Fiction

• “There Comes a Midnight Hour” by Gary A. Braunbeck | Release date: March 9, 2021 | Time is racing in this dark fiction story as a star is about to implode and cause doom.

For the family

• “Packard Takes Flight: A Bird’s-Eye View of Columbus, Ohio” by Susan Sachs Levine | Release date: November 8, 2010 | After Packard, a peregrine falcon, falls from his nest and gets lost in downtown Columbus, he must find his way back home.

Expand your worldview

• “Tigerland” by Wil Haygood | Release date: August 13, 2019 | Follow the true story of Columbus East High School in 1968 when the school won both the basketball + baseball state championship.

Personal stories

• “Black Nerd Problems: Essays” by William Evans + Omar Holman | Release date: May 24, 2022 | These two authors give their insights on topics like Mario Kart to Black representation in media.
• “Go Ahead in the Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called Quest” by Hanif Abdurraqib | Release date: February 1, 2019 | This New York Times Best Seller is partially a history piece on the iconic rap group A Tribe Called Quest + partially a collection of memoirs.

Poetry

• “Alive at the End of the World” by Saeed Jones | Release date: September 13, 2022 | Explore themes of grief, betrayal, and mourning in this powerful yet thought provoking poetry collection.
• “Goldenrod” by Maggie Smith | Release date: July 27, 2021 | From the author of “Good Bones” is this collection of poems that looks at parenthood, love, and memory.

• The Carousel | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. | Free | Bring the kids for rides on the temporary carousel. 🎠

• Foeder Fest Release | Fri., Sept. 16 | 3-11 p.m. | Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, 215 N. 4th St. | Free | Celebrate the release of this new Oktoberfest beer + take home a 20 oz. stein. 🍻
• All Are Welcome DJ Series | Fri., Sept. 16 | 8-11 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St. | Free | DJ e-MarbleZ + DJ JMA will spin a wide variety of hits in the beer garden. 💿
• Golden Girls Trivia Night | Fri., Sept. 16 | 8 p.m. | Sotto Terra, 610 Neil Ave. | Free | Flex your knowledge on Rose, Dorothy, and the rest of the cast for prizes.

• Front Street Flea | Sat., Sept. 17 | 11 a.m. | CD 92.9, 1036 N. Front St. | Free | Find crafters + resellers with clothes, home goods, and vintage decor. 🛍
• BrewDog General Mayhem | Sat., Sept. 17 | 11 a.m. | BrewDog DogTap, 96 Gender Rd. | $40+ | Listen to bands like Alkaline Trio, Foxy Shazam, and Zoo Trippin’ at this all-day, outdoor concert. 🎶

• 81º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain

• The Franklin County Commissioners approved a $10 million grant to IMPACT Community Action to help families facing eviction or homelessness. These funds come from the American Rescue Plan. To date, IMPACT has helped 30,000 local families stay in their homes. 💰
• The Franklin County Commissioners also approved a $5 million grant to the Affordable Housing Trust of Columbus to create more affordable housing. The group plans to work with minority groups both as leaders for the projects + for community input. 🏘

• This might be a first, but we want FOMO — the newest bar + karaoke spot headed downtown. The bar, located at 165 N. High St., is planning an opening for the end of October. 🎤 (614now)

• Columbus Children’s Theatre announced four new musicals for its 60th season. The first show kicks off on Fri., Sept. 23 with “Newsies” followed by “The Happy Elf,” “The SpongeBob Musical,” and “School of Rock.” Tickets are on sale now. 🎭 (The Columbus Dispatch)

• September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month + the city is hosting three blood drives to raise awareness. The next drive is on Thurs., Sept. 22 at 77 N. Front St. and the last one is on Mon., Sept. 26 at 3776 S. High St. Schedule appointments online using code COLCITYHALL.

• Meet the 12 recipients of the 2022-23 Artist Residency Awards from the Wexner Center for the Arts. Award winners are recognized for their extraordinary work, including film creations, art pieces, and historic art curation. Read about the artists + find their work inside the Wex. 🖼
• Two new exhibits will be unveiled at the Wexner Center for the Arts on Friday. Listen to Carlos Motta’s sound installation + explore Carmen Winant’s first exhibit examining the impact of 1970s feminism. Both exhibits are free.

• The city launched a new program to help those experiencing homelessness by giving them a room in a hotel for free. The program will provide short-term living + financial literacy resources while folks look for a more permanent home. (NBC4)

• Anaheim, CA + Cambridge, MA are a few of the cities and towns that made the list of “Best Cities for Families.” Opendoor’s list is based on the top family-friendly features, including parks, picnic sites, swimming pools, and proximity to schools. 📚 *

The Roosevelt Coffeehouse, Multiple locations

Upper Cup, Multiple locations