Hydraulic fracking is the process by which water is forced deep into shale deposits in order to force out natural gas and oil. This process is more widely known as simply fracking. There are many potential risks involved with this process, as it forces the gas and oil into potential groundwater sources and pollutes drinking water. The Marcellus Shale and the Utica Shale are enormous shale deposits that are located a few thousand feet below the earth’s surface, and they both take up large portions of Ohio.

Artists in Ohio have joined the (more…)

Do you love going to see Broadway musicals? Well, if you are in Columbus, Ohio this season, you are in luck. Columbus has much to offer in the way of Broadway musical this 2012-13 season. Come bring your family and witness all the art and culture Columbus, Ohio has to offer. There are many musicals to see this Broadway season in Columbus, but what are the absolute best musicals of the 2012-13 season, you ask? I will list a few here that I have been personally ecstatic about. The most recent musical debut, Memphis, is playing at the Palace (more…)

Of all the arts and cultural events in Ohio, theater is perhaps the most renowned. Here are a few of our favorite Ohio theaters to take in a show or check out a concert:
Akron Civic Theater: Located in historic downtown Akron, the Civic Theater hosts plays, performances and even live concerts. Flanked by restaurants and bars, all theater-goers need here for a night out is to set their adt columbus ohio alarms, make the short drive then hand over their tickets!
Huron Playhouse: Ohio’s oldest continuing summer theater puts on 5 full time shows in the summer months. Tickets are inexpensive and shows are varied, so get in line for the season’s best shows.
Stuart’s Opera House: Located in Nelsonville, Stuart’s Opera House anchors the downtown area and performs weekly throughout the year. With world-class opera just outside of Columbus, residents in Nelsonville get a bit of culture for an inexpensive price.
Theater is one of Ohio’s biggest industries and with so many great spaces to check out, it’s no wonder! Grab your family and take in a show this summer – the box office is open!

Columbus, Ohio- the Indie Art Capital of the World. From established local favorites in the Short North Arts District to off the beaten path destinations downtown, art enthusiasts of all types can find something to enjoy. If you’re looking for a new venue to visit next time you’re in Columbus, try these local treasures:

Gallery 831- Housed in the ceramic studio Clayspace, Gallery 831 provides a forum for local artists and students to exhibit their work in shows with subject matter ranging from children’s art to (more…)

There are a small handful of beautiful symphonies across Ohio. In the capitol of Ohio, Columbus, the well-known Columbus Symphony Orchestra performs musical programs year-round. The Columbus Symphony orchestra professional performs a variety of pop, classical and family programs along with educational programs and youth orchestras. Perhaps their most popular performance is the annual Holiday Pops. During the holidays the Columbus Symphony orchestra plays festive holiday classics and favorites to enliven the mood of the season.
Lima, Ohio is the home to the Broadway frequented Crouse Performance Hall. The Lima Symphony Orchestra performs beautiful symphonies all year including (more…)

Everyone should visit the art museums of Ohio.

The top art museum in Ohio is the Cleveland Museum of Art, which recently acquired a Pre-Columbian artworks at auction. The museum is most excited about a bag made by the Wari people of Peru, about 750 AD. The bag, which has a long strap and narrow opening, is made of hardened hide, and has the image of a human head. The museum also acquired the most elaborate Wari litter known anywhere in the world. The litter shows a dignitary which sits in a litter carried by four porters who are (more…)

For the Ohioan or Ohio traveller who enjoys a wide range of artistic pursuits, the Columbus Museum of Art is a must-visit destination. 2011 is a great year to visit the Museum for the first time, and even long-time visitors will find something new to explore. The museum recently renovated its Elizabeth M. and Richard M. Ross Building and constructed a new Center for Creativity. The latter site is perfect for both budding artists and parents looking to express their inner Picasso, with special activities that are designed to boost your creative spirits. (more…)

Ohio has spawned musical wonders in a variety of genres. You might not see any of these performers on your local stage anytime soon, but OhioLyric.com would like to take this time to remember some musicians that have since moved away.Steve Arrington started as a member of the Toledo, Ohio lounge band The Murphy’s. He later became a key member (drumming and vocals) for the popular Ohio funk band Slave, which had several hits including “Just a Touch of Love” and “Watching You.” He later went on to a solo career. (more…)

Few people capture the feel of Cleveland like Richard “Dick” Feagler, who started writing his column in 1970 and continued (across several papers) until 2009. The Plain Dealer hosted the longest run of the column, starting in 1993however, he started off in the now-defunct Cleveland Press. Ohio drama fans may know him best for the local stage production of “Christmas at Aunt Ida’s,” which was based off one of his columns and was performed in 2006 and 2007 at the Bay Village Huntington Playhouse. Taking place the year after World War II, “Aunt Ida’s” is the Christmas story of Feagler’s experiences in a household of women, and how some traditions survive despite the horrors of war. (more…)

No matter what era of music floats your boat, the Columbus Symphony has something to offer. For example, on October 16 conductor Michael Erickson is conducting hits by the Lettermen, the male vocal trio that started performing in 1959 and has had 16 singles hit the top 10 since then, including “Put Your Head on my Shoulder,” “Shangri-La,” and “When I Fall In Love.”The week after that, conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni shows us the truth of the old adage “If it ain’t baroque, don’t play it”or something like that. Punning aside, the symphony will be performing pieces by Vivaldi, Handel, Bach, Stravinsky, and even the ubiquitous Pachelbel’s Canon. (more…)