STATEHOUSE NEWS

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The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) Space/Holocaust Committee will meet Tuesday, June 16, 2013 at the Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus. The committee will meet in the State Room (room 108) of the Ohio Statehouse at 10 a.m. To view this press release and others, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org. # # #

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The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) has appointed Stephen Friday as assistant deputy director, security and safety. Mr. Friday will start Monday, July 15 and will be responsible for security and safety at the Ohio Statehouse. He will also serve as the security liaison between CSRAB and the Ohio Highway Patrol (OHP), Ohio House and Ohio Senate Sergeants-at-Arms, local law enforcement and emergency management agencies.

Friday has 30 years of law enforcement experience, serving on the Ohio Highway Patrol from 1976-2005, as well as a background in public safety, organizational management and interoperable communications and information sharing on a national and international level. Previous OHP positions include: commander of technology and communications, commander of planning services and district commander (Findlay, OH).

'As we move to implement the security upgrades approved by the board, Stephen's 30 plus years of law enforcement experience along with his technical expertise make him the ideal choice for the position,' said William Carleton, executive director of CSRAB. I, along with Senator Finan, am excited that CSRAB will have a highly experienced and proven leader help implement the security upgrades as we continue to ensure the Ohio Statehouse is a place all Ohioans feel welcome and safe.'

To view this press release and others, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is more than a monument to our past; it's where history happens! The Ohio Statehouse is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed holidays. The Ohio Statehouse Museum is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; weekends from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; closed holidays. Admission is free. Free guided tours are offered weekdays on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and weekends from noon to 3 p.m. Tours depart from the Map Room easily accessible from the Third Street entrance. Groups of 10 or more are requested to call in advance to ensure a guide is available. Contact 888/OHIO-123 for more information or to schedule a group tour. For more information about the Ohio Statehouse visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is handicapped accessible and senior friendly. The Capitol Square complex was restored to allow for greater access by individuals living with disabilities. Ohio Statehouse public programs and events are held in accessible and barrier free areas of the building so that everyone can participate. Ohio Statehouse visitors needing disability-related accommodations in order to fully participate in an event may contact the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board at statehouse@csrab.state.oh.us or 614/752-9777 to communicate special needs. Please allow three weeks for arrangements to be completed.

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is responsible for maintaining the historic character of the Statehouse and Capitol Square while providing for the health, safety and convenience of those who work in or visit the complex. The Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center coordinates tours of Capitol Square and provides information about the buildings, their history and Ohio's government.

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The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) and the Capitol Square Foundation (CSF) mark the fourth anniversary of the opening of the Ohio Statehouse Museum and the establishment of the Governor Thomas Worthington Center.

Since the grand opening in June 2009, the Ohio Statehouse Museum has had more than 301,594 visitors tour the Ohio Statehouse. Of those visitors, 115,000 Ohio students took a guided tour of the building, and 56,000 of those students were able to visit the Ohio Statehouse thanks to funding through the Capitol Square Foundation who received a generous grant from Honda of America and Wal-Mart Foundation.

Since the Museum opening, many improvements have been made to enhance the experience of all visitors. Most notably, the Heart of Democracy, an exhibit which connects the Map Room and the Museum, opened in November 2010. The exhibit features inspirational quotes of famous state, national and world leaders’ reflections on the foundations of democracy.

There have been numerous physical and content upgrades to the screens, software, and exhibits. Significant video elements have been added to the “Making Laws” section of the Legislative Gallery. The Capitol Square Foundation website has been upgraded and now includes lesson plans and guides for teachers and students as they prepare for their visit to the Ohio Statehouse and Museum.

The CSRAB and the CSF celebrated the Sesquicentennial of the Ohio Statehouse, bringing Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin to interact with Ohio students and to speak at the 150th-anniversary gala in 2011.

For the first time, all of the Governors’ Portraits have been restored and hang in the Statehouse. Most recently portraits of former Senate Presidents Bill Harris and Tom Neihaus, along with Governor Ted Strickland, were commissioned and are part of the Ohio Statehouse collection.

Twenty three Great Ohioans have been named since 2009. The award commemorates special Ohioans who have played a significant role in an event, or series of events, of lasting significance in World, American or Ohio history. Additional criteria include being born in Ohio or having lived in Ohio for a minimum of five years. At least 25 years must have passed since the commemorated event in which the nominee participated. A special exhibit pays tribute to all Great Ohioans on a large touch monitor. A host of options are available for visitors to explore the life and accomplishments of each recipient.

The establishment of the Governor Thomas Worthington Center provides a variety of opportunities for visitors. The space, previously the Legislative Service Commission’s Bill Room, was acquired last year and now will become an integral part of an enhanced experience. Visitors can meet their legislators, participate in lectures and watch films about the history of the Ohio Statehouse and state government.

The Center also features a changing exhibit gallery where county and local historical societies can bring their artifacts to the Statehouse to educate others about the history, industry and culture of their region.

Adjacent to the Worthington Center is the Ohio Statehouse Museum Center’s new museum collections area. This provides for proper controlled storage of the museum’s growing artifact collection along with archival-quality storage products. Specialized software will provide 21st-century technology solutions for cataloging and tracking museum collections. “With the rotating exhibit program, the museum becomes a venue for local historical societies to highlight their heritage and share it will all Ohioans here at the Ohio Statehouse. Increased collection space and new cataloging software increase the museum’s capabilities and get us one step closer to AAM accreditation,” said Senator Richard Finan, Chairman of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board.

New technology has been part of this phase of museum development as well. iPads will be available, and apps for tablets and smart phones will bring an infinite amount of information to visitors. Webinars will bring the Ohio Statehouse and Ohio history alive to students all over Ohio. The Center will be a platform to connect to students outside of the Ohio Statehouse by employing the latest technology in communication. “The Worthington Center is a forum for the public to utilize platform-based content and engage the museum in a new way. Through new technology we can educate and build awareness of the Ohio Statehouse and the government it houses, and that fulfills the Foundation’s mission,” said Charley Moses, Chairman of the Capitol Square Foundation.

To view this press release and others, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board is responsible for maintaining the historic character of the Statehouse and Capitol Square while providing for the health, safety and convenience of those who work in and visit the complex. The Ohio Statehouse Museum shines a light on the history of this great edifice, its symbolic meaning and its vital historic and ongoing connections to the daily lives of all Ohioans.

The Capitol Square Foundation was established in 1987 to increase public awareness of and to involve citizens in the history of the Ohio Statehouse. Its purpose is to raise funds to obtain, restore and maintain artifacts and other items related to the history and enhancement of this grand monument and its adjoining grounds, so that the seat of Ohio's government may reflect the dignity of the state and its citizens The Capitol Square Foundation has raised more than $5 million in private donations for the new museum and enhanced education programming at the Ohio Statehouse.

The Ohio Statehouse is handicapped accessible and senior friendly. The Capitol Square complex was restored to allow for greater access by individuals living with disabilities. Ohio Statehouse public programs and events are held in accessible and barrier free areas of the building so that everyone can participate. Ohio Statehouse visitors needing disability-related accommodations in order to fully participate in an event may contact the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board at statehouse@csrab.state.oh.us or 614/752-9777 to communicate special needs. Please allow three weeks for arrangements to be completed.

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Dozens of plein-air artists will converge on Capitol Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 14. Artists throughout Ohio will "choose a spot" on Capitol Square and paint in the tradition of plein air. En plein air is a French expression which means "in the open air," and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors.

Visitors are invited to engage with artists from Central Ohio Plein Air as they create their works of art. The event is free and open to the public.

Artwork created during this day will be placed on exhibit in the Ohio Statehouse Map Room, located on the ground floor. The exhibition will be on view from July 3 to July 30. Most artwork will be available for purchase through the Statehouse Museum Shop.

The Statehouse Museum Shop, located on the ground floor of the Statehouse, will host an Ohio Proud food tasting in conjunction with the plein-air event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June, 14. The public is invited to stop by the gift shop and try a number of fantastic Ohio foods.

In case of inclement weather, the plein-air event will be rescheduled.

For more information about Central Ohio Plein Air, visit www.centralohiopleinair.com.

To view this press release and others, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is more than a monument to our past; it's where history happens! The Ohio Statehouse is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed holidays. The Ohio Statehouse Museum is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends from noon to 4 p.m.; closed holidays. Admission is free. Free guided tours are offered weekdays on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and weekends from noon to 3 p.m. Tours depart from the Map Room easily accessible from the Third Street entrance. Groups of 10 or more are requested to call in advance to ensure a guide is available. Contact 888/OHIO-123 for more information or to schedule a group tour. For more information about the Ohio Statehouse visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is handicapped accessible and senior friendly. The Capitol Square complex was restored to allow for greater access by individuals living with disabilities. Ohio Statehouse public programs and events are held in accessible and barrier free areas of the building so that everyone can participate. Ohio Statehouse visitors needing disability-related accommodations in order to fully participate in an event may contact the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board at statehouse@csrab.state.oh.us or 614/752-9777 to communicate special needs. Please allow three weeks for arrangements to be completed.

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is responsible for maintaining the historic character of the Statehouse and Capitol Square while providing for the health, safety and convenience of those who work in or visit the complex. The Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center coordinates tours of Capitol Square and provides information about the buildings, their history and Ohio's government.

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The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is proud to announce that the Ohio Statehouse has been nominated by Columbus Parent Magazine, for their "Best of Columbus" contest, in three categories. The Ohio Statehouse was nominated in the following categories:

• Best Place to Bring Out-of-Town Visitors


• Best Museum


• Best Locally Made Gifts

"The unique ability to house state government, while at the same time offer innovative public programs, is what makes the Ohio Statehouse unlike any other capitol in the country," said William E. Carleton, Executive Director of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board.

To see the entire list of nominees and to vote, please, visit www.columbusparent.com/bestofcolumbus.

To view this press release and others, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is more than a monument to our past; it's where history happens! The Ohio Statehouse is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed holidays. The Ohio Statehouse Museum is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends from noon to 4 p.m.; closed holidays. Admission is free. Free guided tours are offered weekdays on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and weekends from noon to 3 p.m. Tours depart from the Map Room easily accessible from the Third Street entrance. Groups of 10 or more are requested to call in advance to ensure a guide is available. Contact 888/OHIO-123 for more information or to schedule a group tour. For more information about the Ohio Statehouse visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is handicapped accessible and senior friendly. The Capitol Square complex was restored to allow for greater access by individuals living with disabilities. Ohio Statehouse public programs and events are held in accessible and barrier free areas of the building so that everyone can participate. Ohio Statehouse visitors needing disability-related accommodations in order to fully participate in an event may contact the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board at statehouse@csrab.state.oh.us or 614/752-9777 to communicate special needs. Please allow three weeks for arrangements to be completed.

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is responsible for maintaining the historic character of the Statehouse and Capitol Square while providing for the health, safety and convenience of those who work in or visit the complex. The Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center coordinates tours of Capitol Square and provides information about the buildings, their history and Ohio's government.

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The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) Space/Holocaust Committee will meet Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus. The committee will meet in Room 216 of the Ohio Statehouse at 10 a.m. to review the artist recommendation provided by The Holocaust Memorial Artist Selection Committee.

To view this press release and others, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

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The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) today announced the acceptance of a $2,000 grant from The Little Garden Club of Columbus. The grant will be used to purchase flowers to be planted on Veterans Plaza and the Statehouse grounds. The flower pattern will form the American and Ohio flags. Funds will also purchase annuals that will form quilt patterns on the north and south side of Capitol Square. This year’s Quilt patterns are “Turn and Dash” in the Broad Street planter and “Grandmothers Fan” in the State Street planter.

“We are extremely grateful to the Little Garden Club of Columbus for their generous donation. The Club’s support enhances the Statehouse grounds for all Ohioans to enjoy – CSRAB is proud of our partnership that continues to bear beautiful fruit,” said William E. Carleton, Executive Director of the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board.

The Little Garden Club of Columbus’ commitment to Capitol Square will ensure that the Ohio Statehouse continues to be a symbol of elegance and grandeur for the people of Ohio. The Ohio Statehouse grounds serves as a prominent green oasis in the heart of the capital city. More than 100 plant species are maintained on the grounds; including a variety of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals.

Situated on 10 acres in the heart of downtown Columbus, with the backdrop of the magnificent Greek Revival Capitol building, the Ohio Statehouse grounds encompass expansive pastoral green spaces, flower gardens and sculpture honoring Ohio’s past. The grounds continue to serve as a gathering place for both historic rallies and everyday events.

Images are available upon request.

To view this press release and others, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is more than a monument to our past; it's where history happens! The Ohio Statehouse is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed holidays. The Ohio Statehouse Museum is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends from noon to 4 p.m.; closed holidays. Admission is free. Free guided tours are offered weekdays on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and weekends from noon to 3 p.m. Tours depart from the Map Room easily accessible from the Third Street entrance. Groups of 10 or more are requested to call in advance to ensure a guide is available. Contact 888/OHIO-123 for more information or to schedule a group tour. For more information about the Ohio Statehouse visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is handicapped accessible and senior friendly. The Capitol Square complex was restored to allow for greater access by individuals living with disabilities. Ohio Statehouse public programs and events are held in accessible and barrier free areas of the building so that everyone can participate. Ohio Statehouse visitors needing disability-related accommodations in order to fully participate in an event may contact the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board at statehouse@csrab.state.oh.us or 614/752-9777 to communicate special needs. Please allow three weeks for arrangements to be completed.

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is responsible for maintaining the historic character of the Statehouse and Capitol Square while providing for the health, safety and convenience of those who work in or visit the complex. The Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center coordinates tours of Capitol Square and provides information about the buildings, their history and Ohio's government.

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The Ohio Statehouse today announced the 2013 Summer Fridays at the Statehouse schedule of performances. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) has partnered with 13 central Ohio performing arts groups to present, Summer Fridays at the Statehouse. Summer Fridays is a FREE lunch-time outdoor performing arts series staged on the West Plaza (High Street) of the historic Ohio Statehouse. Summer Fridays at the Statehouse provides an opportunity for the public and downtown community to gather on Capitol Square to experience some of Columbus’ diverse arts groups and to visit the beautiful Capitol building.

This year’s participating performing arts groups include a diverse cross section of central Ohio’s arts organizations.

Scheduled 2013 performances include:
May 31 – Opera Columbus, concert performance of La Bohème
June 7 – One Way Gospel Singers, Gospel & Country
June 14 – (Flag Day) RMT Presents, Songs of America, Americana
June 21 – Franklin Xpress, Classic Rock
June 28 – Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus, Choral
July 5 – NO CONCERT
July 12 – Ohio Dance
July 19 – Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra Pops, Classical
July 26 – Alliance of Greater Central Ohio, Barbershop Harmony
August 2 – Ladies of Longford, Celtic
August 9 – Grassahol Band, Bluegrass
August 16 – Big Iron, Country, Bluegrass, Gospel
August 23 – The Smoking Guns, Blues, Country, Rock
August 30 – Steve Ball, Music of the Civil War

Summer Fridays at the Statehouse will take place Fridays, May 31 through August 30 (absent July 5). The program will run between noon and 1 p.m. The series gives the downtown community and visitors the opportunity to enjoy the majestic Statehouse grounds while some of Columbus’ best arts groups perform. There is no better place, downtown, to enjoy your lunch this summer!

Visitors are encouraged to bring their lunch – there are a number of downtown restaurants located on Capitol Square. Also, CSRAB will be taking non-perishable food donations for Operation Feed through June 14.

Performances will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Up to the minute performance information about Summer Fridays at the Statehouse will be posted on the front page of the Ohio Statehouse website at www.ohiostatehouse.org. Summer Fridays at the Statehouse audience members are encouraged to visit the Statehouse website each morning of the scheduled performances to retrieve last minute performance information.

Media support for Summer Fridays at the Statehouse is provided by 10 TV and CD 101.

High resolution photos from the 2012 season are available at: http://www.ohiostatehouse.org/Multimedia/MediaLibrary/Collection.aspx?start=1&collectionId=108519

A 30 second Public Service Announcement promoting the event can be viewed at:
http://www.ohiostatehouse.org/Multimedia/MediaLibrary/Media.aspx?fileId=138816

Facts About Downtown Columbus
• Approximately 100,000 employees work downtown
• Home to thousands of residents
• Downtown Columbus is one of the safest places in central Ohio
• 30,000 students attend classes at one of four downtown colleges or universities
• Downtown has accessible public transportation service; COTA bus stops located near the Ohio Statehouse

To view this press release and others, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is more than a monument to our past; it's where history happens! The Ohio Statehouse is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed holidays. The Ohio Statehouse Museum is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends from noon to 4 p.m.; closed holidays. Admission is free. Free guided tours are offered weekdays on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and weekends from noon to 3 p.m. Tours depart from the Map Room easily accessible from the Third Street entrance. Groups of 10 or more are requested to call in advance to ensure a guide is available. Contact 888/OHIO-123 for more information or to schedule a group tour. For more information about the Ohio Statehouse visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

The Ohio Statehouse is handicapped accessible and senior friendly. The Capitol Square complex was restored to allow for greater access by individuals living with disabilities. Ohio Statehouse public programs and events are held in accessible and barrier free areas of the building so that everyone can participate. Ohio Statehouse visitors needing disability-related accommodations in order to fully participate in an event may contact the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board at statehouse@csrab.state.oh.us or 614/752-9777 to communicate special needs. Please allow three weeks for arrangements to be completed.

The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is responsible for maintaining the historic character of the Statehouse and Capitol Square while providing for the health, safety and convenience of those who work in or visit the complex. The Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center coordinates tours of Capitol Square and provides information about the buildings, their history and Ohio's government.

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CALENDAR LISTING:

Summer Fridays at the Statehouse Lunch-Time Performing Arts Series
Each Friday from May 31 - August 30, 2013 (absent July 5); 12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ohio Statehouse West Steps and Plaza, 1 Capitol Square; downtown Columbus
www.ohiostatehouse.org
614/752-9777
Free!
Enjoy a free lunch-time concert on the West Plaza of the Ohio Statehouse each Friday from May 31 through August 30 (absent July 5). View the concert schedule at www.ohiostatehouse.org.
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