/Sun work required when necessary. Apply by e-mail to bryan@outdoor-fx.net.
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Computers-Info ACM, a project and program management consultant firm, is seeking motivated project controls analysts and P6 schedulers for opportunities supporting clients in the Columbus area. Professionals with one to 15+ years of experience in construction, utility, manufacturing preferred. Knowledge in P6, MSP, SAP, MS Excel with a willingness to travel is helpful. ACM offers competitive pay in conjunction with years of experience and education as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Please email resumes to hr@acmpm.com. ACM is an EOE NEED A RIDE? Alive has hundreds-even thousands-of private and dealer autos advertised for sale. See our classifieds before you buy.
Cardinal Health, Inc. seeks Software Engineer in Dublin, OH to translate business needs into functional and technical specifications for SAP MM and SRM modules. Complete configurations and deploy with software development lifecycle standards. Management of service restoration teams and root cause analysis reporting. Development and reporting of SLAs and business process KPIs. Requires BS in CS, Engg or rltd and 4 years rltd exp. Demonstrated ability of the best practices and standards for the following applications: SAP MM, SAP SRM, VERTEX tax software, system interfaces in support of middleware applications (SAP EDI) and other applications (SCORE, MANHATTAN, AND MFT). Strong understanding of SOX based policies and procedures. Understanding in the use of AGILE, WATERFALL, and LEAN SIX SIGMA tools and techniques. Resumes to T. Wills, 7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, OH 43017 Cardinal Health, Inc. seeks Senior Basis Administrator in Dublin, OH to support SAP systems and maintain the systems at optimal performance, availability, and efficiency. Planning, installation, configuration, maintenance, production monitoring of SAP instances and associated software tools. Lead complex projects like Cloud Migration, Enhancement Packs / Support Packs upgrade, SAP kernel upgrade. Support implementation, cutover, go-live and hypercare phases of projects. Requires BS in CS, Elect Engg or rltd and 9 yrs SAP exp. Demonstrated ability with Basis background in both ABAP and Java; MDG/ECC; HANA; Biller Direct/Portal; HA/DR Technologies; LINUX; SAP Transport Management System; CHARM; SAP OS/DB Migrations; SAP support Packs and enhancement packs upgrades. Must be SAP Certified Technology Specialist. Resumes to T. Wills, 7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, OH 43017 Cardinal Health, Inc. seeks Consultant, Business Intelligence in Dublin, OH to Solve 3PL Client and customer information problems and requirements by analyzing requirements, designing and implementing solutions. Requires BS in CS, Info. Systems or rltd and 4 years rltd exp. Must have demonstrated ability to use Splunk development, SAP business objects development, UNIX Shell scripting, PL/SQL, Visualizations, and data warehousing concepts. Resumes to T. Wills, 7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, OH 43017 Cardinal Health seeks Enterprise Solution Analyst (Dublin, OH) to provide architecture and design of solution implementation. BS in CS, Software Engg, or rltd; 2 yrs rltd exp; & the demonstrated ability to use the following: healthcare supply chain, inventory mngnt workflows, or EMR systems; enterprise healthcare solutions including materials mngnt systems, billing systems, & clinical documentation/EMR systems. May require relocation to unanticipated worksites throughout the US depending on project needs. Company HQ: Dublin, OH. Telecommuting benefit may be available depending on project placement. Resumes to T. Wills; 7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, OH 43017. Lead E-Commerce Quality Assurance Analyst (Columbus, OH) Responsible for the overall test execution for e-Commerce Enterprise initiatives. Develop, implement, and maintain manual and automated quality assurance testing methodologies and systems to ensure the accuracy and stability of software applications. Edu & Exp req’d. Send res & refs to D. Marrah at Express (Code: KYV-LEQAA) One Express Dr., Columbus, OH 43230.
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UTILITY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST (Non-Bargaining) A position is available for a qualified applicant to provide complex administrative staff support, ensuring vendor’s compliance with requirements of awarded contracts, coordinate documentation of contract expenditures between fiscal and engineering unit and assist with the implementation of contracts. Qualifications: 2 yrs. technical or 4 yrs. Construction or Engineering degree. 2 yrs. utility service experience. Salary: $23.01/hr., plus a Comprehensive Benefits Package. If interested, please go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/franklincounty -EOEand apply on-line by 6/10/19 CD-0006210807-03
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Medical-Dental Director of Emergency and Ambulatory Care Services Opportunity for a Director of Emergency and Ambulatory Care Services located at Grand Lake Health System. Must be a Registered Nurse with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred. Excellent leadership skills with sufficient previous management experience in hospital/health care environment and appropriate certification within clinical area. For more information and to apply, go to our website at www.grandlakehealth.org. Neonatologist, Pediatric Academic Association, Inc., Columbus, OH. Responsible for clinical service, teaching, and research and scholarly activities. Provide inpatient Neonatal Intensive Care Unit care for ill or premature newborn infants. Engage in discovery and dissemination of new knowledge through participation in clinical investigations, translational research, national research networks and collaboratives, individual research or scholarly activity, education research, and/or collaborative laboratory research. Min. requirements include: M.D. and 3 year residency training in pediatrics. 3 years of additional training in an ACGME accredited neonatal-perinatal medicine fellowship. Board eligible/board certified in neonatal-perinatal medicine. Ability to obtain/maintain license to practice medicine in the State of Ohio. Certified ECMO specialist and neonatal resuscitation program provider. To apply, send CV to Annelle.Anderson@NationwideChildrens.org
Financial-Banking Accounting Assistant to process financial data, maintain acctg records, & assist with payroll processing. Min Req: 1) Associate’s in Acctg., Finance or rel. & 2) Fluency in Korean. Resumes to job location: JC TaxPros Group, Inc., 5256 Bethel Reed Park, Columbus, OH 43220.
Foundation Accounting Manager Controller’s Office Bowling Green State University is a tier-one, public university serving 19,000 students on two campuses in northwest Ohio. The University has nationally recognized programs and research in the natural and social sciences, education, arts, business, health and wellness, humanities and applied technologies. BGSU seeks talented individuals to join our community in Bowling Green, Ohio, recognized as one of the "Best College Towns of America."
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The purpose of this position is to lead, guide and direct all aspects of the primary business functions, financial oversight and associated accounting and tax related activities for The BGSU Foundation, Inc. This position will serve as the day to day primary accounting, financial and compliance manager for The BGSU Foundation, Inc. - under the direction of the Controller and the University’s CFO.
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The position will also provide leadership, guidance and direction on the University’s side of the related transactions (debt, assets/liabilities, payables and receivables, proper revenue/expense recognition, contributed capital, etc.) to ensure compatible accounting treatment and proper year-end discrete consolidation for financial statement reporting. This position will also have primary responsibility for the preparation and filing of Federal and multi-state tax and charitable solicitation compliance filings. Deadline to apply: May 30, 2019 Full-time Administrative Staff position available. For a complete job description & to apply for this position visit https://bgsu.hiretouch.com/ or contact the Office of Human Resources. BGSU. AA/EEO/Disabilities/Veterans. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419372-8421. Sr Financial Analyst. Mettler Toledo, Columbus OH. Analyze P&L, cashflow, balance sheet & supp reporting; train others; forecast & financial planning; analyze risks, trends; review financials; support internal controls & SOX. Master’s in Acctg or foreign educ equiv + 3 yrs exp. More info or to apply: https://careers.mt.com/careers/JobDetail/ 1/1983 & search for “Senior Financial Analyst.” EOE
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Pets Private breeder- Yorkiepoo, Teddy Bear, Maltipoo M/F, no shed, vaccines, 513-470-6009, http://toypupsohio.com $950/up guarantee
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Written testing for City of Worthington FT and PT Firefighter will be conducted through National Testing Network www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. All testing must be completed by June 7, 2019. More info at www.worthington.org. The City of Worthington is an Equal Opportunity Employer Structured Product Senior Associate, Columbus, OH: Research investment ideas in the structured product space. Provide analytical support for structured product portfolio managers. Develop, implement and communicate analytic models, policies and procedures to help monitor and manage risk. Some travel req’d. Send resumes to HR at Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc., 325 John H. McConnell Blvd., Ste 200, Columbus, OH 43215.
DOUBLE DOODLE/GOLDEN DOODLE 8 weeks. Ready now for their forever homes! 1st shots, worming done, 3 females, 1 male. Call 614-374-8775. Dutch Shepherd/Belgian Malinois puppies for sale. 8 weeks old asking $1000 each. Both parents are on site, and come from a police and military background. Excellent for personal protection, or a family pet. Text/call 740-294-8645 for pics/more info.
YORKIE FEMALE PUPPY 6 MONTHS OLD, BLACK AND TAN 5 POUNDS, PAPERS, SHOTS, $700, 614-875-3644
Tree Care PHC Applicator & Tree Trimmer: ***Looking for dedicated long term employee who is a fast learner. GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSON WITH ANY TREE CARE EXERIENCE. If interested in changing job types. We will Train for the right person.$16 to $22 per hour depending on experience. Paid Rain Days & Holidays available. 3 Positions Open. *Please Contact Brad at Phoenix Tree Care: cell: 614-778-3099 or EM: brad@phoenixtreecare.net
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Prof and Management Paralegal sought by Margaret Wong and Assoc, LLC to assist attorneys with the filing/preparation of visas and petitions to USCIS; communicate with clients and multitask. Work in our Westerville, Ohio office. Must have a Bachelor’s degree and excellent writing and communication skills. Foreign language preferred. Resumes to brian@imwong.com and wong@imwong.com Property & Environmental Management, Inc., Columbus, OH, seeks Contract Compliance Manager. Analyze, organize, & manage company data & activities to maintain standards & policies ensuring eligibility for govt certifications & contract awards. Draft contract proposals relating to pricing development & cost loading. Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with rules & regulations incl FAR, DFAR, Executive Orders, SCA, Davis Bacon Act, Brooks Act, Buy American Act, & Fly America Act. Manage cost accounting according to contract types. Manage contract milestones, deliverables, & invoicing schedules. Develop, maintain, & update database of contracts & ensure proper contract close-out, extension, or renewal. Supervise employees performing or administering contract deliverables. Travel 10% of time, once every 2 mos for 1 wk, to branch office in Columbia, MD. Reqs: Bachelor’s in business admin or related & 2 yrs of exp, which must include: Reviewing & analyzing various types of fed govt contracts & RFPs; Managing subcontracts & field crews, including negotiating subcontract agreements, resolving disputes, & assessing contract performance by reviewing & analyzing contract value & expenditures; Using property or contract management database system; & Preparing financial reports. Candidates may apply at tsumanaweera@peminc.biz.
German Shepherd - German Imports at stud. Training, Obed., home protection, sch. classes, imports, young dogs, pups for sale. Learn to train dogs w/us.
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Reg., ears up, shots, etc. Housebreaking has started. Will be small, housebreaking started, Shots etc. POP. exc. quality babies. Call 740-644-5656.
Recreation 2016 Evergreen IGo/Lite 20ft, 1 slide, electric awning, new tv, double axle, made to tow w/F150, first $12,000 gets it!! 614-257-9068 Grove City 2008 FLEETWOOD TERRA 34N fully equip. Class A M/H, 29,000 miles, good Michelin tires, 2 slides, lots of stor. in/out, in great condiiton, ready to camp! $43,500. 740-815-3838. 2016 Harley Davidson V-Rod Muscle 6,000 miles, Pearl White & Black, $2000 Custom Black Toxic Darkside Pipes, Awesome sounding bike, London area $12,200 Call 740-604-1116
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2011 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100 CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE. Beaut. 865cc. Gar., EC. Blk w/wht trim. Extras incld qk. release windscreen, access. pouch, Triump lthr. saddle bags & pass. seat back. 6,825 gentle mi. Ser. inquries only call 614-468-1192.
Light blue, 46,900 miles, Exc. condition, Well maintained, Runs great. $10,800. Call 614-486-9736 leave a message.
2003 VFR V-TWIN SUPERHAWK ONLY 3,519 MILES, NEW TIRES! $3,200. CALL MARK (614)876-9738 WALNECK’S MOTORCYCLE - SWAP MEET Sunday, June 2, 2019, 8AM-2PM Clark County Fairgrounds, Springfield, OH. $9 Admission $40 Booth. Call 630-985-2097
WANTED: ALL MOTORCYCLE PRE 1980 IN ANY CONDITION Cash paid, running or not, pre-appraisals, will come to you! Call: 845-389-3239 Email cyclesndmore10@gmail.com 2006 YAMAHA ROYAL STAR DELUXE EXC. CONDITION WITH EXTRAS, LOW MILES WITH ONLY 9,200 AND LOW PRICE $4200. CALL 614-325-6176.
Wheels 2012 BMW 328 Hard Top Convertible, 83k mi. 6 sp manual, clean Car Fax, garaged, blue w/tan interior $14,000 614-783-4647
2006 BUICK LUCERN CX
Front W/D, copper tan, 4 dr sedan, good condition, 52,000 miles, $5200. Call 614-620-4198. 2007 Buick Lucerne CXL 3800 V6, fully loaded, htd lth seats, chrome wheels, pearl white w/ beige int., new front brakes & rotors, 148k mi $4995 OBO 740-507-4213 2009 Chevrolet Aveo-white w/grey int., 5 spd. manual, 1 owner, always gar’d., well maint., Kenwood stereo, A/C, 102,000 miles, $3500. Call 614-214-9226. 1996 CHEVY IMPALA SS-Black Cherry LT1 engine, 100% orig, always gar’d, never driven in rain or snow, one owner, N/S, new tires, exc cond, 39,000 mi.Serious Inquiries Only !! $16,000 OBO, 614-620-5591
2011 Chevy Malibu LTZ Heated Seats, White/Blk Leather, 110,000 miles, Sharp, Runs Great, $5995 614-738-5759
2012 Chevy Traverse LT AWD White/Blk Leather, Moonroof, Entertainment Ctr., Heated Seats, Clean, A/C, 3rd Row, 107K miles, $11,275 Call 614-738-5759
1992 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible 6 cyl., Red with Black soft top, Automatic, Good condition, Kept covered, 49,000 miles, SOLD SOLD SOLD
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2002 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
Triple black beauty! 56,000 miles, good Carfax, great shape, auto, $17,900. 614-530-3720/614-214-5381
2008 Ford Expedition V-8, ac,3rd seat, pwr wndw/ lcks. 180k miles Much more. Gahanna Excellent condition $4,900. Call 614 855 2392
2013 Ford Focus Leather seat, pwr lcks/drs, ac. Excellent condition 84K miles. Gahanna SOLD SOLD SOLD 2004 FORD RANGER 5 SPEED 104K MILES RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION $4,000. CALL 614-397-1963
2006 GMC Canyon Truck 2WD, Regular Cab, Automatic, Alloy Wheels, 80K miles, Excellent Condition, $6000 Call 614-619-3459
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2008 Honda Civic 2 door white w/beige int., automatic, full power, new tires, looks/runs like new, freshly serviced 179k mi $4495 740-507-4213
2018 Honda Civic LX 4 DR Sedan 1 owner, Non smoker, Always garaged, 9,600 miles, Very good condition, $17,500 614-701-7887
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2015 HONDA ODYSSEY EX
83,000 mi., red, all maint. done at dealership, new tires, $16,900 obo. 614-777-5833.
2003 HONDA CRV EX
4 W/D, BLACK WITH GREY CLOTHE INTERIOR, AUTOMATIC, SUNRF., FULL PWR., EXC. COND., 159,000 MI., $6,995. CALL 740-507-4213 2003 Honda CRV EX, 4WD, 4 cyl auto, full power, sunroof, blk w/gray cloth, freshly serviced, exc condition, 159k mi, price reduced $4995 740-507-4213 ûû† INSURANCE †ûû AUTO AUCTIONS 1601 Thrailkill Rd., Grove City, OH. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 At 10:00 AM PUBLIC AUCTON For registration information 614-875-7484 2016 TOYOTA COROLLA 2009 LINCOLN MKS 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2009 FORD FOCUS 2012 DODGE JOURNEY 2011 FORD ESCAPE 2014 CHRYSLER 200 2010 MAZDA CX-9 2011 JEEP LIBERTY 2009 DODGE RAM PICKUP 2012 DODGE JOURNEY 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 6 Cyl. Leather, Moonroof, NAV, Bk up Camera, All options, 105K miles, Runs great, $11,285 Call 614-846-7826
2010 Kia Soul Sport Model
All maintenance done at dealership, $4500 obo. 113,000 miles, in good condition. Call 614-777-5833.
2012 Lexus ES 350
Silver/grey, in exc. condition, new tires, only 75,000 miles, $13,995 obo. Call 614-271-5388. 2008 MERCEDES S550-85,000 miles, black on black, sunrf., cruise, satellite radio, new tires, mint condition, $17,500. Call 606-309-5070.
1995 Mustang GT Convertible
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GALLION CUSTOM CONCRETE LLC. Decorative concrete, remove-replace. Reputation built on quality. 41 yrs Exp Lic. & Ins., BBB 614-875-8364 Visit us on Facebook, or online at www.GallionCustomConcrete.com
HANDYMAN Remodeling, Basement Finishing, General Carpentry, Door & Window Replacement, Power Washing & Staining 614-774-1250.
BRYAN’S LAWNCARE Spring Clean Up, Mulching, Mowing, Edging & Gutter Cleaning (614)531-9791 or (614)648-5600
35 YRS. EXP. IN INT. & EXT. PAINTING FOR YOU! SENIOR DISCOUNT, REFERENCES, INSURED. FREE EST. NEAT & RELIABLE MR. LIBERTORE 614-488-8842 R.A. LONG PAINTING EXTERIOR 614-864-3951
Drainage Tile STEVE’S BASEMENT DRAIN CENTRAL OHIO’S OLDEST DRAINAGE & FOUNDATION COMPANY Downspout Drain Lines (Free Camera Inspection) Sump Pump Free Est. 48 YRS. EXP. (614) 352-1075
Drywall Drywall & Plaster Repair Textured Ceilings Affordable Prices! Call Randy 614-551-6963
Rannebarger Home Maintenance www.rhmaintenance.com 370-1958 General Home Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Powerwash, Decks, Plumbing, Electric, Paint, Installs 911 HANDYMAN-Plumbing, Electric, Hardwood & Tile Floors. Specialized in Bathrm & Kit. Remodeling.Lic. & Bonded. 614-949-8362 No Job To Small F & R SERVICES COMPLETE HOME MAINTENANCE No Job Too Small. 42 Yrs. Exp. 614-237-2797/648-9192 HOUSECLEANING: Drywall, Painting, Small Yard Mowing, Odd Jobs. Bonded, References. Reasonable Rates. Free Estimates. 614-843-5076
Electrical Services AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC SERVICE Quit paying contractors’ overhead! Ceiling fans, switches, lighting & many more home maint. needs. 20 Yrs. Experience. Call 614-614-325-8905
Garden Tilling CUSTOM ROTOTILLING-Existing gardens starting at $40. Chris to schedule appt. today 614-515-9935.
Gutters-Drain CLINTONVILLE GUTTERS FREE Gutter Inspection w/Cleaning Free Est. Licensed/Insured. Box Gutters New Gutters & Repairs • BBB 614-414-7997 A1 RAINFLOW UNDERGROUND DRAINS - Repair & Replace Drains, Snake Yard Drains, Gutters Repair, Clean or Screen. Free Estimates. 614-402-4196. DAVE’S GUTTER SERVICE Clean, Repair, Install Drains & Leafproof Gutter. Yrs. of repeated customers. 614-875-9361, 614-205-9057
Hauling/Dumpster Rent
Original owner, 40,200 miles, Past 5 years garaged, $10,000 Call 614-623-4641
A+ 614- 291-3867 Wee-Haul Senior Discount. Insured. Attics, Basements, Garages, Whole Houses. We Recyle! We Load!
2017 Mustang Convertible
BK HAULING House, Garage, Yard Clean up! Appl. Removal " We Recycle! Licensed " Bonded " Insured (614) 478-8105 or (614) 207-2553
Premium 6SP Automatic, Candy Apple Red Metallic, Low miles, Warranty, Loaded, Like NEW, Service records, Call 614-761-3347 or 614-937-8960 2004 Subaru Outback Wagon AWD, 6 cyl auto, htd lthr seats, dual moon roof, LLBean edition, looks/runs excellent, freshly serviced, 166k mi, price reduced $4495 740-507-4213 25th ANNIVERSARY TRANS AM 94 Pontiac, white w/blue racing stripe, white lthr int., T-tops, 5.7L, LT1 V8 engine, Limited edition only 1825 built, excellent condition, runs/drives perfect, $11,500 Call 614-3133399 2007 Toyota Sienna V6, 5 door, seats 7, excellent condition. Stow away back seats for cargo room, silver gray exterior. 131K mi, $5900 OBO, call 614-206-3801
Prof. Handyman Svcs. from Roof to Bsmt. HVAC, Elec., Flrs., Counters/Cabs, Drywall, Patches Installed, Paint, Plumb, Roofs, Siding, Free Ests. Best Prices. Call Scotty 614-663-7087.
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Home Improvement µContractors µMedical Professionals µLandscapers µMechanics µBeauty Services Promote your business with the reach and frequency of appearing in The Dispatch, Alive and ThisWeek Community Newspapers. Packages Start as low as $50.00! Call Marlene or Lindy for more information (614) 888-8888
Home Repairs MIKE TRIPLETT Home Maintenance Home repair & remodeling. No job too small. Free est. 614-315-5962
Kitchen and Bath MACHOL CONSTRUCTION-Remodel kitchens, baths, basements Int. & Ext. Painting. Call 614-873-8800 www.macholconstruction.net
Lawn Care Landscape L.A.M. LANDSCAPE Mowing and Landscaping Spring Cleanup, and many other services! Free ests. Call Larry at 614-822-1955 You’ve Read The Paper, You’ve Read The Sports Page And You’ve Read The Comics... Think You’re Done With The Paper?
FINAL TOUCH LAWN CARE
SPRING CLEAN UP, MOWING, TRIMMING, MULCHING & FERTILIZING. CALL 614-279-0043. ALL AROUND LANDSCAPE Bush Trim & Removal, Rototilling, Spring Cleanup! 614-208-0057 Free Estimates! û LAWN CARE SERVICE 614-572-8888 Taking new customer...lots of openings. Spring cleanup mowing & aeration. Free Est. Yr. Rd. Svcs.
2001 Toyota Camry Solara Convertible SLE V6, New Top, Very Clean, Leather, Needs nothing 106K miles, A/C, SOLD SOLD SOLD 2014 VW JETTA TDI SPORTS WAGON BLACK ON BLACK, MANUAL, DIESEL ENGINE, 48,800 MI., LOADED, EXCELLENT CONDITION, $13,850. CALL 614-861-8900 OR 614-202-4797. Selling Your Home? Why not advertise in Alive?
Powerwashing
MOWING & SPRING CLEANUP Get a Fresh Look! Trimming, Clean Flowerbeds, Edging & Mulching. Call/Text 614-434-8250.
MRS. POWERWASH Any house wash $149 + tax Single deck $69~Two tier deck $99 Over 45,000 washes completed 614 771-3892 Res. & Com.
Transformal Landscaping-Best Prices & Best Landscaping, Excav., Tree Rmvl, Pavers, Retaining Walls, French drains, Privacy Fen. 740-227-7771/821-6318
SPRING CLEANING - Home powerwashing from $99up. Spec. in pet odor treatment carpet cleaning. Super clean method $75 for 5 rooms. 614-805-1084.
YARD HELPERS Weeding ù Edging ù Mulching BBB 614-571-1451 BBB
PLASTERING, PLASTER & STUCCO NEW & REPAIR Established 1917 GEORGE F. NEFF & CO 614-274-5629
Masonry-Bricks-Stone T.J. Masonry Co. Masonry Repairs 25 Yrs Experience µ Insured www.tjmasonrycompany.com ECall 614-989-8886 F
Moving and Storage A COMPLETE MOVING CO. Reasonable µ Reliable µ Free Ests. PUCO#150692-HG (614) 878-1179 BBB Accredited Business No Job Too Small AARON ALLEN MOVING - Owned by Military Veteran Bonded µ Insured Puco#158-044-HG (614) 299-6683 & 263-0649
Painting JOB WELL DONE AGAIN -An insured, lic., general contractor. Experts in HOME EXTERIORS: painting, carpentry, stucco, tuck pointing chimneys & walls, gutter cleaning & underground drainage, drywall..just a few of the things we do. (NO SUB CONTRACTORS) Need something done? Just ask!Call 614-235-1819. Quality Plus Painting RESTORATIONS, Refinishing, All Finishes, Paint Removal, Carpentry, Power-washing, Residential ~ Commercial 25+ yrs Exp. 740-739-1859 Vincent
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JON’S PAINTING Interior/Exterior - Since 1986 Insured - FREE Ests ¶ BBB A+ 614-414-7997
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2006 Toyota Avalon
Dark red, loaded, good condition, 178,000 miles, loaded, $4900. SOLD SOLD
Plumbing All In One Plumbing "ONE CALL DOES IT ALL" $25 off labor with ad, CC Accepted E740-363-2200F
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STUCCO REPAIR - AllSeasonsWallsystems.com 30 Years Experience. Call Rob 614-436-8364
Tree Service GRANT’S TREE SERVICE Over 30 years Exp ° Insured Bucket, Climber, Stump Removal Complete LOCAL Tree Service Call (614)-753-3992 BURNS TREE SERVICE Pruning, Clean Up, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Fully Insured, 614-584-2164 KEVIN’S TREE & SHRUB REMOVAL TRIM, SHREDS,STUMPS. 28 YRS EXP. LIC/INS. SR./VET DISC. V/MC/AMEX. CALL 614-855-5986. RICH’S 65’ BUCKET TRUCK TREE SVC. Stump Removal, Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates. Call 614-394-2367 SULLIVAN TREE SERVICE Firewood/Trimming/Removal 614-638-7943 www.sullivantreeservice.com
Wallpaper Hang-Clean PAPERHANGING & PAINTING Wallpaper Removal / Repairs by Stan Hibler Very Neat, Reliable, & Fully Insured FREE Estimates 614.284.4129 WallsbyStan.com
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May 18, Mopar show, swap, drag races, 8am-5pm, National Trail Raceway, Hebron, OH, adm. just $20, 614-268-1181 Facebook or www.chryslerpowerclassic.com 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Woody grain exterior, Almond color, 1 owner, 120,500 miles No A/C, RR, PW, Brakes, CC, 4SP, AM/FM, SOLD SOLD SOLD 1974 Corvette Stingray Red/Silver Interior, 383 Jeg’s Crate Motor, New Fuel Injection, New Exhaust, New Suspension, New Brakes, New Gas Tank, Much more $12,500 Call 614-353-7399
2012 HONDA ACCORD LX-4D
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SUDOKU
BY NOAH VAN SCIVER
WEEK OF 5-16-19 Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!
INSTRUCTIONS: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! ANSWER ON PAGE 39
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Today I struggle to hold everything I am not. The soft tide of each breath, pushed taut against new not-skin.
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I cradle all the not-me of my body closer. A reflection in elastic and cotton. An unfamiliar honesty tight-lining my ribs. An accurate body built of strangers’ eyes. I exist more than I did yesterday. —Sydney Lee
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