There's the famous Irish greeting: Top of the morning to you!

And there's a traditional response to that comment.  The response is not, for the record, And also to you.  That's what people say in church.

We got schooled in St. Pat's by none other than Jenny Hauenstein.  Doesn't sound very Irish?  Hauenstein is her married name.  She's a Byrne, one of seven kids from Columbus's most celebrated Irish family.

Click here to find out the correct Irish response to "Top of the morning to you!" 

 Cleve has Jackets and downtown fever!

Don't Miss! Irish Family Reunion Location: Veterans Memorial Hours: March 17, noon - 7 pm Admission: 10.00 at the door for adults, 1.00 for children Phone: 614.221.4341 shamrockclubof columbus.com Columbus International Auto Show Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Hours: March 19 - 22; Thursday, noon - 10 pm; Friday - Saturday, 10 am - 10 pm; Sunday, 10 am - 6 pm Admission: 8.00; Children 12 and under no cost Phone: 614.799.2232 columbusautoshow.com More Events For a complete listing of events, please visit Experience Columbus.

If you haven't checked out the OSU Urban Arts Space in the newly renovated Lazarus Building, now's the time.  This week there are several excellent events which demonstrate the wide range of programming available at this downtown arts hub.  You are sure to find something that appeals to your artistic side!

Irish Music Live Performance
Tuesday, March 17
Noon - 1 pm
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a special treat: a live two-piece ensemble playing traditional  Irish tunes.  Be Irish for a day and help support the OSU Campus Campaign.

The Marotta Hour: Joe Panzer
Thursday, March 19
7 - 8 pm
Mark your calendars for the third Thursday of the month for The Marotta Hour to check out new sounds curated by local musician and international composer Larry Marotta.  This month features Joe Panzer, who is one half of Scenic Railroads and is on top of tabletop electronics.  Panzner works with live electronics and within an ethos of musical materialism, preferring visceral sound experience to representation.  Hit Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails first and ask for the 3.00 Urban Artists' Special.

Swing State Screening and Talkback
Saturday, March 21, 2 - 4:30 pm
Join Swing State director, Jason Zone Fisher and his father, Lt. Governor Lee Fisher, as they present the film and hold a community discussion.  The film examines how important Ohio is to Presidential elections and features interviews with Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards, John Kerry and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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