Independents Day 2015

Written and Photography by

Andrew Livelsberger

Background:
Held in the Franklinton area in downtown Columbus, this festival has 7 stages for music performances, vendors tents and art exhibits and performance art.
The feature here is independent artist and performers having a showcase to show you what they have to offer.

Official Independents Day Festival Website

Impression:
If you've not been to this festival before you are missing out.  At first look, I thought it might be the same as Urban Scrawl, which we had just recently featured here at Visual Ohio.  It is not the same however.

Dayton local band Good English.

There is a stronger emphasis on music and performing arts.  There are tents and stages in every nook and cranny of the Franklinton area.   Make sure to investigate them all.

A fun place for all ages of family members.  Definitely, this festival needs more exposure and participation by the community.

Heroes For Heroes - 5K Obstacle Race

Written and Photography by

Andrew Livelsberger

Background:
This 2nd annual race organized by the Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation department is a 5k race with intermittent obstacles along the way raises money to support Hope For The Warriors organization.

Impression:
This was a great event with many teams coming in to support the cause.  Everyone was upbeat and positive, cheering on their teammates when they needed that little bit extra to keep going.

After the teams finished, a breakfast was provided and the times were calculated.  First through third place times were awarded medals as well as some other prizes.


The starting line.

Sled Pull

Tire flip

Hay bail

Running toward the finish line

Superhero team

After race cleanup

Filling stomachs!

First place team

Urban Scrawl 2015

Written by Dani Livelsberger

Photography by Andrew Livelsberger

Background:
A 2-Day arts festival organized by the Franklinton Arts District.  It has been an annual event since 2007, featuring art murals from over 60 local artists.  This is on of central Ohio's largest urban renewal projects.

Impression:
I was so amazed at the abundance of talent.  As I walked through the displays, I really could not pick a favorite.   From abstract to mixed media, there was something for everyone.  Visitors could stand and observe as artists made their visions come to life.  Food trucks, a bar, and even a skate park were available.  There were families and dogs and a real feel of community.  My only regret is we didn't attend previous years!