Artist Commune: Downtown Photo Walk

Scioto Mile

Friday, May 26, 6-7:30pm, beginning in the hallway outside of Urban Arts Space, 50 W. Town St., Ste. 130.

This month’s Artist Commune will feature a photo walk in downtown Columbus. This guided experience will show the beauty that exists in our local spaces, from the development of the city to the green space of Scioto Mile. We will be meeting in the corridor of Urban Arts Space prior to embarking on our journey. Artist Commune is free and open to all. Photographers of all experience levels are encouraged to attend.

Artist Commune is a monthly event at Urban Arts Space that allows artists and the community to come together to create art, discuss art, and network. It’s held on the last Friday of each month.

The Urban Arts Space is in the former East Basement of the former Lazarus Building. Their official address is 50 W. Town St. but they are actually located on the east side of S. Wall St. [north of W. Town St.] underneath that building.

Hosted by Urban Arts Space.

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Debt Ceiling Negotiations

Space Man Meets Florida Man

COMMEMORATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOLLYWOOD BLACKLIST

(Note: This is the edited text for Rampell’s introduction to the April 29 screening of Spartacus at the Academy Museum for The Hollywood Ten at 75 Film Series from April 13-30 commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Hollywood Blacklist. A startling thing occurred during the Spartacus screening: As the first rebellion of the gladiators erupted, one of the warriors struck a Roman with a weapon and at that exact moment one could see the celluloid jump out of the projector’s sprockets and then watch the film literally burn. It seemed as if the gladiator’s mighty blow actually caused a remarkable, real life special effect, which literally brought the show to a halt and the houselights went on in the packed almost 1,000-seat David Geffen Theater in the Academy Museum’s Sphere Building. Stunned audience members were anxious that the screening would not be able to continue, but in that show biz tradition, the show must – and did – go on. Apparently, projectionists were able to splice the film together and viewers were able to watch the epic all the way to the end without any additional mishaps.

Not On Our Dime!’: Why US Democrats Are Growingly Challenging Israel

Though the United States remains a strong supporter of Israel, there are some indications that the supposed 'unbreakable bond' with Tel Aviv is faltering, though more in language than in deeds. 

 Following the provocative ‘Flag March’ on May 18, which is carried out annually by Israeli Jewish extremists in the Occupied Palestinian city of East Jerusalem, the US joined other countries around the world in condemning the racism displayed at the event. 

World BEYOND War’s Bicycle Peace Caravan in Hiroshima City During the G7 Summit

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https://worldbeyondwar.org/world-beyond-wars-bicycle-peace-caravan-in-hiroshima-city-during-the-g7-summit/

Essertier is Organizer for World BEYOND War’s Japan Chapter.

Busting Myths: Part Two - The private city and the secret city: Columbus is dying and no one in Colemanville knows or cares

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A council and mayor of anti-democratic, unrepresentative, unknowledgeable empty sloganeers is bad enough. But they oversee a City government uniquely lacking in both expertise and ethical concern for either residents or the laws. Walk or drive around the city. There is no evidence that the City employs a qualified, certified, experienced urban planner, traffic engineer, zoning inspector or enforcement officers, city attorney, or neighborhoods services. Columbus has none.

Trash, broken pavement, and out of control scooters and motor vehicles are the first things that visitors to the city notice. They rank high in framing Columbus’ identity and identification. That is, other than the many visitors who only see Ohio Stadium or the Convention Center for the illegal steroid spewing The Arnold.

Movie Review: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

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"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" is a film adapted from a book by Judy Blume, first published in 1970, and directed by Kelly Freeman Craig, the filmmaker behind "Edge of 17." It's a coming-of-age story where we follow Margaret, an 11-year-old girl played by Abby Ryder Fortson. Rachel McAdams and Benny Safdie convincingly play her parents, with Kathy Bates, as captivating as ever, starring as her grandmother.

Margaret and her family move from New York City to New Jersey, where she forms a friendship with her new neighbor, Nancy Wheeler, played by Elle Graham. Nancy proudly proclaims that her family lives in the bigger house down the road, hinting at her social status and personality.

Throughout the movie, Margaret is seen grappling with adolescence and wrestling with the concepts of faith, love, and self-identity. A significant part of the plot also revolves around a secret club that Margaret and her friends form, with a set of rules they must abide by, like stating their latest boy crush, wearing bras, and not wearing socks.

Letter to Editor: Power lies in the hands of the people

Ohio Statehouse

To the editor:

According to Article I of the Ohio Constitution, all power is inherent in the people.  Unfortunately, our legislators – or at least, nearly the entire Republican caucus of both houses – have forgotten this basic fact.

Without a hint of irony, Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman has stated that “citizens don’t always know what they want” and that we must always be on guard against the “tyranny of the majority.”  But at least Huffman understands that those who oppose the legislature’s effort to make it more difficult for the people to amend the state constitution are, in fact, a majority.

Ohio Immigrant Alliance: Six things to do to make Ohio Better For All

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The Ohio Immigrant Alliance is a group of immigrants and citizens working together to protect the dignity and rights of all individuals who choose to make Ohio their home. We engage in activism and volunteerism that connect communities across the state, and include people currently living abroad due to our inhumane immigration laws.

Here are six ways you can help make Ohio a better home for everyone, including immigrants and refugees.  

Anyone who completes all six will receive a FREE COPY of Ohio Migration Anthology, Volume 2! Email proof of completion to admin@ohioimmigrant.org, with your name and address.

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