Throughout 2011, Opal’s displayed a sampling of their wares at local flea markets and antique malls as they readied the space on Parsons for opening day. That day has finally come. You can visit them during their grand opening Friday, January 27 from noon to 7pm, or anytime afterwards during their regular store hours.

Hours

Thursday – Saturday, 12-7pm or by appointment.

More information

OpalStackhouse.com
Opal Stackhouse on Facebook
ChopChopGallery.com
Chop Chop Gallery on Facebook

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Built in 1920, this updated brick home features three stories, two and a half baths, and four bedrooms. Hardwood floors, pocket doors, and four decorative fireplaces add historic charm while remodeled kitchen and baths add modern convenience.

Outside, a future homeowner will enjoy a fenced yard and two car detached garage on a quiet and impeccably maintained street in the heart of Olde Towne East.

This short sale is listed at $185,000. For more information on this property, contact Realtor Nina Masseria at Carriage Trade Realty.

Also, special thanks to all the neighborhood Blockwatches for their continued efforts to make our neighborhood safe year-round.

It’s impossible to mention all the good things that happened in 2011. Here are just a few of the highlights…

• Brand new oldetowneeast.org website and revamped Facebook page
• The most successful Summer Tour of Historic Homes yet
• Five new restaurants and coffee shops opened  (Angry Baker, Smothered Gravy, Sweet Raines, L’Appat, and Upper Cup)
• Homeport Gallery Opens on Long Street
• Another successful Hot Times Festival
• Many more OTENA-sponsored social events, including first Music in the Garden event
• Central Community House Celebrated 75 Years
• Two new condominium developments: Main Street Condos and NoBo on Long Condos
• New Media Middle School Opened
• Reinstated the OTENA Green Committee and Membership Committee. Also started the OTENA Financial Committee
• Annual Trash to Treasures Yard Sale
• Earth Day cleanup

Historic Homes of the Future – by Al Waddell, Realtor;
Basic Multi-Cheese Mac n Cheese – by Bryan Curtiss;
Every Time You Shop Local, an Angel Gets Its Wings – by Jessica Riendeau with contributions by Daniel Colvin

Also, special thanks to Heritage Day Health Centers for their help in processing and distributing the Olde Towne Times.

Click to download pdf.

The Columbus Neighborhoods project was designed to celebrate Columbus’ 2012 bicentennial. It will include a series of six hour-long documentaries, as well as extensive online resources about the city’s historic neighborhoods. According to WOSU, the project will be “one of the most visible and memorable projects associated with the observance of the city’s bicentennial.”

So far, the series has completed documentaries on Short North, German Village, King Lincoln, and University District. The Downtown & Franklinton combo documentary is in production now.

The production and presentation of WOSU’s Columbus Neighborhoods will culminate in 2012 during Columbus’s 2012 Bicentennial Celebration with special screenings, broadcasts, and community events.

The Olde Towne East documentary is scheduled to air in Fall 2012. Right now, WOSU is seeking interviews, stories, photos, and videos from local Olde Towne East residents and businesses for inclusion in the documentary. If you would like to submit a story, contact WOSU at www.columbusneighborhoods.org.

Three displays will be selected with prizes of $25, $50, and $100, and a recognition plaque. In order to win, you must first add your address to the judging list using the form below.

Open to OTENA members only. If not a member, you can join here.

Judging will take place Sunday, December 11th and awards given Wednesday, December 14th at the OTENA Holiday Potluck.

SUBMIT THIS FORM TO ENTER

According to the Boomhouse Records Facebook page, the company aims to “combine many forms of local talent to create a conglomerate of creativity and culture unique in both genre and diversity.”

Boomhouse Records was founded by four friends – Parker Muntz, Zack Newkirk, Brandon Maclean, and Patrick Hearn. According to Parker Muntz, Boomhouse began in late 2009 with an idea and a name. Then after more than a year of planning, the founders decided to “seriously collaborate and combine our strengths to at least try something.”

Muntz explains that Boomhouse held their first showcase in April 2011 called the Spring Sampler, and it was a great success. So they held another event in July called the Summer Shanty to an even larger turnout. Most recently, they held an event October 28th called A Hallowed Eve to another great turn out.

“I keep thinking that know one will show up,” says Muntz, “and then 50 more than the previous time show-up and new faces too, so it’s very exciting.”

“We have huge support from our like-minded friends to spread the word about it,” he adds.

Boomhouse currently represents four different bands including:
Forest & the Evergreens (soul/blues-rock)
The Blight (progressive metal/rock)
Alaska Awake (folk/indie)
Apples & Baskets (funk/blues/groove)

For more information on Boomhouse Records and the bands they represent, visit their website at boomhouserecords.com.

OTENA will provide entrées, including a vegetarian selection, as well as all beverages. OTENA Members & Guests with last names starting with A-L, please bring a dessert to share. OTENA Members & Guests with last names starting with M-Z, please bring a side-dish or salad to share.

We will be participating in a food drive this year as well. Please bring a canned good with you to the potluck for donation to a local food bank.

Also new this year, we will be holding a fun and casual gift exchange with a twist. Bring an item from your home that you no longer use or purchase an inexpensive item ($10 limit max). Participation is completely voluntary. If you’d like to participate, just bring a wrapped item with you.

Didier Alapini, who grew up and studied biochemistry in Africa’s Ivory Coast, is the owner of the cafe. European, American, and African flavors come together in a variety of dishes, including salads, sandwiches, and soups.

However, it is with the desserts and pastries that Alapini shows his special skill.

As local Olde Towne East resident Margaret Ann Samuels emphatically posted on the Olde Towne East Facebook page, “[L'Appat] has the best cookies I ever ate.”

Stop by this new addition to the expanding selection of restaurants and coffee shops through Olde Towne East.

More information:
L’Appat Patisserie & Cafe Opens in Olde Towne East from ColumbusUnderground.com
First Look: L’Appat Patisserie from Columbus Crave
L’Appat Patisserie on Yelp
L’Appat Patisserie on Facebook