On display

• Ariel Peguero, a Dominican artist from Columbus.
• Fia Siosson, studying advertising and graphic design at Columbus College of Art & Design.
• Jenna Elise Alexander + Lisa Celeste, locally known as The Groovy Girls who love street art.
• Tessa LeBaron, a muralist from northeast Ohio.
• Laney Baby, a Columbus artist who was also featured in last year’s Spray.
• Anthony Pomales, a Queer Boriqua artist originally from the Bronx.

In the works

• Juan Daza, a Columbus artist who was born in Colombia, is currently putting the finishing touches on his mural. You’ll know his work thanks to the bright colors that call back to his childhood in Colombia.
• Carlos Roa, also a Colombia-born artist now residing in Columbus, will be working on his mural starting Saturday, Sept. 2. He uses bright colors to create dreamlike scenes to represent different cultures.
• Niko Taylor, a Columbus-based designer and artist, will begin work on their mural Saturday, Sept. 9. Niko specializes in modern art with pops of humor to better understand our increasingly digital age.
• Hassan Qureshi, a Columbus-based visual artist, is the final artist to work on the mural. He begins on Saturday, Sept. 16. Be prepared for a thought-provoking piece, as Hassan loves to push the boundaries with his work.

• Wine Tasting | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 5-8 p.m. | Bubbly Hall, 6065 Central College Rd., New Albany | $15 | Sample flights of Pinot Grigo and Pinot Noir + grab a meal from one of the local food vendors.

• Craig Ferguson | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., Downtown | $30-$45 | Laugh along with this multi-talented, award-winning star with a diverse career on-stage and on-screen.

• BAM Thursdays | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 5-11 p.m. | Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Downtown | Free | Skip the cost of admission and enjoy live music, local food trucks, and cold refreshments in an outdoor area.

• Orange Soda Dance Party | Friday, Sept. 1 | 10 p.m. | The Kee, 225 Neilston St., Downtown | $15-$50 | Listen to hip-hop and R&B hits from the early 2000s played by local DJs.

• Nine Year Anniversary | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 2 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | Free | Celebrate this local brewery, watch the Buckeye football game, and grab food from Ray Ray’s Hog Pit.

• Zach Bryan will headline Buckeye Country Superfest at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The rising country super star will be joined by Billy Strings, Turnpike Troubadours, and Charley Crockett. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m.

• The Short North is about to become far out. Good Night John Boy is set to open inside the former SeeSaw space on Saturday, Sept. 2. This 70s-themed dance club originates from Cleveland + features a groovy LED-lit floor that pays homage to the disco era.

• Workbox, a Chicago-based coworking company, is bringing back a communal working space to the Short North. The company announced it is moving into the former Industrious building at 875 N. High St. Operations begin on Friday, Sept. 1. (Columbus Business First)

• It’s never too early to plan for a beer festival. The Columbus Beerfest returns on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. Stay tuned for an exact location + a full lineup of Ohio-based breweries.

• Northeastern Ohioans felt a slight shake on Sunday night after the region experienced a 3.6 magnitude earthquake around 10:30 p.m. This rare but relatively small earthquake resulted in “little to no damage,” according to reports from those in the area. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• The City of Grandview is giving everyone a heads up — these mosquitoes are going down. That’s the goal for county officials on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 9 p.m. when officials will begin spraying for mosquitoes. If you live in a different neighborhood, your spray schedule can be found via the Franklin County website.

• Do we need another mug in our cupboard? Probably not — but that hasn’t stopped us from adding these new “Current” mugs to our cart. The classy cups feature the artwork suspending over downtown by renowned artist Janet Echelman. They are on sale at the Columbus Museum of Art.

• The average price of domestic airfare at John Glenn International Airport increased by 19.37% in the past year. Prices rose from $339+ in the first quarter of 2022 to $405+ in the first quarter of 2023. The local airport’s price increase is above the nationwide average of 16%.

• Calling all grill masters and tailgating fanatics: We’re launching the Ultimate Midwest Tailgate Giveaway, in partnership with Hotel Tango Distillery and Simple Times Mixers, where one winner will win a red hot prize package (valued at $1,300+). Enter by Monday, Sept. 4 at 11:59 p.m. We’ll be announcing the winner on Wednesday, Sept. 6.*

• Discover a world of tempting tastes, tunes, and taps with a visit to Greenville, SC for this year’s Bank of America Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi, happening Oct. 13-15. This free festival features 50+ restaurants, 80+ bands, and more. Learn more + plan your visit.*

• How many cards are in your wallet? Make your answer “one.” Earn a $200 sign-up bonus simply by spending $500 in your first three months with this card. Pair that with 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for your first 15 months — oh, and unlimited cash back.*

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