Powered by Max Banner Ads Top Ten Reasons to Celebrate Labor Day by Lauren Emond, Arts Coordinator, City of Upper Arlington Labor Day marks the celebration of the contributions that hard working Americans have made to the strength, prosperity and well being of America. Though historically citing physical labor and the social and economic achievements of American workers, there is little... 

Sometimes a CenterFold isn’t a Pictorial by Monica Salisbury CenterFold probably doesn’t make you think of paper, at least not other than adult magazines. If you had to guess what CenterFold is what would your guess be? I feel fairly confident in saying that you wouldn’t have guessed it’s an origami convention. No kidding, CenterFold, is an origami convention. It is, in fact, the first... 

Lost in Space by Amy McKay Do you consider yourself a photography aficionado? Do you find yourself using phrases like “negative space” and “perspectival authority” when looking at family vacation photos? Then the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery in downtown Columbus has the perfect exhibition for you. Now through Oct. 17, visit Deep Space: Ohio Photographers, an exhibition of 65 works... 

Thurber House Fall Evenings with the Authors Series by Heather Whaling Brushing aside the power of positive thinking and taking “honesty is the best policy” to the extreme, New York Times best-selling author David Rakoff offers frank, hilarious, insightful commentary on pop culture, pressing social issues and the human condition. And, he’s bringing his sharp-edged wit to Columbus as part of Thurber... 

The Short North Arts District Presents Short North Gallery Hop: Collectors Preview Collectors Preview Date(s): September 4, 2010, 3:00PM – 6:00PM, and every Gallery Hop following (Columbus, OH) – The Short North Arts District and 12 galleries present Collector’s Preview. The event offers art enthusiasts the chance to visit an eclectic mix of galleries and purchase works by various leading... 

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Due to extenuating circumstances, Emerald City Players is looking for a new director for their upcoming musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. ECP will hold interviews for director applicants on Tuesday, August 31, starting at 5:30pm. People interested in applying should contact Rick Foster at rickfoster@emeralcityplayers.org to schedule an interview time. Applicants should be... 

Queeries August 2010 By Steven Petrow I’m not stalking him, but… Q: I connected with this really nice guy on Facebook and have been perusing his profile ever since. We’re actually going to meet for coffee—as our first date. So am I allowed to “know” as much as I do about him? I don’t want to creep him out. A: Unless your new friend has signed up for an app that reveals who’s been reading... 

Creep of the Week: Bill McCollum by D’Anne Witkowski I’ve never much cared for Florida. I mean, sure, alligators are cool. It has nice weather in the winter and is home to many kind grandmas, not to mention Disney World. But it also is the only state to completely ban gay people from adopting children. And I can’t help but take that a little personally. Granted, Florida does allow gays to be... 

Q Scopes by Jack Fertig August 30 – September 5, 2010 “Just be yourself, Virgo!” Venus and Mars dancing through Libra while opposing Eris boost competition and conflict. Mercury retrograding past the Sun in Virgo brings egotistical miscalculations into the picture. Go slow, easy and careful. Be the tortoise, not the hare! VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Let others plan your birthday...