Pouring rain, wind, 55-degree temps, damp sleeping cots and overnight chills — it didn't matter the conditions, though.
Nothing was stopping fans Maliyah Rafail and Morgan Rupp from camping outside Nationwide Arena for a chance to get within arm's reach of the band Twenty One Pilots.
Read MoreIt'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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreSchools are out, summer is almost here and it's time to let your hair down a little and have some fun.
And one doesn't need to travel far to find plenty of fun things to do this season.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreRather than fit the mold of a traditional Columbus hip-hop artist, Boog, a self-described pop star, was driven to shape a new sound within the city's musical silos.
Read MoreAs venue and event spaces have begun to open their doors, a sense of hope has permeated 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.
Here's the status of some popular summertime events, based on information available now.
Read MoreCountry singer-songwriter Eric Church will kick off the return to live concerts at Nationwide Arena with a performance set for Sept. 18.
More than a year since a concert took place in the arena, Church is the first musical performer to take center stage, as part of his Gather Again tour.
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