Good morning, Franklin County. Soft rock legend Barry Manilow is making one final stop in Columbus on his farewell tour, bringing hits like "Mandy" to Nationwide Arena in January 2026. At 82, the Grammy-winning artist who started as a jingle writer is proving his enduring appeal, recently performing nearly 100-minute sets and releasing the aptly titled "Once Before I Go" ahead of his nine-city tour. Meanwhile, a fresh face is set to lead Columbus' arts scene as Mitch Menchaca prepares to take the helm at the Greater Columbus Arts Council, bringing seven years of Phoenix arts leadership experience when he officially starts December 3rd.
The "missing middle" of Columbus housing is finally getting attention thanks to the newly formed Columbus Redevelopment Corporation. This women-led nonprofit targets working families caught in an affordability gap—earning too much for subsidies but not enough for market rates. Unlike neighborhood-specific organizations, CRC will operate countywide with a diverse board including professionals who understand housing's ripple effects on health and education. Their first 100-unit project will be unveiled at their November launch event.
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🎵 Barry Manilow announces final Columbus concert for 2026. The 82-year-old soft rock legend will perform at Nationwide Arena on January 18 as part of his farewell tour across nine U.S. cities. Known for hits like "Mandy" and "I Write The Songs," Manilow has won Emmy, Grammy, and Tony awards during his illustrious career. The singer, who began as a commercial jingle writer, recently performed in Cleveland for nearly 100 minutes and released a new song, "Once Before I Go," in September to prelude the tour.
🏠 Columbus nonprofit aims to fill affordable housing gap for working families. The Columbus Redevelopment Corporation (CRC), founded by Brian and Sarah Higgins, targets the "missing middle" - people who earn too much for subsidized housing but can't afford market rates. Unlike other community housing organizations, CRC will operate throughout Franklin County rather than focusing on a specific area. The female-led nonprofit has intentionally recruited women to its board, including professionals from "housing-adjacent" positions to provide diverse perspectives on housing's impact on health and education. CRC plans to announce its first project, a 100-unit apartment development, at its November launch event.
🎭 Phoenix arts leader takes helm at Columbus' cultural powerhouse. Mitch Menchaca has been named the next president and CEO of the Greater Columbus Arts Council after serving seven years in a similar role in Phoenix. He will replace Tom Katzenmeyer, who is retiring after more than 12 years of dedicated service that significantly elevated the local arts community. With previous leadership experience at Americans for the Arts and other cultural organizations, Menchaca expressed excitement about building on GCAC's momentum and expanding resources for Columbus' arts sector. He officially begins his new position on December 3rd.
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