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News and Notes
COTA Bus Passes
If parking becomes expensive or inconvenient, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) offers local, monthly bus passes for 62.00 and express bus passes for 85.00. Stops for most bus routes are located along High St. Email Kelsie Marty at martykm@cota.com for information about COTA bus routes, Park & Ride locations, passes and pre-tax benefits.
Toys for Tots at the Ohio Statehouse
Now through December 6
The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board is partnering with Columbus-based Lima Company 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines (U.S. Marine Corps Reserve) and the Ohio Senate Emma Project to support the 2013 Toys for Tots campaign. Visitors to the Statehouse can donate new, unwrapped toys during regular business hours from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. at three locations inside the Ohio Statehouse: CSRAB Main Office, South Sliding Doors and East Senate Building Entrance (Third Street).
Update on Proposed Chicago-Columbus High-Speed Passenger Rail Line
Thanks to the numerous signatures on the change.org petition encouraging further study of a high-speed rail line between Columbus and Chicago, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission and the City of Columbus announced that they will further investigate and review the project. MORPC will work with the City of Columbus and other Ohio and Indiana communities along the proposed route to explore the project's feasibility, financial viability and level of local business and community support. http://www.morpc.org
Special Events
Cultural Arts Center Conversations and Coffee
Thursdays, noon - 1 p.m.
Cultural Arts Center
December 5, Leah L. Wong (Painter and Installation Artist)
December 12, Kristin Morris (Sculptor)
December 19, John Heisel (Dramatic Interpreter)
http://www.CulturalArtsCenterOnline.org
Exhibit: Head Games
Now through December 20
Angela Meleca Gallery
This exhibit features the work of Andrew J. McCauley and Casey Riordan Millard. The gallery is open Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. http://www.angelamelecagallery.com
Exhibit: Cut and Torn Paperscapes
Now through December 28
Cultural Arts Center
In "Cut and Torn: Paperscapes" nine artists explore and pay homage to the very versatile art medium of paper. The artists examine the diverse uses of paper in a range of art forms. They sculpt, cut, mold and transform paper to share personal and universal concepts and emotions ranging from whimsy to vulnerability.
Exhibit: Dan Dailey and Linda MacNeil
Now through December 29
Hawk Galleries
The Museum in Holiday Splendor
Now through January 4; Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m.
The Kelton House Museum & Garden
The spirit of the 19th century comes alive through a display of beautiful Christmas ornaments and decorations from the Michael Girard collection. See feather trees, handcrafted and glass ornaments and scenic cardboard village. Learn how the image of Santa Claus has evolved through the years. Experience a 19th century Christmas in a grand 19th century home. http://www.keltonhouse.com
Merry & Bright
Now through January 5
Franklin Park Conservatory
Merry & Bright celebrates the holiday season with festive poinsettia and evergreen displays and time-honored traditions, including the annual gingerbread competition, poinsettia tree and Paul Busse Model Garden Railway. New this year, Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown, an exhibit from the Charles M. Schulz Museum, features a gallery of Peanuts cartoons and examines the making of the animated classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. Visit during regular daytime hours or enjoy Merry & Bright along with Bruce Munro: Light during extended hours. http://www.fpconservatory.org
Richard Aschenbrand, Alphabet Alliteration Exhibit
Now through January 10
CCAD Canzani Center
Join the Columbus College of Art and Design for the Richard Aschenbrand exhibit and experience an alphabetic compendium of alliterative wordplay and distinctive typography. http://www.ccad.edu
Exhibit: My Crippled Friend
Now through January 10
This exhibit investigates the recent history of the intersection of painterly abstraction and the object. While painting as object has often been a formalist issue, the works in this exhibition gather their identity through the subversion of formalism scrambling and reassembling them in an aesthetic shell.
Bruno Munro: Light
Now through February 8; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 5 - 11 p.m.
Franklin Park Conservatory
Bruce Munro's imaginative and magical light-based works create a captivating evening experience at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
COTA January 2014 Service Change Meetings
December 3, 6 p.m. at the William J. Lhota Building, 33 N. High St., William G. Porter Boardroom
December 10, noon, William J. Lhota Building, 33 N. High St., William G. Porter Boardroom
COTA makes adjustments to its service three times a year and their ongoing expansion program includes adding 63,000 service hours in 2014. Service expansion includes service to new destinations, increased frequency of service on existing routes, and increased spans of service. http://www.cota.com
Annual Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting
Ohio Statehouse
December 3, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Come enjoy cookies and refreshments while listening to local bands and choirs perform around the historically decorated holiday tree. This indoor event will kick of the holiday season in Central Ohio. This family-friendly event will include holiday activity tables, face-painting and a photo station with Santa Claus. http://www.ohiostatehouse.org
Department of Art Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Projects Exhibition
OSU Urban Arts Space
December 3 - December 14
Reception: December 14, 6 - 8 p.m.
The Ohio State University Urban Arts Space presents the Autumn 2013 Department of Art Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Projects Exhibition, which displays the work of graduating art majors in all seven areas in the Department of Art (art & technology, ceramics, glass, painting & drawing, photography, printmaking and sculpture). All exhibitions and receptions are no cost and open to all. http://www.uas.osu.edu
Noon Holiday Performances
Ohio Statehouse
December 3 - 20, weekdays at noon
Visitors are invited to enjoy the holiday season with no-cost lunchtime concerts. On weekdays, December 3 - 20, Ohio musical groups are scheduled to perform songs of the season in the Museum Gallery on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse. The concerts are no-cost and open to the public. http://www.ohiostatehouse.org
Columbus Historical Society: Author Signing
December 4, 6 - 9 p.m.
COSI Extreme Theatre
The Columbus Historical Society will be hosting an author signing during which local authors will share and discuss their works about Ohio and Columbus history. The participating authors include Mary Jo Bole, Conrade C. Hinds, David Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker. The evening includes a discussion about the authors' books, a question and answer session and a signing. Advance registration is not required. There is no cost to attend. http://www.columbushistory.org
The Power of One: A Statewide Tribute to Rosa Parks
December 5 - 6
COSI and the Vern Riffe Center
The Central Ohio Transit Authority, The Ohio State University and Rosa Parks Day Founder, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, are presenting Ohio's ninth annual Statewide Tribute to Rosa Parks. On December 5 at COSI, WOSU TV will record "Conversations," a panel discussion on "The Voting Rights Act... Then and Now." And on December 6 at the Vern Riffe Center, more than 500 children from Columbus city Schools will gather for the signature event, the annual Children's Assembly with Congresswoman Joyce Beatty as the keynote speaker. This program will be shared via live stream to elementary schools throughout the state.
The Grand Illumination
Bicentennial Park
December 6, 5 p.m. (holiday activities), 6:00 (ceremony and light show); 6:30 (meet and greet with Santa)
Come downtown to celebrate the holiday season with Mayor Coleman at the Grand Illumination. The Scioto Mile features over 200,000 holiday lights and seasonal imagery projected onto the Scioto Mile Fountain. Enjoy carols performed by the Columbus Children's Choir, a light show and sweeping views of Santa and his reindeer as they fly across the sky. Children can visit with Santa and all attendees can enjoy cookies and warm drinks. The lights will be in place through January 11. http://www.sciotomile.com
Columbus Commons Annual Holiday Fair
December 6, 5 - 9 p.m.
December 7, 4 - 9 p.m.
The Columbus Commons will celebrate the holiday season with a dazzling display of more than 120,000 holiday lights presented by AEP. A lighting ceremony will take place on Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m. followed by The Conspiracy Band on the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion Stage. Activities on both Friday and Saturday include trackless train rides, carousel rides, laser tag, a fun slide, a mobile video game room, a petting zoo, facepainting, crafts, entertainment and visits with Santa (a 5.00 wristband is required for the train, carousel, laser tag, fun slide and video game room). Both nights will end with a fireworks display. There will be food trucks on site both nights, and there will be a bar on Friday night featuring seasonal spirits. http://www.columbuscommons.org
Holiday StopAround
December 7, noon - 4 p.m.
Downtown Discovery District
Enjoy no-cost guided bus tours by docents from the Landmarks Foundation, fun children's crafts, holiday shopping at spots from the Columbus Museum of Art to the Topiary Garden, and more. You can also bring socks and gloves to donate to Faith Mission. Parking is available at State Auto. http://www.discoverydistrict.com
CCAD Art Fair
Columbus College of Art & Design
December 7, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Art Fair offers a wonderful place to pick up a unique gift or to find original artwork for yourself. There will be a wide range of items, including jewelry, oil paintings, graphic prints, ceramics and blown glass. Prices range from 1.00 - 5,000.00. Admission is 5.00 or 50.00 for first choice admission (9 - 10 a.m.). Admission funds benefit the CCAD Scholarship Fund. http://www.ccad.edu
Cherishing Our Children: A Lecture with Inspirational Speaker Julie Ward
December 7, 11 a.m. - noon
Columbus Museum of Art
No cost to attend and child care available
BalletMet: The Nutcracker
December 12 - 24
Ohio Theatre
A Columbus holiday classic, The Nutcracker hits the stage with Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy and more. http://www.balletmet.org
The High Street Stompers Dixieland Band Holiday Concert
December 15, 3 p.m.
Columbus Museum of Art
The nonprofit recital series Sunday at Central will present a no-cost concert by The High Street Stompers Dixieland Band. The 60-minute "Stompin' for the Holidays" performance features traditional Dixieland jazz music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Fats Waller, as well as some special holiday arrangements. Donations to Sunday at Central will be graciously accepted. http://www.sundayatcentral.org
Restaurant Reminders
Chez du Bon Fresh Market and French Eatery
122 S. High St.
614.461.4000
Chez du Bon, a French eatery and fresh market, is now open downtown. You can pop in for grab-and-go lunches including salads, crepes, sandwiches and pastries; shop the market for specialty food items and fresh flowers; dine at the bistro; or dine formally upstairs. The market is open daily from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. The bistro is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; the formal dining area is open daily from 5 - 10 p.m. http://chezdubon.com
Milo's Capitol Cafe/Catering by Milo's
In need of catering for the holiday season? Milo's can help you out. When you mention this newsletter, receive five percent off the food portion of your order (not rentals, service charges, staffing or delivery). Click here for the holiday catering menu.
J. Gumbo's Gift Card Special
31 E. Gay St.
614.469.9900
If you are looking for a great stocking stuffer, don't miss out on J. Gumbo's gift cards. When you purchase a 100.00 gift card, you will get a no-cost 25.00 gift card; get 10.00 with the purchase of a 50.00 gift card; and get 5.00 with the purchase of a 25.00 gift card. http://www.jgumbos.com
PHATT Taco
50 N. High St.
PHATT Taco, which will soon bring delicious, healthy and quick Mexican food downtown, has delayed their opening until the first of the year. You'll just have to wait a little longer to try this new hot spot. https://www.facebook.com/PhattTaco
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants Gift Card Special
When you purchase 100.00 in Cameron Mitchell gift cards this holiday season, you will receive a 25.00 bonus card. This offer is good through December 30. Bonus cards are valid for food only Sunday through Thursday, January 2 through March 2, 2014. Not valid on Valentine's Day or with any other discount or offer.
Retail Notes
Sugardaddy's Sumptuous Sweeties Holiday Shopping
11 E. Gay St.
614.888.4491
Let Sugardaddy's help with your holiday gift-giving. They can help you choose gifts from 5.00 to 75.00, whether you are sending one or 100 gifts. They can customize your corporate gifts with ribbon, monogramming, labels and more. They ship nationwide and locally, "Oven to Door in 24." Call Sugardaddy's TLC Line to pre-order your holiday gifts at 1.888.4IWANT1. http://www.sugardaddys.com.
Unique Holiday Gifts and Candy Cane Sale
Ohio Statehouse Museum Shop
The Statehouse Museum Shop, located on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse, specializes in unique holiday gifts with an Ohio or political theme. Visitors are invited to shop during the annual Candy Cane Sale, December 2 - 7, where you can draw a candy cane and receive a discount from 10 to 40 percent off their entire purchase (with some exceptions). http://www.ohiostatehouse.org
Edible Arrangements
14 N. High St.
614.222.1600
Tis the season to say THANK YOU. Say it this year with a fresh new idea from Edible Arrangements. Choose from their many Holiday Bouquets or Chocolate Dipped Fruit Box Bundles. Call or email their Business Concierge for more information. Discounts are available on bulk orders, plus 50.00 off any order of 250.00 or more. Call Christine at 614.453.5746 or cbellay@eacolumbus.com. http://www.ediblearrangements.com
Arts Calendar
December 4 - 20; Holiday Choir Performances; Ohio Statehouse; http://www.ohiostatehouse.org
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