Commencement: 10:00Venue: Park Street Patio & Sugar Bar (525 & 533 Park Street)
Appearance
Donnie Wahlberg
Thursday, April 2, 2009
INVITE: New Kids on the Block Concert After Party
Commencement: 10:00Venue: Park Street Patio & Sugar Bar (525 & 533 Park Street)
Appearance
Donnie Wahlberg
INVITE: New Kids on the Block Pre & Post Concert Parties
Commencement: 4:00Venue: Frog Bear & Wild Boar (343 N Front Street)
Cost: Free Admission with Ticket Stub
Pre-Concert Appearance
Chris Davis (WNCI)
Performances
Bubba Deluxe
DJ Nohbody
INVITE: Free Gas Friday
Commencement: 5:00Venue: Lodge Bar (Arena District)
Happy Hour Parties receive $10 Gas Card
Happy Hour Gas Card Contest ($10, $25, $50 Prizes)
Drinks (Available 5 – 9 p.m.)
$3 you call it drinks
$1.50 Domestic Pitchers (32 ounces)
$1 wells
Menu (Available 5 – 9 p.m.)
$3 Appetizers
½ Price Pizzas
Performance
Mission 19
Ticket Trauma
NBC 4: With just six months before The Ohio State Buckeyes take the field on football Saturdays, the window just opened for students to purchase tickets. A change in the software system used to process ticket purchases created some confusion and left many hopeful buyers without seats to the must-see games.
Student tickets went on sale Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. and within the first 90 minutes, tickets to the highest-desired games were all gone. OSU Law School student Bryan Griffith said it took him more than two hours to get tickets as the system first told him to wait then failed to process his order three times. He called the new Ticketmaster ordering process a disaster. “The interest is growing with current students and so the eagerness to get tickets is there, so everybody hits the system very quickly,“ said Bill Jones, OSU Assistant Athletic Director for ticketing.
Jones said administrators will review how the first-year software can work better. But, he said, compared to last year when the school’s software proved incapable of handling demand and crashed, the new software worked. “I think we’re ecstatic. I never would have thought that we could have a system crash in the first hour last year, to go into a brand new system first-time around and receive 19,000 season tickets ordered in the first ten hours” he said.
But for hundreds of OSU medical students, the chance to purchase tickets never happened because of an email that didn’t arrive. “I wanted to go to the USC game and wanted that ticket really badly and I got online at 8 and spent several hours trying to get it and it was sold out when I went to get it,“ said Jessica Abraham, a second-year grad student.
The email contained a pass code that students needed to buy tickets. But med school students didn’t get the email. One theory is that the email was blocked by spam filters. But by the students figured out to call for their pass code on the phone, tickets for the best games were gone. “Everyone loves to go to the OSU football game and get tickets. They sell out so quickly and to not even get a chance, it was really frustrating,“ said Ruwan Kiringoda, a third-year student.
The medical students said their chances of scoring a ticket for the USC game are practically non-existent unless the university can give them a second chance. “There’s not going to be extra allocation for games that have sold out,“ Jones said.
Jones said the error was unfortunate and that the university is investigating to find out what happened and prevent it from occurring again. But, he said, not even med school students who missed out can be given special treatment on USC or Michigan tickets to make up for it.
Student tickets went on sale Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. and within the first 90 minutes, tickets to the highest-desired games were all gone. OSU Law School student Bryan Griffith said it took him more than two hours to get tickets as the system first told him to wait then failed to process his order three times. He called the new Ticketmaster ordering process a disaster. “The interest is growing with current students and so the eagerness to get tickets is there, so everybody hits the system very quickly,“ said Bill Jones, OSU Assistant Athletic Director for ticketing.
Jones said administrators will review how the first-year software can work better. But, he said, compared to last year when the school’s software proved incapable of handling demand and crashed, the new software worked. “I think we’re ecstatic. I never would have thought that we could have a system crash in the first hour last year, to go into a brand new system first-time around and receive 19,000 season tickets ordered in the first ten hours” he said.
But for hundreds of OSU medical students, the chance to purchase tickets never happened because of an email that didn’t arrive. “I wanted to go to the USC game and wanted that ticket really badly and I got online at 8 and spent several hours trying to get it and it was sold out when I went to get it,“ said Jessica Abraham, a second-year grad student.
The email contained a pass code that students needed to buy tickets. But med school students didn’t get the email. One theory is that the email was blocked by spam filters. But by the students figured out to call for their pass code on the phone, tickets for the best games were gone. “Everyone loves to go to the OSU football game and get tickets. They sell out so quickly and to not even get a chance, it was really frustrating,“ said Ruwan Kiringoda, a third-year student.
The medical students said their chances of scoring a ticket for the USC game are practically non-existent unless the university can give them a second chance. “There’s not going to be extra allocation for games that have sold out,“ Jones said.
Jones said the error was unfortunate and that the university is investigating to find out what happened and prevent it from occurring again. But, he said, not even med school students who missed out can be given special treatment on USC or Michigan tickets to make up for it.
Fifty-Four, Fifty-Five, & A Faux Father
10 TV: Two men went into Sam's Gas and Food, located at 1773 Fifth Ave., shortly after midnight as it was closing... Police said the men had guns and attempted to rob the store. One of the clerks grabbed a gun and shots were exchanged between the worker and the robbers. One of the suspects was shot in the back. The victim was dropped off at The Ohio State University Medical Center East. He was transported to OSU Medical Center where he was treated and arrested in connection with the robbery… Police continued to search for the second suspect.
10 TV: Police were searching for two men who robbed a person at gunpoint near the Ohio State campus early Thursday. The alleged victim said the pair robbed her in the area of 14th and Indianola avenues at about 1 a.m… One man was described as white, 5 feet 9 inches tall and was wearing a black hat and black sweatshirt. The other man was described as black, 5 feet 7 inches tall and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Anyone with information is asked to call Columbus police at 614-645-4545, University Police at 614-292-2121. Anonymous tips can also be reported to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-645-8477 or University Crime Stoppers at 614-247-8477.
NBC 4: A man used a baby to commit his crimes, according to a city prosecutor. Derrick Buell, 27, remained in jail Thursday. Buell was caught stealing iPod accessing at a Meijer on East Broad Street Wednesday night, Columbus City Prosecutor Bill Hedrick said. The part that made the crime extra disturbing was that he used a baby, presumably his baby, to commit the crimes, Hedrick said. And Wednesday wasn’t the first time. Buell was in hot water about six months ago for a similar crime. Buell allegedly used a diaper bag to steal hundreds of dollars worth of fishing and hunting equipment from a Meijer on Cleveland Avenue. Buell has a long criminal history, according to Hedrick, who was working to keep Buell in jail for as long as possible. Buell faced 180 days in jail for each incident.
10 TV: Police were searching for two men who robbed a person at gunpoint near the Ohio State campus early Thursday. The alleged victim said the pair robbed her in the area of 14th and Indianola avenues at about 1 a.m… One man was described as white, 5 feet 9 inches tall and was wearing a black hat and black sweatshirt. The other man was described as black, 5 feet 7 inches tall and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Anyone with information is asked to call Columbus police at 614-645-4545, University Police at 614-292-2121. Anonymous tips can also be reported to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-645-8477 or University Crime Stoppers at 614-247-8477.
NBC 4: A man used a baby to commit his crimes, according to a city prosecutor. Derrick Buell, 27, remained in jail Thursday. Buell was caught stealing iPod accessing at a Meijer on East Broad Street Wednesday night, Columbus City Prosecutor Bill Hedrick said. The part that made the crime extra disturbing was that he used a baby, presumably his baby, to commit the crimes, Hedrick said. And Wednesday wasn’t the first time. Buell was in hot water about six months ago for a similar crime. Buell allegedly used a diaper bag to steal hundreds of dollars worth of fishing and hunting equipment from a Meijer on Cleveland Avenue. Buell has a long criminal history, according to Hedrick, who was working to keep Buell in jail for as long as possible. Buell faced 180 days in jail for each incident.
Quick Read
Tracy Turner leads Thursday, spinning a fresh narrative into a story that has been done past it’s usefulness… Her angle on the diminishing amount of ammunition available was brilliant. Equally brilliant was Jennifer Richards story (metro) about a charter school investigation…. Kathy Lynn Gray’s story (metro) about OSU Rovers was interesting, but honestly, not worth a section lead…
Not worth printing period were Ken Gordon and Rob Oller’s columns (sports) on Ohio State’s spring football… Spring football should induce excitement… Gordon and Oller’s work made me want to induce a nap… Marla Rose’s story (business) on five Port Columbus Hotels was solid…. And Joe Blundo’s feature (Life and Arts) on scrub choices was an appropriate story, given ER’s finale this evening…
Kevin Joy’s story (weekender) on late night activities was a disaster… His entire premise was that these were choices to do after the venues have closed… Two of his choices were for midnight and one a.m., what venues close at that hour?
Not worth printing period were Ken Gordon and Rob Oller’s columns (sports) on Ohio State’s spring football… Spring football should induce excitement… Gordon and Oller’s work made me want to induce a nap… Marla Rose’s story (business) on five Port Columbus Hotels was solid…. And Joe Blundo’s feature (Life and Arts) on scrub choices was an appropriate story, given ER’s finale this evening…
Kevin Joy’s story (weekender) on late night activities was a disaster… His entire premise was that these were choices to do after the venues have closed… Two of his choices were for midnight and one a.m., what venues close at that hour?
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
INVITE: Celebrity Bartender Competition
Commencement: 7:00Conclusion: 10:00
Venue: Park Street Patio (533 Park Street)
Reservations: 571-6983 (Scott Polgar)
Complimentary Buffet (7 - 8:30 p.m.)
Photographs Available
Bartenders
Mike Commodore
Jimmy Jam
Kirk Herbstreit
Kent Merker
Rick Nash
Proceeds Benefit
Columbus Police Baseball
Get Behind the Badge
Co-Sponsors
Columbus Alive
Dream Seats
Portman, Foley, & Flint
Unishippers
INVITE: O-Bowl Patio Party
Commencement: 5:00Venue: McFadden’s (South Campus)
Hot Dog Eating Contest ($50 Tab Prize)
Free Hot Dogs (6 – 8 p.m.)
Drinks (Available All Night)
$15 O-Bowls
$5 Domestic Pitchers
INVITE: Back 2 School Bash
Commencement: 10:00Venue: Sugar Bar (525 Park Street)
Age Range: Male (21 and over); Female (19 and over)
VIP Access: Text (406-3072)
Best Tan Lines receives $1000
Drinks (Available All Night)
$3 Martinis
$2 Bombs
$1 Wells
INVITE: Spring Quarter Kickoff
Commencement: 7:00Venue: Lodge Bar (Arena District)
Drinks (Available All Night)
$3 Martinis
$2 Budweiser Pounders
$2 Bud Light Pounders
$2 Three Olive Bombs
$1 Washington Apple Shots
Drinks (Available 7 – 9 p.m.)
$3 you call it drinks
$1 Domestic Pitchers (32 ounces)
$1 wells
Menu (Available 7 – 9 p.m.)
$4 Unlimited Wings
Community Blue Jackets
10 TV: The Columbus Blue Jackets, in the midst of a playoff push, have adopted Ryan Salmons as one of their own, complete with a contract and terms that would score him bonus incentives.
Salmons, 19, knows hockey inside and out -- from strategies of the game to trading locker room barbs -- but he isn't a player. He's a fan whose time to enjoy hockey is dwindling. Salmons was diagnosed with cancer less than a year ago. The diagnosis wasn't good at the time, and in recent months, a brain tumor has worsened. "Things are getting tougher," Salmons said. "I can really tell. I'm in a lot more pain."
The Blue Jackets, anxious to find way for Salmons to focus on quality of life, decided to make him one of their own. Last week the team left the rink and went to Salmons' house to deliver a one-day player contract. "It was the real contract that we sign," said Blue Jackets forward Jason Chimera. "It was the real addendum sheet (and) he had to hit a bonus for two playoff tickets for the first playoff game."
Since then, Nationwide Arena has become Salmons' second home. "I can't put into words what this team has done for me and my drive and my morale," he said. "It really does mean a lot to me."
Chimera and Jackets' center Manny Malholtra have become Salmons' closest friends on the team. "It's a privilege to know him and be around him," Malholtra said. "I'm lucky to be in this situation; to meet a kid like him."
Chimera said it was no secret that Salmon was having an impact on the Blue Jackets team. "If this kid can fight through that, we can sure make the playoffs and do a big run," Chimera said. "Guys want to get there for him."
Brad Salmons, Ryan's father, said he believed the bond between his son and the Blue Jackets could lead the team to their first playoff appearance. "I truly believe that Ryan and his drive to be here for the playoffs is pushing a lot of players to go that extra step," he said.
Still, even with the excitement of a playoff run, the Salmons family deals with looming reminders of Ryan's health. "The hardest conversation I've had with him was yesterday," Brad Salmons said. "We actually had to talk about the burial, what his wishes were."
In the meantime Salmons' focuses on the Blue Jackets, his new friends, and the playoffs, which until this year, seemed to be unattainable for Columbus. "I'm trying, I'm fighting and sticking around with them," Salmons said. "Giving them that push, hopefully."
Salmons, 19, knows hockey inside and out -- from strategies of the game to trading locker room barbs -- but he isn't a player. He's a fan whose time to enjoy hockey is dwindling. Salmons was diagnosed with cancer less than a year ago. The diagnosis wasn't good at the time, and in recent months, a brain tumor has worsened. "Things are getting tougher," Salmons said. "I can really tell. I'm in a lot more pain."
The Blue Jackets, anxious to find way for Salmons to focus on quality of life, decided to make him one of their own. Last week the team left the rink and went to Salmons' house to deliver a one-day player contract. "It was the real contract that we sign," said Blue Jackets forward Jason Chimera. "It was the real addendum sheet (and) he had to hit a bonus for two playoff tickets for the first playoff game."
Since then, Nationwide Arena has become Salmons' second home. "I can't put into words what this team has done for me and my drive and my morale," he said. "It really does mean a lot to me."
Chimera and Jackets' center Manny Malholtra have become Salmons' closest friends on the team. "It's a privilege to know him and be around him," Malholtra said. "I'm lucky to be in this situation; to meet a kid like him."
Chimera said it was no secret that Salmon was having an impact on the Blue Jackets team. "If this kid can fight through that, we can sure make the playoffs and do a big run," Chimera said. "Guys want to get there for him."
Brad Salmons, Ryan's father, said he believed the bond between his son and the Blue Jackets could lead the team to their first playoff appearance. "I truly believe that Ryan and his drive to be here for the playoffs is pushing a lot of players to go that extra step," he said.
Still, even with the excitement of a playoff run, the Salmons family deals with looming reminders of Ryan's health. "The hardest conversation I've had with him was yesterday," Brad Salmons said. "We actually had to talk about the burial, what his wishes were."
In the meantime Salmons' focuses on the Blue Jackets, his new friends, and the playoffs, which until this year, seemed to be unattainable for Columbus. "I'm trying, I'm fighting and sticking around with them," Salmons said. "Giving them that push, hopefully."
A Good Day for the Good Guys
NBC 4: Police said they have arrested a suspect in connection with a double shooting on Tuesday evening. The shooting occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, when, police said, Thomas L. Smith entered an apartment on Shanley Drive and became involved in an argument with a resident and his brother. During the argument, police said, shots were fired and 21-year-old Douglas Lovett and 19-year-old Aaron Lovett were struck… Douglas was transported to Riverside Methodist Hospital where he died as a result of his injuries. Aaron was transported to OSU Medical Center Main and was listed in serious condition. Smith allegedly fled the scene on foot and a warrant was issued for his arrest. According to Columbus Police Sgt. Rich Weiner, SWAT teams were called to a home on East 13th Avenue at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. SWAT entered the home and arrested Smith without further incident.
NBC 4: A second former owner of Captain Woody’s accused of drug charges pleaded guilty Wednesday. Joseph Marasco was one of the owners of a popular Buckeye Lake bar, Captain Woody’s. He and partner Robert Fusner were accused of conspiring to traffic cocaine and marijuana throughout Central Ohio and using the profits from the drugs to launder the money through the purchase of boats, cars and Captain Woody’s. Federal investigators said Marasco and Fusner were dealing drugs for more than seven years, bringing it from other states and Canada into Central Ohio. Marasco pleaded guilty to fraud and false statement charges and conspiracy to distribute controlled substance charges Wednesday. Fusner, 33, admitted to conspiring to distribute more than 100 kilos of marijuana and evading taxes on his drug profits in early March.
NBC 4: A second former owner of Captain Woody’s accused of drug charges pleaded guilty Wednesday. Joseph Marasco was one of the owners of a popular Buckeye Lake bar, Captain Woody’s. He and partner Robert Fusner were accused of conspiring to traffic cocaine and marijuana throughout Central Ohio and using the profits from the drugs to launder the money through the purchase of boats, cars and Captain Woody’s. Federal investigators said Marasco and Fusner were dealing drugs for more than seven years, bringing it from other states and Canada into Central Ohio. Marasco pleaded guilty to fraud and false statement charges and conspiracy to distribute controlled substance charges Wednesday. Fusner, 33, admitted to conspiring to distribute more than 100 kilos of marijuana and evading taxes on his drug profits in early March.
Quick Read
Tim May (sports) types an excellent column on Ohio State’s offensive outlook, which will be the conversation when spring workouts commence on Thursday…. Bob Hunter’s pair of editorials (they shouldn’t have wasted the space for one, let alone two) could also induce conversation for very different reasons… His headline indicating that That Matta was never on Kentucky’s radar… If he wasn’t, why did ESPN (who are they again), list him as a candidate? Hunter’s second editorial, was equally awful, imploding itself with a wretched four paragraph lead…
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
INVITE: Free Gas Friday
Calendar: April 3Commencement: 5:00
Venue: Lodge Bar (Arena District)
Happy Hour Parties receive $10 Gas Card
Happy Hour Gas Card Contest ($10, $25, $50 Prizes)
Drinks (Available 5 – 9 p.m.)
$3 you call it drinks
$1.50 Domestic Pitchers (32 ounces)
$1 wells
Menu (Available 5 – 9 p.m.)
$3 Appetizers
½ Price Pizzas
Performance
Mission 19
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