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What to Do this Weekend in Columbus

Friday, September 7th, 2007

Head north to Dublin where you can watch the All Horse Parade.

horses.jpgThe largest all-horse parade in the state, this event has more than 550 horses, mules and donkeys with several great bands. All horses - no motors - carriages, wagons, stage coaches, eight-horse hitches, 26 horse breeds, and more!

All Horse Parade
Delaware County Fairgrounds through Historic Downtown Delaware
Delaware

Hours: Sunday 3-5 p.m.
Contact Phone: 740-363-2920

Check out the Home Show at the Expo Center

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Ohio Expo Center
717 E. 17th St., Columbus

Hours: Friday-Sunday
Contact Phone: 614-644-3247

Or head East to Frazeysburg for Longaberger Heritage Days

basket1.jpgHeritage Days will showcase great musical entertainment by top performing artist along with local artists. This event also offers a detailed look into the history and craft of basketmaking, exclusive basket set, live musical entertainment and games.

See you Monday!

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What to See near Columbus: Malcom! at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

museumlogo.jpgMalcolm! honors the legendary career of off-road racing champion, movie star, motorcycling ambassador, tireless fundraiser and mega-dealer Malcolm Smith. One of the most multi-faceted competitors ever to take to the dirt, Smith wowed fans for over three decades with numerous trips to the victory podium. His racing career included six Baja 1000 victories, four Baja 500 wins, eight gold medals at the International Six Day Trials (ISDT) and a collection of four-wheel victories. However, it was his co-starring role in the 1971 moto movie epic On Any Sunday that garnered him the most recognition. Produced by Bruce Brown and Steve McQueen, the movie helped launch America’s love affair with dirt biking - and introduced Smith to scores of new fans. Malcolm! is the fourth in a series of Legends exhibits at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. The exhibit will feature machines and memorabilia from Smith’s own collection. Significant motorcycles will include Smith’s first race bike, a 1950 Matchless, and the Husqvarna 400 Cross he rode in On Any Sunday. Additional bikes include Smith’s first-ever motorcycle, a Lambretta 125DL, and the 1967 Husqvarna ISDE 250 he rode to his first ISDT gold medal. Ephemera such as trophies from Smith’s Baja 1000 victories, ISDT gear, personal photographs and previously unseen video will illustrate his illustrious career.”

Exhibit: Malcolm!
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
13515 Yarmouth Dr., Pickerington

Hours: Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact Phone: 614-856-2222
Admission: Adults $10. Seniors $8. Children 12-17 $3. $25 family rate.

Where to Go Tonight near Columbus: Open Jam at the Old Town Tavern

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

comfest.jpgBring your gear, Rock and Blues chops and jam along with veteran musicians Shawn Pruden and Gary Burns in Canal Winchester’s Old Town Tavern. Don’t Sing or play an instrument? Don’t worry you will hear some amazing rock and blues get made on the spot and smokin’ hot. Every Wednesday from 9 p.m. to midnight.”

Open Jam with Shawn Pruden and Gary Burns
Old Town Tavern
10985 Winchester Rd., Canal Winchester

Hours: Wednesday 9-11:45 p.m.
Contact Phone: 614-837-2150

Where to Shop in Columbus: The Lynn & Pearl Alley Markets

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

Set in the middle of the hustle and bustle of downtown Columbus, the Lynn & Pearl Alley Markets offers a unique opportunity for people downtown to purchase fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods and drinks, health and beauty products, cards and small gift items, garden supplies, arts and crafts, home decor, fashion, and entertainment items.”

June 01, 2007 thru October 26, 2007

Lynn & Pearl Alley Markets
Lynn and Pearl Alleys Columbus Downtown
Alleyways between Broad, High, Gay and Third streets, Columbus

Hours: Tuesday and Friday 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Contact Phone: 614-645-5001, 614-645-5095

Things to do in Columbus: The Thurber Center

Monday, September 3rd, 2007

This week I am on vacation, so I humbly offer you the next few days of entries with information courtesy of the Experience Columbus website from the Columbus Chamber of Commerce/Greater Columbus Convention and Visitors’ Bureau. I will return refreshed with much more new and interesting information on Columbus, on Monday, Sept. 10th.

The Ohio State University and Thurber House proudly present the first public showing of Thurber: Unpublished and Uncensored. Sex, War and Dogs, original drawings by author, humorist and New Yorker cartoonist James Thurber. The vast majority of the collection have never been published and most have never before been seen. The selections from the 68 drawings will be on display at the Thurber Center, located next to the Thurber House and Museum. The James Thurber drawings selected from the Ohio State University Rare Books & Manuscripts library encompass nearly two thirds of the original drawings donated to the university from the estate of Nora Sayre, renowned film critic and daughter of Joel Sayre, James Thurber’s colleague and friend from the New Yorker. The drawings on display (circa 1935-1945) include those bordering on the risque, the libelous, and the sardonic.”

Thurber: Unpublished and Uncensored.
Thurber Center
91 Jefferson Ave., Columbus

Hours: Monday-Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Contact Phone: 614-464-1032

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About Columbus, OH is a daily blog about all the great things to do and places to see around Central Ohio. The site includes information on restaurants, museums, events, nightclubs, shopping and other things that should be high on every Columbus visitor's "must do" list. The site is written by a long time Central Ohio resident who now resides in the heart of the city. While the writer is completely honest about her opinions, she tries to keep the posts upbeat and informational. The site is updated Monday through Friday, with a "What to Do This Weekend in Columbus" post rounding out every week.

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