Free Cooking Classes: May

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May 222013
 

Free Cooking Classes

Williams-Sonoma is offering free cooking classes to help you get in your cooking groove! May classes focus on the coming of Summertime!  Call your local store to find out the times of the classes and to RSVP.   

May Technique Classes

Sunday, May 26, 2013: Summer Drinks
Get ready to pour some summer fun with these festive drinks. We’ll show you how to make thirst-quenching beverages that the entire family will enjoy, from new spins on classics like ice-cold lemonade to healthful and refreshing fruit drinks. They’re ideal for warm-weather sipping at brunches, barbecues and picnics.

POLARIS FASHION PLACE
1500 Polaris Parkway
Columbus , OH 43240
(614) 430-0118

EASTON TOWN CENTER
4009 Easton Station
Columbus , OH 43219
(614) 476-2957

 

Daily Deals: May 22

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May 222013
 

columbus daily deals roundup

 Daily Deals for today include The Santa Maria, V Power Yoga, Izzy’s Barefoot Bar at Volleypark, Title Boxing Club, Morone’s Italian Villa, African Wildlife Safari Park, Canine Social Club, Sakana Asian Food, 12 Meridians Acupuncture, Delaware Dental, Rebecca Corry: I Say Things About Things and Stuff Comedy Show, Mani/Pedi at Dublin Hair and Nails, NV Salon, Columbus Speed Dating, Boudoir Photo Shoot, Adult or Youth Golf Lessons at Scioto Reserve, Facial at Olgas Well Being Spa, Massage and Eval at New Health Centers, Mud Ninja Race, Tomato Bash Festival, Superhero Scramble Adventure Run, Keratin Therapy Treatment, Massage at Rendezvous Salon, Jewelry, Photo Gifts, Clothing, Kids Items, and more.

I’ve posted the daily deals on the Daily Deal Roundup Page. Click here to see the updated deal list!

May Doodles for Families at CMA

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May 222013
 

doodlesJoin Columbus Museum of Art for Doodles every Saturday from 1 – 3 p.m. for interactive gallery activities and art projects.  In May, see Strings Attached, then create your own unique puppet friend to take home with you. This drop-in program is perfect for families and is free with admission.   This program supported by Cardinal Health Foundation is recommended for families with kids ages 5 and up.

Free with admission to the museum:
Free: Members, children 5 & under
Free: Sunday
$12: Adults
$8: Seniors 60+ & Students 18+ (with ID)
$5: Students 6-17 years old

Columbus Museum of Art
480 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614.221.6801

Grandview Euro Bike Night

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May 222013
 

Grandview Euro Bike NightEuro Bike Lovers unite!  On the second and fourth Tuesday of each month through September, join fellow European bike enthusiasts in Grandview for Euro Bike Night along Grandview Ave. at West Second, from 6 – 9 p.m. 

All bikes are welcome, including motorcycles and scooters, and the event is free.  Motorcycle and Scooter only parking will be reserved on the west side of Grandview Avenue.  This Bike Night is a family-friendly event (but please watch the kids around these expensive bikes!), so bring the family and get a scoop of Jeni’s Ice Cream while you’re down there. 

Check out the Euro Bike Night Facebook page.

2013 Zoombezi Bash at Zoombezi Bay

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May 212013
 

zoombezi bayPlay like a kid and party like an adult on Saturday, June 8, 2013, during an adults-only evening at ZOOMBEZI BASH with the Friends of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium at Zoombezi Bay.  You can play in all of the Zoombezi Bay water attractions from 3 – 8 p.m. and then enjoy a special Crocktail Creek Party from 8 – 11 p.m., featuring live music, dinner, two free drinks, and Zoo animals. 

Tickets are $30 purchased in advance, and are limited.  Click here to purchase!

Meza May Wine Events

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May 212013
 

wine tastingMeza, located in the historic Uptown Westerville District, is a locally-owned wine shop carrying over 200 different wines.  They have Friday Night Wine Tastings each week, as well as a Sip and Sketch events, and a new Book Club.  The tastings are casual and will feature light tapas.  Reservations are not required (if bringing a large group you may want to email or call to let them know).

Friday Night Tastings:  6:30 – 10:00 p.m. $10 per person for 5 wines and light tapas.

  • Fourth Friday Wine Tasting: Friday, May 24 ($1 per taste)
  • TBD: Friday, May 31

Sip & Sketch: 

Wine Tasting and Informal Art Lesson includes all materials and wine tasting for $20. Reservations required; email vinomeza@gmail.com.

Read Between the Wines Book Club: Thursday, May 23 (7:00 – 8:30)
Enjoy wines that accompany the book selection, great reads and exciting discussions!  Cost $10/person for wine tasting – but is not required for attendance. Registration is required – Books may be picked up at the Adult Services Desk at the Westerville library.

If you are interested in booking a night at Meza for a private tasting event, please e-mail  vinomeza@gmail.com or call at 614-259-3101.

Meza
48 N State St.
Westerville, Ohio 43081

Family Fun at Franklin Park Conservatory

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May 212013
 

Franklin Park Conservatory

Franklin Park Conservatory hosts Family Fun Days on select weekends that will keep the kids entertained as the weather heats up. 

Don’t miss these upcoming Family Fun Days (free with admission, unless noted for art and activities):

Saturday, May 25, 11am–2pm
Make a carnival mask inspired by the bright colors of Brazil. Cooking demonstrations and samples of Brazilian BBQ are offered around the live-fire cooking theater. ($2 per plate)
Saturday, June 1, 11am–2pm
Enjoy a butterfly carnival and get your face painted, play carnival games, draw butterflies with sidewalk chalk, and learn dances with teachers from Studio J. Make a colorful butterfly t-shirt ($5) and butterfly spin art ($2).

Don’t forget to check out Blooms and Butterflies at the Franklin Park Conservatory through September 2, 2013.  See hundreds of colorful butterflies fly freely in the Pacific Island Water Garden, a tropical haven filled with lush foliage and bright blooms.  Educational presentations take place everyday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and you can watch butterflies emerge from their Chrysalises through the glass windows of the Emergence Center.

While you’re visiting the Franklin Park Conservatory, be sure to check out the  Orchids! exhibition through April 7, 2013, the Sacrifice + Bliss: Aurora Robson exhibition through April 28, 2013, and the stunning Chihuly Collection throughout FPC, along with the other beautiful offerings.  Leave plenty of time for your visit, as there is truly a days’ worth of exploring at the Conservatory.

Orchids! Related Programs:  Free with admission

  • Daily Butterfly Releases
    Butterflies take their first flight into the Pacific Island Water Garden during daily, educational presentations at 1 and 3pm.
  • Butterfly Gardening Talks
    Daily, April 8–July 3, 2pm

Admission to the Franklin Park Conservatory is $11 for adults, $9 for seniors and students, and $6 for children (free under age 2).  Hours are 10 a.m.  – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday, and Wednesday until 8 p.m., from January 12 – April 7, 2013.

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2013 Hills Market Annual Salmon Roast

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May 212013
 

annual salmon roastThe Hills Market Worthington Hills will be grilling 1000 pounds of salmon in the parking lot for their Annual Salmon Roast on Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Enjoy steel drum band music from The Winchester Steel Company and purchase a Hills Own Salmon Sandwich or or Roasted Portobello with Provolone with a side of Hills Own Cole Slaw for $8.50.

There will also be beer, wine, hot dogs, chips, and cookies for purchase.  No reservations needed; rain or shine.

The Hills Market
7860 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235
614.846.3220

2013 Dragonboat Exhibition

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May 212013
 

Dragonboat ExhibitionGenoa Park (near COSI) in Downtown Columbus will be hosting a Dragonboat Exhibition and Race on Memorial Day – Monday, May 27, 2013, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.  

About Dragonboat Racing:

“A dragon boat is a twenty foot canoe with a decorative dragonhead on the front and a tail on the back. A drummer sits facing the paddlers and directs them with the beat of the drum. A steersman stands in the rear and guides the boat with a long, wooden oar. The paddlers sit two by two on ten benches. These individuals paddle the stroke in unison to fly the dragon across the water. It is this synchronicity that is the key to racing. Dragon boat racing is as amazing to be a part of as it is to watch.”

 In addition there will be Dragon and Lion dancing, Tai-chi workshop, and exhibits of Asian kites and lanterns.

From Book to Film at GFC: Willy Wonka

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May 202013
 

Gateway Film Center and Columbus Metropolitan Library have teamed up to offer free movies with the series, From Book to Film.    Gateway Film Center will be showing movies adapted from literary classics every Saturday at 1:30 p.m., Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.  

As part of the film center’s ongoing efforts to improve the central Ohio community, From Book to Film’s mission is to encourage children to read while also providing an opportunity to watch these classic family films on the big screen.

You’ll get free admission by showing your library card.  Regular ticket prices apply without a library card, so if you don’t have one, register now!

2013 Movie Schedule:

  • May 25, 26, 27, 29:  Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, G (1971)
  • June 1, 3, 5:  The Secret of Nimh, G (1982)
  • June 8, 10, 12: Jumanji, PG
  • June 15, 17, 19:  The Secret Garden, G
  • June 22, 24, 26:  How to Train your Dragon, PG
  • June 29, July 1, 3, 4:  The Princess Bride, PG
  • July 6, 8, 10:  Shrek, PG
  • July 13, 15, 17:  The Iron Giant, PG
  • July 20, 22, 24:  Matilda, PG
  • July 27, 29, 31: The Neverending Story, PG
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