The Wexner Center for the Arts is making a call for submissions for it's Ohio Shorts 2020 film event. Submit your work to our 24th annual competition showcasing Ohio-produced short films—from documentary, animation, or dramatic narrative, to anything in-between! Entires will be accepted electronically through March 2nd, and prizes will be awarded at a screening and reception on April 18th. To apply, artists who work with film and/or video are invited to submit work to either the adult division (19 and older) or the youth division (18 and younger). Submission guidelines can be found at the event website. Each person or team whose video is selected for the showcase will be awarded a $50 screening fee and a complimentary ticket for the evening. A $500 Jury Award and $300 Audience Choice Award will be announced at the event on April 18th. For any questions, contact ohioshorts@wexarts.org

Carl Coleman has worked in law enforcement and protection for 30 years. He has provided security for professional sports teams, politicians, and public figures such as Les Wexner, James Caan, and Shaquille O’Neal. He is a lifelong learner who leverages his time to assess his life, come up with ideas, and develop projects. He started to learn how to play the piano as an adult and has been taking lessons for eleven years. Carl and Daron talk about situational awareness, sustaining attention over extended periods of time, and the importance of challenging yourself throughout your life. Carl recommends: Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Rac e by Margot Lee Shetterly and the 2016 movie based on it Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins Additional information related to topics we discussed: "Attentional Fitness Exercises for Musicians" by Daron Larson The Gift of Fear and Other

Goodbye to Mr. Creosote. Goodbye to the naked organist. Goodbye to Brian's mum, and to all her screeching sisters. Goodbye to Terry Jones, who has consumed his final wafer-thin mint. It's hard to eulogize a Python — for one thing, no one can ever top John Cleese's magnificent sendoff of Graham Chapman in 1989. "Good riddance to him, the freeloading bastard, I hope he fries," Cleese told the assembled mourners. "And the reason I say this is that he would never forgive me if I didn't, if I threw away this glorious opportunity to shock you all on his behalf." If you're watching the YouTube video, the camera at that moment cuts to Jones smiling fondly in the crowd. ( Commenting today on Twitter , Cleese said "Two down, four to go.") And while I'd like to be rude about Terry Jones, circumstances compel me to point out that he was much more than just that naked guy on the organ bench. He was a writer — of Python scripts and children's books alike — a documentarian, a Chaucer scholar and a

Cardiologists in Columbus are the first in the nation to test new technology for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation. Doctors say it's a safer and more effective alternative.

The Columbus Board of Health today declared a local public health emergency giving the city extra safety measures to respond to COVID-19 cases. The declaration allows for the quarantine and isolation of individuals with the virus and as a last resort law enforcement involvement for any instances of non-compliance.

This month is a special one for people of many faiths, and not being able to gather has been a concern for those who find fellowship to be comforting, and even necessary in tough times. So faith leaders are finding unique ways to reach out to their congregations.

Social distancing and the stay-at-home order have caused a lot of people to change their plans. But some tenacious Ohioans aren’t letting the pandemic get in their way. And they are getting creative about finding alternatives.

Arden Kaywin is a singer, voice teacher, and vocal producer based in Los Angeles. She incorporates mindful awareness into her holistic approach to helping singers get out of their heads and realize their full potential for artistic expression. 
 Arden and Daron discuss the kinds of obstacles professional singers run into and how navigating them invariably supports showing up for more fully in their personal lives. Resources related to this conversation: FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real The DEN Mediation studio in Los Angeles Mindfulness teachers: Heather Prete and Chandresh Bhardwaj (author of Break the Norms ) "For Singers Who Have Ever Felt Stuck In Your Head" A blog post Arden wrote in response to Daron's TEDxColumbus Talk Don't Try to Be Mindful "Attentional Fitness Training for Musicians" A blog post Daron wrote about bringing mindful awareness to musical practice and performance Follow Arden: Arden Kaywin Vocal Studio ( www.ardenkaywinvocalstudio.com ) Facebook Group: The Pro

Production on season 10 of the hit series has been axed because of the coronavirus crisis, but the actor playing Negan could not help but be excited for the upcoming special episode.

Created by 'American Vandal' showrunner Dan Lagana, this eight-part series is said to revolve around the life of Joe Schreibvogel, an eccentric zookeeper in Oklahoma, who fights to keep his park open.

In the new episode of the spin-off series of ABC's 'The Bachelor', the remaining six couples will be paired with someone from another couple to test their relationships.

Because of the travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the former Destiny's Child member and the 'Everything I Own' singer will be moved into the role of mentors.

In related news, Eva allegedly 'felt disrespected' during a heated fight at 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' season 12 reunion, which will air on Sunday, May 10.

The upcoming 'Battlestar Galactica' series is moving ahead as the show secures Michael Lesslie who previously penned the script for the 'Assassin's Creed' movie.

Both Robert Rodriguez and Payton Reed have been confirmed to sit behind the lens for the upcoming second installment of Disney's hit 'Star Wars' spin-off.

The 'Lose You to Love Me' singer is announced to front an online cooking series and show off her skills in the kitchen amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.

In the video, Tyra advises contestant Danielle Evans to close the gap in her front teeth, saying, 'Do you really think you can a have a covergirl contract with a gap in your mouth?'

Prior to this, it was said that the Bravo honchos decided to fire Cynthia and fellow 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Eva Marcille because their 'storylines were the weakest.'

Starring in the skit for 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', The Rolling Stones frontman gets onboard to support a non-profit providing for children in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

During a recent SAG Foundation Conversations at Home interview, the Oscar winner talks about the main differences between what happens to her Jeanne Crandall character and herself in real life.

Weeks after COVID-19 shut down productions worldwide, Ryan Murphy admits that he has been contemplating between pushing production back by a year or changing theme.

The two late-night show hosts respond to Donald Trump's ridicule, saying the president should focus on the coronavirus pandemic instead of television ratings.

The 'Seinfeld' actor reveals to his former co-star that he was offered a huge bribe to spill the beans ahead of the highly-anticipated finale of their TV show.

The comedy show 'Man with a Plan' gets the axe on CBS after four seasons while the drama series 'Tommy' is canceled by the TV network after airing the first season.

Reinhart is joined by 'Riverdale' castmates Camila Mendes and Madelaine Petsch to lend their voice to 'snooty rich girls' in an upcoming episode of the animated comedy series.

In the new episode of the hit FOX singing competition, Jeff Dye is tapped to be the guest panelist, joining Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger.

'The Hangover' star Ed Helms, in the meantime, is on board as an executive producer for the planned project that will chronicle the rise and fall of the former Mayor of Toronto.

In a newly released statement, VH1 announces that it has 'forcibly shut down' production of upcoming seasons of several spin-off series amid the global pandemic which has claimed many people's lives.

Denise's eyebrow-raising action seems to have something to do with hookup rumors, which started to spark in late November 2019, involving her and former 'RHOBH' star Brandi Glanville.

The 'White Collar' main actor and the creator Jeff Eastin confirm discussions to bring back the drama series which originally ended in 2014 after six seasons.

Cast members, including Pete Davidson and Kate McKinnon, have been entertaining fans with skits and musical numbers from their self-isolation since mid-April.

Series creator Ryan Murphy reveals in a new interview that he has done writing the scripts for the new installment of the series, though the production has yet to start due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

A judge has ruled in favor of the 'Seinfeld' actor after he was sued by writer/director Christian Charles over who came up with the idea for the 'Comedians in Cars' show.

Two projects based on the Nicolas Cage-starring franchise are confirmed by the producers to be in development; one for streaming and another for the big screen.

The 'Community' cast members are going to reunite for a virtual table read without Chevy Chase who was fired from the show due to his increasingly aggressive and racist antics.

The creator/host of the long-running modeling competition finds herself under fire after a clip from a past episode in which she confronted Dani Evans about the gap in her teeth came out online again.

In a new video from part 1 of the reunion, the Housewives are talking about Kenya's subdued persona named Ken, the nickname given by Kenya's estranged husband Marc Daly.

The actor playing Neal Caffrey in the crime drama series has reconnected with castmates, including Tim DeKay, Hilarie Burton, Willie Garson and Tiffani Thiessen, and creator Jeff Eastin, in a livestream.

While the long and anxious wait for news engulfed loved ones in Southampton, rescue attempts continued mid-Atlantic in the wake of Titanic’s demise.

Faces of the relatives gathered outside the White Star Line’s Southampton offices were etched with anguish and despair. Dan Kerins retells the story of when the tragic Titanic news broke

As the world marks the centenary of the Titanic tragedy this weekend, SALLY CHURCHWARD asks whether icebergs like that which fatally cut short the liner’s maiden voyage are a threat to modern shipping

Compared to Titanic, Cunard’s little ship, Carpathia was an unremarkable vessel, which undertook a remarkable rescue. Keith Hamilton tells the story of the modest Southampton captain who became a hero

The only surviving letter believed to have been written on board Titanic is expected to fetch up to £100,000 when it goes under the hammer today.

The last letter known to be written on the ill-fated Titanic sold for a world record at auction yesterday.

A menu form the Titanic sold for£60,000 while a locker key for the doomed ship fetched £62,000 at auction.

A BISCUIT that survived the sinking of the Titanic and has been described as the most expensive in the world has sold for £15,000 at auction.

A letter written a day before the Titanic sank by one of the disaster's victims has sold for a record-breaking £126,000 at auction.

A £14 MILLION bid to buy a collection of more than 5,500 artefacts from the Titanic wreck site and bring them to Northern Ireland has been launched.

Filmmaker Wes Ball has signed on to do the movie adaptation of Catherine Webb's 2014 sci-fi novel using a script done by by 'Humans' writer Melissa Iqbal.

Fans are given the chance to be eaten by a dinosaur in the upcoming 'Jurassic World' movie in exchange for donations to Covid-19 relief efforts amid the ongoing pandemic.