Capital Crossroads SID Notes
Downtown Development Report
The Capital Crossroads and Discovery Special Improvement Districts prepare a quarterly report that highlights new investment in Downtown Columbus. To read the economic development report for the fourth quarter of 2014, click here. For additional information, please contact Marc Conte, Deputy Director of Research, Planning and Facilities by clicking here or call 614.645.5273.
News and Notes
Ohio Statehouse Parking Garage Entrance/Exit Closure
Due to the cold temperatures, the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board closed the Ohio Statehouse parking garage's Broad Street entrance/exit and the Third Street exit on February 18 at 6:30 p.m. These entrances/exits will be closed:
February 18, 6:30 p.m. - February 19, 7 a.m.
February 19, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
February 19, 6:30 p.m. - February 20, 7 a.m.
The State Street entrance/exit and Third Street entrance will remain open 24/7. This is a proactive measure to prevent damage to the Ohio Statehouse and Capitol Square facility. Contact Luke Stedke at 614.728.2130 with any questions.
Re:Map Columbus
Transit Columbus has shared the top four maps they received as part of their Alternative Transportation Map Contest: Re:Map Columbus. Vote on your favorite. http://www.transitcolumbus.org/vote/
Broga Yoga Now Offered at Downtown YMCA
40 W. Long St.
Trained Broga Yoga Instructor Christopher Haverlock and Downtown YMCA are excited to bring this new offering to Central Ohio. This is the first licensed Broga class in Columbus and is designed to inspire more men to benefit from yoga. The classes combine traditional power yoga with functional fitness exercises, resulting in a practice that builds muscle, improves flexibility, reduces risk of injury, relieves stress and improves balance. The class is designed to bring fitness-based yoga, like that practiced by professional athletes, to those who might not be able to touch their toes. Broga is simple, fun, challenging and rewarding. http://www.ymcacolumbus.org/downtown
Take COTA When It Snows
Remember COTA and the CBUS are fantastic options when the flurries fly and the temperatures plummet. You can avoid the snow, ice and terrible bad-weather drivers on a nice warm bus. What could be better? http://www.cota.com
Traffic Alerts
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 Kelly O'Dell at [email protected].
Event: AIDS Walk 5K
Date: April 18
Location: McFerson Commons
Feedback Due: February 25
Special Events
Weekly Art Talks
Columbus Cultural Arts Center
February 19, Bev Goldie (painter)
February 26, Walter L. Herrmann (sculptor, The Hive)
Phase Shift: Department of Art, Master of Fine Arts Thesis ExhibitionNow through March 21
Reception: February 21, 5 - 7 p.m.
OSU Urban Arts Space
Phase Shift showcases the work of graduate students who are completing their Master of Fine Arts degree, providing a diverse sample of contemporary art.
http://www.uas.osu.edu Orchids & Botanical ExplorationNow through April 5
Franklin Park Conservatory
Discover the allure of the orchid and the global exploration it inspired. Wander through warm, tropical plant collections with a radiant display of orchids. Dive into the rich history of botanical discovery and the plant hunters who traveled the world in search of the exotic and unknown.
http://www.fpconservatory.org
Exhibit: The Evolution of Stripes by Michael J. Halliday
Now through - April 10
Artist Talk: April 10, 4 - 5 p.m.
Fresh A.I.R. Gallery
The Evolution of Stripes is a never-before-exhibited body of work, all created within the last seven months. These large-scale, abstract acrylic paintings on canvas have developed from Halliday's earlier paintings of edges. http://www.southeastinc.com
Exhibit: A Century of Ohio Watercolor
Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery
Now through April 15
In a tribute to the Ohio Arts Council's 50th anniversary, OAC's Riffe Gallery kicks off the year with a milestone exhibition, A Century of Ohio Watercolor. Produced by the Southern Ohio Museum, Portsmouth and curated by SOM Artistic Director Charlotte Gordon, the exhibition spans the years of 1915 - 2015 and showcases more than 45 Ohio artists working in the versatile medium of watercolor. Artists include August Biehle, Emerson Burkhardt, Alice Shille, Clarence Carter, Cody Heichel, and many more. http://www.riffegallery.org
FFN's Date Night 2015
February 20 - 21, 8 p.m.; February 27 - 28, 8 p.m.
MadLab Theatre
MadLab's resident improv troupe is back once again to share your story of love by making it up in hilarious, unpredictable fashion. Tickets are $10, $8 for students and seniors, $6 for MadLab members. http://www.madlab.net
Crafternoons!
February 21, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Urban Arts Space
Crafternoons! is a creative art-making program geared toward adults who love innovative and crafty projects. Guests 16 and over create unique projects each month with supplies provided by the Space. This month, guests will transfer photographs onto fabric. This is a great way to create personalized crafts out of memories or favorite pictures. Some fabric will be provided, but feel free to bring your own pillow cases, shirts or other items you would want to personalize. These transfers work best with high-quality, highly saturated laser printed photographs on standard computer paper. For questions, contact [email protected]. http://www.uas.osu.edu
Main Library "Wall-Breaking" Ceremony
February 24, 5:30 p.m.
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Library board members, staff, donors, dignitaries, and members of the media are invited to attend the ceremony, which will feature brief remarks and a "wall-breaking" by city officials and several of CML's youngest customers. The renovation of the Main Library is its first since 1991 and represents a major piece of CML's aspirational building program to renovate or rebuild 10 library locations within the next few years. CML's primary goals with the renovation are to: build a library that meets the needs of CML's customers; connect the library to Topiary Park to provide outdoor reading space; update the front plaza on Grant Ave.; add a reading room that will also serve as a civic event space; enhance the children's area. http://www.columbuslibrary.org
Exhibition: Jordan Tate: Working from Photographs
February 26 - April 11
Artist's Presentation: February 19, 6 p.m. at the Columbus Museum of Art
Opening Reception: February 26, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Angela Meleca Gallery
Jordan Tate makes his Columbus solo debut with this exhibition of new work. Working From Photographs explores notions of how we experience places and histories through images and sculptural artifacts. This show coincides with an exhibition of the same title at Denny Gallery in New York. His presentation on February 19 at the Columbus Museum of Art will focus on his artistic process and work currently on display in Viewpoints: Murals by Young Professional Working Artists. Additionally, Tate's piece, New Work #169, is installed on the Yoga on High building. http://www.angelamelecagallery.com
COTA Short-Range Transit Plan Public Comment Meetings
February 26, noon and March 3, 6 p.m.
William G. Porter Boardroom, 33 N. High St.
Two public comment meetings will take place regarding proposed updates to the COTA Short-Range Transit Plan (STRP). These meetings are being held to present proposed plans for the implementation of future transit service and to highlight major capital initiatives planned to take place over the next five years. Included in the plan are improvements to transit service, capital investments and COTA's portion of the regional transportation improvement program. The STRP also provides a plan for current and future uses of local, state and federal funds. http://www.cota.com
Columbus Coffee Tour
February 28 - March 21
Tour begins at Columbus Aquatic Center, 1160 Hunter Ave.
The tour visits three premier coffee venues in Columbus, starting with Cafe Brioso downtown where you will learn about espresso drinks and the art of the barista. The second stop is Stauf's to learn about sourcing and roasting coffee, followed by Luck Bros in Grandview, where you will learn about improving your coffee-making at home. Enjoy coffee samples and snacks along the way. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/22313
Restaurant Reminders
For a complete listing of downtown restaurants, visit the DowntownColumbus.com website.
The Alley Bar at Cafe Napolitano
Alley entrance behind 40 N. High St.
614.224.3013
Beer, pizza and the game...how perfect is that? The Alley Bar is a great new spot complete with TVs for sports viewing. http://www.cafenapolitana.com
MEATBar and Mashita Noodle Pop-Up
The MEATBar offers outrageous beef, pork, chicken, duck and ahi tuna, plus vegetarian options like tofu, quinoa and mac and cheese. Lunches will run you $10 or less, and you'll be in and out quickly. During lunch hours, look for the Mashita Noodle Bar pop-up for some delicious ramen. http://www.facebook.com/themeatbarcolumbus
Business Notes
eVAL
175 S. Third St., Suite 335
614.228.3825
eVAL is a cybersecurity agency that recently moved into their new office downtown on the Columbus Commons. How protected is your business information from a cyber-attack? Whether you are a small or large company, you may be at risk. eVAL can perform vulnerability and network penetration tests to determine where your business is prone to attacks. They can then repair those security threats and keep your data safe. When business information is leaked, the effects on your business can be devastating. Not only does your company lose the trust of clients, it can result in a loss of sales. Regaining your clients' respect can take years. eVAL also provides various technical solutions for businesses including Business Communication (VoIP phones, email, calendars, contacts), Web Hosting, Server Set-Up, Digital Marketing (SEO, PPC, SEM), Web Development, and App Development. http://evalagency.com
Buckeye Laptop
109-1B S. High St.
614.636.2002
Buckeye Laptop is now offering a new service: phone data/picture transfer. If your memory on your phone is getting full, they can help. Just drop off your phone and get a free quote to transfer data to a thumb drive or DVD. And on Wednesdays, stop in to save over $50 in diagnostic fees on your device. http://www.BuckeyeLaptop.com
Hills Market Downtown
95 N. Grant Ave.
614.702.7900
Stop by Hills Market for delicious prepared foods, pizzas, dips and much more. http://www.facebook.com/hillsmarketdowntown
Arts Calendar
February 19 - 21; Embroidery Mart - Columbus; Greater Columbus Convention Center; http://www.embroiderymart.com
February 20; Jana Kramer Live; The Bluestone; http://www.liveatthebluestone.com
February 21; Cloak and Dagger's "Mayhem at the 4 Aces Casino"; Shane's Dinner Theater; http://www.cloakdagger.com
February 21; Crafternoons!; Urban Arts Space; http://www.uas.osu.edu
February 21 - March 25; Make a Sculpted Glass Pumpkin; Glass Axis; http://www.glassaxis.org
February 26 - March 11; Jordan Tate: Working From Photographs; Angela Meleca Gallery; http://www.angelamelecagallery.com
February 26 - April 26; American Idiot; ShadowBox Live; http://www.shadowboxlive.org
February 27; Cloak and Dagger's "Mayhem at the 4 Aces Casino"; Shane's Dinner Theater; http://www.cloakdagger.com
February 27 - March 1; Caroline, or Change; Columbus Performing Arts Center (Shedd Theater); 614.513.4463
February 27 - March 1; Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka; Palace Theatre; 614.55.0819
March 2; OCD: Moosh & Twist; The Basement; http://www.ticketmaster.com
March 1 - 31; Hit the Hop; Studios on High Gallery; 614.461.6487
March 3 - 8; Mamma Mia; Palace Theatre; http://www.broadwayincolumbus.com
March 3 - April 28; Trailer Park Peril presented by Mayhem & Mystery; The Columbus Spaghetti Warehouse; http://www.facebook.com/MayhemMystery