Happy end of summer, y’all!
While browsing decorations for my baby girl’s high school graduation party (the last for this empty nester!), a common phrase caught my eye and stuck with me: “The days are long, but the years are short.” It rang as true when I was selecting toddler pictures for her photo boards as it does while we finalize this issue, marking the 8th anniversary for the Columbus edition. Time, as they say, flies when you are having fun. Post-covid (well, post-covid-shutdowns anyway), I think we can all agree: time flies whether you are having fun or not. Though those early pandemic days seemed so painfully drawn out, it is now difficult to believe they were over two years ago..continue reading
Amelia
Editor in Chief
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A TASTE FOR THE TENACIOUS
With continued labor shortages and rising prices, owning a restaurant has never been harder. If you are looking to spread some cheddar in the spirit of keeping the CMH food scene has hot and fresh as ever, check out the Experience Columbus list of restaurants to try something new.
LOVING LIBBY
Call us obsessed, but we can't stop talking about the Libby app that provides incredible access to the Columbus Metropolitan Library digital content. The magazine stacks are endless. For more info on the app, click here.
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Explore sharp angles and bright colors with this collection of fine jewelry that sits in stunning symmetry to complete any outfit. You can't go wrong with the classic shape, yet these pieces step outside the box in both form and color. With these gems, your jewelry will stay top of mind for everyone you meet.
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Build out the kitchen of your dreams with a sleek mid-century refrigerator, colorful handmade tiles from Portugal, or a pint-sized wine chiller so compact it'll fit in a single drawer. These picks are perfect for the dinner party host, the luxury chef, or the foodie who loves glamor and gadgets.
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It would be difficult to name another artist in the state of Ohio - and, perhaps, the entire midwest - whose work is as essential to its time and place as Hanif Abdurraqib. His award-winning 2017 collection of essays, They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us, was named a book of the year by NPR, Oprah Magazine, Paste, CBC, The Los Angeles Review, Pitchfork, and The Chicago Tribune, among many others.
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THE 2023 CHARITY REGISTER |
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We are officially accepting insertions for the 2023 Sophisticated Giving Charity Register, our annual guide covering local organizations and nonprofits perfect for your holiday (or year-round) giving. Spaces sell out fast, so if you know of a nonprofit who would like a space, please simply reply to this email and let us know!
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alvis
180 DEGREE IMPACT
Founded in 1967, Alvis has evolved to be a comprehensive, human services organization offering programs and services to meet the complex challenges of society’s most vulnerable and underserved populations.
The Alvis vision is that communities believe an individual’s potential is more important than their past. Alvis treats some of the most underserved and overlooked individuals in our community: people with justice involvement, substance abuse, mental health, trauma, and/or developmental disabilities; as well as the children of individuals facing these challenges in their lives. LEARN MORE
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COLUMBUS SYMPHONY
For 70 years, the Symphony has been inspiring and building a strong community through music as central Ohio's flagship music performance organization. Together with the support of our community and our musicians who live, work, and teach here, unforgettable performances are shared through Masterworks, Specials, Picnic with the Pops, Education, and Community Engagement.
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AUCTION ACTION
Editor-in-Chief Amelia Jeffers is getting back to her roots with her first live, in-person art and antiques auction in five years. Scheduled for September 29 at the historical Barn at Stratford in Delaware, Ohio, the auction includes covetable artwork by renowned artists like George Bellows and Guy Wiggins, interior design materials including an incredible Tiffany lamp, and designer handbags by Chanel, Gucci, and Louis (why pay retail?).
For more details and links to the online catalogs, click here.
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MCBRIDE SISTERS WINE COMPANY
Half-sisters Robin McBride and Andréa McBride John grew up in world-class winemaking regions but on separate continents and no knowledge of one another until they were young adults. Robin hails from Monterrey, California, while Andréa spent the first 16 years of her life in New Zealand. While their father, who died in 1996, was not a prominent figure in their lives, their reunion was the fulfillment of his dying wish.
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SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN
Part of the VRetreats collection, managed by Italy's VOI Hotels, Ca Di Dio's three-story structure has served as a hostel for Crusaders and later as a hospice for women. Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola spearheaded the three-year renovation. Strict historic preservation guidelines prevented changes to the Istrian stone façade dotted with 442 windows and the interior floorplan, resulting in an aura of austere elegance.
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GREAT SCOT!
Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts recently launched a collection of bespoke upscale hotels near some of the world's most prestigious golf courses. Staying true to its name, each Marine & Lawn property embraces the harmony between sea and land while paying homage to local tradition by restoring historic landmark properties and transforming them into distinctive locally inspired properties set in high culture environments.
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WAYS WE ARE PASSING THE TIME |
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It seems like the list of things to do right now is endless, including opportunities to get out of the house and in front of art in all forms. Thankfully the folks at ColumbusMakesArt have simplified the searching with their handy what-to-do events calendar.
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BMW has continued to refine the award-winning design of its 8 Series luxury performance vehicles since the model debuted in 2018. The new 2023 8 Series heralds a redesigned front fascia and technology-driven interior refinements that include an enlarged interior 12.3-inch Control Display for the BMW iDrive operating system.
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