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BULLETIN BOARD - MAY 2008

EVENTS

CONCERT FOR PEACE: Phyllis Cole-Dai will perform “Child of All Earth,” a multi-media concert for peace at 7 p.m. on Thurs., May 15 in the Sanctuary at New Life United Methodist Church, 25 W. 5th Ave. She will perform original solo piano compositions as photographic montages are projected onto a screen. “The music and montages reinforce eaach other,” she says, “deploring the violence of war and celebrating humanity’s desire for peace.” (See Events on pages 14-15 for more.)

KIRTAN WITH MIKE COHEN AND FRIENDS AT YOGA ON HIGH: Kirtan is a practice of Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of Devotion, consisting of sacred call and response chanting in a group setting that highlights the experience of meditiation. This event is scheduled Fri., May 16 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Yoga on High, 1081 N. High St. The evening of Kirtan will include periods of silence in which participants will rest in the experience of meditiation. Cost is $15. Learn more about Mike Cohen at www.mikecohenkirtan.com. Call 614-291-4444 or visit www.yogaonhigh.com

LEAH-CARLA GORDONE ON STAGE AT Victorians’ Midnight Cafe: Singer songwriter Leah-Carla Gordone sings and accompanies herself, playing a mean 12-string acoustic guitar that is black and bedazzled with butterflies and stars. She will perform on Friday, May 16 beginning at 9 p.m. at Victorians’, 251 West 5th Ave. Call 614-299-2295. Visit www.leahcarlagordone.com or myspace.com/dancingonthedragon (See Events page 14 for more.)

ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI MUSIC CONCERT: A musical program, “The Lord Is With You: Musical Reflections on the Annunciation and Visitation,” including works by Biber, Bach, Krebs, and Parson will be performed on Sun., May 18 at 3 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic church, 386 Buttles Ave. in Victorian Village. The concert is free and open to the public. Call 614-299-5781 or email office@sfacolumbus.org for more information. (See Events page 15 for full article.)

NORTH MARKET 12TH ANNUAL APRON GALA: The bountiful graze around the historic North Market is a primary fundraiser and will take place from 7-10 p.m. on Sat., May 17. Guests roam the aisles after-hours and enjoy an abundant array of specialty appetizers, entree and dessert samples. The evening also features a silent auction for themed packages highlighting neighborhoods, sporting events and getaways. Commemora-tive aprons on sale for $15 at the event. Tickets are $75 per person ($65 for Friends) and can be purchased at the business office on the 2nd floor of the Market. Call 614-463-9664 or visit www.northmarket.com

POETRY IN THE PARK: This new poetry event coincides with the Gallery Hop and will take place May through October in Goodale Park. On Sat., May 3 at 7 p.m., Connie Willett Everett, Pudding House Publications senior editor will be featured along with live music breaks. For more information email info@poetryinthepark.com or visit www.poetryinthepark.com

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 SATURDAYS 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 who has studied and taught Tai Chi Chuan for 35 years. He began his studies under the late Dr. Fred Wu in 1973. Cost $10. Two free introductory sessions. Call 614-294-9511. Visit www.monkeysretreat.com/taichi

ZEN MEDITATION: This tradition arose from ancient Buddhism but is practiced by people of all religions. Sitting, walking, and chanting. 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

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., May 19. email ugardener@aol.com or call 614-470-3469 for more information.

FRIENDS OF GOODALE PARK: Annual Planting of the Annuals scheduled on Sat., May 10. Volunteers needed to help plant flowers in various beds throughout Goodale Park. Work begins at 9 a.m. and usually runs until 12:30. Bring gloves and a hand trowel. Also, Mayor Coleman and representatives will appear at 10 a.m. in recognition of the grants recently received by the Friends. For more information, call Stan Sells at 614-299-4202.

SHORT NORTH YARD SALE: In collaboration with residents of Harrison West and Italian Village, the Victorian Village Society has scheduled their annual neighborhood yard sale for Sat., June 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s time to clean out your basements, attics and closets and take advantage of the extra draw an entire neighborhood sale can generate. Register your sale for a map listing at info@victorianvillage.org or call 614-228-2912.

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., May 21. 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., May 15, 7 - 8:30 pm in Goodale Park Caretaker’s Residence. Call 614-228-2912.

ITALIAN VILLAGE SOCIETY MEETING: Monthly meeting Tues., May 13 at 7:30 pm in the Short Stop Teen Center, 1066 N High St. Visit www.italianvillage.org

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! May 15, 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., May 23 Mark Belletini, a poet, author, minister, and lecturer will be featured. Public welcome. Call 614-263-9346.

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

RUST BELT REGIONAL POETRY SLAM: Writers’ Block is hosting a multi-day poetry slam on Fri., May 16 and Sat., May 17. Friday’s event is at Mynt Ultra Lounge, 445 N. High St. beginning at 8 p.m. Saturdays event begins at noon at Frog Bear & Wild Boar Bar, 343 N. Front St. with an evening of finals at the Lodge Bar, 165 Vine St., including Open Mic at 7 p.m., Indie finals at 8 p.m., team finals at 9:15 p.m. Visit www.RustBeltPoetrySlam.com

ALDUS SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES: All lovers of books and the printed arts are invited to this monthly meeting on Thurs., May 8. Steven K. Galbraith from The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., will discuss treasures from the collection, including a unique copy of Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus (1594), and Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales printed by William Caxton (1477). The event is free and open to the public. Begins at 7:30 p.m. (socializing starts at 7) in the Thurber Center, 91 Jefferson Ave. Call 614-864-9794 or visit www.AldusSociety.com

PERIPATETIC POETS: Meetings held 4th Sunday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Areopagitica Books, 3510 N. High St. in Clintonville. On May 25, Dotte Turner featured. Open mic follows. Call 614-268-5094 for more information.

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. May 10 from 6:30 to midnight. Visit www.freepress.org. Call Bob 614-253-2571 or email truth@freepress.org

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

C.G. JUNG ASSOCIATION LECTURE: Mosaic of Female Wholeness: The Archetypal Realm of Buddhist Goddesses, a presentation by Miranda Shaw, Ph.D. Weaving together stories, poems and images, Shaw evokes the archetypal realm of Buddhist goddesses and invites a journey into their healing presence that leads to the sacred core of female experience and spirituality. Held Sat., May 10 from 9 to 1 p.m. at First Community Church, North Campus, 3777 Dublin Rd. Fee: Members $40, Non-Member $50. Call 614-291-8050 or visit www.JungCentralOhio.org (See Events on pages 15 for more.)

DOO DAH PARADE - Want To Join In? Doo Dah is just around the corner! Accepting all citizens and aliens brave enough to declare their allegiance to oddity, wave the flags of Free Speech, rock out in the street and take the time to pimp out their ride (or bodies) into a hot, yet irreverent, display for the 25th Annual Doo Dah Parade - July 4 (Rain Date July 3). Those who want to express the fullest in Doo Dah can get ideas on how to create a float, march and dance, volunteer, see old photos of those Marching Fidels, Batman, etc., or even donate to keep the Doo Dah tradition limping along for one more glorious year. Visit Doo Dah at www.doodahparade.com

LESSON IN WINE TASTING: Europia, 672 N High St. in the Short North. Class features new wines from a specific country or boutique winery. Reservations required. $25 prepaid/no refunds. Includes tasting 6-8 wines, complimentary gourmet cheese, fruits and Foccacia breads, and wine instruction. Held Thurs. May 22 at 6:30 pm sharp and lasts approximately until 8 pm. Call 614-460-3000 or visit www.europiagourmet.com

WESTMINSTER-THURBER COMMUNITY Open House: Pathway Home, an innovative concept of elder-centered care using principles of the Eden Alternative. Learn about it on Fri., May 9 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 717 Neil Ave., RSVP by May 6. Call 614-228-8888.

CENTRAL OHIO NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY: The Central Ohio Native Plant Society will be meeting Mon., May 19, 7:30-8:30 at the OSU Museum of Biological Diversity Auditorium, 1315 Kinnear Rd. Kensel Clutter will discuss the prairies of the Sandusky Plains: Then and Now. Free/Public Welcome! Call 614-882-2563 for more information.

COLUMBUS DANCE THEATER AT 10: Join CDT for a celebration of ten years of bringing contemporary dance to Columbus. This program features the Company in dances chosen from past seasons as well as an exciting premiere that will feature some 30 dancers from the CDT past and the current season. Carpe Diem String Quartet will provide live music for the production and will be joined by pianist Cameron Bennet. 3 Peformances: May 16 @ 8pm*, May 17 @ 3pm & 8pm. Held at CDT’s Fisher Theatre, 592 E. Main St. Tickets *May 16: $40 (includes Champagne Reception & After Party) May 17: Adults $25/Students $10. Call 614-849-0227 or visit www.coldancetheatre.org

CJA GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK SERIES: An Evening with Maureen McGovern. Maureen McGovern has captivated audiences with her stunning performances, from the Grammy-nominated hit “The Morning After” to cross-country tours with jazz greats Mel Tormé, John Pizzarelli and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Known for her remarkable range and expressive approach, vocal sensation Maureen McGovern will take your breath away with her unique style. Held May 16-17, Fri. - Sat. 8 p.m. at the Southern Theatre, 21 East Main St. Tickets: $35 - $48. Call 614-294-5200 or www.jazzartsgroup.org.

JAZZ ON THE AVENUE: Willie Pooch and Dave Workman: Back Together Again! One of Columbus’ great musical reunions - Willie Pooch and the legendary blues guitarist Dave Workman relive the ‘70s, when they rocked the clubs around town like none other, before or since! Held Sat., May 31 at 8 p.m. in the King Arts Complex Theatre, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave. Tickets: $25 ($15 members/students). Call 614-294-5200 or visit www.jazzartsgroup.org

THURBER HOUSE BRINGS HUMOR TO COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART: A special event, An Evening with Firoozeh Dumas, who will read from Laughing Without An Accent: Adventures of an Iranian American, at Home and Abroad, her new collection of personal essays and stories about growing up Iranian-American in Southern California. Scheduled on Wed., May 14 at the Columbus Museum of Art at 7:30 p.m., with cocktail reception from 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets: $22 ($25 door), Students/Seniors $19 ($22 door). Reception and reading $40. Call 614-464-1032 www.thurberhouse.org

CATCO THEATRE: The Foursome, by Norm Foster. Four former buddies, who have reconnected at their college reunion, decide to “catch up” over a game of golf. But instead of sharing wistful nostalgia about the past, the four are soon competing with each other just as hard as they ever did – no holds barred. Over 18 hilarious tees, the stakes get higher, the claims get wilder and the secrets get juicier. Held May 30 - June 22 at the Riffe Center, Studio One, 77 S. High St. Call 614-469-0939 or visit www.catco.org. Or visit Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or call 614-431-3600.

COLUMBUS CHILDREN’S THEATRE: The Emperor’s New Clothes. The Emperor needs new clothes, and Tom and Tina are the two unlikely tailors asked to create them. But they are not tailors, they are swindlers, and the Emperor is the target. Convincing the arrogant and conceited Emperor to wear the invisible clothes provides laughter and fun for all. Performed by CCT’s Professional Touring Company at Park Street Theatre, 512 Park St. Thurs - Sun, May 8 - 18. Visit Web site www.colschildrenstheatre.org or call 614-224-6672.

(RESCHEDULED) CHAMBER MUSIC COLUMBUS: Pianist Derek Han at the Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., 3 p.m. on Sun., May 18. Program includes Mozart Sonata in A Major, two Beethoven Sontas, two Chopin Nocturnes and Chopin Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor. Tickets: $15-$35 are available through CAPA at 614-469-0939 or TicketMaster. Halfprice for those 25 and under/students. Visit www.cmcolumbus.org

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.

HOMEBUYER EDUCATION WORKSHOP: Columbus Housing Partnership, 562 East Main St. offers free 8-hour instruction on homebuying Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings. Call 221-8889 extension 134 or visit www.chpcolumbus.org

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. $650,000. Call Helen Stepien, Real Living HER • 614-397-0110

SHORT NORTH YUKON STUDIO: One bedroom. Newly remodeled!! Great location on High Street by Cap. $995/month. Call 614-252-8545.

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 Misty at Century 21 Darfus Realty @ 800-466-9304 or e-mail mistypullon@darfusrealty.com

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

PET SITTING AND DOG WALKING: Quality References and Fully Insured. Call Lisa Mallett and Sylvia Burch at Doggie Business: 614-218-1305 or visit their Web site at www.doggiebusiness.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, hikin 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 Thurs., May 22 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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