Jewelweed owner Sarah Dixon always had the dream of opening a store in Clintonville where she grew up. Jewelweed, 3034 Indianola Ave., offers indoor plants and floral displays, a floral subscription box, and services including unique wedding floral arrangements, as well as plant design. “We also do residential and business plant design,” Dixon said. “We will design and outfit the […]
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Make way for Clintonville ducklings April 29
A Clintonville classic, the annual Duckling Day, will take place Saturday, April 29, in and outside of the Whetstone branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Highlighting the 36th year of the event will be the traditional duckling parade, when little ones are encouraged to march around the library and adjacent recreation center while wearing their homemade duckling costumes. The parade […]
Coaches look forward to more summer days
The Ohio High School Athletic Association recently released details of the expansion of summer coaching opportunities from 10 days to 13, with the opening of the training window beginning May 15, instead of June 1. Fall sports also will be allowed to begin practice on Monday, July 31, instead of the previously established date of Aug. 1. “Obviously many of […]
Lombardo wins 500th during Eagles’ tourney run
When Vince Lombardo coached his first game as boys basketball coach at Bishop Watterson High School, he was just 12 years removed from attending his first Bruce Springsteen concert. Now, nearly 30 years after starting the job – and 40 since first seeing The Boss – Lombardo is still going strong. He just won his ninth district championship and picked […]
New book revists beloved Kahiki with personal stories
For longtime Columbus residents, the Kahiki wasn’t just a tiki bar. It was a little slice of Polynesian paradise in the middle of Ohio, which is arguably about as far away from tropical island life as it gets. Yet the world-renowned restaurant at 3583 E. Broad St. was so immersive and engrossing that stepping through the doors was like a […]
Farmers market returns this month
The Clintonville Farmers Market will reopen on High Street later this month. The 21st season of the market kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 29. It will run through noon every Saturday between West Dunedin Road and Orchard Lane through Nov. 19. Under the new leadership of Marcie Todd, the market’s board and volunteers are looking forward to another […]
REAL ESTATE INSIGHTS: Motivation to move can be a powerful one
Often times it is incredibly obvious when it is time to move. Whether the option presents itself as the perfect job offer in a different city or state, the desire to live closer to (or farther away from) family, or a lifestyle move to reduce the cost of living – the decision is relatively easy to make. Another decisive and […]
Season of rebirth and renewal is made for wine lovers
Wine geeks love April. It is a month filled with traditions and holidays celebrating the wonder of nature, rebirth and renewal. Wine is a perfect way to honor the past. A nice glass of wine connects us to history and is a sign of hope for the future. It is no coincidence that in the book of Genesis the first […]
Trees remain critical to Clintonville’s character
As April arrives in full force, and Arbor Day nears, the thoughts of many Clintonville residents turn to the trees. “Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky” wrote poet Kahlil Gibran, and this community happens to be blessed with many beautiful stanzas – some hundreds of years old. Clintonville residents are historically fond and protective of neighborhood […]
Propagation comes to High Road
Three Central Ohio artists will present an art show called “Propagation” at Worthington’s High Road Gallery, 12 E. Stafford Ave., starting later this month. The exhibit will run from Friday, April 28, through Saturday, June 3. An artists’ reception will be Sunday, April 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. The gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays, 1-4 p.m., or by […]