Sounds of the Renaissance By Hailey Stangebye Urban Strings Columbus joined forces with the New Albany High School Chamber Orchestra to perform a series of pieces inspired by the spirit of the [...]
Recognizing a Renaissance By Hailey Stangebye Photos courtesy of Tripp Fontane A bus ride changed Tripp Fontane’s life. He was leaving Dayton and heading to a poetry workshop in Cincinnati. As he [...]
Our city-wide celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance in Columbus continues to gain momentum. In preparation for the Columbus Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibit on the [...]
One of the most influential products of the Harlem Renaissance was the music: jazz. Jazz broke the established rules of the age. It’s characterized by syncopated beats and improvisation, [...]
Wil Haygood, the renowned journalist and author, is famous for his 2008 Washington Post article, “A Butler Well Served By This Election,” which became a catalyst for the feature film, [...]
One of Kind By Hailey Stangebye The Short North Mural Series met — then exceeded — our highest expectations. Over the course of the Harlem Renaissance campaign, we’ve commission 12 local, [...]
Harlem Renaissance Everyday People Block Party By Hailey Stangebye Photos by Kenny W. Art, culture and community came together for the Harlem Renaissance Everyday People Block Party on Saturday, [...]
Harlem Renaissance Children’s Mural Event By Hailey Stangebye Photos by Kenny W. Every person became an artist at the Harlem Renaissance Children’s Mural Event on Saturday, August [...]
Journey: Columbus to Harlem A PHOTO JOURNAL By Hailey Stangebye Photos by Elyse Applewhite A light breeze brushed the porch of the MPACC Shipping Container Gallery, gently rocking the hanging [...]
Shaping Culture By Hailey Stangebye Photos courtesy of April Sunami April Sunami knows that culture is a form of power. She says it’s not laws or heavy-handed rules. It’s the way we influence [...]
