Well things kicked off at Franklin's VDC in fine style on Wednesday night. Much like in "Our Dear Portland"; bikes galore. At least for the most part, as we drove and it was cold as fuck out.
We spent a wonderful time at the opening of the show over at CCAD and then made our way to the storefront right in time to find two folks from Surly Girl, the bar next door, bringing us some pizza - which turned out to be delicious. Lots of folks came by after the opening, as well as many people who had no idea that the space had anything to do with the exhibit over at CCAD at all. A plus in our book.
Dan kicked off a new iteration of Selections, briefly explaining what the deal was with the series beforehand. This time around it was a rather low-key, non-verbal, incarnation, but super fun nonetheless.
Lots of copies were made. People made suggestions as to future ideas and programming for the space, and as per Sam's request, Carling Black Label was drunk.
The amazing crew from the Great Lakes chapter of the IVAW took off from Chicago in the middle of Tuesday night just in time to arrive in Columbus, grab some lunch, then head straight to Ohio State University to give a lecture. Then they made it over to the opening, and then the storefront opening as well. A hard working bunch if there ever was one.
Here's Aaron Hughes, the G.L. chapter head of the IVAW, who led an amazing day of recollections and actions to following day with his fellow vets and IVAW cohorts.
