The Columbus Foundation

Some artists don’t just perform in a city. They help shape its sound.

For Bobby Floyd, the 2026 Spirit of Columbus Award honoree, music has been a lifelong source of joy, expression, and connection.

In a new At the Table Q&A, Bobby reflects on the musicians who shaped him, the Columbus jazz community, and why he continues to find joy in a life of music.

Read the full Q&A:

A Conversation with Bobby Floyd, The Spirit of Columbus Award® Honoree | The Columbus Foundation The Columbus Foundation recently sat down with Bobby Floyd, the 2026 Spirit of Columbus Award honoree, for a conversation about his life, music, and where he finds inspiration.

The Center for HumanKindness’ Kindness Street Team is on the move this summer!

Powered by staff and interns, the Kindness Street Team is appearing at community gatherings across central Ohio to spark conversations about kindness, connection, and how each of us plays a part in building a stronger, kinder region for all.

If you see the Center for HumanKindness’ blue tent at an upcoming event, come say hello! Learn more about local social enterprises, celebrate nonprofits in our region, share the joy of connecting with strangers, and even spin the Kindness Prize Wheel.

Upcoming stops include:

📍 May 21: Bexley Farmers' Market
📍 May 23: Clintonville Farmers' Market
📍 May 28: Rise Up CBUS!
📍 May 30: Westerville Farmers Market
📍 June 3 & 17: Upper Arlington Farmers Market
📍 June 6: Worthington Farmers Market
📍 June 11: Healthy New Albany Farmers Market
📍 June 13: Columbus Jazz's PBJ & Jazz

Looking for more ways to get involved? Learn more about Kindness Close to Home, an initiative that encourages individuals to host small gatherings with their neighbors—on a porch, at a backyard barbeque, or in a local park: https://cbusfdn.org/43op35S.

On Tuesday, September 29, The Big Table® returns—a community-wide day of conversation across central Ohio!

Since 2016, The Big Table has invited neighbors, coworkers, friends, families, and community members to meet new people, share experiences, and talk about the topics that matter most to them.

Whether you host a conversation or join a table near you, there is a seat for you.

Be on the lookout for more information soon. Registration and materials, including special opportunities for educators, will be available on Thursday, August 13.

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The Big Table® | The Columbus Foundation The Big Table®, a day of community-building through conversation, will take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.