It's a happy ending for Bonnie! ๐ฑ This sweet girl was rescued outside Thurber House a few months ago before a big snowstorm. Here she is with her new mom... WE'RE MELTING! ๐ฅน๐ฅน๐ฅน
#wholesome #adoption #cat #cats #catlover #kitty #kitties #asseenincolumbus #columbus #columbusohio
So... what makes it a HUMOR prize, John? ๐๐๐
Okay, folks, you heard it here! โ๏ธ Don't miss the hilarious 2026 Thurber Prize for American #Humor award show on May 7, hosted by comedy legend John Kenney. ๐
Get tix โก๏ธ thurberhouse.org/thurber-prize-award-show
#asseenincolumbus #columbus #columbusohio
"Last night I dreamed of a small consolation enjoyed only by the blind: nobody knows the trouble I've not seen!" โ James Thurber
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#jamesthurber #thurber #quote #quoteoftheday #humor #funny #comedy #lol #asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #columbus #cbus #614columbus #columbusohio
Look what we spotted this morning in our yard! ๐ฆ๐ฆ So thankful for our urban oasis. ๐๐ณ๐ท
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#deer #wildlife #asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #columbus #cbus #614columbus #columbusohio
By unanimous vote of the Thurber House Historic Beautification Committee, Thurber House has a new paint job! ๐จ๐๏ธ๐ก
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#aprilfools #aprilfoolsday #jamesthurber #thurber #funny #humor #comedy #lol #asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #columbus #cbus #614columbus #columbusohio
Prepare to be... WHELMED! ๐
PSA: tickets are going FAST! โก๏ธ Don't miss the hilarious 2026 Thurber Prize for American #Humor award show on May 7, hosted by #comedy legend John Kenney. ๐
Get tix โก๏ธ thurberhouse.org/thurber-prize-award-show
#asseenincolumbus #columbus #cbus #columbusohio
TOMORROW 3/25! โ ๏ธ Grab a drink & join us at Cure Coffee & Cocktails for an intimate gathering with NYT bestselling author, actress, & activist Annabelle Gurwitch. ๐๐ท
Register โก๏ธ thurberhouse.org/spring-events-2026/annabelle-gurwitch
#asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #columbus #cbus #columbusohio
"Columbus is a town in which almost anything is likely to happen and in which almost everything has." โ James Thurber
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Look at this adorbs little "person" who came to visit us the other night! ๐
(Don't worry, this furry friend wasn't roaming alone. Another "person" was captured by our cam tagging along on the sidewalk! ๐)
#dog #dogs #doglover #camera #caughtoncamera #asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #columbus #cbus
Love our #Book Bars? ๐ฅ Then don't miss our March 25 event/dinner with New York Times bestselling #author, actress, & activist Annabelle Gurwitch at Cure Coffee & Cocktails! ๐๐ท
Register โก๏ธ thurberhouse.org/spring-events-2026/annabelle-gurwitch
#asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #columbus #artmakescbus
A beautiful day for a sunrise toast to kick off #Crewsmas with special guest @jomens2526 . #Crew96 #MLS #AsSeenInColumbus @nordecke.com
Ready for some cuteness? ๐ฅฐ Here are three-year-old #JamesThurber (left) & his older brother William Thurber (right) in 1897. ๐ฅน
(Photo may not be reproduced.)
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#thurber #throwback #brothers #cute #adorable #asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #columbus #cbus #columbusohio
Call for #volunteers TONIGHT 3/3 and Saturday 3/7! ๐ฃ Our friends at Kelton House need meticulous help cleaning their fire-damaged furniture. ๐ช
If interested, sign up here โก๏ธ www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044BA4...
#asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #columbus #cbus #614columbus #columbusohio
Happy 20th #anniversary to our beloved Meg Brown! โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐
Yesterday marked Children's Education Director Meg Brown's 20th year working at Thurber House. Meg joined staff in 2006 & she's been inspiring kids & teens ever since. ๐
We ๐ you, Meg!!!
#congratulations #happyaniversary #asseenincolumbus
What a fun crowd and beautiful space we had for last night's #Book Bar at Antiques on High! Thanks to all who attended. ๐ป๐
We'll see you at our next Book Bar on May 28! โก๏ธ thurberhouse.org/spring-events-2026/may-book-bar
#asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #columbus #cbus #614columbus
Need some stress relief? ๐ตโ๐ซ Come laugh with us at Laughter Wellness next Thursday, March 5!
Laughter Yoga teacher Lyn Ford will guide you through 60 minutes of joyful relaxation, imaginative play, & more. ๐ฎโ๐จ๐๐
Register โก๏ธ thurberhouse.org/laughter-wellness
#asseenincolumbus #columbus #columbusohio
This Thursday 2/26: get ready for #Book Bar! ๐ Join us at Antiques on High for an upbeat social event for book lovers who want to mingle, #read, or both. ๐ฅ๐๐
Register โก๏ธ thurberhouse.org/spring-events-2026/february-book-bar-aoh
#reading #amreading #books #booklover #bookworm #asseenincolumbus #colu
Happy #Valentine's Day! We hope your day is filled with #love. โค๏ธ๐ฉท๐๐๐๐๐งก
Pictured: #JamesThurber with his first wife Althea Adams & their daughter Rosemary.
#thurber #valentinesday #happyvalentinesday #sweethearts #asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #columbus #cbus #614columbus #columbusohio #throwback
Last night was incredible! ๐คฉ We hosted the Central #Ohio #Poetry Out Loud semi-finals, with guest #poet Sara Abou Rashed. #Congrats to Sarah Seidu from St. Francis DeSales for advancing to the state finals! ๐๐
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Shout out to Ohio Arts Council for supporting Poetry Out Loud! ๐
#asseenincolumbus
Did you know that USPS released a #JamesThurber postage #stamp in honor of his 100th birthday in 1994?
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#didyouknow #themoreyouknow #thurberhouse #thurber #stamps #history #throwback #asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #columbus #cbus #columbusohio
๐จ We. Are. So. Stoked! ๐จ
It's official: fan favorite JOHN KENNEY is returning as host for the 2026 #Thurber Prize for American #Humor award show! ๐๐๐
May 7, 2026 in #Columbus, Ohioโbe there. ๐๐คฉ๐
๐๏ธ TICKETS ON SALE NOW โก๏ธ thurberhouse.org/thurber-prize-award-show
#asseenincolumbus #cbus
#Throwback time! ๐ฐ๏ธ Pictured here is Thurber House's founding Literary Director, Michael J. Rosen, standing next to the Thurber House front staircase during the #restoration in 1983. ๐๏ธ๐ ๏ธ๐
Photo credit: Will Shively
#thurberhouse #jamesthurber #history #columbus #cbus #columbusohio #asseenincolumbus
The Columbus Fury drop a very close contest to the Omaha Supernovas at their home opener in Columbus. The team broke their record for blocks with 17. #provolleyball #MLV #volleyball #AsSeenincolumbus #womensports
Thurber House recently featured in a #vintage #fashion #photoshoot by The Ohio State University's Scarlette Magazine. ๐ธ๐ก Check out the #photos on their website!
scarlettemagazine.webflow.io/posts/glamou...
Photo credit: Maylatt Eyassu
#asseenincolumbus #columbus #columbusmakesart #artmakescbus
In the alternate Thurberverse, presents are delivered by #Santa & his reindogs. ๐ฆ๐ถ๐
Happy #holidays! ๐
#happyholidays #santaclaus #happynewyear #newyear #humor #funny #lol #asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #columbus #cbus #jamesthurber #thurber
Drawing ยฉ Rosemary Thurber & may not be reproduced.
It's that time of year... our crafty decorators have struck again! ๐ ๐โ๏ธ๐ Thanks to our 5th-12th grade young docents for making Thurber House look great for the #holidays. ๐
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#happyholidays #decorating #asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #columbus #cbus #columbusohio
"James Thurber, Consummate Doodler" by Navied Mahdavian of @newyorker.com. โ๏ธใฐ๏ธ๐
Read the article โก๏ธ www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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#jamesthurber #thurber #cartoons #cartooning #art #columbusmakesart #artmakescbus #asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #columbus #cbus #columbusohio #ohio
๐จ SAVE THE DATE! ๐จ
The 2026 #Thurber Prize for American #Humor award show will be held on May 7, 2026 in #Columbus, #Ohio! ๐๐คฉ๐
Tix go on sale in early 2026.
About the Thurber Prize โก๏ธ thurberhouse.org/about-the-thurber-prize-for-american-humor
#jamesthurber #asseenincolumbus #asseenincbus #cbus
Happy 131st birthday, James Thurber! ๐ง๐
(Unmute the video for the full effect. ๐)
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It's a winter wonderland! โ๏ธโ๏ธ๐
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