April 14, 201015 yr From The Columbus Dispatch: New sponsors ride to Pelotonia's side The Pelotonia bicycle tour for cancer research at Ohio State University now has financial commitments worth more than $8 million, securing the event's future for at least five years. The funding, announced yesterday at Ohio State, replaces a similar amount that NetJets Inc., Pelotonia's first sponsor, withdrew last year. From Business First of Columbus: Huntington, Limited step up to back Pelotonia Corporate and community officials unveiled backers of this year’s Pelotonia, which last year raised more than $4.5 million for cancer research with the participation of more than 2,000 riders. The largest backers of Pelotonia, with $2.5 million pledges over five years, will be Columbus-based Huntington Bancshares Inc., Columbus-based Limited Brands Inc.’s charitable arm, and Richard and Peggy Santulli. Richard Santulli is the former CEO of NetJets Inc., the corporate jet operator based at Port Columbus International Airport that was Pelotonia’s chief backer in its inaugural year but reduced its commitment in the face of financial troubles. Other one-year cash donations are coming from: • The American Electric Power Foundation, which has pledged $250,000 for this year’s race. • The Nationwide Insurance Foundation, also donating $250,000. • Cardinal Health Inc., donating $100,000 along with medical supplies to stock first aid race stations. Pelotonia organizers said Columbus-based Chemical Abstracts Service once again is offering up in-kind support and the use of its lawn on Olentangy River Road to launch the race. Columbus-based homebuilder M/I Homes Inc. is providing funding to Pelotonia’s cycling team.
April 21, 201015 yr Rider, are you doing this ride? I'm looking for other people to ride with this year; I have one other that is interested. I plan on doing the full length.
April 22, 201015 yr Unfortunately no. Despite my screen-name, I don't do much bike riding. I just like reporting on these Central Ohio events. Congrats on your participation in this worthwhile charity Sherman. It looks like they are trying to do something good.
April 24, 201015 yr huntington is trying to get 1000 employees/relatives/customers to ride this year. also the entire executive staff is riding.
May 13, 201015 yr Over at Columbus Underground, Walker Evans has compiled an exhaustive list of festivals and events upcoming in Columbus and Central Ohio. He has each festival/event linked to its individual website. There are 43 events listed to date. Everything from the Hell City Tattoo Festival starting May 21 to the Circleville Pumpkin Show ending October 23. With the largest events of the Columbus Arts Festival, Red White & Boom, Jazz and Rib Fest, and The Ohio State Fair in between. Below is the link to the Columbus Underground posting: The 2010 Columbus Summer Festival Season
May 17, 201015 yr Photos from yesterday's Komen Race For The Cure in Downtown Columbus: Record Setting Crowd Raced for the Cure in 2010 On Saturday, a total of 50,286 people registered for the 18th Komen Columbus Race for the cure, topping last year’s participating crowd of 47,000. Over $2.5 million was raised by the effort, which will benefit breast cancer screening, treatment, education and research. The participation rate makes the Columbus race the third largest Komen Race for the Cure in the world. More photos: http://www.columbusunderground.com/record-setting-crowd-raced-for-the-cure-in-2010
May 18, 201015 yr Thanks for the link to the Festival thread on CU. ;) I've always felt that our impressive festival season is one thing that Columbus could stand to be more proud of. Anyway, really impressive turnout for Race for the Cure this past weekend. Always great to see so many show up for a great cause!
May 28, 201015 yr Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 - Vol. 2 Lots to do in Columbus on a Memorial Day weekend. Events and festivals ranging from the 1st Annual Columbus Beerfest going on at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Friday and Saturday to the long running Columbus Asian Festival over at Franklin Park on Saturday and Sunday.
June 4, 201015 yr <b>Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 - Vol. 3</b> Welcome Weekend! If you are looking to try out a new place, check out Mouton and Little Palace. They both opened their doors on June 1. Go to Wild Goose Creative on Thursday evening to hear some stories about Columbus at their Speak Easy event. Friday evening, Circus is having a benefit for Alix Reese. The Short North Yard Sale and Gallery Hop will be happening in the Short North on Saturday.... READ MORE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/columbus-mega-summer-weekend-2010-vol-3
June 11, 201015 yr Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 - Vol. 4 Highlights for this weekend in downtown Columbus include the City Hop, the Park Street Festival and CAPA's Summer Movie Series at the Ohio Theatre. For a trip outside Columbus try the Granville Art Affair Wine Festival. MORE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/columbus-mega-summer-weekend-2010-vol-4
June 19, 201014 yr Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 - Vol. 5 Pride Weekend is here! Events will be happening all weekend long. Pride Festival is mainly happening in Goodale Park, and the parade will be downtown on Saturday at noon. Several other festivals are happening this weekend, including the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, Juneteenth Celebration and Worthington Arts Festival. MORE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/columbus-mega-summer-weekend-2010-vol-5
June 25, 201014 yr You are invited to come to the Columbus, Ohio screening of Beyond the Motor City. The location and date/time is: June 29, 2010, 7 p.m. Gateway Film Center 1550 North High Street Columbus, Ohio www.gatewayfilmcenter.com Admission is free but space is limited. Please RSVP to 614-487-7506 or [email protected] See the postcard/flier at: http://freepdfhosting.com/b9c8bfd349.pdf Watch the preview of the film at: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/blueprintamerica/reports/beyond-the-motor-city/video-preview/861/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 25, 201014 yr Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 - Vol. 6 Big events on opposite sides of the downtown. To the north, at Goodale Park in Victorian Village, is the massive ComFest on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. To the south, in German Village, is the 51st Annual Haus und Garten Tour. And in between, for the soccer fanatic, is a great Saturday doubleheader at Crew Stadium. The 2:30pm U.S./Ghana match will be shown at the stadium. To be followed with the Columbus Crew returning to MLS action with a game against D.C. United at 7:30pm. And it’s Buck-a-Brat night too! MORE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/columbus-mega-summer-weekend-2010-vol-6
June 29, 201014 yr REMINDER!! IT IS THIS EVENING! Dear All Aboard Ohio members and friends: You are invited to come to the Columbus, Ohio screening of Beyond the Motor City. The location and date/time is: June 29, 2010, 7 p.m. Gateway Film Center 1550 North High Street Columbus, Ohio www.gatewayfilmcenter.com Admission is free but space is limited. Please RSVP to 614-487-7506 or [email protected] See the postcard/flier at: http://freepdfhosting.com/b9c8bfd349.pdf Watch the preview of the film at: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/blueprintamerica/reports/beyond-the-motor-city/video-preview/861/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 1, 201014 yr RED, WHITE & BOOM Fourth of July bash explodes into 30th year In its 30th year, Red, White & Boom represents one of the largest Midwestern fireworks displays - costing $525,000 to produce and drawing a half-million people Downtown. Entertainment at five stages thoughout Downtown on Friday from Noon until after the 10pm fireworks show. MAP OF RED, WHITE & BOOM SHOWING DOWNTOWN PARADE ROUTE, FIREWORKS LAUNCH SITE AND FIVE ENTERTAINMENT STAGES MORE: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/weekender/stories/2010/07/01/fourth-of-july-bash-explodes-into-30th-year.html?sid=101
July 3, 201014 yr Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 - Vol. 7 What to do in Columbus on a Fourth of July weekend? Besides lots of fireworks, of course. :wink: Well, there's the 25 year First Saturday of the Month tradition of the Short North Gallery Hop. There's the Fourth of July version of the Picnic with the Pops on the Chemical Abstracts lawn Saturday at 6pm. The Columbus Crew host the Chicago Fire at Crew Stadium on Saturday at 8pm, with fireworks after the game (naturally). And then there's that Short North twist on July 4th parades with the DooDah Parade on Sunday at 1pm. Celebrate your freedoms and have a Happy Fourth of July!!! MORE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/columbus-mega-summer-weekend-2010-vol-7
July 23, 201014 yr From Columbus Underground: Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 - Vol. 10 Highlighted by the 31st Annual Jazz & Ribs Festival all weekend long. It's located downtown along the riverfront at the North Bank Park and in the Arena District at the McFerson Commons Park.
July 28, 201014 yr The Ohio State Fair begins today and runs until August 8. MORE DETAILS AT: http://www.ohiostatefair.com/
August 6, 201014 yr From Columbus Underground: Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 - Vol. 12 The always popular Dublin Irish Festival kicks off Friday and lasts through Sunday. The Ohio State Fair continues through Sunday. And the first Summer Flea in the Short North on Sunday sounds pretty intriguing too.
August 17, 201014 yr Gay softball tournament visits city for first time Monday, August 16, 2010 By Jeffrey Sheban THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Columbus is playing host this week to a tournament said to be the largest gay sporting event ever played in Ohio. The 34th annual Gay Softball World Series will run Tuesday through Saturday on the 31 playing fields at Lou Berliner Park on the South Side. The event is taking place in Columbus for the first time, with the games free and open to the public. Previous host cities have included Chicago, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto. In addition to the on-field action, some of the 2,500 to 3,000 athletes on 148 teams from 37 cities will attend rallies; parties; and, on Tuesday, a Columbus Clippers baseball game. Full article and schedule of events: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/life/stories/2010/08/16/gay-softball-tournament-visits-city-for-first-time.html
August 20, 201014 yr Pelotonia's ascent: 4,000 riders, bigger goal Bike tour aims to raise $8 million to fight cancer Sunday, August 15, 2010 By Jeffrey Sheban, The Columbus Dispatch In just its second year, the Pelotonia Tour for cancer research has ditched the training wheels and strapped on booster rockets. Next weekend, organizers are expecting 4,000 or more bicyclists - up from 2,265 a year ago - to traverse four routes ranging from 23 miles to 180 miles between Columbus and Athens. "Growth is good," said Tom Lennox, a cancer survivor and executive director of Pelotonia, which raises money for Ohio State University's Comprehensive Cancer Center, including the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. "Everybody is getting on board." None more aggressively than Columbus' oldest bank. One in four Pelotonia riders will be wearing Team Huntington jerseys because of a major push by the 144-year-old financial institution to get 1,000 employees and their relatives behind the effort. (The number is well ahead of the 55 participants Huntington fielded last year.) Full article: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/08/15/pelotonia.html
August 27, 201014 yr From Columbus Underground: Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 - Vol. 15 The Columbus Crew will face FC Dallas at a special 4PM Saturday time to honor the founder of both teams, the late Lamar Hunt. The Lamar Hunt Legacy Day will feature an unveiling of a statue of Lamar Hunt prior to the game. Also on Saturday, Urban Scrawl takes over Dodge Park in Franklinton from Noon to 8PM. The Grandview Art Hop is also on Saturday from 5-9PM. The Obetz Zucchini Festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary at its new location in Obetz Memorial Park all weekend long. And if you haven't seen the broadway show Wicked at the Ohio Theatre yet, this weekend is your last chance to do it. It ends its month long run at the beautiful downtown theatre on Sunday.
September 3, 201014 yr From Columbus Underground: Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 - Vol. 16 The Ohio State Buckeyes started their 2010 season last night at the Shoe. The Columbus Clippers are ending their 2010 regular season on Friday (although they made the International League playoffs, so they'll have a few more games at Huntington Park). Also downtown is the long running Labor Day weekend tradition of the Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral on North High Street. That and the Short North Gallery Hop will make for a crowded intersection at High & Goodale. Along the riverfront in front of COSI, Waterfire and BalletMet are having a free performance Friday night at Geona Park. And inside COSI will be the Titanic exhibit which ends on Labor Day. And finally, the Bike the C-Bus tour will be on Saturday and the Wexner Center will be free on Sunday.
September 7, 201014 yr Cyclists tour neighborhood 'melting pot' Sunday, September 5, 2010 By Mary Beth Lane THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Bicyclists will tell you that there is something special about seeing a city from two wheels. About 400 of them did (on Saturday). They pedaled through the neighborhoods of Columbus, from one to another and then another, on a grand tour called Bike the C-Bus. From King-Lincoln to Woodland Park. Into Olde Towne East, German Village and the Brewery District. Through Downtown and the Arena District and across the river to Franklinton. Over to Harrison West and Victorian Village. Up through the University District and into Clintonville. Down to the Short North. Back to the historic Lincoln Theatre block of E. Long Street. Full article and slideshow: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/09/05/cyclists-tour-neighborhood-melting-pot.html?sid=101
September 17, 201014 yr Trio of festivities fuels lure of Downtown Independents' Day LOCATION: Gay Street and Pearl Alley - www.thisisindependent.com TIME: Saturday - noon to midnight India Festival LOCATION: Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St. - www.indiafestival.org TIME: Saturday - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Riverfront Art Festival LOCATION: Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St., near COSI Columbus - www.riverfrontartfestival.com TIMES: Friday - 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday - noon to 10 p.m.; and Sunday - noon to 5 p.m. And for sports fans, OSU hosts OU on Saturday at Noon at Ohio Stadium while the Columbus Crew host the Seattle Sounders at 7:30PM at Crew Stadium.
September 23, 201014 yr Free concert for OSU students on Friday night. OSU Welcome Week Concert 2010 with Weezer Fri Sep 24, 2010 - 7:00 PM Location: South Oval Rain Location: Schottenstein Center MORE: http://ouab.osu.edu/view_event.aspx?id=646
September 26, 201014 yr Author ooo wee ooo u look just like buddy holly! ah the 90's... i remember up in the clev i saw hole at the agora and weezer at peabodys on the same night back then. goodtimes. :banger:
October 1, 201014 yr Columbus Alive is throwing the last outdoor music festival of the season this Saturday, Oct. 2 at South Campus Gateway. It's called Rocktoberfest, and it's doubling as the release party for their latest Columbus music compilation CD. The (FREE) album features 16 cool Columbus acts, eight of which will perform from 3-11 p.m. Saturday at the (FREE) concert. PBR purchases will support Columbus Music Co-op. Full coverage at Columbus Alive.
February 17, 201114 yr Hope to see some UOers here next Thursday. Franklinton Cycleworks is going to have a W Broad St presence across from Tommy's Diner and next to The Florentine. Support the West Side at a South Side establishment and feel extra good about it(which won't be tough to do with their beer selection). http://www.franklintoncycleworks.com/home.html
February 24, 201114 yr I'm probably going to be working really late tomorrow night :( It sounds like a lot of fun.
March 5, 201114 yr This seems like an appropriate time to begin the 2011 Festival and Event thread for the Columbus and Central Ohio area. Winter is fading away and Spring is around the corner. So let's start with some information on the internationally recognized event that takes over Downtown Columbus this time of year: The Arnold. Formerly known as The Arnold Classic. Now known as The Arnold Sports Festival. Locally known as simply The Arnold. Whatever you call it, its big! Here is The Arnold Sports Festival website. Here is The Arnold page from The Columbus Dispatch for some additional background. If The Arnold isn't enough, Short North's monthly Gallery Hop is also on Saturday. When the Arnold and the Gallery Hop are added together, it makes for an amazing night. And for those with green thumbs, the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show continues at the State Fairgrounds until Sunday. More about these events, and many more, at Columbus Underground.
March 5, 201114 yr I forgot to mention one other big event happening in Columbus this weekend: The state high-school wrestling tournament. This is the first of three late winter/early spring state high school tournaments that are held at The Schott/Value City Arena on the OSU campus. The girls high-school basketball tournament and the boys high-school basketball tournament will be held here later this month. Here's an article about the wrestling tournament from the Dispatch. Also, an amusing article about what happens when "The Arnold" arrives at The Arnold: Arnold Sports Festival: Schwarzenegger focus of every eye, camera Saturday, March 5, 2011 02:53 AM By Josh Jarman, THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH As if moving in the eye of a storm, Arnold Schwarzenegger walked through a crowd of thousands of awe-struck fans yesterday, lending his unique star power to the Columbus sports festival that bears his name. Legions of excited spectators shouted and waved pictures to be autographed. Grown men and women were brought to near tears by a handshake or photo opportunity as Schwarzenegger walked through the Greater Columbus Convention Center to kick off the Arnold Sports Festival. The festival runs through Sunday and includes dozens of events at locations across the city, including the convention center and Veterans Memorial. READ MORE: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2011/03/05/schwarzenegger-focus-of-every-eye-camera.html?sid=101 Plus a slideshow of Arnold at the Arnold
March 6, 201114 yr Plenty of meat-heads and bronzed blond women who are twice my shoulder width were walking around yesterday. I'm staying a little ways up north away from all the hub-bub.
March 8, 201114 yr The Arnold was great and I should be blogging about it soon on my festival blog. In the meantime, here's a list of 2011 festivals in Ohio - they've never stopped for the winter...they've just slowed down a bit. http://ohiofestivals.net/?page_id=173 Enjoy!
March 8, 201114 yr Thanks! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 16, 201114 yr It's half way over, yes, but there are numerous events still going on to celebrate this most urbane mode of transportation. That includes Columbus' 2nd World Naked Bike Ride in June (the only C in which to participate). If that's a little too risqué for you there's a ride this Saturday on the 21st in Highland West (east Hilltop) where riders tend to wear clothing. http://highlandwestneighborsassociation.ning.com/events/tour-de-highland-west-1 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=166958636697308
June 2, 201114 yr Its not officially summer yet. But the Central Ohio festival season starts in earnest this weekend. The 50th anniversary of The Columbus Arts Festival takes place on June 3-5 in the Discovery District of Downtown Columbus. The Columbus Arts Festival will run from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. After a three year run in the Discovery District to make way for downtown riverfront construction, organizers plan to move the event back to the Columbus Riverfront in 2012. Rounding out the art scene this weekend is the Short North's monthly gallery hop on Saturday. Multiple sporting events from large to small are also around the area. From the nationally televised Memorial Golf Tournament in Dublin, to the Ohio High School Baseball Tournament at Huntington Park in Downtown Columbus, to the Ohio High School Track and Field Championships at the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the Ohio State University campus, to the Downtown Kickball League at the newly opened Columbus Commons Park in Downtown Columbus.
June 4, 201114 yr Rounding out the art scene this weekend is the Short North's monthly gallery hop on Saturday. Five Stops for Gallery Hop - June 2011 By Walker Evans, Columbus Underground June 4, 2011 - 9:00am Gallery Hop is upon us once again, and as always, there’s plenty of things to see and places to visit. We’ve decided to distill the Gallery Hop experience down and provide a quick pick for five visits to add to your list if you’re planning on hitting the Short North this evening. READ MORE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/five-stops-for-gallery-hop-june-2011
June 4, 201114 yr The Arnold Sports Festival post is up. http://ohiofestivals.net/?p=623 Enjoy! It seemed like there wasnt as many celebrities this year but I did go on Sunday, probably the lamest day.
June 6, 201114 yr For those wondering if The Arnold's personal scandal will be imperiling next year's "The Arnold" in Columbus - the answer appears to be "no". The 'Arnold' will be back despite scandal Friday, May 27, 2011 By Dean Narciso, THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH As advance-sale invitations are mailed for next year's Arnold Sports Festival, organizers say they're not changing anything, even as personal scandal envelopes its iconic namesake. In fact, the Arnold Classic sports-festival concept plans to expand internationally. "We've gotten a lot of pressure to globalize the event," said Jim Lorimer, a local attorney and co-creator of the event with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Lorimer spoke to his longtime friend last week and confirmed that the former bodybuilder, California governor and movie star will host the Arnold Europe Classic in October in Madrid and commit to Brazil and Moscow versions in subsequent years. READ MORE: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2011/05/27/the-arnold-will-be-back-despite-scandal.html
June 6, 201114 yr A very quick moving and severe thunderstorm blew through the Columbus Arts Festival in downtown Columbus on Saturday. The Columbus Arts Festival posted photos of the storm and the aftermath on its Facebook page. More photos at their facebook page here DURING THE STORM THE AFTERMATH The Arts Festival is organzing a relief fund for the artists affected by the storm. More info in this article from The Dispatch: Relief fund to assist festival artists whose works were destroyed in storm - Tents of several vendors were smashed by Saturday weather
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