Showing posts with label 2013. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2013. Show all posts

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Things To Do in Central Ohio - March 2013


March 2nd: A La Carte Food Tours: Sundaes in Columbus: A Tour Starring ice Cream
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Place: Departs From United Dairy Farmers Store [7083 State Route 3, Westerville, OH 43082]
What: This 3-hour food tour takes you from cow to cone! We'll learn how to distinguish among different types of "frozen confections." At my favorite United Dairy Farmers Store, you'll start out by learning about the Ohio milk industry and how dairy stores changed the market. You'll learn techniques for appreciating ice cream flavor, consistency, and texture as you sample and compare commodity and high-quality ice creams. At Charlotte and Olivia's Sublime Ice Cream, you'll explore artisan, small-batch ice cream creation as you peek into the production area of a new ice cream purveyor. You'll taste exotic flavors and learn about ice cream flavor creation and optimization.



For more information click here.

March 2nd: Short North Arts District Gallery Hop
Time: 4PM - 10PM
Place: Short North Arts District [North High Street from Goodale Blvd to 5th Ave]
Price: Free
What: The first Saturday of every month, thousands of visitors converge on the strip, the epicenter of the High Street Experience. They come to celebrate art and partake in an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping, and cosmopolitan fun. Countless art experiences. District specials. Prize drawings. Ramped up entertainment. Unexpected surprises. Join us for an unforgettable experience.



For more information visit the Short North website.

March 10th: Baby Bonanza And Kid’s Expo
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Place: Aladdin Shrine Center [3850 Stelzer Rd, Columbus, OH 43219]
Price: $5 Adults, $4 Grandparents
What: The Baby Bonanza and Kid's Expo is Central Ohio's premier maternity, baby and child expo! This one-day event has everything for Mom, Dad, baby, and child all under one roof! If you are an expecting parent, have children at home, or are a grandparent, aunt, uncle or friend, then you don't want to miss this expo! Expect to find the latest products for mommy, baby and child, valuable information on a variety of health and educational organizations, and entertainment for the whole family! Other features include educational seminars presented by area professionals, the very popular diaper derby baby races; a fun competition for non-walking babies, play areas for the kids, fashion show, a Mommy Relaxation Station and Dads - we haven't forgotten about you! Enter the Dad's Challenge, a crazy stroller and diaper changing obstacle course just for Dads and Dads-to-be and win fantastic prizes!





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March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Time: Parade Begins at 11:30 AM
Place: Throughout Downtown Columbus [Nationwide Blvd & John H McConnel Blvd]
Price: Free
What: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Columbus with this fun, annual parade. The parade will step off at 11:30 a.m. at Nationwide Blvd. and John H. McConnel Blvd. and proceed east on Nationwide Blvd. to High St., south on High St. to Broad St., west on Broad St. to Veterans Memorial for the Shamrock Club's Annual Irish Family Reunion.

 

For more information click here.

March 22nd-23rd: 2013 Memories Scrapbooking Expo
Time: Friday-Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM
Place: Ohio Expo Center [717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211]
Price: $10 - $15
What: The 2013 Memories Scrapbooking expo is open to the public and is the premier expo to attend classes and purchase all of the latest products in scrapbooking, stamping, card making, paper crafting and much more. We also offer an after-hours crop party by reservation only.

 


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For more information on upcoming events in Central Ohio this month visit the Experience Columbus website!



Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Central Ohio Events - February 2013

Check out the upcoming events in Central Ohio this month!

February 7th-10th: Columbus Jazz Orchestra's Ragtime, Blues & Beyond: A Short History of Jazz
Time: Thursday (7:30pm), Friday & Saturday (8:00pm), Sunday (3:00pm)
Place: Southern Theater [21 E Main St Columbus, OH 43215]
Price:  $10-$52
What: Showcasing over 100 years of toe-tapping jazz, the CJO performs side by side with the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra in this tribute to the most beloved jazz masters including Scott Joplin, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis and more!

 


February 9th: Nationwide Arena presents Rascal Flatts
Time: 7:30pm
Place: Nationwide Arena 
[200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, OH 43215]
Price: Tickets available on ticketmaster.com

 

February 13th: Value City Arena presents Maroon 5 
Time: 7:30pm
Place: Value City Arena 
[555 Borror Drive Columbus, OH 43210]
Price: Tickets available on ticketmaster.com
What: Maroon 5 featuring Neon Trees and Owl City

 

February 16th: Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Place: St. Agatha Church (Parish Hall) 
[1860 Northam Road Columbus OH, 43221]
Price: Free to the public!
What: This show will feature artists and crafters selling their original handmade items! The show will also feature a la carte lunch items from Berwick Manor Catering. A portion of proceeds will benefit Columbus non-profit Hope Hollow.

 

February 23rd - March 3rd: Central Ohio Home & Garden Show
Time: Saturday (10am-8pm), Sunday (10am-6pm), Tuesday-Friday (12pm-8pm)
Place: Ohio Expo Center
[717 E 17th Avenue Columbus OH 43201]
Price: Free!
What: 8 full days of product displays, free expert advice, informative seminars, and much, much more. Whether your a new home owener, an avid DIYer, or fall somewhere in between, your sure to find the inspiration to tackle a new home improvement project after attending the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show.

 


If you are looking to jump into the housing market this year, Dial Darla!
Office: 614-431-1005
RealtoDarla@aol.com

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Housing Market Predictions for 2013

Great news! Homes sales towards the end of 2012 beat expectations. According to an article from NBC News....

  • The sale of homes priced over $750,000 jumped 50% from a year ago
  • Sales of lowest-end homes (largely distressed) fell 4%
  • Supply of homes nationally is at its lowest level in 7 years, 4.8 months worth at the current sales price

(Stats from the National Association of Realtors)

All of the good news does not stop there. The national median home price also went up 10.1% since November 2011 to $180,600.

One key factor that affects the real estate market is supply and demand. With years of distressed properties dominating the market the supply has been overpowering the real estate market in some areas of Central Ohio. However, some areas of Central Ohio were not negatively affected by the turn of the housing market over the past few years.

“The risks around our forecast of a 5% increase in house prices next year are on the upside,” notes Paul Diggle of Capital Economics.

Predictions for 2013...
  • Distressed Property Sales with continue to decline due to fewer delinquent loans
  • Could possibly see another surge in foreclosures now that banks are ramping up foreclosures of long-delayed delinquent loans

“With the homebuyer affordability index near multi-decade highs combined with decent job creation at the same time renting has gotten more expensive --all lead to a continued improvement in sale,” writes Peter Boockvar of Miller Tabak.

“Sales are still 30% below the bubble highs and are still  where they were in 1998, both pointing to the degree of possible improvement ahead but also evidence of the damage that was done where historically the pace of recovery takes time." Says Boockvar.

In 2013 we should see some changes for the better. Over the past few years we have been seeing a slow movement towards a better housing market in all Central Ohio areas.

If you are looking to jump into the housing market this year, Dial Darla!
Office: 614-431-1005
RealtoDarla@aol.com



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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Central Ohio Events- January 2013



Check out the upcoming events in Central Ohio this month!

January 10th-27th: Columbus Children’s Theatre presents Snow White
Time: Thursdays & Fridays @ 7:30pm, Saturdays @ 1, 3 & 5pm, Sundays @ 1:& 3pm
Place: Columbus Children’s Theatre- 512 Park Street Columbus, OH 43215
Price: $11 all seats on Thursday, $13 - $21 Friday – Sunday

For more information visit the Columbus Children’s Theatre website!




January 15th: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues
Time: 7pm
Place: Nationwide Arena- 200 West Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, OH 43215 
Price: Tickets available on ticketmaster.com





Time: 8pm
Place: Ohio Theatre-39 E State Street Columbus, OH 43215
Price: Tickets starting at $55 on ticketmaster.com
What: Cirque de la Symphonie is a unique and elegant fusion of cirque and orchestra, adapting the stunning artistry of cirque with the majesty of a full symphony orchestra. The program will feature works from the world's greatest composers while showcasing the best of cirque, including aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen.





January 24th: Jerrod Neiman in Columbus
Time: 7pm
Place: The Bluestone-583 E. Broad St Columbus, Ohio 43215
Price: $15



 

January 25th-27th: Power Show Ohio
Time: 9am-4pm
Place: Celeste Center- 717 E 17th Avenue Columbus, OH 43211
Price: $10 Carload admission and Parking
What: One of the largest conventions in Ohio celebrating its 43rd year, this amazing power equipment show brings the newest and best from more than 600 brands of agricultural, construction and outdoor power equipment and products to one central location at the Ohio Expo Center.