💃 Acclaimed choreographer brings powerful "Fragmented Shadows" to Columbus. Wanjiru Kamuyu's new dance work explores how bodies are shaped by lived and inherited experiences, drawing on epigenetic research. The Midwest premiere at the Wexner Center features a trio of dancers including Élodie Paul and Sherwood Chen, incorporating elements from African-American church culture, nature, and traditional dance from Guadeloupe. Kamuyu, whose career spans Broadway and Paris, developed the piece as a response to racial trauma and as a pathway to healing, encouraging audiences to "journey with us through your heart."
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🔫 Gunfire erupts near Columbus high school, leaving two injured. Two victims were hospitalized in stable condition after a shooting near Beechcroft High School Saturday night. According to dispatchers, two or three suspects exited a black SUV and fired approximately three rounds at the victims around 10:25 PM. The incident occurred at the intersection of Beechcroft Road and Clintonview Street, with Columbus police still investigating the case. No arrests have been made, and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Columbus Police or Crime Stoppers.
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🦍 Baby bonobo named after zoo legend who championed the species. Columbus Zoo announced the newborn bonobo is called Winstel, honoring Don Winstel who served the zoo for 36 years. Don played a crucial role in bringing bonobos to the zoo in 1990 and established connections with the world's only bonobo sanctuary. The baby, born to first-time mother Kibibi, is the great-grandson of two original bonobos in the zoo's care. Winstel made his public debut last month, continuing a legacy that Don inspired through his mentorship and leadership.
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