Cuyahoga Valley Exploring (in Partnership with the Ohio Railroader) By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist Columbus Wired From the days of the Ohio and Erie Canal to current day, Peninsula remains a trailhead for explorers of all ages. Brandywine Falls has been a long...
Amish Country Ohio: Trains, History and Cheese By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist My family and I planned a simple trip to Holmes, Tuscarawas and Knox County. We did not plan a full day as we had. But, it was a trip well worth. Our first visit was...
Exploring Downtown Columbus By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist There are a lot of places folks know about Downtown Columbus. There are also a few places people overlooked. Here’s a break down how to travel to Downtown without breaking the bank. Take COTA, in particular,...
Walt Disney World: Animal Kingdom By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist Our final full day at Walt Disney World was spent at Animal Kingdom. Between Expedition Everest, the Safari and Dinoland USA; it was a whole day of exploring. Whether you are able to explore the whole park...
Walt Disney World:Epcot By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist Epcot was another full day park experience; in which it had something for everyone. Thrill rides, simulation rides and many places to explore gave Epcot a whole world of memories. Again, due to the vastness; could not take in...
Walt Disney World: Hollywood Studios By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist Opened in 1989; an original concept was the Disney/MGM Studios. In recent years, the MGM nods have faded away. With Disney’s acquisition of Lucas Arts; the main theme of the Hollywood Studios has been the Golden Age...
Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist Welcome to the Happiest Place on The Earth! A few tips prior to entering the Magic Kingdom or any other Walt Disney Property…. Whether a one day visit or an entire vacation; please keep in mind,...
Drive to Disney: Staying at Walt Disney World By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist So, you got to your resort; now what? Let’s back up a few steps first. You do not have to be a Disney Vacation Club member to have a great vacation. More...
Drive to Disney: Travel Tips To and From Orlando By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist This introductory piece is not only to give you tips on travel as a whole; it is help on your most epic adventure as a family. Walt Disney World. Just those three...
TusCo History Loop: Family Fun Day By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist Approximately two hours east of Columbus, a hidden gem upon two more hidden gems await your family in Tuscarawas County. A couple weeks ago, Wendy Zucal (director) and Kevin Welch (active volunteer and train excursion crew...
By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist “Take me to Dreamsville, Ohio” The iconic Glenn Miller song was heard by many sailors, soldiers, airmen, marine and support personnel. The main way to get to the war-front was rail. Many in Ohio don’t know that Dennison, Ohio was one of...
Cincinnati Museum Center: Rebirth of History By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist Basic Facts on the iconic family attraction and historical grounds per their website Cincinnati Museum Center 1301 Western Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45203 Phone: (513) 287-7000 Toll Free: (800) 733-2077 TTY: (800) 750-0750 information@cincymuseum.org Hours Monday — Sunday 10 a.m. to 5...
Rails, Parks, and Trails North Columbus By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist Many people know of the great parks we have in Central Ohio. Not many know that some of them are right next to active railroad lines; that the railfan and their family can come together....
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Heart of the Hills, Railway Style (Article originally published on partner site, The Ohio Railroader) By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist On a lazy Sunday in June, my family made a repeat visit to the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway. The railway, since 1972;...
Great Park Getaways in Metro Columbus By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist There are many parks to have you, that special someone or the entire family to getaway for the afternoon in Metro Columbus. Here are just a few snapshots of some here in Central Ohio Scioto...
Indy Motor Speedway and More Hoosier Getaway Has Lot To Offer By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist (Lead photo of Borg Warner Trophy by Joe Bennett, remainder by columnist) As our family did the Children’s Museum on Saturday; what visit to Indianapolis could not be complete...
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis More than Just a Kids Museum By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist Columbus Wired (Front Photo by Joe Bennett; remainder by columnist) The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis 3000 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 317-334-4000 Spring Hours March 16-May 24, 2019...
Knox County Nice Getaway for a Day or a Week By Giles Kennedy Family and Travel Columnist Columbus Wired All throughout the year, Knox County has many attractions and festivals to appeal to the family and those young at heart. Let’s work our way up State Route...
I had the opportunity to get some questions out to Mike Healy, drummer for Papadosio in advance of their stop here in Columbus at The Newport Music Hall next week (11/23) … notes from the road: SM4CW: Hi guys … wanted to take a few minutes to discuss your...
The marquee at Express Live had an old familiar name for Saturday, Jan 28th … McGuffey Lane and their annual Zachariah’s Reunion show. The doors opened at 7 and by 7:30, 2,200+ fans had filled the venue and were ready for a night with one of their favorite bands...
When you put 12 musicians on the same stage and they’re all in the zone, magic happens. Monday night (1/23/17) at The Palace Theatre those 12 musicians, collectively known as the Tedeschi Trucks Band, brought a special kind of magic. The setlist included songs from their latest record ‘Let...
Never miss a Sunday show … taken to heart by 1,000 + Campers, fans and friends of Greensky Bluegrass as they lit up the Newport Music Hall exactly 366 days since their last show at the storied venue. The 4th stop of the Winter 2017 tour once again affirms,...
It’s always a special treat to see a talented singer/songwriter in an intimate setting … you can hear and feel the emotion, it’s more real. When there are 3 performers and they happen to be Grammy nominated and BMA award winner Ruthie Foster, Texas born legend Joe Ely and...
Dark Star Orchestra – 2/28/16 – Setlist via DSO Original Dead Show Recreated: 5/13/78 (Spectrum – Philly) Set One: Jack Straw ; Dire Wolf ; Beat It On Down The Line ; Peggy-O ; El Paso ; Row Jimmy ; New Minglewood Blues ; Candyman ;...
Pure rock and roll … southern style, done right … what a show! Blackberry Smoke and Stone Rider brought the heat on a cold Columbus night … from the moment they stepped on stage they cut loose and the crowd loved every minute.
Greensky Bluegrass returned to Columbus Saturday evening (1/16/16) and thrilled a sold out Newport Music Hall. A GSBG show is truly an all encompassing experience and never fail to energize their fans … and Saturday was no exception. Couple the stellar musicianship with the stunning visuals from lighting director...
Michigan native Garrett Borns, fronting the band known as Borns, thrilled the sold out Newport Music Hall on Tuesday 12/15 at one of their last US tour stops for 2015. One look into the faces of the relatively young crowd and it was clear, they were fans...
Tommy Emmanuel & friends put on a show of shows this evening at the Capitol Theatre … first set was Tommy solo and it was simply incredible. This was a bucket list moment for me, first time seeing him live, won’t be the last! Didn’t mind putting the camera...
An evening of acoustic brilliance at the historic Lincoln Theatre with Ohio’s own Over the Rhine. Karin Bergquist, her husband Linford Detweiler and guitarist/mandolinist extraordinaire Brad Meinerding had the audience in the palms of their hands for 2 hours of story telling, incredible music (including reality Christmas songs …...
Ohio born (and former OSU resident) David Shaw and his tribe of New Orleans jam/soul/rock/funksters tore it up at the Newport Music Hall. From the moment they stepped on stage they had the Newport moving and the fun was just getting started. To a person, this is a band...
Rock On The Range–the largest and most-acclaimed rock festival in the United States–celebrates its 10th Anniversary May 20, 21 & 22, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, OH. The incredible lineup features the legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers, hard rock titans Disturbed (who have returned after a 4-year hiatus),...
From the moment they stepped on the stage … Erica and the guys never took their foot off the pedal … another fine show by one of the Columbus area’s greatest bands … talent, tireless, humble and genuine!
Devon and the band touring in support of of his latest album, Ragged and Dirty (produced by Tom Hambridge) … great record, killer touring band and an epic show.
Every now and then you run across a hidden gem … I recently enjoyed one of those nights when Nashville’s Goodbye June opened for ZZ Top at the Palace Theatre … and brought their A game … high energy, emotion filled rock/blues … great writing, vocals and musicianship …...
For a while, it was 1973 riding shotgun in Alan Niswonger’s yellow hotrod and Tres Hombres was in the tape deck (yes, that would have been an 8 track) and life was good … fast forward 42 years to The Palace Theatre and life is even better. That...
Warren Haynes with the ChessBoxers, Jeff Sipe & Gill Landry ~ Incredible show at the Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH 9/24/15 1 Set: Is It Me Or You Patchwork Quilt Company Man Blue Sky Coal Tattoo Stranded In Self-Pity Dusk Till Dawn Ophelia > Skin It...
Touring behind her latest release ‘Midnight’, Grace Potter and her band put on a stellar performance at the LC on October 9th. From the moment she walked on stage she had the crowd (as well as Mikey’s Late Night Slice pizza) firmly in her grasp. Grace and the band...
One night at the LC Pavilion and the fans loved every minute as ROSIE returned to central Ohio for their annual reunion show. Mark Chatfield, Bobby Boos, Tommy T-Bone Caradonna, Ed Means, Julie Helms Neal and Carl B. Shelor were in fine form and looked like they could play...
1,800 + fans welcomed SCI back to Columbus with open arms last night. As always, the band was on point (as was lighting director Andrew Cass) and the crowd was clearly feeding off the energy … (2) 90 minute sets that left everyone with smiles on their faces and more...
SANDUSKY, Ohio (May 5, 2015) – The day you dreamed about all winter is almost here! Cedar Point, the popular vacation destination of millions of visitors from around the world, will open its gates for the new season this Saturday, May 9. This summer, Cedar Point will focus on...
SANDUSKY, Ohio (March 3, 2015) – Cedar Point, one of the largest employers in the state of Ohio, is looking for qualified individuals of all ages who want to be a part of the park’s most exciting season ever. On Saturday, March 7, representatives from the park will be...
CHAMPPS FOR CHILDREN Champps Benefit for “The Ronald McDonald House Charities” Thursday, January 29th 2015 @ 6 p.m. Wondering what to do before the big Super Bowl weekend? Come to Champps (1827 Olentangy River Road) because they are teaming up with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio....
The International Sports Hall of Fame announced their Inductee Class for 2015. They are: Paul “TRIPLE H” Levesque-13 Time World Champion Evander Holyfield-5 Time World Boxing Champion Lenda Murray-8 Time Ms. Olympia World Bodybuilding Champion Michael Jai White-Holder of 7 Black Belts & movie star Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson-11...
JAZZ ARTS GROUP PRESENTS BRIA SKONBERG QUINTET FRI. OCT. 10 – LINCOLN THEATRE Columbus, OH – The Jazz Arts Group’s Inside Track series continues its 2014-15 season on Friday, October 10 at the historic Lincoln Theatre with the Columbus return of award-winning bandleader/trumpeter/vocalist Bria Skonberg and her quintet....
IMAGINE PRODUCTIONS OF COLUMBUS PRESENTS “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS!” AT THE WALL STREET NIGHT CLUB. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW: Individual seats are $17. Tables (4 seats) are $65. Call 614-398-1110 or visit ImagineColumbus.org to purchase tickets You Don’t Want to Miss This!! (COLUMBUS, OH) Imagine Productions of Columbus will present Little Shop of Horrors,...
St. Vincent performed for a sold out crowd at Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, October 1. Photos by Tim Kubick.
Review by Michael Gutierrez, Photos by Tim Kubick Photo Gallery Rain at an outdoor concert always adds to the atmosphere, regardless of the act. At some shows, it adds to the overall energy, and fuels the dancing and the movement of the crowd. It makes the water irrelevant, as you would...
Review by Michael Gutierrez. Wow. That’s my first thought after listening to Jack White’s newest album, Lazaretto. The album comes out and takes you on a musical journey you wouldn’t expect. But what else would you expect from White? This album is packed to the brim with a full and...
O.A.R. performed Tuesday at LC Pavilion. Photos by Tim Kubick