Traffic Alert 

 

Long St. and N. Ludow St. Lane Closures

Motorists should watch for a lane closure on West Long Street between Marconi Boulevard and North Ludlow Street and a left curb lane closure on Marconi Boulevard immediately south of West Long Street as crews stage equipment for building renovations. These restrictions are expected to be in place through late October 2013, weather permitting.

 

Capital Crossroads SID Notes

 

Downtown News Network

Capital Crossroads SID, which publishes this Downtown News Network newsletter, reminds you to feel free to re-purpose the information found here for your own company communications (employee newsletters, for bulletin boards, notices to employees or businesses). For those property managers out there, please share this news with your tenants. It is an easy way to keep up-to-date about what is happening downtown.

 

Right Now Downtown

Capital Crossroads SID also publishes a weekly newsletter called Right Now Downtown, which includes lunch specials, contests for tickets and articles about what is happening in and to our growing and changing downtown. You can sign up for the newsletter at http://downtowncolumbus.com.dwntwnco.arvixevps.com/home/media/request-weekly-news or Capital Crossroads can sign you or your fellow employees up if you email us a list of email addresses to information@downtowncolumbus.com. You will always know what is happening Right Now Downtown!

  

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 and is completely anonymous.

 

Hills Market Downtown: Charity Happy Hour Monday

Hills Market Downtown wants to see you eat well and help a charity in one fell swoop. On Mondays, Hills discounts the price of their hot or take-and-bake pizzas from 9.99 to 7.00, donating 1.00 of each pie sold to the charity of the week. They also host a charity happy hour from 5 - 8 p.m. with a charity bartender serves up drinks, pocketing the tips for his/her charity. Hills also supplements the tip jar. http://www.thehillsmarket.com 

 

Update to the Downtown Zoning Code

The City of Columbus is proposing an update to the Downtown District zoning code and a new companion set of Downtown Design Guidelines. The proposed changes are consistent with encouraging a dense, walkable, mixed-use downtown environment. The public comment period runs through May 31. For more information, visit http://development.columbus.gov/planning/downtown.aspx.

 

CCAD Summer Art Classes

Adults and youth grades one to 12 can enjoy an expanded series of creative summer workshops on topic including digital arts, fashion design, studio arts and entrepreneurship. Registration is open up to the week prior to the start of each workshop or course throughout the summer at http://www.ccad.edu/ce. Programs begin May 13 and run through August 9. Most workshops are a week long, with evening courses meeting once each week. For a full list of youth and adult courses and to register, go to http://www.ccad.edu/ce or call 614.222.3248.

 

Columbus Commons Fitness Classes

Once again this year, fitness classes will be offered at the Columbus Commons free of charge. Classes include Bootcamp, Crossfit, Hip Hop, Kickboxing, Yoga and Zumba. All participants are required to register by filling out an online waiver and release. For schedules (classes begin May 6), registration and more, visit http://columbuscommons.org/happenings/fitness-classes/.

 

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 

 

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 Design Bachelor of Science and Master of Fine Arts Exhibition

Now through 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 

 

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 25, there will be no event due to spring break

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

May 10, W.J. (Bill Meyer) (Drawings and Sculpture)

http://www.CulturalArtsCenterOnline.org   

 

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.

 

Celebrate Earth Day at the Commons

April 27, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Columbus Commons

Join Green Columbus and The Columbus Foundation for the citywide celebration of Earth Day 2013: Stand Together. Festivities include local bands, kid's activities, non-profit booths, food, beverages and much more. You can also check out Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream's newest location. http://www.columbuscommons.org 

 

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

 

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's Annual Clean Air Fair

May 3, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Battelle Plaza in the Arena District (the corner of Front St. and Nationwide Blvd.)

Each year MORPC plans the Clean Air Fair with the goal of familiarizing downtown employees with information on the respiratory health, green technologies and fuels, healthy lifestyles, and transportation choices to raise awareness of voluntary actions they can take to reduce pollution. Stop by the event and enjoy complimentary ice cream and music from CD1025 and enter a raffle to win great prizes provided by local businesses and restaurants. Note: rain will unfortunately cancel the event; if the event is cancelled check back for a reschedule date. http://www.morpc.org 

 

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. 

 

Plein Air Painting: Take It Outside

May 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cultural Arts Center (Meet in the 2nd Floor Painting Studio)

Learn how to complete a painting on location. Instructor Suzanne Accetta will give a step-by-step instruction covering the processes of design, drawing, values, color relationships, detail, form and edges. You will learn how to make quick decisions and simplify for the most impact. She will also discuss how to deal with changing light and weather conditions. This workshop costs 50.00, and you must register in advance. http://www.culutralartscenteronline.org 

 

Pattern Making So Your Clothes Fit Perfectly

May 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; May 7, 7 - 10 p.m.

Cultural Arts Center (Meet in the 3rd Floor Bookmaking Studio)

Learn the lost art of pattern-making in this basic pattern-making workshop. During the Saturday workshop you will take measurements in the morning and then draft out the front and back bodice. On Tuesday night you will follow up with getting a good fit, making corrections to the pattern and making a muslin sample. This workshop is part of a series of pattern-making workshops. Future workshops include: Collars and Facings, Drafting a Sleeve Block, Drafting a Skirt Block, The Torso Block, Drafting a Pant Block, Grading Patterns and Fitting, and Making Plus Size Patterns. The cost is 75.00, and you must register in advance. http://www.culturalartscenteronline.org 

 

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

 

Investment Lab

May 8, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Columbus Metropolitan Library (Downtown)

Investment Lab is an educational monthly investment association hosted in Columbus. They meet each month for an informative time of action-oriented networking and wealth-building workshop, dealing with most aspects of investing, specifically real estate, securities, insurance, stocks/bonds and more.  

  

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 

  

That Four Letter Word

May 9 - 11

Lincoln Theatre

This SNAP! Performance Production original show is not your typical girl-meets-boy love story. That Four Letter Word is a poignant tale exploring the dynamic of the ultimate four-letter-word LIFE and the frenzy of feelings and forces that comprise it: love, hate, hope, fate, need, want and more. http://www.snapcolumbus.org 

 

Building CMA: Then & Now

May 9, 7 p.m.

Auditorium at the Columbus Museum of Art

In celebration of the new Columbus Museum of Art expansion, the Museum and the Columbus Historical Society present a conversation about building the Columbus Museum of Art. Architects Michael Bongiorno and Bob Loversidge will join CMA Executive Director Nannette V. Maciejunes to discuss the ins and outs and ups and downs of building the Columbus Museum of Art. http://www.members.columbusmuseum.org/thenandnow 

 

MadLab: Theatre Roulette 2013

May 9 - 25,  Thursday - Saturday, 8 p.m.

MadLab will present the latest edition of Columbus' longest running shorts festival with three very distinct nights rotating over three weekends. All three nights of programming will be presented on the final day of the festival (May 26 at 2 p.m.). Tickets cost 12.00; 10.00 for students/seniors; 8.00 for members. The three shows are: Ladies Night (dedicated to the works of one playwright, Barbara Lindsey); Home Brew (six selections taken from pieces submitted by Central Ohio playwrights); and Mixed Drinks (featuring six selections chosen from over 950 submissions sent from throughout the US and beyond). http://www.madlab.net 

 

CCAD 2013 Senior Fashion Show

May 10, 7:30 - 10 p.m.

VIP Reception: 7:30 p.m.

CCAD Design Studios on Broad Street

The fashion event in Columbus: a larger-in-life runway show of the top work done by CCAD 2013 Fashion Design graduates. The event is bookended by a VIP reception and a not-to-be-missed Runway Dance Party. Enjoy glamour, great music and beautiful people, all whipped up to support student scholarships at CCAD. http://www.ccad.edu  

 

Consider Biking: Ohio Women's Bicycling Summit

May 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Goodale Park Shelterhouse

This inaugural event will bring in speakers from around the state. The mission of the summit is simple: Engage, empower and activate more women in Ohio to ride bikes. Currently, one out of every four bike riders is a woman. This day-long event will cover a broad range of topics. For more information and to register, visit http://www.ohiowbs.org. Every attendee who registers will be entered to win a brand new Lexa SLX donated by Trek Bicycle.

 

Moonlight Market on Gay Street

May 11, 6 - 11 p.m.

Gay St.

This new monthly event takes place on the second Saturday of the month. The Moonlight Market on Gay Street is an outdoor sidewalk bazaar-style event featuring 40 plus local and regional vendors selling wares late into the night. http://www.moonlightmarketcolumbus.com 

  

Fergus Fellows: Jessika Edgar and Dani Leventhal

May 14 - June 1

Reception: May 16, 6 - 8 p.m.

OSU Urban Arts Space

Post-MFA Fergus Fellowship recipients Jessika Edgar and Dani Leventhal will exhibit works created during their residency in the Department of Art at The Ohio State University. Funded by the John Fergus Family Fund, these annual, internationally competitive fellowships in the Department of Art offer emerging post-MFA artists the opportunity to have a studio, to teach, lecture and exhibit at Ohio State. Their presence and participation in the Department enriches the experience of students in all areas of studio-based practice. http://www.uas.osu.edu 

 

Vision Unveiled: Goodwill Columbus and Open Door Art Studio

May 14 - June 1

Reception: May 16, 6 - 8 p.m.

OSU Urban Arts Space

Progressive art studios provide an environment for artists with disabilities to create expressive art and cultivate unique styles. These visionary artists are important voices in the cultural community of any region. Central Ohio is home to both Goodwill Art Studio and Open Door Art Studio, which each provide supplies, space and support for numerous artists who work in a variety of media. This survey of artwork on display in Vision Unveiled introduces Open Door's most established artists and a cross-section of Goodwill Studio's many participating artists. http://www.uas.osu.edu  

  

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 

  

Food Truck Food Court

Columbus Commons

The weekly Food Truck Food Court begins May 9 and runs Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. through the summer months. The court features local food trucks serving up some of the best food Columbus has to offer. Enjoy unique dishes from Ajumama, Burrito Bus, Hungry Monkey, Leslie's Creperie, Paddy Wagon, Pitabilities, That Food Truck and a rotating dessert truck (starting with Sweet! The Mobile Cupcakery). http://columbuscommons.org/happenings/food-trucks/ 

  

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 23 - 28; Broadway in Columbus: War Horse; Ohio Theatre; http://www.broadwayincolumbus.com