November Short North Gallery Hop
October 19th, 2008 | Published in Columbus
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Its the November Gallery Hop. And a Saturday with NO BUCKEYE FOOTBALL GAME. So come out for wine and snacks at
After meeting and indulging in The Burgundy Room’s extensive wine list, the plan is to walk the galleries at around 8 p.m. for 90 minutes or so. Perhaps a late dinner as a group after that. We’ll wing it and see what the mood is.
With over 20 years of tradition, the Short North is renowned for the buzz of "Gallery Hop."
The first Saturday of every month, thousands of visitors converge on the strip, the epicenter of the High Street Experience. They come to celebrate art and partake in an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping, and cosmopolitan fun. Though many shops are open earlier, the Gallery Hop officially starts at 4PM and runs to 10PM with restaurants and bars staying open considerably later. In the shops…
On a typical Hop, over 40 galleries and non-traditional art venues (think restaurants, boutiques, and salons) spotlight the best of established and emerging Ohio-based artists. They also feature the works of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. On the streets… performers settle into the many nooks of the District to entertain the throngs of Short North fans. Saxophonists, singers, improvisational dance troupes, even stilt walkers and stage characters add to the unforgettable experience.
In July, the Short North celebrated its 275th consecutive Gallery Hop. In December, the Gallery Hop morphs into the incomparable Holiday Hop – the opening salvo of Columbus’ urban holiday season. Upwards of 20,000 visitors share an evening of pure energy under the brightly colored, ever-changing lights of the High Street arches.
The Gallery Hop is hosted by Columbus alive! and CD101, and supported by the CW on WWHO-TV, Outlook Weekly and the Columbus Dispatch. Following is a sneak preview of what’s on tap this month.
So come out and join the group. This is a very nice venue for new members, as you can talk, hang out and mingle in a quieter setting than the larger bar / band type events.
Rich Brown – Organizer
Columbus, OH 43215 – USA
Saturday, November 1 at 6:00 PM
Attending: 11
Details: http://nightlife.meetup.com/401/calendar/8958911/