CAPA adopts free health verification app Bindle for patrons to use for entry to events

To speed up the health screening process for those attending local performances, the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts has adopted a free health verification app.

Starting Oct. 25, patrons will be able to upload their full vaccination status or negative COVID-19 test information to Bindle, a free health verification app, which will generate an event entry pass on their mobile device.

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Ohio ranks No. 1 as scariest state for Halloween attractions, according to new study

Congratulations, Ohioans. We're living in the most terrifying state in the country.

If you're eerily excited about the Halloween season, you may crow in delight knowing the Buckeye State is considered the spookiest in the nation, according to a new study by My Baggage.

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Greater Columbus Arts Council now accepting 2022 Aminah Robinson Fellowship applications

The Greater Columbus Arts Council has announced the opening of applications for the 2022 Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson Fellowship.

Launched in 2020, the fellowship celebrates the legacy of the late Columbus artist Aminah Robinson, who was known for channeling the experiences of her African ancestors through drawings, woodcuts and complex sculptures.

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'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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Here's what you need to know before attending an event at Nationwide or Value City arenas

It's been 560 days since a live concert was held inside Nationwide Arena.

The last performance was given by country superstars Dan + Shay on March 8, 2020.

But after months of announcements and much anticipation, patrons will be welcomed back to Nationwide Arena with a performance from country singer-songwriter Eric Church on Saturday.

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World's greatest superheroes will be on display in new Marvel exhibit at COSI

The world's greatest comic book characters will make a superhero landing at the Center of Science and Industry in November for the new "Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes" exhibition.

The exhibit, which will chronicle the creation of culture-defining heroes like Captain America, Spider-Man, Black Panther and others, will make its debut at the science center, on Nov. 26 and run through May 30, 2022.

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