It is fitting that I am writing this review of Serving Herself the day before the last leg of professional tennis’ Grand Slam, the United States Open, which is scheduled from August 28 through September 10 at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. Gibson, one of the greatest women’s tennis players ever, won back-to-back titles there in 1957 and 1958, when it was known as the United States National Championship. Its prestige then and now is undeniable.

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 was a good day for empty words. Millions of Americans tuned in to listen to them and days later we are still talking about them. In a world filled with meaningless nonsense, for at least a couple of hours, many Americans could agree that these words, even if empty, were still meaningful and worth their attention. If only words could change the world.

On the 23rd both the first GOP debate of the 2024 presidential cycle and its counter-programming, Trump’s interview on Tucker Carlson’s Twitter (X) feed, aired to the view of millions of people. The stream of the debate on Rumble (rightwing YouTube) peaked at around 310,000 views. It is estimated that 12.8 million people watched the debate on their TV.

Saturday, August 26, 6-11pm, Brothers Drake Meadery, 26 E. Fifth Ave.

We at 83 Gallery are thrilled to announce that our annual showcase for Trans and Non-binary artists will be taking place again. We have received four times as many submissions as last year.

This year, we will be raising funds for TransOhio.

Show Breakdown:

• 6-7:30pm: Talks hosted by Felicia DeRosa

• First Raffle pull at 8pm

• Special performance by Eileen Galvin and Commander Sins

• Closing Music by Rinn-Mimete

Art will be up and available for purchase until October 8; come check out the pieces both on our website and at Brothers Drake.

Hosted by 83 Gallery, TransOhio, and Briden Cole Schueren.

Facebook Event

On Friday, August 25th, student activists and community organizers at Ohio State are calling on Ted Carter to immediately resign and apologize for his role in the unjust invasion of Iraq and bombing of Yugoslavia. Organizers also demand the democratization of OSU so that students, faculty, and Columbus community members can collectively decide the leadership of OSU.

WHAT: A coalition of undergraduate students, graduate students, and Columbus community members will rally against the undemocratic appointment of OSU President Ted Carter.

WHO: OH Youth for Climate Justice, Party for Socialism and Liberation, Rising Tide, Answer Coalition, Revolutionary Student Front, OSU student organizers, community members

WHEN: August 25, 2023 5:30 - 6:45 PM

WHERE: Ohio Union (1739 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210)

Ohio Youth for Climate Justice is a youth-led movement organizing radical action to address the climate crisis with the focus and urgency that the issue deserves. OHYCJ has been campaigning for fossil fuel divestment at Ohio State for two years