JULY
July 1-31
Grandview Center Senior Art Show
Grandview Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., www.ghpl.org
Check out this art exhibit at the library.
July 3
UA 4th of July Celebration
All day, throughout Upper Arlington, 614-470-0655, www.uaca.org
From wake-up calls to the parade down Northwest Boulevard, from the Party in the Park to the fireworks grand finale at Northam Park, Independence Day activities exemplify UA’s community spirit. Parade begins at 9 a.m., fireworks at dark.
July 7, 14, 21 and 28; Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25
Upper Arlington Farmers’ Market
3:30-6:30 p.m., Mallway Park, 2096 Arlington Ave., 614-583-5300,
www.uaoh.net
The market provides residents a fun and convenient means to purchase in-season produce and specialty goods from Ohio farmers.
July 8, 15, 22 and 29; Aug. 5
Music in the Parks
6:30-8 p.m., outdoors at the Municipal Services Center North Lawn, 3600 Tremont Rd., 614-583-5310, www.uaoh.net
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the free summer concert series. Schedule includes Yumbambe, July 8; Drumming Circle, July 15; The Crescent River Band featuring Cherie Mannino, July 22; Lone Raven, July 29; and The Ark Band, Aug. 5.
July 9, 15 and 30; Aug. 20
Movie in the Park
At dusk, Thompson Park, 5600 Thompson Rd., 614-583-5300, www.uaoh.net
The city’s Parks and Recreation Department hosts movie nights at Thompson Park. The family-friendly movies are shown on the city's 24-foot screen and begin at dusk.
July 10-Oct. 9
Grandview Avenue Market
Every Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Panzera’s Pizza, 1354 Grandview Ave., www.grandviewchamber.org
This year’s market features fresh, local produce, a longer run time, more vendors and home delivery options.
July 15
Summer Celebration
5-9 p.m., Thompson Park, 5600 Thompson Rd., 614-583-5345, www.uaoh.net
Inflatable games are just one of the featured attractions at this year's Summer Celebration – check out a splash slide, bouncy boxing, a climbing wall and a trackless train.
July 16
Upper Arlington Special Olympics Golf Outing
Noon, Dublin Golf Course, 614-488-6226, www.uaso.org
Grab your clubs and pack up the cart for this fundraiser golf outing to benefit the UA Special Olympics teams. $140 per golfer includes lunch.
July 24
17th Annual Lazy Daze of Summer Festival
11 a.m.-6 p.m., Grandview Public Library, 1686 W. First Ave., 614-486-6456, www.ghmcartscouncil.org
Presented by the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Arts Council, the festival will feature food, music, art activities, business showcases, a silent auction and a Friends of the Library Book & AV Sale.
July 22-25
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational
The Ohio State University Golf Club, Scarlet Course, 3605 Tremont Rd., 614-514-GOLF, www.pgatour.com
Nationwide presents the annual tourney, with a $775,000 purse this year, with the winner taking home almost $140,000. If you can’t catch the tournament live right here in Columbus, you can watch it on the Golf Channel, July 30-Aug. 2.
July 25
Grandview Open Garden Tour 2010
12 p.m.-5 p.m., Various Grandview homes, 614-488-3111, www.grandviewheights.org
Explore Grandview residents’ outstanding gardens.
July 28-Aug. 20
Concourse Gallery Exhibit: Carol Boram Hayes and Ardine Nelson
Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Rd., 614-583-5311, www.uaoh.net
Join exhibit artists and fellow art lovers for a reception to view and discuss the current Concourse Gallery Exhibit. The reception is from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 9.
AUGUST
Aug. 5
17th Annual Taste of UA
3:30-8:30 p.m., Northam Park, 2050 Northam Rd., 614-481-5710, www.uachamber.org
This community festival is a great place for friends and family to meet local businesses and try some of the tastiest local fare around.
Aug. 20-21
St. Andrew Parish Festival
5 p.m.-midnight, St. Andrew Parish, 1899 McCoy Rd., 614-451-4290, www.standrewparish.cc
This is a wonderful event full of activities for the entire family, including rides and games for kids and adults, food, live music, raffles, casino and much more.
Aug. 15
Mayor’s Cookout
1-5 p.m., Wyman Woods Shelter, 1016 Grandview Ave.
This annual event is the perfect time to enjoy food, family and entertainment and meet some fellow Grandview residents.
Aug. 20-21
St. Andrew Parish Festival
5 p.m.-midnight, St. Andrew Parish, 1899 McCoy Rd., 614-451-4290, www.standrewparish.cc
This annual event is full of activities for the entire family. See story on page XX.
Aug. 22-Sept. 6
Friends of the UA Public Library Book Sale
Atrium of Main Library, 2800 Tremont Rd., 614-486-9621, www.ualibrary.org
The sale features gently-used books, magazines and audiovisual materials. Proceeds benefit the library.
Aug. 24-Sept. 17
Concourse Gallery Exhibit Series – Ben Shahn
Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Rd., 614-583-5311, www.uaoh.net
View the living and working conditions of Ohio during the Great Depression through the 1930s in a photographic exhibit by Ben Shahn. Reception is from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 30.
Aug. 28
Inaugural Central Ohio Garden Tour
9 a.m.-6 p.m., 13 homes throughout Central Ohio, www.columbuslandscape.org
Presented by the professional landscapers of the Columbus Landscape Association, proceeds this tour (which includes many homes in UA) benefits the Ohio State University Medical Center.
SAVE THE DATE!
Sept. 6
Labor Day Arts Festival
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Northam Park, www.uaoh.net
The 44th annual festival is a one-day blind juried event showcasing 200 fine arts and craft artists, music, activities and an al fresco interactive art space.