The Composers’ Collective at the Ohio Theatre
The revolutionary roots of the Aaron Copland ballet ‘Appalachian Spring,’ recently performed by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
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The end of work-from-home? On ‘Office Space’ and the spatial fix
Companies and politicians are calling for a full-time return to the office despite evidence that proves the effectiveness of remote work.
Cold War City: AI weapons factory from Anduril planned for Columbus
The future of the Midwest is increasingly being dictated by right-wing venture capitalists from Silicon Valley, including Anduril founder Palmer Luckey.
Peer cities show pitfalls, potential as LinkUS initiative brings Bus Rapid Transit to Columbus
Cities such as Indianapolis, Kansas City, Minneapolis and Cleveland offer instructive examples in the wake of voters approving Issue 47 in November.
Tracing the fascist roots of the Nazi demonstration in the Short North
Fascism has always found its footing in moments of societal and economic strain, mobilizing a charged middle-class to physically get the message out.
The biggest college football rivalry in central Ohio
The rivalry between Otterbein and Capital universities started with yearly canoe races in the 1890s before moving to the gridiron.
Cat conspiracies and couches: On JD Vance, regionalism and the Ohio grift
The Ohio grift is worthy of intense study in the fields of psychology and low-energy media spectacle, but it’s also a part of the wider battle for the reputation of the Midwest.
Columbus’ Photo Flood: Recent months give rise to trio of local photo books
Themes explored in new photo books from Julie Rae Powers, Colin Martinez and Josh Chaney range from explorations of queer identity in Appalachia to poetic reflections on the Midwest.
Watching Communist movies at the Wex
Reflections inspired by a June screening of six restored works by the Cuban director Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.
Columbus has taken steps to address the housing crisis. It’s not enough.
Recent mass evictions in complexes operated by investment firms and property groups are exacerbating a crisis already being driven by year-long waits for Section 8 housing, rising rents and a growing lack of affordable housing.