Deep sigh of relief. The project I have been working on for my part-time second job has finally been completed! whew! I made a lot of typos and learned a lot. Now that I can go back to my shorter, more part time hours, I can devote more time to what I love more than most things in the world, writing for you! It feels good, getting back into the rhythm of writing, and just sitting here, going through the old familiar routine of writing up the weekly events. I like it. This is what I love the most.
There are quite a few things going on in Columbus this week and beyond, so if I forget anything, you know the drill.
- First of all, this is the last week for the Jeff Smith:Bone & Beyond Exhibit at the Wexner Center. I can't believe I still haven't made it. But Thursday I'll be at the Wex for the Fall Preview show, so I hope to go a little early and walk through. Don't forget about the Kubrick retrospective going on; tomorrow night you can see Dr. Strangelove, one of my personal Kubrick favorites. If that means anything.
- Friday night kicks off the summer Rhythm on the River series at the Riverfront Amphitheater. Oliver Mtukudzi & the Black Spirits perform.
- In more outdoor music this week, the Eileen Howard Band will perform at Goodale Park (in the Short North) this Sunday at noon.
- And Tuesday for lunch in the Topiary Park (downtown), the Ark Band will perform (reggae).
- The Ohio State Fair starts today, so if you've been sitting around thinking how you haven't seen pig calling, dairy cow judging, or eaten a fried Twinkie lately, now's you chance. I was driving down 17th Ave the other day, and the chair lift was running. That was pretty cool.
- This Saturday is the Pickerington Jazz & Blues Ribfest! There, suburbs, don't say I never give you any love!
- This Saturday is the Gallery Hop in the Short North. If you have never been to a Gallery Hop or are loathe to come out because of the crowds, the August Hop is a good one because it tends to be less well-attended than other months of the year.
- This week in wine tastings: Vino 100 Polaris (Hi Liz! For the record, I just met owner Liz this week when she walked up to me and said "Are you THE Lisa?") gives you the chance to taste American-style Bordeaux on Thursday; on Monday, you can taste a flight of Petit Verdot & Petite Syrah.
- I was going to put Spagio Cellars in here but the PDF doesn't load. They have tastings every Thursday night.
- This week at Whole Foods - first of all, tonight is Buckeye Bounty, a farmer's market with a focus on Ohio products. On Monday night, you can taste some healthier options to State Fair fare.
- This week in cooking classes at Sur la Table: Friday - Hawaiian Luau; Sunday - Elegant Sunday Brunch; Tuesday - Moroccan Supper Party; Thursday - Sushi 101.
