Julia Oller
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Will California Churches Build Affordable Housing ‘In God’s Backyard’?
A new bill could make it easier for churches and other nonprofits to build affordable housing on their property. → Read More
Halloween fun in central Ohio: 5 activities to scare up some excitement
Five Halloween activities - from a haunted concert to a pumpkin-themed bike ride - might offer some seasonal fun. → Read More
With nod to past, funk-soul duo Black Pumas pushes forward
Before their first show, at the Austin, Texas, club C-Boys, Adrian Quesada and Eric Burton practiced only twice. “I didn't even want my wife to come to the first gig,” Quesada said. “I thought we were going to suck. I told her, ‘Give me a few weeks to get better.’ ” As soon as the set ended, he realized he could have extended an invitation. “I got out of that first show and was like, ‘Oh, we’re… → Read More
Just ask the rescuer: Reptiles can be complicated, pricey to own — and they get a lot bigger
Reptiles can take special heat lamps, food and care, not to mention that some, such as iguanas, can grow up to six feet long. → Read More
Reptile rescues care for cast-off snakes, iguanas and lizards
Buying a cute little lizard for $20 at a pet store can quickly turn into a $2,000 investment that grows 4 feet long. Yvonne Bakke, 55, has seen it dozens, → Read More
Tight-knit group grows basement bash into full-fledged festival
On July 29, 2015, rock band Tourist Trap played its first show in the bowels of a basement near the Ohio State University campus. Tourist Trap members → Read More
Concert review | Ariana Grande: Pop diva gives buoyant performance
Rising from beneath the stage configured like Leonardo da Vinci’s widely reprinted painting of the Last Supper, on Monday night Ariana Grande acted → Read More
Twenty One Pilots' fans asked to appear in locally shot music video
Fans applied online to be extras in the film, which will be shot on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to tweet from duo's video producer. → Read More
This week in the arts: June 30, 2019
CLASSICAL MUSIC• Westerville Symphony, “Sounds of Freedom,” 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Alum Creek Park Amphitheater, 221 W. Main St., Westerville; free; 614-899-9000, www.westervillesymphony.org• Clintonville Community Band, 7 p.m. Sunday, Whetstone Park of Roses gazebo, 3923 N. High St.; free; www.northcivitanclub.org• Worthington Civic Band, 7 p.m. Sunday, Village Green, High Street and Rt. 161,… → Read More
Happy campers await weekend's Twenty One Pilots shows
Fans flew in from around the globe to see the Columbus-based band play two hometown shows. → Read More
ODOT director Jack Marchbanks' knowledge, passion drive jazz radio program
The back wall of Jack Marchbanks’ rectangular office is mostly bare, aside from a poster of blues great B.B. King and a smaller concert poster with → Read More
Life in the 614 podcast: The National bassist Scott Devendorf talks about latest album
Devendorf grew in Cincinnati and spoke about “I Am Easy to Find” before coming to Express Live on Monday June 24th, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. → Read More
Outlaw Music Festival: Ketch Secor finally feels worthy of singing with Willie Nelson
For the past two summers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Ketch Secor’s folk-revival band, has toured with Willie Nelson on the 86-year-old songwriter's one-big-family “Outlaw Music Festival” tour, which comes to Nationwide Arena on Sunday. → Read More
Two bands dropped from ComFest lineup due to insurance contract
Two bands have been removed from the lineup at ComFest less than a month before its start date at the behest of an insurance provider, according to a → Read More
Two bands dropped from ComFest lineup due to insurance contract
Hard rock bands Unchipped and Weed Demon were told they could not perform if the festival wanted to keep its insurance coverage. → Read More
Headliners of shorter Buckeye Country Superfest bring out big fans
Judy, Baylee, Christina and Lynsey Buck blew through Ohio Stadium like a cotton candy cloud on Saturday afternoon.All four — Judy and her three daughters — moved as one in matching pink T-shirts that displayed big news: “We came from KC to see George and Blake.”The George in question is George Strait, king of country, and Blake would be Blake Shelton, more like a duke.Both headlined the one-day… → Read More
Nelsonville Music Festival hits all the right notes with fans, bands and community
A year ago, Colin Meloy, the lead singer of indie rock band the Decemberists, lost his voice onstage at the Nelsonville Music Festival. Halfway into performing “The Mariner’s Revenge” — a song clocking in at 8 minutes, 45 seconds — the band asked if anyone in the audience knew the words. A young man raised his hand, then clambered onto the stage to take over lead vocal duties. Tim Peacock,… → Read More
Keeping animals contained, busy and watered will smooth out bumps in the road.
Here's how to ensure you have a smooth road trip with your animal companions this summer. → Read More
Weather a frequent headliner at central Ohio events
Spring in central Ohio can feel like Noah’s Ark in reverse.Concertgoers, festival visitors and sports fans often find themselves shuffled out of the comfort of arenas and grassy lawns at the hint of lightning or threat of a downpour.Since 2014, at least 10 major arts, sporting and music events have been canceled or postponed due to inclement weather.On Sunday night, the inaugural Sonic Temple… → Read More
Boyz II Men to play free show in August at Columbus Commons
The concert is part of the debut season of the Common Ground concert series. → Read More