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Recent breaking news alert after alert have all had the same devastating message: The United States, at President Biden’s direction, has bombed multiple sites across Yemen. Today, the risk of an all-out regional war in the Middle East is higher than it has been in years. Over the past several weeks, the Houthis, who form the de facto government in much of Yemen, have launched numerous attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. They claim it’s in response to Israel’s deadly war in Gaza — and as violence like this continues to spill across the region, the U.S. government must be steadfast in its restraint and calls to see the violence end. Unfortunately, another round of U.S.
The first “alt rock” song to ever travel Columbus radio waves was Echo & The Bunnymen’s “Rescue.” Sure, it may not have been the very first progressive rock song played locally. But let’s just call it the truth because this story harkens back to a more fun, more weird, and more cool Columbus.
The year was 1989. The Berlin Wall was crumbling, and in America, alt rock or progressive rock was making the cool kids lose their freakin’ “I can’t listen to this glam and classic rock anymore!” minds. The station playing Echo & The Bunnymen was 107.1 FM WLRO out of Circleville, an adult contemporary station and able to reach Columbus. It was a Sunday night, and the 31-year-old radio personality who played “Rescue” was a former Ohio State campus kid looking to bring a full-time alt rock station to Columbus.
“The second I played that first song, the phones went absolutely crazy,” says the now 60-something Gary Richards. That’s him in the suit in the above black and white photo. “The show was an instant sensation.”
A Two Day, all ages Event Celebrating CD102.5/101/ 92.9 and the legacy they have left on local music in Columbus Ohio!
Saturday Jan 27:
Watershed - Special Opening Set for the weekend!
Brave Face
The Reedy Weeps
Undergrads
Dave Buker and the Historians
The whiteouts
The Out
Unseen Keys
Sam Rothstein
Secret Life of Houseplants
Jetty Bones
Snarls
Brave The Sea
Sunday Jan 28:
Horak
Huge Euge
Hurry Up And Die
Never Summer
Friends with Elephant’s
Teen Fiction
Hello Emerson
Courtney From Work
A Tiger mad of Lightning
Electro Cult Circus
The Worn Flints
The High Definitions
Angela Perley
AEIR
Zoo Trippin’
Doors at Noon each day. Tickets available for both days, or individual. Please come out and support local music and this station that has been a pivotal part of the music community in Columbus!
Thursday, October 25, 6-8pm, Grange Insurance Audubon Center, 505 W. Whittier St.
Join us for our January Green Drinks on 1-25-2024, 6-8pm, as we kick off the Earth Day Columbus 2024 campaign at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center.
This will be a tabling event with our partners to kick off Earth Day Columbus 2024.
Check in at the Green Columbus table with your valid ID to receive a wristband and two free drink tickets [age over 21 and a valid ID will be required for drink tickets].
Admission to this event is free and is open to the public.
Hosted by Green Columbus.
Is Jake Johnson the most likable actor in Hollywood? It’s hard to argue against it. His memorable roles include Nick Miller in “New Girl” and the voice of Peter B. Parker in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Not only is he a talented actor, but he also showcases his skills as a writer and director in Hulu’s latest film, “Self Reliance,” in which he wears all three hats.
Jake Johnson is Tommy, a middle-aged man struggling with his career and coping with a recent breakup (he’s clearly not over) and lives with his mom. His life takes a bizarre turn when he’s recruited by Andy Samberg, playing himself, for a dark web game. The objective: survive 30 days and win a million dollars. However, there is a catch: hunters will actively try to kill him during that time. The only loophole is that he cannot be harmed as long as he is with someone.
Wednesday, January 24, 1-2pm, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission [MORPC], 111 Liberty St.
All Aboard Ohio is thrilled to announce that the Whistle Stop Tour is coming to Columbus, Ohio! Join us and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for an informative session where we will provide updates on our progress in the FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) process, which is a crucial step in securing funding for passenger rail service. We are confident that we are making great strides in this area and will continue to do so. We will share our plans for the future and discuss the next steps in the FRA process and our efforts to bring passenger rail service to Ohio. We are confident that we can make this a reality and are excited to have you join us on this journey!
Additionally, we will discuss the outcomes of our 3C&D [Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton] Economic Impact Analysis, which was conducted to evaluate the potential economic advantages of initiating passenger rail service in Ohio. The analysis findings are positive, and we look forward to discussing them in detail.
Lies Exposed
Detective Richardson sat in his unmarked black police car, watching Sheila and Sara walking towards their house. Sheila was about three feet in front of Sara, walking fast, hips swinging from side to side. Sara seemed to be almost running to keep up with her mother, looking back over her shoulder every few steps as if someone were following them to their home. When they got to their front stoop, Shelia stopped abruptly, and Sara bumped into her backside because she was looking backwards.
“Girl! Look where you going!” Sheila shouted at Sara as she continued up the steps, looked in the mailbox, took out some mail, glanced through it then unlocked her front door and entered with Sara behind. The door closed with a solid shut. Richardson made a note in his notebook, snapped it shut and put his pencil in his upper coat pocket. He had been sitting here, about three houses down from Sheila’s for about forty-five minutes. As he went over his notes while waiting, he refreshed his memory.
The Columbus Blues Alliance was recently awarded the prestigious “Keeping the Blues Alive” award by the Blues Foundation.
The Blues Foundation is the international organizing body of blues music worldwide and presents the Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Awards to individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the Blues world.
The KBAs are awarded to non-performers based on merit by a select panel of Blues professionals who recognize individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to Blues music.
The Columbus Blues Alliance was selected due to its longstanding and tireless efforts to infuse Columbus, OH with blues music, performances and culture.
The Columbus Blues Alliance was recently awarded the prestigious “Keeping the Blues Alive” award by the Blues Foundation.
The Blues Foundation is the international organizing body of blues music worldwide and presents the Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Awards to individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the Blues world.
The KBAs are awarded to non-performers based on merit by a select panel of Blues professionals who recognize individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to Blues music.
The Columbus Blues Alliance was selected due to its longstanding and tireless efforts to infuse Columbus, OH with blues music, performances and culture.