Jim Massie misses a pair of opportunities… First, with his front-page story about Huntington Bank Park, which is more salute than story… Second, with his profile of Clippers Manager Torrey Luvullo (sports)… The story told me nothing about Luvullo, other than someone once advised him to stop playing, because he wasn’t very good as a player…
The Huntington Park special section is atrocious also… The stories range from the rote to the ridiculous… The most egregious, a dialogue on the different food choices available (shocking… a twenty-first century park has twenty-first century amenities)… If the Dispatch insists on devoting a special section about the park, they could at least have written something more than the mess they produced…
Aaron Portzline and Michael Arace (sports) model a perfect strategy for the Blue Jackets, as both make adjustments in their pre-game two mindsets… For once, Arace types a solid column… Portzline is whiny…
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Bunnies, Charms, and Heifers Inspire Thoughts
The internal conversations of this city must be fascinating. The confidence and confusion, the persuasion and opposition, the ignorance and veracity… If only one could somehow monitor this confidential and constant inner-twitter.
Upon my arrival for the Little Black Dress Party, McFadden’s was crushed. The first floor had a minimal walkway (which is unusual)… The second floor was equally impassible… And both patios were swarmed, as the boys and bunnies (and believe me, there were bunnies, with and without black dresses) conversed and danced in the delicious mid-April air…
These evenings, without hesitation, are my favorite in this city… The cold and gray of winter is vanished, but it is not yet summer, so every random is not crammed into a ten block radius… These are the select evenings, when one can venture into the city, savor the sixty and seventy-plus weather, and enjoy the pre-summer hangover and hookup opportunities…
As I walked from the second floor onto the first and into a conversation with McFadden’s Promotions Superstar Amy, I can’t imagine her thoughts as she greeted the happy hour patrons and observed the throng which they immersed into… McFadden’s is a college venue and college students crave alcohol, circumstances and theme be damned… Amy could simply conceptualize cheap drink specials and call it a job… But, she doesn’t… Every week, she conceptualizes and executes some of the most impressive and intriguing events I attend or am invited to… (and she’s a bunny also)…
As always, a collection of non-bunnies were visible among the sexy and scrumptious which populated McFadden’s pair of floors… Actually, I’m stunned their was room for anyone sexy or scrumptious, given the sheer mass of some of these refrigerator shaped heifers… (Save your comments and e-mails)… I can’t imagine their rationalization, as they stand in their closets or sit in front of their mirrors and dress themselves in clothes they know they can’t wear, which they know will repulse people (and when I say people, I don’t just mean myself)…
The amount of skin they flash, from their pants cut just low enough to make one gag to their heifer cleavage, must cross their mind as unacceptable… They must say to themselves, the people who sell them the clothes must say to them, heifer, black dresses just aren’t meant for some… Still, they cover their refrigerator shaped bodies in throw rug clothing and steal attention from the bunnies…
Thankfully, there remain some bunnies who the heifers can’t overshadow… On this night (as on most nights), the brightest bunnies, the bunnies who could not be eclipsed, were the Lucky Charms… Sytease’s mind must be incredible… She’s the charm’s leader… Every evening, she has dozens of details to organize… Yet, she is the most adorable and approachable person you would ever wish to meet (and as I said on twitter, no bunny over 5’5 can rock a black dress like she can)…
Speaking of bunnies who can rock a black dress and minds which must be incredible… Brooke’s energy, personality, and splendor continue to captivate… What I said about her off the rack quality would be sufficient… But, as I watched her sell jello shots and dance and lip sync, she is simply implausible… She is gorgeous, I assume she knows as much and she must know that every male eye is on her when she enters a room… Yet, she proves herself worth the attention…
Also worth attention is the exquisite Emily Rose… I hadn’t seen her since St. Patrick’s Day and obviously I had written a volume about other charms since… But, within thirty seconds of seeing her smile, seeing her spectacular hair style, and hearing that enchanting rasp in her voice, I was reminded why no charm compares with her… There are bunnies in this city… There are platinum bunnies in this city… But, the phrase OUS, was minted for Emily Rose…
In a nutshell, seeing Emily, seeing Brooke, Sytease, Amy or any of the other two dozen bunnies in black dresses are why I, as I exited the venue, thanked myself for another late evening… You can’t imagine how many nights I think about staying home… But, then I come to my senses and give myself a good kick in the ass… And I never regret not staying home…
Upon my arrival for the Little Black Dress Party, McFadden’s was crushed. The first floor had a minimal walkway (which is unusual)… The second floor was equally impassible… And both patios were swarmed, as the boys and bunnies (and believe me, there were bunnies, with and without black dresses) conversed and danced in the delicious mid-April air…
These evenings, without hesitation, are my favorite in this city… The cold and gray of winter is vanished, but it is not yet summer, so every random is not crammed into a ten block radius… These are the select evenings, when one can venture into the city, savor the sixty and seventy-plus weather, and enjoy the pre-summer hangover and hookup opportunities…
As I walked from the second floor onto the first and into a conversation with McFadden’s Promotions Superstar Amy, I can’t imagine her thoughts as she greeted the happy hour patrons and observed the throng which they immersed into… McFadden’s is a college venue and college students crave alcohol, circumstances and theme be damned… Amy could simply conceptualize cheap drink specials and call it a job… But, she doesn’t… Every week, she conceptualizes and executes some of the most impressive and intriguing events I attend or am invited to… (and she’s a bunny also)…
As always, a collection of non-bunnies were visible among the sexy and scrumptious which populated McFadden’s pair of floors… Actually, I’m stunned their was room for anyone sexy or scrumptious, given the sheer mass of some of these refrigerator shaped heifers… (Save your comments and e-mails)… I can’t imagine their rationalization, as they stand in their closets or sit in front of their mirrors and dress themselves in clothes they know they can’t wear, which they know will repulse people (and when I say people, I don’t just mean myself)…
The amount of skin they flash, from their pants cut just low enough to make one gag to their heifer cleavage, must cross their mind as unacceptable… They must say to themselves, the people who sell them the clothes must say to them, heifer, black dresses just aren’t meant for some… Still, they cover their refrigerator shaped bodies in throw rug clothing and steal attention from the bunnies…
Thankfully, there remain some bunnies who the heifers can’t overshadow… On this night (as on most nights), the brightest bunnies, the bunnies who could not be eclipsed, were the Lucky Charms… Sytease’s mind must be incredible… She’s the charm’s leader… Every evening, she has dozens of details to organize… Yet, she is the most adorable and approachable person you would ever wish to meet (and as I said on twitter, no bunny over 5’5 can rock a black dress like she can)…
Speaking of bunnies who can rock a black dress and minds which must be incredible… Brooke’s energy, personality, and splendor continue to captivate… What I said about her off the rack quality would be sufficient… But, as I watched her sell jello shots and dance and lip sync, she is simply implausible… She is gorgeous, I assume she knows as much and she must know that every male eye is on her when she enters a room… Yet, she proves herself worth the attention…
Also worth attention is the exquisite Emily Rose… I hadn’t seen her since St. Patrick’s Day and obviously I had written a volume about other charms since… But, within thirty seconds of seeing her smile, seeing her spectacular hair style, and hearing that enchanting rasp in her voice, I was reminded why no charm compares with her… There are bunnies in this city… There are platinum bunnies in this city… But, the phrase OUS, was minted for Emily Rose…
In a nutshell, seeing Emily, seeing Brooke, Sytease, Amy or any of the other two dozen bunnies in black dresses are why I, as I exited the venue, thanked myself for another late evening… You can’t imagine how many nights I think about staying home… But, then I come to my senses and give myself a good kick in the ass… And I never regret not staying home…
Friday, April 17, 2009
INVITE: Clippers Post Game
Commencement: 5:00Venue: Lodge Bar (Arena District)
Cost: Free Admission with Ticket Stub
Live Music (Friday & Saturday)
Drinks (Available 5 – 9 p.m.)
$3 you call it drinks
$2.25 Domestic Pitchers (32 ounces)
$1 wells
Menu (Available 5 – 10 p.m.)
$3 Appetizers
½ Price Pizzas
Huntington Bank Park Premiere Headlines Showcase Saturday
10 TV: The scoreboard works, the concession stands are stocked, and each blade of grass will be manicured to perfection as the Columbus Clippers prepare to unveil their new ballpark. After more than 18 months of construction, Huntington Park will be christened Saturday afternoon when the Clippers take on the Toledo Mud Hens. First pitch is 4:05 p.m.
General Manager Ken Schnacke said the team is anxious to show off the new stadium to the city and its fans. "When we open the gates tomorrow, how many times can we get you to say, 'Wow, this is so cool?'" Schnacke said.
The ballpark is trendy enough for the new generation of baseball fans, but was also built with a sense of history for baseball purists. Schnacke said he has no doubt that Saturday's Opening Day will be remembered by all fans. "Tomorrow is going to be one of the neatest days in modern Columbus' baseball history," he said.
Cooper Stadium's namesake, Harold Cooper, will serve as grand marshal of a downtown parade before Saturday's game. About 1,500 tickets set aside for the general public will go on sale at the ballpark at noon.
General Manager Ken Schnacke said the team is anxious to show off the new stadium to the city and its fans. "When we open the gates tomorrow, how many times can we get you to say, 'Wow, this is so cool?'" Schnacke said.
The ballpark is trendy enough for the new generation of baseball fans, but was also built with a sense of history for baseball purists. Schnacke said he has no doubt that Saturday's Opening Day will be remembered by all fans. "Tomorrow is going to be one of the neatest days in modern Columbus' baseball history," he said.
Cooper Stadium's namesake, Harold Cooper, will serve as grand marshal of a downtown parade before Saturday's game. About 1,500 tickets set aside for the general public will go on sale at the ballpark at noon.
City’s Opinion: Parking Should Be Simple
NBC 4: With more than 15,000 parking spaces available in and around the Arena District, there will be plenty of great parking. All lots and garages will be open for public use tomorrow, Tuesday and Thursday when fans from all over will flock to see the Clippers on their new sod and the Jackets take to the ice for games 3 and 4.
Huntington Park patrons are encouraged to access the parking areas at the west end of the Arena District, which are easily accessible via the Neil Avenue exit off of I-670. In order to utilize discounted $3 parking passes, Clippers ticket holders must prepurchase the passes online at http://www.arenadistrictparking.com by entering the event code located on each ticket.
The $3 parking passes are valid for the Neil Avenue and Arena Grand Theatre garages and the lot located east of the Eye Center along Neil Avenue. Both the parking pass and event ticket will be required for entry.
Those patrons who do not pre-purchase parking will be required to pay the Nationwide Arena event rates posted at the garage and lot entrances. Attendees of the Blue Jackets games are encouraged to park at the east end of the Arena District (Front Street and Chestnut parking garages). The east end of the District is easily accessed from the Third Street exit at I-670.
As always, parking lots and garages reserved for Blue Jacket VIP and season ticket holders, located just west of Nationwide Arena, will also be open. In honor of the Columbus Blue Jackets first Stanley Cup playoff appearance, the Arena District will host activities on both game days beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Battelle plaza, and Blue Jacket game time is 7 p.m. both evenings. In order to improve the flow of traffic through the Arena District, the Columbus Clippers games on the 21st and 23rd have been moved to a 6:05 p.m. start.
Huntington Park patrons are encouraged to access the parking areas at the west end of the Arena District, which are easily accessible via the Neil Avenue exit off of I-670. In order to utilize discounted $3 parking passes, Clippers ticket holders must prepurchase the passes online at http://www.arenadistrictparking.com by entering the event code located on each ticket.
The $3 parking passes are valid for the Neil Avenue and Arena Grand Theatre garages and the lot located east of the Eye Center along Neil Avenue. Both the parking pass and event ticket will be required for entry.
Those patrons who do not pre-purchase parking will be required to pay the Nationwide Arena event rates posted at the garage and lot entrances. Attendees of the Blue Jackets games are encouraged to park at the east end of the Arena District (Front Street and Chestnut parking garages). The east end of the District is easily accessed from the Third Street exit at I-670.
As always, parking lots and garages reserved for Blue Jacket VIP and season ticket holders, located just west of Nationwide Arena, will also be open. In honor of the Columbus Blue Jackets first Stanley Cup playoff appearance, the Arena District will host activities on both game days beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Battelle plaza, and Blue Jacket game time is 7 p.m. both evenings. In order to improve the flow of traffic through the Arena District, the Columbus Clippers games on the 21st and 23rd have been moved to a 6:05 p.m. start.
INVITE: Sexy Saturdays
Commencement: 10:00Venue: Sugar Bar (525 Park Street)
VIP Access: Text (406-3072)
Mezzanine Drinks (Available 10:30 – 11:30 p.m.)
$1 Top Shelf Drinks
Chalk Induces Sidewalk Shooting
NBC 4: A far south side man faces felonious assault charges after allegedly shooting his neighbor in the hand. The incident began outside a home in the 4200 block of Sestos Drive shortly after 6 p.m.
Police said Shawn Jarvis and Jeffrey McDowell argued Thursday after McDowell told four children not to draw on the sidewalk in front of his house with chalk… The children, ages 9, 8, 4 and 3, went into a home next to McDowell’s and said the man was cussing at them.
Police said Jarvis exited his home and asked McDowell not to cuss at the children. Witnesses told police that while he was in front of the children, McDowell pulled a gun from his pants and fired twice, striking Jarvis in the hand. Jarvis, 36, was taken to Grant Medical Center, where he is listed in stable condition. McDowell, 59, was taken into custody.
Police said Shawn Jarvis and Jeffrey McDowell argued Thursday after McDowell told four children not to draw on the sidewalk in front of his house with chalk… The children, ages 9, 8, 4 and 3, went into a home next to McDowell’s and said the man was cussing at them.
Police said Jarvis exited his home and asked McDowell not to cuss at the children. Witnesses told police that while he was in front of the children, McDowell pulled a gun from his pants and fired twice, striking Jarvis in the hand. Jarvis, 36, was taken to Grant Medical Center, where he is listed in stable condition. McDowell, 59, was taken into custody.
Quick Read
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…
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…
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
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