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Renowned Ohio based artist Samuel Deji Adebuga is set to unveil his latest exhibition on Saturday, July 13th at the 700 Bryden building in Columbus, Ohio from 4pm to 8pm. The exhibition, titled "Deji Adebuga: The Retrospective Exhibit 2024" will showcase Adebuga's unique artistic vision and talent.

Adebuga's latest collection captures the essence of human emotions and experiences, offering viewers a thought-provoking and immersive artistic journey. Through his masterful use of color, texture, and composition. Adebuga invites audiences to reflect on the complexities of life and find connection in their own personal narratives. 

The exhibition will feature a diverse range of artwork. " Art is a language that has given me access to new narratives, using mixed media to exaggerate details in mostly traditional-based motifs." explains Adebuga. Adebuga's signature style, characterized by bold brushstrokes and expressive forms will be on full display, captivating art enthusiasts and collectors alike. 

MONDAY, JUNE 24 | 1:00PM ET | WEBINAR
Upcycling is an ancient tradition based on elevating all food to its highest and best use, and in recent years it's become a major focus of the food waste movement, with attention from businesses, the media, and consumers. So... what next?

Coming up on June 24—National Upcycling Day—join ReFED, Upcycled Food Association, and Where Food Comes From for a special webinar about the future of upcycling. How do we build on the recent success of this food waste solution? What challenges remain in expanding its viability? And how do we get more people to be part of the upcycling revolution?

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On Sullivant Avenue, the block begins at Columbian and pretty much ends at Hague. If you don’t know what the block is, you might be better off. If you do know the block, you likely have an opinion of it. If you’re reading this article (that is to say, someone with regular internet access, time to read an article with some leisure, and sharp enough to follow the Columbus Free Press), and know the block, odds are that your opinion is strong. The block is a tough place. As someone familiar with tough spaces, I don’t know many like this one.

The police will tell you all kinds of things about Sullivant Avenue but a good deal of it is just to boost their funding. It works, too. They got a million dollar boost to sweep the streets of the Hilltop. I have walked the streets, the alleys, and gotten to know a large number of people there in the last few years, I haven’t had much of an issue with anyone but the cops.

Would you like to see the work of great activists for peace from all over the world and talk with them about it?

We all want the same thing — to live in safety with our families and contribute to our communities. When government policies harm families, the policies should change. And when children are involved, our government should take the greatest care before doing something that changes their lives so irrevocably.

In a lopsided 88-2 vote (with 10 not voting, including Sen. Richard Durbin), the Senate passed S.870 – the so-called ADVANCED Act, a bill which quite literally takes the lid off of the nuclear safety box, both domestically and internationally.

So proud and confident were the Senators in nuclear power’s promises, rather than being introduced as stand-alone legislation, the 93-page bill had to be snuck into the three-page Fire Grants and Safety Act – a bill reasonably assured to pass at a time when huge parts of the nation are again in the process of burning to the ground.

Using the logic similar to that of an adolescent purchasing a first car (“If it’s red, fast, and a convertible – that’s it! What could go wrong?”), bill advocates trotted out the usual litany of at best contestable at worst discredited arguments for its passage: nuclear is clean and green, is needed to fight the climate crisis, creates jobs, and is over-regulated.

Saturday, June 22, 11am-3pm, Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS), 4645 Executive Dr.

This will be a family-friendly celebration of the strength, beauty, and cultures of the refugees and immigrants in our community, featuring global arts and crafts activities for families, as well as music, food, and dance from around the world.

Hosted by Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS).

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RJD2 is one of Columbus, Ohio’s most beloved local creatives.

RJD2’s newest album, Visions Out Of The Limelight is break heavy, which should please people who loved Dead Ringer’s “Let The Good Times Roll.” I’ve known RJD2 for years. My usual RJD2 interview would mention RJD2’s graffiti friends – me, Wands, and Cram. Or I would ask him if someone who reads Howard Zinn would critique advertising circa Mad Men era? I figured I would avoid my usual questions.

Instead, we find where out where the party’s at.

RJD2’s Visions Out of the Limelight’s release party is Saturday June 22,  2024. Tickets 25 dollars.

We discuss a couple of my favorite RJD2 rap songs. We deconstruct a review I didn’t write with a written podcast.

I quote Playboy’s description of RJD2 – “Hipster Hop.”

I forgot about soliciting RJD2’s opinion about Campus Target.

Wes Flexner: Did you know there is a street called Ramblewood near Bethel Road?

RJD2: Ramblewood. I don’t think so.

Thursday, June 20, 6pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch], 96 S. Grant Ave., Rm. 1-A

Join us on Thursday, June 20, 6pm, at the Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch], Rm. 1-A, for a screening of Bamako (2006), a film depicting a trial of the World Bank for the crime of exploiting African peoples.

Attend online at tinyurl.com/CORSmeeting.

Hosted by Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists.

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The U.S. Green Party condemns  the recent House passage of legislation to automatically register all males ages 18-26 for potential military conscription through the Selective Service System.