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Vampire Weekend explores new sound, offers retrospective view of life in ‘Only God Was Above Us’
Almost two decades ago, the formation of indie-rock band Vampire Weekend…
Ohio State student Nick Folwarczny to tour with indie musician Hans Williams this month
For his ninth Christmas, Nick Folwarczny’s uncle gifted him a guitar. …
Concert review: The Last Dinner Party, along with Miss Grit, plated an auditory feast on Tuesday
Staying true to its name, The Last Dinner Party brought a delicious buzz…
Album review: Columbus-based band villagerrr captures love’s lingering ache on ‘Tear Your Heart Out’
To only see beloved people and places in one’s dreamlike memories is exc…
Meet The Castros, a husband-wife duo and Columbus-based band
For Marco and Sara Castro, music is a fundamental ingredient of marriage…
Columbus-based band Courtney From Work to headline Ace of Cups Thursday
For local alternative-rock band Courtney From Work, head nodding, frenzi…
Movies & Theatre
Movie review: ‘Civil War’ will divide viewers based on their interpretations of its purpose
A cursory look through any movie review website reveals audiences are po…
Movie review: Dev Patel’s directorial debut ‘Monkey Man’ is an unfulfilling mess
“Monkey Man,” directed by and starring Dev Patel (“Slumdog Millionaire,”…
Movie review: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is a ghost of franchise’s past
One lyric in the iconic “Ghostbusters” jingle tells people to call the G…
Under-the-radar gems from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival: ‘The Outrun,’ ‘Hitman,’ ‘Presence’ and ‘Frida’
The Sundance Film Festival — held in the ski resort town of Park City, U…
Miyazaki’s masterpieces: Exploring the iconic filmmaker’s ongoing legacy in preparation for ‘The Boy and the Heron’
Co-founder of Studio Ghibli and a household name in the world of animati…
The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio to present Ngozi Anyanwu’s ‘Good Grief’ starting Thursday
Even in the darkest of hours, moments of beauty and joy can still burn b…
Food & Drink
K(ate)’s Takes: Seitan’s Realm
Carnivore goes vegan: Exploring a Clintonville deli’s meatless menu When …
The good, the bad and the obsessive: Experts explore the benefits and detriments of calorie-tracking apps
Moderation is key — especially when it comes to calorie-counting apps. …
From burgers to shawarma: A look inside near-campus halal restaurants
Columbus’ emerging halal food scene offers something for everyone who ad…
K(ate)’s Takes: Cocktail roundup
Three cozy Columbus spots for your next cocktail K(ate)’s Takes is a …
K(ate)’s Takes: DiCarlo’s Pizza
Ohio Valley-style pizza makes for a strange yet satisfying bite K(ate)’s …
K(ate)’s Takes: SŌW Plated
A Columbus foodie’s suburban dream K(ate)’s Takes is a food column that e…