[MES Forum] I Was A Stranger Screening LOCATION INFORMATION!

McClimans, Melinda mcclimans.2 at osu.edu
Fri Jan 30 08:41:35 EST 2026


There are still seats available for the movie screening tomorrow! Here are the details from the organizer, Dr. Tony Anderson:


After a week of snow days and cabin fever, we’re inviting you to get out of the house and join us for a importantl night at the movies!!!

Thank you for your RSVP and for your interest in joining us for this meaningful evening. We’re truly grateful for the strong response and the shared commitment to thoughtful dialogue and community engagement. Reviewing the RSVP list, we’re excited to see a dynamic mix of college students, community members, elected officials, civic leaders, and nonprofit organizations, setting the stage for rich dialogue and thoughtful engagement.

I WAS A STRANGER <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youtu.be/VvGvWHHjK2o?si=-LnDKIsDbHbqn4aC__;!!KGKeukY!wvBMvzvJ5GNGeBkeZUzk061lyWZjBs6cj_UkGO-ZNZT00VwpEAu_nsJzmDQFdFEzOGLJsXokm-ozdtEOntdxoTO_7lJi$> Screening Details

Saturday, January 31, 2026
7:00 PM (Seating will begin at 6:30 PM)
Phoenix Lennox Theater (Theater #23)
777 Kinnear Rd., Columbus, OH 43212

This screening also marks the official launch of the Keepers of the Culture Youth Pilgrimage,<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.keepersoftheculture.net/__;!!KGKeukY!wvBMvzvJ5GNGeBkeZUzk061lyWZjBs6cj_UkGO-ZNZT00VwpEAu_nsJzmDQFdFEzOGLJsXokm-ozdtEOntdxoSNli6qK$> an immersive program designed to empower high school students to become community leaders through historical exploration and storytelling.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the co-sponsors whose support made this event possible:

·  The Columbus Museum of African American History and Culture

·  Kingdom Image Arts

·  The Ohio State University Middle East Studies Center

·  Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Omicron Rho Chapter)

·  Charity Martin-King

·  Franklin County Board of Commissioners

·  KiMISTRY LLC

·  Urban Strings Columbus

·  Candy Cloud

We’d also like to acknowledge DiBella’s, Subs who has been incredibly supportive of this event. If you’re planning to grab a bite before the screening, we encourage you to consider stopping by DiBella’s Subs beforehand. Their address is 1539 Olentangy River Rd.

As of today, we have over 150 RSVPs, and seating is continuing to fill. If you have a friend or colleague who would value this experience, please feel free to invite them. We will keep the RSVP link <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqF3suAidIWBbFzxvMR5V71TuhdgQ74m0K8_wBA8WWIRSLIA/viewform__;!!KGKeukY!wvBMvzvJ5GNGeBkeZUzk061lyWZjBs6cj_UkGO-ZNZT00VwpEAu_nsJzmDQFdFEzOGLJsXokm-ozdtEOntdxoakFOMtn$> open until we reach capacity.

Here is the flow for the evening

Evening Flow

·  6:30 PM - Arrive, grab popcorn, and get settled

·  Brief welcome by Dr. Tony Anderson and acknowledgements of co-sponsors

·  Screening of I Was A Stranger

·  Post-screening discussion hosted by Kimberly Danielle (the artist formerly known as Kimberly Brazwell 😁)

·  Post-film gathering at Candy Cloud Columbus
📍 1543 Lennox Town Ln, Columbus, OH 43212
🎉 Screening attendees receive discounts on specialty drinks with the code word: STRANGER

Thank you again for being part of this moment. We look forward to sharing this evening with you.

Artistically,

Tony Anderson, Ph.D.

Executive Director – Urban Strings Columbus<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.urbanstringscolumbus.org/__;!!KGKeukY!wvBMvzvJ5GNGeBkeZUzk061lyWZjBs6cj_UkGO-ZNZT00VwpEAu_nsJzmDQFdFEzOGLJsXokm-ozdtEOntdxob4ConSc$>

Founder – Keepers of the Culture Youth Pilgrimage<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.keepersoftheculture.net/__;!!KGKeukY!wvBMvzvJ5GNGeBkeZUzk061lyWZjBs6cj_UkGO-ZNZT00VwpEAu_nsJzmDQFdFEzOGLJsXokm-ozdtEOntdxoSNli6qK$>

Founder - The Paragon Project<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.theparagonproject.org/__;!!KGKeukY!wvBMvzvJ5GNGeBkeZUzk061lyWZjBs6cj_UkGO-ZNZT00VwpEAu_nsJzmDQFdFEzOGLJsXokm-ozdtEOntdxoctKsePL$>

Vizionary Management – Artist Management @DrippDaDon

302-897-0158

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Tony Anderson, Ph.D.
Vizionary Management LLC
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