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Zac Brown Band to bring 'Love & Fear' tour to Nationwide Arena

Zac Brown Band to bring 'Love & Fear' tour to Nationwide Arena

When the Zac Brown Band comes to Columbus, you never know what you might get: a free cruise or a cover of a Bad Bunny song.
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The Newport Folk Festival Paradox: Less Predictability Can Create More Trust

The Newport Folk Festival Paradox: Less Predictability Can Create More Trust

Newport Folk Festival breaks the rules by keeping its biggest acts secret. This piece explores the paradox of how less predictability builds more trust.
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Why It’s Valid For A Newport Folk Festival Guest Spot To Matter More Than A Headlining Set

Why It’s Valid For A Newport Folk Festival Guest Spot To Matter More Than A Headlining Set

At the Newport Folk Festival, the unannounced guest appearance often creates more legendary moments than the biggest names on the lineup poster.
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Food Truck Festival is back with music, market and plenty to eat

Food Truck Festival is back with music, market and plenty to eat

The weekend festival includes nearly 50 food trucks, entertainment, a kids' tent and vendor market. It takes place at the Franklin County Fairgrounds.
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Why Superstar Guest Spots At Newport Folk Can Feel More Intimate Than Commercial

Why Superstar Guest Spots At Newport Folk Can Feel More Intimate Than Commercial

At the Newport Folk Festival, surprise appearances by major stars often feel less like a commercial stunt and more like a genuine musical moment. Here's why.
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Why You Don’t Have To Be A Folk Expert To Have A Great Newport Folk Festival Weekend

Why You Don’t Have To Be A Folk Expert To Have A Great Newport Folk Festival Weekend

Discover why the Newport Folk Festival's magic is about more than music, from its iconic location and collaborative spirit to its genre-bending lineup.
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Why It’s Okay To Skip A Big Name at Newport Folk Festival For An Artist You Just Discovered

Why It’s Okay To Skip A Big Name at Newport Folk Festival For An Artist You Just Discovered

The Newport Folk Festival experience isn't just about headliners. Here's why embracing the spirit of discovery makes the festival even more magical.
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Eight Columbus officers involved in gunfire exchange, but suspect not struck

Eight Columbus officers involved in gunfire exchange, but suspect not struck

Eight Columbus police officers fired at a suspect who exchanged gunfire with them on the East Side. The suspect wasn't hit, one officer was injured.
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Why Newport Folk Festival Surprises Can Feel Spontaneous Even When Some Planning Is Involved

Why Newport Folk Festival Surprises Can Feel Spontaneous Even When Some Planning Is Involved

An inside look at how the Newport Folk Festival's famous surprise collaborations are born from careful curation, not just pure chance.
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How Attention Psychology Can Help Explain The Newport Folk Festival Experience

How Attention Psychology Can Help Explain The Newport Folk Festival Experience

The magical feeling of the Newport Folk Festival's lineup isn't an accident. It's a masterclass in the science of keeping a crowd captivated.
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Chicago Band to Perform at Mershon Auditorium in November

Chicago Band to Perform at Mershon Auditorium in November

Chicago Band to Perform at Mershon Auditorium in November
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Billy Strings Performs in Helmet After On-Stage Incident in Indiana

Billy Strings Performs in Helmet After On-Stage Incident in Indiana

Billy Strings Performs in Helmet After On-Stage Incident in Indiana