Jan 29 Wednesday
Indie Lens Pop-Up, presented by ITVS, INDEPENDENT LENS, and WOSU Public Media in partnership with Columbus Metropolitan Library will host an advanced* screening of “Free for All: The Public Library” on Wednesday January 29, 2025 beginning at 6:00 PM.
This documentary tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.
“Free for All: The Public Library” chronicles the evolution of the nation’s public libraries, tracing the battles over who can enter, what belongs there, and who makes these decisions, while exploring how public commons are defined and defended.
Please join us for the film (run time 60 mins) , followed by a panel discussion from Columbus Metropolitan Library Staff members who will speak about the vital impact of their organization on the Columbus community.
Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library- Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
RSVP: Tickets to this event are free but registration is required. Click the button to the below to go to the ticket page.
Questions: email events@wosu.org or call 614.247.6539.
*The broadcast premiere on PBS is April 29, 2025. See the film three months early!
Feb 11 Tuesday
SOLD OUT - Join renowned world traveler, Rick Steves for a flight of Italian wine! Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or just starting your wine journey, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of wine education.
Rick and a sommelier will guide you through a handpicked selection of exceptional wines from Italy. Don’t miss this evening of discovery and indulgence, where you're sure to learn something new about the wonderful world of Italian wine- and perhaps about Rick too!
Ticket sales end at 5 p.m. ET on January 17, 2025.
the event will take place the evening of Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 8pm.
In the week leading up the event, a wine tasting kit including six mini bottles of Italian wine (187 ml) will be shipped directly to your door.
Each kit can accommodate two 21+ adults. You must show ID with proof of age and sign at delivery in order to receive the kit.
You'll receive a link and all the information you need to join the virtual tasting to the email you provide at the time of your donation.
Kits can NOT be shipped to a PO Box. Rick and the Sommelier will walk you through the tasting step-by-step with time included for some Q & A.