Downtown Living Blog

Capital Crossroads SID Notes

Each year, Capital Crossroads presents several awards at their annual meeting held in November, one each for Aesthetic Contribution, Outstanding Service and Outstanding Achievement. Please send your nominations for these categories to Kacey Campbell at KACampbell@sidservices.com by October 8. Nominees must be located within the SID boundaries (see http://www.downtowncolumbus.com/docs/Crossroads%202007%20Boundary.pdf for boundaries) and be for work done within the last year.

Pearl Market

Pearl Market is only around a few more weeks! Stop by this Friday for a wide array of fall produce and decor, including hand-painted gourds and wreaths. And on Tuesday, come check out the fresh apple cider and several varieties of delicious apples.

For more information, contact Kacey Campbell at 614.645.5095 or kacampbell@sidservices.com, or visit http://pearl-market.downtowncolumbus.com .

News and Notes

Once again this year, plan to celebrate Columbus over Columbus Day weekend with Experience Columbus Days. During the weekend of October 10 - 13, take advantage of 50% off admission to Columbus' best attractions and 25% off Dine Originals Columbus restaurants. Visit http://ExperienceColumbusDays.com to get your discount flyer. You can use it as often as you'd like throughout the weekend. Participating downtown attractions include: BalletMet, Columbus Historical Society, Columbus Landmarks Foundation, Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus Santa Maria, COSI Columbus, Franklin Park Conservatory, Kelton House Museum & Garden, North Market, Ohio Statehouse and Thurber House.

The Capitol Square Foundation and the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board have opened nominations for the "Great Ohioan" Award, which commemorates special Ohioans who have played a significant role in an event or series of events of lasting significance in world, American or Ohio history. Additional criteria include being born in Ohio or having lived in Ohio for a minimum of five years and at least 25 years having passed since the event in which the nominee participated occurred. For a complete explanation of the nomination process and to get a nomination form, visit http://www.capitolsquarefoundation.org/great_ohioan.htm . All citizens, including teachers and students, are encouraged to participate in the nomination process. The deadline for nominations is Monday, December 1, 2008. The Capitol Square Foundation will select two nominees from each category to submit for selection to the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board; recipients will be announced and recognized in early 2009.

The Greater Columbus Arts Council is hosting their 2008 Public Forum entitled "Integrating Public Art into City Design." The event looks at how a city can and whether it should integrate public art into city planning. Maurice Cox, Director of Design for the National Endowment for the Arts, will address that issue.
Friday, October 17, 8:30 - 10 am
BalletMet Performance Space, 322 Mt. Vernon Ave.
There is no cost to attend, but anyone wishing to speak must register in advance by contacting Jennifer Sadler at jsadler@gcac.org or 614.224.2606 x811 by October 14.

Restaurant Reminders

Experience Columbus Days offers 25% off Dine Originals Columbus restaurants. Participating downtown restaurants include: Blackcreek Bistro (614.246.9662), Due Amici (614.224.9373), Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus (614.228.0500), Milo's Deli & Cafe (614.224.0104) and Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails (614.221.8300). To get your discount flyer, which can be used as frequently as you wish during the weekend of October 10 - 13, visit http://www.ExperienceColumbusDays.com .

Special Events

NPR's Talk of the Nation Broadcast, Live from WOSU@COSI
Wednesday, October 8, 2 - 4 pm
COSI Columbus
333 W. Broad St.
This event is presented by WOSU Public Media, the Columbus Metropolitan Club and NPR. NPR's nationally-syndicated midday news talk program, Talk of the Nation, will broadcast live from WOSU@COSI for an election-themed program. A question and answer session featuring WOSU's Fred Andrle and Talk of the Nation host Neal Conan will take place immediately following the broadcast until 5 pm. The program will examine the presidential campaign and how Ohio is once again a key battleground state in the national election. Be part of the live studio audience; the event is no-cost, but registration is required and seating is limited. For more information or to register, visit http://www.wosu.org/totn or call 614.292.9678.

In Living Pink
Franklin Park Conservatory
Friday, October 10, 7 - 11 pm
This event benefits the Young Survival Coalition - Central Ohio Chapter, which addresses the needs of young women with breast cancer. The cost is 60.00 per person or 100.00 per couple. Come enjoy a live and silent auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar; pink attire is encouraged.
To register online, to preview the auctions or to make a donation, visit http://www.youngsurvival.org/en/in-living-pink/columbus-2008/

2008 Haunted Statehouse Tours
The Ohio Statehouse
October 17 - 18 and October 24 - 25; tours depart every half hour between 7 pm and 10 pm
The Ohio Statehouse has kicked off ticket sales for the 2008 Haunted Statehouse Tours. This event has sold out during the previous three years. Guests enjoy a combination of history and legend in this special family-friendly (10 and older) haunted tour. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.statehouseshop.com (click "holiday"); by visiting the Statehouse Museum Shop on the ground floor of the Ohio Statehouse; or by calling 614.728.9234.

Arts Calendar

Columbus Days Tours A Citywide Celebration; Ohio Statehouse; October 2 - 5; ohiostatehouse.org

Exhibit: Faculty Biennial; Columbus College of Art & Design; October 3 - December 6; ccad.edu

Bargain Box; Veterans Memorial; October 4; fcvm.com

Carpe Diem String Quartet: From Silk to Steel; Columbus Dance Theatre; October 4; carpediemstringquartet.com

CityMusic: Liadan; Columbus Performing Arts Center; October 4; CityMusicColumbus.net

Columbus Prayer Summit; Veterans Memorial; October 4; fcvm.com

Dueling at the Dock; Santa Maria; October 4; santamaria.org

Mid-Ohio Con; Greater Columbus Convention Center; October 4 - 5; midohiocon.com

Sesame Street: The Body; COSI Columbus; October 4, 2008 - January 4, 2009; cosi.org

Carpe Diem String Quartet: Digital Revolution; COSI Columbus; October 5; carpediemstringquartet.com

Carpe Diem String Quartet: From Silk to Steel; COSI Columbus; October 5; carpediemstringquartet.com

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5-K; COSI Columbus; October 5; CANCER.ORG/STRIDESONLINE

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra: Pianist Conrad Tao; Southern Theatre; October 5; promusicacolumbus.org

Robin Williams; Palace Theatre; October 5; ticketmaster.com

Kiwanis College Fair; Veterans Memorial; October 7; fcvm.com

CAPA: Down by the Riverside; Ohio Theatre; October 8; capa.com

Michael W. Smith & Steven Curtis Chapman; Palace Theatre; October 9; ticketmaster.com

BalletMet: Dracula; Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center; October 10 - 18; balletmet.org

Exhibit: Murray Jones: Unfolding Vision; Columbus Museum of Art; October 10, 2008 - March 1, 2009; columbusmuseum.org

Ship Anniversary Party; Santa Maria; October 10; santamaria.org

ZZ Top; Palace Theatre; October 10; ticketmaster.com

Margaret Cho; Palace Theatre; October 11; ticketmaster.com

Universal Light Expo; Veterans Memorial; October 12 - 12; fcvm.com

Big Picture Lecture Series: Ron Pizutti; Columbus Museum of Art; October 12; columbusmuseum.org

CityMusic: Cavani String Quartet; Athletic Club of Columbus; October 12; CityMusicColumbus.net

Columbus Guitar Society: Stanley Yates and the Cavani Quartet; Athletic Club of Columbus; October 12; columbusguitarsociety.org

3rd Annual OOVAR Show; Columbus Metropolitan Library; October 13 - November 29; oac.state.oh.us

Columbus Day Wreath Laying Ceremony; Columbus City Hall; October 13; columbusitalianfestival.com

Broadway Across America-Columbus: Frost Nixon; Palace Theatre; October 14 - 19; broadwayacrossamerica.co