Andy Downing
Andy Downing

Chlorine’s Joseph Mangum lets his memories bleed through the page

The Kentucky band joins a stacked lineup at Rambling House on Thursday, Oct. 15, performing alongside the Dolphins, Son of Dribble, and Calico Boy.

Oct 14 26October 14, 2026

Article at Matter News

New Urban Arts Space exhibition opens up a conversation about death

‘Spirit & Dust,’ co-curated by Diane Callahan and Michelle Burdine, explores grief, loss, and the weight of mortality from a wealth of perspectives.

Oct 13 26October 13, 2026

Article at Matter News

Villagerrr’s Mark Scott would gladly hop off the industry ‘Carousel’

“I was getting a little frustrated with feeling responsible for promoting the album, because putting yourself out there, it’s not the most comfortable thing for a lot of people, and it definitely wasn’t for me.”

Oct 12 26October 12, 2026

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Ripped to Shreds is ready to hit the runway

The new resale shop, created in partnership between artist and musician Courtney L. Hall and Used Kids owner Greg Hall (no relation), will celebrate its grand opening on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Oct 09 26October 09, 2026

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Community Pride returns with a new urgency

Now in its ninth year, the volunteer-run festival takes place at Mayme Moore Park on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Oct 08 26October 08, 2026

Article at Matter News

Two Dollar Radio HQ reopens with an expanded ownership group and a similarly expanded vision for the future

‘I think a big part from opening was to give authorship of the space to people with good ideas, to open the doors to people to try different things.’

Oct 08 26October 08, 2026

Article at Matter News

Bianca Moore rediscovers her love for comedy ahead of Wonder Doug Fest

The comedian and burlesque dancer will perform on the opening night of the two-day variety show being staged at Spacebar this weekend by artist and comedian ‘Wonder Doug’ Cuckler.

Oct 07 26October 07, 2026

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Liteweight Champion survives the fire

The Columbus rock band will celebrate the release of new album ‘Geronimo Hardstyle’ in concert at Dick’s Den on Friday, Oct. 9.

Oct 07 26October 07, 2026

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Scrawl meets Scrawl

Marcy Mays and Sue Harshe recently joined pioneering Urban Scrawl artist Dan Gerdeman for a conversation ahead of the band’s performance at the Franklinton art event that has been a longtime source of confusion for some of their fans.

Oct 06 26October 06, 2026

Article at Matter News

Evan Weiss learns to loosen up

The Into It. Over It. frontman will perform solo at Secret Studio on Saturday, Oct. 3, supported by openers JG Shadid and Lydia Loveless.

Oct 01 26October 01, 2026

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‘You’re just trying to serve the song’: Get to know the backing band helping give life to the Ohio R&B Music Festival

LynMonty has spent the month listening to songs on repeat and charting out her bass parts in preparation for this weekend’s concert at Up Front Performance Space.

Sep 28 26September 28, 2026

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A newly restored ‘Riverbend’ finds fresh resonance in the modern era

A series of unlikely events collided to give new life to the 1989 film, which will screen at the Wexner Center for the Arts on Friday, Oct. 2.

Sep 28 26September 28, 2026

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Kathy Fagan takes stock with ‘The Unbecoming’

The poet will celebrate the release of her new collection with a reading at Gramercy Books on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Sep 22 26September 22, 2026

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Derf Backderf delves into the past, finds lessons for the present with ‘The Dissidents’

The Cleveland cartoonist will celebrate the release of his sprawling, deeply engaging new book with an appearance at the Wexner Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Sep 21 26September 21, 2026

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Henry Hess says goodbye to his longtime Chromedge studio

Faced with a rent increase of more than 30 percent, the Hess family opted to move on from the artist’s creative home of the last eight years. And while the next steps remain uncertain, they stressed that Henry would maintain a presence in Franklinton. ‘We’re not going anywhere,’ Sophia Hess said.

Sep 16 26September 16, 2026

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Barbara Fant returns to Columbus ready to leave her mark on Thurber House

The poet and newly minted executive director of the literary nonprofit will take part in a community reception welcoming her to the role on Thursday, Sept. 17.

Sep 15 26September 15, 2026

Article at Matter News

‘Ice Cream Land’ balances fantasy, reality in making its way to the big screen

More than two decades in the works, the new documentary from artist David Denniston lovingly traces the life and experiences of Ricky ‘Ice Cream’ Jackson, who will be on hand when the film premieres at the Lincoln Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 17.

Sep 15 26September 15, 2026

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Nick Stull adopts a quieter approach

With his latest collection, on view at Sarah Gormley Gallery beginning today (Friday, Sept. 11), the Columbus artist hopes to entice viewers to linger a little longer in his world.

Sep 11 26September 11, 2026

Article at Matter News

‘Wood Street’ was filmed in Oakland but it could have been made in Columbus

The new documentary from California journalist and filmmaker Caron Creighton screens at the Drexel Theatre this weekend as part of Cinema Columbus.

Sep 10 26September 10, 2026

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Melissa Vogley Woods slows things down for ‘When the Earth Bends we Bend’

The artist’s new exhibition opens at Brandt Gallery on Friday, Sept. 11.

Sep 09 26September 09, 2026

Article at Matter News

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