2013 Waterfire Columbus

WaterFire Columbus is becoming one of the most exciting arts exhibits in Central Ohio since it began in 2005. The magnificent array of bonfires was first established on the three rivers of downtown Providence, Rhode Island in 1997. In downtown Columbus the flames reflect on the waters of the Scioto River. Audience members gather throughout the summer at Genoa Park for an evening of natural art, music and activities.

Event Schedule:

Friday, June 14th- SWAGG

Saturday, July 13th- Grassinine and the Floorwalkers

Friday, July 26th- The Ladies of Longford with MORPC Riverfest

Friday, August 2nd- Forest and the Evergreens

Friday, August 16th- MoJoFlo

Friday, September 6th- Arnett Howard

Friday, September 27th- Riverfront Arts Festival

Saturday, September 28th- Riverfront Arts Festival The British Invasion

Gates open at 6:30 p.m., live music begins at 7:30 p.m. and the fires are lit at 8:30 p.m. The live music resumes at 9:00 p.m. and the evening will conclude at 10:30 p.m. Admission is FREE! Food and beverage vendors will be on site. Parking is available at COSI for $5. For more information, visit www.waterfirecolumbus.com

Parade of Homes

The 2013 BIA Parade of Homes featuring 13 spectacular new homes that showcase the latest-and-greatest in design, products, décor, technology and landscaping.  Whether it’s the paint colors, cabinet options, extras in the owner’s retreat or many more elements both inside and out – the Parade displays a multitude of ideas that are sure to inspire.  The Parade takes place in the truly innovative planned community of Jerome Village in Jerome Township, located in southern Union County. (Just west of Dublin)  Tickets are $12 at the door.  We gladly accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express with photo ID.  Advance discount tickets are $11 online.  Children 12 and under are free.  Parking is $2 per car. Cash only.  Monday – Saturday: Noon – 9pm. Sunday: Noon – 6pm.

Peter Frampton

Come on out to see Peter Frampton in Frampton’s Guitar Circus with Robert Cray and Steve Cropper! It all goes down at the Lifestyles Community Pavilion on June 20th at 6:30pm. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations. For more info visit www.promowestlive.com.

Solebrate! Food and Music Festival

Come on out to the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard to join in the fun at the Solebrate Food and Music Festival! There will be sand carving and food art competitions, dueling paint prushes, the taste of wine brews and food, mixed in with a wide variety of music! The excitement starts on June 21st and goes through June 23rd. For more information, go to www.solebrate.com. Enjoy!

Race for Ellie

The Race for Ellie is a great event drawing both competitive runners and families. This year’s event marks the eighth race change the course of Mitochondrial Disease. Events include:

- 5k run
- 1 mile walk
- 2 Kids Fun Runs (1 mile, and 1/4 mile)

Join us for exercise, food, and fun while fundraising for Mito. The Race for Ellie is held in honor of Ellie Kovalcik, who suffers from Leigh’s Disease, a form of Mito.

All proceeds support our research project at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Institute of Mitochondrial Biology.

Shirts are only guaranteed to participants registered by June 1, so register today!