Market Alley, The Arts, Kickin’ Back and The Hop
Lunchtime gets oh-so-much cooler starting June 1, when the Lynn and Pearl Alley Markets open for summer business in the Lynn and Pearl Alleys between Broad, High, Gay and Third Streets. The markets offer flowers, fruits, veggies and other fare from area farmers, plus art, crafts, clothing and other goods. Business hours are Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join Mayor Michael B. Coleman and others to celebrate the Markets’ opening on Friday, June 1 at 10 a.m. Fest season starts with an arty bang June 7-10 with the Columbus Arts Festival. The free event, which features ample amounts of live music, food and art from around the country, comes to life along Civic Center Drive between Broad and Mound streets and on Main Street from Front to the closed Main Street Bridge. Hours will be 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Cyclists take note: Pedal Instead, a city program to encourage bike-riding to events, will have a secure bike corral at City Hall on Saturday and Sunday. Party on State, a merry after-work scene with food, drink and live music hosted outdoors by Darbys and San Francisco Oven, kicks off June 12 along with the 2007 Capitol Square Kickball League. Due to popular demand, both Party on State and kickball games will be Tuesdays and Thursdays this year, with games starting at 5:30, 6:15, 7:00, and 7:45 p.m. on the west lawn of the Statehouse. Ogle other people’s homes without hearing you’re “nosey” at City Hop on June 16. The tour of downtown homes features 22 residential projects that include loft-style units, apartments and townhouses, and luxury condos. New this year is a free shuttle service that will ferry Hoppers between three stops where you can also buy tickets and start the tour: Arena Grand Theatre, 175 Nationwide Blvd.; The Hartman Lofts, 150 E. Main St.; and The Jeffrey, 224 E. First Ave. Tickets are $18 the day of the Hop, or $15 if you purchase online beforehand.
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