Capital Crossroads SID Notes 

  

Shop Pearl Market 

Pearl Market is now open every Tuesday and Friday through October 31, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enjoy the outstanding mix of products from farmers and merchants. Thanks to a 10,000.00 grant from the Puffin Foundation West, the Market offers an EBT Matching program that doubles EBT benefits spent in the Pearl Market. 

  

Each day at the Market, all vendors have reusable Pearl Market shopping totes to give away to their first five customers. Be sure to hit the market early for the best chance to nab a bag, some of which are stuffed with vouchers for restaurant gift cards and Pearl Market tokens.

 

Stop by the SWACO Green Booth to learn more about the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. While you are there, you can enter to win an Annual CoGo Bike Share Membership. 

  

And Fridays in June, stop by Two Roasting Joes and receive a no-cost hot or iced coffee with your purchase of a 12-ounce bag of coffee or box of Joe Cups.

 

Here are the anticipated vendors for Friday, June 20: 

 

Abundant Antiques, Beads Bracelets N More; Beepothecary, Bill's Bakery, car2go Columbus, Christian Science Reading Room, Cindy's Handmade Originals, Columbus Athenaeum, Doogie Delicacies & More; Eban's Bakehouse, Elder Forest Soap, engler glass, Everdry Waterproofing, Fancy Freedom Designs; Farmer Bill's Produce & Honey, Folck Family Farm, Fornof Market, From Above Bakery; Great Harvest Bread Co.,Humungous Columbus Apparel; IntentionalGreen.Com, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, Kathleen Designs; Leather or Knot Leather, Local Liberation, Mary's Catering; Mauger's Mini Donuts, MBQ Sauce, Mycutejewels.com, Paddy Wagon, Paige's Produce, Partners in Charms, Peace+Love+Bling, Pitabilities, Sadie Baby Sweets, Salaam's Caravan Fragrances, Sistren Onfyah; Shady Grove Farms, Sheril Ann's, Simply Salsa of Ohio, Simply Sweet, Spiral Touch, Sugardaddy's Sumptuous Sweeties, Sunapple Studio, SWACO Green Booth, Tastefully Simple, Taylor Made, That's My Farmer, The Brown Sugar Bake Shop, The Columbus Dispatch, The Good Frank, The Jewelry Whisperer, The Market Sharpener; The Olive and The Grape, The Sweater Lady, Two Roasting Joes, VSA Ohio and Wormcompostbins.com. 

 

Discover Happiness 

Pearl Market makes us happy...how about you? Thanks to a partnership with Dispatch Media Group, you might just win 50 bucks of Pearl Market cash when you show us what makes you happy. Get contest details at www.dispatch.com/happy. 

 

News and Notes 

  

The Big Pitch

FoodStart Ohio is searching for the next best food entrepreneurs of Columbus. The Big Pitch, a culinary contest at Franklin University, will pit food entrepreneurs in three categories (restaurants, mobile and food products) who will prepare bite-size samples for attendees on June 21. On June 28, a panel of judges will crown a winner, with the first place entrants winning 1,000.00 and a year of mentoring; second place wins 500.00 and six months of mentoring; and third place receives six months of mentoring. http://www.foodstartohio.org 


FOODFIGHT

Back again for a sixth year, FOODFIGHT is an easy and fun way to fight hunger in Columbus. On Wednesday, June 25, dine out at breakfast, lunch or dinner at participating restaurants and five percent of your total check will go to Mid-Ohio Foodbank's Operation Feed. Every dollar donated provides four meals for people in need. There is a wide array of restaurants (click here for the full list), including the following downtown locations: Black Creek Bistro, Dempsey's Food & Spirits, de-NOVO Bistro & Bar, Dirty Franks Hot Dog Palace, Due Amici, El Camino Inn, Fin, Grass Skirt Tiki Bar, Hungry Soul Cafe, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Little Palace, Manifesto, Mikey's Late Night Slice, Mo Joe/Cup o' Joe, Olivers Burgers, Steaks & Bourbon, The Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus, The Jury Room, Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails, Wolf's Ridge Brewing and Yellow Brick Pizz.

http://FoodFightHunger.org 

 

Traffic Alert


Road Race Updates

 

Columbus City Council passed legislation requiring that road race promoters apply for a permit at least 30 days prior to an event and to reach out to affected neighborhoods along the race course. This section will post updates about race applications that have been filed for downtown to allow for comment. Please send any comments to Jason Nicholson at JTNicholson@Columbus.gov.  
 
Event: CHA Dog Jog
Date: August 17, 9 a.m.
Feedback Due: June 24
Location: McFerson Commons Park 
 
Gay St. Closure
Gay St. will be closed to traffic between Wall St. and N. High St. for placement of a crane from 8 p.m. Thursday, June 19 to 5 a.m. Friday, June 20, weather permitting. Motorists can use Broad St. as an alternate.
 
Nationwide Blvd. Closure

Nationwide Blvd will be closed to traffic between Neil Ave. and John H. McConnell Blvd. as part of an ongoing streetscape project. The closure began Monday, June 16 and will run for approximately two weeks, weather permitting.

  

Pride Festival Road Closures

The following roads will be closed from noon on Thursday, June 19 to 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 for the Pride Festival: Goodale St. between N. High St. and Dennison Ave. and Park St. between Buttles Ave. and Swan St. Motorists should use caution due to increased pedestrian traffic in the area. 

  

The Columbus Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, June 21 at 11 a.m. Formation will begin at 10:15 a.m. on Front St. between Broad St. and Main St. There will be rolling closures along the following route: start at Broad St. and Front St.; east on Broad St. to High St.; north to Buttles Ave.; west to the finish at Dennison Ave. 

 

Neil Ave. Parking Restrictions

No parking will be allowed on Neil Ave. between Goodale St. and King Ave. on Thursday, June 19 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (northbound Neil Ave.) and Friday, June 20 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (southbound Neil Ave.)

 

High Street Resurfacing Project Continues

Work continues on the High Street Resurfacing Project. Work on the Americans with Disabilities Act curb ramp on the southwest corner of N. High St. at Broad St. will occur through June 20, weather permitting, with a curb lane closure at this corner and pedestrians detoured to the east side of N. High St. There will be various lane closures in the area. 

 

Work on the ADA curb ramp on the northwest corner of N. High St. at Broad St. will result in a curb lane closure at this corner and pedestrians detoured to the east side of N. High St. This work will take place June 23 through June 27, weather permitting. There will be various lane restrictions in the area.

 

The brick crosswalk work at the intersection of N. High St. and Spring St. will require that Spring St. be closed at N. High St. from 7 p.m. Friday, June 20 through 5 a.m. Monday, June 23, weather permitting.  

 

Special Events
 

Cultural Arts Center Conversations and Coffee

Thursdays, noon - 1 p.m.

June 19, Ele Ruman-Allen (Surface Design Artist, Mindy Zimmerman from the Cultural Arts Center Student Art Show)

June 26, No Conversations and Coffee for summer break

July 3, No Conversations and Coffee for summer break

http://www.culturalartscenteronline.org  

 

Summer Fridays at the Statehouse
June 20, The Smoking Guns, Blues/Country/Rock (Food Truck: Red Plate Blue Plate)
June 27, OhioDance, Dance from Around the World (Food Truck: Angry Wiener)
Ohio Statehouse, West Plaza
July 11, Grassahol Band, Bluegrass (Food Truck: Paddy Wagon)
Stop by the Ohio Statehouse to enjoy a no-cost outdoor performing arts series from noon to 1 p.m. http://www.ohiostatehouse.org  
 
Columbus Art Walks
Now through October 12
Columbus Landmarks is once again joining forces with Columbus Public Health to offer no-cost guided Art Walks & Landmark Talks. The one-hour walking tours are offered weekly on Monday and some Sunday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
June 23, Merion Village (Meeting Location: St. Leo Church)
June 29, Near East (Meeting Location: Columbus Public Health)
June 30, Franklinton (Meeting Location: Avondale Elementary School)
July 6, Highland West (Meeting Location: St. Aloysius Church)
July 6, Clintonville (Meeting Location: North Broadway UMC)
July 7, German Village (Meeting Location: Schiller Statue)

 

Student-Faculty Art Exhibit
Now through June 21
Cultural Arts Center
The Cultural Arts Center presents its 2014 Student-Faculty Exhibit, "Centered." The exhibition showcases the range of visual arts taught at the Cultural Arts Center, including painting, print-making, fiber arts, screen printing, weaving, dyeing, stone and clay sculpture, ceramics, jewelry/metal working and copper enameling.  http://www.culturalartscenteronline.org 

 

Exhibition: 135th Annual Student Exhibition
Now through June 27
CCAD, Canzani Center Gallery
CCAD's Annual Student Exhibition is one of the college's longest traditions. This event celebrates the work of CCAD's undergraduate students and is a testament to another year overflowing with talented art and design. This program is no-cost and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.; closed Monday. http://www.ccad.edu 
 
Exhibit: Life on Lake Erie
Now through June 30
Ohio Statehouse, Map Room
 
Exhibition: Impressive Impressions: Selections from Ohio University's Kennedy Museum of Art Print Collection
Now through July 13
Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery
This exhibition, curated by Donald Roberts, an Ohio University emeritus professor of art, will invite the viewer to not only understand the foundation of the permanent collection but also to reflect on the history of the medium of printmaking. The Riffe Gallery will present more than 50 contemporary prints created between the early 1960s and 2000 by artists from around the world, including three artists living in Athens, Ohio (Abner Jonas, Mary Manusos and Donald Roberts).  
 
Exhibition: TAINTvariations, works by Anthony Luensman
Now through July 26
Opening Reception: May 29, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Angela Meleca Gallery
All receptions are no-cost and open to the public. http://www.angelamelecagallery.com  
 
Exhibit: Illness is an Illusion by Samuel Gillis
Now through August 1
Fresh A.I.R. Gallery
Gillis, who explains that his work was spurred by a drug-induced psychotic break at age 22, has been featured in museums and exhibitions including the National Museum of Mexican Art, John G. Shedd Aquarium and River East Art Center. He paints on a variety of surfaces including cardboard, canvas, doors, with or without a brush. http://www.southeastinc.com  
 
Exhibit: Lino Tagliapietra
Through August 31
Hawk Galleries
 
Amazing Butterflies
Now through September 21
Franklin Park Conservatory
Part of the Blooms & Butterflies exhibit, Amazing Butterflies allows families to explore an interactive experience, learning the surprising challenges butterflies face every day. Adventure through the leaves, learn how to move like a caterpillar, discover an ant that reaps the reward of an unusual friendship, then transform into a butterfly to take flight. http://www.fpconservatory.org  

  

Blue Butterflies: Migration Across America
Now through September 21
Franklin Park Conservatory
Indiana-based artist Tasha Lewis transforms the Cardinal Health Gallery with 4,000 cyanotype butterflies printed on cotton fabric. These butterflies have been installed in public spaces across the country. http://www.fpconservatory.org 
 
Blooms & Butterflies
Now through September 28
Franklin Park Conservatory
The 20th anniversary of Blooms & Butterflies features hundreds of colorful, exotic butterflies flying through the Pacific Island Water Garden. Visitors will see new butterflies emerge from their chrysalises and watch them take flight during daily presentations. http://www.fpconservatory.org 
 
Columbus Historical Society: 2014 Columbus City Tour Series: Vintage + Vision
Every third Saturday through October, 9:45 a.m.
Tours depart from COSI
This unique bus tour runs 2.5 hours and visits Columbus' historic neighborhoods including German Village, Franklin Park and the Short North. A CHS guide shares engaging stories and information about the origin and development of Columbus and its prominent citizens. Tickets are 30.00 (discounts available for seniors and members), and advance registration is required. http://www.columbushistory.org 
 
MadLab Theatre Presents: Betrayal by Harold Pinter
June 19 - 21, 8 p.m.
MadLab Theatre & Gallery
Tickets are 15.00
 
Commons for Kids
June 20 and most Fridays through August 29, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Columbus Commons
Friday mornings are all about kids at Columbus Commons. Kids can take a no-cost ride on the carousel, bounce on inflatables and enjoy the Imagination Playground, Art Box, a life-size Chess game and more. There is also story time at 10:30 a.m. with the Columbus Metropolitan Library in the Reading Room.http://www.columbuscommons.org 
 
Plein Air at the Ohio Statehouse
June 20, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grounds of the Ohio Statehouse
Join dozens of plein-air artists as they converge on the Ohio Statehouse. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled. http://www.ohiostatehouse.org 
 
Rhythm on the River: Shemekia Copeland with Special Guest Teeny Tucker
June 20, 6:30 p.m. (food sales begin), 7:30 p.m. (concert)
Bicentennial Park 
Two-time Grammy nominee Shemekia Copeland is already a force to be reckoned with in the blues genre. Heir to the rich tradition of soul-drenched divas such as Ruth Brown, Etta James and Koko Taylor, Copeland's passion for singing, matched with her huge voice, gives her music a timeless power. http://www.sciotomile.com 
 
Popcorn Pops and Movie
June 20, 7 p.m.
Columbus Commons
Enjoy an evening under the stars with a performance by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra specially designed by families. Before the show starts, kids can play in the Columbus Commons Inflatable Zone and other activities. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are required for entry and can be purchased here. Following the performance, the park will re-open to the public and a free showing of Frozen will begin at 8 p.m. http://www.columbuscommons.org  
 
Crafternoons!
June 21, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
OSU Urban Arts Space
This creative art-making program is geared toward adults who love innovative, crafty projects. Guests 16 and over create unique projects with supplies provided by the Space. No cost and open to all with RSVP required. http://uas.osu.edu 
 
Picnic with the Pops: The Ben Folds Orchestral Experience
June 21, 8 p.m.
Columbus Commons
The Ben Folds Orchestral Experience features his new piano concerto and pop hits. http://www.ColumbusSymphony.com 
 
FountainSide: Fountain Wishes and Butterfly Kisses
June 25, 11:30 a.m.
Bicentennial Park
Learn to be an expert artist with the Urban Arts Space, celebrate Blooms & Butterflies with Franklin Park Conservatory, see what's buzzing around the Central Ohio Beekeepers' Association, and more. http://www.sciotomile.com 
 
Exhibit: Out.Look by Boryana Ina
June 25 - July 26
Opening Reception: June 25, 6 - 8 p.m.
Cultural Arts Center
This exhibit of Boryana Ina's work is an insightful demonstration of an artist's experimentation and growth, exploring Ina's evolution in vision and style. http://www.CulturalArtsCenterOnline.org  
 
Rhythm on the River: Kenya Safari Acrobats
June 27, 8 p.m.
The Kenya Safari Acrobats offer a truly unique cultural experience. Hailing from the heart of Africa, this awe-inspiring and dynamic dance troupe takes acrobatics to exhilarating extremes. There is no cost to attend. http://www.sciotomile.com 
 
Picnic with the Pops: The Legends of Classic Rock with John Elefante
June 28, 8 p.m.
Columbus Commons
The Legends of Classic Rock features the greatest classic rock songs of all time, including "Kasmir" from Led Zeppelin, "Dream On" from Aerosmith, "Barracuda" from Heart, and many more performed live on stage with John Elefante, former lead singer of Kansas, a five-piece rock band and the Columbus Symphony. http://www.ColumbusSymphony.com 
 
Picnic with the Pops: Patriotic Pops
July 5, 8 p.m.
Columbus Commons
Columbus' grand summer tradition continues as the Columbus Symphony celebrates the Fourth of July. Wave your flag, clap your hands and stomp your feet to patriotic favorites and rousing Sousa marches. The evening concludes with a brilliant fireworks display. http://www.ColumbusSymphony.com 
 

Restaurant Reminders

 

Food Truck Food Court

Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Columbus Commons

Enjoy a wide variety of lunch options from local food trucks including Challah, Paddy Wagon, Pitabilities, Tatoheads, The Angry Wiener, Tortilla, and May's monthly rotating trucks, Swoop and Hungry Monkey. http://www.columbuscommons.org  

 

Red White and Boom at M

M at Miranova is now accepting reservations for July 3 for Red White and Boom. Enjoy the fireworks with the exceptional view from the terrace at M. Celebrate with a special five-course menu. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. and continues after the fireworks. Your reservations guarantees a table inside the restaurant or on the terrace for the entire evening. Cost is 185.00 per person, which includes tax, gratuity, valet parking, selected wines and cocktails, and the best view of the fireworks in the city. To reserve your table, call 614.629.0000.

 

Sweet Simpliciteas

259 S. Third St.

614.372.5970

Sweet Simpliciteas is now open, selling a variety of gourmet loose leaf teas. Stop by to see what they have to offer. http://www.sweetsimpliciteas.com 

 

Lexi's on Third

100 E. Broad St.

614.229.5394

Lexi's has launched their summer happy hours, held Tuesday - Friday, 4 - 8 p.m. http://www.lexisonthird.com 

 

Fin

122 S. High St.

Yavonne Sarber's Chez du Bon has closed, replaced by her new concept, Fin, featuring a contemporary seafood menu. The menu is inspired by guests' feedback and experiences. The Jazz Concert Series and Gospel Brunch from Chez du Bon will continue at Fin. http://www.finonhigh.com 

 

Olivers Burgers, Steaks & Bourbon

26 N. High St.

Yavonne Sarber opened her latest location on June 16 with a menu featuring burgers, steaks, sandwiches and large plates, plus over 60 kinds of bourbon. The location will have many televisions for watching sporting events. Olivers will be open from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. daily. http://www.facebook.com/oliversburgers 

 

Business Notes  

 
The Library Store
96 S. Grant Ave.
The Library Store will celebrate their grand reopening from June 14 - 21. After undergoing renovations, Columbus Metropolitan Library is celebrating its reopening with special sales and promotions throughout the week.
 
Columbus Furniture Revival
614.469.0508
Columbus Furniture Revival has announced the closure of their retail space at 246. S. Fourth St. but will continue to offer their custom restoration services. The retail space will be closing June 29. Shop now for deep discounts. 

  

Team Chipmunk
281 S. Third St.
Award-winning costume designer Liz Bourgeois has dressed and styled actresses, celebrities and athletes from Broadway to Hollywood. Now she calls Columbus home and upcycles vintage fabrics and turns them into beautiful and sustainable clothing. Her children's and new women's line are available at Team Chipmunk. You can read more about the new shop here.

 

Arts Calendar 

 

June 18; FountainSide: Plant with a Purpose; Bicentennial Park; http://www.sciotomile.com 

 

June 18 - 19; Ohio Theatre Summer Film Series: Bullitt; Ohio Theatre; http://www.capa.com 

 

June 20; Ohio Theatre Summer Film Series: The Women; Ohio Theatre; http://www.capa.com 

 

June 20: Rhythm on the River: Shemekia Copeland with Special Guest The Teeny Tucker Band; Bicentennial Park; http://www.sciotomile.com 

 

June 20 - November 9; Imagine! The Art of the Picturebook; Columbus Museum of Art; http://www.columbusmuseum.org 

 

June 21; Ohio Theatre Summer Film Series: Cartoon Capers; Ohio Theatre; http://www.capa.com 

 

June 20 - 22; 24th Annual Juneteenth Ohio Freedom Festival; Genoa Park; http://juneteenthohio.net 

 

June 21; Picnic with the Pops: The Ben Folds Orchestral Experience; Columbus Commons; http://www.columbussymphony.com 

 

June 21 - 22; Columbus Hoopla; North Bank Pavilion Plaza and Park; http://columbushoopla.com 

 

June 21 - 22; Ohio Theatre Summer Film Series: On the Town; Ohio Theatre; http://www.capa.com 

 

June 25: FountainSide: Fountain Wishes and Butterfly Kisses; Bicentennial Park; http://www.sciotomile.com 

 

June 25; Ohio Theatre Summer Film Series: The Little Princess; Ohio Theatre; http://www.capa.com  

 

June 26; Ohio Theatre Summer Film Series: The Long, Long Trailer; Ohio Theatre; http://www.capa.com 

 

June 26 - 27; Jason Michael Carroll; The Bluestone; http://www.liveatthebluestone.com 

 

June 27; Ohio Theatre Summer Film Series: Monty Python's The Meaning of Life; Ohio Theatre; http://www.capa.com 

 

June 27; Rhythm on the River: Kenyan Safari Acrobats; Bicentennial Park; http://www.sciotomile.com 

 

June 27 - September 28; The 2014 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts Exhibition; Columbus Museum of Art; http://www.columbusmuseum.org 

 

June 28; Picnic with the Pops: The Legends of Classic Rock with John Elefante; Columbus Commons; http://www.ColumbusSymphony.com 

 

June 28; Ohio Theatre Summer Film Series: The Spy Who Loved Me; Ohio Theatre; http://www.capa.com  

 

  

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