THE FRIENDLIEST FESTIVAL IN COLUMBUS!
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HOT TIMES FESTIVAL - sept 5-6-7, 2025 at 240 PARSONS AVE!
SEPT 5-6-7, 2025
Hot Times Festival is not just an arts and music festival, it's an opportunity to connect, and be inspired. The event has an atmosphere of positivity and creativity that leaves a lasting impact on all who attend. Look for the Festival to be back in its home place at 240 Parsons Avenue on Sept. 5-6-7 2025.
MUSIC SCHEDULE BELOW
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GREAT MUSIC AT HOT TIMES
FRIDAY SEPT 5
SATURDAY SEPT 6
MAIN STREET STAGE
5:00. Ron Holmes - Eclecticism
6:00. Mendelsonics
7:00. Just Another Mojo
8:00. Whitley Jean
9:00. Willie Phoenix
10:00. Shaun Booker Dammit
PARSONS AVENUE STAGE
5 PM Marmady
6 PM-Jay Frisky London
7 PM Lucky Blu Band
8 PM Carole Walker and Allan
9PM-Sidewalk Serenades- Katanya
SATURDAY SEPT 6
SATURDAY SEPT 6
MAIN STREET STAGE
12:00. Troy Kinkier & Friends
1:00 Lungu Vybz
2:00. New Legga-C Showband\
3:00. Black Book
4:00. Chubby Slim
5:00. CYNTsations
6:00. Donna Mogavero Band
7:00 Roots Society
8:00. Austin & the Syd Experience
9:00. Funk City 2.0
PARSONS AVENUE STAGE
Noon–Kismet Notes (laura)
1 PM Linden and Melvin
2 PM Topher James and Biscuit Brigade
3 PM Charles Sealy
4 PM Poetry Slam
5 PM Wallaby
6 PM Darchelle Williams and Old School Band
7 PM Chief Johnny Lonesome
8 PM Billy Zenn and the Beatdowns
SUNDAY SEPT 7
SUNDAY SEPT 7
MAIN STREET STAGE
12:30. Wade & Mo Betta Bluz
1:30. 614 Blues Ed Band
2:30. Listen for the Jazz All Star Band
led by James “Smooth” Elliott
4:00. We Remember Memorial
4:45. N-Soul Deep
5:45. Greg Swan & The Late Crew
7:00. Ark Band
PARSONS AVENUE STAGE
12:15 PM Zumba with Aziza West
1PM Mahana Polynesian Dancers
1:30PM Kitchen Table Player
2:00PM Kim Denizard and David Hohl
2:30PM Hillel Israel Folk Dancers
3:10PM Spirit Drummers
4:00PM Amelia and Brandon
5PM-Made of The Mist
6PM- The Groove Keepers
original hot times fiscal agent turns 50
THE OLDE TOWNE EAST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
The OLDE TOWNE EAST Neighborhood Association (OTENA) was the original fiscal agent for the Hot Times Festival. The compete history is on the Hot Times History page with some great old photos.
Hot Times appreciates the support given by OTENA and the continued positive relationship.
thank you ALL for a wonderful hot times!
HOT TIMES COMMUNITY ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL
At the Hot Times Festival, the mission is to create a fun and inclusive environment where the Community can come together to enjoy wonderful music, make new friends, eat great food and create lasting memories. The Arts have the power to bring people together and inspire positive change.
Thanks to all of the artists and vendors and to you all for your support
hot times live streams!
HOT TIMES ARCHIVE
For those who cannot be at the event, or who live too far away, you can participate too - just browse the Hot Times Festival pages for music, activities, interviews and more.
Check out the great community interviews hosted by Leah Lambert, Javon Collins, & Columbus Black News Anchor Rita Fuller Yates!
Friday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRYaUopWJuo
HOT TIMES ARTIST NEWS THROUGH THE YEARS
Wali Neil Honored!
On Sept 5, 2021, Brother Wali Neil was honored at the MPACC Box Park in a beautiful Community Celebration with presentations by his new Los Angeles based representation.
For decades Wali has been an intregal part of the Columbus Near East Side Community with murals that brought joy in the hardest times. His painting bespoke his internal beauty, spirit of brotherhood, and sense of self and heritage that inspired his works. His wife, Denise, continues to preserve and spread the word and works of Wali. Wali IS!
Arnett, Is Said and ROman Honored
Arnett, Is Said and Roman Johnson honored with stars on the Lincoln Theatre Walk of Fame
WILLIE HONORED!
Willie Phoenix Way Dedicated!
Excerpts of an article in the Columbus Free Press by Suzanne Patzer
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Columbus is now honoring the legendary rocker Willie Phoenix by renaming 16th and High Street “Willie Phoenix Way” in Columbus, Ohio. Willie has long been a legend in the local rock scene.
Activist and local musician Brian Clash stated: “I celebrate the life force that is Willie Phoenix. I have enjoyed knowing him over 40 years; first as an awestruck fan and later as my musical mentor, songwriting partner, and most of all dear friend. This exciting honor being given to him is only a reflection on what he has given to all of us. Congratulations Willie!!!”
“In many ways, Willie Phoenix is the voice and sound of Columbus rock and roll. We had our own indigenous guitar monster that gets us through good and bad times,” Fitrakis said.
Willie has played on the Hot Times Main Street Stage for decades!
Willie Phoenix Way was dedicated
Thursday, October 15 - 1pm
Columbus City Council and the Columbus Music Commission conducted a virtual event to dedicate Willie Phoenix Way and celebrate the guitar-shredding Columbus rocker.
The dedication is on Council's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ColsCouncil and
WOSU's Broad and High page at www.facebook.com/broadandhigh.