Category: Film

Columbus Celebrates a Rich, Diverse Artistic Culture

February is Black History Month and I am excited about the wealth of arts programming happening throughout the city to honor and celebrate the vital contributions of African-American artists to the world. On Feb. 13 the King Arts Complex is hosting an inter-generational panel to discuss the impact of growing…

Weekend Warriors: A Student’s Guide to Exploring the Arts

By Grace Urano At this time of year, it can be exhausting to even consider leaving the comforts of home to explore the local art scene. It seems almost a given to grab some friends and Netflix for the night. But this weekend, I ask for you to brave the…

Weekend Warriors: There Are Many Ways to Shake Off the Eggnog Daze

By Lacey Luce It’s the night before Christmas and all through the city people are prepping for their own version of celebrating the holidays. I, along with many others, am looking forward to an extra day off this Friday; and, unlike most of my friends, I don’t have to travel…

Weekend Warriors: 11 Reasons to Put Down the Remote This Weekend

By Lacey Luce Hi my name is Lacey and I’m a TV addict. It might seem weird that I’m confessing this in a blog post about arts happenings in Cbus, but I’m assuming that at least some of you can relate. This is my heartfelt reminder to myself and all…

Weekend Warriors: Pink Floyd, Supernova Explosions, Musical Fairy tales and More

By Krystal Swanson Krystal the intern here, filling in for Lacey, who is brain-dead after four days of conferencing. And there is so much going on this weekend, you find y our head your head spinning too. So grab a pen and paper. I’ve got a few ideas to share. Since…

Weekend Warriors: All TheThings I’ll Miss When Not in Cbus

By Lacey Luce I’m about to hit the road. Traveling is awesome, except for one tiny detail—you miss all of the fun things that are happening at home. The first event that I’ll be lamenting is the Columbus International Film and Video Festival (CIF+VF). Did you know this is…

Weekend Warriors: Five Ways to Enjoy the Art of the Story

By Lacey Luce As a rabid reader and dabbler in the writing arts, I never tire of hearing author’s talk about their work and their process. So it’s no wonder that I’m geeked up about Thurber House’s Evenings with Authors’ event with Gregory Maguire on Thursday. I am absolutely…

Weekend Warriors: Too Many Epic Events, Not Enough Weekend

By Lacey Luce So there are two high-profile things going on this weekend: the re-opening of the new Columbus Museum of Art and HighBall. Let’s talk museum first, because this grand reopening is the “ta-da” on a pretty epic adventure. The renovation and expansion of the Columbus Museum of Art…

Weekend Warriors: How to Pack Your Weekend to the Max

By Lacey Luce Do you ever have a friend look you right in the eye and whine that there’s nothing to do? If you do, please send that poor soul this blog. I’ve plotted out an entire weekend with 10 event recommendations. I like to kick off the weekend on…

Weekend Warriors: Sometimes I Like Lists or 12-ish Arts Events to Check Out

By Lacey Luce Sometimes it’s just fun for me to go and see what all is happening in a particular discipline—it’s a great way to find events and organizations that aren’t always on my radar. It’s also a good way to be reminded about those things that I sometimes take…

Weekend Warriors: Four Reasons to Love Cbus this Weekend

By Lacey Luce There are a lot of reasons to love our fair city, but I’m going to focus on four that are relevant to this blog ONE: Unique Film Experiences We are at a sweet spot for film—not just the creation of it, but access to those flicks that…

Weekend Warriors: Whedon Fans Assemble!

By Lacey Luce I am a rabid Joss Whedon fan. Fellow fans may have noted that I occasionally pepper this blog with quotes from the Whedonverse (I did it just for you). So, my obsession right now is Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Burlesque at Strongwater Food &…