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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COSI reopening sparks excitement for long-awaited exploration

After 446 days, 642,240 hours and 38,546,400 seconds of closure, the Center of Science and Industry opened its doors Thursday morning to droves of explorers who have long-awaited the return of the facility's offerings. The calculations come courtesy of CEO and President Frederic Bertley, who, like the guests returning to the center, was just as excited for the reopening.

Westerville resident Liz Smith, who brought her two sons to COSI three days before it closed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, said they have begged her to go back to the center every day for the past 15 months.

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'All smiles and tons of energy': Columbus' own Michaela James wins Miss Black Ohio pageant

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Columbus native Michaela James' vibrant smile and vivacious energy helped her earn the title of Miss Black Ohio during the 39th annual pageant last Saturday, according to Fanchon Page, the pageant director.

In front of nearly 60 attendees at the Lincoln Theatre, James, 21, was chosen from four contestants who competed for this year's title, an honor she said nearly brought her to tears once she heard her name called.

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COSI named best science museum in the nation by USA TODAY for second consecutive year

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For the second consecutive year, the Center for Science and Industry has been named the top science museum in the country by the 2021 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Award Contest.

From public voters and a panel of experts, a list that included editors from USA TODAY, 10Best.com and other relevant contributors, COSI was selected among 19 other science museums across the nation.

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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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