Urban Scrawl 2018

Written by Dani and Andrew Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background: A 2-Day arts festival organized by the Franklinton Arts District.  It has been an annual event since 2007, featuring art murals from over 60 local artists.  This is one of central Ohio’s largest urban renewal projects. Impression: Music, food trucks and art done on site. …

Matsuricon 2018

Written by Dani and Andrew Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background: Description from the Matsuricon website: Matsuricon is an annual Japanese pop-culture event that focuses primarily on Japanese animation (known as “anime”), manga (Japanese graphic novels), and video games. We also showcase both American and Japanese popular culture, due to the natural overlap of fandom…

African American Male Wellness Walk/Run 5k

Written/Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background: Founded in 2004, the African American Male Wellness Initiative was started to help empower men to live longer through preventative measures.  Impression: Waking up early, I targeted covering the event from 7:30 am on.  The run/walk was scheduled to start around 9:30am.  Driving down, the sun was shining and all…

Ohio History Connection’s March Through Time Event

Written/Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background: Quoted from the Ohio History Connections website:“Explore Ohio’s military history during March Through Time! Learn how the uniforms, weapons and gear of Ohio soldiers have evolved through time. Reenactors will be spread throughout the Village representing the various conflicts involving Ohio and its people.” Impression: To be totally honest, I totally…

Community Festival 2018 (COMFEST)

Written By Dani and Andrew Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background: Columbus Community Festival, a.k.a. COMFEST operating principles can be found here:https://www.comfest.com/?page_id=9 Impression: COMFEST is a staple in Columbus, bringing with it vendors, music and events of all kinds. Volunteers are a big part of the festival and they did a fantastic job this year.   Having…

Columbus Crew SC – 2018

Story and Photography by  Andrew Livelsberger Background:Crew SC history direct from the source! I have an awesome relationship with the group over at Midwest Photo Exchange.   They have always treated my professionally and backed up their sales.  So, I support them whenever I can.  Not only do I buy a lot of gear there, they…

American Brain Tumor Association 5k Run & Walk

Written and Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background:This multi city event is used to raise money for cure research and awareness.  Teams raise money and walk and/or run the 5k route through downtown Columbus. More information can be found at their website:American Grain Tumor Association BT5K Columbus Impression:I honestly did not know what to expect from…