Both the front page (“Taken to School”) and sports (“Bitter Baptism”) feature outstanding headlines…. Tom Reed’s front-page story provides a lesson for his subjects… The story was solid and played to it’s expectations… A recipe the Blue Jackets may want to attempt on Saturday…
As for Friday, Aaron Portzline’s (sports) recount, particularly his lead, is excellent… Michael Arace (sports) column, like the Blue Jackets themselves, is uninspired… Ken Gordon’s feature on Terrelle Pryor is solid, but he missed an opportunity… If you are writing about the starting quarterback, you have to make it count…
Friday, April 17, 2009
Garage Bar Schedule Relocates Green Columbus
“Green Drinks Columbus,” which WWHO spent several weeks promoting, was almost canceled. Due to a still unspecified scheduling conflict, the Garage Bar informed organizers they were unable to host them. Lodge Bar relocated the entire event, less than one hour prior to it’s start.
The Garage Bar was one of ten venues throughout the city to host a Blue Jackets playoff viewing party. No one associated with the Garage Bar could be reached for comment concerning this story.
Green Drinks Columbus, organized by Green Columbus, was “a networking event meant to encourage public discussion and action towards building a sustainable society and planet.” The transplanted event featured performances from five musical acts.
The Garage Bar was one of ten venues throughout the city to host a Blue Jackets playoff viewing party. No one associated with the Garage Bar could be reached for comment concerning this story.
Green Drinks Columbus, organized by Green Columbus, was “a networking event meant to encourage public discussion and action towards building a sustainable society and planet.” The transplanted event featured performances from five musical acts.
Cinderella Calamity: Red Wings Own Game One
In “Major League,” the New York Yankees hammer a home run and assume a 2-0 lead over the Cleveland Indians in a playoff contest. Smugly, villainous owner Rachel Phelps remarks, “That ought to shut these people up.”
Upon my arrival at the Frog Bear and Wild Boar, the environment and excitement screamed playoffs. The Pepsi Power Patrol was present… Stinger was motivating fans… The voice announcing prize winners was the Nationwide Arena voice (nice touch) and as for the fans… Every eye was transfixed with the action… And the Blue Jackets were playing as those eyes expected…
The action was intense… Rick Nash had chances… Others had chances… Steve Mason played, as we now expect he will and despite skating an ice surface below thirty-four banners, the Blue Jackets played as if this was their eighteenth consecutive playoff appearance (when in actually, it was Detroit’s eighteenth consecutive and the Blue Jackets initial)… Amidst almost constant sound, the Blue Jackets and Red Wings contested a first period, which epitomized what this sport’s second season is…
Interspersed with the outstanding hockey and omnipresent crowd reaction was the adorable activity of Marchioness Stephanie… I know I’ve discussed her previously, but she honestly is atypical… Other bar bunnies have appearance… They have personality… But, Stephanie possesses an enthralling and infinite energy that simply resists explanation… She could, in five minutes, make coffee exhausted…
Speaking of exhausted, R Bar’s capacity was exactly this as I approached the venue for the start of the second twenty minutes… I don’t mean it was simply difficult to move inside the venue… I don’t mean there was standing room only in the venue… I mean there was a line out the door of people watching the contest through the glass, waiting to get into the venue… For the second consecutive week, R Bar was unmatched for atmosphere…
If only the Blue Jackets second could have matched their first… While they quickly countered the Red Wings first goal, registering a response within one minute… They were unable to counter salvos two and three… Despite continuous encouragement from fans both inside and outside R Bar, the Blue Jackets reminded everyone why this was their initial playoffs… They were sloppier… They were slower… And they concluded the second trailing 3-1…
Thankfully, as the Red Wings assumed command of the contest, I had R Bar Owner Natalie Darr to converse with… I know I’ve discussed several other owners in this city and each is passionate about their venue… But, Natalie is exemplary and unique… She is passionate about what her venue represents… Last night, three hundred plus packed themselves amongst alcohol and memorabilia and for the first moment since I started this website… the Buckeyes were on no one’s mind… This, thanks to Natalie and her patrons, was a professional sports city…
As the third period commenced, the Blue Jackets were attempting to return the Buckeyes to everyone’s foremost thoughts… Less than three minutes into the frame, the Red Wings might as well have sang good night sweet prince, as they scored a fourth goal and deadened any aspirations of a comeback… The hope that personified this night walked (metaphorically, if not literally) the bridge into the night with thoughts of game two… Game one was over…
As I split the post-game between R Bar and the Frog Bear and Wild Boar, the crowd within both venues was subdued… However, I enjoyed several random conversations, each focused on the fact that this wasn’t the Blue Jackets night, but at least there would be another night… At least there would be a game two, which until this season was a practical impossibility, as there had never been a game one…
I walked the bricks toward the conclusion of my night and one thought superceded all others… Since the Blue Jackets clinched the playoffs, they have lost three consecutive contests… Making the playoffs was an ambition and it is an admirable first step… But, the Blue Jackets must realize, what the city and their opponents clearly already know… Making it isn’t enough…
Upon my arrival at the Frog Bear and Wild Boar, the environment and excitement screamed playoffs. The Pepsi Power Patrol was present… Stinger was motivating fans… The voice announcing prize winners was the Nationwide Arena voice (nice touch) and as for the fans… Every eye was transfixed with the action… And the Blue Jackets were playing as those eyes expected…
The action was intense… Rick Nash had chances… Others had chances… Steve Mason played, as we now expect he will and despite skating an ice surface below thirty-four banners, the Blue Jackets played as if this was their eighteenth consecutive playoff appearance (when in actually, it was Detroit’s eighteenth consecutive and the Blue Jackets initial)… Amidst almost constant sound, the Blue Jackets and Red Wings contested a first period, which epitomized what this sport’s second season is…
Interspersed with the outstanding hockey and omnipresent crowd reaction was the adorable activity of Marchioness Stephanie… I know I’ve discussed her previously, but she honestly is atypical… Other bar bunnies have appearance… They have personality… But, Stephanie possesses an enthralling and infinite energy that simply resists explanation… She could, in five minutes, make coffee exhausted…
Speaking of exhausted, R Bar’s capacity was exactly this as I approached the venue for the start of the second twenty minutes… I don’t mean it was simply difficult to move inside the venue… I don’t mean there was standing room only in the venue… I mean there was a line out the door of people watching the contest through the glass, waiting to get into the venue… For the second consecutive week, R Bar was unmatched for atmosphere…
If only the Blue Jackets second could have matched their first… While they quickly countered the Red Wings first goal, registering a response within one minute… They were unable to counter salvos two and three… Despite continuous encouragement from fans both inside and outside R Bar, the Blue Jackets reminded everyone why this was their initial playoffs… They were sloppier… They were slower… And they concluded the second trailing 3-1…
Thankfully, as the Red Wings assumed command of the contest, I had R Bar Owner Natalie Darr to converse with… I know I’ve discussed several other owners in this city and each is passionate about their venue… But, Natalie is exemplary and unique… She is passionate about what her venue represents… Last night, three hundred plus packed themselves amongst alcohol and memorabilia and for the first moment since I started this website… the Buckeyes were on no one’s mind… This, thanks to Natalie and her patrons, was a professional sports city…
As the third period commenced, the Blue Jackets were attempting to return the Buckeyes to everyone’s foremost thoughts… Less than three minutes into the frame, the Red Wings might as well have sang good night sweet prince, as they scored a fourth goal and deadened any aspirations of a comeback… The hope that personified this night walked (metaphorically, if not literally) the bridge into the night with thoughts of game two… Game one was over…
As I split the post-game between R Bar and the Frog Bear and Wild Boar, the crowd within both venues was subdued… However, I enjoyed several random conversations, each focused on the fact that this wasn’t the Blue Jackets night, but at least there would be another night… At least there would be a game two, which until this season was a practical impossibility, as there had never been a game one…
I walked the bricks toward the conclusion of my night and one thought superceded all others… Since the Blue Jackets clinched the playoffs, they have lost three consecutive contests… Making the playoffs was an ambition and it is an admirable first step… But, the Blue Jackets must realize, what the city and their opponents clearly already know… Making it isn’t enough…
Always Live Debuts Saturday
If Always Live commenced tonight, I could tell you that Lodge Bar was crushed. I could tell you that their crowd included Sugar Bar & Park Street Patio Co-Owner Brian Swanson. I could tell you about the bunnies. I could tell you DJ Legend was spectacular. And I could tell you that Lodge Bar employees Barbara and Joe were insightful conversations… Unfortunately, Always Live hasn’t commenced…
Another Teenager Wasted
10 TV: An 18-year-old man was critically wounded Thursday night after being shot in the head on the West Side. Police said the shooting occurred in the parking lot behind the Smoke N Shop carryout on South Wayne and Sullivant avenues around 10:30 p.m… The man was transported to Mount Carmel West Hospital in life-threatening condition.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Huntington Bank Park Premiere: Frog Bear & Wild Boar
Commencement: 2:00Venue: Frog Bear & Wild Boar (343 N Front Street)
Cost: Free Admission with Ticket Stub
Clippers Ticket Contest
Menu
Bratwursts
Hamburgers
Nathan’s Hot Dogs
Huntington Bank Park Premiere: Lodge Bar
Commencement: 3:00Venue: Lodge Bar (Arena District)
Clippers Ticket Contest
Drinks (Available 3 – 9 p.m.)
$3 you call it drinks
$2.25 Domestic Pitchers (32 ounces)
$1 wells
Menu (Available 3 – 10 p.m.)
$3 Appetizers
½ Price Pizzas
Performance
Scott Munns
Huntington Bank Park Premiere: R Bar
Commencement: 12:00Venue: R Bar (Arena District)
Drinks (Available All Day)
$2.50 Pabst Blue Ribbon (24 ounces)
INVITE: Little Black Dress Party
Commencement: 9:00Venue: McFadden’s (South Campus)
First One Hundred Little Black Dresses receive Gift Bags
Drinks (Available All Night)
$4 Raspberry Margarita
$3 Bacardi Mixers
INVITE: Geisha Party
Commencement: 10:00Venue: Sugar Bar (525 Park Street)
Geisha Costume Contest
Mezzanine Drinks (Available 11 p.m. – Midnight)
$1 Top Shelf Drinks
INVITE: Diplo
Commencement: 9:00Venue: Skullys (1151 North High Street)
Age Range: 18 and over
Cost: $20
Marquee Performance
Diplo
Opening Performances
Adulture
Dave Espionage
DDPesh
Johnny Cashola
One Five Nine
Co-Sponsors
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Schoolboy Productions
Quick Read
On the morning of the Blue Jackets initial playoff contest… A drunk driving front page lead… Seriously?
Bill Rabinowitz (sports) types an exquisite story on rookie goaltenders who won Stanley Cup championships… Speaking of rookie goaltenders, Aaron Portzline offsets his insightful recount of the last meeting between the Blue Jackets and Red Wings with a bland feature about Steve Mason…
Michael Arace (sports) is typically pathetic, whining that Rick Nash doesn’t get enough recognition (maybe Nash should win something and he might)… Metro features a pair of excellent reads… The first concerning the tax day tea protests and the second concerning senatorial fundraising…
Bill Rabinowitz (sports) types an exquisite story on rookie goaltenders who won Stanley Cup championships… Speaking of rookie goaltenders, Aaron Portzline offsets his insightful recount of the last meeting between the Blue Jackets and Red Wings with a bland feature about Steve Mason…
Michael Arace (sports) is typically pathetic, whining that Rick Nash doesn’t get enough recognition (maybe Nash should win something and he might)… Metro features a pair of excellent reads… The first concerning the tax day tea protests and the second concerning senatorial fundraising…
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Showcase Saturday
Columbus has enjoyed spectacular occasions… However, nothing compares with this… From the Blue Jackets to the Clippers to Fleetwood Mac… From Huntington Bank Park to Nationwide Arena to Front, Park, and Vine streets… Every entity and venue has superstars to showcase…
Gossip CBUS will cover them all… From 2 p.m. until midnight, our twitter will be live with the events, people, and sites, which will make the memories… Where will we be? Our partial schedule is below (watch our twitter for additional venues)…
2 – 4 p.m.: Clippers coverage includes Frog Bear & Wild Boar and Lodge Bar
6 – 9 p.m.: Blue Jackets coverage includes R Bar
9 – Midnight: Fleetwood Mac post concert includes Frog Bear & Wild Boar
Gossip CBUS will cover them all… From 2 p.m. until midnight, our twitter will be live with the events, people, and sites, which will make the memories… Where will we be? Our partial schedule is below (watch our twitter for additional venues)…
2 – 4 p.m.: Clippers coverage includes Frog Bear & Wild Boar and Lodge Bar
6 – 9 p.m.: Blue Jackets coverage includes R Bar
9 – Midnight: Fleetwood Mac post concert includes Frog Bear & Wild Boar
Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings: Game One (R Bar)
Commencement: 2:00Venue: R Bar (Arena District)
Playoff Tickets & Prizes
Drinks (Available All Night)
$2.50 Canadian Bottled Beers
Drinks (Available 2 – 9 p.m.)
$3.50 Seasonal & Stouts
$3 Premium Pints
$2.50 Domestic Pints
$2 Domestic Bottled Beers
Mixed Drink Specials
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