Archive for February, 2019
Columbus Arena District Digest | Week of February 25, 2019
From sporting events and concerts at Nationwide Arena to community gatherings and family-friendly festivals, there are a ton of events, activities and things to do with your loved ones.
With so much going on in the Arena District, deciding what to do and where to go can lead to information overload. To help you narrow down your choices, we’re offering the inside scoop on the top upcoming events in downtown Columbus each week.
Here is your Columbus Arena District Digest for the week of February 25, 2019:
Sports
Arnold Sports Festival
Thursday, February 28 – Sunday, March 3| Greater Columbus Convention Center | Schedule
Get Pumped, The Arnold is back! From body builders to weightlifting, meet and greets, fitness expo and more. The 2019 Arnold Sports Festival and the world-renowned Arnold Classic bodybuilding championships, a four-day health and fitness celebration include a record 80 sports and events February 28-March 3, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.
Arnold Fitness EXPO is March 1 – 3, daily tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door: https://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com/the-arnold/fitnessexpo/.
Look for the Arena District photo opportunity and snap a photo to share #ArenaDistrict!
Arnold Sports Festival MMA
Friday, March 1 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6:30 PM
The Arnold Sports Festival returns to Columbus next week, and EXPRESS LIVE! is hosting some of the biggest events of the week–including the 8th annual Pro / Am MMA Festival, featuring the Iron Tiger Fight Series, on Friday, March 1. This epic night will be stacked with some of the region’s best professional and amateur MMA fighters, all competing for two championship titles.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Tuesday, February 26 | Nationwide Arena | 7 PM
Hoping to catch a Columbus Blue Jackets game at Nationwide Arena this week? You’re in luck—there’s not one, not two, not three but four chances to see them! The action starts Tuesday with a home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
If you’re planning on bringing the family out, take advantage of the Columbus Blue Jackets Dispatch Family Value Pack, which includes a game ticket, hot dog, soft drink, popcorn and OhioHealth Ice Haus Skate Pass—just enter the access code FAMILY** when purchasing tickets.
Additional game dates at Nationwide Arena this week include:
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Philadelphia Flyers Thursday, February 28 | 7 PM
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Edmonton Oilers Saturday, March 2 | 1 PM
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Winnipeg Jets Sunday, March 3 | 7 PM
2019 Party with the Pros: Arnold Classic After-Party
Saturday, March 2 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 9 PM
To round out the Arnold Sports Festival, fans and athletes alike will be partying the night away at EXPRESS LIVE! on Saturday, March 2, during the 2019 Party with the Pros: Official After-Party for the Arnold Classic. This star-studded celebration will feature drinks, music, dancing, star-gazing and world-class entertainment. You may even get a chance to rub elbows with Arnold Schwarzenegger himself!
Foodies
The Half Pint
Open up and say Ahhhhnold! The Half Pint in the Arena District will be serving up a protein-packed Shrimpy Burger this week: signature burger, with grilled shrimp, sundried tomato mayo, Monterey Jack cheese, bacon crumbles, on a lettuce bun (or Brioche by request). $15
The Half Pint is also hosting a blind beer tasting event on Thursday and the beer of the month is Platform LED for $5. https://www.facebook.com/events/1001341206730313/
For a full list of Arena District restaurant options walkable from the Arnold Expo: https://arenadistrict.com/food-drink/.
Music
You Me at Six w/ DREAMERS and machineheart
Thursday, February 28 | A&R Music Bar | 7 PM
Coming all the way from across the pond on their VI tour, English rock band You Me at Six will be jamming the night away at A&R Music Bar this Thursday. They will be joined by New York pop rock trio, DREAMERS, and Los Angeles synth pop band, machineheart.
Living
Arena District Apartment of the Week
Arena Crossing Apartments | Bay B Floor Plan
Need a great studio apartment in downtown Columbus? The Bay B floor plan at Arena Crossing Apartments is exactly what you’re looking for! This 559 sq. ft. unit features a large living room with multiple windows and space to decorate, as well as a beautiful view of Front St. in the Arena District.
Schedule a tour of Flats on Vine’s Mendocino floor plan today–only one unit remains!
Resident VIP Spotlight of the Week
Arena District Athletic Club
Residents of Downtown Columbus Apartments and Grandview Yard receive access to exclusive deals, discounts and promotions throughout the year as part of the Resident VIP program!
Arena District Athletic Club, located in the Arena District, invites downtown Columbus apartment residents to receive 1 free month of fitness with membership. Sign up for a year and they will waive the $79.00 initiation fee + receive one month FREE and a reduced rate of $55/month rate plus tax. Non-members only.
2019 Interior Design Trends for Your Columbus Apartment
Spring is fast approaching, and while many Columbus apartment residents mark the beginning of the season by tidying up their space, others prefer to overhaul their interior aesthetic entirely.
Changing the interior design of your apartment is a great way to reevaluate and reenergize your sense of personal style, while also giving your unit a deserving refresh. While it’s important to refurbish your Columbus apartment according to your unique eye, infusing the most current interior design trends helps to make your space look more modern and stylish.
To get you started, here is a list of 5 apartment interior design trends for 2019:
Incorporate Living Coral: Pantone’s 2019 Color of the Year
Every year Pantone chooses a Color of the Year, a trend that affects the art, fashion, technology, entertainment and home décor. The chosen color of 2019 is Living Coral—which is, according to Pantone, “an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge”. View Video
Whether it’s used in throw pillows, table furnishings, lampshades or even an accent rug, working Living Coral into the décor of your Columbus apartment will help give your apartment a fresh feel and vivid aesthetic.
Hand-Crafted Furniture
Columbus apartment residents don’t like the feeling that their décor is cookie-cutter or plain. That’s why one of the biggest interior design trends of 2019 is adding furniture that is–or at least has the appearance of being–artisanal.
Whether that’s a reclaimed wood headboard, a custom-designed vanity or a unique-looking armchair, infusing hand-crafted elements keeps your apartment looking distinctive and interesting.
Curved Furniture
Organic shapes have made a big appearance in 2019 apartment décor, as people look to create more intimate settings. The rigid-lined sofas, chairs and end tables of decades past is now being substituted for updated, curvier versions.
Utilizing curved furniture not only allows for a more comfortable way to sit and chat with friends, but it frees up more space to add (or not add) more unique design elements and gives off the feeling that your apartment is roomier to guests.
Urban-Inspired Décor
What was once considered a public nuisance is now making its way into Columbus apartments in 2019. Street art and urban-inspired décor takes that iconic gritty design style and blends it with more traditional themes to create edgy and visually stunning statement pieces.
Examples of urban-inspired décor include graffiti photography on the walls, interesting sculptures or statues, conventional table decorations splashed with spray paint and industrial furniture like metal kitchen bar stools.
Plant Life
Whether real or fake, incorporating big, bold plants into your apartment is a naturalistic and eye-catching way to boost your décor. Ideas include flanking your couch with potted trees, situating a fern in a corner or adding vases of flowers throughout the space. Just remember, if you do opt for a live plant, to follow its proper care and keeping instructions.
What 2019 interior design trends are you incorporating into your apartment? Share your ideas in the comments below.
Columbus Arena District Digest | Week of February 18, 2019
From sporting events and concerts at Nationwide Arena to community gatherings and family-friendly festivals, there are a ton of events, activities and things to do with your loved ones.
With so much going on in the Arena District, deciding what to do and where to go can lead to information overload. To help you narrow down your choices, we’re offering the inside scoop on the top upcoming events in downtown Columbus each week.
Here is your Columbus Arena District Digest for the week of February 18, 2019:
Music
Brothers Osborne ft. Ruston Kelly
Wednesday, February 20 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 7 PM
Country music is taking over downtown Columbus this Wednesday! The Brothers Osborne have climbed the charts with hits like ‘Stay A Little Longer’ and ‘Rum’. Now, the Maryland-based duo is heading to EXPRESS LIVE! for a night of jamming and yee-hawing. The brothers will be joined by Nashville singer/songwriter Ruston Kelly
Sports
Noon Skate
Tuesday, February 19 – Thursday, February 21 | OhioHealth Ice Haus | 12-1:30 PM
Need a place to show off your ice-skating skills? Noon skate returns to OhioHealth Ice Haus tomorrow through Thursday! Gather friends and family for an hour and a half of fun on the rink, all for just $4. Skate rental is an additional $3.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Monday, February 18 | Nationwide Arena | 7 PM
Start your week off right with some fast-paced, action-packed NHL hockey at Nationwide Arena! The Columbus Blue Jackets have been on a roll lately, and they’re looking to continue their hot run tonight with a win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the league’s top team. Plan a night out after work and help cheer the Jackets on to a home game victory.
If you’re planning on bringing the family out, take advantage of the Columbus Blue Jackets Dispatch Family Value Pack, which includes a game ticket, hot dog, soft drink, popcorn and OhioHealth Ice Haus Skate Pass—just enter the access code FAMILY** when purchasing tickets.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. San Jose Sharks
Saturday, February 23 | Nationwide Arena | 5 PM
You’ve got a Blue Jackets game to start the week, now you’ve got one to cap it off! On Saturday, Nationwide Arena is hosting the San Jose Sharks–another top team–in what’s sure to be a fierce showdown. Grab some buds for a pregame in the Arena District before the game!
Nightlife
Weekly Happy Hour Trivia
Wednesday, February 20 | The Three-Legged Mare | 5:30 PM
Every Wednesday night at The Three-Legged Mare, show off your vast knowledge of factoids during Weekly Happy Hour Trivia, presented by Excesssohio. Get a team together for a cold drink, a bite to eat and buzzer-style trivia—there is no cost to play, and there are great prizes for the winners! Additionally, the event is sponsored by Magic Hat Brewing, which means you’ll get Magic Hat drafts and bottles for $1 off.
What We’re Looking Forward To
Arnold Sports Festival MMA
Friday, March 1 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 6:30 PM
The Arnold Sports Festival returns to Columbus next week, and EXPRESS LIVE! is hosting some of the biggest events of the week–including the 8th annual Pro / Am MMA Festival, featuring the Iron Tiger Fight Series, on Friday, March 1. This epic night will be stacked with some of the region’s best professional and amateur MMA fighters, all competing for two championship titles.
2019 Party with the Pros: Arnold Classic After-Party
Saturday, March 2 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 9 PM
To round out the Arnold Sports Festival, fans and athletes alike will be partying the night away at EXPRESS LIVE! on Saturday, March 2, during the 2019 Party with the Pros: Official After-Party for the Arnold Classic. This star-studded celebration will feature drinks, music, dancing, star-gazing and world-class entertainment. You may even get a chance to rub elbows with Arnold Schwarzenegger himself!
Arena District Apartment of the Week
Flats on Vine | Mendocino floor plan
If you’re looking for a large, luxurious downtown Columbus apartment, the Mendocino floor plan at Flats on Vine is the perfect space. This monstrous 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,242 sq.-ft corner unit includes pool access, gorgeous hardwood flooring, an island kitchen, walk-in closets and oversized, floor-to-ceiling windows with incredible views of the city.
Schedule a tour of Flats on Vine’s Mendocino floor plan today–only one unit remains!
Resident VIP Spotlight of the Week
Eddie George’s Grille 27
Residents of Downtown Columbus Apartments and Grandview Yard receive access to exclusive deals, discounts and promotions throughout the year as part of the Resident VIP program!
If you want to impress friends, family or business partners, Eddie George’s Grille 27 is the place. Downtown Columbus apartment residents who flash their Resident VIP card enjoy 20% off menu items daily!
Columbus Arena District Digest | Week of February 11, 2019
Love is in the air in downtown Columbus’ Arena District this week!
From sporting events and concerts at Nationwide Arena to community gatherings and family-friendly festivals, there are a ton of Valentine’s Day-themed events, activities and things to do with your loved ones.
With so much going on in the Arena District, deciding what to do and where to go can lead to information overload. To help you narrow down your choices, we’re offering the inside scoop on the top upcoming events in downtown Columbus each week.
Here is your Columbus Arena District Digest for the week of February 11, 2019:
Sports
Valentine’s Day with the Columbus Blue Jackets (vs. New York Islanders)
Thursday, February 14 | Nationwide Arena | 7 PM
Is your loved one in love with the Columbus Blue Jackets? Looking for something exciting to do on Valentine’s Day this year? Take your date to Nationwide Arena for a special Jackets game this Thursday! The Jackets are playing a must-win game against the first-place New York Islanders.
With the Valentine’s Day ticket pack, you’ll receive 2 tickets to the V-Day game against the Islanders, a $25 gift card to Rodizio Grill, a Valentine’s Day flower and a commemorative photo with your love. Other romantic activities that day include flower delivery by Stinger himself, CBJ teddy bears and candy hearts and a happy hour pack at Great Lakes Brewing Company before the game!
World’s Toughest Rodeo
Saturday, February 16 | Nationwide Arena | 7:30 PM
This Valentine’s day ‘save a horse’…. grab a cowboy hat and experience The World’s Toughest Rodeo coming to Nationwide Arena! The evening will feature three fan-favorite competitions: bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding. Also, there to entertain you will be a barrel racing event, the world’s smallest cowboy and much more. Saddle up and come on down for this exhilarating event in downtown Columbus!
Music
Valentine’s Day with BAS – Milky Way Tour
Thursday, February 14 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 7 PM
Do you and your Valentine enjoy the same beats? Checkout BAS, bringing his Milky Way Tour to EXPRESS LIVE!. In addition to the Queens-based rapper, artists Rexx Life Raj, K. Roosevelt, Innanet James and Correy C will take the stage.
99.7 The Blitz Throwback Show
Saturday, February 16 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 7 PM
EXPRESS LIVE! is hosting 99.7 The Blitz’s Throwback Show, featuring Zoso – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience and Pandora’s Box – The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute. Come out to celebrate Valentine’s day and experience a night of your favorite hits–plus, a ‘whole lotta love’!
Bob Marley Tribute 2019
Saturday, February 16 | A&R Music Bar | 7 PM
‘Could you be loved, and be loved’ At the same time classic rock tributes are taking over EXPRESS LIVE! on Saturday, a reggae tribute show will be happening at A&R Music Bar, all presenting songs by international music icon Bob Marley. Bob Marley Tribute 2019 features The Ark Band and Andy Shaw Band–two illustrious reggae bands who will “get together” to play iconic reggae, ska and rocksteady hits.
Food
Boston’s Cares
Open you heart from January 21st – February 17th. Support No Kid Hungry with us during this time frame! $1 can provide a child with up to 10 nutritious meals! Minimum donation of $1 for Paper Hearts in-restaurant. February 11-14, $1 from the sale of Heart-Shaped Pizzas, available for a limited time only!
Buca Di Beppo Italian Lovefeast
Buca opens at 11a.m. on Valentine’s Day and is offering a Lasagna Love Feast for 2 on February 14, 2019. Featuring $49.99 dine-in only special* which includes a heart shaped lasagna, Buca small garlic bread, Buca small mixed green or caesar salad and mini chocolate chip cannoli. *While supplies last
Arena District Apartment of the Week
Flats II | Nevada II Floor Plan
Been feeling the love in downtown Columbus lately? The Arena District is where everything happens on a weekly basis. If you find yourself frequenting the area, then perhaps you should consider moving into a downtown Columbus apartment like Flats on Vine. Each one has a great community, is packed with amenities and is mere steps from the Arena District. Here, you can fall in love all over again.
If you’re looking for a large, luxurious Columbus apartment to share with your significant other, the Nevada II floor plan at Flats II is the perfect unit. This spacious 1,204 sq.-ft space features an enormous living room with multiple oversized windows, big walk-in closets, incredible amenities, a balcony providing gorgeous views and boundless ways to display your unique creative style.
Schedule a tour of Flats IIs Nevada II floor plan today–only two units remains!
Resident VIP Spotlight of the Week
Courtyard by Marriott Grandview Yard
Residents of Downtown Columbus Apartments and Grandview Yard receive access to exclusive deals, discounts and promotions throughout the year as part of the Resident VIP program!
A romantic staycation is a perfect Valentine’s Day treat for you and your loved one, and Courtyard by Marriott in Grandview Yard is offering an exclusive promotion for downtown Columbus apartment residents. Simply call the hotel to book, ask the reservation specialist for the Good Neighbor Rate and enjoy 10% off the published rate. While there, you and your date can stop by the Bistro Bar for dinner–flash your Resident VIP card to get a 10% discount*!
Columbus Arena District Digest | Week of February 4, 2019
There are tons of exciting events and things to do in downtown Columbus’ Arena District. From sporting events and concerts at Nationwide Arena to community gatherings and family-friendly festivals, each week welcomes a wide variety of experiences.
With so much going on in the Arena District, deciding what to do and where to go can lead to information overload. To help you narrow down your choices, we’re offering the inside scoop on the top upcoming events in downtown Columbus each week.
Here is your Columbus Arena District Digest for the week of February 4, 2019:
5th Line 5K
Saturday, February 9 | Nationwide Arena | 10 AM
Fancy a cold-weather run through downtown Columbus? Participate in the 5th Line 5K at Nationwide Arena this Saturday! Presented by OhioHealth, the 3.1-mile race will be a tour of the city’s most iconic sights–finishing at center ice inside Nationwide Arena. Registration includes a Columbus Blue Jackets long-sleeve tee, finishers’ medal and a pair of tickets to a regular-season Jackets home game.
64th Annual Touchdown Club of Columbus Awards
Saturday, February 9 | EXPRESS LIVE!
More than 50 of the nation’s top high school, collegiate and professional athletes will be in the Arena District on Saturday for the 64th annual Touchdown Club of Columbus awards show. You’re invited to watch the ceremony live at EXPRESS LIVE! For ticket info, contact Kathleen Cleary at (614) 461-5483 or email [email protected]
Music
Greensky Bluegrass w/ Billy Strings
Wednesday, February 6 | EXPRESS LIVE! | 7 PM
This Wednesday at EXPRESS LIVE, dance the cold away to the sweet melodic stylings of Greensky Bluegrass. Having just released a brand new album of bluegrass music, the two-decades-old band knows exactly how to put on a good show. With Billy Strings also a surefire crowd pleaser, you’re sure to have a great time at this Arena District bluegrass concert.
Cher with Nile Rodgers & Chic
Sunday, February 10 | Nationwide Arena | 7:30 PM
Do you believe in life after love? Then go see the one and only Cher at Nationwide Arena on February 10! Back on the road for her HERE WE GO AGAIN tour, timeless Cher will be performing several of her hits along with new songs from her “Dancing Queen” album–which is the singer’s tribute to the music of ABBA. Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame-nominated band Nile Rodgers & Chic will open. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime concert experience!
What We’re Looking Forward To
Valentine’s Day with the Columbus Blue Jackets
Thursday, February 14 | Nationwide Arena | 7 PM
Is your loved one in love with the Columbus Blue Jackets? Looking for something exciting to do on Valentine’s Day this year? Take your date to Nationwide Arena for a special Jackets game! With the Valentine’s Day ticket pack, you’ll enjoy 2 tickets to the V-Day game against the New York Islanders, a $25 gift card to Rodizio Grill and a Valentine’s Day flower and commemorative photo with your love. Other romantic activities that day include flower delivery by Stinger himself, CBJ teddy bears and candy hearts and a happy hour pack before the game!
World’s Toughest Rodeo
Saturday, February 16 | Nationwide Arena | 7:30 PM
The World’s Toughest Rodeo is coming to Nationwide Arena! On February 16, get your cowboy hats on and experience some of the most extreme sports in America. The evening will feature three fan-favorite competitions: bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding. Also there to entertain you will be a barrel racing event, the world’s smallest cowboy and much more. Saddle up and come on down for this exhilarating event in downtown Columbus!
Arena District Apartment of the Week
Flats On Vine | Sierra Floor Plan
Great community events. Hot downtown restaurants and bars. Thrilling NHL hockey games. The best concerts in Columbus. The Arena District is where everything happens on a weekly basis. If you find yourself frequenting the area, then perhaps you should consider moving into a downtown Columbus apartment like Flats on Vine. Each one has a great community, is packed with amenities and is mere steps from the Arena District. Here, you can have it all.
If you’re looking for the perfect one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment to share with a significant other in Columbus, the Sierra floor plan at Flats on Vine is the perfect choice. This 724 sq.-ft end/corner unit features a Jack and Jill bathroom, walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, luxurious amenities, a floor-to-ceiling window and downtown Columbus view options.
Schedule a tour of Flats on Vine’s Sierra floor plan today–only one unit remains!
Resident VIP Spotlight of the Week
Columbus Blue Jackets
Residents of Arena District and Grandview Yard receive access to exclusive deals, discounts and promotions throughout the year as part of the Resident VIP program!
With the NHL hockey season at its pinnacle in January, you may be itching to attend more Columbus Blue Jackets games. If you move into a downtown Columbus apartment, you may be in luck! Included in your welcome packet as a new apartment resident is a pair of complimentary tickets* to a regular season Jackets home game at Nationwide Arena!
* Regular season home game tickets are limited and subject to availability, tickets are for new apartment resident use only and cannot be claimed by any non-resident.