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Short North Neighborhood Events/News • January/February 2012
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January/February 2012
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Short North Civic Association Hosts Winter Party January 19
The Short North Civic Association will hold its annual Winter Party on Thursday, January 19 at Short North Stage from 6 to 8 p.m. All Short North area residents are invited. Admission is free, and food and drinks will be provided. Live musical performances of songs from upcoming Short North Stage shows will take place in The Green Room and guests can take behind-the-scene tours of the theater. Attendees will also be invited to elect SNCA officers for 2012 and fill out suggestion forms for future SNCA events. “We look forward to our annual party all year,” said Jeff Smith, president of the Short North Civic Association. “It’s a great way for everyone who lives in the area to mingle and learn about what’s happening in the Short North.” The SNCA welcomes all area homeowners, renters, business owners, and employees to become members. Annual SNCA memberships cost $25 for individuals, $50 per household, and $75 for businesses. They can be purchased in person at the party or by visiting shortnorthcivic.org. Short North Stage is located at 1187 North High Street. The Short North Civic Association (formerly known as The Victorian Village Society) is a nonprofit organization focused on building a strong community through representation, education, advocacy, and events. Major projects include The Short North Tour of Homes & Gardens, Screen on the Green movie series, Goodale Park Music Series, Short North Yard Sale, Short North Block Watch, The Vibe monthly eNewsletter, Short North neighborhood signage program, and area traffic management efforts. Visit shortnorthcivic.org for more information or Facebook.Metropolitan Library Northside Programs and Events for Jan/Feb
The Northside Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library is located at 1423 N. High St., just north of King Avenue. Listed below are some of the activities offered during the months of January and February.Toddler/Preschool Storytime (Tues 10:30a ) Books, songs, stories and surprises to help inspire your child to learn to love reading. Age: 1-5 years old
Family Storytime (Tues 6:30p) Reading is a family affair. Join us and share in stories, songs, and fun. All ages
Tween and Teen Gaming (Thurs. 4:30-5:30) Come hang out and play your favorite video games. Ages: 8-17
Job Help Center: Hands on Help (M 10a-12; W 12-2, except Feb 8, 1-3) Staff and/or volunteers are available to assist with applying for jobs online, creating/sending resumes and searching Internet job sites. Ages: Adult
Homework Help Center (M-Th 3:30-6:30) Students will find everything they need to complete their homework – friendly volunteers, computers, on-site school supplies and a welcoming atmosphere for studying and learning. Age: K-12th grade
Ready to Read Playgroup (Sat. 11a - 12p) Having playtime is great for getting your child ready to read. Join us in the children’s area for structured play and pick up ideas about getting your child ready for kindergarten. Ages 0-3
Teen Art (Sat., Jan. 28, 3-5p) Join your friends as we explore various art techniques and create your own masterpiece to take home. Ages 12-17
Death, Dreams, Coffee at JungHaus
Informal discussion exploring the concepts of Carl Jung and post-Jungians, offered by the C. G. Jung Association, is scheduled at the JungHaus, 59 W. Third Ave., the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. These meetings are free (donations appreciated) and open to the public. On Saturday, January 14, Terry Malinowski will lead a discussion asking “What Opportunity Might Death Offer Us?” The greatest loss, one could argue, is not death but what dies inside us while we live. By embracing our mortality we may be able to truly live. In February, Steven McGuire, a sociology professor at Muskingum University, will offer an introduction to creating videos of dreams. He has participated in dream groups for 20 years, and his short film Catastrophe Dream screened at festivals in Seattle and San Francisco. His presentation on February 11 will include a viewing of the film.
The JungHaus facility has a bookstore, library, art gallery, and staff of analysts. Regular lectures by Jungian scholars are sponsored by the association. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 614-291-8050 or visit JACO Web site at www.jungcentralohio.org to learn more.Children’s Theatre Brings Classic Tale and Newbery Honor Book to Park St. Theatre
The Columbus Children’s Theatre brings in the new year with a production of the classic fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears showing January 12 - 22, and in February, an adaptation of the Newbery Honor book by Audrey Couloumbis, Getting Near to Baby, staged February 9 - 26. Both performances will be held at the Park Street Theatre. Goldilocks has never been funnier. Recommended for age 3 and older, here are the adventures that lie in store for the CCT audience:Take a classic fairy tale, give it a burst of energy, add lots of audience participation and you’re in for a hilarious time. In our case, the story is a flashback. Baby Bear and Goldilocks are friends, playing and arguing about who really broke Papa’s chair. Mama and Papa Bear can’t agree either, so they decide to re-enact the story as it really happened. The familiar story is all there, mixed with frantic entrances, exits and near-misses as Goldilocks is almost discovered – several times! And there’s always a message. The lesson here, among others, is that we shouldn’t lie.
Getting Near to Baby, recommended for age 8 and older, traces a family’s journey of acceptance and understanding in the face of loss:
In the North Carolina summer of 1967, tragedy strikes their family, so Willa Jo and Little Sister are sent to stay with their Aunt Patty and Uncle Hob while their mother tries to come to terms with their family’s loss. Aunt Patty has more of a way with her garden gnomes than little girls. Always concerned with the order and the rightness of a thing, she has a million rules about everything. This especially doesn’t sit well with Little Sister, who hasn’t said a word since her baby sister died, and plain refuses to let go of the drawing she carries with her everywhere. Luckily, Uncle Hob has a sweet, understanding way about him, and the neighbor kids, Lizzie and Isaac Fingers, are as nice as can be.Tickets are available online. Prices range from $10 to $20. Shows are held at the Park Street Theatre, 512 Park St. Thursday through Sunday. Call 614-224-6672 or visit www.colschildrenstheatre.org
Call for Entries Ohio Shorts
The Wexner Center is accepting entries for their annual Ohio Shorts showcase providing Ohio’s independent filmmakers and media artists a chance to show their work in a theatrical setting before an audience. Deadline for entries is Friday, March 23. The showcase is Saturday, April 28 at 7 p.m. in the Wexner Center. A Youth Division for producers ages 18 and younger will be held the same day at 4:30 p.m. Pieces must be independently produced in Ohio within the last 18 months and no longer than 20 minutes (10 minutes for Youth Division). Entries must be submitted on DVD. Unless the final work is on 16mm or 35mm film, selected artists will be asked to submit their videos as high-res Quicktime files for the screening. One entry per person. Works submitted to previous showcases are not accepted. Forms can be downloaded at www.wexarts.org or email Jennifer Lange jlange@wexarts.org or call 614-292-7617. The Youth Division is directed by Jean Pitman at jpitman@wexarts.org. She can be reached at 614-292-4614.
(left) The third sculpture of four to be installed in Harrison Park settled on the Olentangy riverbank on November 30, 2011. The one-ton Brassia Orchid, designed by Hannah Mason-Macklin and fabricated by Steve Bush, is powder-coated a bronze similar to the park’s gazebo. A stainless steel ball rests in the heart of the cradle-like orchid.
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