Looking to get out into the community this week?
From an author talk to an organic plant sale and fundraiser, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Columbus this week. Read on for a rundown.
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Jay DeMarcus at Barnes & Noble Easton
From the event description:
Please join Barnes & Noble for the celebration of "Shotgun Angels: My Story of Broken Roads and Unshakeable Hope" by Jay Demarcus of the Grammy Award-winning country music band Rascal Flatts. DeMarcus gives readers a backstage pass to the story behind the music and the musician. All guests will get an autographed copy of the book and one photo with DeMarcus.
When: Thursday, May 2, 3-6 p.m.
Where: Barnes & Noble, 4005 Townsfair Way
Price: $29.01
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Five Strong Foundation Presents Columbus Derby Day 2019
From the event description:
Columbus Derby Day will return for the fifth year this Saturday with proceeds benefiting Five Strong Foundation, which works with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities who find joy in sports. Event check-in begins at 3:30 p.m. The festivities kick off at 4 p.m., with a live viewing of the Kentucky Derby just before 7 p.m. Guests can expect hors d'oeuvres, signature cocktails mixed by local celebrity bartender, Cris Dehlavi, and wine, and craft beer. The Fabulous Johnson Brothers will be on hand to keep the party going.
When: Saturday, May 4, 3:30-8 p.m.
Where: Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Lane
Price: $100
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Columbus' Got Talent with Ross Mathews
From the event description:
Columbus' Got Talent brings the city's most talented acts together. Join special guest Ross Mathews and Virginia West to see which four-minute act will win the grand prize of $1,000 in cash and prizes. Crowd participation is half the battle, so be sure to come cheer on your favorite.
When: Saturday, May 4, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Axis Nighclub, 775 N. High St.
Price: $10-$40
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Carnegie Author Series featuring Craig Johnson
From the event description:
Join the Columbus Metropolitan Library for an author talk featuring Craig Johnson, the New York Times bestselling author of the Walt Longmire mysteries, the basis for the hit Netflix original series "Longmire." Beginning with The Cold Dish (2004), Sherriff Walt Longmire is out to catch killers. Follow the sherriff through a 14-book series, including Johnson’s most recent Longmire novel, "Depth of Winter," published in 2018. Johnson is the recipient of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for fiction and the Mountains and Plains Booksellers Award for fiction.
When: Sunday, May 5, 2-3 p.m.
Where: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Main Library, 96 S. Grant Ave.
Price: Free
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Organic Plant Sale & Fundraiser
From the event description:
Looking to start or add into your garden with organic and healthy plants? Available greenery will include vegetables and herbs, fruit, nut producing plants and native plants, which help attract pollinators and create wildlife habitats. The event will support local educational projects.
When: Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m.
Where: Sunny Glen Gardens, 3507 Sunny Glen Place, Columbus, OH 43224
Price: Free
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