Upcoming Events

Sip Salon: Doomscrolling in the Age of Endless News

January 11 6:00-8:00 PM

Nocterra Brewing Audubon

Welcome to the Sip Salon where we gather to learn together through articles and discussion. No experts, just curious folks coming together to discuss topics. Whether you know a little or a lot, we hope to grow together in our understanding. With drinks.

This month we will discuss how we’re drowning in information—and it’s exhausting. From nonstop headlines to endless social media hot takes, our brains are constantly being asked to process everything, all the time. In this SIP Salon, we’ll explore “critical ignoring”—a research-backed strategy for deciding what not to pay attention to so we can protect our mental energy, relationships, and ability to think clearly.

Together, we’ll unpack how information overload actually makes us more stressed, more reactive, and more likely to fall for bad information—and why learning to ignore certain content isn’t laziness, it’s wisdom. You’ll learn quick, practical cues for spotting posts and stories that aren’t worth your time, how emotional language hijacks attention, and why choosing a few trusted sources beats doomscrolling every feed.

This is not about checking out—it’s about checking in more intentionally. Grab a drink, share your scrolling habits, and leave with tools to stay informed without losing your mind. Cheers to reading less, thinking better, and reclaiming your attention.

The Siposium: What Happened to the Megaphones? - The New Era of Activism

January 20 7:00-9:00 PM

Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall

This month, What Happened to the Megaphones? - The New Era of Activism - One year into the current administration, activism in 2025 looks markedly different than it did in 2017. Mass airport protests and pink hats have given way to faster, more targeted, and often decentralized actions like “No Sleep for ICE.” This talk explores why the tactics, tone, and speed of resistance have shifted, what that says about political fatigue, strategy, and power, and how these changes could shape organizing, accountability, and voter engagement heading into the 2026 and 2028 elections.

Meet your speaker: Bridgette Tupes is a partner and co-founder of RT Advisors. She has over 15 years of experience working on local, state and federal races in Ohio. She has experience in fundraising, political outreach, relationship management, and field campaign management. Bridgette has served on the DNC Youth Council, the Ohio Young Democrats Board, and as an appointed officer of the Young Democrats of America. She also is a member for the Columbus Steering Committee for the Human Rights Campaign and board chair of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio.