Sunday October 2, 2011
Fall brings cooler temps, changing leaves and...more festivals! This month there is Halloween merriment, fall fun and celebrations of the arts. One of my favorite events is the Fall Harvest Jamboree put on by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.
This event always has great activities including a hay ride, pumpkin patch and straw maze. Kids get to pick out their very own pumpkin and the best part is admission is FREE! Parking is $5 which is a small price to pay for so much fun. My family and I go every year and I can tell you from experience families should plan for extra time at the petting zoo. So many cute little animals! Also, try to hit the event before the Ohio State game starts, the attractions get crowded after the game lets out.
Other festivals this month include the Columbus Italian Festival, Circleville Pumpkin Show and the Ohio Film and Music Festival. The Italian Festival has a world record meatball and the Circleville has record breaking pumpkins - sounds like a banner month for Central Ohio!
Don't miss the other great things happening this month:
Mamapalooza Columbus Harvest Festival 2011
October 15, 2011
Saturday noon-5 p.m.
$5
Whole Kids Pediatrics & Yoga
614-370-1209 1335 Dublin Rd., Grandview
Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival
October 14-16, 2011
Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, 43812
800-877-1830
Historic Roscoe Village
Cabbage and Greens 2011 Neighborhood Festival
October 22, 2011
New Harvest Cafe and Gallery & Urban Arts Center
Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
1675 Arlington Ave. NE, Columbus, 43211
614-447-8810
Wednesday September 21, 2011
This weekend tween hearts will flutter and Columbus area families will venture out to the home of Les and Abigail Wexner to celebrate the 14th annual New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix and Family Day to raise money for the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence. Over 15,000 people are expected to attend the festivities that will include a big time concert with Big Time Rush.
Oh, oh, oh oh oh...
The concert starts at 11 a.m. and they are joined by New Hollow and Greyson Chance. If screaming at the appearance of color coordinated crooners is not your thing, there are plenty of other family activities including carnival rides, arts and crafts, pig races, dog shows and opportunities for kids to try their hand at archery.
In addition to the concert, the Grand Prix will command the attention of everyone as top riders compete in the international sanctioned event. Keep an eye out for the six Olympians:
Norman Dello Joio, Individual Bronze Medal, 1992 Barcelona Games; Mario DesLauriers, Team Member Representing Canada at 1984 Los Angeles Games; Margie Engle, Team Member, 2000 Sydney Games; Leslie Howard, Team Silver Medal, 1996 Atlanta Games, Team Gold Medal, 1984 Los Angeles Games; Beezie Madden, Individual Bronze Medal, 2008 Beijing Games, Team Silver Medal, 2004 Athens Games; McLain Ward, Team Gold Medal, 2004 Athens Games and seven members of the United States Pan American Show Jumping Team:
Beezie Madden, McLain Ward and Christine McCrea and alternates Margie Engle, Kent Farrington, Mario Deslauriers and Kate Levy.
The festivities begin at 10 a.m., the concert begins at 11 a.m. and the Grand Prix begins at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for ages 13 and up.
Saturday September 10, 2011
Where were you? How did you find out?
Ten years later people still ask that question. I think it's a bit of therapy, talking about how life changed. So many of us were doing ordinary things - sending the kids off to school, heading off to work, running errands...That is part of what makes the day's events so extraordinary. A ordinary day that went so wrong.
After talking with a lot of people about what they were doing then and how they'd mark this 10th anniversary I have found that people still have that community spirit that surged in the days after the attack. Many plan to volunteer in community service projects, others plan to honor our troops and first responders. Here a few of the events in the Columbus area this weekend:
Kevin McGuire 9/11 Memorial Concert
September 11, 2011
Sunday 3 p.m.
$30
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E. Broad St., Columbus
614-221-4848
Kevin McGuire, Broadway star of Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, and The Secret Garden performs with The David Tolley Trio in "A Celebration Of The American Spirit." Proceeds go to the 9/11 memorial fund.
OHIO INTERFAITH PRAYER SERVICE
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Free
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ohio Statehouse Atrium
1 Capital Square, Columbus
614-728-4185
The Interfaith Prayer service is designed to "pray for all who are affected, honor the response, promote peace and foster unity." The event is co-sponsored by the Columbus Jewish Federation, Columbus Metropolitan Area Church Council, Council on American Islamic Relations - Ohio, Interfaith, Association of Central Ohio, Ohio Council of Churches and Ohio Jewish Communities.
Take a look at September 11th, events and memorials around the country courtesy of our Manhattan Guide Pamela Skillings.
Thursday September 1, 2011
Good Bye Summer! The hundreds of school buses making the daily trek to and from school started the slow death of the fun season while Labor Day Weekend throws dirt on it. All that is left is Christmas items going on sale in stores...wait...I just saw that today!
The 90 degree temps this weekend belie the simple truth - soon it will be time to bring out the sweaters and get ready to hunker down. BUT before we say goodbye, let's get in a few good thrills:
Greek Festival - Experience the Greek culture with food, music, history and more.
Short North Gallery Hop - A monthly treat, check out the the sights, sounds and fun of the Short North neighborhood.
Sunbury Antique & Flea Market and Ox Roast - The name says it all! Hit the area for shopping and ox!
This is also the last weekend for free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art. Don't miss it!
