Capital Crossroads SID Notes

 

Pearl Market Thanks Puffin Foundation West 

Thanks to Puffin Foundation West, Pearl Market will be able to initiate a dollar-for-dollar match program for the Ohio Direction Card (formerly known as Food Stamps) this summer, which will help bring fresh produce to those in need. Find out more at http://www.puffinwest.org/2013-grants . 

  

Calling all Entrepreneurs
Vendor enrollment is now open for the 2013 Pearl Market. Market managers are looking for farmers and merchants offering farm-fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods and drinks, health and beauty products, cards, small gift items, arts and crafts, home decor, fashion, and entertainment items. The Market, which is located in the alleyways between Broad, High, Gay and Third streets, will operate every Tuesday and Friday from May 14 - October 26. For application information, contact Market Manager Adam Schroeder at aeschroeder@sidservices.com. 

 

Capital Crossroads Business Recruiter

Capital Crossroads Business Recruiter Kacey Brankamp offers assistance to small office users seeking office space, referring them to available space. If you have remnant office space or small office suites ranging from 200 to 1,000 square feet, please contact her at kcbrankamp@sidservices.com or 614.645.5095. Ms. Brankamp is working with several individuals looking for small office space. This is a no-cost resource with no fees or commission.  

 

News and Notes 

  

Street Speech Program Survey

The Columbus Coalition for the Homeless is seeking feedback from downtown employees, business owners, residents and visitors about its Street Speech Program, a program in which homeless or formerly homeless individuals sell Street Speech newspapers at various locations throughout Columbus. Please provide feedback online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/StreetSpeech You can also forward the link to individuals who work and/or live downtown. The anonymous feedback will assist the Coalition in evaluating the overall value and effectiveness of the program. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete.

 

Discover Dance Scholarship Auditions

BalletMet is holding auditions for its Discover Dance scholarship program on Saturday, April 20 at 4 p.m. at The BalletMet Dance Center at 322 Mount Vernon Avenue. BalletMet Columbus' Discover Dance Scholarship Program offers children in Central Ohio the opportunity to receive a fully-funded year of tuition for quality dance education and training at the BalletMet Dance Academy. http://www.balletmet.org 

 

Columbus Named Top Seven Most Intelligent City

The Intelligent Communities Forum has named Columbus in the top seven most intelligent cities in the world, and the only American city to make the list. Founder of the Intelligent Communities Forum Robert Bell visited Columbus to present an award and to judge the city for the forum's final decision. 

 

Broadway in Columbus 2013-14 Season

Broadway in Columbus has announced their 2013-14 Broadway Series 25th Anniversary Season. Subscribe today and secure your seating for the full season, which includes Flashdance - The Musical (December 17 - 22), We Will Rock You (January 7 - 12), The Phantom of the Opera (March 5 - 16), The Addams Family (April 8 - 13) and The Book of Mormon (May 13 - 25). In addition to the five-show season package, season specials will include Jersey Boys (September 17 - 29) and Blue Man Group (November 1 - 3). Tickets for these shows will be sold separately with season subscribers given the first chance to purchase tickets. Subscriptions range from 165.00 - 521.00 per person and can be purchased by phone at 800.294.1892, online at http://www.broadwayincolumbus.com or at the CAPA Ticket Office at 39 E. State. St.

 

Special Events

 

Shelter Series: Coastal Refugees

Now through April 27

Cultural Arts Center

This thought-provoking two- and three-dimensional exhibit by the talented young artist Brian Reume addresses the importance of home and what it means to our civilization when environmental and economic tragedies take our shelters from us or force us to migrate.http://www.CulturalArtsCenterOnline.org.   

 

Department of Art Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Projects Exhibition

Now through April 17

This annual exhibition presents the work of graduating art majors working in a wide range of media and approaches. Projects reveal ambitious bodies of work developed during the students' course of study in areas such as part and technology, ceramics, glass, painting and drawing, photography, printmaking and sculpture. http://www.uas.osu.edu   

 

MFA Thesis Exhibition

Now through May 3; Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.; closed Monday

CCAD Canzani Gallery

The 2013 New Projects MFA Thesis Exhibition features the culminating achievements of video, photography, illustration, painting, digital media and more.http://www.ccad.edu  

 

Janusz Walentynowicz: Guns Save Lives?

Now through May 12

Hawk Galleries, 153 E. Main St.

Opening Reception: March 16, 5 - 7 p.m. (RSVP)

http://www.hawkgalleries.com  

 

Cultural Arts Center Conversations and Coffee

Thursdays, noon - 1 p.m.

Cultural Arts Center

April 18, Rick Boyle (Sculptor, Loft Gallery Artist)

April 25, there will be no event due to spring break

May 2, Patrick Durkin (Custom Carpet Inlay Artist and Creator of Matisse-a Pizza)

http://www.CulturalArtsCenterOnline.org  

  

Earth Day at the Ohio Statehouse

April 19, noon - 1 p.m.

The Ohio Statehouse

The Ohio Statehouse will celebrate Earth Day by offering a no-cost fossil tour on Capitol Square. The tour departs from the Map Room and will explore the building stones that make up the Ohio Statehouse and Senate Office Building. The tour will be conducted by Dale M. Gnidovic, curator of the OSU Orton Geological Museum and Mike Angle, assistant division chief at ODNR Division of Geological Survey. Though there is no cost to attend, RSVP to Luke Stedke at lstedke@csrab.state.oh.us or 614.728.2130. http://www.ohiostatehouse.org 

 

Earth Day Rooftop Garden Tour

April 19, 1:45 - 3 p.m.

OSU Urban Arts Space

http://www.uas.osu.edu 

 

21st Ohio Tournament of Champions

April 20

Greater Columbus Convention Center

The Ohio Tournament of Champions is the largest one-day amateur wrestling tournament in the world. The event will feature close to 3,000 wrestlers competing on 30 mats, ranging in ages five - 50 from more than 30 states. Special guests include three-time World Champion Lee Kemp (member of the 1980 US Olympic Team) and others. Spectator admission is no-cost. http://www.ohiotofc.com 

 

CityMusic: Harmonia

April 21, 2 p.m.

Via Vecchia Winery

Harmonia presents the traditional folk music of Eastern Europe, ranging from the Danube to the Carpathians. Its repertoire reflects the cultures of this region: Hungarian, Slovak, Ukranian, Romanian, Croatian and Gypsy. Performing on authentic folk instruments, and styled after turn-of-the-century East European Gypsy bands, their music is drawn from both the urban and rural traditions of Eastern Europe. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. for lunch. The concert is part of the CityMusic Presents series. http://www.CityMusicColumbus.org 

 

Arbor Day/Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration

April 23, 10:30 - 11 a.m.

The Ohio Statehouse

The Ohio Statehouse will celebrate Arbor Day and Earth day with a tree planting ceremony on the North Plaza of Capitol Square, culminating with the planting of a Sargent Cherry tree. http://www.ohiostatehouse.org  

 

Department of Design Bachelor of Science and Master of Fine Arts Exhibition

April 23 - may 3

Reception: May 1, 5 - 8 p.m.

Urban Arts Space

This exhibition is the culmination of the students' design experience at The Ohio State University. Every year the Department of Design hosts an exhibition featuring the senior theses of the undergraduates from each of the three programs: Industrial Design, Interior Design and Visual Communication Design. For the first time, this exhibition will also include the thesis projects of graduate students completing their MFA in the Department of Design. http://www.uas.osu.edu 

 

2013 Fashionably Late Party

April 24, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Palace Theatre

Join CAPA and co-chairs Courtney Mignery and Jill Scott for the 2013 Fashionably Late Party, featuring complimentary wine, beer, hors d'oeuvres and an 8 p.m. concert with world-renowned jazz artist Diana Krall. Tickets are 75.00 or 140.00 per couple and can be purchased online at http://www.capa.com or by calling 614.719.6614.

 

Author Visit: Eric Litwin

April 25, 10:30 a.m.

Columbus Metropolitan Library

Guests can meet Eric Litwin, author of the Pete the Cat picture books. This event is no-cost and books will be available for purchase for the author to sign.

 

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's State of the Region Luncheon

April 25

Battelle Grand Ballroom, Greater Columbus Convention Center

MORPC will hold its annual State of the Region Luncheon to share the significant progress and achievements made in the Central Ohio region and to present awards honoring those that have contributed to the future vitality of the region. Online registration is available at http://www.morpc.org. Tickets are 85.00 or 850.00 for a table of ten. 

 

Columbus Blue Jackets Professional Networking Night

April 27, 6 - 9 p.m.

Nationwide Arena

Join fellow business owners and Columbus Chamber members for a night of networking and fun. Each ticket comes with access to the pregame networking reception, a Blue Jackets hat and a ticket to see the Blue Jackets take on the Predators. Availability is limited so register early. Tickets are 59.00 for Lower End Shoot Once (discounted from 70.00) and 26.00 for AEP Power Level - Shoot Twice (discounted from 34.00). For more information contact Caitlin Reagan at 614.246.3079 or creagan@BlueJackets.com. 

 

The Repose of President Lincoln and Photo Exhibit

April 29, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Ohio Statehouse

A special commemoration of the Repose of Abraham Lincoln will feature a re-enactment and a photo exhibit. The event is no cost and open to the public. The original coffin position in the Rotunda will be cordoned off and a mourning wreath will be placed at the site. The 1st Ohio Light Artillery Battery A, a group of Civil War re-enactors, will provide an honor guard over the replica coffin and catafalque in the Rotunda. http://www.ohiostatehouse.org 

 

Visiting Artists: Marc and Gwenaelle GobA

May 2, 5:30 p.m.

May 3, 7:30 p.m.

Columbus College of Art & Design

This event will offer thought-provoking, world-class discussions about the role of branding and advertising in today's civic landscape.  CCAD MindMarket welcomes to Columbus Marc GobA, the internationally renowned creator of the concept of emotional branding. Marc's daughter, Gwenaelle GobA has produced This Space Available, a film documentary about activism that crisscrosses advertising, street art and politics in an attempt to take back our public space. There will be a screening of the film and a discussion with Marc and Gwenaelle. These events are no-cost and open to the public, but RSVP as space as limited. http://www.ccad.edu  

 

Columbus Chamber Government

May 3, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Renaissance Columbus Downtown

Connect with government leaders at the Columbus Chamber Government Day with a keynote speech from Governor John Kasich. The Columbus Chamber will be presenting and hosting policy discussions with government officials and supporting a dynamic Public Policy Agenda. Topics include Local Development Services, Workforce Development, Education, Tax Reform and Medicaid Reform. Tickets are 75.00 each or 600.00 for a table of eight. RSVP by April 30 to events@columbus.org or 614.595.6919. 

 

Capital City Half Marathon presented by KeyBank

May 4

The Capital City Half Marathon is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an expected record field of 16,000 runners and walkers. The race begins on Front Street near the Scioto Mile and finishes at the Columbus Commons. After the finish, enjoy the Byers Xtra Mile Finish Line Party and the Michelob Ultra Post-Race Concert plus a variety of no-cost activities, music, food vendors and more. Race participants receive complimentary Yellow Tail Sparkling Wine, Maramor Chocolates and a Michelob ULTRA beer if over 21. http://www.capitalcityhalfmarathon.com  

  

Women's Fund Keyholder Event

May 9, 5 - 7:15 p.m.

Ohio Theatre

The Women's Fund of Central Ohio Keyholder Event this year features Golden Glob Best Actress-winner America Ferrera and New York Times best-selling author Sheryl WuDunn. They will be interviewed by Connie Schultz and discuss WuDunn's book Half the Sky and their work together investing in the power and potential of women. http://www.womensfundcentralohio.org  

  

Restaurant Reminders

  

Hungry Soul Cafe

30 S. Young

614.224.1944

The Hungry Soul Cafe is celebrating its one-year anniversary the week of April 22 - 26 featuring Hungarian and Southern/Soul entrees. On Monday, April 22, Middle West Spirits will be on hand to kick of the celebration with an in-house spirit tasting and paring event from 7 - 8 p.m. And to cap off the week, come enjoy Jim Lynch, Charlie Bleak and special guests for your listening and dancing pleasure. They will perform from 6 - 9 p.m. on April 26. http://www.hungrysoulcafe.com  

 

Subway March of Dimes Fundraiser

Stop by the Subway located at 101 E. Town St. on April 18 between 12 - 2 p.m. A percentage of all proceeds will be donated to March of Dimes. http://www.marchofdimes.com/ohio 

  

Retail Notes

 

Robert Mason Stationer and Furnishings

You may have checked out the new pop-up retail store inside Sugardaddy's on Gay St., but did you know that Robert Mason Stationer and Furnishings also can order all your office supply needs, and they will match those big box store prices. So, you can support local entrepreneurs and save a buck. Check out their Facebook page here and learn more about the shop here. 

 

On the Square Yoga

65 E. State St.

614.374.9369

On the Square Yoga is encouraging you to share the benefits of yoga with friends and family. Now when you encourage a friend to join a yoga class, On the Square Yoga will give you one complimentary class. This offer is available immediately.http://www.onthesquareyoga.com  

 

Capital 24 Hour Fitness

21 E. State St.

A new fitness spot is now open downtown. Stop by and check out their fitness equipment, fitness classes and tanning facilities. The facilities are open 24 hours a day, and rates start at just 39.00. http://www.capital24fitness.com 

 

Arts Calendar

 

April 18; Wine Around the World 2013; The Bluestone; http://www.waw2013.kintera.org