The Official Visitor Guide 17 fabulous arches • 14 galleries 2012 50 pubs, clubs, restaurants & food shops 65 fashion boutiques, home decor & specialty shops ShortNorth.org 1 incredible destination! Photo Tiffany Morisue Photo Robert Walker Short North Arts District | Expressive. Edgy. Classic. Utterly Unique. Simply Cool. “The Short North gives Columbus its swagger!” ~ Mayor Michael Coleman e to the fabulous Shor elcom t N W orth WELCOME TO THENORTH TO SHORT WELCOME e to the fabulous Shor elcom t N W orth Welcome to the internationally acclaimed Short North Arts District! Known as the “art and soul of Columbus”, the Galleries . 2 culturally rich Short North is pioneering the urban Fashion . .3 revitalization of Central Ohio. Visitors are invited to Home & Specialty Retail . 4 explore this area known for its eclectic art, dining, Food & Dining . 6 nightlife, fashion, home décor, and unique gifts. The Nightlife & Entertainment . 9 bohemian Short North, established by the unique Short North Map . 10 businesses and entrepreneurs that comprise the Lodging & Community . 12 district, offers something to interest all visitors Personal Services . 13 within its 100+ experiential destinations. Whether Business Services . 14 you’re heading out to explore Columbus by yourself Gallery Hop . 16 or with family and friends, the Short North has Parking 101 . 16 something to offer everyone. Mural Tour . 17 The Short North Arts District Gallery Hop occurs 1st Saturday of each month, thousands of visitors converge on the strip to see new art exhibits and experience the Short North ambience at its best. With dozens of galleries and non-traditional exhibit spaces, it’s Columbus’ favorite night of the month. Most shops open earlier than the official Gallery Hop start time of 4pm running up through 10pm with restaurants and bars staying open considerably later. – MORE Gallery Hop on page 16 » visit ShortNorth.org for today’s news & events! Published by Short North Business Association, 1126 - 1/2 A North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201 - 614-299-8050 | ShortNorth.org © Short North Business Association | While every attempt is made to ensure accuracy of the guide, information is subject to change. Design by Orbit Design, Inc. | Reserve your ad space for the 2012-2013 guide at ShortNorthGuide.org. Ad space is limited - reserve today! 1 ART & GALLERIES Brandt-Roberts Galleries Ray’s Living Room Terra Gallery 642 N High St. Cols 43215 614-223-1655 17 Brickel St. Cols 43215 614-228-1150 8 E Poplar Ave. Cols 43215 614-228-4188 BrandtRobertsGalleries.com | Specializing in fine Art gallery & Rigsby’s Kitchen catering space Terra-Gallery.com | Contemporary fine art and paintings and sculpture of 20th & 21st centuries honoring the memory of friend Ray Hanley consulting, including custom painting and framing GrandView Mercantile Co. Rivet 873 N High St. Cols 43215 614-421-7000 1200 N High St. Cols 43201 614-294-8697 Wexner Center For The Arts GrandViewMercantile.com | Antique RivetGallery.com | Designer toy and art gallery 1871 N High St. Cols 43210 614-292-3535 marketplace featuring fine furniture, art, focused on pop-surrealism and subculture WexArts.org | Multidisciplinary contemporary arts center located at The Ohio State University lighting, vintage jewelry and more Roy G Biv 997 N High St. Cols 43201 614-297-7694 Lindsay Gallery RoyGBiv.com | Non-profit art gallery, focus on 986 N High St. Cols 43201 614-291-1973 work by emerging artists LindsayGallery.com | American folk and outsider art, locally and nationally known Sharon Weiss Gallery 20 E Lincoln St. Cols 43215 614-291-5683 Marcia Evans Gallery SharonWeissGallery.com | American antiques, 8 E Lincoln St. Cols 43215 614-298-8847 outstanding collection of Ohio fine art MarciaEvansGallery.com | Contemporary original fine art, local & national artists, corporate art consulting services Sherrie Gallerie 694 N High St. Cols 43215 614-221-8580 SherrieGallerie.com | Fine art, ceramic sculpture, Mwandiko Traders art jewelry by regionally & nationally known 848 N High St. Cols 43201 614-795-0696 artists MwandikoTraders.com | Art and collectibles from Tanzania and other African countries Studios on High Gallery 686 N High St Cols OH 43215 614-461-6487 Paul Palnik Studios StudiosOnHigh.com | Juried collective, owned & 14 E. Lincoln St. Cols 43215 614-298-8496 operated by central ohio artists. Art 1800cartoon.com | An artist’s studio and gallery demonstrations daily where the fine art of the cartoon resides PM Gallery 726 N High St. Cols 43215 614-299-0860 The Short North Arts District scene is PMgallery.com | The art of the craft by artisans from the US and Canada; in the Short North a buzzing place featuring hundreds since 1980 of fine artists, performing arts venues, folk artists, hip public art displays and murals, numerous art galleries and myriads of art events. The Short North has been heralded as a prime arts destination by the New York Times, Ohio Magazine, & American Style Magazine, just to name a few. FASHION GALLERIES | FASHION Alexanders Jewelers National Jean Company Voodoo Denim Lounge 689 N High St. Cols 43215 614-233-6666 761 N High St. Cols 43215 614-297-7700 780 N High St. Cols 43215 614-294-0500 AlexandersColumbus.com | Boutique jewelry NationalJeanCompany.com | Widest variety VooDooDenimLounge.com | Premium denim store specializing in designer pieces and premium denim & casual sportswear for & unique tees plus a fabulous mixture of high-end watches men & women; amazing personal service fashion necessities for men & women American Apparel Rowe Boutique 1221 N High St. Cols 43201 614-299-9411 718 N High St. Cols 43215 614-299-7693 AmericanApparel.net | Fashionable basics. RoweBoutique.com | Designer boutique for Sweatshop Free. Made in USA. That’s her, clothing and accessories for the style American Apparel minded individual Big Rock Little Rooster Savvy on a Shoestring 654 N High St. Cols 43215 614-754-8116 13 W 1st Ave. Cols 43201 614-297-6334 BigRockLittleRooster.com | Brides who rock SavvyOnaShoestring.com | Women’s famous- and chicks that love cool stuff: designer maker designer clothes at discount prices, dresses and accessories sizes 4-20 Friday & Saturday only Brigade Substance for Fashion Conscious 607 N High St. Cols 43215 614-228-0700 People ClothingBrigade.com | Men’s & Women’s 783 N High St. Cols 43215 614-299-2910 apparel for customers looking for the best in ShopSubstance.com | Curators of classic independent clothing design & sustainable clothing & accessories for women; the clothes you keep The Buckeye Connection 841 N High St. Cols 43215 614-228-0196 The Emperor’s Newest Clothes TheBuckeyeConnection.com | Carries on 636 N High St. Cols 43215 614-221-6600 tradition, encourages fan expression, and TheEmperorsNewestClothes.com | Where all builds on the energy of OSU athletics very stylish girls shop for adorable clothes, shoes, and accessories Columbus Eyeworks 25 W Hubbard Ave. Cols 43215 614-421-2020 Tigertree ColumbusEyeworks.com | Exams, contacts, 787 N High St. Cols 43215 614-299-2660 eye allergies, laser consults, computer/sunRx. ShopTigerTree.com | Established clothing Columbus discovers great eyewear brands & emerging lines plus mix of gift, accessories & furniture Homage 17 E Brickel St. Cols 43215 614-221-5693 Torso Homage.com | Vintage T-shirts of moments 772 N High St. Cols 43201 614-421-7663 & personalities in sports, music, politics & TorsoOnline.com | Contemporary clothing, pop culture jewelry & unique gift boutique Ladybird 716 N High St. Cols 43215 614-298-8133 LadyBirdFashion.com | Mixing vintage & modern, establishing styles & trends in the heart of the Short North The Short North is a shopper’s paradise and a treasure- trove of uncommon businesses that could only flourish here in an arts district. With such a diverse mix of fashion forward options, you’ll lose yourself in these utterly unique and expressive shopping options. 3 HOME & SPECIALTY RETAIL The Short North offers an ever-changing selection of unique and specialty retail boutiques. Merchants and gift shops leChocoholique specializing in all things local, custom, fair-trade and one-of-a-kind. 601 N High St. Cols 43215 614-223-4009 leChocoholique.com | Artisan chocolates, You will find an incredible mix of home décor, vintage gifts, beauty items, fondue, gelato, iced/hot coffees, custom orders consignment, art supplies, collectibles, pet accessories and more. This district cocktails, beer & wine has everything to fill your wish and gift lists. Loot A Touch Of Earth Global Gallery 641 N High St. Cols 43215 614-221-5668 59 Spruce St. Cols 43215 614-224-7624 682 N High St. Cols 43215 614-621-1744 LootStyle.com | Lootstyle for home, giving, baby Facebook.com/touchofearth | Locally owned GGfairtrade.com | Fair trade handcrafts, jewelry, and you cafe, fair-trade coffee beans & teas with snacks gifts and cultural education activities and events Mary Catherine’s Antiques Bink Davies GrandView Mercantile Co. 1128 N High St. Cols 43201 614-291-4837 668 N High St. Cols 43215 614-725-4588 873 N High St. Cols 43215 614-421-7000 MaryCatherinesAntiques.com | Antique & urban BinkDavies.com | Contemporary general store/ GrandViewMercantile.com | Antique chic furnishings & accessories. 32 years in Short gift shop: home goods, specialty foods, C-Bus marketplace featuring fine furniture, art, North. Parking in rear items & more lighting, vintage jewelry and more Old World New Home Bungalow Home and Garden Grid Furnishings 941 North High St. Cols 43201 614-935-6575 940 N High St. Cols 43201 614-725-4448 944 N High St. Cols 43201 614-725-4292 OldWorldNewHome.com | An eclectic blend BungalowHomeAndGarden.com | Bungalow GridFurnishings.com | Modern furniture gallery of old & new furniture, home decor, candles, offers exciting one-of-a-kind vintage & industrial featuring lines designed in North America & vintage clothing & jewelry pieces, found locally & abroad Ohio designers/artists On Paper Columbus Barber & Beauty Supply House of Cigar/Montecristo Lounge 737 N High St. Cols 43215 614-424-6617 962 N High St Cols 43201 614-299-4000 1088 N High St.