Good morning, Powell. The curtain has risen on a theatrical gem right in our backyard as Short North Stage's "The Drowsy Chaperone" delivers a delightful dose of nostalgia with tap dancing, roller skating, and comedic spit takes. Director Edward Carignan's vibrant production runs through June 1, offering the perfect escape from everyday life through the eyes of a theatre enthusiast who brings a fictional 1920s musical to life in his apartment.
As temperatures warm, the seasonal rhythm of community life returns with farmers markets sprouting up across central Ohio. From Clintonville to Dublin, Lancaster to right here in Powell, these weekly gatherings offer fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, and handcrafted items. Most operate Saturday mornings, though several communities provide weekday alternatives. With over 20 locations throughout the region, accessing farm-fresh goodness has never been more convenient as we embrace the bounty of the growing season.
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🎭 Short North Stage delivers a delightful parody of Golden Age musicals. "The Drowsy Chaperone" combines nostalgia with witty commentary through the character of Man in Chair (Jeremy Scott Blaustein), a theatre fan who brings a fictional 1920s musical to life in his apartment. The production features standout performances from Connor Lyon and Craig Blake, with impressive tap dancing, roller skating, and comedic spit takes. Director Edward Carignan's vibrant staging, alongside Antonio DiBernardo's clever set design, creates seamless transitions between the apartment and the musical world. Running through June 1, the show captures both the joy and absurdity of classic Broadway.
🌽 Fresh produce and local goods return with farmers market season. Central Ohio residents can now enjoy a bounty of farmers markets across the region, with many locations already open for the 2025 season. From Clintonville to Dublin, Lancaster to Powell, these markets offer locally grown produce, flowers, baked goods, and handcrafted items. Most markets operate on Saturday mornings, though several communities offer weekday options on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays. With over 20 locations throughout central Ohio, there's likely a farmers market convenient to every neighborhood through the fall harvest season.
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Versatile dream home awaits: Priced at $614,990, the Oakley by Fischer Homes offers a versatile 2-5 bedroom design with open-concept living, soaring 10-foot ceilings, and numerous upgrade options to adapt the 1,920-3,195 square foot space to your specific lifestyle needs.
Riverside potential needs vision: Priced at $449,900, this mid-century ranch offers an acre of riverfront potential for visionaries, featuring updated bathrooms, new windows, and a prime location where neighboring properties are being transformed into high-end homes.🙏 In Remembrance
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