The 13th Annual Heritage Music Concert Series
July 7 – August 26
King Arts Complex (map)
Th King Arts Complex will host musical live entertainment every Thursday in July and August with several local and national artists scheduled to perform throughout the summer. More information at: thekingartscomplex.com.

North Market Food and Ohio Wine Festival
July 8-10
North Market, Arena District (map)
The North Market will host a Food and Ohio Wine Festival with all of the wine vendors coming from Ohio wineries. The festival kicks off Friday July 8th with a preview party scheduled from 7-10. More information at:northmarket.com.

Westerville Music and Arts Festival
July 9-10
Heritage Park, Westerville (map)
The Westerville Music and Arts Festival now in its 38th year will be held at Heritage Park. This will be the 8th year the festival has been held at Heritage Park after previously being held on the campus of Otterbein College. The Festival will feature arts and crafts as well as a Heritage area were colonial and American crafts are exhibited and demonstrated. There will also be a Youth Art Exhibit for artist 3-18 to display their work. More information at:westervillechamber.com.

Shamrock Club Music Festival
July 15-16
The Shamrock Club, South Columbus (map)
The Shamrock Club Music Festival will be held at the Shamrock Club Grounds in south Columbus. Activities will include an Irish session led by Bardic Circle and a mini celi sponsored by the Columbus Celtic Dancers. Artists scheduled to perform include The Mickey Finns, The Kells, Mossy Moran, The Hooligans and the Drowsy Lads. More information at: shamrockclubofcolumbus.org.

Bike Columbus Festival
July 15
City Hall, Downtown (map)
The Columbus Bike Festival now in its fourth year is a multi-day festival started to promote bicycling as a mode of transportation within the city of Columbus. Highlights for the festival include the mayors twilight ride, the Steve Barbour memorial tour as well as other family friendly events. More information at: bikecolumbusfestival.com.

Dublin Art Fair
July 15-16
Sells Middle School, Dublin (map)
The Dublin Arts Fair now in its fourth year will be held at Sells Middle School in Dublin’s Historic District. The Dublin Arts Fair promises a diverse selection of art from area artists.The festival will feature live entertainment, food and a new art project activity tent. Artists scheduled to perform include Avalon Nine, Flutasia, Joey Hendrickson and the In Full Swing Big Band. More information at: dublinartfair.org.

Gardening and Arts Festival
July 16
Scioto Gardens, Delaware (map)
This festival will feature free gardening workshops, a palm reader, arts and crafts, food and live music. Scheduled to perform are Three Day Weekend, Rusty Strings, Walkin’ Cane and Doug Wood. More information at:sciotogardens.com.

Kidzfest
July 16-17
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (map)
Kidzfest will return to the Columbus Zoo for its second straight year. The festival will include activity stations, entertainment, keeper talks and appearances from Dora the Explorer and Diego. More information at:columbuszoo.org.

Shadowbox Live Sketch Comedy Festival
July 19-20
Easton Town Center (map)
The third annual Shadowbox Live Sketch Comedy Festival will feature Sketch Comedy Troupes from across the nation. Troupes will compete in this two-day competition judged by the audience and a panel of celebrity guest judges. Among the celebrity guest judges will be original Saturday Night Live cast member Garrret Morgan. More information at: shadowboxlive.org.

Lancaster Festival
July 21-30
Lancaster, Ohio (map)
This years Lancaster Festival will feature over 75 events. Events will include an artwalk, a 5k race and street painting. Artists scheduled to perform include the Lancaster Festival Orchestra, Unforgettable Fire, Celtic Fire and The Beach Boys. More information at: lanfest.org.

Jazz and Rib Festival
July 22-24
Arena District (map)
The Jazz and Rib Festival will once again be held in the Arena District. Mcferson Commons and North Bank Park will play host to regional and international jazz artists. Rib-burners from ten states and Canada will set up along Spring and Long Streets to compete for “Best Ribs” bragging rights. More information at: hotribscooljazz.org.

Lazy Daze of Summer Festival
July 23
Grandview Library (map)
The 18th annual Lazy Daze of Summer Festival will take place on the front lawn of the Grandview Library and surrounding streets. This festival will include crafts, food and music. More information at: ghpl.org.

Serbian Festival
July 23
St. Stevan of Dechani Serbian Church, East Side (map)
The Serbian Festival is expected to feature several ethnic dishes which will include pig sarma, salata strudel and wood fire roasted lamb. This event will also include Kolo dancing and a performance by the Lira Orchestra. More information at: ststevanofdechani.org.

Pickerington Violet Festival
July 27-30
Pickerington, Ohio (map)
The Pickerington Festival is a four day festival that is expected to include a car show, parade, carnival rides, a 5k run and live entertainment. Artist scheduled to perform include Hotel California, British Invasion and Eddie Money. More information at: violetfestival.org.

Red, White and Boom!
July 1
Downtown Riverfront ( map)
Red White and Boom is the largest Independence Day celebration in the central Ohio area. Highlights of this years event will include a Boom’s Got Talent competition, a Taste of Boom, live entertainment, a parade and the fireworks display. More information at redwhiteandboom.org.

Buckeye Lake Area Star Spangled Tradition “BLASST”
July 1
Buckeye Lake ( map)
The annual fireworks celebration at Buckeye Lake which was renamed the BLASST in 2002 will feature fireworks over Buckeye Lake. Spectators are invited to light flares and luminaries at dusk as well as join in the singing of the national anthem at 9:55pm. With the Fireworks starting at 10:00pm. More information at www.blasst.org.

Deck the Hills – Its Christmas in July
July 1-4
Worthington Hills (map)
This years event will feature a Christmas in July theme with Santa Claus scheduled to be the grand marshal of the parade. In addition to the parade there will be a firecracker trot, a neighborhood softball game, contests, midway games, and a fireworks display. More information at worthingtonhills.org.

Granville Fourth of July Celebration
July 1-4
Downtown Granville, Ohio (map)
This four day celebration will include a fireworks display (at Wildwood Park), a parade, a five mile race and Granville’s Got Talent open mic night. Activities will also include rides, live entertainment, concessions and games. More information at granvillekiwanisclub.org.

Reynoldsburg Independance Day Celebration
July 2
Reynoldsburg, Ohio (map)
This event will feature a parade and a fireworks display. More information at www.ci.reynoldsburg.oh.us.

Blast at Beulah
July 2
Beulah Park, Grove City ( map)
This years’ Blast at Beulah will feature a ceremony to honor military veterans and active duty military men and women for their service. There will also be activities for children and live entertainment provided by Wally and the Beavs. Fireworks are expected to start around 10:00pm. More information at grovecityohio.gov.

Groveport Village Independence Day Festivities
July 2
Groveport ( map)
The Groveport Village Independence Day festivities will feature a childrens parade and an Independance Parade, with fireworks scheduled to start at dusk. More information at groveport.org.

Freedom Celebration
July 3
Central College Presbyterian Church, Westerville (map)
This event will include games, food, fellowship, music and a fireworks display. More information at ccpc.us.

Bexley Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Capital University ( map)
The Bexley Fourth of July Celebration will include a 5k starting from Jeffrey Mansion. Also a parade, games and rides. The Celebration concludes with fireworks at Capital University. More information at bexley.org.

Star Spangled Soul Independence Day Celebration
July 4th
Dublin Coffman High School (map)
This event will include a fishing derby, a parade and the Skyhoundz Hyperflite Canine Frisbee Disc Championship. As well as a performance by Grammy Award winner Smokey Robinson followed by a fireworks display. More information at dublin.oh.us.

Clintonville July 4th Celebration
July 4
Whetstone Park of Roses (map)
This event will include a community breakfast, a pet show and a fishing derby. Childrens activities will include a bike decorating contest and inflatable rides. Artists scheduled to perform include the Songbirds and Janet’s Planet. Fireworks are scheduled to follow the Janet’s Planet performance. More information at clintonvillefourthofjuly.com.

DooDah Parade
July 4
Short North ( map)
Now in its 28th year the DooDah Parade will once again make its way through the streets of the Short North. The DooDah Parade doesn’t permit commercial floats and gives its participants a chance to exercise their first amendment right through humor. More information at doodahparade.com.

Gahanna Freedom Festival
July 4
Gahanna (map)
This event will feature games and activities for children. As well as live entertainment and a fireworks display. More information at gahanna.gov.

Hilliard 4th of July Celebration
July 2-4
Roger A. Reynolds Municipal Park (map)
Vendors and Rides are expected to set up in the park on July 2nd, with a parade, live entertainment and fireworks display scheduled for the fourth. This year’s fireworks display will be set to 80’s music. Artist scheduled to perform include The Reaganomics. With TV personality David McCreary scheduled to emcee Mondays events. More information at hilliardohio.gov.

Pickerington July 4th Celebration
July 4
Victory Park (map)
This event will feature rides, concessions, live entertainment, a parade and a fireworks display. More information at pickerington.net.

Upper Arlington Independence Day Celebration
July 4
Northam Park (map)
This event will feature a wake-up call to symbolize Paul Revere’s ride, a parade with contest for best float and a party in the park. Artists scheduled to perform include Shucking Bubba. A fireworks display will close out the evening. More information at uaca.org.

Glorious Fourth Independence Day Celebration
July 4
Ohio Historical Center/Ohio Village ( map)
The Ohio Historical Center will host a 19th century themed Independence Day Celebration at the Ohio Village. Highlights for this celebration include a grand procession, patriotic speeches, an Ohio Muffins baseball game and a Community Dance. There will also be a performance by the Ohio Village Singers. More information at ohiohistory.org.

This single-screen theater has been a landmark in the community for over 70 years.  Through multiple names and owners, Studio 35 has thoroughly ingrained itself in the hearts of movie goers and those that call Clintonville home.

Janet Mushrush, a resident of Clintonville, says it quite succinctly: “What I like most about Studio 35 is that it’s home.  It’s where I grew up, and even though I didn’t always live here [Columbus], when I came home I didn’t move far.  And we come here all the time.  It’s just…it’s home.” Many people share her sentiment, waiting until movies end up on the screen at Studio 35 to see them.

It’s easy to understand the lure of Studio 35.  Sure, you can drink a pint of Bell’s Two Hearted while watching an Oscar hopeful on the screen.  You can order a pepperoni pizza while enjoying an Italian zombie flick from the seventies.  You can even go for the high score on Arcade games between showings, should you desire.  But it’s more than just pizza and beer, it’s a community spirit.

“It may not be better projection, or better sound, but the sense of community spirit you get when you walk in the door is wonderful,” says Frank Gabrenya, local film critic. “And to have one of these theaters still existing is kind of miraculous in this day and age.”

Whether it’s a first date, a night out with friends, or a nice escape on a cold night Studio 35 provides the warm and friendly atmosphere that you would want in a movie theater.  One couple had their first date at Studio 35.  “It provided the venue for us to fall in love.” It should be no surprise that it ended up being the venue for their wedding.

There are a lot of great reasons to go see movies.  They entertain us, they enlighten us; they give us another world to cozy up to.  When you can find that world in the movie theater equivalent of “Cheers”, it only make the experience more enjoyable.  Current owner Eric Brembeck loves his job.

“Being an owner, we’re a part of the community now, and able to do things we’ve always wanted to do, AND own a business…that’s hard to do!  It’s not always about making money, it’s about creating experiences for people.”

I love art. Though I admit, in regards to technique and style, I’m not very knowledgeable. But, I have a deep appreciation for art and for those who create it. There’s something about an artistic atmosphere, (museums, galleries, festivals) that just makes you feel good and cultured. Simply looking at a piece of art can have an effect on your mood. The mood may not be so cheery though, depending on the style, but nevertheless, art makes you think.

I had never been to the Columbus Arts festival before, and I had a great time just wandering and enjoying the sights and smells. One artist that caught my attention right away was Bill Secunda of Butler, PA. It’s hard to miss his display of giant animals made entirely of nails. His exhibit is located on Washington Ave. The picture to the right shows a bear from his collection.

The festival not only includes paintings, photos and sculptures from over 200 artists, but also food vendors and live music. During Ann Fisher’s broadcast and interview with Columbus musician Arnett Howard, Howard mentioned that an art festival wouldn’t be complete without music. I second this statement but also believe that food plays just as an important part. Schmidt’s cream puffs and Jeni’s ice cream are true examples of culinary art.

The festival offers face painting and hands on activities for kids. It is also free to attend, though you may have to pay for parking. It lasts until 10:00pm today, runs from 11:30am-10:00pm tomorrow, and then wraps up Sunday with the hours being 11:30am – 6:00pm.

It was a beautiful day today and will hopefully remain nice throughout the weekend. I would highly suggest stopping by the festival, especially if you don’t have weekend plans.

-Laura Kelly (WOSU Intern)