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Columbus, OH July 2009 Archive

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WaterFire -- A Stunning Contradiction on the Scioto

Wednesday July 29, 2009
If you didn't catch the last two free WaterFire Columbus performances, your next chance is almost here. On Saturday, August 7, you can shed the week's worries listening to ... Read More

2009 CAPA Theatre Crawl

Saturday July 25, 2009
Ever want to get behind the scenes at the Ohio Theatre? Have a yen to tread the boards at the Palace? Want the scoop on the Southern? Now's your chance. CAPA's ... Read More

Free Weekend Fun!

Friday July 24, 2009
All kinds of music, food, animals, history, silliness, art, people, flowers and more are on parade this weekend, so you don't have to do nothin' unless you really want to. ... Read More

Llamas and horses and Boer Goats, Oh My!

Tuesday July 21, 2009
Miniature horses, galloping goats and llamas in fancy costumes fill the Ohio Expo and State Fair arenas during the week before the Fair starts, July 21-28. The events below ... Read More

Help Prevent Water Pollution AND Earn Community Service Hours

Monday July 20, 2009
Don't you just love it when you get credit for doing something good? Columbus is looking for volunteers to slap markers on storm drains. The markers remind people not to ... Read More

Vintage Motorcycle Days

Friday July 17, 2009
If you're into motorcycles, then start polishing your bike -- the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) wants riders for the Vintage Motorcycle Days parade. This year's annual celebration of vintage ... Read More

Free Airplane Rides for Kids on Saturday

Thursday July 16, 2009
If the weather cooperates, kids ages 8-17 can take to the skies on Saturday July 18, at Bolton Field, 2160 200 Norton Road Rd., at the Young Eagles Flight Rally. ... Read More

Big, Bad Birds of the Backyard

Tuesday July 14, 2009
I think this is a turkey vulture. I'm not sure. Whatever it is, it and its buddy were strolling in my yard one fine summer afternoon. And, BTW, I live ... Read More

"Cornerstone To Cupola" Tour of the Ohio Statehouse

Monday July 13, 2009
Did you know that prisoners were once stashed in the crypt at the Ohio Statehouse? Did you know that the Ohio Statehouse had a crypt? (Just for the record, I ... Read More

COTA + Zoo = 1/2 off

Saturday July 11, 2009
The Columbus Zoo and COTA have teamed up with special pricing for Zoo and Zoombezi Bay. If you take a bus to the Zoo or waterpark, now thru September 7, ... Read More

A Columbus Summer Tradition

Wednesday July 8, 2009
The Summer Movie Series at the Ohio Theatre is 39 years old, and ranks as a must go for many Central Ohioans. This year, the Series runs July 17-August 30, ... Read More

Picnic with the Pops Is Back!

Monday July 6, 2009
We almost lost the Columbus Symphony and Picnic with the Pops last year, so it's fabulous to have them back. Most of the regular season, and all three Popcorn Pops ... Read More

Gaming, Henna Designs, the "Book Haters Club" -- Reading Clubs Aren't Just for Kids

Monday July 6, 2009
There's plenty of free fun around this summer, if you know where to look for it. You might want to start at your local library. Teens and adults have their ... Read More

Independence Day Celebrations

Wednesday July 1, 2009
Parades and picnics, festivals and fireworks: The 4th of July season is upon us. Columbus' Red, White and Boom on July 3rd drew over half a million people last year. ... Read More

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