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Grammar girl: Making writing fun one podcast at a time

When Mignon Fogarty had the idea to start podcasting about common grammar mistakes, the freelance science writer mostly wanted to try it as a hobby. But three years, two books and an opera appearance later, Fogarty is more popularly known as Grammar Girl and tours the country giving talks about her podcast, “Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing,” and her journey from freelance writer to chic grammar celebrity. Full story

Obama generation can create own hope

After his campaign inspired young voters to put down their iPhones and head to the voting booths, Barack Obama was elected president Nov. 4, 2008. Exactly a year later, Skyhorse Publishing released the book “Generation Change” to remind Americans that hope shouldn’t fade with election hype. Full story

Beat Michigan Craft Night at the RPAC

Looking for a warmer, drier way to show Buckeye spirit than jumping into Mirror Lake? The Beat Michigan Craft Night on Nov. 18 is a much more relaxing way to show support for the Ohio State Buckeyes before the team takes the field against the Michigan Wolverines. Full story

Musician's Collective moving in new direction

After graduating high school, many ex-marching band members stop practicing their instruments even though the passion to play still exists. Practicing an instrument alone is not ideal and joining the grueling regimens of a university marching band might seem even less appealing. Full story

Tennesee Williams' play put on by OSU theatre

Tennessee Williams is a playwright forever enshrined in the history of American theater as the definitive Southern playwright of his era. “You seldom get to see such huge, incredible human passion the way Tennessee Williams portrays it,” said Jim Bohr, who is the director of Ohio State’s version of “Summer and Smoke,” showing at the Thurber Theatre in the Drake Union. Full story

New Music Collective: Students and faculty promoting contemporary music

Most ensembles perform classical compositions by musicians from the 18th and 19th centuries. But the New Music Collective, an ensemble of Ohio State music students and faculty, takes a different approach. The 25-member group performs a wide spectrum of modern contemporary music from the 20th and 21st centuries. Full story

Human form explored in dance concert

The emotion of love and the art of dance will combine this weekend in Sullivant Hall. Dance pieces performed by six faculty members, three visiting artists and five married couples, will be performed during the Ohio State Department of Dance’s “Manimals and Other Human Creatures. Full story

Opera students to perform downtown

Ohio State’s Opera and Musical Theatre program hopes to bring crowd participation and intimacy with its presentation of “Cabaret Urbain” at OSU Urban Arts Space. Voice students from the OSU School of Music will perform excerpts from operas and other musical theater pieces to raise money for the program. Full story

Columbus band comes home to the Newport

Red Wanting Blue is a local Columbus band that knows where it likes to perform. Fans will have a chance to see the band in its element at its favorite location in Columbus, the Newport Music Hall, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. “The history of that place and how many amazing artists have been on that stage, you can just feel the energy when you walk into the room,” said Scott Terry, lead vocalist. Full story

Broadway musical hits Ohio Theatre stage

Starting Nov. 24 at the Ohio Theatre, students can see the hit Broadway musical, “In the Heights,” without needing to go through the trouble and expense of flying to New York’s Broadway district. “In the Heights” is a musical that centers around a New York City Latino community in the Washington Heights neighborhood. Full story

Politicians and celebrities uncensored in new Wexner Center film: 'The Silent Echo Chamber'

A new art installation at the Wexner Center gives the viewer a new look at political candidates and well-known figures from broadcast media. Instead of showing people like President Barack Obama and Larry King during programs they have prepared, Harry Shearer’s exhibition “The Silent Echo Chamber,” shows them unscripted before they go live on television. Full story

Wildlights at the zoo makes perfect date night

As winter rapidly approaches, the zoo may not sound like the most appealing place to be. With the wind starting to pick up and the sun setting earlier, an outdoor activity gets harder to market. So far, though, this hasn’t been a problem for Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo, which will be open Nov. Full story

btw favorites are in

At btw, our mission is to bring you the best in entertainment on campus and around Columbus. We got to thinking, what about those nights when there aren’t concerts or football games? Where do people like to hang out on Thursday night after a long week of classes? We decided to ask you, our readers, what spots in Columbus are your favorites. Full story