Art
Comes To Life In Columbus, Ohio, By Melody Schubert:
Built in 1895, The Franklin Conservatory is another unique place to visit that educates and promotes environmental awareness with exhibits and hands-on programs. One of this unique exhibits is an African Perspective of Family. The Chapungu:
Stories In Stone exhibit is moving and enlightening exhibit which features 50
amazing hand carved stone sculptures.
Stories In Stone At The Franklin
Conservatory
Each piece provokes a sense of longing to better understand the Artist of the Shona tribe native to Zimbabwe. One piece in particular above represents the love we share for our family; a universal feeling which unite us all. The Franklin Conservatory is located at 1777 East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio or call 1-(800) 214-PARKfor the newest schedule of exhibits and programs set for the coming year. .is open: Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For a living example of art visit the Topiary Park located NW corner of E. Town St. & Washington Ave. downtown, just south of the Columbus Museum of Art. This photo, courtesy of the Topiary Park, features Georges Seurat's Famous post impressionist painting, A Sunday On The Island Of La Grande Jatte.
Through the patience and care of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department the painting has been transformed into the only known living example of art. 54 carefully tended topiaries feature people, eight boats, three dogs, a monkey, a cat and a real pond. Inside
the quaint chateau-style building which houses the Topiary Park Museum Shop guests find a nice selection of distinctive gardening, art, and French Victorian items, in addition to live topiaries. The Museum Shop is open April through December. Call 614-645-0197 for additional details. Proceeds from the Topiary Park Museum Shop provide funding for the care of the park. The Topiary Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset, year round.
Whistle While You Work?
When traveling we look for the unexpected and unique sites that stand out. Sometimes they're off-the-beaten path, other times we find gems like the American Whistle Corporation hidden just around the corner in Columbus at 6540 Huntley Road. Our tour was an interesting and entertaining glimpse into the history of the only manufacturer of metal whistles in the US, and after the tour we stopped at the gift area to pick up our own whistle. Call 1-800-876-2918 for information on Tours prices & times available.
