Capital Crossroads SID Notes

 

Capital Crossroads SID Membership Program

The Capital Crossroads SID Membership Program gives businesses an opportunity to directly support its work. From an extensive Clean and Safe program to retail initiatives, the SID uses a holistic and successful approach to eliminate disorder and prevent crime while fostering a strong sense of community. If you are interested in discussing how your business can support the program, please email Executive Director Cleve Ricksecker at jcricksecker@sidservices.com or call 614.645.5063.

 

Capital Crossroads SID thanks new supporters of the Membership Program: The Dan and Joan Hilson Family and Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP, all at the 500.00 level; and Smith & Hale, LLC at the 250.00 level.

 

Freshness Awaits

Farm-fresh peaches won't be around long so plan to load up at Pearl Market this week. The bounty of fresh produce awaits from tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and onions to local cheeses, lamb, pork, beef, chicken and eggs. Don't forget the hand-crafted merchandise and delicious food. Market hours are Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., through October 25, and you will find it in Lynn and Pearl Alleys, next to the Rhoades State Office Tower. Major credit cards and the Ohio Direction Card are accepted. Ohio Direction Card users can now double their dollars when purchasing tokens, thanks to funding through Puffin Foundation West. Each transaction is limited to 10.00, which is doubled to 20.00. Stop by the Pearl Market Tent for more details. http://www.downtowncolumbus.com/pearlmarket 

 

The following vendors are scheduled to be at Pearl Market on Friday, September 6: Beads Bracelets N More; Becky Counts Applique; Bergefurd's Farm Market; Bill's Bakery; Christian Science Reading Room; Creative ARTS Center; Cookie Glass; Dan the Baker; Doggie Delicacies & More; Farmer Bill's Produce & Honey; Fornof Market; Four and Twenty Blackbirds; Freedom a la Cart; Great Harvest Bread Co.; Green Handle Designs; Harley's Family Farm; Henson Farms; Homer Percell; Jose Madrid Salsa; Mycutejewels.com; Naked Grower; Nancy's Treasures; Nova Terra Farm; Ochs Fruit Farm; Ohio Farm Direct; Paige's Produce; Pies N More; Rambling House Soda Pop; Red Snapper; Shady Grove Farms; Simply Good Granola; Spiral Touch; Stir Family Farm; Tatoheads; Taylor's Tunis; That's My Farmer; The Buckeye Bead;The Columbus Dispatch; The Gourmet Farm Girl; The Sweater Lady; VSA Ohio.

 

Traffic Alert

 

Neil Ave. and Vine St. Improvement Project

Motorists should expect lane closures on Neil Ave. between Nationwide Blvd. and Spruce streets and on Vine St. between Michigan Ave. and Neil Ave. Traffic will be maintained on Neil Ave. and Vine St. The project includes roadway widening, streetscape and utility improvements and new sidewalks. The work is expected to be complete by late October, weather permitting.

 

News and Notes   

 

Discovery District Beach Volleyball

The Discovery District in Downtown Columbus has announced a new neighborhood sand volleyball court located across Grant Ave. from the new Hills Market Downtown and Grass Skirt Tiki Bar and Restaurant. The Grant Ave. parking lot on which the volleyball court is built was generously provided by CCAD. The volleyball court is open for free play anytime; just stop into the Hills Market Downtown to sign a waiver. For more information, contact Valerie Goettler at vsgoettler@sidservices.com. 

  

Haunted Statehouse Tour Tickets Go On Sale

Tickets for the popular Haunted Statehouse Tour go on sale on September 9. These tickets usually sell out fairly quickly. You can purchase tickets online at http://www.statehouseshop.com (click on "Seasonal"); at the Statehouse Museum Shop on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse; or by phone at 614.728.9234.

  

MadLab Auditions

MadLab is seeking male and female actors 18 and older for its latest production, WALL by J.R. Spaulding, Jr. Auditions will take place on September 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at 227 N. 3rd St. WALL will be presented on December 5 - 7, 13 - 14 and 20 - 21. Auditions will be readings from the script, but monologues are welcome. Head shots are not required but are appreciated. For a copy of the script or for more information, contact Andy Batt (director) at andy@madlab.net.  

 

Open House: Marconi Blvd. and Front St. Two-Way Conversion

September 12, 4 - 6 p.m.

City of Columbus, 109 N. Front St., first floor conference room

The City of Columbus is continuing with plans to convert traffic flow from one-way to two-way on Marconi Blvd. and Front St. between Broad St. and Hickory St. This project is currently in the design phase, with construction tentatively scheduled for spring 2014 if funding becomes available. Public input is encouraged during the design phase. The project is expected to improve traffic flow, provide better connectivity to the City's Traffic Management Center, and assist pedestrians, bicyclists and mobility- and vision-impaired individuals. Representatives from the City of Columbus and design consultant Burgess & Niple will be on hand at the meeting to answer questions in an open house format. No formal presentation will be given. Exhibits will be on display. If you have questions, contact City of Columbus Design Project Manager Richard Ortman, P.E., at 614.645.5465. 

 

Yay Bikes! No-Cost Bike Tours Offered

Yay Bikes! is offering no-cost bike tours of downtown starting at the Broad and High CoGo station. Visit http://www.howweroll.us for more information or to register for a tour. 

 

Kelton House Museum Seeks Docents

The Kelton House Museum, a community service of the Junior League of Columbus, is seeking trainees to give tours of the museum. Costumed docents give tours to adults and children that focus on everyday life during the Victorian era, local history, the Underground Railroad and the Kelton family. The training date for new docents is Saturday, September 14 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Training includes an extensive docent manual and tour scripts. Trainees will shadow experienced docents. Docents are required to docent six times per year (tours are available days, evenings and weekends); become a Friend of the Kelton House; and attend the September 26 docent chat and at least one other docent chat per year. Contact Georgeanne Reuter, Museum Director, at 614.464.2022 or keltonhouse@cs.com or Ann DeWitt at ann_dewitt@hotmail.com for more information or to register. Please register by September 11.

 

Special Events

 

Cultural Arts Center Conversations and Coffee

Thursdays, noon - 1 p.m.

Cultural Arts Center

September 5, No conversation due to summer break

September 12, Christine D'Epiro (painter and mixed media collage)

September 19, Fred Andrle (Poetry from the Heart)

http://www.CulturalArtsCenterOnline.org

  

Downtown Live Summer Concert Series

Thursday, 7 - 11 p.m.

Columbus Commons

Unwind after work with a frosty beverage and local music at the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion.

Pett Crow and Eric Dove & Green Light Go; and The Floorwalkers; followed by a closing fireworks show presented by Pepsi

http://www.columbuscommons.org/happenings/downtown-live  

 

Exhibit: Donald Lokuta: Plato's Cave - Segal's Studio

Now through September 12

OSU Urban Arts Space

Ohio State University Classics professor Richard Fletcher curates the first exhibition of the work of photographer Donald Lokuta to explore the shared themes between two series of works, juxtaposing Lokuta's painted photographs based on Plato's analogy of the cave with large-scale photographic prints of the studio of sculptor George Segal. This exhibit features an original work by George Segal on loan from the Columbus Museum of Art collection.

 

Exhibit: In League

Now through September 14

OSU Urban Arts Space

With a goal of strengthening the dialogue between two powerhouses of Columbus' academic and artistic community, In League presents new and experimental works created through collaborative pairings between artists who are current faculty at The Ohio State University and Columbus College of Art & Design. http://www.uas.osu.edu 

 

Pints & Pies Happy Hour

Thursdays through September 19, 5 - 7 p.m.

Columbus Commons

Come to Columbus Commons on Thursdays. for Pints & Pies Happy Hour featuring local breweries and serving up pies from Mikey's Late Night Slice Commons Cafe. Meet local brew masters and enjoy live music under the summer sun. For more information and to check out the band line-up, visit  http://www.columbuscommons.org.

 

  

Columbus Art Walk

Mondays through October 28 (no tour September 2), 7 p.m.

Columbus Public Health has partnered with Columbus Landmarks Foundation to offer no-cost guided tours of Columbus Art Walk sites. The tours will take place every Monday at 7 p.m. from June 10 - October 28. Each tour will be about an hour and they will cover 10 to 15 sites in depth. No registration is required.

 

City Center Gallery Exhibition: Surthrive in the Heartland

Exhibition: September 17 - October 19

The Lazarus Building's rooftop garden collects the strongest and most resilient plants from all corners of the earth and brings them to the heartland. Located in the historic Lazarus building, City Center Gallery has had its own bout with endurance. Sponsored by The Arts Initiative, City Center will draw inspiration from the self-sustaining plants located on the green roof and show how it too can thrive through the winter. City Center calls local and emerging artists to interpret, recreate or be inspired by one of 25 plants on Lazarus's green roof and their ability to "surthrive." http://www.uas.osu.edu 

 

Exhibit: Jeff Smith: RASL

September 5 - October 5

Opening Reception: September 5, 6 - 8 p.m.

CCAD Canzani Center Gallery

Jeff Smith is best known for his all-ages comic Bone, but his past five years have been devoted to RASL, a science fiction adventure for adults. It is the epic tale of a hard-drinkin, anti-hero art thief who jumps back and forth between parallel worlds to discover the secrets of famed scientist Nikola Tesla, as well as of his own life. This exhibition looks at the influences behind RASL, including music, literature, process artwork and sculptural manifestations of the narrative. http://www.ccad.edu 

 

Exhibit: Gary Panter: The Magnetic Lady

September 5 - October 4

Opening Reception: September 5, 6 - 8 p.m.

CCAD Canzani Center Gallery

Recognized as one of the most significant and influential founders of the Los Angeles punk aesthetic, artist and designer Gary Panter has wielded his "punk, nuclear, hillbilly" sensibility in the art world since the late 1970s. Using his characteristic jagged line and raw brushstroke, he presents chaotic, image-strewn landscapes as well as more axiomatic works that center on film archetypes. http://www.ccad.edu 

 

Exhibit: Martha Colburn: Camera, Lights, Charge, Pop

September 5 - October 4

Opening Reception: September 5, 6 - 8 p.m.

CCAD Canzani Center Gallery

Martha Colburn is a multimedia artist whose frenetic narratives examine history, politics, sexuality and popular culture. She is comfortable working in puppetry, collage and paint-on-glass, and is also a notable musician. http://www.ccad.edu  

 

MORPC Local Foods Educational Forum

September 6, 10  - 11:30 a.m.

Dispatch Kitchen on the second floor of the North Market

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission will host a no-cost Center for Energy & Environment Forum featuring a presentation by North Market Executive Director Rick Harrison Wolfe on renovation and long-term grown plans for the market, and the regional food system that will help fuel that growth. Wolfe will discuss the Market's efforts to promote local food, local ingredients, culinary training and nutrition education. Current merchants will also be present to discuss their roles and goals, and the challenges of raising and procuring local food for sale to a hungry and discerning public. http://www.morpc.org 

 

Rooftop Garden Tour

September 6, 1:45 - 3 p.m.

OSU Urban Arts Space at the Larzarus Building

The tour begins at the OSU Urban Arts Space with a 15-minute introductory tour of the space and the current exhibitions. Then guests will head up to the roof for a look at the many green aspects of the building and a tour of the rooftop garden. High heels are not permitted on the rooftop, so dress accordingly. http://www.uas.osu.edu 

 

Rhythm on the River: Charlie Musselwhite and Sean Carney Band

September 6, 6:30 p.m. (food and beverage sales); 7:30 p.m. (Sean Carney Band); 9 p.m. Charlie Musselwhite

Harmonica master Charlie Musselwhite's life reads like a classic blues son: born in Mississippi, raised in Memphis and schooled on the South Side of Chicago. A groundbreaking recording artist since the 1960's, Musselwhite continues to create trailblazing music while remaining firmly rooted in the blues. http://www.sciotomile.com 

 

2013 Pink Tie Ball: A View to a Cure

September 7, 6:30 - 11:30 p.m.

The Ivory Room, 2 Miranova Place, 6th floor

Cameron and Molly Mitchell invite you to this event to support Susan G. Komen's mission to end breast cancer. This evening includes dining, silent and live auctions, music, dancing and inspiration. Tickets are 250.00 per person or 475.00 per couple, a portion of which is tax deductible. For more information, click here.

  

The Pointless Pursuit

September 8

In and around Downtown Columbus

The Pointless Pursuit is a one-day Amazing Race where you and your partner in crime face an adventure filled with laughter, competition and lots of great prizes. Run wild through the unique neighborhoods of Columbus, solving crazy clues and competing in one wacky challenge after another. Then enjoy a post-pursuit party with games, prizes, and food and drink specials. Registration is limited so sign up now. http://www.pointlesspursuit.com 

 

YWCA Lecture: Womenomics

September 10, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

YWCA Columbus Ballroom

This event features a lecture Katie Koch from Goldman Sachs United Kingdom who will discuss the strategic case for international investment in women and girls. Individual tickets are 30.00 and a table of ten is 300.00. To reserve tickets, click here.

 

Prepare for War: Remembering the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie

September 10, noon - 1 p.m.

Ohio Statehouse Rotunda

Remember the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie, a critical battle in the War of 1812. Learn about Ohio's role in the War of 1812 from Roberta Jones, a former National Park Service Ranger from Perry's Victory and International Peace Monument. Visitors will meet in the Statehouse Rotunda with the painting "Perry's Victory" serving as a backdrop for the talk. http://www.ohiostatehouse.org  

 

Exhibit: Martin Blank Adorned

September 12 - October 27

Opening Reception: September 12, 5 - 7 p.m.

Hawk Galleries

http://www.hawkgalleries.com 

 

National Planting Day

September 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Ohio Statehouse

The Ohio Statehouse, in partnership with Keep Ohio Beautiful, the Scotts-Miracle Gro Company and the Davey Resources Group, will celebrate National Planting Day with a short ceremony and planting of native species. The event will take place on the North Plaza of the Ohio Statehouse. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium. http://www.ohiostatehouse.org 

 

Exhibit: Premiere Show: Ed Valentine, Recent Works

September 19 - November 1

Artist Reception: September 19, 5 - 8 p.m.

Angela Meleca Gallery, 144 E. State St.

http://www.facebook.com/AngelaMelecaGallery 

 

Independents' Day

September 20 - 22

Friday, September 20, 5 - 11:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Gay Street and Pearl Alley

This event features local bands, artists, crafters, filmmakers, comedy acts, fashion designers, food trucks, emerging chefs, brewers and distillers. There is no cost to attend, and there is fun for all ages. You will find more than 40 local bands, loads of food trucks, beverages from local brewers and distillers, films, comedy and more. http://www.thisisindependent.com 

   

Restaurant Reminders

  

Food Truck Food Court

Columbus Commons

The weekly Food Truck Food Court is every Thursday, 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. http://columbuscommons.org/happenings/food-trucks/ 

 

Columbus Food League to Offer Catering

The Columbus Food League of restaurants led by Elizabeth Lessner will now offer catering services featuring staples from their beloved menus through a new partnership with Made From Scratch catering. Lessner's league of restaurants includes Betty's Fine Food & Spirits, Tip Top Kitchen and Cocktails, Surly Girl Saloon, Jury Room, Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace and Grass Skirt Tiki Room and all will now be offering catering, featuring packages of each restaurant's staple items through long-time Columbus caterer, Made From Scratch. Eventually catering options will encompass most of each restaurant's menus. To enjoy Columbus Food League menu items at your next event, call Selena Vazquez, Catering Director at Made From Scratch at 614.873.3344 x143 or svazquez@made-from-scratch.com.

 

Retail Notes

  

Telhio Credit Union

96 N. 4th St.

A long-standing member of the Gay Street Collaborative, Telhio Credit Union offers a services for employees and residents in the area. If you join the credit union today, you are eligible for prizes based on your level of commitment ranging from a Canon camera to Apple TV to a Kindle. For more information, contact Sheryl L. Boso at 614.221.3233 extension 7225 or sboso@telhio.org.

 

Sofyano

344 S. High St.

614.804.1978

Offering suits, shirts, ties, shoes and accessories, Sofyano is now open for business. You'll find affordable options and unmatched customer service. http://www.sofyano.com

 

Columbus Furniture Revival

246 S. Fourth St. (between Dirty Frank's and The Little Palace)

Lauren Marcum has channeled a passion for finding new uses for unwanted treasures into a new retail venture. You will find already finished pieces and pieces available for customization. http://www.columbusfurniturerevival.com 

  

Arts Calendar

 

September 5 - October 4; Room Exhibition: Loud Flash; CCAD; http://www.ccad.edu