Top 10 Reasons to come to Gallery Hop this Saturday, March 3rd

Top 10 Reasons to come to Gallery Hop this Saturday, March 3rd...

Reason #1  24th Annual Arnold Sports Festival - Columbus Convention Center Join us in the Short North Arts District during Gallery Hop for some one-of-a-kind people watching as the Arnold Sports Festival takes over the Convention Center.  Click here for Arnold Sports Festival info including what's new in 2012.

Reason #2 Tomorrow's Antiques Grand Opening -   15 E 2nd Avenue Come check out the newest business to hit the Short North! Tomorrow's Antiques celebrates their Grand Opening event from 4-10pm during Gallery Hop. Experience the latest pieces from this unique retail workshop. They'll be firing up the Victrola, player piano, vintage radios, and will also have live music. Drinks available! Learn more about Tomorrow's Antiques

Reason #3       Brothers Drake 1 year Anniversary - 26 E Fifth Ave This Saturday marks ONE YEAR since Brothers Drake Meadery opened their doors in the Short North - WOW!   Thanks to Columbus and all you beautiful mead drinkers! Join the crew for music, complimentary snacks, the new art for the month: 3pm-6pm Heather Beers and Stan Smith - Casual Classical 9pm-1am Playhouse - Electronica / House / Jazz See who's coming!

Reason #4 Short North Stage - 1187 N High St   The amazingly popular Short North Stage show The Marvelous Wonderettes celebrates their finale this weekend. Don't miss your chance to see this captivating performance!  Click here for showtimes and ticket information

Reason #4 Studios on High Gallery - 686 N High St "A Celebration of Color!" Richly colored fabrics from exotic locations and brightly colored glass and ceramic pieces are the materials of artists JacQui Bledsoe (handbag designer) and Joan Selle Zeller (sculptor). Both artists are energized by the hues they use and create works that celebrate color. We look forward to seeing you Saturday at Gallery Hop!

Reason #5  Image Optical Art Show - 846 N High St Image Optical hosts Kate Sweeney's 365 show this Saturday during Gallery Hop from 6-10pm. Snacks & drinks provided, stop in to see this unique photography.  Learn more about the show

Reason #7  Rivet Gallery-15th Annual CCAD Art of Illustration 1200 N High St   Columbus College of Art and Design annually hosts a school-wide art competition called the Art of Illustration. The AOI competition is held in January and juried thereafter by a panel of professional local illustrators. The exhibition of chosen works will be on display at Rivet during the month of March beginning on Gallery Hop Saturday from 7-10pm Click here for additional info

Reason #8 Marcella's Ristorante - 615 N High St Head to Marcella's during your Gallery Hopping for a drink and a bite to eat this Saturday. With over 50 wines to choose from and the best Italian food in town be sure to make this one of your stops. Marcella's welcomes Arnold Sports fans with extended hours all weekend long! Click here for hours & specials

Reason #9 ROY G BIV Gallery - 997 N High St Angie Zielinski & Christopher Greathouse  Opening Saturday during Gallery Hop at 7pm.  This Exhibition supported in part by Idaho Commission on the Arts.  See all the details on facebook.

Reason #10 Bodega - 1044 N High St Fun, casual atmosphere with a patio!  Diverse menu & diverse selection of beer on tap. Stop in during your Gallery Hop stroll for a Yuengling Traditional Lager pint for $3.50!