Traffic Alert 

 

Resurfacing Projects Planned

The City of Columbus has embarked on a very active season of road resurfacing projects. Please watch for crews and equipment and be prepared for lane restrictions or flagging operations. Watch for parking restrictions; signs will be put up prior to the project. The projects begin with milling of the road followed by resurfacing about a week later. Access to businesses and residences is maintained during paving operations. Roads scheduled include parts of I-71, I-270, E. Main St. and US 62.

 

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 here 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!

 

Pearl Market Farmers Offer CSA Shares

Several Pearl Market farmers are still offering CSA shares for this summer. 

 

Bergefurds Farm Market offers a 20-week share beginning in June with Friday pick-up at Pearl Market. The total cost is 400.00 to 650.00. Contact Marcia Bergefurd at 937.383.2133. http://www.bergefurdsfarmmarket.com 

 

That's My Farmer offers a 22 to 24 week share beginning when produce is ready. All products are natural with no chemicals. You can pick it up Tuesday or Friday at Pearl Market. The cost is 275.00 to 450.00. Contact John Evans at 614.440.1094. http://www.thatsmyfarmer.com 

 

Paige's Produce

Offering shares mid-May through mid-October with Friday pick-up at Pearl Market. The cost is 295.00 to 520.00. They also have apple and flower shares available. Contact Brian Helser at 740.477.7291. http://www.paigesproduce.com 

 

Shady Grove Farm

Offering shares early June through late September with pick-up at Pearl Market. The cost is 275.00 to 425.00. They may also have egg, meat, bakery and canning shares available. Contact Harold Dillon at 740.248.1207.

  

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.

  

Cannon Firing Notice

The Civil War Cannons at the Ohio Statehouse will be fired on May 7 between 5:25 and 7 p.m. during an evening event. This will be part of a legislative vintage base ball game. The cannon will fire up to three times during the event. These sounds can be startling, so please be alert.

 

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 who 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/.

 

Special Events

 

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

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

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

May 16, C. Forrest Amidon (Artist and Book Collector)

http://www.CulturalArtsCenterOnline.org 

 

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Homeownership Education

May 1, 8 and 15, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

111 Liberty St.

Prospective homebuyers will learn about budgets, mortgages, credit and home inspections. The certificate received after attending all three classes can be used to help qualify for area down payment assistance programs. For details or to register, call 614.233.4176 or email homeownership@morpc.org. http://www.morpc.org  

 

Mary Jo Bole Presents Book, Combing Columbus: Photogenic Drawings for the Bicentennial

May 2, 10 a.m.

Columbus Metropolitan Library

In a contemporary take on the tradition of commissioning commemorative tomes for important civic and state occasions, Finding Time commissioned Mary Jo Bole to create an artist's book about Columbus to be placed in all branches of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. 

 

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

 

Simulcast of CSO Fantastique Finale

May 3, 8 p.m.

Columbus Commons

Take in the sights and sounds of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for free as their performance of Masterworks 12: Fantastique Finale is played on the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion LED Screens. Blankets and chairs are welcome, but please leave your coolers at home. http://www.columbuscommons.org 

 

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. Student and group discounts are available.  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 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 

 

Shakespeare in the Park

May 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19, 7:30 p.m.

Columbus Commons

Don't miss the Actors' Theatre of Columbus' no-cost performances of Comedy of Errors at the Columbus Commons. Comedy of Errors is a slapstick comedy about two sets of identical twin brothers and a series of escalating misunderstandings and mishaps. It's sure to be a rollicking good time! http://www.columbuscommons.org   

 

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 

  

Columbus Historical Society: 2013 Columbus City Tour Series

May 18

Join the Columbus Historical Society for a trip through the past, the present and what's in store for the future of our city. Travel through downtown, the Short North, German Village, the Arena District, Olde Towne East, the Discovery District, Franklin Park and more. You will hear stories of national significance, international intrigue and local history. The cost for the 2.5 hour tour is 30.00 per person; 27.00 for seniors; and 24.00 for members. Tour dates are the third Saturday of the month, May through October. Register at http://www.columbushistory.org/bus-tour-2013 or call 614.224.0822.

  

Restaurant Reminders

  

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

 

May 1; Royal Shakespeare Company's Julius Caesar; Southern Theatre; http://www.capa.com