Upcoming events in the Columbus/Central Ohio area http://www.columbusarts.com/ Thu, 23 May 2013 04:20:35 +0100 Ohio Event Finder (http://ohioeventfinder.com) http://www.columbusarts.com/events/70291-short-north-gallery-hop-3/ The first Saturday of every month, thousands of visitors converge on the strip, the epicenter of the High Street Experience. They come to celebrate art and partake in an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping, and cosmopolitan fun. Countless art experiences. District specials. Prize drawings. Ramped up entertainment. Unexpected surprises. Join us for an unforgettable experience. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/82243-short-north-summer-sidewalk-sale-3/ Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 20-22 is one of the biggest sales weekend of the year: The Short North Summer Sidewalk Sale! Short North shops are teaming up to offer incredible specials on clothing, furniture, candles, art, accessories and much more. Come and take advantage of spectacular savings throughout the district. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/82245-short-north-arts-district-holiday-hop-2/ Celebrate the Holidays on the first Saturday of December at Holiday Hop along with thousands of visitors who converge on the strip, the epicenter of the High Street Experience. They come to celebrate art and partake in an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping, and cosmopolitan holiday fun. Though many shops are open earlier, the Gallery Hop officially starts at 4PM and runs to 10PM with restaurants and bars staying open considerably later. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86286-20th-annual-lazy-daze-of-summer-festival/ Juried crafts, food, music, and more on the lawn & streets surrounding the Grandview Library, on Saturday, July 27, from 11 am-6 pm. Presented by the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Arts Council to benefit the Arts Council, Library & City. Don't miss the Friends of the Library's Paperback & AV Sale from 11 am-5 pm in front of the Library. For more information, visit www.ghmcartscouncil.org. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86770-art-in-the-garden/ Arter Residence/Garden; 1424/1426 Bryden Rd., Columbus Join GCAC and local artists of all ages (yes, kids are welcome) for an evening of creativity set in the lovely garden of Mr. Jim Arter. Lush greens, shade trees, flowers and visual delights abound in this amazing, serene, outdoor setting. Whether you are a visual artist or performing artist, the space will help inspire your senses and soothe your soul. Bring your art supplies and a towel or cushion on which to sit. This is an outdoor evening session, please plan accordingly. Refreshments and bug spray will be provided. RSVP to Ruby Harper at rharper@gcac.org by June 18 to attend this event. Walk-ins welcome. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86870-ohio-zombie-run/ The Ohio Zombie Run is a 5K adventure race where participants are stalked by zombies and challenged by an uncommon obstacle course. Adrenaline fueled runner's race through a gloomy pathway to escape a secret government zombie research facility. We'll have: Local celebrities, Two Bands, a DJ, Zombies, Many food vendors, two beer trucks, Games, Prizes, a Raffle, Two Jumotrons, entertainers and great spectator watching for everyone as your friends and family race down the final stretch of the 5k obstacle course on the beach to the finish line and receive their award. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86883-2013-columbus-arts-festival/ The 2013 Columbus Arts Festival presented by Time Warner Cable will take place at the downtown Riverfront on June 7, 8 & 9. The Riverfront will be transformed into a stunning outdoor art gallery as the nation's top artists display their work and attract art enthusiasts from all over the country. In addition to hosting more than 230 nationally acclaimed artists, the Festival will feature fantastic gourmet fare from some of the city's finest local restaurants, live music, hands-on art activities and more-there's something for everyone! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87198-mid-ohio-fiber-fair-2/ Over 35 vendors from around the region offer the finest in yarns, fiber, and fiber arts tools and supplies. Not crafty? Many vendors also offer beautiful hats, shawls, socks, and gifts. Classes in knitting, crochet, felting, and other fiber arts skills are offered. Win a basket of fiber arts goodies in the raffle benefitting the Licking County Food Pantry Network. Admission is $3, 10 and under is free. Plenty of free parking is available. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87748-north-market-grillmasters-festival/ North Market will celebrate its seventh Grillmasters Festival during Father's Day Weekend. The event will emphasize grilling, techniques and sauces (the smoke) as well as putting a little bite into your recipes with spices and hot sauces (the fire). North Market Grillmasters Festival will take place on Saturday, June 15 and feature special barbeque and fiery foods vendors, cooking demonstrations, culinary contests, live music and entertainment for the kiddies. Our regular farmers' market will take place on Saturday and be augmented by special barbeque and fiery foods vendors. The vendors will be present and you can see them in action along with local chefs at our grilling demonstrations that will boast a host of flavorful grilling recipes. Attendees are invited to watch as recipes are prepared, taste what the presenters have created and take tips to go home and try out on the grill. Customers are also invited to demonstrate their BBQ prowess in an Amateur Barbeque Sauce Contest that will be judged by local BBQ sauce makers. First prize is $50 in North Market gift certificates. Returning in the "professional" category is the popular, "Thrilla at the Grilla." A of trio chefs are given their own hibachis and charcoal then use their imagination as far as what they whip up on the grill. Our discerning judges will choose a champion and the public can taste their creations. The winner will take home the title "Baron of Barbeque" and $200 in North Market gift certificates. The North Market Grillmasters Festival is a free event on Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information or to enter the Amateur BBQ Sauce Contest or Thrilla at the Grilla, please email info@northmarket.com or call the North Market at (614) 463-9664 or visit www.northmarket.com. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87751-north-market-farmers-festival-2/ The North Market Farmers' Market was established at the old market in the Quonset Hut in 1979. In 1981 the first celebration of Ohio farmers was held there and twenty-plus years later we still have grand cause to celebrate! Come to the North Market for a Saturday of farm-tastic fun during the 22nd Annual Farmers' Festival on Saturday, August 17th. The annual event held at the prime of the Ohio growing season will highlight bushels of locally grown farm-fresh produce, a Homemade Jam and Jelly Contest, an "Ugly Tomato" Contest, the "You say to-may-to, I say to-mah-to" Chef Challenge, children's activities, cooking demonstrations and live music. The North Market Farmers' Market is one of the oldest and largest in central Ohio, featuring more than 20 farmers offering an array of locally-grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, honey and herbs. Farms scheduled to participate this year include Anderson Orchard, Blossom Acre's Produce, Bridgman Farm, Ehmann and Sons Greenhouse, Honeyrun Farm, K & R Garden Fresh Produce, Lucky Cat Farm & Bakery, Ohio Farm Direct, Thomas Family Orchard, Persinger Farm, Quiver Full Family Farm, Rhoads Farm, Rock Dove Farm, Somerset Greenhouse, Stehli Farms, Summer Thyme Farm, A Tasteful Garden, Thomas Family Orchard, Toad Hill Farm, Toby Run Growers, The Wayward Seed Farm and Wishwell Farms Produce. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87755-north-market-holiday-open-house-craft-extravaganza-2/ There's no place like the North Market to get you into the holiday spirit. From the friendly salutations of the merchants to the array of delectable cuisine, the bustle of market commerce on a winter weekend is sure to warm your heart and have you humming holiday tunes! Join us for the most splendid of seasonal weekends at the North Market for the Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza on Saturday, December 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 from 12-5 p.m. Our merchants will be armed with an array of samples to tempt your taste buds and help you formulate your holiday feasts. As always, they are endowed with the wisdom of years of experience to give you excellent advice. The second floor will be devoted to forty-five local artisans and crafters for a weekend of shopping for distinctive handmade gifts. Jewelry, glass, textiles, bath and body products and knitted items are just a few of the categories represented by the local artists in our craft fair. Local musicians will provide holiday tunes to shop and dine by and the kids will enjoy the face painting and the Nutcracker Toy Solider. The whole family can get into the holiday spirit at the North Market Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87756-market-to-market-bicycle-adventure-3/ Supporting local foods, local merchants, Ohio purveyors and Ohio farmers is the mission at the heart of two Columbus markets, North Market and The Hills Market. The markets aligned to create the Market to Market ride in October of 2009 and have since sent more than 1,000 cyclists peddling up and down the Olentangy River Greenway. On Saturday, October 5th they will host the ninth Market to Market ride. With the arrival of Autumn, the markets are using the October ride as an excuse to dress in costumes. Participants have the option of starting at either market to fuel up with breakfast before embarking on the 13 mile adventure to the market at the other end of the bike trail. Each participating rider will be issued a passport at the beginning of their journey. Bikers can collect stamps along the way by visiting with local vendors and organizations set up along the path. Participants who arrive at their destination market will be rewarded with a scoop of Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream and a reusable bag filled with coupons and goodies from local foods purveyors. Those intrepid enough to bike back to their market of origin will receive a completely different bag of goodies, creating a total value of $50 worth of savings and samples. Market to Market will take place on Saturday, October 5. Registration is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The cost includes breakfast, a scoop of Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream (at either location), an event t-shirt and reusable shopping bags from both locations filled with up to $50 worth of savings on Ohio foods. Breakfast will be served at both locations from 8- 10 a.m. to allow for riders to eat and set out on the trail at their leisure. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams will be available at both locations upon ride completion. Registration can be made online at northmarket.com or thehillsmarket.com by phone by calling 614-846-3220 (The Hills Market) or 614-463-9664 (North Market), or in person at either location beginning September 12. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87757-north-market-harvest-festival-2/ The North Market is declaring the arrival of October as the official start of "Pie Season"! With the abundance of favorite autumn baking items including apples, pumpkins and all manner of squash, it's the perfect time for the North Market Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 5. This festival is a fun one for the kiddies with a plethora of activities and entertainment. Mark Wood will be twisting balloon animals and executing fancy rope tricks. Rita Miller will be on hand for fanciful full face painting. The Columbus Artmobile will have crafting activities for youngsters. Joy Unspeakable, the living statue, will be in character as "The Scarecrow" to delight farmer's market customers. Enterprising customers have a couple of opportunities to take home a prize in our Harvest Festival baking contests. In the pumpkin and apple pie contests, entrants are invited to submit their favorite recipe for judging. Each pie competition winner will receive $100 in North Market gift certificates. Second place will receive $50 in North Market gift certificates. Participation is limited to 12 entries per contest. To register or for more information, please call the North Market at (614) 463-9664. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87826-fathers-day-wooden-pen-turning-engraving-brews/ Saturday, Jun 15 2013 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Priced per pair of participants A special Father's Day event at the CIF! Join woodworker Devon Palmer to learn pen-turning--each participant will leave with a wooden pen to keep. Then we'll head over to the laser engraver to customize your wooden pens into personalized keepsakes. We'll wrap up with some cold brews and some snacks after a job well done! Grab your favorite father-figure and come enjoy some special one-on-one time at the Columbus Idea Foundry woodshop! Registration includes instruction and materials for TWO people--please just register whomever is paying for the event. This event is intended for adults as we'll offer adult refreshments, but a kid-friendly version of this event can be found HERE. No experience needed! About the Instructor Devon Palmer is a wood-turner in Columbus Ohio. He crafts functional salad bowls, platters, pepper mills, Christmas Ornaments, Goblets, and other sculptural objects. He also teaches woodturning locally at Woodcraft and is a member of the American Association of Woodturners and Central Ohio Woodturners. For more about Devon, visit his blog. If you have any questions, please email info@columbusideafoundry.com. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88348-2013-upper-arlington-labor-day-arts-festival/ Celebrate the arts at Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival, Central Ohio's premier one-day blind-juried arts festival showcasing nearly 200 fine art and fine craft artists from all over the country in a free alfresco interactive art space. The festival is hosted by the City of Upper Arlington's Cultural Arts Division and presented by Farmers Citizens Bank. In addition to the variety of artist's booths, the festival will showcase a hands on art activities area, two dozen food vendors, and live performances all day. Come out and experience the arts this Labor Day! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88395-next-wex-fest-featuring-the-national/ Openers Local Natives and Matthew E. White Artful indie scene leaders the National headline this special event, as they tour in support of their next album, slated for release in late May. Currently based in Brooklyn, but with roots in Ohio, the National have a cathartic power, simultaneously raw and reflective, that connects deeply with their many fans. Their new release is expected to advance their rich sound, brilliant yet suffused in shadows and filled with deep musical hues. Check back for updates on the full roster of acts in late March. This one day festival is presented by our partners at PromoWest Productions and proceeds from the show will benefit both the Wexner Center's programs and CD 102.5 for the Kids, the children's charity arm of local independent radio station CD 102.5 FM. Fast-breaking Los Angeles-based art pop band Local Natives-whose recent CD Hummingbird was coproduced by Aaron Dessner of the National-delight fans with their intricate interplay and bright harmonies. Matthew E. White opens the evening with a set of songs infused with southern soul. His recent first album, Big Inner, earned high praised from Uncut: "Soulful debut is stunning introduction.... He's made one of the great albums of modern Americana." http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88710-the-depot-rail-museum/ We're Back!!!! The Depot Rail Museum will be open again this summer on Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 PM starting June 2nd through August 25th 2013 for you to come out and enjoy our unique rail attractions and the history behind them. We will be having a few special dates through the summer so make sure you check our Facebook page (Depot Columbus) or the individual dates on the calendar. Cost: $6.00 Adults $5.00 Seniors (65 and over) $4.00 Kids (4 - 12 years) Kids 3 and under are FREE!!!!! Hope to see you there! ***Closed Sunday, July 7th*** http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88753-oppart-series-taxes-for-artists-what-you-should-know/ Presented by Joseph Popp, CPA; Rea & Associates May 28, 7:30p - 9:00p Jazz Academy, 760 East Long Street, 4th Flr Conf Rm There's a lot more to being an artist than creating art - especially from a tax perspective. Do you have to file a return? Are you classifying your income and expenses appropriately? Are you getting all of the deductions you could, like for supplies, mileage, advertising and training? Do you face any potential employment tax issues? In this presentation, Mark will teach artists and art students about the "business" of being an artist. Join Joseph Popp, CPA; Rea & Associates, for this informative session. Please RSVP to attend this event rharper@gcac.org. Walk-ins welcome, space allowing. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88854-festival-latino-2013/ This free, two-day event will offer children's activities, food, dance, and music from the heart of Latin America. Upcoming events in the Columbus/Central Ohio area http://www.columbusarts.com/ Thu, 23 May 2013 04:20:35 +0100 Ohio Event Finder (http://ohioeventfinder.com) http://www.columbusarts.com/events/70291-short-north-gallery-hop-3/ The first Saturday of every month, thousands of visitors converge on the strip, the epicenter of the High Street Experience. They come to celebrate art and partake in an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping, and cosmopolitan fun. Countless art experiences. District specials. Prize drawings. Ramped up entertainment. Unexpected surprises. Join us for an unforgettable experience. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/82243-short-north-summer-sidewalk-sale-3/ Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 20-22 is one of the biggest sales weekend of the year: The Short North Summer Sidewalk Sale! Short North shops are teaming up to offer incredible specials on clothing, furniture, candles, art, accessories and much more. Come and take advantage of spectacular savings throughout the district. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/82245-short-north-arts-district-holiday-hop-2/ Celebrate the Holidays on the first Saturday of December at Holiday Hop along with thousands of visitors who converge on the strip, the epicenter of the High Street Experience. They come to celebrate art and partake in an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping, and cosmopolitan holiday fun. Though many shops are open earlier, the Gallery Hop officially starts at 4PM and runs to 10PM with restaurants and bars staying open considerably later. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86286-20th-annual-lazy-daze-of-summer-festival/ Juried crafts, food, music, and more on the lawn & streets surrounding the Grandview Library, on Saturday, July 27, from 11 am-6 pm. Presented by the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Arts Council to benefit the Arts Council, Library & City. Don't miss the Friends of the Library's Paperback & AV Sale from 11 am-5 pm in front of the Library. For more information, visit www.ghmcartscouncil.org. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86770-art-in-the-garden/ Arter Residence/Garden; 1424/1426 Bryden Rd., Columbus Join GCAC and local artists of all ages (yes, kids are welcome) for an evening of creativity set in the lovely garden of Mr. Jim Arter. Lush greens, shade trees, flowers and visual delights abound in this amazing, serene, outdoor setting. Whether you are a visual artist or performing artist, the space will help inspire your senses and soothe your soul. Bring your art supplies and a towel or cushion on which to sit. This is an outdoor evening session, please plan accordingly. Refreshments and bug spray will be provided. RSVP to Ruby Harper at rharper@gcac.org by June 18 to attend this event. Walk-ins welcome. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86870-ohio-zombie-run/ The Ohio Zombie Run is a 5K adventure race where participants are stalked by zombies and challenged by an uncommon obstacle course. Adrenaline fueled runner's race through a gloomy pathway to escape a secret government zombie research facility. We'll have: Local celebrities, Two Bands, a DJ, Zombies, Many food vendors, two beer trucks, Games, Prizes, a Raffle, Two Jumotrons, entertainers and great spectator watching for everyone as your friends and family race down the final stretch of the 5k obstacle course on the beach to the finish line and receive their award. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86883-2013-columbus-arts-festival/ The 2013 Columbus Arts Festival presented by Time Warner Cable will take place at the downtown Riverfront on June 7, 8 & 9. The Riverfront will be transformed into a stunning outdoor art gallery as the nation's top artists display their work and attract art enthusiasts from all over the country. In addition to hosting more than 230 nationally acclaimed artists, the Festival will feature fantastic gourmet fare from some of the city's finest local restaurants, live music, hands-on art activities and more-there's something for everyone! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87198-mid-ohio-fiber-fair-2/ Over 35 vendors from around the region offer the finest in yarns, fiber, and fiber arts tools and supplies. Not crafty? Many vendors also offer beautiful hats, shawls, socks, and gifts. Classes in knitting, crochet, felting, and other fiber arts skills are offered. Win a basket of fiber arts goodies in the raffle benefitting the Licking County Food Pantry Network. Admission is $3, 10 and under is free. Plenty of free parking is available. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87748-north-market-grillmasters-festival/ North Market will celebrate its seventh Grillmasters Festival during Father's Day Weekend. The event will emphasize grilling, techniques and sauces (the smoke) as well as putting a little bite into your recipes with spices and hot sauces (the fire). North Market Grillmasters Festival will take place on Saturday, June 15 and feature special barbeque and fiery foods vendors, cooking demonstrations, culinary contests, live music and entertainment for the kiddies. Our regular farmers' market will take place on Saturday and be augmented by special barbeque and fiery foods vendors. The vendors will be present and you can see them in action along with local chefs at our grilling demonstrations that will boast a host of flavorful grilling recipes. Attendees are invited to watch as recipes are prepared, taste what the presenters have created and take tips to go home and try out on the grill. Customers are also invited to demonstrate their BBQ prowess in an Amateur Barbeque Sauce Contest that will be judged by local BBQ sauce makers. First prize is $50 in North Market gift certificates. Returning in the "professional" category is the popular, "Thrilla at the Grilla." A of trio chefs are given their own hibachis and charcoal then use their imagination as far as what they whip up on the grill. Our discerning judges will choose a champion and the public can taste their creations. The winner will take home the title "Baron of Barbeque" and $200 in North Market gift certificates. The North Market Grillmasters Festival is a free event on Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information or to enter the Amateur BBQ Sauce Contest or Thrilla at the Grilla, please email info@northmarket.com or call the North Market at (614) 463-9664 or visit www.northmarket.com. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87751-north-market-farmers-festival-2/ The North Market Farmers' Market was established at the old market in the Quonset Hut in 1979. In 1981 the first celebration of Ohio farmers was held there and twenty-plus years later we still have grand cause to celebrate! Come to the North Market for a Saturday of farm-tastic fun during the 22nd Annual Farmers' Festival on Saturday, August 17th. The annual event held at the prime of the Ohio growing season will highlight bushels of locally grown farm-fresh produce, a Homemade Jam and Jelly Contest, an "Ugly Tomato" Contest, the "You say to-may-to, I say to-mah-to" Chef Challenge, children's activities, cooking demonstrations and live music. The North Market Farmers' Market is one of the oldest and largest in central Ohio, featuring more than 20 farmers offering an array of locally-grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, honey and herbs. Farms scheduled to participate this year include Anderson Orchard, Blossom Acre's Produce, Bridgman Farm, Ehmann and Sons Greenhouse, Honeyrun Farm, K & R Garden Fresh Produce, Lucky Cat Farm & Bakery, Ohio Farm Direct, Thomas Family Orchard, Persinger Farm, Quiver Full Family Farm, Rhoads Farm, Rock Dove Farm, Somerset Greenhouse, Stehli Farms, Summer Thyme Farm, A Tasteful Garden, Thomas Family Orchard, Toad Hill Farm, Toby Run Growers, The Wayward Seed Farm and Wishwell Farms Produce. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87755-north-market-holiday-open-house-craft-extravaganza-2/ There's no place like the North Market to get you into the holiday spirit. From the friendly salutations of the merchants to the array of delectable cuisine, the bustle of market commerce on a winter weekend is sure to warm your heart and have you humming holiday tunes! Join us for the most splendid of seasonal weekends at the North Market for the Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza on Saturday, December 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 from 12-5 p.m. Our merchants will be armed with an array of samples to tempt your taste buds and help you formulate your holiday feasts. As always, they are endowed with the wisdom of years of experience to give you excellent advice. The second floor will be devoted to forty-five local artisans and crafters for a weekend of shopping for distinctive handmade gifts. Jewelry, glass, textiles, bath and body products and knitted items are just a few of the categories represented by the local artists in our craft fair. Local musicians will provide holiday tunes to shop and dine by and the kids will enjoy the face painting and the Nutcracker Toy Solider. The whole family can get into the holiday spirit at the North Market Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87756-market-to-market-bicycle-adventure-3/ Supporting local foods, local merchants, Ohio purveyors and Ohio farmers is the mission at the heart of two Columbus markets, North Market and The Hills Market. The markets aligned to create the Market to Market ride in October of 2009 and have since sent more than 1,000 cyclists peddling up and down the Olentangy River Greenway. On Saturday, October 5th they will host the ninth Market to Market ride. With the arrival of Autumn, the markets are using the October ride as an excuse to dress in costumes. Participants have the option of starting at either market to fuel up with breakfast before embarking on the 13 mile adventure to the market at the other end of the bike trail. Each participating rider will be issued a passport at the beginning of their journey. Bikers can collect stamps along the way by visiting with local vendors and organizations set up along the path. Participants who arrive at their destination market will be rewarded with a scoop of Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream and a reusable bag filled with coupons and goodies from local foods purveyors. Those intrepid enough to bike back to their market of origin will receive a completely different bag of goodies, creating a total value of $50 worth of savings and samples. Market to Market will take place on Saturday, October 5. Registration is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The cost includes breakfast, a scoop of Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream (at either location), an event t-shirt and reusable shopping bags from both locations filled with up to $50 worth of savings on Ohio foods. Breakfast will be served at both locations from 8- 10 a.m. to allow for riders to eat and set out on the trail at their leisure. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams will be available at both locations upon ride completion. Registration can be made online at northmarket.com or thehillsmarket.com by phone by calling 614-846-3220 (The Hills Market) or 614-463-9664 (North Market), or in person at either location beginning September 12. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87757-north-market-harvest-festival-2/ The North Market is declaring the arrival of October as the official start of "Pie Season"! With the abundance of favorite autumn baking items including apples, pumpkins and all manner of squash, it's the perfect time for the North Market Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 5. This festival is a fun one for the kiddies with a plethora of activities and entertainment. Mark Wood will be twisting balloon animals and executing fancy rope tricks. Rita Miller will be on hand for fanciful full face painting. The Columbus Artmobile will have crafting activities for youngsters. Joy Unspeakable, the living statue, will be in character as "The Scarecrow" to delight farmer's market customers. Enterprising customers have a couple of opportunities to take home a prize in our Harvest Festival baking contests. In the pumpkin and apple pie contests, entrants are invited to submit their favorite recipe for judging. Each pie competition winner will receive $100 in North Market gift certificates. Second place will receive $50 in North Market gift certificates. Participation is limited to 12 entries per contest. To register or for more information, please call the North Market at (614) 463-9664. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87826-fathers-day-wooden-pen-turning-engraving-brews/ Saturday, Jun 15 2013 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Priced per pair of participants A special Father's Day event at the CIF! Join woodworker Devon Palmer to learn pen-turning--each participant will leave with a wooden pen to keep. Then we'll head over to the laser engraver to customize your wooden pens into personalized keepsakes. We'll wrap up with some cold brews and some snacks after a job well done! Grab your favorite father-figure and come enjoy some special one-on-one time at the Columbus Idea Foundry woodshop! Registration includes instruction and materials for TWO people--please just register whomever is paying for the event. This event is intended for adults as we'll offer adult refreshments, but a kid-friendly version of this event can be found HERE. No experience needed! About the Instructor Devon Palmer is a wood-turner in Columbus Ohio. He crafts functional salad bowls, platters, pepper mills, Christmas Ornaments, Goblets, and other sculptural objects. He also teaches woodturning locally at Woodcraft and is a member of the American Association of Woodturners and Central Ohio Woodturners. For more about Devon, visit his blog. If you have any questions, please email info@columbusideafoundry.com. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88348-2013-upper-arlington-labor-day-arts-festival/ Celebrate the arts at Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival, Central Ohio's premier one-day blind-juried arts festival showcasing nearly 200 fine art and fine craft artists from all over the country in a free alfresco interactive art space. The festival is hosted by the City of Upper Arlington's Cultural Arts Division and presented by Farmers Citizens Bank. In addition to the variety of artist's booths, the festival will showcase a hands on art activities area, two dozen food vendors, and live performances all day. Come out and experience the arts this Labor Day! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88395-next-wex-fest-featuring-the-national/ Openers Local Natives and Matthew E. White Artful indie scene leaders the National headline this special event, as they tour in support of their next album, slated for release in late May. Currently based in Brooklyn, but with roots in Ohio, the National have a cathartic power, simultaneously raw and reflective, that connects deeply with their many fans. Their new release is expected to advance their rich sound, brilliant yet suffused in shadows and filled with deep musical hues. Check back for updates on the full roster of acts in late March. This one day festival is presented by our partners at PromoWest Productions and proceeds from the show will benefit both the Wexner Center's programs and CD 102.5 for the Kids, the children's charity arm of local independent radio station CD 102.5 FM. Fast-breaking Los Angeles-based art pop band Local Natives-whose recent CD Hummingbird was coproduced by Aaron Dessner of the National-delight fans with their intricate interplay and bright harmonies. Matthew E. White opens the evening with a set of songs infused with southern soul. His recent first album, Big Inner, earned high praised from Uncut: "Soulful debut is stunning introduction.... He's made one of the great albums of modern Americana." http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88710-the-depot-rail-museum/ We're Back!!!! The Depot Rail Museum will be open again this summer on Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 PM starting June 2nd through August 25th 2013 for you to come out and enjoy our unique rail attractions and the history behind them. We will be having a few special dates through the summer so make sure you check our Facebook page (Depot Columbus) or the individual dates on the calendar. Cost: $6.00 Adults $5.00 Seniors (65 and over) $4.00 Kids (4 - 12 years) Kids 3 and under are FREE!!!!! Hope to see you there! ***Closed Sunday, July 7th*** http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88753-oppart-series-taxes-for-artists-what-you-should-know/ Presented by Joseph Popp, CPA; Rea & Associates May 28, 7:30p - 9:00p Jazz Academy, 760 East Long Street, 4th Flr Conf Rm There's a lot more to being an artist than creating art - especially from a tax perspective. Do you have to file a return? Are you classifying your income and expenses appropriately? Are you getting all of the deductions you could, like for supplies, mileage, advertising and training? Do you face any potential employment tax issues? In this presentation, Mark will teach artists and art students about the "business" of being an artist. Join Joseph Popp, CPA; Rea & Associates, for this informative session. Please RSVP to attend this event rharper@gcac.org. Walk-ins welcome, space allowing. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88854-festival-latino-2013/ This free, two-day event will offer children's activities, food, dance, and music from the heart of Latin America.