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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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Jacob Mason-Macklin comes back home again with ‘Wheatland’

The Columbus expat’s new art exhibit kicks off at No Place Gallery with an opening reception on Thursday, Dec. 12.

‘It’s a good time to say goodbye’: Wonder Doug prepares to step away from comedy

Douglas Cuckler has pursued standup off and on for nearly 13 years, but he intends to walk away following a final show at the Funny Bone on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

The top 20 Columbus albums of 2024

Here are the local albums I found myself returning to most often this last year.

Baba Yaga comes home to roost with ‘Cold Hard Chicken Legs’

The AJ Vanderelli-curated exhibit, which centers on a centuries old Slavic myth, kicks off with an opening reception at Witchlab Lounge tonight (Friday, Dec. 6).

The unlikely return of Jesus Lizard

When David Yow walked offstage following a 1999 concert in Sweden, he was convinced the band was done. Now Jesus Lizard is set to headline the Newport this weekend in support of a new album, ‘Rack,’ released on Ipecac in September.

Lance Johnson draws on the power of his ancestors for ‘Look at Us’

Shaped by everything from his mother’s death and the recent presidential election to an October trip to Selma, Alabama, a new collage piece by the Columbus artist sees him drawing on the past to find new ways to move forward.

Brittany Rogers sharpens her pen, steps out with ‘Good Dress’

The Detroit native, who recently released her debut poetry collection, will appear in conversation with Hanif Abdurraqib at Urban Arts Space on Friday, Dec. 6.

‘Maybe you guys should call it a night’: Bridesmaid prepares to say farewell

The long-running instrumental rock band will call it a day following a show at Ace of Cups on Saturday, Dec. 7 – at least until the inevitable festival reunions come calling.

Craftin’ Outlaws prepares to say goodbye

As the alternative craft fair prepares for its final go-round at the Bluestone on Sunday, Dec. 1, longtime coordinator Megan Green discussed the sense of community and spirit of play fostered by the event.

Community Refugee & Immigration Services braces for the worst

CRIS executive director Angela Plummer said the draconian immigration plans being discussed by the incoming administration have the organization strategizing for the near-term future while also wrestling with the empathy gap that exists among some U.S. voters.