The Columbus attorney is the son of the founder of Detroit rock magazine Creem. Kramer produced the new documentary, “Creem: America’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll Magazine,” available online at creemmag.com. 

Life in the 614

Bexley's J.J. Kramer talks new 'Creem' documentary

Lisa Minken, marketing manager of the series, talks about "Come From Away," "Hadestown," "Frozen" and more.

Get the dish on Broadway in Columbus for next season

Columbus Dispatch freelance reporter Nancy Gilson Braverman speaks with novelist James McBride on the latest episode of the Life in the 614 podcast. On this show we discuss McBride’s new book “Deacon King Kong,” how he came up with the idea for this novel, and talk about what readers can expect to take away from it. Finally, we hear what’s next for James McBride, including the new musical he’s working on.

James McBride aims to offer comedy, relief in his new book

Eliese Colette Goldbach shares insights into her new book, “Rust: A Memoir of Steel and Grit.”

Author Eliese Colette Goldbach gives inside glimpse to her new book

Columbus Dispatch freelance reporter Nancy Gilson Braverman speaks with Richard Cordray regarding his new book “Watchdog: How Protecting Consumers Can Save Our Families, Our Economy, and Our Democracy.” During this we hear about Cordray’s time spent as the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, what he accomplished during his time as director, and what this book has to offer readers.

Richard Cordray discusses his new book

Keefe, who spent his teen years living in Worthington, moved to Los Angeles more than 20 years ago to pursue a career in entertainment.

Carpenter Darren Keefe talks about his HGTV debut on the reboot of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

The Grammy-nominated artist will perform Feb. 17 at Skully's Music-Diner in Columbus, Ohio.

Rapsody talks about her new album and the state of hip-hop

Icing Smiles is a national nonprofit that provides celebration cakes to critically ill children and their siblings. The organization will celebrate its 10th birthday and honor the memory of one of its Columbus recipients from 7-9 p.m. on Friday at the Columbus Ronald McDonald House.

Icing Smiles Founder Tracy Quisenberry talks about serving critically ill children with small gifts

Schmidt Hissrich, who grew up in Westerville, began her career on "The West Wing." Now, she is among very few women at the helm of fantasy television dramas.

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich discusses her role as showrunner of Netflix's "The Witcher"

Fary plays the Dunder Mifflin employee in “The Office! A Musical Parody,” which comes to the Southern Theatre Jan. 20 and 21.

Role of "The Office's" Dwight Schrute is fun, if challenging, for stage actor Christian Fary

Taylor's "Overground Railroad" sheds more light on the "Green Book," a travel guide for African Americans during the height of segregation. Taylor will visit Gramercy Books in Bexley on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Author Candacy Taylor discusses new book on African American travel

Justin Hemminger of the Ohio Craft Association talks about Ohio On Tap and its challenge to beer fans to visit 230 breweries over two years.

App offers roadmap to Ohio craft beers

From Taylor Swift's appearance at a local bridal shower to a hotel offering beer showers, this was a fun decade to remember. >> Read more: Take our fun quiz on the most quirky central Ohio stories of the 2010s

Quirkiest stories of the decade in central Ohio

The beloved basketball team will be visiting Columbus December 29th, 2019 for two games at the Schottenstein Center.

Harlem Globetrotter Julian “Zeus” McClurkin talks world records and Columbus hotspots

The actor will answer questions from the audience following a screening of the movie at the Palace Theatre on December 21st, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio.

‘Tis the season: Chevy Chase talks about “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and more

"Life in the 614" is the weekly lifestyle podcast of the features department at the Columbus Dispatch, providing a taste of upcoming arts, entertainment and leisure activities in central Ohio.

hubhopper

Life in the 614

hubhopper