Articles from October 2008
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ArtScene
In Plein Sight
Painters 6+ group evolves into Ohio Plein Air
By - Alicia Kelso
Something from Nothing
Artist Joe Lombardo follows instincts to create a successful, fledgling career
By - Alicia Kelso
Behind-the-Scene
Drama King
Stacy Keach ready to take on Richard Nixon in Broadway's kick off
By - Alicia Kelso
Just for Kicks
The Rockettes dancing their way into Columbus for holiday show
By - Alicia Kelso
Building Blocks
The latest in custom home building
The Custom Builder's Solution
Commit to be Fit
The Gift of Fitness
Good health is the gift that keeps on giving
By - Andrea Cambern
Get Outside and Enjoy the Show
A plethora of parkland invites exploration and physical activity
By - Andrea Cambern
CuisineScene
A Little Slice of Heaven
Columbus loves its dessert pie
Dinner and a Show
Make it a date night with these perfect show and restaurant combinations
By - Kate Lohnes
An Outsider's Perspective
There are dinner/show combos in the 'burbs, too
EventScene
Picks & Previews
CityScene spotlights what not to miss
Shakespeare with a Twist
CAPA brings November/December's featured event
FEATURE
Voluntarily Successful
Volunteer UA elicits great response in first year
Feature
Exterior Motives
Nothing impacts a home's appearance more than its cladding
FEATURE
150 Reasons to Celebrate
A look back at Westerville's milestone year
The More Things Change...
Alfred's Barber Shop moves its location, but keeps everything else the same
The Christmas Connection
Westerville can make merry at the Hanby House
Feature
Real Estaging
A few staging tips can expedite the sale of your house
By - Alicia Kelso
FEATURE
Redesigning Excellence
Scioto Country Club's award-winning golf course gets a makeover
Feature
Do it Yourself, Columbus!
Hands-on opportunities put the fun back in shopping
By - Alicia Kelso and Megan Krause
Holiday Gift Guide
Some unique ideas for the reluctant shopper
FEATURE
Making Beautiful Music for 20 Years
Westerville Community Bands mark milestone
Creating a Miracle
Dublin's annual Black & Tan event scheduled for Nov. 1
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Magic in the Air
Columbus' Broadway partnership marks 20 years
FEATURE
The Heat is On
Annual event brings heat, safety to Central Ohio homes
FEATURE
Leaders of Tomorrow
NextGen Dublin gets the ball rolling in its fledgling year
Recommended Reads
"We read to know we are not alone." - C.S. Lewis
From the BIA
Proceed with Caution
Letter from Executive Director Jim Hilz
The Parade Marches On ...
BIA Web site now features photo recap from Parade of Homes
Ground Rules
Bountiful Gifts
Find some great gift ideas in your garden
By - Charlie Nardozzi
Master Your Domain
Fall maintenance will grow a greener spring
By - Channing Hubbard and Alicia Kelso
HealthScene
Are You Flu-ent?
Reduce your health risks this season
By - Phil Heit
HOME
Restoring History
The Becketts choose to fully remodel iconic Westerville home
HOME REMODEL
A Labor of Love
Patience, persistence compel the Spechts to finish their home
Homeowner Profile
Coming a Long Way
The Taneffs have grown comfortably in their Romanelli & Hughes home
By - Duane St. Clair
Changing Things Up
The Floats find flexibility in the Truberry Stockton model plan
By - Duane St. Clair
LastScene
An Artist's View of the City
Featuring Artist Michael McGinn
On the Town
Columbus has Arts Cred
City named a top 10 destination for the arts
By - Jerry Revish
Art meets Buckeye
Objects of Wonder exhibit partners the museum and the university
By - Jerry Revish
PROFILE
Kicked Into High Gear
Westerville native Anna Richardson dances her way into the Rockettes
PROFILE: Bill Merriman
A Historical Journey
Bill Merriman juggled many careers before returning to his roots
PROFILE: Shawnie Kelley
An Inside Scoop
UA resident pens national travel guide to Columbus
SPOTLIGHT
How To: Have a Happy Holiday
Celebration and decoration tips for the crafty and clueless alike
Save, Save, Save
Upper Arlington seniors offer advice for a fulfilling and happy retirement
Save the Best for Last
Dublin seniors encourage a planned approach to retirement
Spotlight
Bob Webb
The Reserve at Glenross
Truberry Group
Little Bear Village
Romanelli & Hughes
Preserve at Seldom Seen
SPOTLIGHT
To Retire or Not To Retire
Different plans work in different markets, adding guess work to choosing the best one
StyleScene
All the World's a Stage ...
Fashion choices run the gamut this fall
By - Laura Baciu
Travel
You Better Shop Around
There are many unique shopping destinations throughout Ohio
By - Colleen D'Angelo
Ohio's Grape Escape
The Buckeye State offers a bounty of wineries
By - Colleen D'Angelo
Keep it Local
Check out these shopping-specific events around Columbus
Web Exclusives
Storming the Castle
Delaware Cultural Arts Center presenting Arts Affair
Off the Beaten Path
Sunbear Studio preps for annual art sale
About Last Night ...
Thurber House hosting Stewart O'Nan
Time to Heat Things Up
BalletMet dancers ready to break it down
Teapots on Tour
Jan Allmon Studio presenting benevolent project
Holidays with Harry
Harry Connick, Jr. sets Columbus date
A Quick Fix
Sandra Lee shares some of her recipes with Columbus
Lights ... And Action!
Gahanna gears up for the holidays
Silver Edition
BalletMet's Nutracker marking 25th year with black-tie affair
Love is in the Hair
Columbus Dance Theatre and Hair Theater collaborate
Dublin library to host public meeting
Branch asking for input on "library of the future"
Opera's Glistening Gem
Opera Columbus presents Bizet's The Pearl Fishers
Pure Americana
The Ohio Historical Center's Rockwell exhibit evokes plenty of emotion
Pure Energy
NARI celebrates Energy Awareness Month
Many Voices, One Celebration
Otterbein Homecoming concert celebrates 150th anniversary
Tales from the Dad Side
Author Steve Doocy to speak in Columbus about latest work
Living National Treasure
DAC hosting the ceramics of Masayuki Miyajima
Global Exposure
CAPA announces diverse season schedule
Stepping Out
Joe Jackson to play the Southern Theatre
Ghost Riders
Columbus Landmarks Foundation gears up for Halloween
What's Cookin'
CUCO'S Mexican Taqueria & Grill
Nacho usual Mexican restaurant
WHAT'S COOKIN'
Pasquale's Pizza & Pasta House
Restaurant a family and community tradition