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Friday, September 5, 4:30-10pm
Saturday, September 6, 12 noon-10pm
Sunday, September 7, 12 noon-8pm

It's time for Hot Times in Olde Towne again! The free, family-friendly event includes great music, art cars, kid's activities, cultural Olympic games, lots of food, even beer, wine and liquor, community vendors, drum circles, a poetry slam and more!

The Hot Times Music and Arts Festival will be back at 240 Parsons Avenue this year, happening Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7.  The festival is on the front lawn of the Columbus Health Department building between Bryden Road and Main Street, on Parsons.

This year's lineup:

Hot Times 2025 Main Street stage schedule:

FRIDAY, September 5th, 5 to 11 PM

5:00 Ron Holmes - Eclecticism

6:00 Mendelsonics 

7:00 Just Another Mojo

8:00 Whitley Jean

9:00 Willie Phoenix

10:00 Shaun Booker Dammit 

SATURDAY, Sept.6th, Noon - 10 PM

12:00 TBA

1:00  Lungu VYBZ

Who Murdered President Zia?

Zia-ul-Haq was a great leader of Pakistan, a tough tank general, and the man who defeated the Soviets in Afghanistan.

Making Palestinians Go Away

Donald Trump, recently sporting his red ballcap modestly featuring the words “Trump Was Right About Everything,” is apparently in regular contact with Israel’s genocidal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Per Netanyahu, the most recent telephonic exchange had Trump expressing full support for the establishment of control over all of Gaza and the West Bank by the Israeli Army. Trump observed that Israel has been losing the “PR” (Public Relations) war over the carnage and must push ahead “with full force” to “finish the job” as quickly as possible.

A Global Awakening: How People Power is Reshaping Western Policy on Palestine

Is it finally happening? Is the West turning against Israel? Or are we, whether motivated by hope or driven by despair, simply engaging in wishful thinking? The matter is not so simple.

 Last July, a significant number of countries and organizations signed the 'New York Declaration,' a strong statement that followed a high-level meeting titled, "Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine."

Hoax With Sprinkles

Columbus Comedy Festival Returns for Second Year, September 4th-7th, 2025

Faces of comedians

The laughs return to Columbus in September from Thursday, September 4 through Sunday, September 7 when the city hosts 100+ comedians for four days of events during the second annual Columbus Comedy Festival. National headliners, regional performers and local talent will take the stage at venues including The Columbus Funny Bone, Palace Theatre, Shadowbox Live, Maroon Culture Lab, The Attic Comedy Club, MadLab, The Nest Theatre, The Hashtag Comedy Company, Don’t Tell Comedy: Columbus, Leisure Club, and more.

"As Columbus grows, so does the importance for quality, live entertainment in the city,” stated Hannah Romes, performer, producer and co-owner of Hashtag. “We are incredibly lucky to have such a strong pool of comedic talent in Columbus, which has been a bit of a secret until recently.”

This year’s list of headliners and four-day schedule includes Jeremiah Watkins, The Second City, ALOK, Shadowbox Live, Sam Tallent, Maddie Wiener, Geoffrey Asmus, Kasaun Wilson, James Adomian, Ric Diez, Katie K, Aiko Tanaka, Chad the Bird, Henry Allen, Curtis Cook, Gwen Rose, Jordan Conley, Sean Reilly and many more.

The DNC's Dark Money Hypocrisy Was on Full Display in Minneapolis

Women wearing a burka

There's nothing quite like watching Democrats condemn dark money in politics while lobbyists are literally handing out talking points in the same room where they're voting.

That's exactly what happened at the Democratic National Committee's summer meeting in Minneapolis, where party officials simultaneously passed resolutions condemning secret political influence and allowed pro-Israel lobbying groups to orchestrate the defeat of a Gaza resolution through classic dark money tactics.

The irony was lost on no one really paying attention.

Democracy Theater Meets Real Power

While DNC members were busy congratulating themselves for supporting campaign finance reform and transparency in politics, Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI) was running a textbook influence operation inside the Resolutions Committee room itself.

Say Something, Rally the Community

Details about event

Thursday, September 4, 2025, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Grant and 349 E. Livingston, Columbus 43215

If you think the U.S. is rapidly moving in the wrong direction with healthcare cuts, rising prices, student loan changes, corruption, loss of rights, eroding democracy, personal data collection, tariffs and massive funding for a militarized police force... Say Something!

More information and sign up here.   

Let’s Fund Real Public Safety, Not Ice

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a recruitment message on social media this summer saying, “America has been invaded by criminals and predators. We need YOU to get them out.”

Global Sumud Flotilla aims to break Israel’s illegal blockade on Gaza

Global Sumud Flotilla aims to break Israel’s illegal blockade on Gaza, to deliver urgent humanitarian aid, and to expose the genocidal war waged on Palestinians. According to the Global Sumud Flotilla, delegations from 44 countries are taking part and started to sail aboard over 50 ships to Gaza as part of the largest maritime mission in history to break Israel’s illegal siege.
 
People from six continents are participating in the flotilla, including countries such as Australia, Brazil, Pakistan, Malaysia, South Africa, and numerous European states. According to the group, participants are unaffiliated with any government or political party.
The ships are carrying baby formula, diapers, food, & medicine.

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