Capital Crossroads is seeking a market manager for Pearl Market. The position requires vision, planning expertise and some elbow grease. If you are a big fan of Downtown Columbus and want to be part of it, this gig could be for you. The position is temporary through October, but could become permanent. Some key tasks of the position include design and set-up of the market; management of the market crew; collecting booth fees; help vendors set up; work with area property and business owners; general market ambassador. Click here for more details and to apply.

Capital Crossroads Homeless Outreach Specialist Receives Award
Homeless Outreach Specialist Bill Cobun received the In the Trenches Award from the Columbus Coalition for the Homeless. He joined Capital Crossroads and Discovery SIDs as a cleaning and safety ambassador in 2011. Because of his empathetic nature, he quickly became known as the person to go to when someone needed assistance. When an outreach specialist position became available, staff immediately thought of Bill because of his passion for helping others. Click here to learn more.

Capital Crossroads Business Membership: Schneider Downs
Thank you to the Capital Crossroads Business Members for their continued support of Capital Crossroads SID. To learn more about the Business Membership program, contact Michelle Chippas at MLChippas@sidservices.com. 

Schneider Downs has maintained a presence in downtown Columbus for more than 40 years.

The accounting, tax and business advisory firm is one of the 60 largest accounting firms in the nation with a global reach, but prides itself on working with organizations of all sizes.

Downtown Columbus provides the ability for Schneider Downs to service its clients from a central location while being a pillar in the business community. Click here to read more.

Downtown ColumbUS Video
Some of you have likely seen the Downtown ColumbUS video that hit Facebook. There are two other videos available, one on working downtown here and one on living downtown here. While Capital Crossroads and Discovery SIDs are in a unique position to focus on downtown promotions, downtown is everyone's neighborhood, and the videos may be useful in all kinds of marketing. Please feel free to use the videos in whatever way you may find useful. http://downtowncolumbus.com/home/about-us/   

If you haven't already "liked" Downtown Columbus on Facebook, you can do so here: https://www.facebook.com/downtowncolumbus/  Please consider sharing the videos on your own social platforms.

Light CBus Blue
Capital Crossroads and Discovery SIDs encourage downtown commercial office towers to light their buildings blue from May 8 - May 15 as a show of support for the Columbus Division of Police. "Light CBus Blue" is a local grassroots movement started in 2016 by Federal Sky Marshall Bill Swank after the death of Officer Steve Smith. It takes place the week leading up to Police Memorial Day, May 15. We hope downtown properties will fly their flags at half-mast on May 15 to recognize fallen officers. Because we are connected to so many downtown property owners and managers, we volunteered to help in the recruitment efforts.

Participating buildings can share photos of their blue-lit location on the public Facebook event site or on Instagram at cbus_blue. A number of buildings and organizations are participating.

There is still time to sign up to participate, please let us know so that we can recognize you. If exterior lighting is not possible, please consider lighting the interior. Both types of lighting will show up in downtown's beautiful skyline. If you have questions, please contact Keith Hollingsworth, Operations Supervisor for Capital Crossroads and Discovery SIDs, kjhollingsworth@sidservices.com or 614-591-4338. We appreciate your consideration. 

Pearl Market Vendor Applications Open
Set in the hustle and bustle of downtown Columbus, Pearl Market offers a unique opportunity for people to purchase farm-fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods and drinks, health and beauty products, cards and small gifts, arts and crafts, home d�cor, fashion and entertainment items.

Pearl Market seeks to develop a merchant mix that reflects the rich cultural diversity of Central Ohio while encouraging customers to purchase fresh, locally grown produce. The 2017 Pearl Market will operate every Tuesday and Friday from Friday, June 2 through Friday, October 13, 2017. This season, Ohio Farm Bureau members are eligible for one free month of participation in Pearl Market, or they may enroll at the seasonal at a special reduced cost.

To enroll individuals need to simply click here to download the appropriate farmer or merchant application. Payment is NOT due at time of application, and can be held until the individual is enrolled.

Date Night in the District
Date Night in the District is a time to discover the beauty in the Discovery District neighborhood, and share the experience with one another. Your first goal is to collect three stars by visiting three wonderful neighborhood spots: Replenish Spa (try a couples massage, yoga experience or meditation experience and receive 10 percent off); Hills Market Downtown (enjoy 10 percent off your total purchase excluding alcohol and tobacco); and The Columbus Museum of Art (purchase two general admission day passes and explore the galleries with a love-themed scavenger hunt). 

Once you collect your three stars, you can choose one of the following prizes to enjoy with a second date: 20 percent off any service at Replenish Spa (downtown location only); a $10 gift card to Hills Market; or 20 percent off a Reciprocal Membership at Columbus Museum of Art.

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. You can request a copy of the route or send comments to Stephen Paullin at SBPaullin@columbus.gov.

Event: Columbus 10K
Date: June 4
Location: East Bank Park/Promenade
Feedback Due: May 9

MORPC and its partners are very excited to be gearing up for the 2017 commuter challenge and have added some new exciting elements this year. Commuters have the option of participating individually and as part of a team. MORPC would like to find company ambassadors to help spread the word within their organizations. If you are interested, please contact Patty Olmstead at 614.223.4133 or commuterchallenge@morpc.org. 

COTA to Launch Redesigned Bus Network
COTA launched a redesigned bus service on May 1, enhancing bus service throughout the region. To ease the transition for current customers, and to encourage new riders to try the new system, customers will receive free fares through May 7. The Transit System Redesign (TSR) is a complete overhaul of the COTA network that will provide simplified routes, increased frequency, connections to more places, reduced bus congestion downtown, and service to more jobs. http://www.cota.com/tsr

Nominate A 2017 Patient Champion for the Columbus Marathon
The Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon is accepting submissions for Mile Patient Champions for the 2017 marathon. If you know a Nationwide Children's Hospital patient with an inspirational story, click here to nominate him or her to be honored at their own mile on the race course. 

RideSolutions Rebranded as Gohio Commute
On Monday, May , RideSolutions was rebranded as Gohio Commute. Gohio Commute will offer free services to individuals and organizations seeking to find a smarter way to commute. Within the new platform, users will be able to more easily find carpool and vanpool partners, explore transit routes, and find bike routes with the highest levels of comfort. RideSolutions members will receive an email requesting that you create a new password for your account. Users who wish to participate in the Central Ohio Commuter Challenge will need to activate their accounts on the Gohio Commute platform after May 1. If you have any questions, please contact gohio@morpc.org. 

Weekly Art Talks: Conversations & Coffee
Columbus Cultural Arts Center
May 4, Inga Smith (Photographer, Loft Gallery Artist)
May 11, Art 360: New Works, Hani Hara, Marc Lincewicz, April Sunami with Charles L. Bluestone, Curator

May 18, Art 360: New Works, Lynda McClanahan, Ardine Nelson, Josh Sutton with Charles L. Bluestone, Curator
http://culturalartscenteronline.org

Exhibition: Happy, Joyous, & Free!
Now through May 5
Artist's Talk: May 5, 3 - 4 p.m.
Fresh A.I.R. Gallery
Ann Lemon is interested in the intersection of word and picture. Lemon's "Alcoholic Animals" series explores fear, guilt, humor, grief, regret, hope and other common human conditions related to alcoholism and drug addiction. This body of work combines ambiguous and/or illuminating phrases from the 1939 book Alcoholics Anonymous with graphic illustrations of anthropomorphic animals, creating visual and verbal synergy. Her stylistic influences include early modernists such as Charley Harper and Alvin Lustig; vintage cartoons; and contemporary book artists. http://southeastinc.com

Decorators' Show House
Now through May 14
Columbus Museum of Art
In a new twist on a popular tradition, Decorators' Show House (DSH) takes up residence at the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) this spring. DSH@CMA, a first-of-its-kind event, features premier local designers re-imagining gallery space as living space and using works from the Museum's collection in their designs. DSH@CMA welcomes back many favorite designers from past Decorators' Show Houses and debuts several exciting new designers. Enjoy beautiful interior design in a unique venue that combines the lure of downtown living and the intrigue of re-purposed spaces with creative inspiration for any home. You can visit the Decorators' Show House during regular Museum hours. http://www.columbusmuseum.org/2017-decorators-show-house/

To read more about related events, click here http://downtowncolumbus.com/inside-43215/2017/04/decorator-show-house-comes-to-cma/

Exhibition: A Dangerous Woman: Subversion and Surrealism in the Art of Honore' Sharrer
Now through May 21
Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art is proud to present A Dangerous Woman: Subversion and Surrealism in the Art of Honor� Sharrer, the first major assessment of the artist since mid-century. Organized by CMA in partnership with the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the exhibition provides a comprehensive examination of Sharrer's place in American art and reveals the full scope of her significant achievements. A Dangerous Woman includes some 45 paintings, plus associated sketches, prints, photographs, and ephemera from the artist's extensive archive. http://columbusmuseum.org

Exhibition: Shakespeare in Prague: Imagining the Bard in the Heart of Europe
Now through May 21
Columbus Museum of Art
From the Machiavellian rise and fall of Richard III to the fantastical world of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare in Prague explores the myriad ways stage design in central Europe adapted William Shakespeare's plays. This original exhibition is organized by CMA and The Ohio State University's College of Arts and Sciences Arts Initiative; the Arts and Theatre Institute, Prague, Czech Republic; and the National Museum, Prague, Czech Republic. http://columbusmuseum.org

Exhibit: Action at a Distance
Now through May 27
Angela Meleca Gallery
Action at a Distance is an exhibition featuring the works of Youmna Chlala, Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige, Rhea Karam, and Rania Matar. This group of Lebanese artists and thinkers confront national and personal histories and narratives, often departing from dominant cultural representations of the region. Utilizing photography and the moving image, the works explore questions of real and imagined memory, vestiges of history, and lived experiences of displacement. http://angelamelecagallery.com

Now through May 31

Opening Recpetion, May 6, noon - 6 p.m.

Mac Worthington Gallery

Enjoy this exhibition of expressionist paintings and abstract sculpture.

http://macworthington.com 

Exhibit: Bodies @ Work: The Art of Ruben and Isabel Toledo
Now through June 18
Columbus Museum of Art
This unique exhibition reveals the creative collaboration of fashion designer Isabel Toledo and artist Ruben Toledo. The artists will transform the Geraldine Schottenstein Gallery into an evocative installation that tells the story of their lifelong partnership in art, design and life, which springs from the complex interplay of two individuals, two aesthetics and the push and pull of their distinctive, yet complementary visions and energy. http://columbusmuseum.org

May 4 - June 4

Opening Reception, May 11, 6 - 9 p.m.

Blockfort Gallery

Five female artists all make work around a central subject, using a variety of styles and mediums. Featured artists include: Feminist photographer, Kate Sweeney; Superpop-flash-craft illustrator, Jesi Rodgers; Imaginative material artist, Dana Lynn Harper; Realist still-life and landscape painter, Holly Leonard; and Alternative fashion designer, Janus Koziuk. http://blockfortcolumbus.com/ 

Food Truck Food Court
Thursdays, May 4 - October 26, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Columbus Commons
Come enjoy 10 of the best food trucks in town. Enjoy eight staple trucks who will be there every single week: Giant Eagle Market District, Cupzilla, Angry Weiner, Mikey's Late Night Slice, Kinetic, Paddy Wagon, Pitabilities and Mya's Fried Chicken, plus two special guest trucks which rotate monthly. http://columbuscommons.org/happenings/food-truck-food-court/

Thurber House Evenings with Authors: Annabelle Gurwitch
May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Columbus Museum of Art
Actress, bestselling author, humorist, and Thurber Prize finalist Annabelle Gurwitch will visit Thurber House to chat about her new book, Wherever You Go, There They Are: Stories About My Family You Might Relate To. This collection of essays features Annabelle's stories about her southern Jewish family of scam artists, bootleggers, and philanderers. Feeling like she didn't fit in with her family, she began a process of looking for surrogate families - adopting theater folk, a UFO cult, and secular humanist fellowships, among others. Annabelle says that if she's learned anything, it's that no matter how hard you try to escape a crazy family, you just end up in another crazy family. Tickets are available here.

Jazz Masters Sessions - presented by Richard Lopez: A Brazilian Jazz Afternoon
May 7, 3 - 5 p.m.
Columbus Museum of Art
This series of jazz performances features the best of traditional and contemporary jazz offerings with area master musicians. Enjoy breezy Brazilian jazz featuring Canta Brasil, with Tia Harris, Stan Smith, Kris Keith, Danny Aguilar and Jeff Bass joining Richard Lopez. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $7 for students. CMA members receive $2 off each individual ticket. Tickets are available at the admission desk. 

Urban Living Tour
May 7, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The fourth annual Urban Living Tour, a self-guided tour featuring urban living options and opportunities in Downtown Columbus and its surrounding neighborhoods, showcases much of what it means to have an urban lifestyle with various residential options and amenities to tour. It is an exciting way to see many of the new and updated places to live in the city. Whether you are new to Columbus, looking for a new spot to call home or simply interested in the rapid urban development happening in our city the Urban Living Tour is a way to see many unique and interesting spots all in one day. With over a dozen stops featuring various residential and mixed use buildings in different stages of completeness, tour goers will have be given an exclusive opportunity to learn more about Columbus's growing urban living options.

Residential tour stops include: Trotters Park, Vetro Lofts, The Diplomat, The Barrett School, The Julian, The Citizen's Building, The Meridian, LC RiverSouth 186 S Front St and LC RiverSouth 205 S High St, The Homes at Pullman Way, Jeffery Park, Harrison Park, The View on Fifth, 223 East Town and the Yard Club. 

Tickets to the tour are $20 in advance, or $25 day-of at one of the tour's starting locations. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to Faith Mission and their programs to help the homeless and others in need. 

Columbus Historical Society: Baseball in Columbus
May 9, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Huntington Park
Columbus baseball historian Joe Santry will give an insiders tour of Huntington Park, including the home clubhouse, and a talk on the sport's history in Columbus. The event is free, but please RSVP to info@columbushistory.org to confirm your spot. https://www.columbushistory.org/events/

May 10

Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus College of Art & Design students are the next generation of artists and designers to shape culture and commerce. At Chroma, you get to see the best of the best of CCAD's artists and designers.This annual campus-wide juried show and celebration showcases exemplary pieces from each of the school's majors as well as their CORE programs and first-year MFA students. Walk around, grab a bite, and be inspired. The event is free and open to the public. Parking is also free. https://www.ccad.edu/chroma 

May 12, 7 p.m. (VIP Cocktail Reception at 60 Cleveland Ave.); 8 p.m. (General Admission at CCAD Design Studios, 390 E. Broad St.); 8:30 p.m. (Fashion Show); 9:30 p.m. (Apres-Runway Dance Party at CCAD Design Studios)

Join Columbus College of Art & Design for the hottest runway ticket in town. See and be seen as top student designers at CCAD showcase their latest looks in this annual fashion show.  Loann Crane will be formally recognized for her years of dedication and support to CCAD with the Spirit of Denny Griffith Award. General Admission tickets are $175; VIP Admission tickets are $375. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

May 13, 5:30 p.m.; May 14, 7 p.m.

Southern Theatre

Vadim Gluzman and David Danzmayr return together onstage for a powerful finale to ProMusica's season. Joined by acclaimed violist Paul Neubauer, the orchestra performs works by Bart�k, Piazzolla and Mozart. Find tickets here. If you would like to treat your mother to an evening out in honor of Mother's Day, you can buy one ticket to the show and get another for free. Use the offer code MOM. To purchase call the ProMusica Box Office at 614.464.0066 or go online through Ticketmaster at www.promusicacolumbus.org. Ticket prices range from $28 to $50. Tickets must be purchased in pairs. 

Reception and Artist's Talk, June 8, 5 - 7 p.m.

OSU Urban Arts Space, City Center Gallery

May 19, post-ride event from 8 - 9 a.m.

Join hundreds of riders by biking into downtown along one of several pre-planned routes. All routes will end at Columbus City Hall at 8:00 a.m. for a celebration including breakfast, recognition and announcements. Click here for more information, including bike to work tips and information on National Bike Month. You can register for the event here.

Want more Event info?
For a comprehensive listing of events, visit Experience Columbus at
http://www.experiencecolumbus.com/events/

For a complete listing of downtown restaurants, visit the DowntownColumbus.com website. 

Cinco de Mayo Wine Tasting
May 5, 6 - 8 p.m.
Hills Market Downtown
Head over for their usual $15 Friday event, but with a few new surprises. There will still be plenty of delicious wine to taste, but some of them will be spicy, and a few will be from Mexico. Plus there will be tequila to sample. The taco bar will be open and admission to the event will include all-you-can-eat tacos, and 10 tastes of wine, beer or cocktails. Be sure to get your tickets ahead of time, as the price is discounted (goes up to $20 at the door) and the event often sells out.

Poke Bros.
100 E. Gay St.
This new fast casual concept offers build-your-own poke bowls with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Bowls feature cubed-cut raw fish mixed in a bowl with rice, vegetables and flavorful toppings. It's like sushi in a bowl. Vegetarian options are also available. Read more about the concept here. https://pokebrostogo.com/

Pure Pressed Juicery Expands Hours
Pure Pressed has expanded their retail hours to 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday through Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. That means you'll be able to get your favorite smoothies, acai bowls and nutrient-packed juice all day. http://purepressedjuicery.com

Veranico
401 N. Front St.
A second venture of Market 65 owners Anthony Micheli and Patrick Katzenmeyer, Veranico offers fast casual meals with a healthy twist in the Arena District. You'll find made-to-order salads, sandwiches, brain bowls, wraps, paninis, and from-scratch cookies and protein bars from Holly Schomberg. The evening menu adds flatbreads, local beers and wine. Scheduled hours are 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Elia Athenian Grill
20 N. High St.
614.706.4273
Check out this fantastic new spot, offering authentic Greek street food including gyros and souvlakia in chicken, pork, vegetarian and bifteki. Their meats are not processed and do not have any hormones, MSG or GMOs. They are open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and hope to also add breakfast and dinner service. https://www.facebook.com/eliaatheniangrill/

Buckeye Bourbon House
36 E. Gay St.
614.456.2020
The new Buckeye Bourbon House is now open on Gay St. Stop in for your choice of more than 40 bourbon choices, bourbon cocktails, bourbon beer and more. You can also find a variety of craft beers and wines, plus small plates. https://www.facebook.com/BuckeyeBourbonHouse/ 

Sip & Shop
Every Saturday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Hills Market Downtown
Head to Hills for the best deal in town. Enjoy four samples of wines chosen by Hills' wine director for just $1. http://hillsmarket.com/downtown