In & About Uptown
Welcome to Uptown Westerville Inc.’s blog, In & About Uptown.
Here we share stories about Uptown events, residents, businesses and redevelopment.
Farmers Market: It’s BACK. In just TWO DAYS!
After a long winter’s nap, the first Westerville Saturday Farmers Market of 2024 will pitch its tents and set up its tables in the parking lots behind Westerville City Hall, 21 S. State St., from 9-noon Saturday, May 18. The great Westerville Farmers Market, brought...
Generations dance studio will celebrate 25th anniversary all year
By JOE MEYER – Cue the tap shoes, tutus and leotards. Uptown’s Generations Performing Arts Center is turning 25 this year, and it’s going to be a massive celebration. The dance studio and school at 11 W. College Ave., in the heart of historic Uptown, offers dance...
Project will join and expand City Hall, former police HQ
Westerville City Hall's planned expansion and joining with the former Westerville Police Headquarters building was reviewed Thursday, May 2 by the Uptown Review Board. ((View a timeline for the project published by the city.) Gary Gardiner and his online publication...
From Art Hop to history, brew hops to music, BIG Saturday lies ahead for Uptown
A huge Saturday is ahead for Uptown April 20. Public events new and old, artsy and sudsy will fill the day morning until night. Get out early and stay all day to celebrate one of our favorite places, Uptown Westerville! A quick rundown of events with links to more...
‘Daylight’ will open to public April 20 for Art Hop, ‘Awakenings’
By JOE MEYER If you’re able to get to the Westerville Art Hop, don’t miss the chance to check out the Daylight Artist Collective Studios & Gallery, 9 E. College Ave. Normally open to the public only by appointment or for events, Daylight will be open from 1-5 p.m....
Art Hop 2024 will turn all of Uptown into an art gallery April 20
By JOE MEYER Uptown will transform into a sprawling art gallery April 20, as artists set up in locations across the historic business district for the 2024 Westerville Art Hop. Twenty-three artists will fan out across Uptown, setting up easels in locations ranging...
Warm weather events roll into Uptown in April
By JOE MEYER Historic Uptown Westerville’s shops, galleries and restaurants operate year-round. But a special vibe beckons in the warmer weather months, when regular public events and entertainment join the mix, drawing vibrant, family friendly crowds. Uptown’s...
Uptown DiCarlo’s will reopen under family management as soon as possible
By JOE MEYER –As soon as the brick walkway outside its front door allows, the Uptown Westerville DiCarlo’s Pizza will reopen, under direct management of the DiCarlo family. And that will be this spring, and could be as early as March 1, said David DiCarlo, citing a...
Up Next in Uptown
Fourth Friday street festival, May 2024
Fourth Friday street festival, May 2024
Acoustic Open Mic at Java Central
Acoustic Open Mic at Java Central
7-9:30 pm Fridays
Westerville Saturday Farmers Market
Westerville Saturday Farmers Market
Uptown Epic Beer Walk
Uptown Epic Beer Walk
Saturday Night Live at JC May 25
Saturday Night Live at JC May 25
A widely diverse and upbeat program