Downtown Living Blog

Special Events Announced at OSU Urban Arts Space
The OSU Urban Arts Space, 50 W. Town St. in the historic Lazarus building in
downtown Columbus hosts the following special events:
Tuesday, April 1, Noon to 1 pm

History of Lazarus ~ Brian Ezzell
Brian Ezzell of Georgetown Midwest will give a talk about the history of the
Lazarus building, and discuss the memorabilia he helped salvage from the
building, which is displayed in the current exhibition.
Thursday, April 3, 5:30 to 8 pm

Carnival Closing Processional
Parade begins at 5:45 pm, led by curator Lesley Ferris, Columbus Africentric
Nubian Dance and Drum Company, and students from 4th & 5th grade art
classes in masks they made with artist Carl Gabriel. At 6:30 pm storyteller EmilyBailey from Columbus Africentric School is featured. And 7 – 8 pm is Jump n' Wave, a look at the Caribbean dances of Trinidad with choreographer Charmel Joiner.
Friday, April 4, Noon to 1 pm

Artist Talk with Robin Van Lear
Robin Van Lear, artistic director of Cleveland Museum of Art's Parade the Circle,gives a talk about Carnival costumes. Her costume designs are featured in
Midnight Robbers: The Artists of Notting Hill Carnival.

OSU URBAN ARTS SPACE EXHIBITIONS
Midnight Robbers: The Artists of Notting Hill Carnival, an exploration of the
incredible artistry of the London Carnival, co-curated by Lesley Ferris, OSU
Theatre, and Ruth Tompsett of London. It continues until April 4.

Linking the Past to the Future, a look at the beloved Lazarus store and its
historic building through the years. The exhibition has been extended and
continues until April 5.