Columbus is not walkable according to a study just published by the Brookings Institution. As one of the Top 30 US Metropolitan areas Columbus was ranked 19th according to an article in Columbus Business First. "Columbus near bottom of walkability survey" which says the Short North is the only walkable neighborhood in Columbus.

Columbus did better than Cincinnati and Cleveland which are 28th and 29th on the list of US cities.

Here's a link to the info on the Brookings Institution site:

Footloose and Fancy Free: A Field Survey of Walkable Urban Places in the Top 30 U.S. Metropolitan Areas

Christopher B. Leinberger the author of the study is also the author of a just published book on the subject:

The Option of Urbanism: Investing in a New American Dream, the publishers write up says:

"Americans are voting with their feet to abandon strip malls and suburban sprawl, embracing instead a new type of community where they can live, work, shop, and play within easy walking distance. In The Option of Urbanism visionary developer and strategist Christopher B. Leinberger explains why government policies have tilted the playing field toward one form of development over the last sixty years: the drivable suburb. Rooted in the driving forces of the economy-car manufacturing and the oil industry-this type of growth has fostered the decline of community, contributed to urban decay, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and contributed to the rise in obesity and asthma."

Copyright 2007 Discover Columbus and Maureen McCabe

The Goodale Park Art Festival - Short North, - September 22 & 23,       2007          

Best of Show - One day only  Saturday, September 22, 2007 12:00 to 5:00pm benefits Columbus Dog Connection by Mahan Gallery in German Villge

The Columbus Symphony: Symphony Week

Little Brown Jug Tonight

India Festival at Vets Memorial

Funney/Strange - William Wegman Exhibit starts on the 20th at the Wexner Center for the Arts

Downtown Columbus

Experience Columbus

I have really tired of doing events posts, upcoming events posts....

Of course this is the big first football game.  Buckeye's - Ohio State University Football vs. Youngstown State on Saturday at noon

The Long Street Tour  if you are really feeling athletic... like participating.

Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival at the Ohio Historical Center/Ohio Village, 1982 Velma Ave. in Columbus

"For two days over the Labor Day weekend, 24 gentlemen's and three ladies' vintage base ball teams will gather for a festival at Ohio Village. Teams from Ohio and other states will play matches using the rules of 1860 in the matches. The Ohio Cup represents the largest gathering of vintage base ball clubs in the country."

I believe Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball  is Saturday and Sunday. 

The Crew and the Clippers have games too on Labor Day weekend according to Experience Columbus.

Of course this is Labor Day weekend, so the Greek Festival (click the link and music starts)  at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral.  Friday through Monday.  Admission is only $4.

This Saturday is also the Gallery Hop in the Short North and the arches are going to be doing something different.

News about the lights Experience Columbus says:

"Preview the most dynamic arts district in the Midwest, with new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music. Plus the Short North arches will shimmer for the first time in a brilliant array of colors."

The First Annual African American Family Reunion Mt. Vernon Ave. area, admission is Free

According to Experience Columbus:

"On Friday, the largest Electric Slide Line Dance (competing for the Guinness Book of Records) will be held on Mt. Vernon Ave. at 7:00 pm. Following the Electric Slide, participants will relocate to the Mayme Moore Park for a live AAFR Oldies But Goodies dance and other entertainment."

In Northwest Columbus the 2nd Annual Train Festival at the Depot will be at The Depot Conference Center, 919 Old Henderson Rd. Columbus according to Experience Columbus:

"The Midwest's largest all scale train festival showcases all types of trains, including free rides on a 1/3 scale live steam train, live musical entertainment, model train building clinics, railroad memorabilia, artists, food and beverage, and more in an outdoor atmosphere."

Italian Gathering - Sunday only at Wendy's International according to Experience Columbus:

"Wendy's has once again teamed up with Evans Automotive to host the Second Annual Italian Gathering. The benefit event welcomes Italian cars and motorcycles of all vintages to the Wendy's International Corporate Grounds in Dublin."

It's First Friday in the City of Delaware

Sunbury Antique & Flea Market and Ox Roast on the Sunbury Village Square on Monday

"Labor Day Flea Market & Ox Roast   on the Sunbury Square - 7 am - 5 pm. Sponsored by the Sunbury Lions Club"  According to the Sunbury Chamber of Commerce Calendar 

Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival in Northam Park on Monday.

Sunday is the Commit To Be Fit Walk at Inniswood Metro Gardens...    

For more about what's happening visit DownTownColumbus.com and ExperienceColumbus.com

 Copyright 2007 Discover Columbus and Maureen McCabe

It's Gallery Hop in the Short North this Saturday..

In Dublin this weekend according to Experience Columbus:

"July 06, 2007 thru July 07, 2007      

25th Annual Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show and Cruise-In
Metro Center
Metro Place North,  Dublin"

There's a "Chautauqua" in Worthington:

"Chautauqua in Worthington under the big red and white striped tent at Thomas Worthington High School. "

Here's a file (.pdf ) that describes what a Chautauqua is and what the Worthington Chautauqua is about.

I thought this weekend was also the Worthington Home and Garden Tour but I can't find that... maybe on the Worthington Historical Society website? 

"I'm So Excited"... the Pointer Sister's will perform at Picnic with the Pops Saturday.  This Saturday... on the lawn at Chemical Abstracts. Copyright 2007 Discover Columbus and Maureen McCabe.  I'm So Excited" is one of the Pointer Sister's songs...

Sunday is the 8th Annual Merion Village Garden Tour and admission is Free!

About the Columbus Daylily Society Show according to the Franklin Park Conservatory site:

"Metropolitan Columbus Daylily Society Show
July 8, 2007, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Atrium
This show features hundreds of daylily flowers, educational displays, and arrangements. This is the 4th largest daylily show in the United States. Youth, novice, and artistic categories are included. Learn from daylily growers and enthusiasts and visit the winners' table to see the "best of show." "

Roller Derby :  "07.7.2007 | Survival of the Fastest"

It's Kelton House Second Sunday, according to Experience Columbus:
"historical re-enactments focusing on the struggle for freedom on the Underground Railroad. A new theatrical presentation is given each second Sunday."

For more info about Central Ohio events  and a couple of mysteries from Experience Columbus .... What is Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG ?  And what Warehouses are being sold this weekend... there's a Warehouse sale??? Who's?

25th Annual Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show and Cruise-In
Metro Center
Metro Place North,  Dublin

Hours: Friday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m"

There will be cat fanciers in Columbus this Saturday... .those cat fanciers from the Great Lakes region anyway... according to Experience Columbus:

"6th Annual Sternwheel Cat Fanciers Show
Veterans Memorial
300 W. Broad St.,  Columbus

Hours: Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m"

Farmers markets, music and more... vist Experience Columbus...