When searching for the perfect gift this holiday season, you might consider going to “Gifts of the Craftsmen,” a holiday exhibition at the Ohio Craft Museum. This sale features the unique works of over 1,000 from artists across the country and includes everything from sterling silver jewelry to art glass.

When I first heard the premise of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical, Hamilton, I couldn’t help but laugh. A hip-hop musical about the life of Alexander Hamilton? Come on. What kind of audience does that draw? Apparently, a huge one.

The average American consumes between 3,000-4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day, and roughly 45% of those calories are directly from fat. So naturally, there is an increased risk of having a heart attack on Thanksgiving. While this may not be a concern for high school students, many cities host organized runs, with distances ranging from 250 meters…

A great way to get into the holiday spirit is at the Wildlights event at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Here you can experience the zoo illuminated into a majestic winter wonderland with millions of LED lights in a variety of colors and shapes.

As central Ohio gets colder and getting out from warm beds is harder as winter approaches, Easton’s fun events for this holiday season are sure to get you into the spirit. Easton Town Center Carriage Rides Horse-drawn carriage rides at Easton will begin after November 20th’s lighting ceremony.

Along side the loud hustle and bustle of a packed crowd wandering from gallery to gallery, individuals with diverse interests engulf the Short North’s narrow streets for gazing at the free art and festival-like occasion that occurs the first week of every month: Gallery Hop.

It used to be true that eating raw fish was like eating raw meat, but in the last few decades, sushi has become an icon of globalization and a standard fare for many. The number of sushi restaurants has been growing rapidly across America. Here are my favorites in our hometown:

The brainchild of Columbus native Cory Bree, Righno (pronounced “rhino”) offers a  contemporary shopping experience for the modern man. The company started online in 2010 and operates out of Indianapolis, but Bree always intended to open a store in Columbus.

For as long as I can remember, Christmas Eve has always been spent at my grandparents’ house. My dad’s whole side of the family–aunts, uncles, and my eleven cousins included–all gather for some much needed family time after a long year of missing the Anders family unit.

If you love browsing through clothing boutiques and have any interest in plants, STUMP is the perfect fit for you. Located at 305 E. 5th Avenue in Italian Village of Columbus, Ohio, STUMP is a boutique that both specializes in interior houseplants and educates its patrons in how to care for them.