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'My New Haircut' comes to campus bar - Arts

'My New Haircut' comes to campus bar - Arts

Brett Tietjen, star of the "My New Haircut" YouTube video, said he grew up on Long Island surrounded by obnoxious, conceited, steroid-taking, vain men who treated women like pieces of meat.

"Those characters are everywhere," he said.

Soon, they became the basis for his wildly popular Internet video that is taking college campuses by storm.

The "jacked and tanned" Tietjen will appear tonight at McFadden's Saloon, located in the South Campus Gateway, to promote the "Skanks and Broskis Tour" which includes Tietjen and Mike Allen, the co-star of the video. Their show includes drinking contests and costumes.

"We want to get the crowd involved," Tietjen said.

The tour will kick off McFadden's new Wednesday "College Night" promotion, with a theme night once a month. Anyone 18 and older is welcome.

"Unless I'm dressed up no one notices me," Tietjen said.

In the video, Tietjen parodies a self-absorbed meathead, who is all about popping his collar, chugging a Jagerbomb and showing off his new haircut.

This is a stereotype he said "everyone can relate to." "It's fun to poke fun at those kinds of people," Tietjen said.

Tietjen, a TV production and communication graduate of the New York Institute of Technology, is focused on using new media.

"I think it shows the growth of the Internet," he said. "I believe in 10 years, TV is going to be dead, everything is going to be Internet-based."

Although he studied dramatics at film school, "My New Haircut" was one of Tietjen's early attempts at doing sketch comedy. He is making a documentary and trying to produce a full feature for "My New Haircut" and hopes to be completed with it by the summer.

"Using YouTube and the Internet to promote and create a full feature is really revolutionary," Tietjen said. "You have to come with a buzz ... using YouTube and other new media help to create that buzz."

Many college students across the nation have caught on to the hype and have created their own versions of "My New Haircut," such as the Asian and Jewish editions.

"I personally love it when people remake the video," Tietjen said. "I'd love to meet all of those kids who do it."

Whitney Miller can be reached at miller.3859@osu.edu.

'10 Items or Less' enters second season - Arts

'10 Items or Less' enters second season - Arts

The second season of "10 Items or Less" premiered Tuesday night and according to two of the stars, Ingrid will make out with just about everybody and Carl the maintenance man will get into krumping.

"I made out with everybody ... I've kissed every guy on the cast," said Kirsten Gronfield, who plays Ingrid, a courtesy counter greeter at Greens and Grains, the supermarket where the largely improvised show takes place.

The comedy series on Turner Broadcasting System explores the quirky lives of the Greens and Grains employees by combining improvisation with a loose script.

In the first episode, the Greens and Grains crew are taken hostage by a pair of robbers. Heroics, surprising romance and forgotten loyalty soon follow. The two were in Columbus Monday night for a screening of the second season premiere at The Hills Market.

In an interview with The Lantern, Bob Clendenin, who plays Carl, the goofy but sweet maintenance man, and Gronfield, who plays the quirky, soft-spoken Ingrid, described what it's like to be part of an improvised series.

"It's just like playing pretend," Gronfield said.

Gronfield and Clendenin are no amateurs when it comes to improvisation. Clendenin played Dr. Zelter on "Scrubs" and Gronfield was a member of the cast of the Secret Improv Society.

They said the atmosphere of the "10 Items or Less" set is full of creative energy and the cast members love coming to work.

"It's fantastic; it's a total dream job," Gronfield said.

"None of the cast members were wackadoodles," Clendenin said.

Everyone on the cast and crew are great "even the caterers were awesome," he said.

Viewers will begin to see a change in the cast's performance this season.

"I think we're better as a cast than we were the first year," Clendenin said. "We got to know each other better and we listen more because you know it's improvised."

"We just had a lot more time to grow and learn more about everyone's quirky relationships," Gronfield said.

Viewers will not only see a change in the cast but in the story plots as well. The story ideas were "really fun stories that gave us a lot to chew on and work with," Clendenin said.

Season two is packed with tons of excitement and special moments for both Clendenin and Gronfield. Clendenin describes Gronfield's behavior as "Macktastic," referring to her promiscuous lips. Carl even experiments with "krunking," which, Clendenin described as his version of "krumping," - a new form of street dancing.

"People are going to be able to identify with every single person they see in the cast," Clendenin said. "Watch it ... my marriage depends on it." "

Please watch the show to save Bob's marriage," Gronfield said.

"10 Items or Less" airs every Tuesday at 11p.m. on TBS.

Whitney Miller can be reached at miller.3859@osu.edu.

High St. bar goes 18-up - Arts

High St. bar goes 18-up - Arts

There was a line out the door into High Street Wednesday when McFadden's hosted its first "college night" for those ages 18 and over.

"It was awesome, we had a really good crowd," said Jason Labadie, general manager of McFadden's. "People that wouldn't normally get the chance to experience McFadden's, got to come in."

The 18-plus night will become a regular feature at McFadden's "for the time being," Labadie said.

Although there are a few bars including Ledo's and Panini's that have been 18-plus for several years, no other 21-plus campus bars are going to be catering to those under the legal drinking age.

"There is a lot of great risk," said Kent Zoellner, general manager for Skye Bar, which is also located in the Gateway.

The Skye Bar does not plan on catering to the 18-plus crowd. ChristyTerwilliger, marketing and event coordinator for the Skye Bar, does not think the new 18-plus night will effect business.

"We really only pay attention to our market, if it works out well for them I think thats great," Terwilliger said.

McFadden's also recognizes the risks of inviting underage students.

"Fake IDs and stuff like that, those are a reality," Labadie said. "Our bar and security staff are trained to look for those kinds of things."

"Their choices for entertainment are limited right now," Labadie said.

Some 21-plus students do not agree with having 18-plus bars.

"There is an immature atmosphere as opposed to a mature atmosphere," said Mariah Linkhart, an undergad in natural resources.

"I think it's a really good idea, it will definitly bring a lot more business," said Marina Tripodis, an undergrad in communication. "There are no other choices really except for Panini's."

"We want to give students a chance to meet some new people they probably have not met before," Labadie said.

Whitney L.B. Miller can be reached at miller.3859@osu.edu.

Student plans 'Super Sweet 21' birthday party - Arts

Student plans 'Super Sweet 21' birthday party - Arts

It is not unusual for the Drexel Gateway Theater to rent out its Event Place for business meetings, fraternity parties and movie premiere events. However, what is unusual is throwing a blowout birthday party for a typical Ohio State student.

"You only turn 21 once," said Brimaly Snipes, a junior in communication, who turned 21 on Jan. 10.

Snipes is having an extravagant 21st birthday party inspired by MTV's "My Super Sweet 16" Saturday night. She rented out the second floor of the theater, hired a DJ and even flew in a performer in hopes of creating "one of the craziest events to hit the Columbus area."

Snipes was reluctant to reveal the total cost of the big night.

"I'd rather people not know how much I paid," Snipes said.

Snipes said she watched a lot of MTV, referring to the popular show "My Super Sweet 16," a behind the scenes look into the preparation of the lavish birthday parties thrown by privileged young girls. Snipes got her inspiration and ideas for the party, including having a performer and a big birthday cake, from the show.

"It's gonna be big," Snipes said.

Some students agree with Snipes' rather large idea.

"I think it would be really fun," said Emily Stang, a freshman in communication. "It's something different than what usually goes on around here."

Not all students are as excited as Stang about the event.

"I don't know her, so I wouldn't go for her if I went. I would go just to have fun," said Erica McCulley, a sophomore in finance.

Despite the fact that she has never had a party this big before, Snipes is expecting a turnout of 200 to 400 guests.

"There is a guest list, but it shouldn't be a problem for people to get in." "I've been planning it for a month now," Snipes said.

Creating such a huge event takes preparation and finesse. Snipes said "finding a location, a performer and kind of setting a budget," were all obstacles to overcome.

"I looked at places like Buffalo Wild Wings and Panini's," Snipes said. "The Gateway had everything, and worked with me."

The Black Clark Kent, a local hip hop group of OSU students, will be the opening act for the featured artist of the evening, Terrific, a rap and dance artist from the Washington, D.C., area.Snipes is calling the event " The Sexiest Saturday Night." it will begin at 10 p.m., admission is free before 11 and $3 for the rest of the night.

"I don't think it would be unusual to throw a huge party, especially when I go to a huge school, " Snipes said.

Whitney Miller can be reached at miller.3859@osu.edu.

Dancer stilts her way to show - Arts

Dancer stilts her way to show - Arts

Many dancers and choreographers dream of the chance to showcase their talents on national television. One of the largest arenas to display such talent is NBC's hit competition series "America's Got Talent."

Unlike the majority of contestants who appear on the show, Kristina Isabelle, artistic director and founder of Columbus' HighJinks Dance Company, was recently invited to audition for season three.

"I'm not sure how they found me; I couldn't believe it," Isabelle said.

HighJinks started in 2001 and is known for hallmark stilt dancing and cirque-infused pieces. It was this quirky style of dancing that got the producers of the show interested in Isabelle.

"Stilts allow you to create these larger than life characters, so we can be pretty outrageous," Isabelle said.

Since the third grade, Isabelle knew she would be a dancer and choreographer.

"It was in me; I would wake up as a kid and dance around and improvise," she said. "I always knew that dancing was my way of expressing myself. I like to tell stories with my dances."

At a young age, Isabelle was influenced by choreographers and companies, such as the Pilobolus Dance Theatre, Bob Fosse and Martha Graham, who used theatrical elements and modern storytelling in their works.

Isabelle was trained at the Juilliard School in New York City and at Ohio State's dance department. She has worked with Ralph Lemon, Doug Varone and Maurice Wainrot and found "stilting" in San Francisco in the late 1990s.

"Once I got on stilts, it was like my whole world opened up," Isabelle said.

Isabelle said she was intrigued with further developing the technique of dancing on stilts.

"Anything I could do on the ground I wanted to do on stilts. I wanted to turn, kick and do partner work."

Dance is not always music inspired. Isabelle's piece titled "Levels and Lines" was inspired by abstract expressionist painter Joan Mitchell.

"She has these colors and lines just darting across these canvases," she said. "I wanted to create this large-scaled moving painting that uses accents of color on the stage."

Pieces such as "Uneven Tango" express the quirkiness in Isabelle's vision.

"I thought it would be funny to see an extremely tall woman dancing with a small man," she said.

The thought of engaging the audience and leaving them on the edge of their seats keeps Isabelle excited about her work.

"I love to dance, and the extra height of stilts adds an exciting daredevil feel as well as creating exciting characters and costumes," she said.

Unlike most contestants on the show who are only there to win $1 million, Isabelle is just excited for the opportunity to share her work with the estimated 11 million viewers.

"They can see what we've been developing on stilts since we've been back in Columbus," she said.

The show allows 60-to 90-second dances. Isabelle plans to bring in her dancers and perform various pieces, such as the "Uneven Tango," one-legged stilt work and maybe even a stilt-trapeze act.

"Everyone I work with is amazing and to be able to showcase that on TV would be nice," Isabelle said.

Isabelle's goals for the future are to continue making exciting dance and stilt work and to share the work with as many people as possible. Isabelle auditions for the show March 17 in Chicago.

Whitney L.B. Miller can be reached at miller.3859@osu.edu.

New TV show searches for students with talent - Arts

New TV show searches for students with talent - Arts

It could be as simple as singing in the shower, dancing on the Oval on the way to class or even juggling apples at breakfast. These are some of the many undiscovered talents Ohio State Buckeyes possess. Buckeye TV Music is hosting its very first contest in hopes of finding the most talented Buckeye at OSU.

"It's a combination of Fox's 'American Idol' and NBC's 'America's Got Talent,'" said Danielle Copp, producer of the new reality show.

All OSU students who feel they have what it takes are encouraged to attend the first taping Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. The second taping will be March 3 at 7 p.m.

There will be a panel of three judges: Manny Wilson, a senior in television production; Robin Zimmerman, a senior in communication and Adam Ross, president and general manager of OHIO.FM.

The judges will vote and determine which contestants move on to the next round. OSU students will also have the chance to judge by going online and voting for their favorite Buckeye performance.

"You can do a lot on the Web site, like read about the judges, vote for your favorite act and watch clips of each performance," Copp said.

The contestant with the most votes online will win an undisclosed grand prize and the title of OSU Talent Search winner.

"Everyone that participates will receive an OSU Talent Search T-shirt, so come out and give it all you got," Copp said.

All OSU students are eligible to participate and must provide their own music or instruments if necessary.

"Bring whatever it is you need to prove that you are the most talented Buckeye," Copp said.

The show airs spring quarter.

Whitney Miller can be reached at miller.3859@osu.edu.

PostSecret founder to give lecture at Ohio State - Arts

PostSecret founder to give lecture at Ohio State - Arts

Residence Halls Advisory Council is hosting An Evening with Frank Warren, founder of PostSecret.com, tonight in room 131 of Hitchcock Hall at 7 p.m. PostSecret is an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on homemade post cards.

"I personally think it is very fascinating," said Fariba Massah, RHAC director of diversity and wellness. "It's something I know other people would enjoy."

Massah, a sophomore in microbiology, said PostSecret is a unique way for Internet users to express themselves amid the range of online forums such as MySpace and other blogs. Ohio State students are encouraged to attend the lecture and hear Warren discuss the PostSecret phenomenon that has captured international attention.

"He will hopefully share his experiences, which could potentially inspire college students," Massah said.

Massah said RHAC has been making big strides in programming and is excited to put on an event such as this, which spreads their name around campus as a large programming organization.

"Surprisingly it wasn't that hard to get Frank Warren to come here," Massah said.

Warren is expected to lecture at multiple schools across the country.

"From what I know he has been very successful at other schools and we anticipate the same here, if not more," Massah said.

Admission is free for OSU students. Warren's books will be available to purchase with BuckID.

"This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet Frank Warren," Massah said. "If you are not familiar with PostSecret this is a great way to get an introduction, and if they are, then they are probably already a fan and will probably already be there."

Whitney L.B. Miller can be reached at miller.3859@osu.edu.

Harlem Gospel Choir brings C-bus to its feet - Arts

Harlem Gospel Choir brings C-bus to its feet - Arts

The Harlem Gospel Choir had Columbus natives on their feet, singing, dancing and rejoicing, Friday night at the Southern Theatre. The 933-seat Southern Theatre was sold out for this event; audience members filed into the space with excitement.

"I'm glad we could get seats because there were so many people," said Charde Deans, a junior in psychology.

The show opened with a choir of nine, dressed in black and red. From the moment they began to sing, audience members rose to their feet and sang along. One high-soprano lead, filled with energy, informed the crowd that they were about to embark on a spiritual journey.

"It was great. They each had their own personality," said Ann Czaplicki, a senior in speech and hearing science.

A subtle tenor sang "I believe I can fly" in a soft, calm and soothing voice. The powerful choir did not need much to get the crowd jumping; a key board and drum set were the only instruments. Choreographed hand movements and audience participation were the key elements to the choir's success. They brought a woman on stage to sing with them and they even came into the crowd to sing a capella.

"I was nervous to go on stage in front of everybody, but learning the Harlem Gospel Shuffle was an experience I would never forget," Deans said.

Some members of the audience, prepared to worship, brought their own tambourines. The choir did popular songs such as "Amazing grace" and "Isn't she lovely." The show ended with an emotional rendition of "I love the lord" and a joyful "Amen."

"The experience reminded me of being at home and going to church with my family. If they ever come again I will definitely be there," Deans said.

Whitney Miller can be reached at miller.3859@osu.edu.

OSU Alum lives Broadway dream - Arts

OSU Alum lives Broadway dream - Arts

For many actors landing a spot on Broadway is a dream, but for Creighton James, an Ohio State alumnus, it has been an overnight dream come true. James received a role as an understudy in the Broadway show "The Homecoming" shortly after receiving his master's degree at New York University.

"I am just lucky enough that it happened in less than five months." James said. "It's something you always think about but a part of you thinks it might never happen."

It is almost impossible to get on Broadway without an extensive background or a good agent, James said adding that it takes some young actors years to even get even an audition.

"I could not imagine anyone without either being very established already or at least having something to get you in the door, and for me it was a masters degree," he said.

James, 32, grew up in Youngstown with a goal of becoming an accomplished actor. After getting his bachelor's degree in theatre at OSU, James and four other OSU alumni started Ensemble Actors Theatre. After two years he left Columbus and began his education at NYU in its fine arts department, which led to a spot on Broadway.

"When I got into NYU I saw I was getting closer," James said. "Wow this might be more than just a dream; this might actually happen."

James has many skills that go beyond acting. He is the author of 10 full-length plays and several shorts produced in New York. James, along with Allyson Morgan, an OSU graduate in theatre, also founded a theater company called New York Theatre Experiment.

"The only way to go about it is to work your ass off, meet people and be likable," James said. "It is by far who you know."

Being a part of different theater companies and having a hardworking management company gave James the opportunity to audition for a lot of great roles. "The Homecoming" features some very prominent actors such as Ian McShane and Michael McKean. James is an understudy for three of the roles. The show will run eight times a week until April 13.

"The show is awesome ... I work with some really brilliant actors," James said.

"The Homecoming" has had some great reviews by the New York Times and the Associated Press.

"I felt a since of accomplishment... I had given myself five years to get onto Broadway and then I was going to give up on New York and move to Los Angeles," James said.

Broadway has been a huge boost to James' career. He has already been offered a role playing Mr. Darby in "Pride and Prejudice" for DIVA, a Theatre company in Rochester, NY.

"Once you have done a Broadway show and have that credit to your name, you can always go off and do something else," James said.

After the "The Homecoming" stops running James will venture to L.A. with plans of pursuing his acting career in television and film. He hopes to land roles that depicts either a heart-felt working class character or one with a harder edge, such as a gangster or a killer. For James it is about longevity.

"Once you get there you want to stay there," James said.

Whitney Miller can be reached at Miller.3859@osu.edu.

C-Note Art Show offers original artwork for $100 - Arts

C-Note Art Show offers original artwork for $100 - Arts

Original artwork can cost thousands of dollars and college students who crave art often don't have that kind of cash. C-Note Art Show is the answer for art-hungry students who want to get their hands on local original pieces.

"Everything is $100, anybody who comes to the show will have confidence that any piece they see will be theirs to take home for only $100," said Ashley Voss, curator for the event. "It's almost like you don't have to think about the price, just how much you love the actual piece," he said.

Voss, also known as "Coreroc" in the art arena, is an urban artist who is into a variety of styles including abstract expressionism.

"We wanted to provide an environment where people were excited to go out and buy artwork," Voss said.

The art show will take place on March 7 and 8 at Junctionview Studios located in the Grandview area. There will be live entertainment provided by Flotation Walls and Livid. This is the first "price point"-themed show in Columbus.

"The show will allow artists to meet the collectors in the middle by coming up with a price that makes almost anyone want to jump in and buy artwork from a local artist," Voss said.

Unlike most gallery showings, C-Note Art Show is not charging an entry fee or commission to have the artists hang their works in the show.

"Everyone is very equal, we wanted to provide artists with a venue to show work no matter the skill level," Voss said. "The pieces hang with no hierarchy next to one another."

The hope is that the event sells more than 500 pieces. With about 135 artists registered so far, Voss said they are close to having that amount available.

"It would be amazing to actually sell 500 pieces of artwork," he said.

A large variety of artists are participating in the show, ranging from high school students to artists that have been active for more than 15 years. One artist in particular that Voss is excited about is Cyrus Fire, a popular local artist.

"Some people who registered caught my attention with their work," Voss said.

There are artists who have never even shown their work before, such as Joseph L. Schmo, a local tattoo artist.

Whitney Miller can be reached at miller.3859@osu.edu.

Video: New program offers free bike rentals - Campus

Video: New program offers free bike rentals - Campus

Getting around campus - and beyond - just got a little easier. Today Ohio Staters, Inc. starts Buckeye Bikes, a pilot bike rental program. Buckeye Bikes is a free bike rental service for students, faculty and staff and is available at the Recreation and Physical Activity Center sports shop.

The program provides bikes to those who do not have their own and was modeled after Colorado State University's Ram Wheels Club. Anyone who is at least 18 with a valid Ohio State recreation sports membership can borrow a bike for up to two days by swiping his or her BuckID and signing a waiver.

"We want students to enjoy the campus while alleviating some congestion," said Lauren Gay, a junior in business marketing and co-chair of Buckeye Bikes.

James Knight, a senior in chemical engineering and co-chair of Buckeye Bikes said their goal was to reach as many students, faculty and staff as possible.

"Hopefully we will have students enjoy the project and have a lot of people riding bikes all over campus," Knight said.

In the pilot stage, the 20 bicycles donated by Schwinn will be available at the RPAC. There are plans to offer bikes at the Jesse Owens North and South facilities and Adventure Recreation Center as well.

"We're starting with just a pilot program to see how students take it, but we hope to expand to the other recreational facilities," said Brianna Jordan, a junior in pharmacy and co-chair of Buckeye Bikes.

The bikes come equipped with locks, and each has its own designated spot on the racks located between Phase 1 and Phase 2 of RPAC.

When asked about the possibility of bikes being stolen, Knight said the group is "keeping faith in the good of humanity."

Gay anticipates success and is very optimistic about the outcome of the program.

"Hopefully it will aid in a more green campus," Gay said, adding going green was not the initial intention, but instead an added bonus."

I think it's a great idea because a lot of students don't have access to bikes or cars," said Tori Mason, an undecided freshman.

"I'm not sure what the outcome will be but I guess we will just see how many people use them."

Whitney L.B. Miller can be reached at miller.3859@osu.edu.

Video: Annual Heritage Festival promotes giving back - Campus

Video: Annual Heritage Festival promotes giving back - Campus

After a full week of classes, most students reach for the snooze button to enjoy a couple hours of extra sleep. Saturday morning, the 30th Annual Heritage Festival Community Service committee and volunteers got up early to help out around the community instead.

"We wanted to give back to the community and kick off the heritage festival in a positive way," said Brittany Jones, the community service co-chair.

The team of volunteers loaded up on CABS buses and went to five locations around Columbus. They helped out at local nursing homes and creative living sites, and worked on Earth Day projects. Jones' goal was to open the eyes of the community and let them know that Ohio State does care about the city of Columbus.

"I love to volunteer," said Ashley Hawthorne a sophomore in human development family science. "It's my specialty. I love to help people and the community."

In an effort to reach the community, the volunteers built playgrounds, picked up trash and assisted residents. They washed cars for wheelchair-bound people and planted flowers at the nursing home.

"It makes me feel so much better about myself," said Faustine Gau, a freshman in business.

Whitney L.B. Miller can be reached at miller.3859@osu.edu.

Poets in the spring - Arts

Poets in the spring - Arts

Poetry doesn't have to be something you recite only to yourself in your room. Tonight, The Pen's Influence will give students a chance to express themselves through poetry in front of a live audience.

"You should come out to hear people share their poetry," said Tamika Thomas, primary leader of The Pen's Influence.

The 14th annual Poetry in the Spring event features eight new artists. They are a mix of Ohio State students and poets from Columbus.Thomas said the event is not a slam competition. It is a time for poets to showcase their talents among an audience of artists and individuals interested in the spoken word.Each year, eight different poets are featured.

"It's always interesting to hear what people have to say," Thomas said.

Following the event, there is an open microphone during in which anyone can perform. The goal is to give the OSU community a chance to show their talents.

"There is always a new vibe because of the new artists," Thomas said. "It's a great event for students who want to experience expressing themselves in front of people."

The show starts at 7 p.m. in the Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center.

Whitney L.B. Miller can be reached at miller.3859@osu.edu.

RPAC hosts night of fun - Campus

RPAC hosts night of fun - Campus


A live band, bingo, prizes and a cameo appearance by Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee were just a few of the highlights of Friday's Moonlight Madness held at the Recreation and Physical Activity Center.

"We're just here to celebrate the completion of the RPAC," said Chigozirim Ekeke, a freshman in biochemistry.

Moonlight Madness, put on by the Student Wellness Center, provides fun, alcohol-free and drug-free activities every Friday night during fall, winter and spring quarters.

"Different organizations usually plan the late night events. The Wellness Center only plans a couple each quarter," said Katye Miller, a wellness coordinator for the Wellness Center.

The title for this Moonlight Madness was "Celebrate the RPAC." "I really like bingo, so I was excited to play," said Rachel Golden, a senior in Chemistry.Along with the food and fun, the event featured a live performance by the band, Introspect.

"The band sounded really good," said Allyse Washington, a junior in zoology.

The night also included a speech from Gee in which he presented the winning name of the RPAC's red walkway, now known as The Scarlet Skyway.

Students are encouraged to attend every Moonlight Madness event, starting at 9 p.m. and continuing until at least midnight.

"Now that I know about these events, I am sure I will be coming to a few more," Washington said.

Whitney L.B. Miller can be reached at miller.3859@osu.edu.