The Confluence Cast

Music is many things to many people but Mark Lomax would argue that it’s not enough. The Columbus-based composer and drummer has some ideas for how we should hear music, incorporate it into our lives, and why artists will define the future of Columbus. Shownotes: Dr. Mark Lomax II Gene Walker Hank Marr Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center Ohio State School of Music Messages from Water Johnstone Fund for New Music Nicole Mitchell Renee Baker Short North Mural Project Scott Woods Holler 30 CAPA King Arts Complex This Confluence Cast episode is sponsored by Art Makes Columbus, Columbus Makes Art, featuring stories about our city’s incredible artists — stories full of inspiration, challenge, passion, and success. For videos, articles, an up-to-the-minute calendar of events and an artist directory visit ColumbusMakesArt.com, the resource for all things arts and culture in the capital city. The post Composer Mark Lomax, II appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

It’s getting hoppy in here. We talk with Chris Davison, the head brewer at Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, about sour beers, the brewing process, the brewing community, what other breweries in town you should be checking out, why Columbus is a young beer scene, and why that’s a good thing. Shownotes: Wolf’s Ridge Brewing Sour beer (as defined by Wikipedia) Red Legacy Watershed Distillery Homebrew Podcasts Ohio Homebrew Clubs Columbus Brewing Company Seventh Son Brewing Columbus Ale Trail Combustion Brewing RAM Brewing Clear Sky Cream Ale Lineage Brewing Support for this episode of the Confluence Cast comes from Little Rock Bar. Little Rock Bar is located at 944 North Fourth Street in Italian Village. With 30 beers on tap, Little Rock Bar has happyhour from 4 to 8 everyday. Every Tuesday, get $3 draft beers all night while you enjoy Rock Your Cock Off Karaoke. Wednesdays is Everybody’s a Comedian, hosted by Travis Hoewischer, it’s like trivia but you prove your snark instead of smarts. Everyone’s night should have a little rock. The post Wolf’s Ridge Brewing appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

We’re talking about capital in the capital city. VentureOhio helps to facilitate the entrepreneurial ecosystem in our state and their annual VentureReport takes a detailed look at Ohio investment activity and the people and companies putting Ohio on the map. I sat down with VentureOhio’s CEO Falon Donohue and Brad Mascho, the co-founder of local startup CrossChx to talk about the report, how venture capital works, and the opportunities available for entrepreneurs. Shownotes: Small Business Financing in Ohio: Loans, Grants, and Investors VentureOhio VentureReport 2017 CrossChx Drive Capital VentureDinner Volcker Rule NCT Ventures Rev1 Ventures Ohio Tech Angel Fund CoverMyMeds Smart Columbus Columbus Partnership Mark Kvamme Columbus Idea Foundry Startup Grind Columbus Startup Weekend Columbus Support for this episode of the Confluence Cast comes from Chepri, a full-service web and mobile development company, specializing in design and programming services. Defined through skill and innovation, Chepri works with their clients to create user-centric technology-based products that innovate. Chepri provides complete technology solutions with a solid strategy to meet your goals and grow your brand. The post Venture Capital in Columbus appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

All the world’s a stage… and one man in his time plays many parts. The artistic director of Actors’ Theatre is no different. On the occasion of their 36th season, Phillip Hickman sat down to talk about his role at the Schiller Park institution, how they put together their season each year, and the importance of accessible art. Shownotes Actors’ Theatre 2017 Season Classes Greater Columbus Arts Council Ohio Arts Council Columbus Foundation Erik Tait This Confluence Cast episode is sponsored by Art Makes Columbus, Columbus Makes Art, featuring stories about our city’s incredible artists — stories full of inspiration, challenge, passion, and success. For videos, articles, an up-to-the-minute calendar of events and an artist directory visit ColumbusMakesArt.com, the resource for all things arts and culture in the capital city. The post Actors’ Theatre appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

Face it, anybody can make pizza. It takes a vision to turn a slice of pizza into a brand. I sat down with Mikey Sorboro at the Columbus Podcast Festival for a casual conversation about how to start a business, the virtues (or lack thereof) of owning a foodtruck, and the importance of a branding experience. Shownotes: Mikey’s Late Night Slice Oddfellows Liquor Bar Columbus Podcast Festival Cameron Mitchell Support for this episode of the Confluence Cast comes from Chepri, a full-service web and mobile development company, specializing in design and programming services. Defined through skill and innovation, Chepri works with their clients to create user-centric technology-based products that innovate. Chepri provides complete technology solutions with a solid strategy to meet your goals and grow your brand. The post Late Night Slice appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

The Columbus Arts Festival is quickly approaching and their Sign Your Art installation is making a comeback. I sat down with organizer and artist Stephanie Rond to talk about the project, her work and background, and the thorns that she sees in the Columbus arts community. Shownotes Stephanie Rond Stephanie Rond on Columbus Makes Art Columbus Arts Festival Sign Your Art Columbus Open Studio and Stage Studies and Discourse : 20 years of art work by Stephanie Rond Carnegie Gallery Women Street Artists Scott Woods Tiny Out Loud TEDxColumbus S.Dot Gallery This Confluence Cast episode is sponsored by Art Makes Columbus, Columbus Makes Art, featuring stories about our city’s incredible artists — stories full of inspiration, challenge, passion, and success. For videos, articles, an up-to-the-minute calendar of events and an artist directory visit ColumbusMakesArt.com, the resource for all things arts and culture in the capital city. The post Artist Stephanie Rond appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

Project manager, community builder, and writer Jay Clouse has experienced most stages of an entrepreneurial business in a short time. We sat down to talk about his experience, the similarity between comedy and entrepreneurship, and the importance of asking good questions. Shownotes Jay Clouse Create Columbus Commission StartUp Weekend CrossChx The Agile Methodology Jay’s Daily email You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes WTF with Marc Maron Columbus Songwriters Association Smart Columbus The next StartUp Weekend Support for this episode of the Confluence Cast comes from Chepri, a full-service web and mobile development company, specializing in design and programming services. Defined through skill and innovation, Chepri works with their clients to create user-centric technology-based products that innovate. Chepri provides complete technology solutions with a solid strategy to meet your goals and grow your brand. The post Entrepreneurship with Jay Clouse appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

For the first time in their over-forty-year history, the Central Ohio Transit Authority is changing up its routes. I spoke with representatives from COTA about how the new system was designed and what the philosophy was behind it. We also learned more about COTA as a whole, some of their new initiatives that they are rolling out, and how you can find your way with the new system. Shownotes COTA’s TSR Smart Columbus MORPC State of Downtown study (PDF) Support for this episode of the Confluence Cast comes from Chepri, a full-service web and mobile development company, specializing in design and programming services. Defined through skill and innovation, Chepri works with their clients to create user-centric technology-based products that innovate. Chepri provides complete technology solutions with a solid strategy to meet your goals and grow your brand. The post COTA’s Transit System Redesign appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

With the month of May quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about summer festivals. In this week’s episode, Columbus Underground co-founder and COO Anne Evans talks about what festivals are new this year, some of her favorites, and I interject my commentary on the end of Independents’ Day as we know it. Shownotes Columbus Podcast Festival Robert Mason Company AmeriFlora Columbus Festivals 2017 Mrs. Turbos Cookies Circleville Pumpkin Festival Logan Washboard Festival Ohio VegFest Farmers’ Markets Independents’ Day The New IKEA! Columbus Pride Columbus Foodtruck Festival Zombie Walk International Festival Breakaway Festival New Albany Classic Dublin Irish Festival Schiller Park King Arts Complex Columbus Coffee Festival Columbus Open Studio and Stage The Big Table Ohio Chinese Lantern Festival Support for this episode of the Confluence Cast comes from the City of Upper Arlington, creating a diverse and accessible arts environment to enrich our community through visual and performing arts. The post Columbus Festival Season 2017 appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

Three years ago, Columbus-native Stefan Thomas passed the bar, became an attorney, and embarked on a musical career as T.Wong. Having released four collections of polished work and worked with producers and industry professionals around the country, he’s certainly on his way up. On the eve of his next album, we discussed his work, his process, and the opportunities that the Columbus art scene offers. Shownotes T.Wong on the web Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | SoundCloud Stefan Thomas at Thomas Ingram Law Group Renee Dion Forest & the Evergreens Jonathan Baker Christon Gray Vada Azeem Comfest’s hip-hop solution (Columbus Alive) The Confluence Cast on Holler 30 MAG’s Roots: An Open Expression featuring T.Wong This Confluence Cast episode is sponsored by Art Makes Columbus, Columbus Makes Art, featuring stories about our city’s incredible artists — stories full of inspiration, challenge, passion, and success. For videos, articles, an up-to-the-minute calendar of events and an artist directory visit ColumbusMakesArt.com, the resource for all things arts and culture in the capital city. The post Singer-Songwriter T.Wong appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

This week, we’re talking about young professionals in Columbus. Specifically, the Create Columbus Commission. The group was originally chartered by Mayor Michael B. Coleman ten years ago to provide guidance on how to attract and retain young professionals to Columbus. Their grant program is in full swing for the year, with opportunities for social enterprise organizations, ideas, and artists to get monies to see their concepts come to fruition. I spoke with the commission’s chair, Jordan Davis about the grant program and the importance of the commission. We also touched on why young professionals need and deserve and a seat at the table and why Columbus doesn’t need another new YP group. At the end of the episode, I have a special treat for you. A good friend of mine, Travis Irvine will be in town this week to record a comedy album along with local comedy stalwart Dustin Meadows. On the occasion of those shows, we’re wrapping up this week with a piece by Travis about Columbus. Shownotes Create Columbus Commission Grants Priorities Visionary Awards Besa Columbus SOUP Forge Columbus NextGen Connect Columbus Transit Columbus Lextant NBBJ Pizzuti Pacesetters Columbus Partnership Smart Columbus OSU Flashmob! Travis Irvine on Twitter Dustin Meadows On the Record: A Double Comedy Album Recording Tickets The post Create Columbus Commission appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

The disparity between the tech job openings in Columbus and qualified candidates to fill them is vast. To help bridge that gap, coding bootcamps have been popping up around town. Tech Elevator co-founder and CEO Anthony Hughes talks about their program, who may be interested in it, and what makes Columbus a good market for them. Shownotes Tech Elevator Rev1 Ventures Drive Capital Skills Fund IC Stars Smart Cities CoverMyMeds   The post Tech Elevator appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

As we embark on our semi-regular neighborhoods series, we went to the person tasked with creating a one-stop-shop for neighborhoods to access city-government services. In this week’s episode, Director Carla Williams-Scott discusses the various functions of the Department of Neighborhoods, the impetus for it, and what opportunities she sees in the diversity of our city’s neighborhoods and the disparity between them. Shownotes: Department of Neighborhoods Director Carla Williams-Scott 311 Community Relations Commission Neighborhood Pride Neighborhood Liaison Program The Confluence Cast is sponsored by Chepri, a full-service web and mobile development company, specializing in design and programming services. Defined through skill and innovation, Chepri works with their clients to create user-centric technology-based products that innovate. Chepri provides complete technology solutions with a solid strategy to meet your goals and grow your brand. See examples of their work and explore what Chepri can do for your big ideas. The post Columbus Department of Neighborhoods appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

On the occasion of their upcoming showcase at SXSW, I sat down with Angela Perley of Angela Perley and the Howlin’ Moons to talk about their career trajectory, listen to a few tracks, and discuss why she calls Columbus home. Shownotes: Angela Perley & the Howlin’ Moons Spotify Vital Companies Music Videos: “Athens” | “White Doves” | “Electric Flame“ Atomic Music Group The post Musician Angela Perley appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

Let’s get pumped up! The Arnold Sports Festival is coming to town and I sat down with the organization’s president, Bob Lorimer, to learn about how it got started, how Bob is carrying on the legacy of his father, and I focus way too much on table tennis. Shownotes: Arnold Sports Festival Table Tennis Kids & Teens EXPO Schedule Volunteer opportunities Party with the Pros Photo Gallery: Arnold Sports Festival 2016 The post Arnold Sports Festival appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

The art community in Columbus is a strong one. But there’s a large portion of it that you don’t see; specifically black art. Scott Woods created Holler to showcase the work of black artists across disciplines. In this week’s episode, Scott discusses Holler and the impetus for it, the Columbus art scene as a whole, and the importance of having a space to work. Shownotes Holler: 30 Days of Columbus Black Art Columbus Museum of Art Writers Block Poetry Night Kafe Kerouac Scott Woods Makes Lists New Harvest Cafe & Urban Arts Center Columbus Performing Arts Center Transit Arts Aminah Robinson 400 West Rich Wild Goose Creative Greater Columbus Arts Council Ohio Arts Council Create Columbus Commission This Confluence Cast episode is sponsored by Art Makes Columbus, Columbus Makes Art, featuring stories about our city’s incredible artists — stories full of inspiration, challenge, passion, and success. For videos, articles, an up-to-the-minute calendar of events and an artist directory visit ColumbusMakesArt.com, the resource for all things arts and culture in the capital city. The post Holler appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

Solving the immediate and long-term problems of Columbus is no small task. Thankfully, the Columbus Foundation is wielding both a large purse and a large influence. We spoke with Dan Sharpe, Director, Community Leadership and Nonprofit Effectiveness for The Columbus Foundation, about how their funds and initiatives strengthen and improve the capital city. Shownotes: Columbus Foundation The Big Give Gifts of Kindness Jerrie Mock (Wikipedia) Spirit of Columbus Benchmarking Report The Big Table Scholarlink The post The Columbus Foundation appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

How do you build a community around what you’re passionate about? This week, Adam Brouillette sat down to discuss Blockfort, the new gallery and studio space Downtown, and why he thinks Columbus is the best city for doers. Shownotes: Blockfort 400 West Rich The Vanderelli Room MINT Gallery 934 Gallery Millworks Art Studios Idea Foundry The post Blockfort appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

On the occasion of Columbus being named the highest in visitor satisfaction in the midwest by JD Power and Associates, host Tim Fulton moderated a panel at the Columbus Metropolitan Club to discuss the study, its impact, and how Columbus can capitalize on it. Shownotes: JD Power and Associates Press release on the award Columbus Metropolitan Club Experience Columbus Experience Columbus blog post on the award Certified Tourism Ambassador Program The post Visitor Satisfaction in Columbus appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

We all want to tell stories. Larry Smith, the creator of Six Word Memoirs helps people do that. We sat down to talk about the project, Larry’s background as a journalist and storyteller, and why he and his wife, noted author Piper Kerman, choose Columbus as their home. Shownotes: Smith Magazine Six Word Memiors Might Magazine POV Magazine The Moth Dick and Jane Project Musicologie Hot Chicken Takeover Arts and College Preparatory Academy Six in the City Big thank you to our sponsor this week, Art Makes Columbus Columbus Makes Art. The post Six Word Memoirs appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

To kick off our neighborhoods series, we’re starting with one of Columbus’ largest, the Hilltop. On the occasion of their newly completed Camp Chase Trail, Jody Dzuranin and Betty Jaynes sat down to discuss the new trail, the renaissance that they’re fighting for on the Hilltop, some of the sensitivities and perceptions that the westside faces, and what they’re doing to demonstrate the buying power of the neighborhood. Shownotes: Camp Chase Trail Friends of the Hilltop Keep Columbus Beautiful Westgate Neighbors Association Hilltop Business Association Greater Hilltop Area Commission Columbus Department of Neighborhoods Westgate Farmers Market Westgate Home and Garden Tour Gypsy Soul Antiques Firefly Sweet Shop Summer Jam West Hilltop Historic Bean Dinner Central Ohio Food Truck Association Wilson Road Park The post Columbus Neighborhoods: The Hilltop appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

This week, we explore the craft scene in Columbus with maker maven Megan Green who heads up the Midwest Craft Con and Craftin’ Outlaws. It’s a discussion about the business of craft, the many hats you wear in business, and the plethora of offerings the Columbus craft community has to offer. Shownotes: Midwest Craft Con (Promo code: CRAFTCBUS) Craftin’ Outlaws Stinky Bomb Soap Wholly Craft Crafty Mart (Akron) Handmade Arcade (Pittsburgh) Independents’ Day Alison Rose The Smithery Red Giraffe Designs Igloo Letterpress Yarn It and Haberdashery BlockFort Columbus Idea Foundry The post Crafty in Columbus appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

To wrap up the year, I sat down with the co-founders of Columbus Underground to talk about the best-read stories of the year on the site, how they do their work, and why they got rid of the discussion boards. Shownotes: Episode on Issue One Short North Development Smart Cities Grant Transit Columbus Development at 15th and High IKEA Holy Chicken! Cat Cafe Hot Chicken Takeover investment Kiva Columbus Downtown Development Festival Roundup Tangier Outlet Mall The post 2016 Year in Review appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

The terrible fire in Oakland, California sparked discussions in Columbus about the safety of our artist communities. Chris Sherman, the development director for the largest of those communities, 400 West Rich, sat down to talk about the history of the building, how they keep their tenants and guests safe, and why it’s important to keep having these conversations. Shownotes: 400 West Rich The fire at Ghost Ship in Oakland, CA Strongwater Robert Eickholt Franklinton Arts District Junctionview Studios Tacocat Cooperative Blockfort Ohio Art League Besa OSU STEAM Factory Big thank you to our sponsor this week, Art Makes Columbus Columbus Makes Art. The post 400 West Rich appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

Tis the season for a cocktail. Two of Columbus’ best mixologists, Joe Peppercorn from Little Rock Bar and Josh Rice from Bodega, talk about the bar scene in Columbus, what makes a good cocktail list, how to be a good patron, and the evolution of the Short North bar scene. Shownotes: Little Rock Bar Giuseppe’s Ritrovo Bodega Beatles Marathon The Tree Bar Basi Italia Curio United States Bartenders Guild Cicerone Certification Program Bar Smarts Death and Co: Modern Classic Cocktails (Amazon) International Bartenders Association Blind Lady Tavern Sidebar Denmark on High The post Cocktails in Columbus appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

This week, we’re shopping local. On the occasion of the holiday season, we sat down with two people immersed in the movement. First up, Timothy Wolf Starr discusses the recently rebranded Small Business Beanstalk, now called Connects Columbus. Then, Lynn Stan, co-founder of Celebrate Local, has a wide-ranging conversation on the inherent difficulty in quantifying the value of buying, shopping, and sourcing local. Shownotes: Connects Columbus Celebrate Local Steiner and Associates ECDI episode North Market Easton Farmers Market Global Gallery OH! Chips Harry & David World Peaces Midwest Photo Exchange Kiva Aunt Flow GCAC SOLE Coalition MORPC The Confluence Cast is sponsored by Celebrate Local, a champion of small, local businesses. Celebrate Local is the retail home to more than 300 Ohio artisans, small businesses and farmers. With their flagship location at Easton Town Center and newest location, Liberty Center, their stores invite visitors from around the country to “Shop the Best of Ohio” and support local. The post Shopping Locally appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

Stop asking why and start asking how. That’s the lesson from comedians Amber Falter and Brian Doney. We talk this week about the Columbus comedy scene, how they work, and their current tour. Shownotes Brian Doney Shrunken Head Whiskey Bear Comedy Shadowbox Live Hashtag Comedy Big thank you to our sponsor this week, Art Makes Columbus Columbus Makes Art. The post Comedy in Columbus appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

Get a breakdown of the local election issues and candidates before going to the polls. Shownotes: Columbus Voted Bond Issues Columbus City Schools Levy COTA Levy The post Fall 2016 Local Election Preview appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

We’ve talked about what it’s like to run your own business and be an entrepreneur. But what if you’re just getting started? This week, representatives from ECDI talk about how they help businesses get going and the financing options that they have available. Our first interview is with Founder & CEO Inna Kinney, who shares the story of ECDI and talks about the classes, assistance, and programs that they offer to entrepreneurs. The second interview is with ECDI President Steve Fireman who talks more about the financing options available to startups and small businesses who are seeking loans. Shownotes: Past episodes on business ECDI Classes Harvest Pizza Food Fort Jewish Family Services Women’s’ Business Center Invest Local Ohio CDBG Block grants   The post Launching a Business in Columbus appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

Columbus is home to the nation’s largest resident theater company, Shadowbox Live. Meta-performer Amy Lay sits down to talk about her craft, the importance of play, and why she chose Columbus. Shownotes: Shadowbox Gallery of Echoes The fourth wall David Mack Big thank you to our sponsor this week, Art Makes Columbus Columbus Makes Art. The post Shadowbox’s Amy Lay appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

There are three things that matter in real estate: location, location, location. While that adage is true, there are a couple more things to know about the Columbus real estate market. In this week’s episode, we are talking with Marc Conte from the Downtown Special Improvement District to talk about the real estate landscape in Downtown — how it changed, how it’s growing, and why we have some catching up to do. After that, we have an in-depth conversation with local realtor Joe Peffer on the ins and outs of buying a new home, working with your realtor, and why it’s important to wash your windows. Shownotes: Columbus Downtown Development Corporation & Capital South Downtown Special Improvement Districts Delicious Real Estate Big thank you to our sponsors this week, Telhio Credit Union and Delicious Real Estate. The post Real Estate in Columbus appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

Starting a business isn’t easy. Truly knowing your role in it is harder. Compton Construction CEO Blake Compton talks about the lifecycle of being a business owner and the virtue of coaches and mentors. Shownotes: Brexton Construction Columbus Building and Zoning Services Columbus Area Commissions Columbus Small Business Concierge Proposal for Pavey Square | Current Pavey Square Plan Columbus Land Bank Mastermind Groups Vistage Group Big thank you to our sponsor this week Best Bites: Burgers, coming up October 13th. The post Compton Construction appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

How do you take your coffee? You sure? We sat down with two roasters, Crimson Cup and Brioso Coffee, to talk about what makes a good cup of coffee, a bad cup of coffee, fair trade, and a little about running a small business. Shownotes: Specialty Coffee Association of America Coffee Quality Institute Crimson Cup Innovation Lab Seven Steps to Success The Columbus Coffee Experience Big thank you to our sponsors this week, Crimson Cup and Destination Donuts. The post Coffee Talk appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

How can students be empowered? The Dick & Jane Project thinks they have a solution: songwriting. Their literacy program partners middle school students with professional musicians to create radio-ready songs; and a little confidence in the process. Shownotes: Dick & Jane Week The songs Maza Blaska didi Betsy Ross The post The Dick & Jane Project appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

How can we make Columbus a true hub for visual art? We tackle that and more with artist and educator Bryan Christopher Moss in this week’s episode, recorded live at Independents’ Day. Shownotes: Donks CCAD Billy Ireland Cartoon Research Library Wexner Center for the Arts Columbus Museum of Art Pages Program Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College Jeff Smith Aminah Robinson Big thank you to our sponsor this week, Julep. Get tickets to their sneak preview party here. The post Artist Bryan Christopher Moss appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

Formerly known as AIDS Resource Center Ohio, Equitas Health is a state-wide organization that seeks to be the gateway to good health for those at risk of or affected by HIV/AIDS, for the LGBTQ community, and for those seeking a welcoming healthcare home. We sat down with Bill Hardy, president and CEO, to discuss the history of the organization, its evolution, what it does, and get details on their bi-annual benefit, Art for Life. Shownotes: Equitas Health Art for Life Aspire Fenway Health Whitman Walker The post Equitas Health appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

When a group of people that are dedicated to making Columbus awesome get together you get a festival with more than just beers and bands. Independents’ Day, coming up September 17th and 18th in Franklinton, puts the creative spirit of Columbus on display. Organizers Adam Brouillette and Patrick Locy talk about the festival’s origins, evolution, and why they do it. Shownotes: Independents’ Day Zones Vendors Spotify playlist Volunteer opportunities BlockFort Franklinton 400 West Rich Columbus Idea Foundry Urban Scrawl 2×2 Fest Craftin’ Outlaws African Village Festival The Shazzbots Nelsonville Music Festival Big thank you to our sponsor this week, Best Bites: Burgers. Get tickets here. The post Independents’ Day appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

It was not a good summer for movies. That’s according to Hope Madden, Columbus Underground’s movie reviewer who, in anticipation of the unofficial end of the summer movie season, talks this week about the dearth of big-budget films that came out this season and a couple of gems that are worth your time. Also on tap this week, a short interview with John Daugherty, the Executive Director of the Columbus Film Commission. We talk about the commission, what it does, what it doesn’t do, and how we can help bring more films to Columbus. Shownotes: MaddWolf (Hope’s film review site) motive. Ex Machina Jason Bourne Star Trek Beyond Hell or High Water Don’t Breathe The Revenant The Wexner Center Gateway Film Center Studio 35 Columbus Film Commission Big thank you to our sponsor this week, the Mega Weekend Newsletter. Sign up here. The post The 2016 Summer Movie Season appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

What’s it like to own a restaurant and what drives people to do it? This week, we sat down with two restauranteurs with very different perspectives. First up, Sangeeta Lakhani, co-owner of The Table who speaks from her perspective on dealing with customers, employees, and the city. Then, an interview with Joe Deloss, founder and head fryer of Hot Chicken Takeover (currently the reigning Best Food Truck in Columbus), who talks a bit about chicken but primarily focuses on his human resources model. The post Restauranteurs appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

People like the idea of living without a car. Why don’t they? This week’s episode has it’s foundation in an interview Cleve Ricksecker, the executive director of the two Downtown Special Improvement Districts (SID). We discuss SIDs, commuter culture in Columbus, and have a frank discussion about the race and class lines here. Cleve’s passion for a transit-based lifestyle inspired us to also sit-down with two carless Columbusites: Jacob Taylor and Zach Henkel. Resources: downtowncolumbus.com Central Ohio Transit Authority CoGo Bike Share Columbus City Schools The post Carless in Columbus appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

The creative amalgam that is Counterfeit Madison inspires many in Columbus. We talk about her upcoming show, how the show came to be, how Counterfeit Madison came to be, the Columbus music scene, and other things around town that you should be checking out. Resources: What Happened Miss Simone on Netflix Nina, the Nina Simone biopic Counterfeit Madison Meets Nina Simone: A Celebration of Blackness Soul Dope Music Festival Chip Willis Steam Kitchen Mary Lynn Gloeckle Columbus Gay Mens’ Chorus The post Counterfeit Madison appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

How do you rebuild after you lose everything? We sit down with Robert Grimmett, the founder and CEO of Robert Mason Company, to discuss day-to-day operations, how Robert Mason got started, how it evolved, and how it was rebuilt after a shocking loss. Big thank you to our sponsor this week, Best Bites: Tacos on Aug 18th. Tickets on sale now. The post Robert Mason Company appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

For our inaugural episode, we’ve decided to do a deep dive on Issue One, the ballot measure to add ward representation to City Council. We sat down with representatives on both sides of the issue. First up, Whitney Smith, co-chair of Represent Columbus, the grassroots organization that wrote, gathered signatures for, and is introducing the charter amendment petition. Then, we speak with Bryan Clark, the campaign manager for One Columbus, the group formed in opposition to the amendment. Resources: Petition initiative Represent Columbus’ campaign finance report (PDF) One Columbus’ campaign finance report (PDF) The post Issue One appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

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