While some individuals will enjoy a long President’s Day weekend outside of the city, we have some opportunities to escape from the return of winter without leaving metro Columbus (while also saving some hard-earned Washingtons and Lincolns).

Eat - Feel some heat.  The Fiery Food Festival visits the Columbus North Market on Saturday.  See cooking demonstrations, sample seriously spicy food (including the Chili Cook-off) and enjoy live music throughout the day.

Live - Survive the elements.  Taking Shelter, an exhibition examining the natural desire for shelter through a selection of artworks and social interactions, opened at the Canzani Center at CCAD this week.  Show runs through April 5th.

Gaze - See a lot of stars.  The Perkins Observatory hosts public programs on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 8 PM.  Limited availability - purchase tickets in advance or call 740.363.1257 for additional details.

Buy - Collect like Martha.  Purchase the latest extraordinary ceramic tableware from renowned designer Frances Palmer (featured in this month’s Living magazine).  Available exclusively at Found/Rose Bredl, 21 West Olentangy Street, Powell, OH.  614.781.0000