Photographer DR Goff visits hometown

Legendary Columbus "photographer of the stars"in the 80s and 90s, and now residing in New mexico, Gentelman/rancher DR Goff came to town to visit with old friends. Lynn and I held a little get-together in his honor and Mark Berger took these photos:

DR and I listen to photographer Mike Haughton retell an old tale

Phil Saloman rapt for DR's account

DR and Candy Watkins

The guys

DR's got my attention!

Peggy Barry tells Candy about it

Lynn, me, Michael Houghton, DR, Janet in the breakfast room.
We had a swell and mellow time.

See a splendid lay-out of some of DR Goff photographs that appeared in Ragazine, a pretty cool ezine published by our old friend Michael Foldes, another Columbus expatriate now living in upstate NY.

ACME Art Co. hosts chili cook-off at January 7 hop

Release submitted for ACME Art Company by Melesa Klosek 614.595.0340 mel@acmeartco.org

ACME ART COMPANY hosts a chili cook-off and concert during GALLERY HOP on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at its new space in the Short North! Entertainment begins at 8 PM featuring local favorites THE SPIKEDRIVERS, HAPPY CHICHESTER and GREENHORN – Acme Art’s House Sound will be spin between sets.
The cook-off tasting begins at 6 PM. Ballots must be entered by 8 PM. $7 chili tasting/ballot and music- $5 music only! Kids FREE! Chili Winter Night will benefit Acme Art Company.
More details and chili cook-off rules may be obtained on the website: www.acmeartco.org or email at office@ acmeartco.org or dial at 614.299.0296

Performances for January.
WED, 1/4 (9 PM): POOMA: Jason Branscum (Trombone), Derek DiCenzo (Guitar), Rob Smeets (Guitar), Steve Purcell (Drums) ∞ AVANT JAZZ
WED, 1/11 (9 PM): POOMA ∞ AVANT JAZZ
THURS,1/12 (9 PM): Yukijurishi featuring Tatsuya Nakatani on vocals (NYC) ∞ NU BOSSA NOVA (www.iceboxshows.com) SUN, 1/15 (9 PM): Mary Halvorson and Jessica Pavone (NYC) ∞ AVANT JAZZ (www.iceboxshows.com)
TUES, 1/17 (9 PM): The Receiver, Boatzz (Cincinnati), YourHighnessElectric (Louisville), The Slide Machine ∞ EXPERIMENTAL
WED, 1/18 (9 PM): POOMA ∞ AVANT JAZZ
WED, 1/25 (9 PM): POOMA ∞ AVANT JAZZ
FRI, 1/27 (9 PM): Mystic Syntax, To End All Things ∞ METAL
SUN, 1/29 (9 PM): Mazinga Phaser II (Dallas) ∞ EXPERIMENTAL

Acme Art Company is currently booking rehearsal space for performers and musicians at its space. Acme Art Company is seeking installation artists/filmmakers/spoken word/poets/workshops/ lectures to create environments in its 9000 square feet space. Office Hours: Monday – Saturday from 6 PM – 9 PM *Courtland Avenue is located one street east of High Street off of 5th Avenue

Columbus Jewish Film Festival, March 11 - 16

Here's another postcard that arrived here:
Get set for this second annual event, Saturday , March 11 through Thursday, March 16. The postcard promises: "gripping cinema, dynamic speakers, unforgettable parties and a few special surprises"

Info available at: www.cjfilmfest.org
or contact the

Leo Yassenoff Jewish Center

Five Day Festival Program

Thursday March 10 – Home Theater Series These intimate screenings will be held in home theaters throughout Columbus, where each host will select a film and accompanying program of his or her choice.

Friday March 11 – All-Day Seminar Series The educational symposium brings together national filmmakers and scholars to discuss a special theme from this year’s Festival.

Saturday March 12 – Cinema Spectacular This screening is the CJFF’s premiere event, featuring 3 films from around the world, DJs, hors d’ouvres, drinks and an opening party you won’t forget.

Sunday March 13 – Stand Out Films from Other Festivals This day long event will feature favorite films from Jewish Film Festival across the country.

Monday March 14 – International Films Closing event, highlighting Jewish fillms from around the world.

The Columbus Jewish Film Festival is committed to enriching the cultural arts community across Columbus. Each day’s program will feature multiple screenings at prestigious venues throughout the city including the Arena Grand and Drexel Theaters, CCAD’s Canzani Center and the Columbus Museum of Art.

Three Penny Opera January 13, 14, 15, 2005

I received a postcard from Opera Columbus about their productiion of:

The Threepenny Opera

Composer: Kurt Weill
Librettist: Bertolt Brecht (after John Gay)

Based on an original concept produced by Vancouver Opera, staged by Morris Panych

Approximate Running Time: 3 hours
Sung in English with English Supertitles
(CONTENT ADVISORY: CONTAINS NUDITY AND ADULT LANGUAGE)

Mershon Auditorium

• Friday, January 13, 2006, 7:30pm
• Saturday, January 14, 2006, 7:30pm
• Sunday, January 15, 2006, 2:00pm

Buy Tickets Now
To purchase single tickets, call the Opera Columbus Box Office at 614.469.8100 or visit ticketmaster.com.