A Very Merry Holiday Pops at the Midland Theatre

A Very Merry Holiday Pops at the Midland Theatre

Last Sunday evening, we attended the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra’s “A Very Merry Holiday Pops” concert at the Midland Theatre in downtown Newark, Ohio and we are so glad we did.  The music was wonderful!  The conductor, Russel C. Mikkelson, Music Director did...
“A Christmas Carol” at the Ohio Theatre

“A Christmas Carol” at the Ohio Theatre

We experienced a magically warm start to the Christmas season in Columbus, Ohio by attending CAPA’s and the Short North Stage’s collaborative production of “A Christmas Carol” based upon the novella by Charles Dickens at the Ohio Theatre last Saturday. Developing as a...
Autumn Atmospheres Abound in Coshocton, Ohio

Autumn Atmospheres Abound in Coshocton, Ohio

In mid-October, the autumn atmosphere enhanced for us when we traveled to Coshocton, Ohio and enjoyed an alfresco style dinner in the shelter house of the Roscoe Barbeque Company near the Roscoe Basin.  We ordered Texas-style barbecued ribs and pulled pork and washed...
Koblé Restaurant & Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Koblé Restaurant & Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Last Friday, we had a date night in Powell, Ohio to visit the Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival and stopped for dinner beforehand at Koblé: Greek-Italian-Grill.  It was a rainy evening, but the rain subsided at the most convenient times.  The  restaurant was recommended...
Cabin in the Woods, Hope Iron Furnace, & Lake Hope

Cabin in the Woods, Hope Iron Furnace, & Lake Hope

We took a two-night getaway in the woods to New Plymouth, Ohio last week with our dogs and enjoyed time fishing in a private pond and being in such a peaceful and natural environment.  Immense large-mouth bass were in the pond, but we were not able to catch any; we...