www.hottimesfestival.com The 40th Hot Times Community Festival is scheduled for September 8-9-10, 2017 This weekend long celebration is a special occasion where the entire community gathers to celebrate peace, harmony, community unity, friends, family & the arts. Please enjoy your time at the festival, and upon leaving, take away with you a bit of happiness and friendship that is HOT TIMES.

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Hot Times is generously supported by Pabst Blue Ribbon, Miller, Columbus Brewing Co., The Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, Community Properties of Ohio, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Columbus Community Festival, Central Community House, Beacon Property Management, Woodlands Tavern, the Olde Towne East Neighborhood Association and many, more community partners who have helped Hot Times Festival remain the only event of its kind in Central Ohio.

240 Parsons Ave. Parsons & Main

(lawns of the Columbus Health Dept.)

September 8-9-10 “The Friendliest Festival In Columbus”

240 Parsons Avenue With mature shade trees and beautiful lawns, 240 Parsons Avenue is the perfect setting for HOT TIMES. The historic building on the site was constructed in 1874, on land donated by the citizens of Ohio, for use as the Ohio State School for the Blind. Throughout the years, the building has remained remarkably intact and is now leased by The City of Columbus, who renovated and modernized it for The Columbus Health Department. Jazz notables Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Art Tatum were educated here and directly across the street was James Thurber’s birthplace. The Community thanks the State of Ohio, Columbus Health Department and The City of Columbus for their continued support of the Hot Times Community Arts & Music Festival.

Rules to Festival By * ALL DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH * PLEASE WALK YOUR BIKE, SKATEBOARD, SKATES, SCOOTERS THROUGH THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS * NO PARKING OF ANY UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES ON THE LAWNS * DO NOT CARRY ANY ALCOHOL ONTO OR AWAY FROM THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS * DO NOT PARK IN PRIVATE, POSTED LOTS - YOU WILL BE TOWED * NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND

Healing Arts Workshops Kid’s Activities Peace Village Vendors Music

ARTS FOUNDATION OF OLDE TOWNE

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Arts Foundation of Olde Towne is a community based, not-for-profit, Arts & Humanities incubator

Hot Times Community Arts & Music Festival Listen For The Jazz Ohio Swings! Keynotes In Columbus History

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ComFest 2018 June 25,26,27 Goodale Park! www.comfest.com

STREET FAIR

As you visit Hot Times, stroll along the old curved drive in front of the historic building at 240 Parsons Avenue and check out the Street Fair. Community, Regional & International Vendors selling Arts, Crafts & Rare Treasures, line the road with colorful booths containing everything from clothing, jewelry and books, to face paint, hair ornaments and drums. Community Organizations join in to educate the public about their various works. For 2017 Hot Times welcomes “Art Is ColumbUS” --- Booth applications and Street Fair information is posted in June each year. www.hottimesfestival.com

GREAT FOOD

Aloha Ice - Shaved ice Alvin Whyte - Jerk Chicken - Curry Campton Cuisine - Creole Influenced Cuisine Cotton Candy On the Go D’s Dogs - Hot Dogs & more! Gilligan’s - Stir-fry - Fruit Smoothies Island Noodles - veggie and meat noodles Juergen’s Traditional Bavarian Bakery - Pasteries Junior’s Sweet Potato Pie Just Naturally Yummy Bakery - just what it says! Late Night Slice - Pizza Love Bug - Handcrafted food each day Paddy Wagon - Arresting food Ribman - ribs Queen’s Table - Fried Fish Dinner and Sandwiches Shrimp Lips - Seafood Sweet & Speedy - Snacks, Candy, Pop, Water Willowbeez-SoulVeg - Vegan Choices Main Street Bar will serve 3 Kinds Of Beer - Smirnoff Coolers wine - Farmhaus Cider vodka lemonade - vodka cranberry Parsons Avenue Bar will serve 3 kinds of beer, Smirnoff Coolers wine - Farnhaus Cider water- pop

Service hours: Friday 5 P.M. to midnight - Last Call 11:30 P.M. Saturday 11 A.M. to midnight - Last Call 11:30 P.M. Sunday Noon to 9 P.M. - Last Call 8:30 P.M. You are invited to help! Clean up your own trash (don’t leave a mess), recycle your cans, bottles & plastic in the containers provided and don’t leave trash in the parking lots and surrounding neighborhood. Want do more - sign up at the Volunteer Tent!

ATMs located beside the North Bar, across from the Parsons Stage and next to Sweet and Speedy 3

MUSIC ON MAIN STREET LUNGU VYBZ

The Jazz Poetry Ensemble Featuring

Lungu Vybz Reggae is a sharp group comprising of six youth between the ages of six and nineteen from Columbus, Ohio. Having been acute learners and observers of roots reggae music from birth and throughout their lives, Lungu Vybz members, are naturally inclined to aim for purified quality sounds of roots reggae.

SEAN CARNEY & THE JOINT ROCKERS Sean Carney won the Albert King Best Guitarist Award taking first place at the 2007 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. He is the force behind the Blues For A Cure shows and CDs and has just returned from an extended European tour! Sean Carney & The Joint Rockers will get you up dancin’

Kidd Jordan - JAMES CARTER & D.D. Jackson The Jazz Poetry Ensemble is a collection of extraordinary musicians who cover a vast range of experience and styles. The JPE performance will be in tribute to the memory of civil and human rights lawyer and activist Kate Schulte and will feature Edward “Kidd” Jordan, D.D. Jackson 7 James Carter, ALL legends in avant-garde jazz circles. For more info check WWW:makejazznotwar.org

WILLIE PHOENIX

Willie Phoenix has been performing at Hot Times for more years than anyone can remember. His fabulous sounds and great stage presence, whether it’s haunting blues, straight forward rock, raw garage band noise or psychedelic fusion is always proof that Willie Phoenix delivers. Willie’s career has spanned decades and so has his passion; never stopping, never failing to deliver jaw-dropping performances with an undeniable edge.

THE FOUR MINTS The Four Mints, recorded for both Holiday Records and Bill Moss’ Capsoul Records. The group’s first single was “You’re My Desire”. The second release was “Row My Boat,” The recording hit the R&B charts, and was their biggest record.

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All of the Jazz sets at the Festival are dedicated to the memory of Gene Walker, Arther Baskerville, Hank Marrr , Billly Brown, Bobby Alston, Rusty Bryant, Jimmy “Stix: Rodgers and all the members of the Listen for The Jazz All-Star Band who have lead the way, and all the reggae sets at the Festival are dedicated to the memory of Maria Rosamond Coles former manager of the Ark Band and dear friends and Near East Neighbors Hugo and Donna Cabrera founders of Skankland and Negas Records

THE MAIN STREET STAGE Friday, September 8 nikki hill

Once you see her perform, you won’t forget her amazing energy. Nikki Hill and her Band deliver a sound that will make you believe in rock ‘n’ roll again! Nikki’s unique voice is raw rock and soul dynamics mixed with the strength, passion, and honesty of blues shouters of the past. She steers the driving guitar and a tight rhythm section to create a breath of fresh air with their fast forward approach to American roots music.

If you haven’t heard of her yet, prepare for a real treat. And remember bring your dancin’ shoes!

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Is Said & Advance Party

Poet, playwright and Hot Times Planning Committee member, IS SAID has helped to build the HOT TIMES festival into the wonderful Arts experience it is today.

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Coffee House Rebels Intermittent Animals Chittenden Hotel Mendelsonics The Deeptones Apostles Jim Maneri’s Flypaper

Saturday, September 9

12:00 Bob Ras 1:00 Transit Arts 2:00 Doctah X & Skarob 3:00 Is Said & Advance Party 4:00 Hot Boys 5:15 Lungu Vybz 6:30 Four Mints 7:45 Gregg Swan & The Late Crew

9:00 NIKKI HILL 11:00 Willie Phoenix & The Soul Underground

Sunday, September 10 12:00 Glen Echo Saxophone Quartet

1:15 The James Elliot Project 2:45 Paisha Thomas & Friends 3:45 Jazz Poetry Ensemble 5:15 Awards Ceremony 6:00 Sean Carney & The Joint Rockers 7:00 All-Star Jammerz 5

THE PORCH SWINGS! Friday, September 8

7:00 ComFest Annual Group Photo

DRUM CIRCLES

Opening Drum Circle - Fri. 5:30 PM Super Sunday Drum Circle - Sun. 11 AM

Saturday, September 9 1:15 2:00 2:45 4:00 5:15 6:15 7:15

Freedom N’ Folk Revivial Kim Denizard Movement AFOOT Eugene The Piano Peddler & Wahru Deborah Tucker & Friends Habeeba Dance Co. Divine Stepdance

Sunday, September 10 1:30 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00

OSU Hillel International Folk Dancers Barbara Fant (2017 Honored Artist) Darchelle Williams La Belle Musette RonJae Sarah Cooperider

Everyone is welcome to join the drum circles - bring a percussion instrument to play, energy to dance or come and just have fun listening! The Hot Times Opening Circle will tbe led by Wahru Cleveland and take place Friday, 5:00, near The Parsons Stage. The Traditional Sunday Morning Circle will be led by the legendary Master Drummer & Elder Tony West, and will take place Sunday at 11 AM, under the big tree, on the lawn.

THE POETRY SLAM This is the REAL THING!

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Sign up to participate any time on Sunday, after noon at The Parsons Avenue Stage.

Sunday 4 PM - Parsons Ave. Stage The Annual Hot Times Poetry Slam, organized by Is Said, attracts poets from all over Central Ohio. Come hear the poets compete in a lively battle of words.

THE PARSONS AVENUE STAGE!

GROOVY BLUE

Inspired by Don Cheadle’s Miles Davis biopic, Mile Ahead, Groovy Blue is all about social music - music that both inspires and heals the revolutionaries among us. The revolution may not be televised, but Groovy Blue will certainly be a part of its soundtrack changing the world one groove at a time. Their purpose is to provide an oasis in the desert of chaos.

BLUE SPECTRUM

A six piece classic rock and original band comprised of young people who share a passion for creating and playing wonderful music. Their love of music is not the only commonality they share... they are also members of the special needs community. Life is not to be viewed through the single lens of a diagnosis but to be lived through the spectrum of potential, promise, and purpose.

Friday, September 8

5:00 Community Opening Drum Circle with Community Elder Drummer Wahru Cleveland 6:00 Johnny Lonesome 7:00 Sara D & Co. 8:00 Jae Esquire & the Last Outside Generation 9:00 Blue Spectrum 10:00 Groovy Blue

Saturday, September 9

12:00 DJ Apocalypse & Battle Talez from Flavor’d Flo Studios 1:15 Youth Poetry Slam 2:30 Girlz Rhythm n’ Rock Camp 3:30 Spirit Drummers 4:30 Carol Walker 5:30 Black Book 6:30 Wednesday Wine 7:30 Roscoe & Jay 8:30 Donna Mogavero 10:00 New Legga-C Showband

Sunday, September 10

Girlz Rhythm N’ Rock Camp is a non-profit designed to build self esteem in female youth through music creation and performance. The Camp provides workshops and technical training for girls ages 8 through 18, creating leadership opportunities, and cultivating a supportive community of peers and mentors. www.girlzrhythmnrockcamp.com

11:00 Traditional Sunday Drum Circle led by Drum Master Tony West 12:00 Zumba with Aziza 1:15 Dougie Simpson & the Faith Ban 2:45 James Blackmon & Friends 4:00 Poetry Slam with Is Said 5:00 Roger Parish & The PMAC ComeUnity

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THE LARGEST ART CAR SHOW IN OHIO!

The Art Car Motto.... New Cars Depreciate - DECORATE! ART CARS are MOVING SCULPTURE; Fun Art Straight To The People. Once again the largest collection of Art Cars in Ohio will appear at Hot Times. The Artists will be available for conversation and advice on how to start your own Art Car. Pure Imagination! No Idea Too Wild! Vote for your favorite Art Car and experience the baubles, bubbles and beads. Step under the Art Car Gate that leads you to a wonderful world of imagination. In the twenty two years there have been Art Cars at Hot Times, the times have changed! Now there are decorated, ubiquitous food trucks giving the art car artists help in the color-on-the-road category! Advertising “wraps” on cars and trucks, crazy logos, and bumper stickers also adorn the wanting-to-be-different driver’s vehicle. Of course Art Cars have been around for a long time. Most art car artists start with a specialized license plate and a theme; then “Things” “grow” on the car’s surface. Artists use varying glues, from silicone to construction adhesives, the kind in a tube that goes Pictures from The Art Car Lawns at Hot Times Far top right - Haider Ali painting a truck. Photos, clockwise: Some Kind Of Bat car by Alan Evil, The Orlds Largest Collection Of The World’s Smallest Versions Of The World’s Largest Things car by Erica Nelson, The Tiki Car by Meline Harris.

into a “gun.” Special outdoor-use paints can make car murals; the use of magnets can provide on-again, offagain support for art themes, like plastic letters, dots, lizards, mirrors, laminated pictures. The Hot Times Art Car Show has grown into Ohio’s largest Art Car exhibition and has been host to many Art Cars and Artists from all over the globe who show up at Hot Times with cars bearing thousands of brass, glass or plastic objects, or spewing thousands of bubbles - or who come to bring their talents to local cars - fun for all ages at Hot Times. This year Halle Halle from Canada re-visits Hot Times with her beautiful vehicle! NEW this year Haider Ali, known as the “King Of Pakistani Art Trucks”, will visit. He paints elaborate scenes using his unique style turning the utility trucks of Pakistan into mobile artworks. All over the world Art Cars are fun art straight to the people rolling galleries – Come see the cars and visit with the Artists at Hot Times – Come be inspired by the mobile creativity and plan to return next year with an Art Car of your own creation!

THE CULTURAL OLYMPIC GAMES 2017 On the lawn this year are the 2017 Hot Times Cultural Olympic Games presented in conjunction with The Art of Livin’ creator, Norman Jones Historians, humanitarians, scholars, archaeologists, and human culture specialists all agree that the exact origin of cultural games is unknown however variations of these games have been played and enjoyed for over 5,000 years! The Art of Cultural Games teaches discipline, provides communication and analytical skills, and offers non-physical combative events, while creating self esteem and pride among peer groups. On Saturday, 12 - 6, games will be taught and open playing will take place. Also sign up to participate in the championships taking place on Sunday, 3 - till the games are done!

WWW.BARSTRONOMY.COM Barstronomy.com brings astronomy to non traditional sites like Hot Times. Look on the lawns to see the Solar Telescope and talk with Tony Miller AKA Duke Skygawker about his work and the skies above us. View the sun!

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The Green Power Alternative Demonstrators (GPAD), constructed by the Electrical Trades Center are at the South side of the Main Street Stage and the North side of the New Parsons Stage. These unique portable electrical generating stations use built-in solar panels and an extendable wind turbine to power stages and stage lights. Provided by The Electrical Trades Center,

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240 Parsons Avenue (from an old postcard above), the current site of Hot Times Festival is entering into a time of change. To the right is a drawing illustrating changes that are planned for the lawns. Note the whole South West corner of the site is scheduled to be shaved off to make wider turning lanes from E. Main St. to S. Parsons Ave. Eventually the HOt Times site will be The Arts Foundation of Olde Towne, the Olde Towne East Neighborhood Association and the Columbus Heath Department have met with the planners and developers for ODOT to advocate for the preservation of as many of these old canopy, signature trees as possible and to remove and safely store the old brick gates, historic markers and the iron fence surrounding the site and replace them at finish of work.

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WORKING WITH BUYERS SELLERS AND INVESTORS Downtown Historic Homes by Kim Barrett Kim Barrett, Hot Times Volunteer for Over 20 Years

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Our organizations fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status, military status or disability.

honored artists

The Near East Area has traditionally been a place where creative people gather to live and work. The Honored Artist Award is presented yearly to an artist or administrator who has been active in serving the Near East Community through his or her work. In 2017 Barbara Fant & Michael Vander Does. With this award, they join a distinguished group of dedicated and creative people that includes: Smoky Brown, Walt Neil, Anna Bishop, Tony & Aziza West, Gene Walker, Leon Page, Kojo Kamau, Is Said, Aaraaman, Daniel Work, Queen Brooks, Jim Arter, George Miller, Denny Griffith, Eric Marlow, Dougie Simpson, Becky Ogden, Barbara “Wahru” Cleveland, Jeannette WilliamsBrewer, Jackie Calderone, Don Bullard, Roman Johnson, Chief Shongo, Bill Agnew, Ann DeWald, Ron Hope, The Four Mints, Bobby Shaw, Gail Larned, Bettye Stull, Lee Savory, Shaun Booker, Arnett Howard, BHB, Jack Marchbanks, Aminah Robinson, Deighton Charlemagne, Richard Duarte Brown, Delton Boyd, Mary McClendon, Ralph, Roger Williams, Riccardo Davenport, Daniel Colvin, Pepper Johnson, Mary Daniels, Voszi Douglas, Suzanne Gallagher, Suzan Bradford Kounta, Willie Phoenix & Clint Davidson

BARBARA FANT Barbara Fant, originally from Youngstown, Ohio is a minister, poet, and artist facilitator. She received her bachelor of art degree in English Literature and Language Arts in 2010 and her Master of Theological Studies in 2012. She has been on three National Poetry slam teams from Columbus and has represented the city in four Individual National and World Poetry slam competitions. Her first poetry collection, Paint, Inside Out was released in April 2010 from Penmanship Books of New York City when she was awarded The Cora Craig Award for Young Women Authors. She is a former employee of the Huckleberry House and of Art for a Child’s Safe America, working in shelters, prisons, correctional juvenile facilities, and elementary schools teaching art as a form of healing. She is also a member of ArtFluential of REACH communications, Is Said and the Advance Party, Transit Arts and has also been a regular performer on the radio show Street Soldiers. Commissioned by The Columbus Foundation, her poem “Today, Beginning Again,” written for Columbus’s Bicentennial year can be found in Revealed: Columbus, The Story of Us. She works at The Columbus Foundation as the Nonprofit Outreach Administrator. Barbara considers poetry her ministry.

MICHAEL VANDER DOES

Michael Vander Does started and ran the Poetry in the Park program for the City of Columbus in the 1970s presenting world class luminaries including Marge Piercy, Nikki Giovanni, Adrienne Rich, Amiri Baraka, and Allen Ginsberg. In 1986 he co-founded The Jazz Poetry Ensemble with Michael Sisson and by the middle ‘90s, the band had grown to 7 or 8 pieces and performed regularly on Monday evenings at K2U. Michael has been a regular performer at Hot Times for 31 years and since 2003 he has brought the Jazz Poetry Ensemble In 1985, he married Kate Schulte, a civil rights attorney. Their shared commitment to social justice inspires much of his poetry. In 2011, Kate died unexpectedly and to celebrate her life, her devotion to equal rights, and her love for the Olde Towne East neighborhood, he started the Hot Times Kate Schulte Tribute which has presented Kidd Jordan (every year), D.D. Jackson, Marlon Jordan, Hamiet Bluiett, and Oliver Lake. Michael has been published in numerous magazines, emags, and anthologies, and he has received various awards and grants. He has turned his whole yard into a perennial garden which he sees as a an extension of his jazz sensibilities. He has also worked in the video industry for almost 40 years and is one of the top video consultants in Ohio.

Left: Mural by Clint Davidson 2016 Hot Times Honored Artist Location: side of Yellow Brick Pizza 18th and Oak 15

REMEMBER! Kojo Kamau - It’s hard to know what to say that expresses the depth of loss the Community has felt with the passing of Kojo. He was our collective historian documenting his and our lives and the greater Columbus Community. His work has been displayed all around the world. He is renowned for his beautiful portraiture and his historic shots of his travels. Arthur Baskerville - Everyone loved Art! His smile simply lit up the stage and his boogie woogie style on the keyboard got everybody up on their feet. Art played with the Listen For the Jazz All Star Band since it origins in the 1980s and was an original participant in the Jazz & Eggs Jam Sessions. John T. Fleming, was the CEO of Columbus-based Superior Beverage Group, the beer distributor that services Hot Times. John really enjoyed Hot Times and was a sponsor of the Festival for many years, he shared the Festival vision and would come and bring family and friends as often as he could. John was a strong supporter of many great events in the Columbus Community! Lanny Sterling - Lanny came to Olde Towne around 1979 and bought an abandoned house that he rehabbed and lived in for many years. Lanny was married to Lea Ann who was the author of the “Historic Homes Of Olde Towne” book. Tom Collins was a talented keyboard musician going back to age 10. He played in many bands over the years including: HooDoo Soul Band, Men of Leisure, TC and The Cats, Dave Workman Blues Band, Five Mighty People, Unknown Kind and several others. He appeared often at Hot Times. Stefan Luebkemann - He was always welcoming. Whenever a new neighbor would move in they were sure to find a dozen eggs from his Olde Towne chickens or a plant from his garden as a welcome present. We know he is looking down and smiling at seeing us all together having fun. He was a most extraordinary person. 16

Columbus Children’s Parade The idea is simple: Have Fun Together!

The Columbus Children’s Parade gives children opportunities to freely and creatively celebrate themselves through music and the arts. Decorated bikes and strollers, costumes, community kids and parents become the parade marching along with local drummers, mascots and drill teams. Pre-Parade LINE UP AT 11 A.M. at CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE OLD BUILDING Bryden & Wilson Parade will step off at 11:30 A.M. and march west along Bryden road to Parsons Ave. arriving at the Hot Times Community Arts & Music Festival at noon! Join the Parade along the route too!

The Parade is about 24 years old

(but no one can remember exactly). Through the years it has served as a focal point of self and community esteem for hundreds of children who have participated. Thank You Central Community House for organizing and funding the Parade for 2017. Bring the kids, join the Parade, bring lawn chairs and sit along the Bryden Road route to cheer! Join in on the fun!

CREATIVE KIDS’ ACTIVITIES

On Saturday and Sunday afternoon enjoy creative, noncompetitive play designed to engage children and parents. The fun takes place on the north side of the main sidewalk on the front lawns. Enjoy workshops, crafts, demonstrations, games and more! Thanks to LOWE”S for helping the Kids activities at Hot Times!

Limbo Contest for All Ages! Sunday Sept. 10th @ 2:30pm

on the lawn behind the Kids Activites Tent Prizes ... Ages 5 - 12... Conducted by Queen Najla, drummer, dancer, author and storyteller. Saturday Sept 9, 2PM African Village Reunion Drum Dance Class Queen Najla travels around the country, mesmerizing her audiences everywhere as she includes limbo in her performances and gets her audience, of all ages to participate. 17

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THANK YOU

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

39 Below Frozen Yogurt City of Columbus Parks & Receation Columbus Brewing Company Miller Lite Pabst Blue Ribbon Kim Barrett - Better Homes & Gardens Beacon Property Management & Realty Inc. Community Festival ComFest Community Properties Of Ohio Lotus Electrix - John Lotus Jordan Sound Co. Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing Olde Towne East Neighborhood Association Outlook Media Traxler Custom Printing Jimmy Woodlands - Woodlands Taverns Bill Reynolds Jr. Rent A John Athens Messenger

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Central Community House City Of Columbus Special events Support Program Columbus Division of Fire Columbus Division of Police Columbus Health Department Electrical Trades Center Kensler Concessions Larry James - Crabbe, Brown, James Lasting Impressions Rentals Lyrasphere Web Design Madison Tent & Awning Co. Manning Law Company Nationwide Children’s Hospital Olde Towne East Neighborhood Association Stonewall Union Upper Cup Coffee Company WCBE 90.5

The focus of Hot Times is the Arts. The Artists who make it a point to perform, exhibit on the street fair, run workshops, teach children, and do other creative and wonderful things, are the heart of the festival. Thank You to each and every Artist who has taken her or his time to participate - your spirit is what makes this celebration so special and important.

VOLUNTEERS MAKE THE FUN HAPPEN! HOT TIMES is totally organized and administered by community volunteers. The event belongs to the community and is produced by the community. Hot Times has built 42 festivals in 41 years with shared community experience and history, and is known as the friendliest festival in Columbus. When you see a person in her or his Hot Times volunteer t-shirt, give them a big smile, a handshake or a hug. Their spirit of giving is enriching the entire community.

CHECK IN AT VOLUNTEER CENTRAL TO PICK UP A WORK SHIFT DURING THE EVENT YOU GET A NIFTY EVENT T-SHIRT AND A BEVERAGE - PLUS THE JOY OF HELPING MAKE IT ALL HAPPEN!

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