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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

First Night Columbus200HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!

Psssst. Pssst. Did you know somebody’s birthday is right around the corner? Columbus turns 200 in 2012, and there’s a year-long line up of parties, festivals, art, music and educational initiatives that will celebrate all the things great about Columbus.
 
First Night Columbus kicks off 200Columbus. This family-friendly party offers something for everyone with more than 100 entertainers in more than 10 downtown locales with ooohs and ahhs culminating with midnight fireworks.
 
But the party doesn’t stop there. After all, this is the BIG 2-0-0 so get ready for a whole year of fun, and there’s tons of ways you can join the celebration.  There’s a lot to pack in as we honor the past, celebrate the present and envision the future. Bottom line is you’re going to want to be part of it all so pull out that brand-spankin’ new 2012 calendar and fill in your dance card. 
 
Dancing means music, so musicians will want to Celebrate Columbus in Song with a fun contest. Beginning on February 14 (Columbus’ actual birthday) people will vote on their favorite Columbus-inspired song.
 
Whether you are looking to spread the word or buy a few last minute gifts, don’t forget the 200Columbus merchandise. There’s gobs of stuff that promises to get you in the party mode.

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Inside 43215: Downtown Draw

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Dodgeball ResizeCRUSH CABIN FEVER

Cold, wet, dark weather is here. Grrr. It can put you in a bad mood just thinking about it. Don’t despair; we have the perfect solution to crush cabin fever before it threatens you. Find out how to dodge, dip and dive into some downtown fun. Dodgeball. Grab a ball and get the scoop, and we’re even going to sweeten the pot with a little discount.

Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District and the Downtown YMCA sponsor Downtown Dodgeball, an eight-week league, which begins Thursday, January 19 and goes through March 8, but if you register now, we are taking off $25 of the registration fee.

Whether you have a team of underdogs or vie to call yourself The Champion of Champions, shoot into action with Downtown Dodgeball. It’s all good; it’s all fun.

Team registration is $250, including a championship, but if you write “Crush Cabin Fever” on your registration form and get it to us before December 30, we will give you the $25 discount. The league registration deadline is Friday, January 13. A team must have a minimum of six people, but bring a posse and dodge past the competition.

For more information or to download the registration, click here. 

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Inside 43215: Downtown Draw

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Mamma Mia imageWHO’S YOUR DADDY? 

We’re not dissing daytime talk shows or even questioning anyone’s genealogy, but something exciting is headed to downtown, and we want to give you the scoop. Mamma Mia comes to town on December 13, so get your Dancing Queen.
 
The tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise with a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father.  On the eve of her wedding, three men arrive from her mother’s past, and that’s where the fun begins. ABBA’s timeless songs propel the story making it easy to see how this Broadway hit has become the world’s number one show. 
Mamma Mia is only in town December 13-18, but if you hurry you can still land a couple seats. Head on over to the CAPA  ticket office at 39 E. State Street or buy your tickets online. Either way, fun is the Name of the Game.
And for those of you looking for the perfect Girls’ Night Out to celebrate the season, here’s a fantastic offer from CAPA. Get four tickets for just $80 for the Sunday, December 18 6:30 p.m. performance (select seats, restrictions apply). Just use the special offer code QUEEN when ordering your tickets. 
 

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