Join the Contemporary Theater of Ohio at Studio 35 for the screening of a deeply moving documentary, The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant, by Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar. This Academy Award-nominated film provides a firsthand look at the relationships and emotions surrounding the closure of a GM factory in Moraine, Ohio. The film sets the stage for a … Read More
Bhutan Memory Podcast Premier
The bilingual “Bhutan Memory” podcast is having a premier event at the Karl Road branch of the Columbus Metro Library! Come meet some of the students who worked on this youth-produced podcast featuring stories from the Bhutanese Nepali community for a discussion of their work. You can learn more about the students and listen to the podcast at https://bhutanmemory.org/. This … Read More
National Veterans’ Memorial and Museum Open Mic Night
Join the National Veterans’ Memorial and Museum in Columbus for a night of creative expression hosted by Ohio Poet Laureate, Kari Gunter-Seymour. This is an opportunity for all ages to connect in a place of inspiration for an open forum where all voices are welcome and celebrated. Anyone interested in sharing their poetry, written works, or songs will have the … Read More
Equity in the Arts: Preservation of Nostalgia & Articulation Arts Innovation
“Equity in the Arts: Preservation of Nostalgia & Articulation Arts Innovation” is part of the Lincoln Theatre Association’s ongoing series Community Conversations and is designed to engage the public in discussion around a pressing issue in the arts and to foster civic engagement. Featuring an expert panel discussion and audience Q&A, we will examine who determines the value of art … Read More
Stained Glass, the Language of Light
Did you know Columbus played a pivotal role in the U.S. stained-glass industry? Don’t miss the chance to explore stained glass history, science, and evolution, gain insights into stained window restoration, and delve into case studies of completed projects. Our featured speaker, Megan McElfresh, Executive Director of the Stained-Glass Association of America and a respected third-generation stained-glass artisan, will present. … Read More
TEMPEST: Music and Poetry for a Regenerative Earth
As the second part of this segment of the Bluffton University Forum series, we will conclude our project with a full performance of “Tempest: Music and Poetry for a Regenerative Earth” on Tuesday evening, November 14th, in Yoder Performance Hall on the Bluffton University campus, inviting the whole college and the wider community, and reaching out to others in the … Read More
TEMPEST: Music and Poetry for a Regenerative Earth: Panel Discussion
As part of the Bluffton University Forum series, Medieval historian Dr. Ellen Arnold from the Ohio State University and musicologist Dr. Jim Bates from Otterbein University will join with poets Jeff Gundy from Bluffton University and Terry Hermsen from Otterbein for a panel discussion raising the question of what can we learn about our current climate crisis by looking back … Read More
TEMPEST: Music and Poetry for a Regenerative Earth
What can we learn from the music of 300-500 years ago that might reconnect us with the earth? And what does the poetry of our era concerning our own connection or disconnection from the planet in an era of climate crisis have to answer back? Two musicians from the Early Interval ensemble will perform nature-based music from the 15th, 16th … Read More
FilmSlam® Road Trip: Extending the Legacy of Jesse Owens
Come see Olympic Oaks: Continuing Jesse Owens’ Legacy at the Woodland Branch of the Cleveland Public Library as part of the Cleveland International Film Festival’s FilmSlam® Road Trip! FilmSlam® Road Trip allows students, educators, and community members to engage around topics presented in films by taking a CIFF film and special guest speakers directly into schools and public spaces. This … Read More
FilmSlam® Road Trip: Extending the Legacy of Jesse Owens
Come see Olympic Oaks: Continuing Jesse Owens’ Legacy at the Rice Library Branch of the Cleveland Public Library as part of the Cleveland International Film Festival’s FilmSlam® Road Trip! FilmSlam® Road Trip allows students, educators, and community members to engage around topics presented in films by taking a CIFF film and special guest speakers directly into schools and public spaces. … Read More