Community
Friday, July 21, 11am-11pm; Saturday, July 22, 11am-11pm; Sunday, July 23, 11am-8:30pm; Columbus Downtown Riverfront [in Bicentennial, West Bank, and Genoa Parks on the Scioto Mile]
Celebrate summer with hot ribs and cool jazz! Three stages will host the finest local, regional, and international jazz artists; while barbecue pit masters serve up sizzling ribs, chicken and more. Savor the best ribs from around the country as 23 award-winning barbecue teams compete for “Best Ribs” bragging rights.
Admission is free!
Wednesday, July 19, 7pm, The Forum at Knightsbridge [multi-purpose room], 4590 Knightsbridge Blvd.
Rev. Mary Eileen Collingwood is a female ordained Roman Catholic bishop with the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests and is a resident of Ohio.
Attenders should be prepared to stop at the reception desk to get a visitor’s sticker.
Sponsored by Call To Action Columbus, an organization that is seeking an inclusive Roman Catholic Church.
Contact: Sharon Izzi, izzi2sharon@hotmail.com or 614-406-6010
Tuesday, July 18, 5:30-7pm, YWCA Columbus, 65 S. Fourth St.
Suzanne Roberts and James White have been meeting and discussing racism for over five years. As a white woman and a black man discussing race relations in our communities and America, they have educated audiences with a historical and personal perspective on the complexity of these issues. Evenings spent listening to this unique conversation are illuminating and leave you with tools for taking action.
Sunday, July 16, 6:30-8:30pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.
Sunday, July 9, 2-4pm, St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church [UCC], 59 E. Mound St.
Saturday, July 8, 10am-7pm; Sunday, July 9, 10am-4pm; Heritage Park, 60 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville. OH
Bring your family for a weekend of inspiring art from local and national artists while walking the picturesque grounds of rustic Heritage Park. Enjoy two days of art with the perfect soundtrack from over 20 local musicians and entertainers. In our 44th year we will bring you the most music we’ve ever had, delicious food trucks and concessions and the best in art. See you at the Festival!
Admission; $1; 16 and under are free
Saturday, July 8, 10am-7pm; Sunday, July 9, 10am-4pm; Heritage Park, 60 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville. OH
Bring your family for a weekend of inspiring art from local and national artists while walking the picturesque grounds of rustic Heritage Park. Enjoy two days of art with the perfect soundtrack from over 20 local musicians and entertainers. In our 44th year we will bring you the most music we’ve ever had, delicious food trucks and concessions and the best in art. See you at the Festival!
Admission; $1; 16 and under are free
Saturday, July 8, 7-8:30pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.
The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, and joyous circle dances that celebrate the variety of spiritual paths on Earth. If you like folk dancing, you’ll be right at home here. No previous experience is needed — just an open and willing attitude. Participation, not presentation, is the focus.
Contact: 614-441-9773 or 614-429-4009
Saturday, July 8, 6:30-11pm, 1021 E. Broad St. [east side door]
Join progressive friends for food, drink, and great music.
Contact: colsfreepress@gmail.com or 614-253-2571
Saturday, July 8, 12noon-10pm, Northwest Masonic Temple, 2436 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.
This event will include the following:
• Ethnic Foods: famous Ukrainian “borscht,” ribs, vareniki, salads
• Beer and water bars; merchants: salo and sausages, cookies, honey products
• Bread and pastries; activities for children
• Entertainment: children’s art auction [at 3:30pm]; ethnic dance groups [at 2pm, 5pm, and 8pm]
• Art, craft, and national costumes booth; religious items booth
• Ukrainian cartoon network and music all day long