Columbus Arts Festival 2016
The Columbus Arts Festival — formerly known as Festival of the Arts — has continued to evolve since its opening on the Statehouse lawn in 1962.
Read MoreOp-Ed: Columbus, a city in protest
In the wake of the killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, the nation has finally reached its breaking point. In the last four-to-five years, young black men from Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown, and Eric Garner have lost their lives by the hands of the police.
Individuals who are considered our protectors and guardians of the unjust, yet, it seems they’re predicated on ending the lives of black males. This past weekend was another example of the discriminatory verdicts that lead to the killing of innocent. The entire country has ravished in uproar to address this racial divide, including the city of Columbus, OH.
Read MoreWhy Columbus has become a fashion capital
Historically, the city of Columbus has rarely been credited for its hand within the fashion industry, as people often overlook the contributions, opportunities and brands the capital has provided for the arts, especially within the last three-to-five years.
Read MoreTop international restaurants in Columbus
Columbus is a city of diversity and encompasses a wide range of different cultures, races and ethnicities. The integration of these customs has greatly benefited the city and has introduced us to a variety of unique dishes and cuisines.
Let’s look at some of the best restaurants that have managed to import their culture, and fuse it with our own to create a staple within the capital.
Read MoreViolence consumes recent summers in Columbus
The summers in Columbus are times of exploration, unity and enjoyment.
However, this unification also breeds opportunities for divide. This division has proven to be a direct product of the violence that commonly occurs at these events. This violence has simply gotten out of hand. The number of those wounded/killed is a staggering one, and despite what the city has done to prevent the number of incidents, the brutality continues to persist.
Read MoreColumbus Film Festival 2016
The 2016 Film Festival of Columbus–also known as the FFOCOL- is a considerably new event that’s celebrating only its fifth year since its inception in 2011.
The festival was established to display the illustrious work of a diverse group of filmmakers, all of which among the best independent film directors in the world.
Read MoreMusic Review: King Cold's '#ChampionsAdjust'
Aspiring rap collective King Cold, formed by artists AC Cold, Charle Sky, Absolutely Deplorable and producer StuntinSteve, offer a follow up to their debut project “King Cold EP1,” which encompassed a blend of R&B and atmospheric hip-hop production.
The group's latest project “#ChampionsAdjust,” however, diverges from its predecessor’s vocal-heavy choruses and introspective subject matter, instead embracing a humorous and creative tone.
Read MoreMusic Review: Yaves' 'In Springs Ear'
Artist Yaves has become a mainstay in Columbus’ music scene, as he’s proven to be one of the most established veterans in the city.
His projects “History in Progress” and “In Summers Ear” have elevated his arising fan base, who’ve become drawn to Yaves’ lyrical depictions of the drugs, violence and injustices that surround him, as well as the spiritual transformation that’s reshaped his new-found eminence.
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