From a school-community partnership forum to a dance-a-thon, there's plenty to enjoy in Columbus this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Flyover Kick-Off Event Featuring Danez Smith, St. Lenox and Scott Woods
From the event description:
Join in this Flyover kick-off event, showcasing a special evening of music and spoken word featuring National Book Award finalist Danez Smith, celebrated musician St. Lenox and acclaimed poet Scott Woods.
When: Wednesday, May 8, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Two Dollar Radio Headquarters, 1124 Parsons Ave.
Admission: $5
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Camp Chase Tour and Book Talk
From the event description:
Please join Columbus Historical Society and Central Ohio Civil War Round Table for a night to contemplate the history of Columbus’ own Civil War cemetery at Camp Chase. Hilltop Historical Society member Dick Hoffman and UNC-Wilmington History Professor Dr. Angela Zombek will share their insights on what led Columbus to have a Confederate cemetery and how it has been a part of Civil War memory through the years. Dr. Zombek will also be signing copies of her new book, 'Penitentiaries, Punishment, and Military Prisons: Familiar Responses to an Extraordinary Crisis during the American Civil War.' Special note: Attendees must bring their own lawn chair for seating. The event is free but registration is required.
When: Thursday, May 9, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery, 2900 Sullivant Ave.
Admission: Free
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Building Resilience through School-Community Partnerships
From the event description:
The Ohio State University College of Public Health and other university and community partners invite guests to partake in a community conversation on building resilience in children and families through school-community partnerships. The purpose of this event is to listen to challenges and ideas from school principals, present updates from the scientific community and hear from practitioners who are implementing innovative, evidence-based interventions in their schools and communities. The focus will be on social-emotional learning techniques and other practices that promote healthy behaviors and discourage high-risk behaviors in children, particularly in the context of Ohio’s largest public health challenge, the addiction crisis.
When: Friday, May 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Ohio Union-Cartoon Room, 1739 N. High St.
Admission: Free
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Silent Party Columbus: 90s vs. Now
From the event description:
It’s your typical party…with no speakers or amps. Instead, attendees don wireless headphones and turn them to various stations, then boogie on the dance floor amidst other revelers dancing to whatever’s in their headphones. Three DJs are competing for your attention during this bash, spinning your favorite Carnival & Trap hits. If you don’t like a song, simply switch your headphones from one station to the next to keep the party going. Party-goers can also turn down the volume of their headphones or take them off whenever they want to chat with other participants.
When: Friday, May 10, 9:30 p.m.- Saturday, May 11, 2 a.m.
Where: Skully's Music-Diner, 1151 N. High St.
Admission: $12 (Advance); $15 (At the Door)
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Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser
From the event description:
Dine, drink and dance the night away with FlowFit's Ryan and Jen in support of the Women's Health Education Program. Ticket price includes dinner, drinks, an on-site hip hop class and a raffle ticket.
When: Saturday, May 11, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Bullwinkles, 1770 N. High St.
Admission: $30
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