Capital Crossroads SID Notes 

  

Shop Pearl Market 

  

Thanks to a 10,000.00 grant from the Puffin Foundation West, Pearl Market offers an EBT Matching program that doubles EBT benefits spent in the Pearl Market. 

 

The market brims with fresh produce, meats, baked goods, handmade soaps and tons of unique merchandise.

  

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

 

Stop by the SWACO Green Booth to learn more about the Community Computer Alliance. While you're there, enter to win a copy of From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce.

 

Here are the anticipated vendors for Friday, July 12: 

 

Abundant Antiques, Beads Bracelets N More; Beepothecary, Bergefurd's Farm Market, Bill's Bakery, CAMA; car2go Columbus, Challah! Food Truck, Christian Science Reading Room, Cindy's Handmade Originals, Columbus Athenaeum, Doogie Delicacies & More; Drink O2, Eban's Bakehouse, Fancy Freedom Designs; Farmer Bill's Produce & Honey, Folck Family Farm, Fornof Market, From Above Bakery, Great Harvest Bread Co., Henson Family Farms, Humungous Columbus Apparel; IntentionalGreen.Com, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, Jones Farm Fresh Produce, Kathleen Designs; Leather or Knot Leather, Local Liberation, Mary's Catering; Mycutejewels.com, Paddy Wagon, Paige's Produce, Partners in Charms, Peace+Love+Bling, Pitabilities, Serenity Spa, Sistren Onfyah; Shady Grove Farms, Sheril Ann's, Sidonie's Gourmet Pickles, Simply Salsa of Ohio, Simply Sweet, Spiral Touch, Stand by Faith, State & Third, Sugardaddy's Sumptuous Sweeties, SWACO Green Booth, Taylor Made, That's My Farmer, 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 

 
Bold Booths!
Select downtown surface parking lots will soon become an artistic canvas thanks to community collaboration for a program called Bold Booths! The project combines art and function in a one-of-a-kind installation found first in Columbus. This unique project is an extension of Finding Time: ColumbusPublicArt2012. Now, five invited architects and designers will find an unlikely urban canvas for public art as they design and create innovative parking attendant booths that will not only provide shelter for attendants, but will spark community dialogue about the role design plays in expanding the social capital within the city.
 
This project is made possible through grant funding from The Ohio State University Office of Outreach and Engagement, and funds from the Finding Time program. Capital Crossroads SID is the community partner for the program. Malcolm Cochran, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Art at OSU, will curate the project.

 

News and Notes 


Peregrine Falcon Information

Though it is now the end of the peregrine falcon fledge season, the possibility of a falcon emergency still exists. The greatest chance of a falcon crash or emergency is when the young birds hatched this year are taking their first flights, but there can be problems with adult falcons throughout the year. If you encounter an injured falcon, contact the Division of Wildlife between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 644.3925, or evenings and weekends contact Brad Kiger at 565.5548 or Donna Daniel at 827.5921. 

  

If you are interested in viewing the peregrine falcons, you can see the view from the cameras on the Rhodes Tower here . Or read updates at http://www.ohioperegrinefalcons.blogspot.com 

 

No-Cost Fitness Classes

Begin the week of July 28

Columbus Commons

The no-cost fitness classes taught by Ohio Fit Club and held at Columbus Commons will return the week of July 28. The classes are free of charge thanks to a sponsorship from UnitedHealthcare. Classes include Runners' Prep, Bootcamp, Crossfit, Hip Hop, Kickboxing, Yoga and Zumba. All participants are required to register and fill out an online waiver. For class schedules and forms, click here.

 

car2go Expands Service

Car2go has expanded into the Greater Grandview Area, including Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff, Fifth by Northwest area and sections of Clinton Township, as well as the neighborhood north of Broad St. in Franklinton. Fifty more vehicles have been added to the fleet, bringing the total to 300. http://columbus.car2go.com 

 

Columbus Community Research Partners Survey

The City of Columbus is asking residents to take part in the 2015 - 2019 Consolidated Planning process. They ask that you take a few minutes to participate in the Consolidated Plan resident survey. The Consolidated Plan is a collaborative process to identify housing and community development needs and to establish goals, priorities and strategies to address those needs, especially for low- and moderate-income households.

 

The City of Columbus needs help in setting priorities for use of funds for community development issues in our community. Your input will help identify how our community will spend its federal HUD dollars over the next five years. Please take 10 minutes of your time to complete the resident survey here

 

Traffic Alert

 

Fourth St. Lane and Sidewalk Closure

S. Fourth St. was reduced to two lanes at E. Mound St. on the evening of July 6. Northbound S. Fourth St. traffic is not able to access E. Mound St. The detour is E. Rich St. west to S. Third St. south to E. Mound St. Pedestrian traffic is also detoured. Pedestrians are reminded to observe detours and never walk in the street to get around a sidewalk closure. This work is part of the Mound Street Connector project. The restriction is expected to remain in effect through August 5, weather permitting. 


Special Events
 

Cultural Arts Center Conversations and Coffee

Thursdays, noon - 1 p.m.

July 10, Daniel Ferlan (Fine Artist)

July 17, Boryana Rusenova-Ina (Painter)

July 24, Deb Baillieul (Mixed Media)

http://www.culturalartscenteronline.org  

 

Summer Fridays at the Statehouse
Ohio Statehouse, West Plaza
July 11, Grassahol Band, Bluegrass (Food Truck: Paddy Wagon)
July 18, Columbus Youth Orchestra (Food Truck: Paddy Wagon)
July 25, Alliance of Greater Central Ohio, Barbershop Harmony (Food Truck: Angry Weiner)
August 1, Ladies of Longford, Celtic (Food Truck: Sophie's Pierogi)
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.
July 6, Clintonville (Meeting Location: North Broadway UMC)
July 7, German Village (Meeting Location: Schiller Statue)
July 14, Short North (Meeting Location: Goodale Park Fountain)
July 21, Near East (Meeting Location: Lincoln Theatre)
July 27, University District (Meeting Location: Indianola Elementary)
July 27, Short North (Meeting Location: The Wonder Bread Factory)
July 28, Arena District (Meeting Location: Arch Park)
 
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).  
 
Exhibit: Out.Look by Boryana Ina
Now through July 26
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  
 
Exhibition: TAINTvariations, works by Anthony Luensman
Now through July 26
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
Artist Talk: July 25, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
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 
 
Commons for Kids
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 
 
Downtown Live Concert Series: MojoFlo
July 10, 7 - 10:30 p.m.
Columbus Commons
Unwind after work, enjoy a frosty beverage and food truck snacks, and dig into the local music scene. MojoFlo and openers, Ceezar and SassafraZ, kick off the Downtown Live season. There is no cost to attend. Chairs and blankets are welcome; please leave coolers at home. Sponsored by Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District. http://www.columbuscommons.org 
 
Unveiling the Long Street Cultural Wall
July 10, 5:30 - 9 p.m.
King Lincoln District
The 60 mural panels of the Long Street Cultural Wall carry 139 images honoring 142 people, places and institutions, past and present, which have made a positive, lasting impact to the King-Lincoln and Discovery Districts. A special black film will protect each panel until the unveiling. RSVP to attend by July 6 by calling 614.645.7787 or at http://www.columbus.gov/CulturalWall/ 

Exhibit: Diana Al-Hadid
July 10 - October 11
Artist Talk and Reception, September 25, 6:30 p.m.
Columbus College of Art & Design, Canzani Center Gallery
Formal yet liquid, amorphous yet figurative, Diana Al-Hadid's sculptures explore notions of traditional architecture while adapting elements of painting, stagecraft and suggestive, open-ended narratives. Her diverse interests include science and technology, history and literature and she incorporates images and narratives rooted in the historical and cultural contexts of her birthplace in the Middle East and upbringing in the American Midwest. http://www.ccad.edu 
 
Exhibit: Erick Swenson: Ne Plus Ultra
July 10 - October 11
Artist Talk, September 4, 6:30 p.m.
Columbus College of Art & Design, Canzani Center Gallery
Erick Swenson's sculptures and installations create scenes of haunting, verisimilitudinous perfection. Inspired by museum exhibits, set design, film special effects and model making, Swenson crafts every minute detail of his tableaux, creating simulated, highly romantic scenes that often exceed the ideals of nature. http://www.ccad.edu 
 
Exhibit: Ken Nurenberg: Waiting Room
July 10 - August 14
Artist Talk: July 12, 5 p.m.
Columbus College of Art & Design, Canzani Center Gallery
The large-scale paintings in this exhibition are full of recycled images and compositions, studies painted and drawn from older work. As a whole, they are a notebook that attempts to organize and confront a mixture of subtle traumas, both personal and cultural. http://www.ccad.edu 
 
Topiary Park Movie Theatre
July 11, 8 p.m.
Discovery Special Improvement District, Gateway Film Center and Columbus Metropolitan Library are bringing the From Book to Film series to Topiary Park. The first movie based on a popular children's book will be The Never Ending Story. Pack a picnic and spread out your blanket and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities until show time. Films will begin at dusk. 
 
CoGo Bike Share Birthday Celebration
July 11, 7:30 p.m.
Bicentennial Park
Join CoGo Bike Share as they celebrate their first birthday. Mayor Coleman will be on hand to make a big announcement. 
 
Rhythm on the River: Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience
July 11, 7:30 p.m.
Bicentennial Park
For nearly 30 years, multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Terrance Simien has been shattering the myths about what his indigenous zydeco roots music is and is not. http://www.sciotomile.com 
 
Larger than Life
July 11, 7 - 10 p.m.
CCAD Quad, Byers Gallery, Acock Gallery
Enjoy twenty-foot balloon sculptures, student art, music and food. http://www.ccad.edu 
 
2014 Young Writers Short Play Festival
July 11 - 26; Friday - Saturday, 8 p.m.
The Young Writers Short Play Festival features a collection of ten short plays written by 11 Columbus-area high school students. The festival is supported by Puffin Foundation West LTD. Tickets are 12.00, 10.00 for students and seniors, or 8.00 for MadLab members. http://www.madlab.net 
 
PBJ & Jazz: Caribbean Jazz Quintet
July 12, 11 - 11:30 a.m. (story time), noon - 1 p.m. (concert), 1 - 2 p.m. (art activity)
Topiary Park
These one-hour long interactive concerts are designed to introduce jazz and American music to young children and their families. The concerts are no-cost and follow family story time at the Main Library. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket. In the event of rain, concerts and art activities will be held inside the Main Library. http://www.jazzartsgroup.org 

Picnic with the Pops: The O'Jays
July 12, 8 p.m.
Columbus Commons
After more than 50 years creating international hits like "Back Stabbers," "For the Love of Money," "Darlin' Darlin' Baby," "Love Train" and more, the O'Jays have a recording history that includes 24 top ten records and 59 songs on the charts. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. http://www.columbuscommons.org 

Jazz & Rib Fest
July 18 - 19, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; July 20, 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Arena District Waterfront in McFerson Commons and North Bank Park
Come to celebrate summer with hot ribs and cool jazz. The event features the finest local, regional and international jazz artists on three stages and BBQ pit masters serving up sizzling ribs, chicken and more. There is no cost to attend. http://www.hotribscooljazz.org  

The Color Run
July 19
McFerson Commons
The Color Run has partnered with the Jazz & Rib Fest for this event called "The Happiest 5K on the Planet." Ribs, jazz and cool beverages are just steps away as runners cross the finish line. http://www.TheColorRun.com 

FountainSide: Nature & Native Ohio
July 23, 11:30 a.m.
Bicentennial Park
Birds of prey are flying into FountainSide. Learn about Ohio's native species and its beautiful natural environment with the Ohio Wildlife Center. http://www.sciotomile.com 

Ohio Statehouse Teachers' Professional Development Seminar
July 23, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
State Room, Room 108, The Ohio Statehouse
Teachers are invited to join the Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center and the Creative Learning Factory to learn innovative ways to use the Ohio Statehouse as a teaching tool. The day will include historical, thinking-based activities for the classroom as well as an in-depth tour of the Statehouse. This seminar is open to any grade-level teacher. http://www.ohiostatehouse.org 

Urban Living Tour
July 27, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Downtown Columbus
The first Urban Living Tour will feature over a dozen stops in various apartment, condo and mixed-use residential buildings with additional lifestyle stops. The properties will be in various stages of development, some completed with fully furnished model units on display and some still under construction. Residential stops include: Grant Commons, The Julian, The Normandy at Neighborhood Launch, The Dennison (formerly Leafydale), Crawford Hoying, Flats on Vine, Fats II, The Keystone at Grandview Yard, Highpoint on Columbus Commons and JDS Companies. Other stops will be announced in the coming weeks. Lifestyle and restaurant businesses will be additional stops on the tour, offering introductory information, discounts and specials during the event. These stops include: Denmark on High, The Hills Market Downtown, the Art of Yoga Downtown studio and Global Gifts in The Short North. Other stops will be announced. Attendees who check in at multiple locations and get their map/passport stamped will be eligible to enter a drawing for a grand prize package worth over 1,000.00 at the end of the tour. Tickets are 15.00 in advance and 20.00 the day of the tour. Ten percent of all ticket sales will be donated to Faith Mission. Tickets are limited. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Ohio Statehouse Marks World War I Centennial
July 28 - August 29
Ohio Statehouse Rotunda
The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board will commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I with an exhibit of American World War I recruitment posters. http://www.ohiostatehouse.org 
 

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 July's monthly rotating trucks, Ajumama and Teodora's Kitchen. http://www.columbuscommons.org  

 

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.

Olivers features burgers, steaks, sandwiches and large plates, plus over 60 kinds of bourbon. It's a great place to watch sporting events - with large screen TVs adorning the walls. Olivers is open daily, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 a.m.  http://www.facebook.com/oliversburgers 

 

Business Notes  

 
Picture Renew
109 S. High St.
Buckeye Laptop LLC is expanding its services. They have added Picture Renew, a new service that will convert your photos, VHS videos, negatives and slides into digital format. http://buckeyelaptop.com For more information on this new service, read our post here.

  

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 

 

July 10; COSI After Dark - a 21 and over event; COSI; http://www.cosi.org 

 

July 10 - 11; Ohio Theatre Summer Film Series: An Affair to Remember; Ohio Theatre; http://www.capa.com 

 

July 11; COSI Adult Program: Bioengineering: Tiny Science. Big Results; COSI; http://www.cosi.org 

 

July 11; Rhythm on the River: Terrence Simien & the Zydeco Experience; Bicentennial Park; http://www.sciotomile.com 

 

July 11 - 13; Ohio Wine Festival; North Market; http://www.northmarket.com 

 

July 11 - 15; Ken Nurenberg: Waiting Room; CCAD Canzani Center Gallery; http://www.ccad.edu 

 

July 11 - October 3; Rooftop Garden Tour; Urban Arts Space; http://www.uas.osu.edu 

 

July 11 - October 4; Diana Al-Hadid; CCAD Canzani Center Gallery; http://www.ccad.edu 

 

July 11 - October 4; Erick Swenson: Ne Plus Ultra; CCAD Canzani Center Gallery; http://www.ccad.edu 

 

July 12; Art Explorations; OSU Urban Arts Space; http://www.uas.osu.edu 

 

July 12; Moonlight Market; Gay Street Corridor; http://www.moonlightmarketcolumbus.com 

 

July 12; Picnic with the Pops: The O'Jay's; Columbus Commons; http://www.columbussymphony.com 

 

July 12 - 13; Ohio Theatre Summer Film Series: North by Northwest; Ohio Theatre; http://www.capa.com 

 

July 13; COSI Autism Awareness & Activities; COSI; http://www.cosi.org 

 

July 14 - 18; Teen Zine Camp; OSU Urban Arts Space; http://www.uas.osu.edu 

 

July 16; Ohio Theatre Summer Film Series: The Lady Vanishes; Ohio Theatre; http://www.capa.com 

 

July 17 - 18; Ohio Theatre Summer Film Series: Girl Shy; Ohio Theatre; http://www.capa.com 

 

July 18 - 20; Jazz & Ribs Fest; North Bank Park, Arena District; http://www.hotribscooljazz.org 

 

July 19; Crafternoons!; OSU Urban Arts Space; http://www.uas.osu.edu 

 

July 19; Meet Batman; COSI; http://www.cosi.org 

 

July 19; Ohio Theatre Film Series: Cartoon Capers; Ohio Theatre; http://www.capa.com 

 

July 19; Picnic with the Pops: Manhattan Transfer; Columbus Commons; http://www.columbussymphony.com 

 

July 19 - 20; Ohio Theatre Summer Film Series: A Star is Born; Ohio Theatre; http://www.capa.com 

 

July 19 - 20; The Tempest; WOSU Studios @COSI; http://www.wildgoosecreative.com 

 

July 19 - 26; Crabapple Night: The Stage Play; Columbus Museum of Art; http://www.columbusmuseum.org 

 

  

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