Belinda M. Paschal

3 days ago | farmersadvance.com | Belinda M. Paschal

Dance seemingly has no connection to agriculture or technology, but for Columbus artist Ricarrdo Hunter-Valentine, they’re inextricably intertwined. For the native New Yorker, movement tells stories. In turn, blending movement with environmental practices creates symbiosis between art and nature. Technology ties in by pushing the limits of artistic expression. Hunter-Valentine’s unique perspective could be why he was chosen as one of 50 finalists for the Dance/USA Fellowship to Artists.

4 days ago | dispatch.com | Belinda M. Paschal

Columbus dancer Ricarrdo Hunter-Valentine is a finalist for the Dance/USA Fellowship to Artists (DFA). The DFA supports artists who are working to broaden the idea of dance and remove barriers in the field. Dance seemingly has no connection to agriculture or technology, but for Columbus artist Ricarrdo Hunter-Valentine, they’re inextricably intertwined. For the native New Yorker, movement tells stories. In turn, blending movement with environmental practices creates symbiosis between art and nature.

5 days ago | dispatch.com | Belinda M. Paschal

Thousands of protesters rallied April 19 at the Ohio Statehouse to oppose the Trump administration. The rally, organized by Ohio 50501, was part of a nationwide movement addressing issues such as immigration policies and Social Security. Protesters called for the return of mistakenly deported El Salvadoran citizen Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Participants expressed concerns about the future of democracy and the direction of the country under the Trump administration.

1 week ago | dispatch.com | Belinda M. Paschal

English rock band The Struts will perform at Newport Music Hall on Aug. 6. Tickets go on sale April 18 and cost $35 in advance or $40 on the day of the show. A year after they brought glam and bombast to KEMBA! Live, The Struts will be heading back to Columbus this summer. Known for songs including "Could Have Been Me," "Kiss This" and "Body Talks," the four Englishmen are set to perform at Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., on Aug. 6.

1 week ago | dispatch.com | Belinda M. Paschal

The Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest returns July 18-20, featuring 20 barbecue vendors and diverse musical acts. Headliners include Mavis Staples, Boney James and Lizz Wright, among others. Smoky meats and funky beats will heat up Columbus this summer, when Jazz & Rib Fest returns with 20 barbecue vendors and an all-star roster of headliners including R&B and gospel great Mavis Staples and saxman Boney James.