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Weekend Warriors: A Feast for the Eyes
By Lacey Luce Last week or so I was one unholy mess of a girl and as a result I missed a lot of great exhibition openings. So, I hope you’ll forgive me if this week’s blog is skewed to the visual arts, but I have a lot of catching…
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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…
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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…
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The Arts in Columbus Thrive With Agility, Innovation and Collaboration
On Friday I attended the Ohio Art League’s X Space event, during which they launched their new space and opened a new exhibition. This event was particularly poignant to me because it was a celebration of rebirth, resilience and cooperation. The Ohio Art League is one of the oldest arts…
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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…
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Weekend Warriors: Epic Weekend Ahead
By Lacey Luce It may not be technically fall, but the fall season is kicking in and it’s kind of a big deal. Let’s start at the opera. I have never been to the opera and if I’m being totally honest I find it a bit intimidating (which is my…
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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 &…
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The Power of Art is Not Always Comfortable, And That’s a Good Thing
Art has the power to transport us out of the day-to-day—to give us a break from reality. It can lift us up, make us happy, and entertain us. Paradoxically, art is also a powerful conduit for facing harsh realities. It can help us engage in difficult dialogues and expand our…
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Weekend Warriors: Seeing May Off in Style
By Lacey Luce It’s time to say good-bye to May, and it seems like she just got here. But, alas, she’s already packing her bags and making her travel arrangements—so, we really should see May off in style, right?! There’s plenty to see and do for May’s last weekend. I’m…
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Weekend Warriors: When It Comes to Fun There is No Summer Break
By Lacey Luce Dear Columbus, can we take a little break? Seriously between season finales from all of our great arts organizations to fundraisers, gallery hop, midnight market, Franklinton Fridays, and exhibition openings … a girl needs to put her feet up. You would think there would be a lull…
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Weekend Warriors: Our City Has So Many Alternatives
By Lacey Luce I love the word alternative. It warms my rebel heart. As such the whole concept of Alternative Fashion Week (AFW) speaks to me. It is so much more than a runway show. The fine people running this event have gotten creative in how we look at and experience…