🎬 Melissa Starker lands dream job as Boston SciFi Film Festival director. The longtime Columbus film critic and programmer will oversee one of America's longest-running genre film festivals while maintaining her roots in Ohio. Starker brings extensive experience in operations, programming, marketing, and technical aspects of film presentation to her new role. She'll work alongside festival founder Garen Daly, who's stepping back after 50 years to focus on a book and documentary project. Despite her new responsibilities, Starker plans to remain in Columbus, citing the city's vibrant arts scene and deep personal connections.
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🎵 Four songwriters reveal the brutal beauty of creating music. Lydia Loveless, Josh Krajcik, Joe Peppercorn, and Lily Bloom will share their favorite songs and stories behind them at Natalie's Grandview on June 13. The artists described songwriting as a paradoxical process—brief moments of inspiration amid endless stretches of self-doubt and impostor syndrome. They use voice memos to capture fleeting ideas, with Peppercorn storing an impressive 2,300+ recordings. Despite exploring different sonic realms, all four share an emotional depth in their work, creating songs that often emerge from personal struggles yet profoundly connect with listeners.
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🍽️ Columbus launches state's largest free lunch program for kids. The "Go, Lunch!" summer meal program kicked off Wednesday at Scioto Southland Community Center with Mayor Andrew Ginther in attendance. Children gathered to enjoy free meals, with one playful youngster pretending his banana was a cell phone. City Council members Nancy Day-Achauer and Christopher L. Wyche joined the mayor for the launch event, highlighting Columbus Recreation and Parks Department's commitment to feeding children throughout the summer months.
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