Game on.

Covert parking spots. The identity of Vinchen. Jeni’s Salty Caramel recipe. Some Short North secrets are best kept hidden. Dames Bond Marketplace shouldn’t be one of them, even if its name is inspired by a super secret agent. 

Five Columbus organizations collaborated to host a silent memorial flash mob in honor of World AIDS Day.

We often hear about programs that benefit the community. Last night at the first annual Short Stop Youth Center Open House, I experienced one that changes it. 

At last weekend’s 31st annual Columbus Pride celebration, the air literally swirled with love. 

Zombies. Lots of them.

Columbus turns 200 today. There have been several public festivities to honor this occasion, and yet I also wanted to acknowledge it privately. 

How can you not try Influenza Sorbet? One of the new seasonal items from the flavor gurus at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, this concoction draws inspiration from vintage home remedies. 

There are times for pretty and vapid art, but now isn’t one of them. 

During last night’s Gallery Hop in the Short North, it hit me for the thousandth time: Columbus is one positive, passionate force. 

Art al Fresco offers a shot of creativity into the rhythm of High Street.

The Greek Festival takes place this weekend at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the Short North. 

Last night we attended a preview party for the soon-to-be-open Short North Stage. Located at the historic Garden Theater in the Short North, this new acting company is fixing to present high-caliber, high-passion musicals. 

Freedom of Speech Through Humor. That's what it's all about.

Bands, beer, and boobs. It's ComFest time.

For two fake-blood-filled hours, a couple hundred zombie men, women, children, dolls, and pets limped around the Short North. 

Substance just celebrated its five-year anniversary. The Short North boutique, which offers sustainably made clothing and accessories, recently launched Substance Lofts. 

Pride is cool.

A new Short North outlet for artistic sustenance.

Friends of Goodale Park threw a circus-themed “Pull the Plug” event this afternoon to commemorate the park's new fountain. 

The Doo Dah Parade is sort of the Joan Rivers of promenades: kooky, raucous, and sometimes garish, but always entertaining. 

ComFest is usually lots of things, but not mellow. After 38 years, the festival that was created to uphold community spirit and neighborly kindness rekindled its mission. 

Sometimes you don’t realize how much a place means to you until it’s gone. 

June is finally here. We just announced the lineup for the Goodale Park Music Series.