Live Music

Don’t have to feel pressured. At the end of the day just try your best and get better along the way 🙂🙏🏻

### **Booking Information** * Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class. * The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class ### **Cancellation Policy** Credits will be considered used if class is cancelled within 24 hours before the start of the lesson ###

🎤 The Premium Vocal Class in Singapore Meet the No.1 Korean Vocal Trainer since 2012 “Bring the song you cannot sing now — I’ll make sure you can. If not, I’ll refund.” ⸻ Why Choose LIM MIRI (林美利)? ✨ Singapore’s Top Korean Vocal Coach • 13+ years of teaching (since 2012) • Holder of National Level 1 Vocal Training Certificate • Winner of Busan MBC Hyunin Music Competition 🏆 • Vocal coach of the 2024 Best Song Award Winner • Professional singer & teacher with international stage experience ⸻ N-in-1 Premium Class With one coach, you can master all genres: • 🎼 Classical vocalisation • 🎷 Jazz vocalisation • 🎤 Pop, K-pop, J-pop, C-pop • 🎸 Rock vocalisation 👉 No need for multiple teachers. 👉 A single, streamlined premium program to cover every vocal style. ⸻ The Guarantee: High Notes, Real Voice 🎶 +5 Keys Up in Chest Voice — Guaranteed If you can’t reach the high notes with your real voice (진성), I will refund. That’s how confident I am. Bring the songs you cannot sing now — you’ll sing them flawlessly within my training. ⸻ More Than Singing — A Voice for Life This is not just about singing. I also provide speech correction & vocal health training for: • Professionals who lose their voice easily when speaking • Students struggling with presentation & public speaking • Anyone who wants a clear, powerful daily voice 👉 When your voice changes, your whole life becomes happier. ⸻ The Premium Experience 💎 Every session is 3x more effective than ordinary classes. 💎 In just 4 lessons, you will discover your inner voice. 💎 A deep, high-quality curriculum designed originally for students preparing to debut as professional singers in Korea. This is not a casual hobby class — it’s a transformational premium program that delivers results. ⸻ Courses 💎 Trial Session 40 minutes — only $20 🎤 1:1 Premium Coaching $550 / 1 pax / 4 lessons / 45 min each 🎶 2 Pax Group Session $350 / each pax / 4 lessons / 50 min each ⸻ Start Now 🎵 Don’t miss the chance to learn from the best Korean vocal trainer in Singapore. 📩 Contact me today and experience the class that no one else can offer. ⸻ 🔖 #PremiumVocalClass #LuxuryTraining 🔖 #Kpop #Pop #Jazz #Classical #R&B #Cpop #Jpop 🔖 #HighNoteGuarantee #LifeChangingVoice whatsapp 89553824

Looking for a relaxed way to start the week? Join us every Monday evening at The Bondfire Tavern for an evening of board games, good company, and great food and drinks. Whether you're a seasoned strategist, a casual player, or completely new to modern board games, you're welcome to pull up a chair at the table. Come on your own or bring some friends—we'll happily help introduce you to a game and find you a group to play with. ## Adventurer's Pass – $15+ Your entry includes: * Unlimited board gaming for the evening * One complimentary cocktail or mocktail * Access to our board game library * A welcoming community of gamers and new friends ## Heroic Revel Pass – $48+ Looking to make a night of it? Upgrade to enjoy: * Unlimited board gaming * **2 hours of free-flow House Pours** * Everything included in the Adventurer's Pass Our full tavern menu is available throughout the evening, so feel free to settle in for dinner, snacks, or dessert while you play. ### Please Note * Individuals and groups are equally welcome. * No prior board gaming experience is needed - come make friends and play! * Please RSVP responsibly. If your plans change, kindly update your RSVP so that another guest may join. * Tables may be released to guests on the waitlist if you have not arrived within 30 minutes of the event start time without prior notice. * By attending this event, you agree to follow the Tavern's Code of Conduct to help maintain a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Every great adventure begins around the Bondfire, so Gather your party — or find one at the Tavern.

Live Screening Dive into the world-class football action with live screenings throughout the entire season on a gigantic 360” screen and other large screens at both Level CHIJMES. 📍Main Lawn & B1

Please click this link to the conference: https://meet.google.com/wpu-mxwj-qqu This is an online event - please RSVP only if you really face business challenges and wanted to attend to solve problems. This is because we want to focus our energy to help people who really need. We have many successful cases in helping SMEs through video conference or call. And would like to help you in the same way. Video conference style: 1. Open for everyone 2. Show respect to all participants 3. Prepare any management question related to your business to ask 4. 3 most challenges you like to ask 5. Share your plan 6. 60 min session Goal: "To impact your business within 60 min" Possible outcome: Help you to understand your business/ challenges/ issues better with: - Clarity, goals, and validity checks - Identify risks and opportunities. - evaluate situations and plans - prioritization for better decision and productivities - share some strategies Who should attend? Directors, CEOs, CFOs, business persons, head of departments, entrepreneurs.

Our 6th meetup will be to somewhere I've not been to for a long long time, **Acid Bar at Somerset**! We'll each pay for our own food and/or drink (let's support the venue by purchasing something), and get to enjoy some good music that evening. It is pretty free and easy so if you might need to arrive late or leave early that's fine too. To join just RSVP and I'll help make the table reservation for the group. **The table for 10 will be reserved under my name Diana, so you can just ask the staff if you don't see us when you get there.** As we've generally been waitlisted for past events, **appreciate if you can change your RSVP at least one day before if you're not able to make it anymore so someone else can join.** Also, Meetup automatically shifts attendance from waitlisted to attending when someone can't attend (not me!), so do check back in here to see if you have a spot if you're waitlisted to attend. I'm intentionally keeping the max group size a little smaller at 10 (including me) so it's easier to make conversation too (especially for an introvert like me!) Diana

**Please note: To secure your spot, you must [join InterNations](https://www.internations.org/creator/singapore_meetup) and sign up for the event there.** A performance not to miss! He plays sax. He plays guitar. He sings. He's basically a one-man jazz committee, and somehow it works. Mark Turner's shared stages with Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys and the Perth Symphony Orchestra, and picked up four performance awards plus a Fringe World cabaret trophy along the way. Expect swing, blues, and the kind of musical eavesdropping where the band actually listens to each other. Wild concept, we know. Message me once you got the tickets, I'll email the club to try to put us sitting together. The venue is a small cozy place. **Cost**: 48 SGD Performance, 68 SGD including champagne This InterNations Activity will be hosted by our Consul Jing Huang.

Welcome to the **inaugural event** of our brand new group, **Celebrations Hub**. The World Cup is the ultimate global sports festival, and it is far too spectacular to ignore or watch alone. You **do not** need to be a football fan to join us. If you love high energy, incredible community spirit, and the unparalleled buzz of a mega global event, **click the 'Attend' button now!** ## 📅 The Morning Lineup * 7:30 AM — Breakfast, Banter & Meet-and-Greet at the beautiful Paris Baguette cafe located at #01-22 Arrival Hall, Terminal 3. Make your prediction for the 'Closest Final Score Prediction' contest. * 8:30 AM — Walk over to the dedicated World Cup live-viewing site at ST3PS, Basement 2, Terminal 3 to secure the best spots before kickoff. * 9:00 AM — Kickoff: Live screening of the high-stakes World Cup Quarter-Final match on the big screen surrounded by great company and amazing community energy. * \~11:30 AM — Prize presentation for our 'Closest Final Score Prediction' contest winner. ## ⚽ Meet Your Football Consultants (Banter Welcome!) We have **two brilliant volunteer event hosts** (one guy, one lady) who are absolutely diehard football fans. They will be acting as our official "subject consultants" for the morning! * The consultants will discuss the competing teams' match strategy beforehand, share fascinating game trivia, and dish out fun insights. * Everyone is strongly encouraged to join the pre-match chat, ask questions, voice your predictions, and share in the fun banter! ### 👩‍🏫 Absolute Beginners & Ladies: You Are Most Welcome! Never watched a football game before? Confused about the rules? Do not worry at all. This is a completely inclusive, zero-judgment zone. Feel completely free to ask any "newbie" questions you want, such as: * *What on earth is an 'offside'?* * *What qualifies as a 'hat-trick'?* * *How do penalty shootouts work?* We know football spaces can sometimes feel intimidating, which is exactly why our female volunteer consultant is on board—to ensure our ladies feel right at home, supported, and ready to soak in the incredible mega-vibes of the morning! *Join us now to make new friends and enjoy this beautiful game together. **Click ‘Attend’ Now!***

**About This Group** This group is perfect for 1. **Beginner guitarists** who love singing and playing music in a group 2. **Sing-along enthusiasts** who don’t play the guitar but enjoy singing to live music **Who’s a Beginner Guitarist?** If you’ve been playing guitar for less than 12 months and are familiar with basic chords like G, C, D, Em, Am, and A—you’re in the right place. **Singers Welcome!** As long as you enjoy singing and can carry a simple tune, you’re absolutely qualified. No experience required—just bring your voice and your enthusiasm! We’ll also share tips and ideas to help each other improve our guitar skills in a fun and supportive environment. **Come for the Music—Stay for the Community** Expect laughter, learning, and meaningful connections with fellow music lovers. **Important Note:** While we meet at a church venue, this is *not* a religious or church-based group. People of all beliefs and backgrounds are welcome. ***COMPILATION OF OUR JAM SONGS:*** [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Aw-MuvPHAhU23DhncMBcYK_17TgIqhKH](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Aw-MuvPHAhU23DhncMBcYK_17TgIqhKH) ***LOAN OF GUITARS :*** \> We have 10\-15 guitars to loan out for the session\. First come\, first served basis\. ***FREQUENCY OF THE JAM SESSIONS*** : \> The jam takes place fortnightly on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month\. ***REGISTRATION:*** \> Entry into the venue is STRICTLY by registration ONLY\. \> No walk\-in will be entertained\.

Tele / Instagram: @maskmusicstudios 🦊 Join us for a fun and friendly **trial group guitar session** at Tanjong Pagar, central Singapore 🎶 Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to get back into playing! This trial will be held in our boutique studio, where you can immerse yourself in a professional, premium setup. You’ll get a real sense of what it’s like to play as a musician, using the same equipment & environment that professionals & our regular students enjoy 🎸 You’ll also get a chance to interact & connect with fellow bass and music lovers. It's a great opportunity to share experiences, get inspired, & be part of a creative, like-minded community 💫 No prior experience is needed 😊 We’ll cover a number of useful intermediate level chords, strumming patterns, flow, transitioning chord changes, and play an intermediate level short song together by the end of the session 🕒 Agenda: 7:15 PM - Welcome & Introductions 7:20 PM - Warm-Up & Technique: Finger dexterity, stretches, and exercises like chromatic scales or specific finger independence drills. Focus on economy of motion and playing with minimal pressure 7:30 PM - Learning 5 Useful Intermediate Level Chords 7:40 PM - Learning Strumming Patterns & Techniques 7:50 PM - Song Application & Repertoire: Focus on fluid chord changes, incorporating new licks, practicing with a metronome or backing track, and ensuring accurate timing and feel (e.g., dynamics, articulation) 7:55 PM - Q&A + Going Forward 8:00 PM - End Please be punctual at 7:15 PM so that the group can start on time 😊 Seats are limited and capped to 15 pax to ensure an optimal learning experience. So, do register before all slots are taken up 🪑Please Paynow $15 nett (usual price: $75 nett) to **9012 3430** & indicate '(your name)_Guitar Group Trial' under payment Remarks **+ Whatsapp** this number to Secure your seat & get directions 📱If you have any questions, feel free to message our group admin on WhatsApp (9012 3430)

🎤 The Premium Vocal Class in Singapore Meet the No.1 Korean Vocal Trainer since 2012 “Bring the song you cannot sing now — I’ll make sure you can. If not, I’ll refund.” ⸻ Why Choose LIM MIRI (林美利)? ✨ Singapore’s Top Korean Vocal Coach • 13+ years of teaching (since 2012) • Holder of National Level 1 Vocal Training Certificate • Winner of Busan MBC Hyunin Music Competition 🏆 • Vocal coach of the 2024 Best Song Award Winner • Professional singer & teacher with international stage experience ⸻ N-in-1 Premium Class With one coach, you can master all genres: • 🎼 Classical vocalisation • 🎷 Jazz vocalisation • 🎤 Pop, K-pop, J-pop, C-pop • 🎸 Rock vocalisation 👉 No need for multiple teachers. 👉 A single, streamlined premium program to cover every vocal style. ⸻ The Guarantee: High Notes, Real Voice 🎶 +5 Keys Up in Chest Voice — Guaranteed If you can’t reach the high notes with your real voice (진성), I will refund. That’s how confident I am. Bring the songs you cannot sing now — you’ll sing them flawlessly within my training. ⸻ More Than Singing — A Voice for Life This is not just about singing. I also provide speech correction & vocal health training for: • Professionals who lose their voice easily when speaking • Students struggling with presentation & public speaking • Anyone who wants a clear, powerful daily voice 👉 When your voice changes, your whole life becomes happier. ⸻ The Premium Experience 💎 Every session is 3x more effective than ordinary classes. 💎 In just 4 lessons, you will discover your inner voice. 💎 A deep, high-quality curriculum designed originally for students preparing to debut as professional singers in Korea. This is not a casual hobby class — it’s a transformational premium program that delivers results. ⸻ Courses 💎 Trial Session 40 minutes — only $20 🎤 1:1 Premium Coaching $550 / 1 pax / 4 lessons / 45 min each 🎶 2 Pax Group Session $350 / each pax / 4 lessons / 50 min each ⸻ Start Now 🎵 Don’t miss the chance to learn from the best Korean vocal trainer in Singapore. 📩 Contact me today and experience the class that no one else can offer. ⸻ 🔖 #PremiumVocalClass #LuxuryTraining 🔖 #Kpop #Pop #Jazz #Classical #R&B #Cpop #Jpop 🔖 #HighNoteGuarantee #LifeChangingVoice whatsapp 89553824

**Summary** The [Ohio State Fair](https://www.ohiostatefair.com/) is consistently ranked as one of the [best](https://www.realpropertymgt.com/expert-tips/top-5-state-fairs) ... [state](https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-state-fair/) ... [fairs](https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/local/2025/08/06/ohio-state-fair-named-top-fair-nation-usa-today/85527343007/) ... [in](https://www.blueribbongroup.net/blue-ribbon-foodies/tag/what-are-the-best-state-fairs-in-the-united-states/) ... [America](https://614now.com/2025/explore-columbus/usa-today-names-the-ohio-state-fair-as-one-of-the-countrys-best-find-out-where-it-ranked-here). By [acreage](https://www.google.com/search?q=largest+state+fairs+in+us+by+acreage&client=firefox-b-1-d&sca_esv=5a1ec5f7868eb06c&prmd=ivns&sxsrf=AE3TifOrRyB0UF_zcJxuzJ2blALpROCfFA:1763485805100&source=lnms&fbs=AIIjpHxU7SXXniUZfeShr2fp4giZPH5QghoXViUOqdFyhkUfHhA90f6RZnLvcDKUWyhDavFJHvqNnhR_vnElk0C8uWstYqkR_Pamh3VQhx9plk87wYYnFhXCtQ6JPByPAvG0_LeyIQszFojQ7tWAfAvDzo6MwRJuWxS0jrzFWBkVvjkxbHuA6PTQnwEl88m-YBBItnTFmNlR9xZ9YLttetzKJB1GAWacLg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiX3-rHmPyQAxU6_8kDHcKPH1gQ0pQJegQIBRAF&biw=1735&bih=926&dpr=1), it's one of the five largest fairs in the country. And a million people [visit](https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2025-08-06/attendance-off-slightly-at-2025-ohio-state-fair-but-sales-of-champions-was-up-big) it each year. Last year's [attendees](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/nearly-1-million-visitors-2025-ohio-state-fair-fun-facts-statistics/530-e6c7db59-e9ca-469b-9d3e-ef39011aca00) came from each of Ohio's 88 counties, from all 50 states, and from as far away as 26 other countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, and others, according to Ticketmaster sales data. **Map of the Fair** Here is a [map of the grounds](https://cdn.saffire.com/images.ashx?t=ig&rid=OhioStateFair&i=map2025.jpg&cb=0508a2a3). **Directions, Parking, Tickets, Timing** Take exit 111 (17th Avenue) off of I-71. Turn west (toward the McDonald's). [Parking is $10](https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/visit/pricing-hours) whether you pay in advance or on-site. It's generally not too bad getting in and out of the fair. You generally get an excellent spot, too, early in the mornings. There are cops everywhere and they will let you know where to park. [Tickets will be $13](https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/visit/pricing-hours), but through July 26, you can buy them online for $9. You can also buy 3- and 12-day admission tickets in advance for $24 and $84, respectively. I've scheduled this meetup from 9 to 3, but you can obviously come late or leave early if you want. They will also stamp your hand for free same-day re-admission if you want. The fair is a big place. You will get plenty of steps in at this event, so be prepared to do some walking! **Outside Items** From the [FAQ](https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/visit/faqs): * *Bags* "Purses, backpacks, book bags, coolers, strollers, etc. are permitted, but are subject to search. Bag searches will also be conducted for guests entering concerts and events in the WCOL Celeste Center." * *Outside Food and Beverage* "You may bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Glass bottles and containers are not permitted on grounds." I like to bring a disposable plastic bottle of water with me and refill it on the grounds as I go. **What's New at the Fair** They've spent the last couple years doing major construction at the fair, and most if not all of it should be completed by the start of this year's fair. They've been massively overhauling what's located at the heart of the fairgrounds just north of Kiddleland and just west of the Midway, they're supposed to also have completed improvements to the Dairy Building. In the center of the fairgrounds, there's supposed to be a new food hall, which I would consider to be the centerpiece of the whole shebang. It's supposed to [include](https://www.ohioexpocenter.com/p/about/expo-2050-master-plan) "multi-purpose dining and event space and incubator kitchens on the first floor, and additional dining and event space on the second story." Furthermore, "both levels [will] include outdoor dining on a patio or balcony." A new "Town Square" and surrounding area will also feature a permanent "Ohio-themed carousel" that will also be "complete with ample shade and seating." The new Dairy Building will be air-conditioned and add public restrooms, a universal changing table, and other new amenities. Four hundred and sixty million dollars have been spent on these improvements and renovations, and I expect they will be very cool! **Where We'll Meet** At no later than 9 a.m., I'll be standing by the giant cardinal just inside Cardinal Gate 1, then we'll wander down to Tracey's (see below). If you come late, Tracey's is where you'll find us (DM me or drop a note in the comments if you need help finding us after you arrive). *Note: There's a smaller Tracey's booth near the main entrance. This is not the Tracey's location we'll be meeting at. You will have to walk down to the Bricker Marketplace to get to the correct Tracey's. There's more information on this, below, in the "What We'll Do" section.* If you want to come later in the day, drop me a note and I'll help you navigate to us or I'll come find you if that's feasible. **What We'll Do** This will be sort of a soft itinerary, depending on the interests of the group. The following is based on last year's [fair schedule](https://www.ohiostatefair.com/events), and might need to be changed depending on this year's schedule. But the overall fair schedule doesn't normally change that radically year-over-year. * 9:00 a.m. - *Tracey's* Tracey's is located at the northernmost part of the "WNCI Food Highway," just south of Brown Arena and at the northern corner of the Bricker Marketplace. They have a covered area with picnic tables where you can sit. They have one of the most varied food selections at the fair. They serve breakfast in the mornings, including eggs, bacon, and pancakes. We'll meet here and start our day by socializing over coffee and, if you want, breakfast. Last year, the pancakes with bacon was $7. You got two pancakes that I would describe as average-sized, and a couple strips of bacon. They gave me extra syrup for free. Both the pancakes and the bacon were actually pretty good. Their coffee is generally good, too. They also serve their coffee in Styrofoam cups, which I like because good coffee is more important to me than the environment. I've posted pics, below, of last year's Tracey's menu, as well as a picture of the venue itself relative to the main entrance of the Bricker Marketplace (this entrance faces the Celeste Center). * 10:00 a.m. - *Kasich Hall* Here they have the Ohio State Fair history exhibit, which is very cool. This building also hosts the creative exhibits, including quilts, cakes and pastries, and fair posters. Finally, events like girls' baton competitions, girls' cheerleading, youth choir, and youth boxing (my favorite) are held here. * 11:00 a.m. - *Lausche Youth Exploration Space* This building features 4-H exhibits, Boy and Girl Scout exhibits, and various science exhibits, with the latter including exhibits from COSI and the Ohio State Physics Department. You can also buy Girl Scout cookies here! * 12:00 a.m. - *Bricker Marketplace* Bricker Marketplace is the fair's main flea market. It's a huge indoor shopping area with a food court at its center. The [ODOT](https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/) booth is here, and I always like to check and see if they have any maps I want. Because Bricker is air-conditioned, it's a good place to stop for lunch. There are booths here with burgers, pizza, chicken, Asian food, and alcoholic beverages. * 1:00 p.m. - *Cox Fine Arts* There are art displays here -- paintings, drawings, sculptures, and such. I always like going through here, and people usually like the displays here. * 2:00 p.m. - *Natural Resources Park* The Natural Resources Park is next to Kiddieland, and I think it's the best area of the fair. It's certainly a very popular area. The Timber Show is popular, though I confess to finding it slightly overrated. This area also includes youth fishing, a kayak pond, archery range, butterfly house, aviary, and animal exhibits -- and these are all free. You can also get free chap stick and pens in the [Oil & Gas building](https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/oil-gas/oil-gas). The chap stick is functional, though perhaps a bit mediocre, but the pens are absolutely the best possible pens you can get anywhere, and I'm being completely serious about this. These are seriously my all-time favorite pens, so I encourage you to grab a few. **Other Things Along the Way** Again, the Ohio State Fair is a big place! So here are some of the other things we might check out along the way: * *The* *Cincinnati Circus Company, The Nerveless Nocks, Lady Houdini, or some other "death-defying" act* These typically start at 1:30 and run once every two hours in the afternoon. The show is generally decent and worth catching, whatever it happens to be. These used to run at the south end of the fair by the south gate on 11th Avenue, but a couple years ago they moved them to the south end of the Midway and next to Natural Resources Park. My guess is that this is where they will be again this year. * *Main Street Stage / Gazebo Stage* These stages are at opposite ends of the "WNCI Food Highway." They'll have shows like live music, magic, hypnosis, juggling, and the like. I usually end up seeing most of the shows, almost by accident, during my annual trips to the fair. If there's music at the Gazebo, though, it can be a little loud if the performer is using a big amp. But otherwise the shows are generally entertaining, if not spectacular. If [The Beach Geeks](https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1440916777197254) are playing again this year, we are absolutely dropping everything to check them out. I'll fight people on this. * *The Midway* I'm not a big *riding*-the-rides person, and I doubt we will go through here though unless there's interest. However, I do really enjoy *watching* people ride rides, so I never have a problem taking a stroll down the Midway. I do like doing bumper cars, though, as well as some of the various haunted or fun houses. If you think there's a snowball's chance in hell I'm doing the [Defender](https://talleyamusements.com/attraction/defender/), though, then please put the bong down and slowly back away. * *The Dairy Building* This is where the famous Butter Cow is, and the exhibit is always popular. You can also get fairly overpriced ice cream and milkshakes here. Unless something changes here because of their renovations, there are cheaper places at the fair where you can get dairy desserts, and I can show you where they are. * *Taft Coliseum* An indoor arena where they have rodeo- or cowboy/cowgirl-type shows. Sometimes these shows are very good and entertaining and worth checking out. Note that, while you're out of the sun here and the seating is generally good, the arena is not air-conditioned. If trick riders [Tracie Spitznogle](https://www.tiktok.com/discover/tracie-lee-spitzongle) and [Carlie Hale](https://www.facebook.com/trickriderCarlie/) are here, you are likely to enjoy their show, and it will be free (and well-attended). * *The Petting Zoo* & *Pig Races* These used to be in Kiddieland, but in 2025 they were moved to "The Barnyard," next to the Gazebo Stage and the Celeste Center. I suspect they'll have moved again in 2026, but that they will otherwise be back. They're both free and generally popular, with the Pig Races being *extremely* popular. The woman who does the announcing for the Races always delivers the exact same script year after year, but she has so much charisma you won't care, even if you've seen it many times before. * *Central Park* Sometimes I like to just sit here, people-watch, and listen to the sounds of the fair. There are typically several beer vendors right next to Central Park if you want to relax and nurse a beverage while you do so, and the Dairy Building is also very close by. This area may end up being superseded in desirability by the new "Town Square." The Park does suffer from a paucity of shade, and the Square is supposed to rectify some of this. We will see! * *Live Music* There is likely to be some sort of band performing classic rock from something like 2p-5p either in the Taste of Ohio Pavilion next to the Natural Resources Park, or in the Pavilion's replacement/renovated area near the new Town Square. The show will be free and highly likely to be quite good. You should be able to get drinks and food here, too (wherever the ultimate location is), while you check out the band. * *Zultar - Fortune Teller* I saw this guy for the first time last year. He's one of the fair's "strolling entertainers," meaning he takes his act all over the fair and you never know where he will show up next. He's got a "booth" and he wears a costume and face paint that make him look exactly like one of those fortune-telling-booth mannequins. He is completely hilarious (particularly when dealing with children), and if we see him, we will stop and watch him. Don't make me fight you on this, too, people. * *Ohio History Center* Buying a ticket to enter the Ohio State Fair will automatically get you free admission to the [Ohio History Center](https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/ohio-history-center/) and [Ohio Village](https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/ohio-village/), which are located just outside the fairgrounds but otherwise are just next door. They've been doing major renovations of the Village, but these are supposed to be completed by the time the State Fair opens this year. You can walk from the fair to the History Center and the Village, or they have a free shuttle you can take. It's not a short walk, but it's also eminently doable. The History Center is a museum that's really not too terribly big, but is very interesting. And the Village is a living simulation of life in a small 19th-century Ohio town. I suspect most of the people who come out this Meetup would probably enjoy both the Center and the Village. Just keep in mind, though, that if we go, we'll probably be up there for at least a couple hours, which means less time at the fair. However, you won't have to twist my arm to get me to go up, because the whole History complex is actually pretty cool. **Conclusion** Come on out to the Ohio State Fair! 🥳 🎉 😄

***July is National Picnic Month*** (along with National Hot Dog/Baked Beans/Ice Cream Month)! So let's do it up by joining a giant PICNIC celebrating America's 250th Birthday! Join us at Wyandotte Winery for an **America 250–Ohio Homecoming Picnic as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in true Ohio style!** Throughout July 2026, communities across Ohio are gathering for food, fun, and friendship to honor our nation’s history and reflect on the contributions of Ohioans over the past 250 years. Our picnic will feature a relaxed atmosphere with food, live music (starts at 5pm), and opportunities to connect with friends. ***BRING***: ***Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs*** and enjoy an afternoon of community celebration. ***FREE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***: Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the shop and food trucks. ***PARKING***: limited near the wine shop. Most park one block away in the church parking lot. [Wyandotte Winery](https://www.wyandottewinery.com/) has been part of the Central Ohio community since 1977, and we are proud to host this gathering during our 50th year of operation as a local place for connection and hospitality.

The ultimate Thursday night out is back. Join us for BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music) at the Columbus Museum of Art. Live music, great art, delicious bites, vendors and fresh cocktails in the garden space. Limited seating is also available inside Schokko Café (yummy sharable plates). **FEE:** BAM Thursday evenings offer **FREE general admission** from 5:00–9:00 PM. See what’s on view [here](https://www.columbusmuseum.org/art-exhibitions/on-view-now/) (special exhibits are $5.00 fee). **TOUR**: I'll lead a tour of the main museum from 6:30pm til 7pm. FREE **PARKING** behind the museum is $7.00. Nearby parking a little cheaper. **SEATING**: *Tables are available on a first come first serve basis for dining. In the event of inclement weather, BAM Thursdays will move inside to the atrium.* **DRESS**: Summer dressy casual

*The streets of Columbus are going French this July!* The **[Chouette Bastille Day Festival](https://www.chouetterestaurant.com/)** returns to N. High Street this summer for an afternoon of live French jazz, traditional French cuisine, and premium cocktails, wines, and craft beers from our DORA bar. Free cover, festive, and entirely French.⁠ **⁠When:** Sunday, July 12th, 12PM to 4 PM - we'll meet about 2pm. **Parking**: Metropolis Parking garage, one block west. Metropolis Parking lot, one block east. **Note**: Feel free to come by early and grab a sit down lunch at one of the great restaurants nearby, if you like. Once the fest begins, eats n drinks purchased are walkabout, round tables, or lean in high tops. *You just may find me at a barstool at Hank's ;)*

# **Saturday, July 25, 2026** **Beginners’ Session 1:30 to 2:00 PM** **Dancing 2:00 to 4:30 PM** **Band: The Corndrinkers** **Caller: Susan English** **Join us for a potluck at 12:30 before the dance; setup will be at 12:00. Utensils and plates will be supplied.** **Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214.** **Cost is $10 for adults, $5 ages 12-25.** **New to dancing? A beginners’ session, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, will get you started. You will learn some basic figures that will be repeated in the afternoon’s dances. All dances will be taught and no partner is needed. Dancing is from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.** **Please bring your own refillable water bottle.** **All Soles Dance upcoming dance dates are, as follows:** **No August Dance** **September 26, 2026** **October 17, 2026** **November 21, 2026** **December 19, 2026** **Visit our website at: https://firstuucolumbus.org/connection/all-soles/**

***Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Wyandotte Winery!*** Discover where local wines are crafted, and gain insights into the making of small-batch wines. Learn about the interesting history of Wyandotte Winery and the unique aspects that make it a local gem. **Highlights:** • Guided tour of the wine cellar and details on our wine-making process • Historical overview of Wyandotte Winery • Opportunity to taste our current wine selection **Pretour**: *3:30-4pm*. Arrive a little early so you can preorder your food selection, ready at the end of the tour. You can also grab your glass of wine to take on the tour. **Start Time**: *4:00 PM*. **Tour Cost:** $10 (includes 1 glass of wine). Pay at the door **Light Dinner**: *5:00pm* After your tour, feel free to join us for a Fired Up Pizza or winery small charcuterie plate! We have our own space to chat and eat the food we pre-ordered. **Live Music**: Tonight they have live music open mic night on the patio *6pm-8pm*! **Parking:** usually best to park one block down the road in the church parking lot. 2 minute walk. **Note:** Touring the cellar requires taking one flight of stairs. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just curious, this tour will enhance your appreciation for wine and small-batch winemaking. Cheers!!![🍷]()