Downtown Living Blog

Traffic Alert

Franklinton 5K
The Franklinton 5K will take place on Sunday, October 30 at 10 a.m. Motorists should expect delays along the following route:
Start near the intersection of W. Broad St. and Anson St.; east on W. Broad St.; south on Belle St.; west on W. Town St.; north on W. Park Ave.; and east on W. Broad St. to finish at Anson St.

I-71 Ramp Closures
The following ramps are now closed as part of the I-71/670 Columbus Crossroads project.

The entrance ramp from Broad St. to I-71 north and I-670 west is closed to allow two through lanes of traffic during construction and provide safe, adequate room for the construction workers. The detour is Broad St. west to 4th St., north to I-670 east to I-71 north. This closure will be in place through 2013.

The exit ramp from I-71 north to I-670 west is closed to begin construction of a crossover shift in the I-670 travel pattern. The detour is I-70 west to 315 north. This closure will be in place through November 2012.

The entrance ramp from Jack Gibbs Blvd. to I-670 west is closed to begin construction of a crossover shift in the I-670 travel pattern. The detour is Cleveland Ave. south to Mt. Vernon Ave., west to 4th St., north to I-670 West. Another detour is north on Cleveland Ave., west on 5th Ave. to I-670 west. This closure will be in place through November 2012.

If you use these ramps, please plan ahead, consider alternate routes and allow extra time for your commute.

For more information on the Columbus Crossroads project, visit the Ohio Department of Transportation site at http://www.dot.state.oh.us/projects/71670/Pages/default.aspx.

SID Notes

Recycling Materials Available
If your office needs recycling posters to boost "green" efforts and morale, Capital Crossroads SID is currently offering professional-looking promotional materials to match your office's recycling needs. With financial support from the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, Capital Crossroads offers posters, flyers, stickers and door hangers, which are both functional and attractive. Whether you need stickers to hand out to kids who visit your office, door hangers to signify your office's recycling guru, or a poster to educate workers on what gets in and what stays out of the recycling bin, Capital Crossroads can help. Contact Melanie Houston at mjhouston@sidservices.com or 614.645.5256 to order specific items, which can be mailed or delivered to your office.

Tell Us Your Thoughts
Capital Crossroads SID encourages you to tell us what you think about our service. Follow this link: http://www.downtowncolumbus.com/survey where you will find our member satisfaction survey.

Pearl Market
Pearl Market wraps up on October 28, so you want to make sure to stop by for one last perusal of the wide array of produce and vendors. Fill your shopping bag with carrots, apples, fresh herbs, potatoes, tomatoes, squash, beans, jam, honey, eggs, coffee, bread, baked goods, hand-made soaps and lotions, and much more. After your grocery list is complete, don't forget to stop by the other many merchants to pick up something special for yourself, including dresses, sweaters, jewelry, candles, pottery, caffeinated products, flowers and some lunch.

The following vendors are expected for Friday, October 28: Ale's Peruvian House, Backroom Coffee Roasters, Becky Counts Applique, Bergefurd's Farm Market, Brigner Ridge, CaffeineDaddy.com, Christian Science Reading Room; Cindy's Handmade Originals, Cookie Glass, Daniel Posani, Giant Eagle Gift Card Gallery, Global Clothing by Carol, Gourmet Candy by Karen, Great Harvest Bread Co., Green Handle Designs, Hausfrau Cottage Bakery, J. Dixon Enterprises; J & R Bakery, Kathleen Designs, Let Us Eat Cupcakes, MyCuteJewels; Ohio Farm Direct, Red Snapper, Shepherd's Corner, Shirley's Sweet Potato Pies, Simply Good Granola, Sundog Specialty Crops, Tatoheads, The Bagel Tree, The Polish Pottery Shop, The Sweater Lady, Veggielicious, and Wishwell Farms.

If you have a great business idea, consider joining the Market as a vendor; it's a great way to give your idea a try. Vendor applications are still being accepted. For more information or to download a vendor application, visit http://www.downtowncolumbus.com/pearlmarket.

News and Notes

MyColumbus App
The MyColumbus app, which was released earlier this year for the iPhone is now available for Android. This app combines four mail Columbus websites and tools: Columbus 311 (call center that provides a way for residents to submit a request for City Services), GreenSpot (a resource for Columbus residents, business and communities to learn about living and working greener), Get Active Columbus (provides tips and resources for families about how to get active in Columbus), and My Neighborhood (interactive map that provides Columbus residents with quick, easy access to information about city services and facilities). http://mayor.columbus.gov/initiatives.aspx?id=43885&menu_id=528

Columbus Gets Recognition
Two recent magazine articles demonstrate more of what is great about living in Columbus. Forbes Magazine ranked Columbus the number two city in the nation for working moms, based on women's earnings, safety, school districts and more. http://www.forbes.com/pictures/lml45ghdg/no-2-columbus-oh. While golf.com has ranked Columbus the number two golf city in America. http://www.golf.com/golf/gallery/article/0,28242,1681840-10,00.html

Athletic Club of Columbus on National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places has approved The Athletic Club of Columbus to the list, as of September 29, 2011. The Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board nominated the property in July.

NCAA Men's 2012 Basketball Championship Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the NCAA Men's 2012 Basketball Championship second and third round games are now on sale. Visit http://www.ncaa.com/mbbtickets to purchase your tickets for March Madness in Columbus at Nationwide Arena. All Session Ticket Prices are 255.00 or 225.00 depending on seat location.

CD101 Poster Calendar Contest
CD101 is sponsoring its annual Poster Calendar Contest. In 2012 they are celebrating the Columbus Bicentennial, so artwork should celebrate all that makes Columbus, Columbus. The top three artists will win cash prizes and their artwork will be printed and displayed throughout the city. Artwork is due to the CD101 station at 1036 S. Front St. by 5:30 p.m. on November 4. http://www.cd101.com

Special Events

Art in the Halls: Hispanic Heritage Month
Through October 30
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, 111 Liberty St., Suite 100
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, MORPC's Art in the Halls program will feature art exhibits throughout the building by some of central Ohio's finest Latino artists, including Andrew J. Tonn, Wladimir Munoz, Vrindarani Munoz, Kristin Ramos, Rosa Rojas, Kenneth Ramos and Jose Bastidas. http://www.morpc.org

Hungry Planet: Local Food, Global View
Through November 6
Franklin Park Conservatory
This exhibit allows guests to explore local and global food culture through art and horticulture displays, hands-on children's activities and a full menu of programs for all ages. See what families eat around the world; share a photograph of your family with a week's worth of groceries and be part of the exhibition; reflect on American diets through a three-dimensional juried art show; wander through an outdoor fantasy garden of blown glass pumpkins, gourds, fruits and vegetables, leading to the Conservatory Hot Shop; and tour the expansive edible garden displays at the Scotts Miracle-Gro Community Garden Campus. http://fpconservatory.org/hungryplanet.htm

Fresh A.I.R. Gallery Exhibit: Medicine Man by Calen Pick
Now through November 18
Calen Pick of Bozeman, Montana creates artwork primarily in oil paintings and explains his art as an integral part of his recovery from schizoaffective disorder. Calen's mother, Jessie Close, who has experienced the effects of bipolar disorder, has teamed up with her sister and Calen's aunt, Oscar-nominated actress Glenn Close, to dispel the stigma and educate the community about mental illness through their national anti-stigma campaign called BringChange2Mind. http://www.bringchange2mind.org http://www.southeastinc.com/freshair

Down on Town: OSU Department of Art Faculty Exhibition
Now through December 9
Reception: October 27, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
OSU Urban Arts Space
The OSU Urban Arts Space welcomes Down on Town: OSU Department of Art Faculty Exhibition, featuring 24 current full-time, tenured and tenure-track faculty at The Ohio State University. This event is no cost and open to all. http://www.uas.osu.edu/exhibition/osu-department-art-faculty-show

Columbus Jazz Orchestra's "Lights, Camera, Action!" featuring Kevin Eubanks
October 26 - 30; Wednesday - Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday - Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Southern Theatre
The Jazz Arts Group kicks off the new Swingin' with the CJO season with "Lights, Camera, Action!," a night of music from beloved TV shows and classic theme songs performed by Columbus Jazz Orchestra. The spotlight will also shine on acclaimed jazz guitarist and former Tonight Show bandleader, Kevin Eubanks. http://www.jazzartsgroup.org

Cultural Arts Center's Conversation & Coffee
October 27, noon
Cultural Arts Center, 3rd Floor
This event features Char Norman, Fiber Sculpture. http://www.CulturalArtsCenterOnline.org

Highball Halloween
October 28, 5 p.m. - 1 a.m.
High St. at Fifth Ave. in the Short North Arts District
The cost is just 5.00 for the city's most acclaimed Halloween party. Enjoy the Dogtober Halloween Costume Contest, the Couture Runway Show, the General Public Costume Contest and BalletMet Transformation.

In Living Pink Gala
October 28, 7 p.m.
The River Club at Confluence Park
Help support young women with breast cancer by attending this casino-themed gala. The evening will feature emcee, Gail Hogan, heavy hors d'oeuvres, specialty cocktails, a champagne toast, a cash bar along with two drink vouchers per ticket holder, music and a live auction. http://www.ysc.convio.net/site/Calendar?id=100341&view=Detail

Through Their Eyes: An Insiders' Perspective
October 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1111 E. Broad St.
The City of Columbus Community Relations Commission presents this panel, which will feature individuals who have accessed mental health, offender re-entry and homelessness services. Bring your lunch and join the panel as they discuss issues impacting our community.

THE TALE OF THE WICKED
October 30, 3 p.m.
Kelton House Museum
Kelton House Museum will present THE TALE OF THE WICKED, an adaptation of the Broadway musical WICKED created especially for children by the Imaginating Dramatics Company. The musical play tells what happened before Dorothy skipped down the yellow brick road and includes all the beautiful Stephen Schwartz music. It is appropriate for children four and older. Tickets are 6.00 for adults and 4.00 for children. Reservations are required. Call 614.464.2022 or visit http://www.keltonhouse.com.

Cultural Arts Center's Conversation & Coffee
November 3, noon
Cultural Arts Center, 3rd Floor
This event features Jay Burton Weaver, The Art of Becoming a Weaver. http://www.CulturalArtsCenterOnline.org

Fund Your Business
November 3, 8 - 10:30 a.m.
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Session 1, presented by Brad Martyn, Founder and Managing Partner of Focus CFO, covers "Inside" Capital - generating cash flow within your organization. Session 2, presented by Hugh Cathey, Principal at Columbus Partners, covers "Outside" Capital - how to find an investor and alternative forms of funding. Registration is no-cost for Columbus Business First subscribers or 69.00 for non-subscribers, which includes a light breakfast and digital subscription to Columbus Business First. Email Melissa Price at mprice@bizjournals.com or call 614.220.5436 to register.

Annual Holiday Ceramics Sale
November 4, 5 - 9 p.m.
Cultural Arts Center
This annual holiday ceramics sale features work by faculty and students, including soup tureen, soup bowls (10.00 with soup tasting) and a soup cookbook made specifically for this event. http://www.culturalartscenteronline.org/

Civil War Sesquicentennial Program
November 5, 10 a.m. - noon
Kelton House Museum and Garden
The Kelton House will present Finding Your Past: Basic Training for Your Civil War Ancestor Research. Begin your journey back to the time of the Civil War to find your ancestors. You will learn the basics of genealogical research using a variety of resources. Tickets cost 5.00 per person. Call 614.464.2022 for reservations. http://www.keltonhouse.com

MadLab Presents: The Return of 24!
November 5, 8 p.m.
MadLab Theatre & Gallery
MadLab will present The Return of 24!, six plays written, rehearsed and performed within 24 hours. Tickets cost 12.00, 10.00 for students and seniors, and 8.00 for MadLab members. Call 614.221.5418 or visit http://www.madlab.net.

Bioscience Manufacturing Orientation
November 7 at 1 p.m., 9 at 9 a.m., 15 at 9 a.m., 16 at 1 p.m., 17 at 1 p.m. and 18 at 9 a.m.
Columbus State Conference Center, 315 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus State Bioscience is a no-cost 19-credit hour program for unemployed and underemployed adults interested in starting a career in the booming field of bioscience. These dates are for orientations for classes starting in January. http://www.cscc.edu/workforce/bio/

Best Places to Work Awards Program
November 9, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency
Columbus Business First's Best Places to Work program recognizes the top companies in Central Ohio based on workplace satisfaction surveys. The keynote will be delivered by Beth Thomas, managing director, Sequent, and author of Powered by Happy. Tickets are 60.00 per person or 650.00 for a table of 10. Register online at http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/event/35821.

Screening of American Teacher
November 9, 6 - 8 p.m.
OSU Urban Arts Space
The OSU Urban Arts Space will host a screening of American Teacher, a film that "tells the collective story by and about those closest to the issues in our educational system, the 3.2 million teachers who spend every day in classrooms across the country." This event is no-cost and open to all; donations are accepted, with proceeds benefiting The Teacher Salary Project. http://www.uas.osu.edu

The Citadel: Birth of the LeVeque Tower
November 9, 7:30 p.m.
Drexel Theatre
Following the 7:30 p.m. screening of The Citadel: Birth of the LeVeque Tower, the Drexel Theatre will hold a Q&A session with the film's director, Seth Moherman, and architect, Robert D. Loversridge, Jr., President and CEO of Schooley Caldwell Associates. The film tells the story of the iconic building that has defined Columbus' skyline for more than 80 years, the LeVeque Tower. Tickets are 8.50 (6.50 for students and seniors) and include admission to the film and the post-screening Q&A. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 614.231.1050, online at http://www.Drexel.net or at the Drexel Theatre Box Office (2254 E. Main St.).

One Night Only
November 10, 5:30 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre
The Jazz Arts Group promises an unprecedented musical journey, showcasing great Columbus musicians performing distinctly American styles, with jazz. Blues, soul and folk music. One Night Only celebrates Columbus at its best, with good friends, delicious food and great music, all to support the mission and music of Columbus' Jazz Arts Group. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with food, drink, a silent auction and great music; continues at 7:30 p.m. with the One Night Only concert on the Lincoln's main stage; and concludes at 9 p.m. with dancing and desserts at the after-party in the ballroom and Jazz Academy. All-access passes are 125.00 per person, while concert and after-party tickets are 75.00 per person. Reservations can be made by phone at 614.294.5200 x 110 or by visiting http://www.jazzartsgroup.org.

MadLab: 6 in 60: Hits
November 11, 8 p.m. and November 18, 8 p.m.
MadLab Theatre & Gallery
MadLab will present 6 in 60: Hits, the best of 3 in 30, six of the all-time favorite short plays in the history of the 3 in 30 series. Tickets cost 12.00, 10.00 for students and seniors and 8.00 for MadLab members. Call 614.221.5418 or visit http://www.madlab.net.

PBJ & Jazz
November 12, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (two performances)
Lincoln Theatre Ballroom
This Jazz Academy's PBJ & Jazz concert series event features Vernon Hairston Trio. The concert is 5.00 per person with a family maximum of 20.00. Children receive a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, juice and a cookie. http://www.jazzartsgroup.org

Restaurant Reminders

Zoup!
41 S. High St.
Zoup! will opening on November 10 in the Huntington Center, offering more than 100 kinds of soup. Twelve varieties will rotate on the menu daily, including at least one low-fat, vegetarian, dairy-free and spicy. Each order is served with freshly baked bread. Zoup! will also offer great salads and sandwiches. They will be open Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

J. Gumbo's
31 E. Gay St.
614.469.9900
The good folks at J. Gumbo's loves Pearl Market and is offering this special to Pearl Market shoppers: stop in after making a purchase at Pearl Market on Friday, October 28 and receive 1.00 off your purchase when you demonstrate that you have purchased something at Pearl Market.

Retail Notes

Hills Market Coming Downtown
Downtown Columbus will be getting a 12,000 square foot, full-service grocery store in the spring of 2012. Hills Market Downtown will be located at 95 N. Grant Ave. with offerings much like those at their store in the Worthington Hills area. This will include a large selection of grocery, pantry and household items, specialty products, a deli counter, a seafood and butcher shop, a large selection of beer and wine, and many hot and cold prepared items, a bakery and coffee shop. Dining areas and bars planned for both inside and outside the store, and off street parking will be available. http://www.hillsonthego.com

Crimson Design Fall Sale
51 N. Pearl St.
Now through October 31, enjoy 35 percent all accessories and artwork at the Crimson Design showroom. Furniture is marked an additional 10 percent of already discounted prices. http://www.crimsondesigngroup.com

Nail Styling Salon
37 E. Gay St.
614.221.5245
The Nail Styling Salon is now open seven days a week. Walk-ins are welcome to this full-service nail salon.

Arts Calendar

October 26 - 30; Columbus Jazz Orchestra: Kevin Eubanks, Lights, Camera, Action!; Southern Theatre; http://www.jazzartsgroup.org

October 27; CAPA: Ballet Maribor's Radio & Juliet; Palace Theatre; http://www.capa.com

October 27; CMA Movie Club; Columbus Museum of Art; http://www.columbusmuseum.org

October 27; Down on Town: OSU Department of Art Faculty Exhibition Reception; OSU Urban Arts Space; http://www.uas.osu.edu

October 27; Ohio Right to Life featuring Glenn Beck; Veterans Memorial; http://www.fcvm.com

October 27 - November 6; Ohio State Theatre: Living Out; Studio One Theatre, Riffe Center; http://www.theatre.osu.edu/boxoffice/

October 27 - 29; The Haunted Ship; Santa Maria; http://www.santamaria.org

October 27; Tour with the Spirits: Haunted Tavern Tour; The Westin Hotel; http://www.columbuslandmarks.org

October 28; Early Music in Columbus: Dialogos & Sequentia; Greek Orthodox Cathedral; http://www.earlymusicincolumbus.org

October 28; Family Friday Night; COSI; http://www.cosi.org

October 28 - 29; Spooky Science; COSI; http://www.cosi.org

October 29; One Work One Hour; Columbus Museum of Art; http://www.columbusmuseum.org

October 30; CAPA: Ailey II; Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center; http://www.capa.com

October 31; CCAD Visiting Artist: James Gurney; Columbus College of Art & Design; http://www.ccad.edu

November 2; CAPA: The King's Singers; Southern Theatre; http://www.capa.com

November 2; John Mellencamp; Palace Theatre; http://www.ticketmaster.com

November 3 - January 8; Exhibit: Artful Teaching: Work by College and University Painting Faculty; Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery; http://www.riffegallery.org

November 3; Straight No Chaser; Palace Theatre; http://www.ticketmaster.com

November 3; Thurber House Evenings with Authors: Karen Russell, Swamplandia!; Columbus Performing Arts Center; http://www.thurberhouse.org

November 4 - 12; BalletMet: Carmen; Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center; http://www.balletmet.org

November 4; CAPA: Disney's Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!; Palace Theatre; http://www.capa.com

November 4; Soup's On Annual Holiday Ceramic Sale; Cultural Arts Center; http://www.culturalartscenteronline.org

November 4; Veterans Day Parade; Ohio Statehouse; http://www.ohiostatehouse.org

November 5; Brian Regan; Palace Theatre; http://www.ticketmaster.com

November 5; Chamber Music Columbus: Jon Nakamatsu; Southern Theatre; http://www.cmcolumbus.org

November 5 - 6; Columbus International Festival; Veterans Memorial; http://www.columbusinternationalfestival.org

November 5; Finding Your Past: Basic Training for Your Civil War Ancestor Research; Kelton House Museum & Garden; http://www.keltonhouse.com

November 5; In Studio Workshop Series Fall Paper Workshop; Cobenick Studios Studio B; http://www.cobernickstudios.com

November 5; The Columbus Symphony: Chairman Of The Board: A Salute To Frank Sinatra; Ohio Theatre; http://www.columbussymphony.com

November 6; Columbus International 5K Race; Veterans Memorial; http://www.premierraces.com/2011races/international.html

November 6 - 20; Pen and Tell It!; Thurber Center; http://www.thurberhouse.org

November 7; CCAD Visiting Artist: Simonetta Moro; Columbus College of Art & Design; http://www.ccad.edu

November 8 - December 29; Mayhem & Mystery Dinner Theatre: Forties Yuletide Frolics; The Spaghetti Warehouse; http://www.mayhemmystery.com