CCAD celebrates 20 years of the Art Sign in Columbus

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Having made its mark as a beacon for the city's art scene, the Columbus College of Art & Design is celebrating 20 years since the installation of its 100-foot Art Sign.

The 10-story steel sculpture, installed on June 23, 2001, has become an iconic piece of Columbus' cityscape and a prime landmark for skyline selfies.

But above all things, CCAD President Melanie Corn said the 31-ton, 101-foot wide sculpture on Cleveland Avenue speaks to the city's support of the arts.

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Westland Mall Drive-In concert series to end Friday night with Big Gigantic

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After quenching concert-goers' thirst for "live" music throughout the pandemic, the Westland Mall Drive-In concert series will end with the Big Gigantic's outdoor performance Friday.

With plans to revive the series this summer after a string of successful showings last fall, promotional organization Prime Social Group has scrapped all future plans for upcoming performances.

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Columbus Museum of Art kicks off free-admission campaign for local youth, caregivers

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After a year of educational disruptions and social disconnection, the Columbus Museum of Art is offering a free admission program this summer for local youth, Columbus City Schools students and their caregivers.

To "renew their experience of wonder," the museum's WonderPass program applies research-based engagement strategies to nurture K-12 students’ own sense of joy, meaning and possibility, according to a press release. These strategies will be exercised through several experiences aimed at fostering discovery and innovative thinking.

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Things to do this summer in Columbus: What's happening, what's canceled and what's changed

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As venue and event spaces have begun to open their doors, a sense of hope has permeated through the city's entertainment circles.

As the summer festival and event season is fast approaching, we thought a roundup on the status of what is happening, what's going virtual or has been modified, and what is cancelled was in order.

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Asian Americans address need for awareness, advocacy during this year's Asian Festival

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As members of the Asian American community face an onrush of violent hate crimes, attacks that have increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jona Hilario and others said sharing their experiences is essential in the fight against racism.

While there's been growing awareness nationally, there's still a line of separation between Asian Americans and other residents on a local level, Hilario, a Hilliard resident, said. In helping educate central Ohioans on the matter, Hilario said events such as the Asian Festival can help bridge the gap.

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As an ode to mothers everywhere, author Mindy Drayer pens new book titled 'Dear Mom'

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As Mindy Drayer reflected on the life of her 90-year-old mother, Carm Drayer, she was driven to write a book that served as a public and worthy tribute to the person who raised her and her three siblings.

At the start, Drayer, a former WCMH-TV (Channel 4) news anchor, chronicled her mother's triumphs, devastating losses and continued fight against sarcoma cancer. (Drayer's father passed away 10 years ago.)

But as she filtered through the loving memories shared with her m

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Artist's work captures gravity of George Floyd's death, highlights racism in America

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In the days following the death of George Floyd, artist Charles "Mark Phi" Smart watched the gut-wrenching video of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinning his knee on the neck of the 46-year-old Black man as he pled for his life.

While Floyd's death prompted international protests, riots and renewed cries for social and racial justice, Phi felt compelled to create an art piece that spoke to his emotions.

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