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Drunken Philosophy: "What is Art?"

Drunken Philosophy: "What is Art?"

Sat, Sep 19, 11:00 PM
From Drunken Philosophy of Columbus
4.7

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. Optional Discussion Questions * Defining Art: Plato viewed art as an imitation of reality can art even be objectively defined, or is it entirely subjective? * Artist vs. Audience: Arthur Danto suggests art is defined by its interpretation within the "artworld." Who ultimately decides what counts as art the creator, the critic, the viewer, or society? * Limits of Art: Duchamp’s "Fountain" challenged our boundaries of art. Can anything even ordinary objects or actions become art? * Art and Meaning: Kant argued true art should evoke "disinterested pleasure." Does art need to have a message or deeper meaning, or can it exist purely to please aesthetically? * Art for the Masses: According to Benjamin, mass-produced art (film, photography, digital media) can democratize culture. Does widespread accessibility improve art or diminish its value? * Art and Truth: Heidegger suggests art reveals hidden truths about existence. Has an artwork ever fundamentally changed how you understand the world? Can a work of art change the way an entire society views the world? * Art and Emotion: Tolstoy believed the purpose of art is to transfer emotions. Must art evoke emotion to be valid? * Cultural Impact: How do cultural backgrounds influence our definition of art? Could something be art in one culture but not in another? * Art and Skill: Does art require technical skill or craftsmanship? Should a portrait of a crude person be painted crudely? * Art Museums: Are museums gatekeepers of culture, preservers of history, or something else entirely? What role do art museums serve? * NFT Art: Does art lose its value or authenticity if it only exists digitally? * Moral Art: Should art strive to morally improve us as Plato and Tolstoy argued, or should it be free from moral duties, as Wilde proposed? * Beauty and Meaning: Can art still be meaningful if it isn't traditionally "beautiful"? What qualities might make an artwork significant beyond aesthetic beauty? * Rejection of New Ideas: Why do new artistic ideas often face initial rejection? Are groundbreaking works inherently challenging to accepted tastes, or is rejection more about comfort and familiarity?

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🌿 What Have You Found Helpful? Sharing Our Perimenopause & Menopause Resources

Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 PM
From The Pause Collective - Columbus Meetup

**September at The Pause Collective 🌿** **What Have You Found Helpful?** This month, we're creating a space to share the perimenopause and menopause resources that have helped us along the way. Have you found a book, podcast, article, website, practitioner, app, product, or other resource that made a difference for you? **Bring it along and share it with the group!** Together, we'll: * Share resources and discoveries * Talk about what we've learned through our own experiences * Discover resources we may not have found on our own * Talk about what's been helpful—and what hasn't * Build our collective "toolbox" for navigating this stage of life You don't need to bring anything to participate. You are welcome to simply come, listen, ask questions, and connect. If you'd like, bring your phone, a book, a favorite podcast, a resource you've bookmarked, or even just the name of a healthcare provider who's been helpful. No need to print anything! This isn't about having all the answers. It's about learning from one another and creating a collection of resources we can return to and share with others. **Come as you are.** **Pause. Breathe. Belong. 💛**

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Lets Meet at "Olive & Lime Cafe"

Lets Meet at "Olive & Lime Cafe"

Thu, Sep 17, 10:00 PM
From Columbus English Chat with Native Speakers
4.9

We will be Dining Out again, this time at "Olive & Lime Cafe" Dining out seems to be one of our most popular activities, so we hope to have a good turnout! Whether you're a language learner, ESL student, or simply passionate about exploring new cultures, this event is perfect for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a diverse and welcoming community. Come join us for an enlightening evening of language, culture, food, of course, and connections! (Everyone will choose individually from the menu and pay for their meal.) One of our members had good things to say about this place so we decided to give it a try. They specialize in Lebanese - Mediterranean foods. We hope you will join us! See you there!!

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AWS Cost Cleanup Advisor: Powered by Amazon Bedrock & Claude 3 Haiku!

AWS Cost Cleanup Advisor: Powered by Amazon Bedrock & Claude 3 Haiku!

Tue, Sep 15, 9:30 PM
From Columbus AWS (Amazon Web Services) Meetup
4.7

AWS environments can accumulate unused and underutilized resources, making cost optimization an ongoing challenge. In this session, Girish, an AWS Community Builder, will demonstrate how he built an AI-powered AWS Cost Cleanup Advisor using Amazon Bedrock and Claude 3 Haiku. We’ll explore how the solution scans AWS resources and identifies potential cost optimization opportunities. Girish will walk through how Kiro and agentic AI workflows helped accelerate the development process. We’ll also look at the serverless architecture using AWS Lambda, Amazon EventBridge, Amazon S3, Amazon DynamoDB, and Amazon SES. The solution uses AI to analyze findings, assess risk and confidence, and provide actionable recommendations. Finally, Girish will demonstrate the solution in action and show how the AI-generated cost optimization report is delivered. The session will highlight practical ways to combine AWS serverless services, generative AI, and Kiro to solve real-world cloud operations challenges. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: [https://www.franklin.edu/](https://www.franklin.edu/) **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8) Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

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Saturday Mornings @ East Market

Saturday Mornings @ East Market

Sat, Sep 19, 1:00 PM
From Columbus English Chat with Native Speakers
4.9

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

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Contra dance Sept. 26 (First Unitarian Universalist Church) note new time!

Contra dance Sept. 26 (First Unitarian Universalist Church) note new time!

Sat, Sep 26, 5:30 PM
From Contra Dance with us - all are welcome!
4.9

# **Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026** **Beginners’ Session 1:30 to 2:00 PM** **Dancing 2:00 to 4:30 PM** **Band: Trillium** **Caller: Margaret Goodman** **You are invited to join us for dinner at Olive and Lime (in the church’s back parking lot) after the dance.** **Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214.** **Cost is $10 for adults, $5 ages 12-25.** **New to dancing? A beginners’ session, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, will get you started. You will learn some basic figures that will be repeated in the afternoon’s dances. All dances will be taught and no partner is needed. Dancing is from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.** **Please bring your own refillable water bottle.** **Visit our website at: https://firstuucolumbus.org/connection/all-soles/**

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