WHAT MAY 2012 BRING ???

Written by Josh Weiker WHAT MAY 2012 BRING ??? - world peace? - the ‘official’ Apocalypse? - caffeinated whiskey in a can (or box)? - an extra day in February? - love and happiness ? … we can only hope Al, …   … one thing’s for sure, there will still be an abundance of great live music in Columbus.                         It is getting to be that time of year when it is quite often to take a moment to reflect upon the events of the past year, and/or look forward to the next year; planning, hoping and anticipating what the New Year may bring.            ...

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Musicians against violence: The Reggae community honors the life of Leigh

Written by Meghan Kelly Death is never easy to take. What is easier - knowing its coming, or the sudden shock of it all? Neither if you ask the loved ones left behind. Woodlands tavern hosted the first of what will be an annual memorial event for Leigh L. Belyn; a fresh faced, happy 18 year old whose life was cut short by tragedy. Leigh, a 2011 New Albany High School graduate on her way to The Ohio State University to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse was murdered at her home August 2011 by her boyfriend Juvon Williams, who was later killed by gunfire by police. Leigh and Juvon had a fight the night before the murder after she declined a marriage proposal and ended their relationship.  Williams was being...

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Pecha Kucha: A Deliciously Entertaining meeting of the Minds!

Written by Meghan Kelly Photos courtesy of Martim Thomaz In 2003 Pecha Kucha began in Tokyo, Japan as a networking event for designers. Less than ten years later 455 cities around the world currently hold at least quarterly, if not monthly, Pecha Kucha events - all mirroring that first night in Tokyo. While the name might be tricky to say, the platform is simple: a presenter or performer who has something cool to share explains what they are involved with in 20 seconds, and they present twenty slides for their presentation, 20/20. Now on to the name, go ahead try and say Pecha Kucha. If you aren’t familiar with the Japanese language you might not get it. Try this, say “What’s up wit cha,” and rhyme it with Pecha Kucha.  Pecha Kucha...

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“Trauma (for your momma) … not really”

Written by Raad Shubaily and Josh Weiker  Photos contributed by The Hot 17 Magazine Trauma.  That simple, single word has an entirely outrageous implication of imagery and sensorial exploration for the people of Columbus.      Technically speaking, ‘trauma,’ is: a body wound or shock produced by sudden physical injury, as from violence or accident  an experience that produces psychological injury or pain             In Columbus, ‘Trauma’ is one of those words that means much more than its defined terms (however, they both might still apply). Simply labeled as ‘a Halloween fetish party,’ this yearly extravaganza has got to be...

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The Preservation Project: “Taking Notes” at Wild Goose Creative.

Written by Meghan Kelly Courtesy of The Preservation Project Website The Preservation Project, a nonprofit benefiting youth engagement in civic duty through community activism is a collaboration where “art + education + community service = positive change”Listen Now Founders Angie Leonard and Michelle Lowry came up with the name, “through a conversation on our mantra … protecting our habitat and preserving our humanity,” Leonard told me.  By actively encouraging engagement through arts and music, the duo put on the successful “Taking Notes” event Sunday October 16th at the Wild Goose Creative. (L-R) Meghan Kelly, Michelle Lowry & Angie Leonard Collaboration and community were themes that pleasantly percolated from the...

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Cloudhaus

Written by Josh Weiker  You may not realize it, but the local arts group, CloudHaus, has declared war on your city. They are implementing an immense blitzkrieg of creativity which is enhancing various activities and neighborhoods throughout the greater Columbus area.             ‘So what’s the big deal,’ you ask – Well, have you seen the mural outside of Kobo? How about the fancy yellow and black mosaic mural on the side of Hooligans? (when you’re going down Summit St. from Hudson); Did you go to Independent’s Day 2011?  Well, these are just a few of the numerous things that CloudHaus has been involved in producing, … and that’s just the beginning.  LISTEN NOW   Photos...

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