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I attended two of the three Pro Musica concerts held in the Franklin Park Conservatory gardens over August 8-11. Both concerts were lovely and distinct. The weather, the moon, stars and the jewel-like lighting in the glass conservatory building behind the stage created a magical, exquisite experience.
I want to thank the Franklin Park Conservatory, Pro Musica leaders, musicians and sponsors who made this event free and open to the public.
You see, the last time I attended this music series, there was no tall, black cast-iron fence surrounding the gardens of the Conservatory. And if you are like me, the fence/wall came as a fist in the gut.
The first time I saw the fence/wall, I was shocked, angered and saddened at the same time. It circles the conservatory, encompasses the entire west garden, the silver sails fountain and extends all the way back to the Adventure Center parking lot. It appeared at the same time POTUS was trumpeting his border wall to lock out “criminals”.
Sundays, August 25, September 15, October 6, 27, 2019, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Buy local to support a good cause: Herbs and vegetables from local urban gardens, Home-made baked goods, Hand-made crafts from Guatemala. 100% of sales goes to support The New Dawn Middle School: Education for Maya Youth in Guatemala. More info? contact Heather at copalaa2003@yahoo.com.
Location: Oakland Nursery, 1156 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus 43224.
Saturday August 24, 2019, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Spend a day with friends, enjoy music, education, dynamic speakers, or just perusing vegan owned businesses and sample local vegan eats!
Friday, August 23-Saturday, August 24 (Fri 4-9pm) (Sat starts at 11am)
Mayme Moore Park, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave.
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, with support from the Department of Neighborhoods, present the third annual African-American Cultural Festival Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24, 2019
Hosted in the heart of the Historic Bronzeville District, a variety of live music, spoken word and dance performances highlight the third annual African-American Cultural Festival. Visual artists, a kids’ fun zone and more will help round out the day. Admission is FREE.
This year’s African-American Cultural Festival will feature entertainment and live performances, education, health and wellness, the cultural corner and main stage performances. Our main stage will enjoy great performances by several groups, including the Urban Jazz Coalition, the Paragon Project, Mark Lomax, MojoFlo, ZuZu Acrobats and Rose Royce.
Main Stage Schedule:
Friday, Aug. 23:
4 p.m. Opening Ceremony
4:15 p.m. The ReDO
7:30 p.m. The Urban Jazz Coalition
Tribute to Sly and the Family Stone
Saturday, Aug. 24:
Thursday, August 22, 6-8pm
The People's Mansion, 394 E. Town St.
Make no mistake: our right to control our bodies, our ability to access health care, and our basic autonomy are at risk like never before.
Ohio had passed 22 reproductive health bans and restrictions since 2011, including the Near-Total Abortion Ban this past April. This year, we've seen an unprecedented number of attacks on our reproductive rights in Ohio and across the country.
Join us for a teach-in to hear from leaders in Ohio's reproductive rights movement and learn how you can help us fight back.
We'll hear from panelists from:
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio
- New Voices for Reproductive Justice Cleveland
- NARAL Pro Choice Ohio
- URGE Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equality
- Women Have Options Ohio
- Ohio Women's Alliance
- Equality Ohio
We love our cell phones. So, what I am about to tell you might be upsetting. Just because you cannot see it, does not mean that exposure to electromagnetic frequencies come without risk. Children love them so much they sleep with them on, under their pillows at night, a practice parents might want to end, as a growing body of evidence suggests doing so poses an immediate danger to the small growing brains of our children whose skulls are thinner. The smaller the human, the greater the risk.
Tuesday, August 20, 7pm
Rehab Tavern, 456 W. Town St.
Come have a beer and relax with your fellow socialists! Or if you're curious about Columbus DSA, it's a great low-key way to come check us out. Unless it's raining, we're usually out on the patio.
Non-alcoholic drink options and food are both available.
Monday, August 19, 2019, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
The Columbus Community Bill of Rights is a citizen-initiated charter amendment for the city of Columbus. It will give you and I the right to protect our Water from toxic, radioactive Frack Waste dumping in our Water supply. Location: Columbus Public Library, South High Branch, 3540 S. High St., Columbus. Facebook.
Sunday, August 18, 2019, 12:00 PM
OH-SDA & MDA-Columbus Recess Rally for Gun Reform
Join gun reform advocates for Everytown for Gun Safety's national call to action during the Congressional recess, as we pressure Gov. DeWine, Senator Portman, and Senator McConnell to support and pass livesaving gun reform legislation! Dayton and El Paso are the newest communities to join the list of communities who are devastated by gun violence for all forms. Join us to make your passion seen and your voice heard! Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Location: North Bank Park, 311 W. Long St., Columbus. Sign up here.