Columbus Symphony Orchestra Closes Doors
While Picnic with the Pops is cancelled this summer, it turns out the symphony could be saved with a new labor agreement with its' musicians. Visit the Columbus Dispatch for details.
Interesting, in that all along I have heard the Columbus Symphony was "running out of money". If that is the case, renegotiating employment contracts won't cut it. Is all this just a ploy for cheaper labor? You be the judge.
Mothers Day in Columbus
Once again, it's time to honor the mothers in our lives. For Mothers Day events around Central Ohio, places to buy flowers and more, visit my Mothers Day events page.
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Buckeye Soul Highlights Black Columbus
It's funny how things work sometimes. I was just looking at my backlog of story ideas and noticed the Lincoln Theater. I thought, gee, I should do something with that one of these days.
Then, wouldn't you know, I received an email from one of the operators of buckeyesoul.com, covering revitalization at the Lincoln along with other happenings in Columbus' black community. The Linden Cafe was also featured when I looked (your guide ate there recently and it was very good) along with events and more stuff. Visit buckeyesoul.com and see what's happening.
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Marc Dann Should Resign
It appears our attorney general has, according to one critic, turned his office into a frat house. Many of the allegations are amazing.
What is more amazing is that Dann refuses to resign, even though impeachment is being discussed, something that hasn't happened in Ohio since before the Civil War.
Let's think back, shall we, to the Taft administration. Remember all the scandals and what a mess things were? And how the Democrats promised they would do better once Taft left office?
Well, Mr. Dann, now the Democrats are in office. And unless you resign, you are no better than the Taft people you promised to do better than.
Do the taxpayers in the state of Ohio a favor and resign. Before we have to waste money on impeachment.
American Idol Comes to The Schott
The American Idols Live! Tour comes to Columbus at the Schottenstein Center on July 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices range from $37.00 to $66.00 and go on sale May 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Visit ticketmaster.com for tickets; additional ticket and tour information can be found at americanidol.com and schottensteincenter.com.
Saving Money in Central Ohio
Find some ways to buy cheaper and save money at the saving money in Central Ohio page.
Also find a bargain on gas (relatively speaking) with my page cheap gas in Central Ohio. And remember, since COTA passed a levy (finally!) they are making service improvements every few months. Riding the bus should become more of an option to save gas and money over the next couple of years.
John McConnell Dies at Age 84
BREAKING NEWS: The man many credit with bringing the Blue Jackets--and major league status--to Columbus, John McConnell, has died at age 84.
The local businessman founded Worthington Industries and worked on a variety of charities but is probably best known as majority owner of the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team.
Visit my John McConnell page for a look at his life.
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Digital TV Comes to Columbus
You're probably thinking, that's 4, 6, 10, and 28 you bonehead! Well, not for long. Channel numbers are changing across the country, as digital TV brings an end to the old signals on February 17, 2009.
In today's sea of cable channels this may not seem like a big deal, but for those of us old enough to remember just having just 4, 6, 10, and 28 (and remember rabbit ears?!) calling them 14, 13, 21, and 36 seems very strange.
For a look at all the changes brought about by the switch to digital TV, visit my digital TV page.
Housing and Foreclosure Crisis in Ohio
So I talked with the state of Ohio and found out www.ohiohome.org has some of the same information. This is the Ohio Housing Finance Agency Web site, listing refinancing options, news about the mortgage crisis in Ohio, and more.
Not sure about the status of savethedream.ohio.gov. UPDATE: This site is working now. "Save the Dream" features a lot of useful information for anyone in Ohio faced with the possibility of losing their house.
Earth Day in Columbus
April 22, 2008 is Earth Day. You can celebrate locally at the Columbus Zoo and Easton Town Center with Earth Day events on April 19. Visit columbuszoo.org and eastontowncenter.com for details.
Earth Day is always a time to think about pollution and recycling and how we are treating our favorite planet. The Green Guide lists the greenest cities in America: Columbus isn't one of them. Here are some things we can do to pollute less and make the Earth better.
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