🎬 Fall brings cooler temps and free outdoor movies to Columbus. Metro Parks is hosting movie nights at three different parks featuring family favorites Shrek 2, A Bug's Life, and Hocus Pocus. The series kicks off September 27 with Shrek 2 at Highbanks Metro Park, where visitors can also enjoy a "Welcome to Fall" event with hayrides, campfires, and archery. A Bug's Life screens October 3 at Glacier Ridge, while the spooky season favorite Hocus Pocus concludes the series on October 25 at Homestead Metro Park. All screenings are free - just bring your lawn chairs or blankets!
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🔥 Ohio State Marion plans controlled prairie burn to boost ecosystem health. The prescribed burn at the Larry R. Yoder Prairie Nature Center, scheduled for October 11, will help reduce invasive species and promote native plant growth. University officials view the carefully managed fire as an essential tool in sustainable land management that supports biodiversity and environmental stewardship. Campus Dean Dr. Jennifer Schlueter called it "a meaningful opportunity to witness science in action." Nearby residents may notice smoke but should be assured that all appropriate safety measures will be in place throughout the day.
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🎬 Gongs will silence boring films at laundromat cinema event. Ohio State professor Roger Beebe is hosting "The Gong Show," an interactive screening where audience members bang a gong when educational films become dull. The Tuesday event at Dirty Dungarees will feature about 100 vintage 16mm films from Beebe's personal collection, spanning the 1930s-1980s. Part of his "expanded cinema" course that challenges conventional viewing experiences, the show welcomes both film students and the general public. Beebe hopes to continue similar events even after the semester ends.
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