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Andy Downing

Andy is the director and editor of Matter News. The former editor of Columbus Alive, he has also written for The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Stereogum, Spin, and more.

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Karate Coyote howls again with reunion show at Columbus Arts Fest

The band’s original, six-member lineup will share the stage for the first time in 13 years at the Genoa Park stage on Saturday, June 13.

New union busting allegations surface as Columbus Metropolitan Library workers rally ahead of union vote

The coming vote is set to take place amid what council member Rob Dorans called ‘some of the most egregious union busting’ he has ever witnessed during a weekend rally at Franklin Park Amphitheater.

WIT Gallery celebrates turning five while keeping an eye on the future

Poet, artist, and gallery founder Larry Robertson will celebrate the Franklinton art space’s anniversary with a sprawling group exhibition opening on Friday, June 12.

How to disappear temporarily with Darren Demaree

The Columbus poet will celebrate the release of his new collection, ‘Got There: Poems on Vanishing,’ with a reading at Prologue Bookshop on Wednesday, June 10.

Adam Hernandez aims to uplift immigrant workers with his latest mural

The Columbus artist will be on site at 1014 Parsons Ave. for the public unveiling of ‘We the People/Nosotros la Gente” on Thursday, June 11.

Xenia Shuman enters into a new creative season 

The Golomb bassist recently released the first new songs she has written in nearly a decade.

Johnny Williamson finds himself on the other side of ‘Nightmares’

In the midst of rebuilding his life for the second time, the Columbus artist and musician will host a dual album listening party and exhibition at Rehab Tavern in Franklinton on Friday, June 5.

Mark and Anne Spurgeon embrace their familial bond with ‘Blood Harmonies’

The new exhibition from the Spurgeon siblings kicks off at the downtown gallery Blockfort with an opening reception on Friday, June 5.

Jackoff Demons traverse heaven and hell with ‘Second Coming’

The Columbus trio will celebrate the release of its sophomore album at Cafe Bourbon Street this weekend, performing as part of the Bobobalooza anniversary show on Saturday, June 6.

Sydney McSweeney finds ‘A Time for Love’ with help from the Bobby Floyd Trio

The Columbus singer will celebrate the release of her debut album in concert at Natalie’s Grandview on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7.