'Quirky is a lot of fun': Donut and Beer Festival at Huntington Park to satisfy Columbus lovers of crafted ales, pastries

Want a quick fix to satisfy your sweet tooth or quench your thirst for a well-crafted brew? We have just the place for you.

With the motto "Donut Worry. Beer Happy," the Donut and Beer Festival will offer a medley of palate-clashing offerings in Greater Columbus after three successful years in Michigan.

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'The American heart is incredible': Drill 4 Life looks to provide clean water to all in Africa

Through much of the country, access to clean and sustainable water is not an issue.

Unfortunately, other nations aren't so lucky.

One of the many places facing such scarcity is ZImbabwe, with countless villages lacking something essential to a country's daily life and continued development.

Thankfully, Columbus-based Drill 4 Life has had a hand in ensuring communities throughout the south African country gain access to water through the installation of wells.

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Columbus performing-arts organizations to require proof of vaccinations starting Oct. 8

With the fall performance season underway, many Columbus performing-arts organizations will require all patrons, staff and volunteers to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend indoor events starting Oct. 8.

This move comes in response to the notable rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations within Greater Columbus.

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'I'm chomping at the bit': Neil deGrasse Tyson to host movie event in Columbus

Known to point out the scientific inaccuracies of TV shows and films, famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will take audiences through a series of entertaining reviews of classic and modern blockbusters when he visits Columbus on Sept. 21.

Presented by the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts, the host of National Geographic's “StarTalk” will take center stage at the Palace Theatre for "Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist goes to the Movies."

From "Star Wars" to "The Martian," Tyson, 62, will explore the scientific elements of movies and determine which filmmakers got them wrong, or, surprisingly, got them right.

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Dave and Jenny Marrs of 'Fixer to Fabulous' fame to headline Dispatch Home & Garden Show

The path to becoming home-renovation experts was an intentional one for husband and wife Dave and Jenny Marrs, who star in HGTV's "Fixer to Fabulous."

Having worked on hundreds of projects, both residential and commercial, the Marrs have built up a national TV audience for their charismatic presence and knack for renovating historic and modern homes. And on Sept. 11, the couple hopes to inspire central Ohio homeowners who are interested in renovating their properties during their appearance at the Fall Dispatch Home & Garden Show.

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Columbus Greek Festival to bring cultural traditions, cuisine back to Short North

While the Columbus Greek Festival has endured a number of changes since its start decades ago, two elements continue to draw festivalgoers: authentic cultural offerings and delicious Mediterranean-style dishes.

Albeit with some modifications, spokesman Stacey Stathulis said this year's festival, set for Sept. 3-6 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, will be no different.

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GCAC spotlights Columbus' cultural gems with new 'arts passport' program

To spotlight the creative landmarks and events within the city's arts and entertainment space, the Greater Columbus Arts Council has established the "Columbus Makes Art Passport" program.

As part of GCAC's effort to highlight central Ohio artists and locations, the "art passport" is a free booklet listing 66 art experiences, or "stops," where "tourists" can get a "stamp" on their passports in the form of artist-designed stickers.

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