College Acts Of Kindness
1.) Swipe a stranger in for lunch.
2.) Go to the library and asked for an unpaid fine to pay.
3.) Let someone else have the good parking spot.
4.) Hold the door when someone has too many books.
5.) Break the unwritten computer lab law and sit with someone who’s by themselves.
6.) Pay for the coffee of the guy who’s behind you in line.
7.) Tell the janitor how much you appreciate him/her.
8.) Send a friend from home a card just to let them know you still think about them.
9.) Don’t just do your own dishes, tackle your roommate’s too.
10.) In the dorms, leave a message of encouragement on someone’s white board, you know they all have them.
11.)Wipe off the snow on the car next to yours.
12.)Give your family a call, you know they miss you.
13.)Write a note to your professor about the guy in class that has been saving your lazy butt all quarter/semester.
14.)Let your RA know that when he/she busts you, you know they’re just doing their job and you don’t hold it against them.
15.) To steal one from Panera… Share your smile!

The Kickstart Some things naturally belong together; like peanut butter and jelly, or bacon and eggs, and of course coffee and scooters? Chris Cannon, owner and idea man behind The Kickstart, definitely thinks so and with his creative promotional ideas and his wife Jody by his side, the coffee house/scooter store has thrived in its first year.

This place is bad for me because I’ve always wanted a scooter and it gives me a great excuse to go and drool over their pretty decent sized assortment of scooters. But scooter-drooling aside, their specialty drinks are even more drool-worthy. The crackerjack latte is a particular favorite along with the sticky bun latte. And for you DJ Moxy fans, there’s always the DJ Moxy latte.

Serendipity Icecream and Coffee House As for Serendipity, they have a similar story with the amrried couple owners, Debby and Jeff. As one of the few 20-something friendly places in Westerville, you get the vibe the moment you walk in. The staff are incredibly laid back and instead of having a list of specialties, they challenge you to be just a little more creative, i.e. you tell them what to put in the cup and they do it.

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Next, you need to start your trip to the South end of the district. To avoid dying of hunger, I recommend starting at that north end by the parking lot and doing so on a full stomach so you can cover as much ground before reaching your dinner destination.

As far as galleries go, it is in your best interest to visit the Tim Burton-Esq world of Rivet. Head slightly north and then loop around at the end of 5th to continue South until reaching Roy G Biv.  This gallery offers the best in conceptual exhibits and creative musicians.  The next gallery worth checking out is Lindsay Gallery. Here you will see many African based art exhibits that tell stories from another world. For fantastic ceramics be sure to see Sherrie Gallerie and cross the street for my personal favorite; Mahan Gallery. Whether Mahan exhibits photography or editorial style art, I never leave feeling disappointed.

At this point in your adventure, you’ve encountered Level Dinning Lounge. For only being open for 7 months, Level has already gained a reputation in the Columbus media for being one of the best bars in the city. As a 20-year-old college student, I haven’t been able to test out their drinks, but the food has never disappointed me. The restaurant makes you feel like you’re in Manhattan with the trendy and up-to-date atmosphere but the under $20 food makes you feel like you just ate for $50. If you feel like treating yourself to twice of what you pay for and want to re-enact a scene from “Sex In The City” this is your most practical stop for dinner (unless your feelin’ White Castle. If that’s the case, get a job!).

From there on there are only a few more galleries worth checking. Be sure to visit Kathryn to see some favorites alone with the new addictions for the month. Just short of the Arena District, you’ll find Terra Gallery. It will be the perfect end to your evening because you’ll be able to catch the CD101 booth. Along with that you’ll need to check out what they have to offer on your walk back to your car.

Walking back to 5th will allow you to see exactly all the music you missed being so enthused by the art displays. It will also allow you to grab that caffeine from The Kickstart. Be sure to see their exhibit and grab a coffee to give you that boost to get back home and enjoy the rest of your Saturday.

For more information on this month’s exhibits, check out ShortNorth.org, they have iterneraries to further experience the district. Also check out the recommendations at Experience Columbus

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