Theatre Review: CATCO is Kids’ entertaining version of Beauty and the Beast
Walking into the lobby of CATCO’s space in the Vern Riffe Center prior to a performance of CATCO is Kid’s production of Beauty and the Beast: Isabella e la Bestia, almost feels like wandering the...
View ArticleSchool Issues: By the Numbers
In order to address the well-publicized woes of Columbus City Schools, the mayor has assembled a commission to fix the problems. One of the commission’s early ideas has been to improve access to...
View ArticleSchool Issues: Wiles Stands Alone
It’s not easy to be school board member, Mike Wiles. When he submitted a list of people’s names to be on the city school levy committee, not a single Wiles suggestion made the cut. When Carol Perkins...
View ArticleSchool Issues: Groce’s Got A Brand New Bag
It’s been over a year since Steph Groce left the school board. Armed with a giant intellect and a tireless love of research, Groce was a popular board member. At least, she was popular with the public…...
View ArticleSchool Issues: Students Smarter in Kindergarten than Third Grade
Last week, former Columbus City Schools board member Steph Groce unleashed her intellect and slew of education documents on her new website. This week, she dropped the bombshell. Groce looks at...
View ArticleSchool Issues: Cut Parents Out of the Equation
It’s time for a little review of the city schools and city politics. The Board of Education (the school board) is comprised of seven members, all elected by the public. Their job is to make decisions...
View ArticleGCAC Presents: The Power of Do Re Mi
Many music lovers have a special place for The Sound of Music in their hearts. The familiar melodies of “My Favorite Things,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and of course, “Do-Re-Mi,” bring back...
View ArticleHow *NOT* to Blow a Whistle at Columbus City Schools
In 2013, Columbus City Schools adopted a formal whistleblower policy for reporting of unethical conduct. Policies are helpful, but it might be even more helpful to come up with some practical, everyday...
View ArticleSchool Issues: Discipline by the Numbers
Columbus City Schools has some problems. That seems to be the general consensus from the community, the local press, and the mayor of Columbus. The problems, however, are not the outgoing...
View ArticleSchool Issues: Winners/Losers & A Good Plan
Sometime in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, Carolyn Smith tweeted these words, “Commission school plan eliminates current Internal Auditor.” You might not know who Carolyn Smith is. You might not...
View ArticleCAPA announces 43rd annual Summer Movie Series
The CAPA Summer Movie Series has announced the film line-up for 2013. It will feature three Hitchcock films The Robert Redford and Mia Farrow version of The Great Gatsby, all in all, 27 different films...
View ArticleExplore Columbus: The Wilds
The Wilds are included as an extension of the Columbus Zoo. Since we have never visited, we decided to stop by over the weekend. The Wild Animal Encounter sounded best suited for our two young...
View ArticleFirst Look: Big Fun Toy Store
The Cleveland-based Big Fun Toy Store is opening a new Short North store on Friday, May 31st. The new shop will carry a wide variety of gifts, party supplies, toys, collectables and more. Fore more...
View ArticleShop Talk: Big Fun Toy Store
If you’re feeling a little down, you might want to swing by Big Fun Toy Store, which opens its doors May 31. Occupying the 1,200-square-foot former Europia space at 672 N. High St., Big Fun is...
View ArticleSummer outdoor movies to enjoy under the stars
The weather is nice enough that outdoor movie viewings and get-togethers have returned for 2013. The outdoor movie season starts tonight in Bexley with Madagascar 3. So get your favorite drinks, pop up...
View ArticleGCAC Presents: MythBusters – The Explosive Exhibition
Can you huff, puff and blow a house in? Does toast always tend to land butter-side down? Does running in the rain get you less wet than walking through it? Can you really make a canoe out of duct...
View ArticleSprout Soup changing from retail store to appointment-only
Sprout Soup, the store that’s made cloth diapering and babywearing for Columbus parents accessible since 2005, is changing their retail model. Owner and President Alissa DeRouchie is expecting a new...
View ArticleBackpack drive for back to school happening now
School will be starting soon and ColumbusUnderground.com is once again participating in a backpack drive to benefit Volunteers of America’s Operation Backpack. Backpacks are needed for Kindergarten,...
View ArticleSchool Levy: By the Numbers
Campaign season for the Columbus City Schools levy is in full bloom. The video commercial has hit youtube and local television stations; the Facebook and Twitter pages are live, and the website is up....
View ArticleShort North Parents Group Wants Better School Options
When making lists of family-friendly neighborhoods in Columbus, the Short North doesn’t usually make the cut. Although fabulous, the zone between OSU campus and Downtown is better known for funky art...
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