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BULLETIN BOARD - JULY 2008

EVENTS JULY 2008

POETRY IN THE PARK: This new poetry event coincides with the Gallery Hop and will take place through October in Goodale Park. On Sat., July 5 at 7:30 p.m., poet Charlene Fix will be featured along with live music by Shawn Price at 6:45 and during breaks. For more information email info@poetryinthepark.com or visit www.poetryinthepark.com

HERE COMES YOUR WEEKEND/ PARKING LOT BLOWOUT: The ultimate event for those post-Comfest blues – live outdoor music all day under the tents, a little nostalgia, plenty of Pabst Blue Ribbon, hot dogs and a day filled with good music and good friends – and all for a good cause. The Surly Girl Saloon and the Columbus Music Co-op have partnered again to bring this super-fun, free, all-ages event to the masses on Sat., July 5 from 2 p.m. to midnight in the Surly Girl Saloon parking lot at 1126 N. High St. Scheduled bands include The Kyle Sowashes, Bush League All-Stars, Vegetative State, Church of the Red Museum, Lara Yazvac, Brainbow, Great Plains, El Jesus de Magico, Fly Union, Times New Viking and Dead Sea. All proceeds will go to the Columbus Music Co-op. For more information contact Erin Moore columbusmusiccoop@gmail.com or 614-266-5157.

DR. SKETCHY'S ANTI-ART SCHOOL HITS BUCKEYE COUNTRY: In case you didn’t know, Columbus is the “Indie Art Capital of the World.” Something else you might not know, art, or at least drawing, is more fun with booze, pretty girls, and laughter. Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School brings you all of the above. Founded in 2005, Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School is a crazy mix of cabaret and fine art that gives ordinary people, including those who couldn’t even draw a straight line to save their lives, the chance to indulge their artistic tendencies by having a cocktail and sketching a rotating cast of burlesque performers. Come to Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Columbus class on Saturday, July 12 at East Village Food/Bar at 630 N. High Street in the Short North from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring your sketchpad, pencils, and sense of humor! Join Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Columbus’ den mother, and Columbus burlesque performer, Viva Valezz! (www.myspace.com/vivaburlesque) as she welcomes artists young and old, seasoned and newbie, experienced and starving, to come sketch her gorgeous burlesque friends. Viva! will be bringing a bevy of her lovely burlesque performer and model friends as her Dr. Sketchy’s Columbus “class” will be hosted at various locations around the city. To keep up to date on the adventures of Dr. Sketchy’s Columbus go to www.myspace.com/sketchyscolumbus to sign up for class information. You can pay at the door or pre-purchase your tickets for the event at www.myspace.com/sketchyscolumbus. Tickets are $10 pre-purchase, $15 at the door (special student rate of $5 pre-purchase, $10 at the door with current, valid student ID). Viva!’s July 12 feature models will be her Columbus burlesque friends The Ooh-La-Las, and in between poses she’ll be raffling off gift certificates from “What The Rock!” boutique in the Short North. Come sketch, drink and be merry!

NORTH MARKET FOOD AND OHIO WINE FESTIVAL: Three-day celebration of Ohio’s finest wines and great food to pair with them during the weekend of July 11 - 13. Preview Party Friday 7-10 p.m. ($20 • $5 discount @ National City Bank) featuring celebrities as guest pourers with music by Honk, Wait and Moan. Weekend on Sat. (10-7) and Sun. (1-6) continues with free activities for kids and adults: culinary demonstrations, corn climbing wall, live music, culinary demonstrations by local chefs, and the monthly artisan fair (Sunday). Glass and 2 tasting tickets ($5) extras (50¢). Call 614-463-9664 or visit www.northmarket.com for more information.

GOODALE PARK SUNDAY JAZZ: Outdoor jazz performances organized by the Columbus Recreation & Parks Department are scheduled in July and August on Sundays at Noon in the Goodale Park Gazebo. July 13, Dynamic Standards by Helen Hagerty and Sweet Sixteen; July 20, Brazilian Latin Fusion by Canta Brasil Quintet; August 3, Vocal Jazz, Latin, and Funk by Eileen Howard Band; August 10, Funky Jazz by Actual Proof with Jeanette Williams; August 17, Vintage vocal and B-3 by The Vipers; August 24, Contemporary Jazz standard by Lisa Webster and Friends (This performance at 12:30). For more informaiton visit www.musicintheair.org

JUNGHAUS COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: Held Sat., July 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at JungHaus, 59 W. Third Ave. Free, but offerings welcome. Muddling in Fairy Tales - An amateur looks at some of the answers to life’s persistent questions found in assorted fairy tales and folk stories. Facilitated by Sandy Pfening. For more information 614-291-8050 • www.JungCentralOhio.org

MONKEYS RETREAT TAI CHI CHUAN CLASS: Ongoing instruction at Monkeys Retreat in the Garden District of the Short North at 1202 N. High St. EVERY MONDAY from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and EVERY SATURDAY from 11 to 12:30 p.m. The class consists of learning a Tai Chi form plus fundamentals of Chi Kung (Qigong), Taoist breathing, meditation and self-defense applications taught by Sifu (teacher) Ro-z (roh-zee) Mendelson and Darryl Mendelson who have studied and taught Tai Chi Chuan for 35 years. They began their studies under the late Dr. Fred Wu in 1973. Cost $10. Two free introductory sessions. Individual instruction also. 614-294-9511. Visit www.monkeysretreat.com/taichi

FRIENDS OF GOODALE PARK WORK DAYS: Flower maintenance and weeding on Sat., July 19, 9 a.m. until noon. All good neighbors are welcome and encouraged to join in. Bring work gloves and a hand trowel. For more information www.friendsofgoodalepark.org

MARTHA WALKER GARDEN CLUB WEED AND FEED. Pitch in and weed the garden space on Mt. Pleasant between 3rd and 4th Avenues in Italian Village. Bring gloves, gardening implements and 5-gallon bucket for weeds if you have one. Enjoy pizza after the work is done. Begins at 7 p.m. on Mon. July 21. Call 614-470-3469 for more information or email ugardener@aol.com

VICTORIANS MIDNIGHT CAFE: Acoustic Open Stage every Wed. 8pm. Poetry with acoustics on Thurs. 8pm. Vegan menu. Call to guarantee 15 min. on stage. 614-299-2295. www.victoriansmidnightcafe.com

COLUMBUS GREEN DRINKS: Program on Green Investing. CGD, a chapter of Green Drinks International, is a monthly informal drinks and socialization gathering for people who are interested in keeping our planet “green.” Held Thurs., July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Surly Girl Saloon, 1126 N. High St.

PUFFIN FOUNDATION PRESENTS EXHIBIT, MOVIES AND PRESENTATION @ NORTHWOOD ARTSPACE: JULY through AUGUST 16: Puffin Foundation is sponsoring Laws of War/Lawless Wars: Our Democracy in Peril, From Manzanar to Guantanamo featuring photographs by Dorothea Lange and Ansel Adams depicting the wartime internment of 120,000 Japanese American; The Detainees Speak, poems from Guantanamo, edited by Marc Falkoff; My Tour of Duty, photos of Guantanamo by Karl Schaab; and Painter of True Life Atrocities, Eric Humphries. Join together in the exploration of race prejudice, war hysteria, and the failure of political leadership in our times: Opening Reception: Sat., July 5, 3-8 pm. Always free and everyone welcome Fridays 3-8. Pizza and Movie Nights: 7/11 (6pm) - Snow Falling on Cedars; 7/18 (6pm) - The Road to Guantanamo; 7/25 (6pm) - Poetry Jam, readings from Poems from Guantanamo and Open Mic; 8/2 (3pm) - Eva Hashiguchi will give her oral history of her internment as a 16-year-old Japanese-American citizen following the bombing of Pearl Harbor; 8/8 (6pm) - From a Silk Cocoon; 8/15 (6pm) - The Trial by Orson Wells. Email puffinoh@columbus.rr.com or call 614-223-1055 for more information.

ZEN MEDITATION: Two 25-minute periods of sitting with kinhin [walking meditation] in between, followed by a 20-minute sutra [chanting] service in the Diamond Sangha zen tradition of Robert Aitken Ros. Offered every Sunday morning from 7:30 to 8:45 am at Yoga on High, 1081 N. High St. Call 614-291-4444 or visit www.yogaonhigh.com

HARRISON WEST SOCIETY MEETING: Fast-paced, no-obligation monthly meetings covering vital neighborhood issues and planning for neighborhood get-togethers. Held 7 p.m. at the Harrison Park Community Center, 575 West 1st Ave. on Wed., July 16. Everyone welcome. Visit www.harrisonwest.org

VICTORIAN VILLAGE SOCIETY MEETING: Public meeting covering neighborhood issues and projects. Everyone is welcome, and all members in good standing may vote on issues before the Society. Held Thurs., July 17 at 8:30 pm in Goodale Park Caretaker’s Residence. Call 614-228-2912.

ITALIAN VILLAGE SOCIETY MEETING: Monthly meeting Tues., July 8 at 7:30 pm in the Short Stop Teen Centerr, 1066 N. High St. Visit www.italianvillage.org

BICYCLE MECHANICAL WORKSHOP: Restoration Bicycle Workshops for Commuter Safety, Maintenance and Repair. This workshop will teach the basic maintenance and repair skills you need to keep your bicycle reliable and fun to ride! Learn how to know when the chain is worn. What about brake levers? Problems shifting? How to deal with tires and tubes. Come prepared to get dirty! Sat. Aug. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Junctionview Studios, 889 Williams Ave. Registration is required and limited so get yours in early! $15. Phone: 614-937-7616, workshops@restorationbicycle.com

WRITERS BLOCK POETRY NIGHT: OPEN MIC AND SLAM every Wednesday (July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30). Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission $5. FIRST DRAFT OPEN MIC every 3rd Friday (July 18): Work that has never been read in public before. See some of your favorite poets trying out new work, as well as new poets finding their way onto microphones for the first time. Events held at Kafe Kerouac, 2250 N. High St. (N of Lane, S of Hudson). Visit www.writersblockpoetry.com

SUNDAY COMIX CARTOONISTS GROUP MONTHLY MEETING: Sunday Comix is a group of artists and writers who meet one Sunday afternoon a month at the Upper Arlington Library (2800 Tremont Rd.) to share their works-in-progress and receive constructive critiques from other creators in order to develop their personal styles as well as encourage a sense of community. Visit www.SundayComix.Blogspot.com for more information, or call Max Ink at 614-275-4764 or email max.ink@gmail.com

LEARNING THE “LAW OF ATTRACTION” AT ALPHA STATE: You’ve seen the movie The Secret (or heard of it), now learn how to live it. Monthly gatherings teach practical application of this powerful Universal Law, facilitated by Victoria Vetere, Wholistic Life Coach. FREE monthly meeting Enlightened Happy Hour held Fri., July 25, 7:30-9 p.m. at AlphaState, 433 W. 3rd Ave. Call 614-299-6636. Visit www.AlphaStateLife.com

PROSE GROUP AT AREOPAGITICA: A prose writing and reading group held once a month (every 3rd Thursday) at Areopagitica Books, 3510 N. High St. Bring your prose and a friend! July 17, 2- 4 pm. Call 614-499-0899.

POETRY AT AREOPAGITICA: Poets & Writers Guild meets 4th Friday each month at 7:30 pm in Areopagitica Books, 3510 N. High St. On Fri., July 25 Elizabeth Ann James will present poems about July 4 and July 14 (French Bastille Day). Public welcome. Call 614-263-9346.

FREE PRESS SECOND SATURDAY SALON MEETING: Join a group of progressive community-minded folks for food, drink, music, art, film and discussion. Meeting at 1000 E. Main St., old Firehouse #11, parking in rear lot. Enter side door. July 12 from 6:30 to midnight. Visit www.freepress.org. Call Bob 614-253-2571 or email truth@freepress.org

RADIO WCRS LP-FM BENEFIT SHOW: Fundraiser for volunteer-run, listener supported, non-commerical radio: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. on Sat., July 19 at Ruby Tuesday's, 1978 Summit St. Money collected at the door will go toward operations and equipment and raise awareness about this great community asset. Family Friendly 4-9 p.m: Musical Grab Bag of Short Sets by local artists: Brian Harnetty, Mark Van Fleet, Kevin Gaier, Tom Derwent, Daducah, Derek DiCenzo, Barry Chern, Adam Smith (Of Dead Sea fame), Queen Mae and the Bells, American Jobs, Raga Muffin. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Standard Sets: Raven w/ full band (1st show since 1974), Couch Forts, Necropolis, Crime + Punishment. All female DJ's spinning records on the patio. Food prepared by uber-chefs Loyal and Emily and Adam F (of Taco Ninja infamy). Ingredients donated by Whole Foods Market of Upper Arlington. $5 suggested donation to get in and $5 to eat. Emcee-at-large: Wacky Jim Maneri and Zach Henkel. Visit wcrsfm.org Always looking for volunteers! For more information about the event, email: blumpkinboy2001@yahoo.com

VOLATILITY: MADLAB’S 7th ANNUAL ALL-DAY FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER: Attend this event and help MadLab finance facility renovations to advance and enhance the audience experience. Includes an indoor and outdoor stage of musical entertainment featuring a lineup of over 15 bands, silent art auction, limited vendor booths, food and beverage vendors, including beer. Held at MadLab, 105 N. Grant Ave., on Sat. July 19 beginning at 2 p.m. the last band onstage at midnight. Closing at 1 am. Admission $5. Call 614-470-2333 or visit www.madlab.net

THURBER HOUSE LITERARY PICNICS: Wed., July 9: Katrina Kittle will read from her novel The Kindness of Strangers, the Fiction Book winner of the 2006 Great Lakes Book Awards. She teaches 6th and 7th grade English at Miami Valley School in Dayton and acts in productions for the Dayton Theatre Guild. Wed., July 23: Heather Byer, a freelance writer and editor in New York, and Columbus native, will read from her book Sweet: An Eight-Ball Odyssey. Held on the lawn of Thurber House, 77 Jefferson Ave. Dinner 6:15 p.m., readings 7 p.m. Tickets $25 for reading/dinner; $15 for reading only. Call 614-464-1032 or www.thurberhouse.org

BRIAN SMITH QUARTET: “In the Tradition” will be performed as part of the 4th annual “Music on the Hill” concert series at Glenwood Recreational Park, 1925 W. Broad St. Tues., July 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free. For more information call 614-463-0009.

10TH ANNUAL HERITAGE CONCERT SERIES @ KING ARTS COMPLEX: Once known as the “Cradle of Jazz,” the Mount Vernon corridor will swing with the sounds of various musical genres, including jazz, classic R&B and blues. A two-disc CD will be produced with musicians from the last 10 years of the series. Enjoy performances by an all-star lineup of some of Central Ohio’s hottest musicians. Thursdays - July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14, 21, 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax in the beautiful, breezy ambiance of Mayme Moore Park with great eats from a variety of vendors at the food court. Held next to the King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave. Call 614-645-5464 or visit www.thekingartscomplex.com

SIERRA CLUB PROGRAM: Marita King and her husband, Jim Hofferberth, enjoy “Land Cruising” in their camping van, named ALCAN. Starting with a used Ford Econoline E150, Jim removed all but the front two seats, built in a double bed with ample storage space beneath, squeezed in a small kitchen unit with refrigerator, and added a “house” battery with inverter. Since 2002 these world travelers have roamed with ALCAN throughout North America from coast-to-coast and top to bottom. For this program Marita and Jim will share practical details of their alternative camping style and show slides they’ve taken while roaming the back roads of Canada and Alaska from the Pacific Ocean and the Arctic Circle in the Yukon Territory to the Maritime Provinces and Newfoundland. A wide range of topics includes sightseeing highlights, wildlife encounters, northern lights, Fundy tides, fly fishing, berry collecting and mushroom hunting. Jim will bring ALCAN for “show and tell” before and after the scheduled program Scheduled at OSU Museum of Biological Diversity, 1315 Kinnear Rd. at 7:30 p.m. on Wed., July 9.

OPPORTUNITIES

WORKAHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 12-Step, 12-Tradition Recovery Meeting every Tuesday at 7:00 pm at 299 King Avenue at the southwest corner of King and Neil. Use west door off parking lot, go up stairs and ask receptionist for location. Through shared experience, strength and hope, we are recovering from compulsive working or work anorexia. Share in the recovery, reclaim balance in your life. Group just celebrated one-year anniversary!

FREE SPANISH RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS: PSAs on mental health, nutrition, AIDS, the environment and more now available from Acceso Hispano. Just click and listen or download and distribute: www.accesohispano.org

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL): Classes offered every Sunday from 9:30 - 10:30 am at Neil Avenue Baptist Church, 1385 Neil Ave., followed by a free brunch. Conversational English taught based on student’s level of knowledge. NO COST. For more info contact Gail Reid at 864-1165.

AL-ANON ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS: Meets every Monday at 5:30 - 6:30 pm at 299 King Avenue at the southwest corner of King and Neil. Enter main north door on King Ave., go up stairs and ask receptionist for room location. Please join us. Share with those who have been there.

IMPROVE YOUR SPEAKING, LISTENING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Eyeopeners Toastmasters provides opportunities for personal and professional growth 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month at the Zion Lutheran Church, 766 S. High St., German Village. 7:15-8:15 am. Call Jean Moffitt 614-228-5139 or 614-580-8780.

WEB-BASED CONTINUING EDUCATION: OSU provides a variety of online career training programs to help individuals with professional development. Open-enrollment, self-paced. Generally completed within 90 days. Visit www.continuinged.ohio-state.edu or call Sarah Sieling at 614-292-8571.

REAL ESTATE/RENTALS

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY! DENNISON PLACE SHORT NORTH ARTS DISTRICT, 63 Smith Place. This gorgeous 5 bdrm., 4 bths. home offers over 4800 sq. ft. of living space. Additional features: 4 fireplaces, 10’ ceilings, gourmet kitchen, in-ground heated pool, fenced yrd, .44 acres, screened porch and 3-car garage too. Can be converted back to Bed & Breakfast. Miinutes to Downtown and OSU. Price just reduced $30,500 - Now $599,000. Call Helen Stepien, Real Living HER • 614-397-0110

TURN KEY COTTAGE BUSINESS: In the beautiful Hocking Hills of Ohio. Caretakers house with inground pool plus 5 rentals with hot-tubs and completely furnished all on 44+ magnificent acres. Call 740-385-0662.

SHORT NORTH AREA RENTAL: 3-bedroom is now only $595! Immediate or FALL move-in. Fans, blinds, DW, on-site parking. New carpet! Clean!! Save $200/mo. NorthSteppe Realty 614-299-4110.

UNIQUE OFFICE SPACES: Designed for those wishing to engage in trade or commerce in the historic Short North District. Convenient to downtown and the freeway system. A unique business environment with flexible spaces, all utilities including heat and air-conditioning. Conference room and off-street parking – all at surprisingly affordable prices. The Greystone Exchange, 815 N. High St. Call 614-294-6097.

SKILLED SERVICE

SPRING IS HERE: THINKING OF LANDSCAPING? We provide lawn mowing, spring yard cleanups and perennial design work. All areas of lawn maintenance and landscaping are offered. We install paver patios, retaining walls, and custom fencing. Free consultation. AG Horticultural Services @ 614-207-7698.

WHOLISTIC ACUPUNCTURE: Helping you heal. Daniel & Sunyoung Miller, RAc, MAc, Dipl.Ac, Dipl. OM. 6463 Proprietors Road, Suite 101, in Worthington. Call 614-216-6405 or 614-747-1271. wholisticacu@gmail.com

PIANO TUNING AND SERVICE: University-trained technician with over 25 years experience serving Central Ohio. Call Richard Dacks at 614-582-5825 or email radacks@aol.com

SPARKWOOD GRAPHIC DESIGN: Ad Design, Book/Magazine/Catalog layout, Custom Graphic Design, Postcards & Flyers, Newsletter, Newspaper Layouts, Photo Manipulation, Restoration, Slide Scanning, Website/Flash Design. Call 614-499-6786.

VACATION GETAWAY

CELEBRATE TRANQUILITY: Get away to the Hocking Hills! Experience the best of both worlds atop this gorgeous ridge overlooking the Clear Creek Valley. Four properties to choose from: a spacious lodge, a luxury retreat in a very private setting, a quaint hilltop cottage, and an original log cabin built in the 1860s Family-owned and operated. Call 740- 681-5689 or 888-484-8104. Visit Web site www.heritagecabin.com

LOVELY HOCKING COUNTY: Cabins and lodges with all the comfort of home. Near state parks, canoeing, hiking and birding areas. Family-owned and operated. 740-385-0662.

VOLUNTEER

VOLUNTEER BRAVO: Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization, offering education, training, and resources for LGBT community is collecting cell phones to stop crime; seeking HelpLine volunteers to staff crisis hotlines, Community Outreach volunteers to participate in events. Attend Volunteer Night the 2nd Monday of every month, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Short North BRAVO office. Work on office projects, prepare mailings, outreach material, eat pizza and connect with other BRAVO volunteers. 614-294-7867 or www.bravo-ohio.org

VOLUNTEER: BRICKSTREET ARTS ASSOCIATION: If you are interested in public art, this 6-year old non-profit, which facilitates the design and installation of public art in older urban neighborhoods, is seeking board members with a strong interest in public art and a willingness to make it happen. Experience in the arts, grant writing, fundraising, community outreach, or marketing is a plus. Meets quarterly. 614-291-2285 or email mweisz@hr.osu.edu. http://brickstreet-arts.org

VOLUNTEER GLOBAL GALLERY: Short North non-profit shop committed to fair trade provides beautiful alternatives to mass-produced merchandise. They count on volunteers for virtually everything and need your help: Customer service, data entry, composing news releases, newsletters, in-store presentations, event coordination (setup-takedown), developing and maintaining relationship w/community. Call 614-621-1744.

VOLUNTEER NORTHSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY: Be a volunteer and become a part of our library family in the Short North. Help us file and shelve books, CDs, movies, and more. A wonderful opportunity for discovery. To apply call 614-645-2275 or visit 1423 N. High St.

VOLUNTEER PROJECT OPEN HAND: Non-profit providing free nutritional service to persons living with HIV/AIDS seeks volunteer help in the pantry, for deliveries, special events, office support. Donations for pantry: All varieties of hygiene products, cleaning products, laundry soap; as well as tuna, peanut butter, canned goods, oatmeal, pasta and sauces, soups. 614-298-8334.

VOLUNTEER: PREVENT SUICIDE: You can help save lives by volunteering six hours per week for six months. Volunteers are being recruited to serve on the Franklin County Suicide Prevention Service hotline operated by North Central Mental Health Services. Call 614-299-6600 ext. #2004

VOLUNTEER LITERACY COUNCIL: Information Session about tutoring and other rewarding volunteer opportunities on Wed., July 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Columbus Literacy Council Office, 195 N Grant Ave. Call Norma at 614-221-5013.See www.columbusliteracy.com

 

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