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An RSVP to attend is not required; simply show up. However, seating on most nights is limited to 150 and we cannot exceed our seating capacity. Arrive early to ensure you have a seat or you will have to attend a different session. Please bring your BuckID to ensure your attendance is recorded. Below are the available sessions this semesterPage content

About university ambassadors.

University Ambassadors — Ohio State tour guides — are passionate about Ohio State, articulate, fun and dedicated to recruiting the best and brightest Buckeyes.

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Responsibilities

• Lead campus tours for prospective high school students and their families
• Lead campus tours for school group field trips, community organizations and early college outreach groups
• Represent the university in other capacities, such as serving on student panels
• Assist with administrative work within Undergraduate Admissions

Aside from the lifelong skill of walking backwards, here are some perks of the role:

• $14 an hour
• Priority scheduling
• Networking opportunities
• Flexible work schedule
• Transferrable skills (e.g. public speaking, time management, problem-solving)
• Passionate, hardworking co-workers
• Chance to connect with diverse groups of potential future Buckeyes

Facility Tours

Ohio stadium tour.

Go behind the scenes at the Ohio Stadium on a guided tour that takes you inside the storied history of Buckeye Football.

• 60-90 minutes
• Ohio Stadium Field
• Recruit Room
• Club and Suite Level
• Locker Room
• Steinbrenner Band Center

   *Tour locations may vary due to previously scheduled events.

• Tours can be purchased online or day-of at the Huntington Club entrance. 
• No food or drink is permitted in Ohio Stadium.

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• Children ages 2 and under are free.
• All locations are subject to availability and could be closed for your tour.

Groups Larger than 50

For more information, or for groups larger than 50 guests, please contact [email protected] . 

Schottenstein Center Tour

Go behind the scenes on a guided tour of the Schottenstein Center, home of the Ohio State Buckeyes and arena to the stars!

• Backstage dressing rooms
• The Arena Floor
• Team locker room hallway & strength facilities
• Club and Suite level 
• Tours must be scheduled at least one week in advance, but no more than 2 months.
• Tours are offered Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 4:00pm (last tour can start at 4:00pm).
• Tours are not available on event days.  
• A 48-hour notice is required for a tour cancellation. If 48-hour notice is not given, the group will be charged.
• No food or drink is permitted in the Schottenstein Center.  
• $10.00 per person (5 person or $50 minimum per tour)
• $5.00 per additional guest. 

Groups Larger Than 50

For more information, or for groups larger than 50 guests, please contact Brooks Imhoff at [email protected] . 

Jack Nicklaus Museum Tour

Go behind the scenes on a self-guided tour of the Jack Nicklaus Museum, where the greatest story in golf comes alive!

• Presentation on Jack’s life and career
• Over 2,000 memorabilia pieces on display
• Replica of the Nicklaus Family Room
• Tours can be scheduled day of at the museum. 
• Tours are offered Tuesday through Saturday between 9:00am and 5:00pm. 
• $10.00 per person.
• $5.00 per student (valid ID required).

Groups More Than 50

For more information, or for groups larger than 50 guests, please contact our support staff by email at [email protected] .

Schottenstein Tour Information

Take a day to experience scarlet & gray.

Go behind the scenes on a guided tour of The Schottenstein Center, home of the Ohio State Buckeyes and arena to the stars!

What's Included?

Backstage dressing rooms where stars like Neil Diamond, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Jay Z, Kid Rock, and Garth Brooks have stayed.

Team locker room hallway.

Huntington Club, The Block O Lounge, The Boardroom and other premium hospitality spaces.

Award-winning terrazzo flooring featuring the history of Ohio State Athletics.

The Arena Floor where more than 100 events are hosted each year.

Scheduling a Tour

A seven-day notice is required to schedule a tour. Cannot schedule tours more than two months in advance due to the nature of concert tour scheduling.

Tours can be scheduled by appointment only on Monday through Friday at any time between 9:00am and 4:00pm (last tour can start at 4:00pm). A typical tour lasts between 1-1.25 hours.

Tours are not available on event days. Occasionally, tours will not be available the day prior to an event. Tours are not available on university holidays.

There are no “add-ons” to another group's tour. All tours are scheduled as private tours, therefore, we will not add you onto another group’s booking.

A 48-hour notice is required for a tour cancellation. If 48-hour notice is not given, the cost of the tour is not able to be refunded.

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To reserve your tour online, please select a tour date, time, and number of attendees below, then enter your payment details to complete your order. Tours may be scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00am and 4:00pm (last tour can start at 4:00pm), with at least a seven-day notice and no further out than two months from today's date.

All areas of the arena are subject to availability. We cannot guarantee that all spaces (locker room hallway, hospitality rooms, suites, arena floor, etc.) will be available during your tour. We will do our best to minimize conflicts with spaces that may be unavailable during desired tour times.

This reservation is made with a contingency that an athletic team practice, competition, camp, concert, or special event may take precedence over this tour reservation. The Schottenstein Center reserves the right to re-schedule or cancel this reservation to accommodate an event. Every effort will be made to communicate any cancellations as soon as possible.

Please note that throughout the summer, we host a large number of sports camps and arena floor availability may be quite limited from June through July.

For more information about tours at the Schottenstein Center, or for groups larger than 50 guests, please contact Ryan Place at [email protected] .

For information on tours of Ohio Stadium, please visit OhioStadiumTours.com or contact [email protected] .

Tours are not provided for any other athletic facilities except for Ohio Stadium.

Ticket Pricing

10 individuals or fewer $50.00.

Each additional guest (more than 10) $5.00.

Children ages 2 and under are free.

Tour Guidelines

Guests may park in the Scarlet Lots adjacent to the arena, but are required to use the Pay-N-Display machines located in the lots to obtain a temporary parking pass. The Schottenstein Center will NOT be responsible for parking citations. For more information on Pay-by-Plate and visitor parking on campus visit the Surface Lot Parking page .

On the day of your reservation, a Schottenstein Center staff member will meet you at the Northwest Rotunda at your designated tour time.

There is a large amount of walking involved. Tours can be made accessible for those with disabilities.

Groups are permitted to take photos along the tour, but are prohibited from other physical activities (i.e. shooting a basketball, running across the gym, entering the ice).

No food or drinks are permitted inside the arena.

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Please Note: September 3rd – November 22nd there are changes to our tour route, due to the Blood Prison Haunted House setup. During this time, the self-guided tour has no access to solitary confinement, the ground levels of the cell blocks, or the showers. Our guided tour availability changes and Hollywood Meets History and Beyond the Bars are replaced with the Fall Guided Tour and the Beyond the Scare. If you would like the full tour experience, please plan to visit before Labor Day or after November 22nd. We do offer a self-guided tour discount during this time.

Get inspired and intrigued (and maybe a little freaked out) when you tour The Ohio State Reformatory.

Whether you’re here to explore history, Hollywood, horror — or all three — you‘ll be captivated by each of our guided tours.

With the purchase of one or more of the guided tour options below, we’ll give you a complimentary self-guided tour. You get to explore the Reformatory’s 250,000 square feet at your own pace with a personal audio device, too.

Interested in Self-guided Tours?

All online ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, we can reschedule your tour. No strollers, carts, or wagons of any kind allowed on our guided tours. For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that all children be at least 42″ tall. Children must not be unattended at any point in time.

— The Experience — Step into the storied world of the reformatory and experience its history both as a prison and the shooting location for 1994’s acclaimed film, The Shawshank Redemption . Serving as our most comprehensive tour, you’ll learn about the Reformatory’s architecture, the warden’s living quarters, and discover what films and music videos have been shot onsite. — Ticket Price — $40 per person — Dates Available — Year-round with the exception of Labor Day — Nov. 22nd due to “Blood Prison” scheduling. — Appropriate For — Everyone! This tour is family-friendly and highly recommended for first-time guests. — Keep in mind — We do not offer free guided tours to children age 6 and under. All children must have a student ticket to be on a guided tour. — Discounts — $5 off for Military, Seniors, & Students

 — The Experience — Take a deep dive beyond and behind bars with this physically challenging tour exploring the inner workings of the prison and its inmates’ punishments. Get access to areas normally off-limits to the general public while you explore the West Attic, the sub-basement, the “Jesus Room”. And if weather permits, you’ll be led up to the imposing guard tower. This tour requires 439 stairs total. — Ticket Price — $40 per person — Dates Available — Year-round, with the exception of Labor Day-Nov. 22nd due to “Blood Prison” scheduling. — Appropriate For — Ages 8+ only. — Keep In Mind — Participants must be 8 years of age or older due to the mature topics discussed and physical strain of the tour. — Discounts — $5 off for Military, Seniors, & Students

Old Sparky: Electric Chair History & Ohio Executions

— The Experience — Our most “shocking” tour explores the personal stories of inmates who were executed. Starting with a 1-hour sit-down presentation, guests will learn about the history, development, and design of the electric chair, concluding with a guided walking tour of the Reformatory that includes visiting its electric chair. — Ticket Price — $40 per person — Dates Available — Subject to guide availability. To learn more please contact us by selecting Book Tour or by calling our office. — Appropriate For — Ages 13+ only. — Keep In Mind — Participants must be 13 years of age or older due to this tour’s sensitive subject matter. — Discounts — $5 off for Military, Seniors, & Students

— The Experience — Let us do the driving! This fascinating tour will allow you to stop at a variety of filming locations you’re sure to recognize from The Shawshank Redemption . Included in your ticket price is the popular “Hollywood Meets History” tour inside the Reformatory. — Ticket Price — $99 per person — Dates Available — Apr. — Oct. (rain or shine) — Appropriate For — Ages 13+ only. — Keep In Mind — Only certified service animals are permitted on the bus tour. Alcohol is not permitted on the bus. Due to tour length, there will be opportunities to use the restroom and to hydrate. Photo opportunities are also available, so make sure to bring your camera/phone along for the ride. — No Discounts —

 — The Experience — This seasonal tour offers our popular “Hollywood Meets History” experience along with the bonus of unique access spots featured in our “Beyond the Bars” tour. Guests will still visit the cell blocks at a higher tier and get the added experience of walking through the West Attic. — Ticket Price — $40 per person — Dates Available — Offered Labor Day — Nov. 17th only. — Appropriate For — Everyone! This is our comprehensive tour, great for first time guests! — Keep In Mind — Due to our “Blood Prison” experience that runs from Labor Day to Nov. 17th, features such as solitary confinement, the ground levels of the cell blocks, the showers, and the bullpen are not included in this tour. — Discounts — $5 off for Military, Seniors, & Students

Beyond the Scare Tour

— The Experience — Want to know what “Blood Prison” looks like with the lights on? See it for yourself on our newest guided tour. You’ll learn the history of the Reformatory and see some of our “Beyond the Bars” tour locations, including the sub-basement, the “Jesus Room,” and the Guard Tower (weather permitting). — Ticket Price — $40 per person — Dates Available — Offered Sept. 27th — Nov. 2nd, 2024. — Appropriate For — Our guests who would like to explore “Blood Prison” but have sensitivity to light and/or sound will enjoy this tour experience. Ages 8+ only. — Keep In Mind — Content Warning: There will be blood, gore, mannequin nudity, and disturbing scenes. Participants must be 8 years of age or older due to this tour’s sensitive subject matter.  — Discounts — $5 off for Military, Seniors, & Students

— The Experience — Presented in American Sign Language (ASL), our “Hollywood Meets History” tour experience allows you to step into the storied world of the reformatory and delve into its history both as a prison and the shooting location for 1994’s acclaimed film, The Shawshank Redemption. — Ticket Price — $40 per person — Dates Available — The 1st and 3rd weekends of most months throughout the year with the exception of Labor Day — Nov. 17th due to “Blood Prison” scheduling. — Appropriate For — Our guests who communicate through sign language. All ages. — Keep in mind — There is no audibly spoken component for this tour. It is presented in ASL only. If you are not fluent in ASL, please plan to take the Hollywood Meets History tour to receive the same information verbally. — Discounts — $5 off for Military, Seniors, & Students

• Explore the Reformatory independently at your own pace.
• Learn about the history of the facility and its many Hollywood and paranormal connections through a personal audio guide, which works in conjunction with our self-guided tours.
• Visit the North Central Ohio Industrial Museum, included as part of the self-guided tour. (For more information about NCOIM, please visit their webpage at ncoim.org)
• Audio can be added to any self-guided tour for $5 per person.
• Reservations not required for the self-guided tour.
• Tickets are always available at our front desk and never sell out.
• Ghost hunting and ghost hunting equipment are prohibited during the daytime. Please click our site’s Paranormal tab to learn when they are permitted.
• Tour Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
• The self-guided tour route is modified and the North Central Ohio Industrial Museum is completely closed from Labor Day through November 17th because of our Blood Prison Haunted House setup. A $6 discount will be offered on self-guided tickets during this time.
• From Labor Day through November 17th, guided tours remain 90-minutes long, but there is no access to solitary confinement, the ground floor of the cell blocks, the showers, or the bullpen. If you want full access to the tour route, please plan to visit the Reformatory outside of this window.
• $30 per person.
• $5 discount for students, seniors, and military.

• Starting at $500 per group of up to 10 guests.
• Requires two weeks of advance notice to book.
• November-March private guided tours can be scheduled for 11:30 AM or 2:30 PM, Thursday-Sunday.
• April-October private guided tours can be scheduled for 11:30 AM or 2:30 PM, Monday-Friday. We do not offer private guided tours on the weekends during our summer months.
• Call or email Derek Wilson to schedule or for more information at (419) 522-2644 or [email protected].

Tour Season

TOUR SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall*, Winter

April 1st – October 31st 11AM – 4PM Open: 7 Days a Week 

November 1st – March 31st  11AM – 4PM Open:  Thursday – Sunday 

CLOSED FOR TOURS No tours will be offered on the following dates in 2024: March 31st, May 27th, July 4th, July 15th-22nd, September 2nd, November 28th, and December 23rd-January 2nd.

*Subject to change*

STUDENT, SENIOR, AND MILITARY DISCOUNTS A $5.00 discount will be given to students, senior citizens ages 55-or-older, and any member of the military or military veteran. Children 6-and-under receive free self-guided tours. Note: This discount is only valid on full-price tickets and does not apply to seasonal pricing (i.e. from September through November) .*

SAME DAY DISCOUNT We offer same day discounts for multiple tours. A second tour on the same day is only $20 per person! 

PURCHASE A GUIDED TOUR, GET A COMPLIMENTARY SELF-GUIDED TOUR Admission to our guided tour also includes complimentary access to the self-guided tour route.

PRESERVATION SOCIETY DISCOUNT Members of the Preservation Society receive a discount on guided tours and free self-guided tours.

*Adjusted tours only from Labor Day through November 17th. Due to the Blood Prison Haunted House setup, which is in place during this time, several areas of the building will be unavailable for touring, including solitary confinement, the bullpen, the ground level of the cell blocks, and the showers. During this time there is a $6 discount on self-guided tours, while guided tours remain full price and include tours of additional areas.

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Ohio's Underrated State Park Offers A Unique DIY Tour Of Its Vibrant Fall-Hued Hills

In recent years, Ohio has become the butt of quite a few jokes with people taking to social media to lovingly bash this Midwestern state. However, what you may not know about Ohio is that despite the memes, it actually has a lot to offer especially when it comes to travel. In fact, the Buckeye State contains many underrated destinations like Deer Creek State Park — which is a slice of outdoor paradise  – and Cuyahoga National Park which is a great location to check out stunning Midwestern waterfalls and is one of the best national parks in America for viewing fall foliage . But, when it comes to seeing the changing leaves, if you are looking for a unique way to experience autumn in the rolling hills of Ohio, then we recommend heading over to Mohican State Park for a fall foliage tour you can do in your own car.

Located about an hour and 10 minutes north of Columbus, Mohican State Park contains 25 miles of hiking trails and over 1,000 acres of wilderness making it the perfect day trip for nature lovers. Because the forests of Mohican State Park are filled with not only pines but also trees like maples, beech, and sycamores in autumn, the entire forest becomes a stunning array of colorful foliage. While you can hike the trails to take in the crisp autumn air and brilliant fall landscape of Mohican State Park, another way to make sure you see everything the park has to offer is to stop at all the major overlooks and viewing points in the park on your own DIY driving tour.

When and how to drive through Mohican State Park for the fall foliage

Mohican State Park has multiple entrances, is easily accessible from both Route 71 and Route 62, and has multiple park roads connecting overlooks and scenic viewpoints making it a great candidate for a DIY driving tour. As one reviewer on TripAdvisor noted, driving through Mohican State Park is a good way to experience it because, "Within less than 10 miles of each other, you can visit the Mohican Lodge & Restaurant, Pleasant Hill & Charles Mill Dams, [and] the historic Mohican covered bridge." If you have time, there are also more beautiful locations in the park that you can add to the list including the Mohican Fire Tower. This fire tower is the second tallest in Ohio standing at an elevation of around 1,360 feet and gets you above the treeline, so you can take in the surrounding views of rolling hills covered in red, yellow, and orange leaves. You can also add in other gorgeous viewing spots like the Clear Fork Gorge, the North Shelterhouse, Discovery Forest, and the Wolf Creek Grist Mill.

Of course, if you want to get the best views of the colorful autumn trees, you need to hit the state park at the correct time. Typically, Mohican State Park sees its best and brightest fall colors in October, with the colors usually peaking around the second week of the month. 

What else to see and do in Mohican State Park

Another great reason to take a day trip to Mohican State Park is that there is plenty to do in the park itself and in the surrounding area. For one, on your DIY driving tour, you could always stop and get out for a quick hike through the beautiful Mohican-Memorial State Forest. The most popular hikes in the park according to AllTrails are the Covered Bridge, Lyons Falls Loop, and the Gorge Overlook Loop. You can also explore the park on horseback, mountain bike, or via boat by renting a canoe and floating down the Mohican River.

If you want to make your visit to Mohican State Park more than a day trip, then consider booking a six-person lakeside cabin, or you can reserve a campsite in the park. If you'd like to stay in a hotel, you can stay at the onsite Mohican Lodge or head to the nearby town of Loudonville where you can book a room at a reliable chain hotel or go for something more interesting like Landoll's Mohican Castle or a whimsical cottage on a pond at Spruce Hill Inn.

If you are in a Halloween mood, head to the nearby town of Perrysville to check out the Mohican Haunted Schoolhouse. Mohican State Park is also located on the border of Holmes County which contains a large Amish community that offers plenty of interesting things to do from shopping for handmade furniture to arts and crafts.

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Need plans? Check out these 10 cool events in Columbus and central Ohio

This weekend sees the return of three events that will feed attendees in different ways. Gospel giant Kirk Franklin's "Reunion Tour" will provide food for the spirit, the Serbian Festival will offer food for the belly and the mental wellness-focused ResiFest! will offer food for the mind and soul.

Thursday is the first anniversary of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks’ being named to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Celebratory events include an open-to-the-public commemoration for the Great Circle Earthworks and Octagon Earthworks with speakers, tours, food trucks and more.

Additionally, neo-soul pioneer Meshell Ndegeocello will present "No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin," her paean to the late author-activist on Sunday at Mershon Auditorium.

There's more music, plus theater, art exhibits, comedy heading your way, and you can read about it all below. If you'd like these events delivered to your inbox each week, sign up for the  Life in the 614 newsletter .

Kirk Franklin brings back 'Reunion Tour' with new lineup of performers

Twenty-time Grammy-winning gospel singer-songwriter, choir director and producer Kirk Franklin , who brought his "Reunion Tour" to Columbus last year, will return with a new slate of co-headliners at Nationwide Arena at 8 p.m. Thursday.

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He'll be joined by noted gospel artists Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, The Clark Sisters and special guest Kierra Sheard-Kelly.

Franklin was one of the inaugural inductees into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame when it was established in 2021.

Tickets start at $39.50. ( ticketmaster.com )

Available Light's 'Lunch Bunch' to open for three-weekend run

In its latest offering, Available Light Theatre will demonstrate how small moments of joy can change our perspective in times of hopelessness and chaos — through food. In "Lunch Bunch," seven beleaguered public defenders use their weekly shared lunches as respite from their punishing caseloads.

Up and coming: Three shows highlight Available Light Theatre's new season coming to Columbus

The play will open at 8 p.m. Thursday in Studio Two Theatre of the Riffe Center, 77 S. High St.

Other performances will be at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 3-5, and 2 p.m. Sept. 29. There will be a talkback after all Thursday and Friday shows.

Tickets start at $25. ( avltheatre.com , cbus.com )

Serbian Festival to be highlighted by cultural food, music and dance

The grounds of St. Stevan of Dechani Serbian Orthodox Church, 1840 N. Cassady Ave., will be transformed into a Serbian village where traditional cuisine, music, dancing and more will be offered this weekend.

The Serbian Festival, which will take place from 5-10 p.m. Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, will also feature activities for children and Saturday church tours.

Admission is $5 for ages 18 and older; those 17 and younger are admitted for free. ( columbusserbianfestival )

Ceremony to mark anniversary of Earthworks as UNESCO World Heritage site

Thursday marks one year since the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks’ inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List , the only Ohio site on the list. The anniversary will be celebrated by the Ohio History Connection and the National Park Service at their sites in Licking, Ross and Warren counties.

A commemoration for the Great Circle Earthworks and Octagon Earthworks is set for 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Great Circle, 455 Hebron Road, Heath. The program will include speakers and a plaque unveiling.

Other activities will include guided tours of the Great Circle, a remnant walking tour, atlatl and earthwork-building demonstrations, crafts and more. Food trucks will be onsite.

Admission is free and no registration is required. ( bit.ly/3ztYqRH )

Exhibition to spotlight art of New Yorker cartoonist Barbara Shermund

Beginning Saturday, more than 100 works by trailblazing feminist cartoonist Barbara Shermund, one of the first women cartoonists for The New Yorker magazine, will be on display at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E. Main St., Lancaster.

The exhibition is curated by Caitlin McGurk, curator of comics and cartoon art at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum and an associate professor at the Ohio State University. McGurk will give a curator talk a 2 p.m. Sunday.

"Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund" runs through Dec. 29. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Admission is free. ( decartsohio.org )

ResiFest! back to promote mental and holistic wellness through the arts

ResiFest! is returning for its second year to unite the community in building mental health resilience through the arts, connection and holistic wellness. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Boardman Arts Park, 154 W. William St., Delaware.

In addition to live music on two stages, food trucks, artisan vendors and mental health resources, there will be a raffle with prizes including a Nashville Guitar Works acoustic guitar.

New this year is the Ampersand Essential Oils Restoration Station, where attendees can experience restorative services such as Reiki, guided meditation, massage therapy, personalized essential oils and more.

Admission is free. ( resifest.com )

Meshell Ndegeocello to pay homage to James Baldwin in 'No More Water'

Meshell Ndegeocello, who helped ignite the neo-soul movement, incorporates a vast array of genres in her music, including soul, jazz, rock, funk, reggae and hip-hop, as heard on hits like "Wild Night," her duet with John Mellencamp.

The Ohio State University Office of Academic Affairs and the Wexner Center for the Arts will welcome the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, bassist and poet to Mershon Auditorium, 1871 N. High St. at 7 p.m. Sunday.

In "No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin," Ndegeocello will pay musical tribute to the late author, with inspiration from his revolutionary essays on race relations, "The Fire Next Time."

Tickets are $40 for the general public, $30 for Wex members and adults 55 and older, and $15 for college students and youth 18 and younger. ( bit.ly/4gmvvjb )

Science and psychedelics to meet in Shane Mauss' set at Funny Bone

Comedian and frequent podcast guest Shane Mauss will bring his trademark combo of humor mixed with a vast knowledge of science and psychedelics to Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Center, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Billed as "a one-of-a-kind immersive psychedelic comedy experience," the 44-year-old's "A Better Trip" show is accompanied by striking visual displays and animations.

Tickets are $25. ( columbus.funnybone.com )

'TH13TEEN' showcases painting series and spoken word by theartofmann

"TH13TEEN," a series of paintings and a spoken-word collage film by local artist theartofmann, is on view through Oct. 4 at Secret Studio, 503 W. Walnut St., in the Franklinton Arts District.

theartofmann's work, previously featured in a solo exhibition at the Schumacher Gallery, is part of the corporate collection at EMH&T in New Albany and was featured in the 2010 Edward Zwick rom-com "Love and Other Drugs."

Visits to Secret Studio are currently by appointment only. (614-725-1310, [email protected] )

The Get Up Kids to give fans 'Something to Write Home About'

The Get Up Kids, whose blend of power pop, alt-rock and punk-influence bands such as Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance, will headline a show at 8 p.m. Tuesday at TempleLive at the Columbus Athenaeum, 32 N. Fourth St. The Smoking Popes will open.

Get spots for the show: Columbus natives Twenty One Pilots coming to Columbus soon. Tickets still available

The Get Up Kids are touring in support of the 25th anniversary reissue of their widely acclaimed album, "Something to Write Home About," which came out digitally last month. A physical release is set for Sept. 20.

Tickets start at $29. ( ticketmaster.com )

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When Gianna Clemente was first introduced to golf as a toddler, the stakes were not quite as high as the LPGA.

Range sessions with her father, Patrick, included friendly wagers over a bag of M&Ms or a Snickers.

“She grew up on the golf course. It’s in the family to be at the club all the time,” said Patrick, who played college golf at Youngstown State. “We tried to keep it fun.”

Patrick had no idea his daughter would show the strive and passion to become a rising star in the sport. He’s been able to see every step of the journey pulling double duty as dad and caddie.

“Golf started as something that I just wanted to be around my dad,” Clemente said. “Deep down, he loves caddying. He wants to be out here just as much as I do.”

‘There was this drive and fire’

March 23, 2024; Graniteville, S.C., USA; Gianna Clemente, of Fla., examines her ball on the 9th green during the final round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale/THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE-USA TODAY Network

Clemente, 16, is the top-ranked amateur in the Rolex AJGA Rankings. She won the American Junior Golf Association’s Mizuho Americas Open in May and helped lead Team USA to the U.S. Ping Junior Solheim Cup title Sept. 10. She received a sponsor invite to the Kroger Queen City Championship this week at TPC River’s Bend in Maineville, her sixth career LPGA Tour event.

In 2022, Clemente played in the inaugural Kroger Queen City Championship at Kenwood Country Club at 14 years old, becoming just the second player ever (Hee-Won Han) to Monday qualify for three consecutive LPGA events.

This time around, there’s no early-week pressure as she’s secured a spot in the field amongst the game’s best.

“Just to be on tour, week to week like this, this has been my dream since I was a little kid,” Clemente said in her pre-tournament press conference Tuesday.

It’s a dream that began with countless hours with dad between Squaw Creek and Avalon Lakes Golf Course in Trumbull County. Other sports like gymnastics and softball didn’t stick the way golf did. By the age of 10, she had won two major junior championships. At 11, she qualified for the U.S. Women’s Amateur and wasn’t fazed by the slew of cameras and media attention that came along with it.

“There was just this drive and fire. It was almost like she liked that attention. I thought that was a little unique,” Patrick said. “Everybody is nervous, but I thought the way she handled being put on that stage at a really young stage was different.”

‘I try not to be dad at all’

Gianna Clemente of the United States reacts with her caddie Patrick Clemente after saving par on the No. 9 green during round two of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur at Champions Retreat Golf Club, Thursday, April 4, 2024. David Paul Morris/Augusta National

The journey has been a process for Patrick, too. Trying to juggle the roles of dad and caddie was a hard hurdle to clear early on. He started as Clemente’s swing coach, but knew she had to pave her own way eventually.

“As a family and a support system, we’re smart enough to know that she needs to make her own path,” he said.

The secret? Patrick doesn’t let the dad role come out at all inside the ropes. In addition to a full-time swing coach, Clemente is coached by Jorge Parade from Liberty National. Patrick has backed out of anything swing-related and is focused on a game management role from the bag.

“Somehow, we’ve found a way to compartmentalize a little bit,” Patrick said. “On the course, if dad comes out, it doesn’t work. It’s knowing when to let her be or walk 50 yards ahead to let her work with a coach while I stay out of the way. That’s a healthy thing. Somehow, we still get along.”

‘This is his dream, too’

Gianna Clemente smiles while walking to the hole eight tee box during the second round of the 2023 U.S. Women’s Amateur at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles, Calif. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. (James Gilbert/USGA)

When she first qualified for the Canadian Women’s Open in 2022, Clemente stepped on the putting green for the first time and was somewhat star-struck.

“I had no idea what I was doing,” she laughed.

Clemente has pictures with the likes of Morgan Pressel, Paula Reto and Lexi Thompson from her days with dad at the Dana Open in Toledo. When she found herself playing against her idols, nerves were initially at an all-time high.

“It takes time for those (nerves) to wear off,” Clemente said.

It’s all part of the gig now for both Clemente and Patrick. She dreamed of teeing it up with the best women’s golfers on the planet. He never thought he’d caddie at places like Augusta National.

“It’s amazing for me but I know it’s even cooler for him,” Clemente said. “This is his dream, too.”

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Still, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish historian Philip Bak believes both are hidden gems of the city.

Bak, along with other members of both congregations, will host a Hidden Treasures tour of both churches on Sept. 24.

The free event will be a guided tour of both churches, he said, meant to showcase what makes each of the buildings special.

“We’re going to have a tour of important and interesting artifacts, and artistic items of the two churches,” Bak said. “It’s a chance for people to see them, because maybe some people have stopped going to church or haven’t been in our churches ever.”

The tour also showcase the numerous religious artifacts and relics of the churches, Bak said.

Each building has a rich history that even some within the city of Lorain are not aware of, he said.

“It’s interesting to me,” Bak said. “Both of these churches have been in Lorain for a long time.

“But, you can talk to people in suburbs of Lorain that don’t even know these churches exist, they haven’t been in them, they haven’t heard of them.”

“We want to have people see them. There’s a lot of great artwork in both buildings, and they want to share that with the community.”

Bak said he especially is looking forward to seeing the interior of St. Peter’s Church.

As a historian for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, he said he wants to learn about other parishes in the area.

“I don’t know much about their artwork,” Bak said of St. Peter’s. “I’ve seen it, but I don’t know the history behind (the artwork).”

The appeal of the churches and their artwork can even reach those who are not particularly religious, he said.

Bak encourages any member of the community with an interest in artwork or architecture, to attend the free event as well.

“I would think that people like to see beautiful things no matter what,” he said. “Even if they (don’t) have a religious background, the stained glass windows, they are fabulous.

“The altars are magnificent pieces of woodwork that can’t be created today. St. Peter’s has more modern artwork (as well).”

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The five-time Grammy nominee will tour in support of his seventh album, About a Woman . The singer most recently visited the Queen City for a charity concert at Great American Ballpark, in August of this year.

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