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A Day in the Life

One-night-only revival of Shadowbox’s Beatles “rockumentary” to pack Columbus Commons

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A Day in the Life

By Cameron Carr

WHEN SHADOWBOX LIVE TAKES THE STAGE at Co-lumbus Commons this September for Bigger than Jesus, the performers will go into it without expectations.

“Every single time, we get this fresh, unexpected kick when we look out to the audience and realize that there’s eight or 10 thousand people out there,” says Stev Guyer, executive producer and CEO of Shadowbox. “We don’t go into it with that expectation, and instead, we get to enjoy the thrill of suddenly realizing, ‘Wow, this is like a real concert.’”

Shadowbox first presented Bigger than Jesus in 2014, and the show’s popularity has led the company to bring it back on numerous occasions, often for big outdoor shows.

The free show on Sept. 3 honors the music of the Bea-tles and the massive fandom that followed the legend-ary rock quartet. The live performance “rockumentary” features a multimedia telling of the band’s storied career complete with costumes, dance and plenty of hits. Ph

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By Rocco Falleti

Les Misérables is a production that needs no introduction – but here’s a quick one just in case: Set in 19th century France, the story follows a tale of broken dreams, unrequited love, passion, sacrifi ce and redemption.

Whether you’ve seen the 2012 fi lm starring Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman, read the novel by Victor Hugo or seen a live production, Cameron Mackintosh’s newest tell-ing of the story has something for every kind of fan. 

The current production boasts 86 cast and crew members and, in each city, they em-ploy an additional 100 people to help.

“It’s amazing to have a show run for at least four years, especially with an older show,” says the production’s stage manager, Jack McLeod. “It’s unheard of, especially with a story like Les Misérables, so we must be doing something right.” 

The creative input helped support the longevity and success of the show. 

“Sometimes you get into a show with all the right people and the stars align. Nobody is more important than the person next to them, everyone has a role,” McLeod says. “It never felt like we were doing a revival of Les Mis; those words never came out of anyone’s mouth.”  

Staying FreshJillian Butler knew her role as the fi ercely

devoted, curious Cosette was going to be dif-fi cult. While the pressure of having a main role in a Broadway musical can cause anxi-ety, Butler was up for the challenge.

Vive La Revolution!The world-renowned production of Les Misérables visits Columbus

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Vive La Revolution!Luxury Livingfeatured in every issue!CityScene readers OWN their homes. And, they live everywhere from German Village, the Short North and downtown Columbus to the I-270 suburbs. Luxury Living features some of the coolest living options in each of these areas, as well as home and garden trends and decorating choices.

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• 1 ½ oz. Wheatley Vodka• ¾ oz. Licor 43• ¾ oz. Root 23 Maple Cinnamon Syrup

• 2 oz. Simply Apple Juice

The Harvest Apple MartiniINSPIRED BY THE sights and smells of the fall season

and an annual Apple Festival from her hometown,

Fado bartender Amanda Johnson created a cocktail

that is good to the core. “Put your own twist on it,” Johnson says. “If you

want to, add some caramel to the inside of the glass

or used some spiced rum instead of vodka!” CS20

Rocco Falleti is an editor. Feedback welcome at

rfalleti@cityscenecolumbus.com

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Local record shop owners and music enthusiasts talk about the revival of vinyl Story and photos by Lydia Freudenberg

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TOmmy VRABEL HAs BEEN COmpETiNg in amateur chili cook-offs for 25 years, and he plays to his audience.

“I’m not trying to feed a family of eight,” Vrabel says. “I’m going for the ‘wow’ factor.”

Like Vrabel, each chili cook-off champion has his or her own method for cooking up a competitive bowl. Some might be subject to a bit of tinkering.

While Vrabel’s chili recipe has changed three times in the last 25 years, he’s won cook-offs with each ver-sion. His first recipe, which he called “Atomic Tom’s,” boasted 13 different kinds of peppers. The latest itera-tion is a traditional chili with no beans – just meat, spices, tomato base, water and some secret ingredients Vrabel prefers not to divulge.

Vrabel’s cook time, not including prep, is about two hours and 20 minutes. His system has to do with building layers. First, he’ll brown the meat, add spices and the first round of water. After letting that cook, he’ll add more spices, and a final round of spices

Cook-off winners put their best in their bowlsBy Sarah Sole

Red Chili Champions11 January/February 2015 | cityscenecolumbus.com

Red Chili Champions

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On dessert menus in Columbus, there’s always s’more to seeBy Bob Valasek

Pro Grahams11 August 2017 | cityscenecolumbus.com

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IT MAY SEEM STRANGE THAT S’MORES, those ooey-gooey summertime sweet treat staples, could suddenly be trendy, but a look at the menus around the Columbus dining scene tells the (campfire) story.

S’mores recipes first appeared in the early 1920s and are generally attributed to the Girl Scouts. The three simple ingredients of graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows have been popping up in recipes around town lately, and each eatery tends to put its own spin on the fireside indulgence.

Here are three Columbus area establishments that have taken s’mores to new heights.

Wolf’s Ridge Brewing 215 N. Fourth St.www.wolfsridgebrewing.com

While Wolf’s Ridge Brewing will always be focused on its beer offerings, the menu in the dining room is light years beyond bar food.

Executive chef Seth Lassak introduced the Chocolate Fudge Bar to the menu this past spring. The name of the dessert may not have you think-ing about s’mores right away, but a quick glance at the description gives it away: marshmallow smear, graham cracker ice cream, fudge bar, dried graham cracker meringue.

Lassak’s kitchen typically spends two to three hours preparing about 15 Choc-olate Fudge Bars daily. In typical craft brewery fashion, Lassak believes that the s’mores-inspired dessert pairs best with a beer.

“I definitely go for our Dire Wolf (imperial stout) for the best beer pairing,” he says. “All the marshmallow and chocolate go great with the big, bold and high-alcohol beer.”

Lassak has even heard from a guest that the dish sparked a memory for the diner and his family. The guest told Lassak that while eating the Chocolate Fudge Bar, his family “felt like they were at the lake and remembered that exact moment when they bite into the s’more that came off the campfire, then they opened their eyes and they were in our dining room.”

Chocolate Café1855 Northwest Blvd.www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com

“S’mores never go out of style. They remind people of summer, campfires and being young,” says Lisa Boyle, owner of the Chocolate Café.

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Into the WoodsTri-Village home mixes rustic trends with traditional features

By Jenny Wise

Realtor Review

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Tucked back into a wooded area, this home incorporates the textures and colors of nature into its interior in a fresh way. The sharpness of the vaulted ceiling, featuring light wash barnwood beams, contrasts nicely with the plush carpet and furniture below.

“Barnwood and natural wood are really big right now,” says Farwick. “My clients are always pleased to see the rustic look done in a tasteful way.”

With a chandelier fabricated from twigs and branches hanging from the ceiling and a buck head mounted on the wall, this living area uses natural light, brightly colored walls and contemporary furniture to find the perfect balance of rustic and modern.

“Everyone loves the look of custom work, especially in the kitchen. Take this range hood and kitchen sink, they are both custom-made from zinc,” says Farwick.

This metallic addition contrasts nicely with the natural tones and textures of the barnwood, while also bringing together the modern look of the patterned backsplash tiling in the kitchen.

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to buy and some prefer to build. Although building allows you to customize your home from the ground up, remod-

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We walked through this recently remodeled Tri-Village home, originally built in 1977, with Mindy Farwick – local RE/MAX Resource owner and agent – to highlight some of the features that buyers are looking for in today’s market.

Jenny Wise is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at jwise@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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• The Galena Brick Trail is a 0.8-mile

trail that follows a former rail bed from

the Blackhawk Golf Course on Dustin

Road to Miller Park extending north of

Holmes St. • The Hoover Scenic Trail is a 0.6-mile

paved multiuse trail that starts just south

of Galena along Weiss Road and runs

through the Hoover Nature Preserve

south to Plumb Road. The nature preserve features a pedestrian bridge

overlooking Hoover Reservoir, with

incredible bird-watching opportunities.

• The Genoa Township Trail runs from

Plumb Road south to Mt. Royal Avenue

parallel to State Route 3. This paved

4-mile trail traverses the west side of

Char-Mar Ridge Park and connects to

the Westerville Trail system to the south.

Athletic AssociationsAthletic associations in the Big Walnut

community consist of the Girls Softball

Association, Junior Baseball Association,

Soccer Association, Youth Athletic Associa-

tion, Youth Basketball Association and the

Big Walnut Athletic Boosters.

Other recreational opportunitiesin the area includeAlum Creek State Park

3615 N. Old State Rd., DelawareArrowhead Lakes Golf Club 580 N. Walnut St., GalenaSunbury/Columbus North KOA

8644 Porter Central Rd., SunburyBent Tree Golf Club 350 Bent Tree Rd., SunburyBerkshire Lake Campgrounds

1848 Alexander Rd., GalenaBig Walnut Golf Club 6683 State Route 61, SunburyBlackhawk Golf Club 8830 Tin Rd., GalenaColumbus Zoo & Aquarium

9990 Riverside Dr., PowellCross Creek Camping Resort 3190 S. Old State Rd., DelawareKinslow Park Disc Golf Course

Just past 830 N. State Route 61, SunburyMyers Inn Museum

45 S. Columbus St., SunburyNorthStar Golf Club 1150 Wilson Rd., SunburyPreservation Parks of Delaware County

2656 Hogback Rd., SunburyRoyal American Links 3300 Miller Paul Rd., GalenaTree Haven Campgrounds

4855 Miller Paul Rd., Westerville8 2019-2020 Sunbury Community Directory

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Parks and RecreationJ.R. Smith Park in Sunbury acts as host

to many little league activities and features

a baseball diamond, picnic area, updated

playground equipment and football and

soccer fields. The Big Walnut Conservation

Club also hosts little league activities.

Harlem Bicentennial Park, near Center

Village, has a picnic area with a shelter

house and baseball diamonds. Ruffner Park in Galena has baseball dia-

monds, a picnic area with a shelter house

and a nice playground.McNamara Park, located in Genoa

Township, boasts a playground, shelter

house, soccer fields; and a direct con-

nection to the Ohio to Erie Trail, a bike

and walking path that runs through Genoa

Township to the southern part of Galena.

The village of Galena is proud of their

boardwalk on Hoover Reservoir, where

you can enjoy the flora and fauna. Kinslow Park Disc Golf Course was

established in 2005 and recently underwent

rehabilitation thanks to the generous support

of both the Columbus Flyers Disc Golf Club

and Village of Sunbury’s Parks Committee.

Check the Chamber’s website for local tour-

naments to enter the family in or just stop by

for a relaxing hike through the woods while

trying to come in under par. This course

continues to be free to the public. Walking distance from the disc golf

course is Freedom Park on Ohio 61 in

Sunbury behind Sunbury Church of the

Nazarene. This park is a new undertaking

by the volunteers at the church, and the

initial phase of construction is complete

with plans in place to expand the park

over the next several years. Feel free

to make use of the facility while taking

children to team practices or just stop

by on a sunny day for a picnic and some

playground fun.Walking PathsWorking with the Village of Sunbury,

Genoa Township, the Village of Galena

and Preservation Parks of Delaware Coun-

ty, the Delaware County Friends of the

Trail (DCFT) is actively working to com-

plete the Ohio to Erie Trail in our commu-

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Area AttractionsGet outside and get moving!With our many growing community attractions it’s getting easier to get in some exercise and quality outdoor time at our public

parks and trails!

nity. Below are several completed sections

of the trail in Delaware County.• The Meredith State Trail is a scenic 1.6-

mile paved trail northeast of Sunbury.

It runs from Meredith State Road to

County Line Road. There’s currently no

trailhead at this site so plan on biking to

the trail.

• The Sandel Legacy Trail is a 0.6-mile

paved trail in Sunbury that follows an

old railroad bed from a trestle across

Old 3C Highway to Big Walnut Ele-

mentary School. The trailhead is located

just above Columbus St. just south of S.

Vernon St. New segments of the trail are

planned in the Village of Sunbury.