Background Lux Mundi is the giant Jesus statue at Solid Rock Church near Monroe, Ohio. It was built as the replacement for the church’s earlier “King of Kings” statue, better known as “Touchdown Jesus,” which was destroyed by lightning and fire in 2010. The new statue, unveiled in 2012, is about 52 feet tall and…
London Arts Center
Background The London Arts Center in London, Ohio, operates as the public face of the London Visual Arts Guild (LVAG), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed to promote visual art and art education throughout London and Madison County. The guild traces its roots to a group of local artists who organized around 2008; it later obtained its…
Alley Island 2025
Background Alley Islands 2025 is a community street festival in Columbus’s Discovery District, organized by Blockfort Gallery and Studios. The event centers on murals, music, and public art, with multiple performances across the day alongside poetry, comedy, storytelling, and visual experiences. It also features local artists, crafters, food trucks, breweries, and open gallery/studio spaces, making…
President Warren G Harding Memorial
A quick stop at US President Warren G harding Memorial and Tomb.
Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consulation
Background The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio, is a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Consolation. Originally established as a parish church in the late 1860s, it took on its Marian title after local faithful, inspired by…
Ohio School of Falconry – Feather and Fur Workshop
Background From the Ohio School of Falconry Website: Join The Ohio School of Falconry for this once in a lifetime opportunity as we team up with the Ohio Canid Center to present a very special “UP CLOSE IN YOUR VIEWFINDER 2.0: Feather and Fur” at beautiful Camp Mary Orton in Columbus, Ohio. Photographers of all…
Kingwood Center
Background Kingwood Center is a historic estate and public garden located in Mansfield, Ohio. Built in the early 20th century by businessman Charles K. King, the property showcases a grand Italianate-style mansion surrounded by meticulously landscaped grounds. Over the years, the estate transitioned from a private residence to a public garden, preserving many original design…
