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Go behind the scenes in Columbus to learn about some of the best-kept secrets of things to see and do….and meet the people that make it happen.
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Inside the 2024 U.S. Figure Skating Championships: Olympian Brian Boitano
Taking place in January 2024 in Columbus, hear all about the U.S. Figure Skating Championships from famed Olympian Brian Boitano! He shares his excitement for the competition – and his role at the event – as well as his memories from his own days skating and all the amazing things to look forward to at the Championships in Columbus.
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Inside the 2024 U.S. Figure Skating Championships: Why Skating is Coming to Columbus and Our Local Costume Designer
Go behind-the-scenes of the 2024 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, coming to Columbus in January of 2024. Linda Logan, CEO and President of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission, shares the history and behind-the-scenes work to secure the Championships for Columbus and to make them an unforgettable experience. And hear from Austin Tootle, fashion designer and CCAD grad, about his career and how he became the costume designer for a competitor in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
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Celebrate Columbus: Inside the Short North Holiday Hop and Easton Town Center's Holiday Happenings
Dive into Columbus' favorite holiday traditions! Get tips on how to experience the Hop's exciting offerings this year, the history of this well-loved event and more from Betsy Pandora, Short North Alliance Executive Director. Then, get an insider’s peek on what to see and do at Easton Town Center for the holidays with the family from Marketing Director Emily Garvey and Sr. Brand Experience Manager Meredith Leighton.
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Celebrate Columbus: Behind-the-Scenes of Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Celebrate Columbus’ favorite holiday traditions by heading behind-the-scenes at Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo, a beloved experience with millions of lights and tons of festivities. You'll hear about the first years and history of Wildlights from Donivan Harkness, the Zoo's ground maintenance manager (who has long been instrumental toWildlights), and Sarah Cornell, the events and promotions coordinator, on what it takes to get Wildlights up and running.
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Celebrate Columbus: Inside Dickens of a Christmas and the Streizelmarkt
Get ready to explore Columbus' must-see holiday events this season. Go behind the scenes of the Ohio History Connection's Dickens of a Christmas and German Village's iconic Streizelmarkt with history, fun facts and all the details on what it takes to execute these classic experiences.
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Celebrate Columbus: Inside The Nutcracker with BalletMet
Celebrate the holiday season in Columbus by going behind-the-scenes of the community’s favorite experiences and events. Dive into the secrets and stories of BalletMet’s beloved performances of The Nutcracker, and hear dancer David Ward and costume & shoe supervisor Caitlin Headley share what’s special about the holidays and life in Columbus.