Written by Dani & Andrew Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Fans entering Nationwide Arena to see the 2015 NHL All-Star Skills Competition Background: Nation Hockey League chose Columbus, Ohio – home of the Columbus Blue Jackets – as the location of the 2015 All Star Game and Skills Competition. Impression: We were very impressed by…
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NHL All-Star Weekend Coverage Coming Soon!!
Yes!!! Columbus has it this year and we will be covering some of the happenings. Stay tuned! From the regulation size rink to the giant slide and the events at the convention center, we will bring you coverage of the “B-Side” of All-Star weekend!
Rare Spotting – Long Eared Owl
Writing and Photography: Andrew Livelsberger Background:The Long Eared OwlIt is often mistaken for the Great Horned Owl as they have similar feather patterns and color schemes. They are much smaller than the Great Horned Owl. The Long Eared Owl normally lives in Canada and the northern United States. They are normally found in Ohio during…
Mott’s Military Museum – New Wing Announcement
Today, the official dedication and ribbon cutting event was held at Mott’s Military Museum. The wing was revealed as a sneak peak but will be re-opened to the public in May 2015. The current target is the weekend before memorial day. Warren Mott gave moving dedications and was the most gracious of hosts for this…
The Leatherlips Monument
Written by: Andrew & Dani Livelsberger Photographer: Andrew Livelsberger Background:Native Ohio limestone slabs make up the structure of this monument to an important Native American historical figure. Chief Leatherlips, also known in his native language as SHA-TE-YA-RON-YA of the Wyandot tribe, got his name from the settlers who described him as “having an admirable trait…
Ballantrae Dancing Hares
Written by: Andrew Livelsberger Photographer: Andrew Livelsberger Background:The Dancing Hare sculpture was created by Sophie Ryder of London, England as a commission piece in 2001 as the entry to the Edwards Gold Communities. Everyday household objects are embedded into the metal sculptures. A spray park and fountains can also be found on the grounds. The…
One Big Gavel – Ohio Supreme Court-Yard
The Ohio Supreme Court Building, known as the Thomas J . Moyer Ohio Judicial Center since 2011, started as an idea in 1913 and completed construction in 1933. The building housed many State of Ohio Departments. It also housed the State House of Representatives in the 1990’s during State House renovations. In 1998, plans began…
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