My Favorite Columbus Ohio Events

Columbus Ohio events are happening all year round. Every weekend you can find something going on at places like The Ohio Expo Center or the Nationwide Arena and more!.

Select the month below for the list of events you want to see.

I'm going to bring you the information on my favorite Columbus Ohio events so you'll know when they're happening! This will include garden shows, horse expos, carnivals, hot air balloon shows, fairs, and much more.

And it can be anything... so you don't want to miss this page!

Columbus Ohio Events for January, 2010

AAA Great Vacations EXPO
A one-stop shop for everything related to travel, the 2010 AAA Great Vacations EXPO offers information, EXPO-only deals and the very best travel values on everything from cruises and European vacations, to affordable escapes that are close to home. With more than 150 exhibits, attractions and events, special areas within the EXPO will include The Great Outdoors, AAA Travel Stage - with special appearance by Travel Channel's "Man v. Food" host Adam Richman on Sun. Jan 24, EXPO Casino and more.
Date: January 22 - 24, 2010; Friday 2PM - 8PM, Saturday 10AM - 8PM, and Sunday 11AM - 4PM
Tickets are available at the door or beginning December 1 at any AAA Ohio Auto Club office for $8 or $4 for any AAA member. Children ages 16 and under are admitted at no charge.
Location: Veteran's Memorial, 300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Anything for My Fans
George Manahan, conductor
Aleck Karis, piano
Mozart - Symphony No. 38, K. 504, "Prague"
Stravinsky - Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments
Sibelius - Symphony No. 5
George Manahan returns to lead the orchestra in three pieces written for the composers, friends and fans. The three-movement Symphony No. 38 was entitled "Prague" by Mozart for his die-hard fans in that city. Pianist Aleck Karis joins the orchestra for a performance of Stravinsky's Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments, which was premiered in Paris by his friend and conductor Serge Koussevitsky. Finally, Sibelius wrote his Fifth Symphony at the request of the Finnish government in 1915 to celebrate his own 50th birthday, which was made a national holiday.
Date: January 8 and January 9, 2010 at 8PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Dianne Reeves celebrating Sarah Vaughan
Jerry Steichen, conductor
Dianne Reeves, vocalist
Sultry and seductive, Ms. Reeves' smooth jazz vocals will soothe your soul and calm your mind as she invokes the legendary Sarah Vaughan. With an extensive list of recordings and four Grammy Awards, Ms. Reeves will delight you with this performance.
Date: January 16 at 8PM
Location: Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Beethoven and Brahms do Austria
Andreas Delfs, conductor
André Watts, piano
Sierra - Fandangos
Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 5, "Emperor"
Brahms - Symphony No. 2
The hills are alive with the sound of music! With Andreas Delfs conducting and André Watts at the keyboard, the orchestra performs the fifth and final Beethoven piano concerto, dedicated to one of Ludwig van Beethoven's pupils, Archduke Rudolf of Austria. Johannes Brahms composed his Symphony No. 2 while visiting the Austrian Alps. Their beauty surely inspired the work's cheerful movements.
Date: January 22 and 23, 2010 at 8PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
A Symphonic Night at the Movies: Oz with Orchestra
Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor
The music has been removed from this classic movie, so that the Symphony can join in the fun. Come watch Dorothy and her friends on the Ohio Theatre's big screen while the orchestra provides the background music.
Date: January 30, 2010 at 7:30PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Flora in Fashion Exhibit
"Flora in Fashion: Botanically Inspired Apparel, Textiles, Accessories & Buttons" celebrates the beauty of botanical images, and the value of botanical materials in artifacts of dress and adornment. The Historic Costume & Textiles Collection delved into its rich treasure trove of garments, gloves, shoes, hats, purses, buttons, jewelry, and textiles to find the modern, the rare and the beautiful.
Date: Opening night preview is Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM
January 21 through June 12, 2010
Gallery hours are: Wednesday and Thursday from 11AM - 6PM; Friday and Saturday from Noon to 4PM
Location: Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery in Campbell Hall
The Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery is located in the Geraldine Schottenstein Wing for the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection, attached to Campbell Hall. Access to the gallery is easiest through the archway entrance on the north side of the building. The gallery is part of the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection and houses current exhibitions showcasing textile and clothing artifacts.

Grande Winter Ball
Members of the Ohio Statehouse historical re-enactment group, 1st Ohio Statehouse Light Artillery Battery A, will hold their Grande Winter Ball in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium. Individuals of all ages are invited to attend the FREE Grande Winter Ball hosted by Civil War re-enactors, Ohio Statehouse Battery A. Come dance or watch. Learn how to reel or waltz. Dress in attire of the Civil War period or come as you are.
The 1st Ohio Battery A exists to serve the state of Ohio and its citizens by being accomplished living history educators. The unit's mission is to promote the Ohio Statehouse and its identity as a site of civic involvement, education and visitation. Battery A members educate Statehouse visitors throughout the year by firing the four Statehouse cannons for parades and ceremonies and host historic re-enactments and events. Battery membership is made up of men and women and includes volunteers and Statehouse staff. Members of the Battery dress in Civil War Union uniforms and in period civilian clothing from the 1860s to acknowledge and celebrate the period in which the Ohio Statehouse was built. The Ohio Capitol Building was restored during the 1990s to its original appearance.
Date: January 30, 2010 from 7PM to 9PM in the Atrium
Please RSVP at statehouseball@live.com or 614/728-4185.
Location: The Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Boat & RV Show
Dates: January 9 - 17th, 2010
Hours: Wednesday through Friday from Noon to 9PM; Saturday from 10AM to 9PM; Sunday from Noon to 5PM:
Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

Orchid Forest
Orchids will transform the Conservatory's Pacific Island Water Garden with thousands of bright pink, yellow, orange, lime green, and purple blooms. The exhibition will include several species including vanda, masdevallias, oncidium, dendrobium, cymbidium, and phalaenopsis.
Date: January 9, 2010 - February 28, 2010
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203

Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: Saturday, January 2, 2010
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

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Columbus Ohio Events for February, 2010

Valentine's Day events

A Muse Gallery Presents Mario Madiai
One Person show by Mario Madiai. Mario will be here to meet from Italy for one night only. He will be showcasing a brand new body of work. Wine and food will be served.
Date: February 19, 2010 from 6PM to 9PM
Location: A Muse Gallery Columbus, 996 West Third Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

Black History Month at the Ohio Statehouse
The Ohio Statehouse will celebrate Black History Month during the month of February with a special educational display sponsored by COTA and tours of the George Washington Williams Room. Enjoy a special soul food menu at the Capitol Cafe and free lunch-time concerts each Wednesday in February.
Lunch-Time Concerts & Soul Food Wednesdays at the Capitol Cafe
Each Wednesday in February; February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010 from 12PM to 1PM; (There will be no noon tours during the concerts.)
George Washington Williams Room Tours
Visit the room which memorializes Ohio's first African-American legislator.
Date: February 1 through February 28, 2010
Location: The Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus Ohio

Central Ohio Home and Garden Show
Date: February 27 - March 7, 2010 (Closed March 1, 2010)

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Shostakovich's Split Personality
Günther Herbig, conductor
Jutta Czapski, piano
Shostakovich - Piano Concerto No. 2
Shostakovich - Symphony No. 10
These two pieces by Shostakovich show two very different sides of his personality. Symphony No. 10 was written in Russia in 1953, shortly after Stalin's death, and was influenced by Mahler. The cheery Piano Concerto No. 2, however, was written for Shostakovich's son Maxim, for his graduation from the Moscow Conservatory. Even Dmitri Shostakovich himself noted that it was unusual compared to his other works. The symphony is joined by conductor Herbig, and his wife, pianist Jutta Czapski.
Date: February 5 and February 6, 2010 at 8PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Soulful Sounds
Edwin Outwater, conductor
Amit Peled, cello
Adams - The Chairman Dances: Foxtrot for Orchestra
Lalo - Cello Concerto
Prokofiev - Symphony No. 5
Rising international cellist Amit Peled, revered for his emotive musicianship, comes to Columbus to perform the Concerto in D Minor by Edouard Lalo, written in 1876. Lalo's compositions are renowned for their distinctive style, set apart from his compatriots' compositions by his use of colorful orchestrations and strong melodies. The Columbus Symphony welcomes the return of conductor Edwin Outwater as they perform Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5, written and premiered in the Soviet Union during World War II as Prokofiev sought refuge from the rages of war. Come experience a night of music you won't soon forget with Edwin Outwater conducting the Columbus Symphony.
Date: February 20 at 8PM, 2010 and February 21, 2010 at 3PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
The Chieftains
Albert-George Schram, conductor
As the most widely recognized Irish band in the world, The Chieftains have amassed six Grammy Awards during their 40 years together. Join your Columbus Symphony with The Chieftains who have performed with some of the biggest names in rock, pop, and traditional music in Ireland and around the world.
Date: February 27, 2010 at 8PM
Location: Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Sports, Vacation & Boat Show
Dates: February 11 - 14, 2010
Hours: Thursday and Friday from 2AM - 8PM; Saturday from 10AM to 8PM; Sunday from 11AM to 5PM
Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
Admission: Adults $7.00 and children 13 and under free

Erotica Show
This show features erotic/nude art and sculpture by our gallery artists.
Date: February 12, 2010 from 6PM to 9PM
Location: A Muse Gallery, 996 W. Third Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
RSVP: Call 614-299-5003 for reservations.

Flora in Fashion Exhibit
"Flora in Fashion: Botanically Inspired Apparel, Textiles, Accessories & Buttons" celebrates the beauty of botanical images, and the value of botanical materials in artifacts of dress and adornment. The Historic Costume & Textiles Collection delved into its rich treasure trove of garments, gloves, shoes, hats, purses, buttons, jewelry, and textiles to find the modern, the rare and the beautiful.
Date: January 21 through June 12, 2010
Gallery hours are: Wednesday and Thursday from 11AM - 6PM; Friday and Saturday from Noon to 4PM
Location: Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery in Campbell Hall
The Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery is located in the Geraldine Schottenstein Wing for the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection, attached to Campbell Hall. Access to the gallery is easiest through the archway entrance on the north side of the building. The gallery is part of the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection and houses current exhibitions showcasing textile and clothing artifacts.

Gospel Concert - His Image Ministry
His Image Ministry is holding a free gospel concert This concert has been organized to support students in the TECH CORPS/NSBE Jr. Chapter as they work to raise money to fund their travel to the National Society of Black Engineers' National Convention in Toronto, Canada. Second Shiloh Children's Ministry mime group and story teller Anthony Gibbs will also perform. The concert is free and open to the public.
The TECH CORPS Ohio/NSBE Jr. Chapter is a program that introduces high school students to science, technology, engineering and math education and career pathways. The goal of the Chapter is to support and encourage students to attend college and pursue technical degrees.
Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 4:00PM (Doors open at 3:30PM)
Location: St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 639 East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio

Harlem Renaissance Gala
In honor of Black History Month, the Mansion Day School is hosting their 1st annual fundraiser "Harlem Renaissance Gala" to raise funds for the 2010 school year. The Gala features an interactive experience between guests and important members of the African American community during the Harlem Renaissance era, played by students from the Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center. Harlem Renaissance attire is optional. The Mansion Day School is a distinctively progressive and independent preparatory school in Columbus, OH. The Gala is open to the public.
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 5PM to Midnight
Tickets: $55 per person or $100 per couple. To order tickets, call 614-258-4449 or email mdsoffice@mansiondayschool.org.
Location: Mansion Day School, 72 Woodland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

Johnny Blazes in Columbus
Boston-based performer Johnny Blazes brings a one-person vaudeville show to Columbus for one night only! Appropriately titled "wo(n)man show", this evening-length performance blends cabaret arts with theater to create a charming semi-narrative series of vignettes. These vignettes are character-driven comedic moments that explore notions of gender and embodiment. Unseen forces seem to possess Blazes in this journey through a world that is constantly pressuring us to choose a gender, a persona, a stance. Utilizing a rich background in theater, clowning, drag, dance, opera and circus arts, Blazes fuses genres and expands notions of gender performativity, all while keeping the audience laughing.
Date: Monday, February 15, 2010 at 8PM
Tickets: $7 to $10 - sliding scale at the door
Location: The Shoebox, 1570 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio (Across from the Gateway Theater)
For more information visit: www.johnnyblazes.com

Mardis Gras 2010
Mardi Gras 2010 benefits the Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio. Sponsored by AEP. Join us for a real New Orleans-style celebration and help raise awareness and funding for others in central Ohio affected by epilepsy. Held on Fat Tuesday, our Mardi Gras party is a fun night not to be missed complete with masks, beads, balloons, Zydeco music, and a strut to "the saints go marching in" in grand style. A silent auction, cash bar, delicious New Orleans style food and dessert stations fill the night with merriment.
Date: Fat Tuesday, February 16, 2010 from 5:30 PM to 9PM
Tickets: $75 each or table of 10 for $1,000. Register and tickets at www.epilepsy-ohio.org
Location: COSI, 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio

Orchid Forest
Orchids will transform the Conservatory's Pacific Island Water Garden with thousands of bright pink, yellow, orange, lime green, and purple blooms. The exhibition will include several species including vanda, masdevallias, oncidium, dendrobium, cymbidium, and phalaenopsis.
Date: January 9, 2010 ? February 28, 2010
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203

Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: February 6, 2010
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

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Columbus Ohio Events for March, 2010

2010 McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games
The 2010 McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games will be played March 31 at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Proceeds from the events will directly benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio (RMHC). RMHC provides a home away from home for families with seriously ill children staying and receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
Tickets for both the POWERADE® Jam Fest (March 29, 2010, 6:30 p.m. ET) and the McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games (March 31, 2010, 5:30 p.m. ET - Girls, 8:00 p.m. ET - Boys) can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or at the Value City Arena Box Office. Ticket prices range from $10 - $15 for the POWERADE Jam Fest and $10 - $58 for the McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games.
Headlining the event for local basketball fans is center Jared Sullinger of Northland High School. Sullinger will be joined by forward Deshaun Thomas of Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne, Ind.; both are part of The Ohio State University's 2010 men's basketball recruiting class. For more information, visit www.McDonaldsAllAmerican.com.
Location: Value City Arena, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus, Ohio

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: Opening March 13, 2010

Central Ohio Home and Garden Show
Date: February 27 - March 7, 2010 (Closed March 1, 2010)

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Barber's Virtuosic Violin
Alondra de la Parra, conductor
James Ehnes, violin
Program to include:
Barber - Violin Concerto
Mahler - Symphony No. 1
Alondra de la Parra returns as guest conductor for another concert with the Columbus Symphony. Joining her is 2008 Grammy Award winner James Ehnes on violin, as the symphony tackles Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto, recorded by Ehnes in 2006. Written for Iso Briselli, the son of a friend, Briselli deemed the third movement impossible to play until it was performed by Curtis Institute of Music student Herbert Baumel in 1940. Experience an evening of virtuosic violin during this two-day musical line-up also featuring Mahler's Symphony No. 1.
Date: March 5 and March 6, 2010 at 8PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Mozart 'til Midnite
Scott Yoo, violin and conductor
This fantastic event is back by popular demand. The Ohio Theatre will once again play host to this marathon of Mozart's music. This concert is "come-and-go" style, so feel free to switch seats, or head to the lobby for refreshments, even while the orchestra is playing.
Date: March 12, 2010 at 7PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Bruckner's Obsession with Perfection
Christopher Seaman, conductor
Yeol Eum Son, Cliburn Silver Medal Winner, piano
Program to include:
Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 23
Bruckner - Symphony No. 4, "Romantic"
Yeol Eum Son, the Silver Medal Winner in the Thirteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, 2009, is sure to dazzle under the baton of Christopher Seaman. She will share the stage with the Columbus Symphony as they collaborate on Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23. This concert also features Bruckner's Symphony No. 4, one of his most popular works. Come hear the symphony Bruckner spent 14 years revising, the final edition of which was published in 1888.
Date: March 19 and 20, 2010 at 8PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Bravo Broadway Rocks
Albert-George Schram, conductor
Broadway vocalists Rachel York, Rob Evans, and Hugh Panaro join your Columbus Symphony in performing rock and pop songs from the Broadway stage. Your favorite shows are in the spotlight, featuring songs from rock-inspired Broadway hit musicals such as The Wiz, Dreamgirls, Tommy, and Hairspray. You won't want to miss this rockin' show.
Date: March 27, 2010 at 8:00PM
Location: Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus International Auto Show
Dates: March 18-21, 2010
Hours: Thursday from Noon to 10PM; Friday and Saturday from 10AM to 10PM; Sunday from 10AM to 6PM
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio
Admission: $10.00 and children 12 and under Free

Flora in Fashion Exhibit
"Flora in Fashion: Botanically Inspired Apparel, Textiles, Accessories & Buttons" celebrates the beauty of botanical images, and the value of botanical materials in artifacts of dress and adornment. The Historic Costume & Textiles Collection delved into its rich treasure trove of garments, gloves, shoes, hats, purses, buttons, jewelry, and textiles to find the modern, the rare and the beautiful.
Date: January 21 through June 12, 2010
Gallery hours are: Wednesday and Thursday from 11AM - 6PM; Friday and Saturday from Noon to 4PM
Location: Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery in Campbell Hall
The Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery is located in the Geraldine Schottenstein Wing for the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection, attached to Campbell Hall. Access to the gallery is easiest through the archway entrance on the north side of the building. The gallery is part of the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection and houses current exhibitions showcasing textile and clothing artifacts.

International Artists
A show of work by international artists.
Dates: March 15 through April 15, 2010
Location: A Muse Gallery, 996 West Third Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

Mothers of Multiples
East Columbus presents the annual Spring/Summer Clothing, Equipment and Toy Sale. Stock up now for your children's Spring and Summer needs! Our sale features clothing, toys and equipment for boys and girls, ages newborn and up! Early Birds begin shopping at 8:30am for just $2 (always free at 9am!)
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: NEW LOCATION! - Messiah Lutheran Church, 1200 Waggoner Road (just north of Main St), Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: March 6, 2010
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

The Gardens at Gantz
Farm Volunteers will present "A Garden Tea Party" for gardening enthusiasts. The event will include brunch, a tea party, luncheon and four speakers including specialized herb experts and the author of Desirable Trees for the Midwest. Vendors with merchandise ranging from green cleaning products to garden art, seeds and pottery also will be in attendance.
The cost is $50, and all proceeds benefit the Gardens at Gantz Farm. Pre-registration is required by Monday, March 15. For more information or to register, contact the Gardens at Gantz Farm at 614-871-6323 or ghartung@grovecityohio.gov. A registration brochure as well as information on the presenters and vendors is available at www.grovecityohio.gov.
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 8AM to 3:30PM
Location: Evans Center, 4330 Dudley Avenue, Grove City, Ohio

The Quincy Davis 5K Race
The Quincy Davis Race is a 5k run/walk to benefit the very young family of our friend and coworker who recently passed away from prostate cancer. Please help us to support this family!
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 10AM
Registration: On site from 9AM to 9:30AM or visit the website to pre-register
Location: Homestead Park, 4675 Cosgray Road, Hilliard, Ohio

The So Get This Women's Conference
The So Get This Women's Conference is a dynamic, three-day event featuring author, speaker and host Drenda Keesee, Comedian Anita Renfroe, Grammy-winning artist Rebecca St. James and Speaker Michelle McKinney Hammond. Other conference features include a Paris in Springtime fashion show, a Woman of the Year contest with a $500 shopping spree, workshops dealing with every area of a woman's life, and much more!
Dates: March 11, 12 and 13, 2010
Location: The Now Center, 2407 Beech Rd. Johnstown, OH 43031
Contact: To register and get more information call 1-888-391-LIFE

The Gift of Light Expo
Psychics ~ Authors ~ Astrologers ~ Speakers
Aura Photography ~ Massage ~ Healers/Reiki
Live Entertainment ~ Free Demonstrations
Imported Gifts ~ Candles ~ Books ~ and More!
Date: March 13 - 14, 2010; Saturday 10am-7pm; Sunday 10am-6pm
Tickets: $10 per day - Kids 12 and under free
Location: Veterans Memorial Hall, 300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio

The Wedding Experience
ColumbusBrideandGroom.com is bringing you The Wedding Experience where engaged couples get to experience not one, but 3 different wedding themes, at 3 different venues. Couples will explore 3 themed receptions and experience everything from their first dance to bouquet tossing, to cutting the cake! Brides will be able ...to get makeovers while grooms get massages, both enjoying great music , complimentary food, and drinks all night long. Free limo rides to the first thirty who register online, plus winning couples will be spotlighted for a special event to remember.
Date: Friday, March 12, 2010 at 6PM
Locations: 3 venues, NorthePointe, Scioto Reserve, J.Liu's
Check out ColumbusBrideandGroom.com for registration information

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at COSI
The wildly popular Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will make a second appearance at COSI, returning to the science museum on March 27, 2010. The exhibit will stay docked in Ohio's capital city until September 6, 2010. Featuring nearly two dozen never-been-seen elements, the expanded Titanic exhibit will also include a gallery devoted to Ohio's connections to the historic voyage.
Dates: March 27, 2010 through September 6, 2010
Hours: Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 5PM; Sundays from Noon to 6PM
Admission: Cost is $23.75 for adults (13 to 59), $21.75 for seniors (60+), $16.75 for youth (2 to 12) and free for children under age 2
Location: COSI, 333 W. Broad St, Columbus, Ohio

Women's History Month at the Ohio Statehouse
The Ohio Statehouse will celebrate and honor important women in the history of Ohio during Women's History Month. Special tours of the Ladies' Gallery and exhibit will focus on women who were important to Ohio history.
Ladies' Gallery Tours
Visit the special gallery that pays tribute to Ohio's first six women legislators who paved the way for women in government.
Date: March 1 through March 31, 2010
Location: The Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus Ohio

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Columbus Ohio Events for April, 2010

1st annual Soul Kitch'n Presents Concert for the Cure
The event will feature three musical performances, donated by local bands, and will include a grand finale Soul Kitch'n performance including more than 20 musicians. The evening will also include raffle prizes, hors d'oeurves and a cash bar.
All proceeds benefit the Soul Kitch'n Komen Columbus Race for the Cure team!
Date: April 16, 2010 from 7PM to 11:30PM
Tickets: Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at any upcoming Soul Kitch'n performance (see website for performance schedule) or by visiting the Soul Kitch'n website at www.soulkitchn.com
Location: The Grand Valley Dale Ballroom, 1590 Sunbury Road, Columbus, Ohio

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: Opening March 13, 2010

Bouquet of Flavours
Creative Living's 21st year hosting an evening of fine wine-tasting, hors d'oeuvres, and music to raise funds for the unique Resident Assistant Program that allows physically disabled individuals the valuable opportunity of living independently.
Date: April 30, 2010 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Tickets: $65 ticket price
Location: Grange Insurance Lobby, 650 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio

The Baby Bonanza & Kid's Expo
The Baby Bonanza & Kid's Expo is one of the largest maternity, baby and child expos in the Midwest and features exhibitors, entertainment, educational seminars, diaper derby baby races, kid's play areas, a Dad's Challenge, fashion shows, plus so much more!
Dates: April 10, 2010 from 10:00AM to 5PM; April 11, 2010 from 11AM to 4PM
Location: Veterans Memorial, 300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus Horse Expo - The Equine Affaire
Date: April 8-11, 2010

Columbus Walk MS
Join the movement by participating in the Columbus Walk MS! Funds raised from this event help provide programs and services to the 18,000 Ohioans living with MS. Money raised also helps fund research to find a cause and cure for MS.
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 West Powell Rd, Powell Oh 43065

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Celestial Voices
Joana Carneiro, conductor
Columbus Symphony Chorus
Thomas - Alleluia
Poulenc - Gloria
Thomas - Prayer Bells
Stravinsky - Suite from The Firebird
In conjunction with The Ohio State University's Contemporary Music Festival, join the Columbus Symphony and Columbus Symphony Chorus as we welcome composer Augusta Read Thomas. Featuring her orchestral composition Prayer Bells, come experience what Thomas refers to as "vital, present and immediate on first hearing." Allow the Columbus Symphony Chorus to serenade you with Thomas' Alleluia (Midsummer Blaze), written in 1993 and Poulenc's Gloria. Help us welcome conductor Joana Carneiro on this night of music also featuring Stravinsky's Firebird Suite.
Date: April 10, 2010 at 8PM, April 11 at 3PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
An Intimate String Partnership
Delta David Gier, conductor
Charles Wetherbee, violin
Roberto Diaz, viola
Beethoven - Leonore Overture No.2
Leshnoff - Double Concerto for Violin, Viola and Orchestra (Ohio Premiere)
Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 6, "Pathetique"
The Columbus Symphony's own concertmaster Charles Wetherbee re-unites with violist Roberto Diaz to perform the Ohio premiere of Jonathan Leshnoff's Double Concerto for Violin, Viola and Orchestra, written in 2007. Conductor Delta David Gier and the symphony also perform the Leonore Overture No. 2, which is believed to have been the first draft for Beethoven's opera Fidelio. This concert concludes with Tchaikovsky's sixth symphony, the Pathétique, premiered just nine days before his death.
Date: April 16 and 17, 2010 at 8PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Jim Brickman
Albert-George Schram, conductor
Jim Brickman, piano
Jim Brickman's romantic piano sound has catapulted him into the elite circle of contemporary instrumental hit artists, with six Gold and Platinum albums and a long list of notable collaborations. As a widely recognized and highly regarded songwriter and concert performer, come hear this Ohio native in all his glory with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
Date: April 24, 2010 at 8PM
Location: Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio

Flora in Fashion Exhibit
"Flora in Fashion: Botanically Inspired Apparel, Textiles, Accessories & Buttons" celebrates the beauty of botanical images, and the value of botanical materials in artifacts of dress and adornment. The Historic Costume & Textiles Collection delved into its rich treasure trove of garments, gloves, shoes, hats, purses, buttons, jewelry, and textiles to find the modern, the rare and the beautiful.
Date: January 21 through June 12, 2010
Gallery hours are: Wednesday and Thursday from 11AM - 6PM; Friday and Saturday from Noon to 4PM
Location: Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery in Campbell Hall
The Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery is located in the Geraldine Schottenstein Wing for the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection, attached to Campbell Hall. Access to the gallery is easiest through the archway entrance on the north side of the building. The gallery is part of the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection and houses current exhibitions showcasing textile and clothing artifacts.

Paws in the Plaza
Pet friendly event in Olde Gahanna
- Pet friendly shops and restaurant patios!
- Free nail trimmings
- Pet medium/pet communicator/psychic readigs
- Pet Paths and Riverwalks for great excercise!
- Visiting vendors, exhibits, products, and giveaways.
- Pet businesses, trainers, products and services!
And if you're looking for that special member to add to your family: Adoption/Rescue groups with some of their adoptable dogs (and sometimes kittens, too!)
Sponsored by the Olde Gahanna Community Parentship (OGCP) and Pet Palace Boarding Resort.
Date: First Thursday of each Month;
April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, and December 2, 2010
Hours: 4:30 - 8:00'ish, depending on sun/weather
Location: Olde Gahanna, Creekside, Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio

Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: April 3, 2010
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

SPACE (Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo)
Now in it's 11th year, SPACE is the midwest's largest exhibition of small press, alternative and creator owned comics.
Date: April 24 & 25, 2010
Admission: $5.00 / day $8.00 / weekend
Location: Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 4900 Sinclair Road, Columbus OH 43229
Discount tickets available at www.backporchcomics.com

Statehouse Student Art Exhibition - Free!
The Ohio Statehouse will highlight works of art in this special exhibition featuring students in grades K-12 in Ohio's public schools. The student exhibition recognizes the talents, creativity and innovation of students who receive high quality arts education instruction as part of their academic experience in school.
Date: April 1 through April 30, 2010 from 10AM to 3Pm
Location: The Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus Ohio

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at COSI
The wildly popular Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will make a second appearance at COSI, returning to the science museum on March 27, 2010. The exhibit will stay docked in Ohio's capital city until September 6, 2010. Featuring nearly two dozen never-been-seen elements, the expanded Titanic exhibit will also include a gallery devoted to Ohio's connections to the historic voyage.
Dates: March 27, 2010 through September 6, 2010
Hours: Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 5PM; Sundays from Noon to 6PM
Admission: Cost is $23.75 for adults (13 to 59), $21.75 for seniors (60+), $16.75 for youth (2 to 12) and free for children under age 2
Location: COSI, 333 W. Broad St, Columbus, Ohio

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Columbus Ohio Events for May, 2010

17th Annual Komen Columbus Race for the Cure
The Komen Race for the Cure® is a unique event, designed and implemented to promote positive awareness, education and early detection of breast cancer. It has proved to be an enormously effective way to reach many women and men with the message that breast cancer is not necessarily fatal if mammography and breast self-exam become routine. As well as being a road race for runners, the Komen Race for the Cure® is an emotionally charged event that attracts many first timers and recreational runners. It is an opportunity for thousands of women, men and their families, running or walking, to spread the breast cancer message within their communities. Up to 75 percent of the funds raised at the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure® remain here in our 30-county service area to provide breast health research, diagnostics, screening, treatment, services and education for uninsured or underinsured women. The remaining 25 percent goes to fund national research to discover the causes of breast cancer and, ultimately, its cures.
Date: May 15, 2010
Registration: Visit The Komen website for more information and to register.
Location: The Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus Ohio

Baskets of Hope Fundraising GALA
"The sky's the limit" for our annual Baskets of Hope Fundraising GALA. We invite you to be a part of our extravagant evening at Odyssey Aviation. Fabulous Food, Drinks, Entertainment and both Live and Silent auction items will round out the evening.
Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 7PM to 10PM
Location: Odyssey Aviation, 4130 E. 5th Ave., Columbus,Ohio

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: Opening March 13, 2010

Civil War Encampment - Family-Friendly Event - Free and Open to the Public
Learn what camp life was like during the Civil War. Walk among soldiers' tents, see how to fire the cannon every hour and help the Ladies Aid Society deliver comfort to the troops. Fun for the whole family!
Date: May 7 and 8, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: The Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Season Finale
Stefan Sanderling, conductor
Peter Serkin, piano
Mozart - Overture to Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492
Brahms - Piano Concerto No. 1
Bartók- Concerto for Orchestra
The symphony closes the year with three pieces rich with texture. Conductor Stefan Sanderling returns to lead the orchestra in Mozart's Overture to the Marriage of Figaro. Brahms' first piano concerto, written in 1858, will feature pianist Peter Serkin. Finally, the orchestra will perform one of Bela Bartok's most well-known pieces, the five-movement Concerto for Orchestra.
Date: May 8, 2010 at 8PM, May 9 at 3PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Flora in Fashion Exhibit
"Flora in Fashion: Botanically Inspired Apparel, Textiles, Accessories & Buttons" celebrates the beauty of botanical images, and the value of botanical materials in artifacts of dress and adornment. The Historic Costume & Textiles Collection delved into its rich treasure trove of garments, gloves, shoes, hats, purses, buttons, jewelry, and textiles to find the modern, the rare and the beautiful.
Date: January 21 through June 12, 2010
Gallery hours are: Wednesday and Thursday from 11AM - 6PM; Friday and Saturday from Noon to 4PM
Location: Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery in Campbell Hall
The Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery is located in the Geraldine Schottenstein Wing for the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection, attached to Campbell Hall. Access to the gallery is easiest through the archway entrance on the north side of the building. The gallery is part of the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection and houses current exhibitions showcasing textile and clothing artifacts.

Music & Art in the Park
Music & Art in the Park is a free summer concert series in Canal Winchester. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating at this family-friendly event. Picnics are also welcome; however, alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Bring your whole family out to enjoy the fun!
Dates: May 21, 2010 from 6PM to 9PM; June 18, 2010 from 6PM to 9PM; July 16, 2010 from 6PM to 9PM
Location: Stradley Place (adjacent to the Municipal Building at 36 S. High Street), Canal Winchester, Ohio
Note: Canal Winchester's community center, located at 22 S. Trine Street, serves as the backup location for all concerts in the case of inclement weather.

Paws in the Plaza
Pet friendly event in Olde Gahanna
- Pet friendly shops and restaurant patios!
- Free nail trimmings
- Pet medium/pet communicator/psychic readigs
- Pet Paths and Riverwalks for great excercise!
- Visiting vendors, exhibits, products, and giveaways.
- Pet businesses, trainers, products and services!
And if you're looking for that special member to add to your family: Adoption/Rescue groups with some of their adoptable dogs (and sometimes kittens, too!)
Sponsored by the Olde Gahanna Community Parentship (OGCP) and Pet Palace Boarding Resort.
Date: First Thursday of each Month;
May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, and December 2, 2010
Hours: 4:30 - 8:00'ish, depending on sun/weather
Location: Olde Gahanna, Creekside, Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio

Naicco's 28th Annual May Powwow
Selma Walker Memorial Powwow
Native American Singing, Dancing, Music, Arts, Crafts, Food, Raffles and Much More...
Dates: Memorial Day Weekend 5/29-5/31, 2010
- Hand Drum Contest - 9:30 PM on Saturday
- Auction Sunday - 12 Noon
- Two Step Contest - 9:30 PM on Sunday
- Team Dance Contest - 9:45 PM on Sunday
- 5K Walk or Run - 10 AM on Monday
Grand Entry 1PM and 7PM Saturday and Sunday
Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbus Street, Hilliard, Ohio
Admission: Adults $7.00; Seniors/Students $3.00; Children 5 and under Free; Weekend Pass $15.00; Camping $20.00/weekend
All powwow activities are open to the public.

Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: May 1, 2010
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

Slainte Thursdays
The third Thursday of every month is Slainte Thursday, Historic Dublin's multi-sensory grazing event. Featuring a variety of experiences from music and arts to casual shopping and upscale dining, it is a monthly opportunity for friends, families and art and music lovers to stroll, mingle and browse among quaint shops and attractive streetscapes. Slainte, pronounced Slon-sha, is a friendly and welcoming Gaelic or Celtic Toast, meaning To Your Health.
Dates: The third Thursday of every month from 4PM to 9PM May through September - Free admission
Location: Historic Dublin is in the BriHi District at the corner of Bridge and High Streets, Dublin, Ohio - Convenient Parking.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at COSI
The wildly popular Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will make a second appearance at COSI, returning to the science museum on March 27, 2010. The exhibit will stay docked in Ohio's capital city until September 6, 2010. Featuring nearly two dozen never-been-seen elements, the expanded Titanic exhibit will also include a gallery devoted to Ohio's connections to the historic voyage.
Dates: March 27, 2010 through September 6, 2010
Hours: Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 5PM; Sundays from Noon to 6PM
Admission: Cost is $23.75 for adults (13 to 59), $21.75 for seniors (60+), $16.75 for youth (2 to 12) and free for children under age 2
Location: COSI, 333 W. Broad St, Columbus, Ohio

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Columbus Ohio Events for June, 2010

Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk
Memory Walk is our national signature event and brings together family, friends, caregivers and concerned community members? all who want to make a difference. Teams of walkers and individuals raise funds through emails, personal asks and events.
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010
Registration: 8AM Walk: 9AM
Location: Fred Beekman Park, corner of Kenny Road and Lane Avenue

Art & Architecture Tours
Tours are free and focus on the priceless Statehouse art collection, including the Governor's portrait collection. Groups of 10 or more are asked to schedule in advance by contacting 614-728-2695.
Dates: June 4 - 6, 2010; 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM
Admission: Free
Location: Ohio Statehouse, Map Room, Ground Floor of Statehouse, Broad & High Streets, Columbus, Ohio

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: Opening March 13, 2010

4th Annual Cruise-in-for-Parkinson's
This Cruise In Columbus Ohio is presented by the Central Ohio Parkinson Society - G. E. Meek Family! Join the fun and help support an extremely worthy cause!
Date: June 26, 2010
Location: Quaker Steak & Lube, 8500 Lyra Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43240

Corvettes at Roscoe Cruise-In
Over 200 Corvettes will converge in Roscoe Village at this event hosted by the Classic Glass Corvette Club. Stroll through the streets of Roscoe Village to the tunes of 50's and 60's music as you admire your favorite car and talk to its proud owner. Admission and parking are free!
Date: Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 10AM to 4PM
Location: Roscoe Village, Coshocton, Ohio

Flora in Fashion Exhibit
"Flora in Fashion: Botanically Inspired Apparel, Textiles, Accessories & Buttons" celebrates the beauty of botanical images, and the value of botanical materials in artifacts of dress and adornment. The Historic Costume & Textiles Collection delved into its rich treasure trove of garments, gloves, shoes, hats, purses, buttons, jewelry, and textiles to find the modern, the rare and the beautiful.
Date: January 21 through June 12, 2010
Gallery hours are: Wednesday and Thursday from 11AM - 6PM; Friday and Saturday from Noon to 4PM
Location: Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery in Campbell Hall
The Gladys Keller Snowden Gallery is located in the Geraldine Schottenstein Wing for the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection, attached to Campbell Hall. Access to the gallery is easiest through the archway entrance on the north side of the building. The gallery is part of the Historic Costume & Textiles Collection and houses current exhibitions showcasing textile and clothing artifacts.

Grove City Garden Tour
Join us and view some of the most beautiful private gardens in Grove City and Jackson Township through the 16th annual tour which sprouts at the Gardens at Gantz Park Farmhouse.
Date: to be announced
Location: Gardens at Gantz Farms, 2255 Home Road, Grove City, Ohio

Haus Und Garten at German Village
Date: June 27, 2010
Location: German Village, Columbus, Ohio

Memorial Golf Tournament
Date: May 31 - June 6, 2010

Music & Art in the Park
Music & Art in the Park is a free summer concert series in Canal Winchester. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating at this family-friendly event. Picnics are also welcome; however, alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Bring your whole family out to enjoy the fun!
Dates: June 18, 2010 from 6PM to 9PM; July 16, 2010 from 6PM to 9PM
Location: Stradley Place (adjacent to the Municipal Building at 36 S. High Street), Canal Winchester, Ohio
Note: Canal Winchester's community center, located at 22 S. Trine Street, serves as the backup location for all concerts in the case of inclement weather.

Paws in the Plaza
Pet friendly event in Olde Gahanna
- Pet friendly shops and restaurant patios!
- Free nail trimmings
- Pet medium/pet communicator/psychic readigs
- Pet Paths and Riverwalks for great excercise!
- Visiting vendors, exhibits, products, and giveaways.
- Pet businesses, trainers, products and services!
And if you're looking for that special member to add to your family: Adoption/Rescue groups with some of their adoptable dogs (and sometimes kittens, too!)
Sponsored by the Olde Gahanna Community Parentship (OGCP) and Pet Palace Boarding Resort.
Date: First Thursday of each Month;
June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, and December 2, 2010
Hours: 4:30 - 8:00'ish, depending on sun/weather
Location: Olde Gahanna, Creekside, Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio

Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: June 5, 2010
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

Slainte Thursdays
The third Thursday of every month is Slainte Thursday, Historic Dublin's multi-sensory grazing event. Featuring a variety of experiences from music and arts to casual shopping and upscale dining, it is a monthly opportunity for friends, families and art and music lovers to stroll, mingle and browse among quaint shops and attractive streetscapes. Slainte, pronounced Slon-sha, is a friendly and welcoming Gaelic or Celtic Toast, meaning To Your Health.
Dates: The third Thursday of every month from 4PM to 9PM - Free admission
Location: Historic Dublin is in the BriHi District at the corner of Bridge and High Streets, Dublin, Ohio - Convenient Parking.

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Columbus Ohio Events for July, 2010

4th of July Celebration in Columbus, Ohio

All Ohio Bike Fest 2010
Welcome to Ohio's renowned motorcycle event, All Ohio Bike Fest (AOBF), in beautiful Union County, Ohio! Formerly known as Honda HomeComing, the AOBF is back for another exciting year! ABOF is held annually in Union County, Ohio, just minutes northwest of Columbus. Bikers, vendors and exhibitors from around the nation gather in Union County the last weekend in July to visit old friends, enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, and the sickest custom motorcycles and motorcycle accessories in the midwest. The AOBF is now open to all riders and all makes and models of motorcycles. With a history steeped in motorcycle tradition, Marysville and Union County celebrates life on the open road during this three-day, "ATM" event. So from July 23 to 25, grab your Skid Lid and throttle on up to Union County and enjoy good fun, good bikes, and good times.
Dates: to be announced
Admission: Free
Location: Uptown Marysville, Marysville, Ohio

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: Opening March 13, 2010

Cornerstone to Cupola Tour
The Cornerstone to Cupola Tour of the Ohio Statehouse will highlight parts of the Capitol Building which are rarely seen. See the "lost" cornerstone and prisoner graffiti in the Crypt. Climb the narrow spiral staircase to the top of the Cupola. Ordinarily off-limits to the public, these hidden locations will be featured in a unique, special and rarely available tour. Warning! Some locations are not entirely handicapped accessible and involve stair climbing. Dress for attic and basement exploration.
Dates: July 17 and 18, 2010 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tickets will go on sale July 1, 2010 - Tickets must be reserved in advance.
Location: Ohio Statehouse, High Street at State Street, Map Room, Ground Floor of Statehouse, Columbus, Ohio

Franklin County Fair
Date: to be announced

Music & Art in the Park
Music & Art in the Park is a free summer concert series in Canal Winchester. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating at this family-friendly event. Picnics are also welcome; however, alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Bring your whole family out to enjoy the fun!
Dates: July 16, 2010 from 6PM to 9PM
Location: Stradley Place (adjacent to the Municipal Building at 36 S. High Street), Canal Winchester, Ohio
Note: Canal Winchester's community center, located at 22 S. Trine Street, serves as the backup location for all concerts in the case of inclement weather.

Parade of Homes
Ackerly Park, New Albany will be the host of the 2010 BIA Parade of Homes.
Dates: July 24 through August 8, 2010
Hours: Monday through Saturday Noon to 9PM; Sunday Noon to 6PM
Location: Ackerly Park in the heart of New Albany, Ohio

Paws in the Plaza
Pet friendly event in Olde Gahanna
- Pet friendly shops and restaurant patios!
- Free nail trimmings
- Pet medium/pet communicator/psychic readigs
- Pet Paths and Riverwalks for great excercise!
- Visiting vendors, exhibits, products, and giveaways.
- Pet businesses, trainers, products and services!
And if you're looking for that special member to add to your family: Adoption/Rescue groups with some of their adoptable dogs (and sometimes kittens, too!)
Sponsored by the Olde Gahanna Community Parentship (OGCP) and Pet Palace Boarding Resort.
Date: First Thursday of each Month;
July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, and December 2, 2010
Hours: 4:30 - 8:00'ish, depending on sun/weather
Location: Olde Gahanna, Creekside, Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio

Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: July 3, 2010
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

Slainte Thursdays
The third Thursday of every month is Slainte Thursday, Historic Dublin's multi-sensory grazing event. Featuring a variety of experiences from music and arts to casual shopping and upscale dining, it is a monthly opportunity for friends, families and art and music lovers to stroll, mingle and browse among quaint shops and attractive streetscapes. Slainte, pronounced Slon-sha, is a friendly and welcoming Gaelic or Celtic Toast, meaning To Your Health.
Dates: The third Thursday of every month from 4PM to 9PM May through September - Free admission
Location: Historic Dublin is in the BriHi District at the corner of Bridge and High Streets, Dublin, Ohio - Convenient Parking.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at COSI
The wildly popular Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will make a second appearance at COSI, returning to the science museum on March 27, 2010. The exhibit will stay docked in Ohio's capital city until September 6, 2010. Featuring nearly two dozen never-been-seen elements, the expanded Titanic exhibit will also include a gallery devoted to Ohio's connections to the historic voyage.
Dates: March 27, 2010 through September 6, 2010
Hours: Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 5PM; Sundays from Noon to 6PM
Admission: Cost is $23.75 for adults (13 to 59), $21.75 for seniors (60+), $16.75 for youth (2 to 12) and free for children under age 2
Location: COSI, 333 W. Broad St, Columbus, Ohio

Union County Fair
Union County Fair with fair concessions, live entertainment, animals, live stock sale, tractor pulls, lawn mower racing, 4-H shows, and lots more.
Dates: to be announced
Hours: Sunday Noon - 4PM; Monday Noon - 9PM; Tuesday through Thursday 9AM - 10PM; Friday through Saturday 9AM - 11PM
Admission: $5.00
Location: Union County Fairgrounds, Main Street, Marysville, Ohio

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Columbus Ohio Events for August, 2010

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: Opening March 13, 2010

Brew at the Zoo
Join Friends of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for an after hours event that offers guests the opportunity to support conservation efforts while enjoying a great evening at the Zoo.
Date: to be announced
Location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 West Powell Road, Powell, Ohio

Farmers' Festival
Celebrate Ohio's prolific produce farmers!
Date: to be announced
Location: North Market, 59 Spruce Street, Columbus, Ohio
(just west of N. High St. between Vine and Spruce just steps away from the Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena.)

Grove City's Balloons and Tunes
Balloons and Tunes (formerly Balloons off Broadway) is Grove City's annual hot air balloon festival. This year, the event has been expanded to three days, with over 30 balloons. There will be entertainment throughout the weekend for the whole family including live music, inflatables, a climbing wall, children's activities, shows, craft vendors, a beer tent, food, beverages and more. Members of the Central Ohio Balloon Club will provide the opportunity to learn about hot air ballooning. Tethered balloon rides will be available, weather permitting and balloon glows will light up the evening sky on Friday and Saturday evenings. Balloon ascensions are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings; Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Date: Friday, August 27 and Saturday, August 28, 2010
Hours: Friday 5-10PM; Saturday 4PM-10PM; Saturday and Sunday, 6-8AM morning launch; All launches dependent on weather
Admission: Free
Location: Beulah Park, 3811 Southwest Blvd., Grove City, Ohio

Ohio State Fair
Date: July 28 - August 8, 2010
Location: Ohio State Fairgrounds (aka The Expo Center), Columbus, Ohio

Paws in the Plaza
Pet friendly event in Olde Gahanna
- Pet friendly shops and restaurant patios!
- Free nail trimmings
- Pet medium/pet communicator/psychic readigs
- Pet Paths and Riverwalks for great excercise!
- Visiting vendors, exhibits, products, and giveaways.
- Pet businesses, trainers, products and services!
And if you're looking for that special member to add to your family: Adoption/Rescue groups with some of their adoptable dogs (and sometimes kittens, too!)
Sponsored by the Olde Gahanna Community Parentship (OGCP) and Pet Palace Boarding Resort.
Date: First Thursday of each Month;
August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, and December 2, 2010
Hours: 4:30 - 8:00'ish, depending on sun/weather
Location: Olde Gahanna, Creekside, Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio

Pelotonia 2010
Pelotonia was established with the objective to fund cancer research. Pelotonia is a three-day experience that includes a weekend of cycling, entertainment and volunteerism. Pelotonia is able to direct 100 percent of every dollar raised to cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
Dates: August 13-15, 2010
Registration to open December 1st, 2009

Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: August 7, 2010
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

Slainte Thursdays
The third Thursday of every month is Slainte Thursday, Historic Dublin's multi-sensory grazing event. Featuring a variety of experiences from music and arts to casual shopping and upscale dining, it is a monthly opportunity for friends, families and art and music lovers to stroll, mingle and browse among quaint shops and attractive streetscapes. Slainte, pronounced Slon-sha, is a friendly and welcoming Gaelic or Celtic Toast, meaning To Your Health.
Dates: The third Thursday of every month from 4PM to 9PM May through September - Free admission
Location: Historic Dublin is in the BriHi District at the corner of Bridge and High Streets, Dublin, Ohio - Convenient Parking.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at COSI
The wildly popular Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will make a second appearance at COSI, returning to the science museum on March 27, 2010. The exhibit will stay docked in Ohio's capital city until September 6, 2010. Featuring nearly two dozen never-been-seen elements, the expanded Titanic exhibit will also include a gallery devoted to Ohio's connections to the historic voyage.
Dates: March 27, 2010 through September 6, 2010
Hours: Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 5PM; Sundays from Noon to 6PM
Admission: Cost is $23.75 for adults (13 to 59), $21.75 for seniors (60+), $16.75 for youth (2 to 12) and free for children under age 2
Location: COSI, 333 W. Broad St, Columbus, Ohio

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Columbus Ohio Events for September, 2010

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: Opening March 13, 2010

Delaware County Fair
Date: September 18th - 25th, 2010
Location: Delaware County Fairgrounds, Delaware, Ohio

Gallery Walk Gahanna
Art comes to life in historic Olde Gahanna with this family friendly event. Eclectic shops, restaurants and businesses along Mill Street and Creekside provide the perfect backdrop for gifted artists to demonstrate and display their talents.
Dates: To be announced
Location: Olde Gahanna and Creekside, Mill Street & Granville Street, Gahanna, Ohio

Labor Day Weekend Powwow
You'll find Native American dancing, music, arts, crafts and foods at the exciting Powwow!
Dates: September 4, 2010
Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia Street, Hilliard, Ohio
Admission: Adults $7.00; Seniors and Students $3.00; 5 and under Free
Contact Information: Phone: (614) 443-6120; E-mail: naicco@aol.com

Little Brown Jug
Date: September 19th - 23rd, 2010
Date: Delaware County Fairgrounds, Delaware, Ohio
Main Entrance: 236 Pennsylvania Avenue, Delaware, OH 43015
Event Entrance: 935 U.S. Route 23 North, Delaware, OH 43015

Paws in the Plaza
Pet friendly event in Olde Gahanna
- Pet friendly shops and restaurant patios!
- Free nail trimmings
- Pet medium/pet communicator/psychic readigs
- Pet Paths and Riverwalks for great excercise!
- Visiting vendors, exhibits, products, and giveaways.
- Pet businesses, trainers, products and services!
And if you're looking for that special member to add to your family: Adoption/Rescue groups with some of their adoptable dogs (and sometimes kittens, too!)
Sponsored by the Olde Gahanna Community Parentship (OGCP) and Pet Palace Boarding Resort.
Date: First Thursday of each Month;
September 2, October 7, November 4, and December 2, 2010
Hours: 4:30 - 8:00'ish, depending on sun/weather
Location: Olde Gahanna, Creekside, Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio

Red Carnation Day at the Ohio Statehouse
The Ohio Statehouse will observe the 109th anniversary of Ohio Governor and U.S. President William McKinley's death on September 14. The observance will include an exhibit in the Rotunda, information highlighting McKinley during Statehouse tours and special discounts offered in the Museum Shop and Cafe for individuals wearing a red carnation or dressed in scarlet.
Date: September 14, 2010 from 9AM to 5PM
Location: The Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio

Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: September 4, 2010
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

Slainte Thursdays
The third Thursday of every month is Slainte Thursday, Historic Dublin's multi-sensory grazing event. Featuring a variety of experiences from music and arts to casual shopping and upscale dining, it is a monthly opportunity for friends, families and art and music lovers to stroll, mingle and browse among quaint shops and attractive streetscapes. Slainte, pronounced Slon-sha, is a friendly and welcoming Gaelic or Celtic Toast, meaning To Your Health.
Dates: The third Thursday of every month from 4PM to 9PM May through September - Free admission
Location: Historic Dublin is in the BriHi District at the corner of Bridge and High Streets, Dublin, Ohio - Convenient Parking.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at COSI
The wildly popular Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will make a second appearance at COSI, returning to the science museum on March 27, 2010. The exhibit will stay docked in Ohio's capital city until September 6, 2010. Featuring nearly two dozen never-been-seen elements, the expanded Titanic exhibit will also include a gallery devoted to Ohio's connections to the historic voyage.
Dates: March 27, 2010 through September 6, 2010
Hours: Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 5PM; Sundays from Noon to 6PM
Admission: Cost is $23.75 for adults (13 to 59), $21.75 for seniors (60+), $16.75 for youth (2 to 12) and free for children under age 2
Location: COSI, 333 W. Broad St, Columbus, Ohio

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Columbus Ohio Events for October, 2010

All American Quarter Horse Congress
The 42nd All American Quarter Horse Congress - watch the competition and enjoy the show. It's the largest horse show for single breeds in the world.
Dates: October 1-24, 2010
Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

Circleville Pumpkin Show
Dates: October 20 through October 23, 2010

Paws in the Plaza
Pet friendly event in Olde Gahanna
- Pet friendly shops and restaurant patios!
- Free nail trimmings
- Pet medium/pet communicator/psychic readigs
- Pet Paths and Riverwalks for great excercise!
- Visiting vendors, exhibits, products, and giveaways.
- Pet businesses, trainers, products and services!
And if you're looking for that special member to add to your family: Adoption/Rescue groups with some of their adoptable dogs (and sometimes kittens, too!)
Sponsored by the Olde Gahanna Community Parentship (OGCP) and Pet Palace Boarding Resort.
Date: First Thursday of each Month;
October 7, November 4, and December 2, 2010
Hours: 4:30 - 8:00'ish, depending on sun/weather
Location: Olde Gahanna, Creekside, Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio

Short North Gallery Hop
A preview of the most vibrant arts district in the Midwest, including new gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and music.
Date: October 2, 2010
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

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Columbus Ohio Events for November, 2010

Thanksgiving Holiday Listings

Holiday Lights Parade & Festival
Gahana's Holiday Lights Parade and festival is one of the most unique anywhere. You'll find family oriented activities for all ages in the quaint and historic "Olde Gahanna". Go early and shop and dine, then watch the 10th annual evening parade with 100 plus lighted floats, horse drawn carriages, marching bands, and more!
Date: To be announced
Location: Downtown Gahanna, Granville to Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio
Admission: Free

Holidays at the Conservatory
Nearly one hundred poinsettia varieties and the much-loved poinsettia tree will again set the stage for the annual gingerbread house competition, candlelight nights, and holiday break activities for children.
Dates: To be announced
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203

Paws in the Plaza
Pet friendly event in Olde Gahanna
- Pet friendly shops and restaurant patios!
- Free nail trimmings
- Pet medium/pet communicator/psychic readigs
- Pet Paths and Riverwalks for great excercise!
- Visiting vendors, exhibits, products, and giveaways.
- Pet businesses, trainers, products and services!
And if you're looking for that special member to add to your family: Adoption/Rescue groups with some of their adoptable dogs (and sometimes kittens, too!)
Sponsored by the Olde Gahanna Community Parentship (OGCP) and Pet Palace Boarding Resort.
Date: First Thursday of each Month;
November 4, and December 2, 2010
Hours: 4:30 - 8:00'ish, depending on sun/weather
Location: Olde Gahanna, Creekside, Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio

Radio City Christmas Spectacular
For ONE DAY ONLY the World's Biggest and Most Spectacular Christmas Show will be appearing at Nationwide Arena. TIME Magazine calls it "The GRANDEST holiday tradition of all time" and says to "BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!" Don't miss the World Famous Radio City Rockettes' signature EYE-HIGH KICKS and precision choreography featured in multiple show-stopping numbers including the legendary "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and "New York at Christmas," a dynamic holiday celebration. Families will be delighted and touched as Santa flies high above the crowd, snow falls inside and the true meaning of Christmas comes to life in the awe-inspiring "Living Nativity." The Radio City Christmas Spectacular has DAZZLED and inspired over 65 million people for more than 75 years and continues to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Dates: To be announced
Location: Nationwide Arena, 200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, Ohio

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Columbus Ohio Events for December, 2009

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23rd Annual 5K Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
Tie bells to your shoes, dress up in holiday attire and get ready to jingle through the streets of Columbus at the 23rd Annual 5K Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. The Central Ohio event was the fifth largest Jingle Bell Run in the nation last year-so help us jingle to the top! Gather friends, family, co-workers and neighbors and form a team to sign up, raise money and run or walk together!
All proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation, Central Ohio Chapter.
Event Day Schedule Saturday, December 5, 2009
Columbus Convention Center, C110-113
8:00- 9:45 a.m. Registration
Nationwide Boulevard and High Street
9:20 a.m. OhioHealth Warm Up Exercises
9:30-9:35 a.m. Opening announcements, pre-registrant prize drawing and costume contest
9:35-9:45 a.m. Snowflake Run for Kids
9:45-9:55 a.m. Awards and Recognition
10:00 a.m. Start of 5K Run/Walk
10:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Max & Erma's Chili Buffet and Post-Race Awards
Registration fees:
Competitive (timing chip included) Run/Walk: $30 until 11/25/09, $35 after 11/25/09
Non-Competitive (no timing chip) Run/Walk: $25 until 11/25/09, $30 after 11/25/09
Snowflake Run for Kids ages 3-10: $10 until 11/25/09, $12 after 11/25/09
Register online at www.jinglebellruncolumbus.kintera.org or by calling 614-876-8200.

A Night of Comedy & Music
Join Youth to Youth, a locally-bassed drug prevention/leadership program for middle and high school students who want to make a positive in their communities, for "A Night of Comedy & Music." Stand-up comedy, local musicians, a silent auction and free childcare for children 12 & under. This fundraiser will benefit thousands of Central Ohio drug-free teens!
Date: December 4th from 7:30PM to 10:30PM
Location: Dublin Coffman High Schools Performing Arts Center, 6870 Coffman Road, Dublin, Ohio

Bucks and Does Singles Western Square Dance Club
2nd Friday Pizza and Dance Night - Adult single friendly atmosphere with couples welcome. No previous dance experience needed. Come join the FUN!! Line Dancing, Square Dancing, Mainstream and Plus, Rock and Roll and Country music with our DJ Larry taking requests. Bring your 45's!
Admission: $3.00 per person includes dancing AND dinner
Dates: December 11, 2009
Hours: 7:30 to 9:30PM
Location: St Luke's Methodist Church, 1150 West Fifth Avenue, Corner of West Fifth and Virginia

Columbus Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops
Ronald J. Jenkins, conductor
Columbus Symphony Chorus
Begin your holiday season in style with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Columbus Symphony Chorus as our music paints you a "Winter Wonderland." Conducted by Ronald J. Jenkins. You won't be experiencing a "Silent Night" as your ears fill with the glorious sound of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. With a uplifting program featuring holiday favorites, you'll depart ready to "Deck the Halls" and spread "Joy to the World."
Date: December 4, 2009 and December 5, 2009 at 8PM, December 6, 2009 at 3PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra Gospel Christmas
Charles Floyd, conductor
Terry Davis, chorus director
Columbus Symphony Gospel Chorus
Join us for an unforgettable Holiday event at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Orchestra, chorus, and conductor Charles Floyd will perform your favorite Christmas favorites with a swingin' Gospel style!
Date: December 19, 2009 at 8PM
Location: Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio

Holiday Food & Wine Showcase
Celebrate and Give Back! Wine expert, Leslie Peters, will present the perfect wines for the holiday season. Enjoy a guided wine tasting along with an array of delicious appetizers fresh from local providers and the Black Creek Farm. View a new art collection by Isis Art and listen to live music in the bistro all while supporting Central Community House. Groups are welcome - bring your staff party or a gathering of friends and family. Let us provide the atmosphere, food and drinks. Your get together will be all the more meaningful as it supports our local community center serving the near east side. All proceeds will benefit Central Community House for use in providing basic and emergency needs for families this winter. Your contribution will help provide emergency aid, food programs,utility assistance, holiday help, and other intake and referral services for those in need.
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2010 from 5PM to 8PM
Tickets: Visit Black Creek Bistro or buy online at Community House. Or contact Liz Hughes-Weaver, 545-2708, Central Community House, 1150 E. Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205
Location: Black Bistro, 51 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio

Fashion Fiesta
Wondering what to give the special women in your life? Still looking for that perfect holiday gift? Does your jewelry feel so yesterday? Come to my Fashion Fiesta and see the refreshing styles that Stella & Dot have created for you*! Wear your favorite outfit (little or no jewelry!!) and come prepared to have fun! Everyone is invited! * Little Black Dress NOT included
Date: December 5, 2009 from 5PM to 7PM
Location: The Shoebox Theatre, 1570 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio

Holiday Hop - 25th Anniversary
The first Saturday of every month, thousands of visitors converge on the strip, the epicenter of the High Street Experience. They come to celebrate art and partake in an evening of sights, sounds, food, shopping, and cosmopolitan fun. Though many shops are open earlier, the Gallery Hop officially starts at 4PM and runs to 10PM with restaurants and bars staying open considerably later.
Dates: First Saturday of every month - starting December 5, 2009.
Location: Short North
Website: www.shortnorth.org

Paws in the Plaza
Pet friendly event in Olde Gahanna
- Pet friendly shops and restaurant patios!
- Free nail trimmings
- Pet medium/pet communicator/psychic readigs
- Pet Paths and Riverwalks for great excercise!
- Visiting vendors, exhibits, products, and giveaways.
- Pet businesses, trainers, products and services!
And if you're looking for that special member to add to your family: Adoption/Rescue groups with some of their adoptable dogs (and sometimes kittens, too!)
Sponsored by the Olde Gahanna Community Parentship (OGCP) and Pet Palace Boarding Resort.
Date: First Thursday of each Month;
December 2, 2010
Hours: 4:30 - 8:00'ish, depending on sun/weather
Location: Olde Gahanna, Creekside, Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio

The Women's City Clubs, Holiday Home Tour
There will be a great selection of homes from old and grand to new and wonderful! This tour is a do not miss!
Date: December 5, 2009 from 1PM to 5PM
Location: Starts at the Womens City Club 135 W Franklin, Delaware, Ohio 43015
Tickets are $10 pre sale and $12 the day of the tour.

Victorian's Midnight Café - Melissa Cox Performing Live
Date: December 29, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Free with donation
Location: Victorian's Midnight Café (Vic's), 251 West 5th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

Xantha Presents "ME TIME" 2009 Designer Showcase
A day where people can come out shop, eat and enjoy some live entertainment. Talented Local artists'/designers will be a part of this event. The multipurpose room will have Christmas décor and beautiful Christmas music playing in the background. This will set a great atmosphere for shoppers and guest, bringing an up-scale atmosphere for vendors to present their work to the public. There will be workshops, speakers, mini fashion shows, and live music throughout the day. There will also be pampering and catered food for the guest. This will be a great place for last minute shoppers to buy gifts for loved one's and collect one of a kind art. There will also be a decorated Christmas tree along with free gift wrapping on products bought from vendors to provide that extra Holiday spirit.
Date: December 19, 2009 from 1PM to 6PM
Location: Kings Art Complex Multipurpose Room, 867 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

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