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Pastor Adam Carrigan took a moment to shed light on, well, light while explaining the importance of Christians joining together to pray. He referenced a Book of Matthew Scripture in which Jesus told followers that they are the light of the world.

Jim Norris took this photo of Dutchman’s breeches in his woods.

Ainslee Shaw caught this beautiful reflection of the evening sky on the water on Good Friday 2024.

Actor Henry Ulrich dug the idea of one special suggested rehearsal for Columbus East High School’s production of the dark comedy “Holes”: to literally practice shoveling dirt well before the opening of the show marked by serious sifting and separating in a dried-out lake bed at a disciplinary youth camp.

Doug Showalter photographed this hawk that didn’t appreciate a human intruding on his sunbathing.

Kimberly Rose Free’s drawings, paintings and mixed media creations that focus on her personal mental health are unflinching and candid. So is the artist in discussing her work.

* For years, Dancers Studio Inc.’s interpretations of Lewis Carroll’s whimsical classic “Alice in Wonderland” have captivated audiences here. And with good reason. The nonprofit student troupe, guided by directors and choreographers, continues to present new takes on the story from 1865. The ensemble presents its latest production, along with a second act of excerpts from “Don Quixote” and other works, at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Judson Erne Auditorium, 1400 25th St. in Columbus. Information and tickets: dancers-studio.org, at Viewpoint Books and at the door.

If we cut to the chase on internationally known percussionist Kenny Phelps, here’s the all-star portion of a bio filled with superlatives and marquee memories: His 25 years of playing experience has involved performances with Wynton Marsalis, Eartha Kitt, Michael Brecker, Slide Hampton, Wycliffe Gordon, Chuchito Valdes, and the New York Voices.

Greg Scherschel got this shot on a foggy Sunday morning in Donner Park.

Amy Boerger captured this shot of a happy seagull on the San Francisco wharf on Monday, April 8.