Category Archives: Events to attend

Bobcat Goldthwait: Coming soon to a comic-con near you!

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Actor, comedian, and director Bobcat Goldthwait visits Craft to discuss his career: acting in the Police Academy films, directing World’s Greatest Dad, and engaging with fans at comic cons. Reflecting on his works and experiences, he fondly remembers Robin Williams … Continue reading →

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Meg Cabot: From The Princess Diaries to Westerville

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Novelist Meg Cabot is more than just The Princess Diaries, although that’s an impressive accomplishment. She’s had an her extensive career, writing over 50 novels for young adults and adults. Next up, she will appear at a Meet the Author … Continue reading →

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Nef Johnson’s Journey from  Shrunken Head to  Columbus Comedy Festival

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Doug Dangler
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David Nihill and the Shelf Help Tour

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Doug Dangler

What does is take to be a successful comedian, like David Nihill? Practice. And a desire to tell people interesting facts, like Columbus used to have the oldest captive gorilla and currently has the longest span, single tower S-shaped suspension … Continue reading →

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How Are You Doing? Natalie’s Coal-Fired Pizza

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Doug Dangler

The incredible impact of COVID-19 has been felt by everyone but few have been hit as hard as restaurants, live performance venues, and other public gathering place. In a series I’m calling “How Are You Doing?,” I’ll be talking with … Continue reading →

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How a Super Scientist Helps a Superhero: Nadya Mason Rescues Paul Rudd (someday)

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Doug Dangler

While Ant-Man floats in the endless expanse of the Marvel Universe Quantum Realm, scientists like Professor Nadya Mason at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign work diligently to discover what the rules of quantum mechanics really are. Professor Mason’s January … Continue reading →

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Spamalot comes to Columbus’s Palace Theater

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Doug Dangler

Almost everyone has seen the hilarious comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail. From the Black Knight, the Taunting Frenchman, and the importance of knowing the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow, the film’s many funny moments have a place in … Continue reading →

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Billy Boyd: Art imitates life

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Doug Dangler

One of my favorite exchanges in the first Lord of the Rings movie occurs after Aragorn tells the hobbits to stop eating and get walking: Aragorn: Gentlemen! We do not stop ’til nightfall. Pippin: But what about breakfast? Aragorn: You’ve … Continue reading →

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Thomas Ian Nicholas: From actor to producer to musician

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Doug Dangler

Actor Thomas Ian Nicholas has appeared in many films, starring in Rookie of the Year and playing Kevin Myers in the American Pie franchise. He’s also a musician, producer, and writer. His latest work in production involves magicians and vampires, … Continue reading →

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Steven Wright’s favorite joke

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Doug Dangler

Steven Wright is one of a handful of comics I’ve paid to see perform live, although that says more about how cheap I am than it does about comics. At any rate, it was great to talk to him and … Continue reading →

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