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Oldest Zoo Gorilla Turns 56

March 28, 2013 By JayP Leave a Comment

Colo, the first gorilla who was born in a zoo recently turned 56.

English: Gorilla enclosure at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Colo is the oldest gorilla in any zoo. She was born on December 22, 1956, when Christina, a 280 pound gorilla which was captured in the French Cameroons gave birth to her while in captivity. The name Colo was given from a children’s contest, and it came from Col(umbus), O(hio).

The gorilla had three of her offspring’s in 1968, and Colo has been a grandmother since 1979. Colo, although by choice lives alone, is often visited by her daughter.

The Association of Zoos and Aquarium shares that the female western lowland gorilla celebrated her birthday with special treats at her home in the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The zoo also brought in a cake specially prepared for Colo. There were other gifts for the gorilla as well, such as her favorite food of tomatoes . The zoo also brought in guests who happily sang for Colo “Happy Birthday”.

There have been 35 gorillas born in the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium since 1956. The zoo houses 15 primates into three groups, and although captive breeding has been successful, the animals are endangered in the wild.

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New Exhibit opens at Short North

February 28, 2013 By JayP Leave a Comment

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The works of Agnes Burris, Andrew Plank, and KaveriRaina would be on display starting on March 2 at the Roy G Biv Gallery, Short North, Columbus.

The paintings of Agnes Burris have awesome dimension of container shop that wobble the imagination and all manner of of flying things which inhabit the sky. “These incomprehensible physical objects, these totems of technology and industry, people my paintings. They serve to reference contemporary issues of war, conflict, and consumption as well as being “individuals” in their own right,” Burris said in her statement.

Meanwhile, the works of Andrew Plank covers both painting and mixed media. “Artworks today are engaged in an unprecedented flow of repositioning and critique, more or less at the hands of an ambivalent and autocratic system in which enjoyment becomes the sole virtue, not because knowledge has lost its value, but because…Here I also think I can make visible the gap between idea and form, a certain conception of the materialist history of art objects, a gap only bridgeable by a theatre of regression. Artworks made solely for the enjoyment of the artist..,” Plank shares in his statement.”

Prepare to be awed by the works of KaveriRaina, who has lived in New Delhi and the US. “The subject matter of my paintings deal with the compression of time, the separation of the East and West, and the synthesis of the two cultures when they come together to create a contemporary fusion,” the artist says.

The opening reception would be on March 2 from 7PM to 10PM. The exhibition will run until March 30, on the end of the exhibition, the artists are expected to give a series of talks at 2:30PM. Admission is free and is open to the public.

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The Who Announces Concert in Columbus

February 7, 2013 By JayP Leave a Comment

The Who (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Columbus would certainly be singing to ‘I can’t explain’, ‘the Kids are Alright’ , and other hits served by longtime English rock back, The Who.

The legendary rock band recently announced its North American tour, “Quadrophenia and More.” This will be the band’s first tour in North America in four years. With that, Columbus is one of the lucky cities who will get to see the Who perform live at the Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center in Columbus on February 17.

Founding member’s Roger Daltrey (lead vocals, guitar) and Pete Townshend (guitar and keyboards) together with other the Who members, Zak Starkey, Pino Palladino, Simon Townshend, John Corey, Loren Gold, and Frank Simes will be headlining one of the greatest concerts to hit the state. The much acclaimed Quadrophenia is the Grammy Hall of famer’s second rock opera. The album, first released in 1973 is a word play on the medical term for schizophrenia, and the four personalities of the members who created it.

Book now to get great seats, and VIP access and sound checks to one of the top British rock and roll bands that ever danced across our planet.

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Solo Exhibit Shows Ohio’s Rural Landscape

January 24, 2013 By JayP Leave a Comment

Warm rural landscape fill the Sharon Weiss Gallery as Steven Walker holds his first solo show.

The Sharon Weiss Gallery located at Short North welcomes Walker, a painter who has been freelancing with illustrations and who also works as an instructor at Mc Connell Arts Center of Worthington.

His work talks much about his adopted home, Central Ohio where the artist has been living the past five years. Apart from that, the collection is so easy to the eyes as all thanks to the animated brushwork which Walker gives us. A good example are the leaf, twigs, and the blades of grass which the painter all considered and which critics have praised Walker for his attention to detail.

“It couldn’t be more beautiful for January, and it’s so Ohio,” gallery owner Sharon Weiss said.

Some of the praised pieces were Holsteins #113, with its common landscape and a picture of a cow in a grassy field, Autumn Birch, is a play on lights all thanks to white bark suddenly made gold all thanks to ray of light and leaves, and the Tree de la Fiore, which is about a tree and its shadow.

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Strength Finders Workshop Scheduled

January 10, 2013 By JayP Leave a Comment

Discover your inner strength during this activity called Strength Finders Workshop scheduled on January 10 at the Enarson Hall, Ohio State University, Columbus.

The short, two and a half course aims to enlighten those who would participate to access learn more about themselves, specifically the talents they posses so that they could possibly be better leaders.

A text logo for Ohio State University (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“We spend too much time focusing on our weaknesses, attempting to make them stronger rather than recognizing our strengths, said the Gallup Organization, usually the one responsible for rapid activity.

That is why participants will likely then be geared to find out at least five of their biggest strengths. The strength finder workshop aims to let its participant get a better perspective of themselves by identifying these strengths and ways in which they could make use of them well in their daily lives.

This course makes use of principles designed by Marcus Buckingham, coauthor from the national bestseller First, Break All the Rules, and Donald O. Clifton, Chair from the Gallup International Research & Education Center. They have got developed a revolutionary program to help those understand their talents, build them into strengths, and revel in consistent, near-perfect performances.
To register and learn moreabout the program visit https://regonline.com/seriesleadership. Workshop cost $60 per participant

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Columbus Mayor Honors Ohio State University

January 4, 2013 By JayP Leave a Comment

Columbus City Mayor Michael Coleman recently paid a visit to the St. John Arena, a multi purpose stadium at the campus of Ohio State University.

Yet, the city mayor was not the only one present, as thousands of Ohio State University Football team Buckeye fans were also there. Majority of which were holding and waving signs that read “12-OH”, singing praises to coach Urban Meyers.

The Columbus City mayor paid tribute to the unbeaten college team. He unveiled a sign that said “12-0 row”

“These special men deserve special recognition,” Mayor Coleman said during his remarks from the stage assembled on the arena’s event level. “I thought about the powers I have as mayor. And so I said, ‘you know what? I’m going to name a street after this team.’”

The Buckeyeso won all games undefeated under their first time coach Meyers, but were unacle to play in a bowl due to NCSS violations made under former coach.

“Going 12-0 is absolutely amazing for us,” Simon said. “Coming into the season, we wanted to win as many games as we could. With hard work and dedication and working with the coaching staff and with the support of the best fans in the land and the best band in the land, we were able to get it done.”John Simon, the team’s leader and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.

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Short North Continues to Charm Residences

December 6, 2012 By JayP Leave a Comment

Expect a bustling residential, commercial Italian Village to open next summer on Short North tentatively called The Hub.

The first of the apartments is set top open summer of next year, while the rest of the Hub would open by late next year.

The 72-unit apartment construction project is almost done and most of the units are already taking space. The 17,100 square feet would offer a residential space; along with a street level commercial space wherein residences and nearby locales can enjoy the pleasures of shopping.

Some of the shops who are expected to open are the Fifth Third Bank and Paper Daisy Flower Boutique, a floral retailer. Apart from the shops mentioned, there would also be Snap Fitness, a fitness center that would keep residences in shape.

The Hub also promises great eats for those who are craving for a succulent treat. Among the restaurants that are soon to open is a surprise, unspecified out-of-town restaurant operator who will give Columbus diners only the best American cuisines with craft beers.

“We recognized there was a lot of demand for retail space in the Short North,” Mike Fitzpatrick Elford Development President said in a report with Columbus Business First. “We’re certainly pleased by the quality of the tenants.”

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Connecting People Through Art

November 23, 2012 By JayP Leave a Comment

The Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) in downtown Columbus emphasizes its need for interaction by recently launching its connectors.

Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus, Ohio. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“A connector is anything we put in the gallery other than the art,” shares Merilee Mostov, assistant director of education for visitor engagement.

The connectors could be found in different areas of the museum —- not just in the children’s or family area. The staffers themselves thought of the word “connector” in response to the museum’s new mission statement. “The goal is to create great experiences with great art for everyone,” says Mostov.

People who visit the Museum of Art aren’t that well-informed about art, much less the pieces on display. “We found that the No.1 reason people come to the museum is for social experiences,” Mostov says. “It’s families and grandparents, it’s college students. So we began to look at what we offer to social groups when they come.

“Almost everything in the museum can be considered family-friendly,” says Nancy Colvin, the CMA’s marketing and communications manager. “It just depends on each individual family and the experience they are looking to have.”

One thing that Columbus locales should surely not miss is the Marvellous Menageries which was shown at the Metropolitan Museum of New York, and will be at the CMA through January 13. The exhibit will return to the Louvre in Paris after its’ American tour.

Another exhibit worth visiting at the CMA is the “Think Outside the Brick: The Creative Art of LEGO,” which has just opened and will run until January 27.

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COSI Presents Gunther von Hagens’ Body Worlds & the Brain for Limited Engagement

November 16, 2012 By JayP Leave a Comment

Columbus Center of Science and Industry have long been inspiring dreamers, innovators, and scientisics of tomorrow.

With its recent exhibition of Gunther von Hagens’ Boody Worlds & the Brain, Ohio locales and tourist would certainly be enthralled by the plastination technique invented by Dr. Gunther von Hagens in 1977 that have been set to improve medical studies. The exhibit will run until January 6.

“COSI is pleased to host this world-renowned exhibition, Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS & the Brain focusing on neuroscience research,” said David E. Chesebrough, Ed.D., President & CEO. “This exhibition encourages both intensive study and profound reflection on the power, beauty, and fragility of the human body and brain through respectful, aesthetic, and often very moving displays.”

“OhioHealth is the central Ohio leader for neuroscience care and we’re proud to be a part of COSI’s exhibit, BODY WORLDS & The Brain,” said Janet Bay, M.D., Physician Vice President for Neuroscience for OhioHealth. “OhioHealth is committed to bringing expert neuroscience care and education to our community, through treatment and teaching opportunities – like this exciting new exhibit.”

“The brain is an incredible marvel of engineering. I wanted people to recognize what is known about this amazing gem inside our heads, and be awed by its possibilities and capacities,” said Dr. von Hagens.

“We wanted to present this most complex organ in a way that was accessible to the general public, and in the most elegant way,” said Dr. Whalley, the physician who planned the BODY WORLDS exhibitions that have been seen so far by more than 35 million people worldwide.

Even though the exhibit has been met with protest, the presentation hopes to bring in positive impact to those who wish to visit it.

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Cancer Center Opens in Columbus

November 8, 2012 By JayP Leave a Comment

Cancer patients living in Ohio certainly have more hope as news of Ohio Health’s newest structure, the Bing Cancer Centre recently opened last November 1, Thursday.

The Bing Cancer Centre is part of the expansion of the Riverside Methodist Hospital. The hospital, founded in 1892, a non profit, faith based health care system, which can be found in Columbus. It is the largest member of OhioHealth.

It is a five storey outpatient cancer centre which provides diagnosis, and helps those who have been detected with cancer with treatment and recovery. The centre offers chemotherapy, counselling, complementary clinics, education, and even a retail boutique that offers supplies for patients. It has a cafe that has been specially designed to censor food odours which often cancer patients are sensitive to.

The cancer centre is estimated to cost at about $9.5 million. Six million dollars was raked in from donations specifically for the project. About $2million came from Drs. Arthur and Hetty Bing from Columbus, as Hetty was treated successfully of her colon cancer at Riverside in the 1970s.

OhioHealth also put in an outpatient cancer clinic at its Delaware Health Centre, and developed a breast cancer clinic at the Dublin Methodist Hospital, alongside renovated inpatient chemotherapy units at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

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