Life in the 614

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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 movie event.

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.

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.

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 stops and other experiences coming to central Ohio. 

Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins speaks with Chas Kaplan, co-creator of the Columbus Food Truck Festival on the latest edition of the Life in the 614 podcast. During this episode we talk about how the festival got started in 2011, how it’s in a new location this year, and what we can expect from the two-day event this weekend.

Columbus Dispatch features reporter Earl Hopkins speaks with James Alexander, owner of Flavor'd Flow Studio on the latest episode of the Life in the 614 podcast. During this edition we discuss the history and culture of breakdancing, what inspired Alexander to get involved with the art form and how he’s built his teaching methods and studio from the ground up.

With the reboot of Weekender, Arts and Culture Reporter Earl Hopkins spoke with Features and Special Sections Editor Becky Kover about what readers can expect going forward. Earl also spoke with Ohio Restaurant Association President and CEO John Barker about the growing number of rooftop bars and high-rise cantinas in the capital city.

The Columbus attorney is the son of the founder of Detroit rock magazine Creem. Kramer produced the new documentary, “Creem: America’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll Magazine,” available online at creemmag.com. 

Lisa Minken, marketing manager of the series, talks about "Come From Away," "Hadestown," "Frozen" and more.

Columbus Dispatch freelance reporter Nancy Gilson Braverman speaks with novelist James McBride on the latest episode of the Life in the 614 podcast. On this show we discuss McBride’s new book “Deacon King Kong,” how he came up with the idea for this novel, and talk about what readers can expect to take away from it. Finally, we hear what’s next for James McBride, including the new musical he’s working on.

Eliese Colette Goldbach shares insights into her new book, “Rust: A Memoir of Steel and Grit.”

Columbus Dispatch freelance reporter Nancy Gilson Braverman speaks with Richard Cordray regarding his new book “Watchdog: How Protecting Consumers Can Save Our Families, Our Economy, and Our Democracy.” During this we hear about Cordray’s time spent as the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, what he accomplished during his time as director, and what this book has to offer readers.

Keefe, who spent his teen years living in Worthington, moved to Los Angeles more than 20 years ago to pursue a career in entertainment.

The Grammy-nominated artist will perform Feb. 17 at Skully's Music-Diner in Columbus, Ohio.