MAGNIFICENT MAGNOLIA--With a sweetbay magnolia in full bloom, the lunchtime crowd takes advantage of a perfect spring day to enjoy the Ohio Statehouse grounds, in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday, April 4, 1997.

JAMMIN' ON THE HARP--Dick Bruns, of Celina Ohio, takes part in a jam session during the Buckeye Harmonica Festival, in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday, April 4, 1997. Over 300 harmonica enthusiasts from around the world are gathered for the 21st annual event sponsored by the Buckeye State Harmonica Club.