Attending Red White & Boom? Here’s what you need to know

Columbus Dispatch features and entertainment reporter Cameron Teague Robinson explains what you need to know regarding Red White & Boom for 2022. Cameron breaks down the best places to watch the fireworks, where to park, and talks about the streets closures that will occur because of this event.

COSI CEO, President Frederic Bertley previews the center's "Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes" exhibition

Features reporter Earl Hopkins and COSI CEO and President Frederic Bertley talk about the upcoming "Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes" exhibition, which is set to run at COSI from Nov. 26 to May 30, 2022.

Comedian Chelsea Handler talks about her new comedy tour 'Vaccinated and Horny'

Reporter Earl Hopkins speaks to comedian, television host and six-time best-selling author Chelsea Handler to talk about her new comedy tour “Vaccinated and Horny,” as well as her upcoming performance at the Palace Theatre on Nov. 13.

Donut and Beer Festival Founder Brian Colopy talks about the annual event's debut in central Ohio

For the 100th episode of Life in the 614, features reporter Earl Hopkins talks to Donut and Beer Festival Founder Brian Colopy about the annual event's origins, ongoing success and its debut in the capital city. 

Essayist, Poet Hanif Abdurraqib talks about MacArthur 'Genius Grant' and power of joint efforts to uplift Columbus artists

Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins speaks to music critic, essayist, and poet Hanif Abdurraqib who’s here to talk about being selected as one of the 25 MacArthur ‘genius’ grant recipients and the greater effort to advance Columbus’ art and culture space through shared resources.

WOSU to push for increased engagement, community outreach with new facility

Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins speaks to Mike Thompson, WOSU news content director and the host of "Columbus on the Record," about the media company's new facility on the latest episode of Life in the 614 podcast.

Neil deGrasse Tyson brings movie event to Columbus

Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins speaks with Neil deGrasse Tyson on the latest episode of the Life in the 614 podcast. During this episode we preview how Tyson will take center stage at the Palace Theatre on September 21, in Columbus, Ohio and what viewers can expect to see at his m…

Carla Epler talks about the return of Columbus' Oktoberfest, the family-ran event's origins

Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins talks about the origins of Columbus' Oktoberfest, how the event has evolved in its 55-year history and what elements will be seen at this year's festival.

Organizer of Greek Festival talks about the event's return, storied tradition

Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins spoke with Greak Festival Spokesman Stacey Stathulis about the history of the Labor Day Weekend tradition and what attendees can expect with the event's return after a two-year hiatus.

A look at some of the most exciting events and concerts this fall and winter

Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins chronicles the most exciting events, concerts and festivals to look forward to this fall and winter on the latest edition of the Life in the 614 podcast. During this episode, we highlight concerts, literary events, visual art exhibits, standup comedy…