Allison Ward
The Columbus Dispatch
Columbus, OH, United States
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Painter Lynn Hetherington Becker uses bodies as 'walking canvas' for art exhibit
Dublin artist Lynn Hetherington Becker's body painting work is on display at the Vanderelli Room in Franklinton. → Read More
New escape rooms at Easton Town Center take adventurers underwater, on secret missions
The Escape Game's 23rd location in the U.S. opened in Columbus at Easton Town Center earlier this month featuring five different escape rooms. → Read More
From Big Bird to Yoda, Marburn drama teacher shares love of puppets with students
Kevin Fish is the drama teacher at Marburn Academy, but he also has a degree in puppet arts. Those puppetry talents have helped inspire his students. → Read More
Cheers! Columbus Summer Wine Festival returns to Whitehall with food trucks, music 🍷
The Columbus Summer Wine Festival will return to Whitehall this July. → Read More
Hot sauce, spicy pizza, salsa will heat up taste buds at Columbus Fiery Foods Festival
The Columbus Fiery Foods Festival will take place Aug. 27-28. → Read More
'Such faith in democracy': Voting rights activist dies 12 days after husband
Peg Rosenfield championed voter access, same-day voter registration and campaign finance reform. She died Friday at age 90. → Read More
Fire at Carnaby Village Townhomes kills one, displaces other residents
One woman dies in fatal apartment fire on Far East Side. → Read More
Breakaway Music Festival will return in August for weekend at Historic Crew Stadium
The Breakaway Music Festival will return to Columbus. The event will take place Aug. 26 and 27 at Historic Crew Stadium. → Read More
Proof of vaccination, masks required at CAPA venues until April 4
Beginning April 4, CAPA will no longer require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test for entry to its five venues. → Read More
More than 50 breweries, 'Marvel' exhibit are highlights of Columbus Brew Festival at COSI
The Columbus Brew Festival will take place at COSI on Saturday, and attendees can also view the museum's visiting "Marvel" exhibit. → Read More
Arnold Sports Festival returns, promising more than bodybuilding and heavy weights
The Arnold Sports Festival returns to "almost normal" after being scaled back for two years because of the pandemic. It begins Thursday. → Read More
Gahanna's Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival returns in June
In a growing list of summer festivals returning to more normal schedules this year, the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival returns to June. → Read More
'Pass the brush': Richard Duarte Brown finds success in leading next generation of artists
Painter Richard Duarte Brown is not only the current Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson artist in residence, but he also won the Governor's Award for Arts. → Read More
Columbus Museum of Art receives $25,000 to create fund to preserve Aminah Robinson's legacy
Larry and Donna James donated $25,000 to the Aminah Robinson Legacy Project as well as 60 pieces of art from their personal collection. → Read More
Landscapers 'kick it up a notch' with elaborate garden displays at Home & Garden Show
Eight landscaping companies will wow visitors with their garden designs at the Columbus Dispatch Home & Garden Show running through Sunday, Feb. 27. → Read More
Ohio State Fair set to return to full capacity for first time since 2019
The Ohio State Fair will run from July 27 to Aug. 7 at the Ohio Expo Center with rides, food and a full slate of entertainment acts. → Read More
From backyard BBQs and movie nights to lavish patio dinners, Home & Garden Show has it all
Eight gardens by local landscaping companies will be on display at the show, which begins Saturday. Plus, more than 200 vendors will be on hand. → Read More
Where do the flowers come from for the Home & Garden Show? You might be surprised
Seely's Landscape Nursery in Hilliard describes process they use to force blooms on plants for Home & Garden Show. → Read More
Columbus Arts Festival to return in June to Scioto riverfront site
After talk of moving to the Arena District, the Columbus Arts Festival will be back along the Scioto River this June after a two-year hiatus. → Read More
Nannette Maciejunes to retire from helm of Columbus Museum of Art
Nannette V. Maciejunes has spent more than three decades at the Columbus Museum of Art, including the past 20 years as executive director. → Read More