Ohio’s Second Casino Almost Ready For Opening
The Hollywood Casino in Toledo will open in just over a week, but developers will be giving the media a preview of the $320 million casino on Monday.
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Some of the men who practice with the OSU Women's Team
A good friend recently received an award and roughly quoted Jack Benny – “I don’t deserve this, but I also don’t deserve the arthritis in my left knee and I need to accept both.” It’s a good line and reminded me of my arthritic knees as we watch the amazing athletes on display at the [...]
When visiting COSI, Turn right!
1910 Firestone Automobile at the entrance to the new Columbus Historical Society exhibit space at COSI.
So, you are at COSI for an event or have kids running about and looking for an adult distraction. I suggest you “turn right” as you come into the COSI lobby. Even before you reach the famous COSI pendulum, if you take a right, you will see a working Firestone automobile that was manufactured here [...]
Celebrate Columbus History this Weekend at the Lincoln Theatre
Join us at the Lincoln Theatre this weekend!
You can be a part of the rebirth of the King-Lincoln District in Columbus and celebrate the history of the near east side by attending Beyond the Blackberry Patch – a special evening of music from an all star cast led by critically acclaimed trombonist, composer and jazz ambassador Wycliffe Gordon. Blackberry Patch is the [...]
Downton Abbey – The Brits are a Hit on PBS
Lady Mary of Downton Abbey
So I am at a gathering last Tuesday night and I’m approached nearly a dozen times by Downton Abbey viewers saying it was must see on WOSU TV and PBS. That is always great to hear! The British period drama concluded its second year on Sunday night with national ratings giving the Masterpiece Classic broadcast [...]
WOSU honored with Lucas Sullivant Award
Michael Wilkos of the Columbus Foundation and Jeff Lefever of the Columbus Historical Society present WOSU with the Lucas Sullivant Gift Award at the Columbus 200 Birthday bash.
Columbus celebrated its 200th birthday with a pretty nice party last Friday night that was especially noteworthy for WOSU. We were honored by the Columbus Historical Society with the Lucas Sullivant Gift Award, recognizing our Columbus Neighborhoods documentary series and our focus on preserving and understanding our community history and culture. Lucas Sullivant, of course, [...]
Celebrate (for free) with WOSU as Columbus turns 200!
Lucan Sullivant, Founder of Franklinton and Columbus
Columbus officially turns 200 on Feb. 14 ! There are over a dozen FREE events taking place, in addition to 200Columbus Days, which offers discounts at Columbus attractions and entertainment, Feb. 11-15. For more information, go to www.200columbus.com WOSU is offering up a number of free opportunities to enjoy on February 14th – the official [...]
Inside Jazz Moves Columbus
BalletMet working with Jazz Arts Group in rehearsal for Jazz Moves Columbus, Feb. 2-12, 2012
I had a chance to witness the first joint rehearsal of the Columbus Jazz Arts Group and BalletMet yesterday. They rehearsed at BalletMet and will be at the Capitol Theatre at the Riffe Center today as they prepare for the premiere of JAZZ MOVES COLUMBUS in partnership with WOSU. Our team provided video excerpts for [...]
John Glenn: Five Hours that Changed the World
Col. John Glenn, 1962
You can join the OSU campus and the Columbus community in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first American to orbit the earth. And he lives right down the street with his lovely wife Annie. There are big ticket events and multiple free events that are part of this celebration throughout the month of February. [...]
Jazz Moves Columbus featured on Columbus Underground
Check out this great feature on “Jazz Moves Columbus” in today’s Philanthropy Friday from Columbus Foundation/Columbus Underground. Be sure to also check out the rehearsal/interview video and help spread the word of this groundbreaking event which opens February 2nd at the Capitol Theatre at the Riffe Center!
