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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!.

Please Note: If you wish to participate in an event as a performer, vendor or volunteer, please contact the event's website and use their contact form. This website, In-and-Around-Columbus.com, is not involved directly with the events and only lists information.

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

January, 2010 February, 2010 March, 2010 April, 2010 May, 2010 June, 2010

July, 2010 August, 2010 September, 2009 October, 2009 November, 2009 December, 2009

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

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day Holiday Listings

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

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

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: to be announced
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

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Columbus Ohio Events for February, 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

Central Ohio Home and Garden Show
Date: February 27 - March 7, 2010

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

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

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 March, 2010

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: To be announced

Central Ohio Home and Garden Show
Date: February 28 - March 8, 2009

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

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Columbus Ohio Events for April, 2010

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: To be announced

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 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

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

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

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Columbus Ohio Events for May, 2010

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: To be announced

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

2009 Veterans Open NAICCO Memorial Day Pow Wow
Celebrating Community Health: Living To See Four Generations
Veterans of war traditionally open this Memorial Day weekend Pow Wow. They will lead pow wow dancers into the center circle of the arena to start each day with a prayer and ceremonial flag-raising. As the festival gathering of people is one of the oldest ways to be part of community, the tradition continues. The balance of each day is filled with music, dancing, contests, food, arts and crafts. Pow wow vendors offer handmade unique items and jewelry direct to the public through this venue. It is an enriching way to see art and life intertwined.
One feature to look for will be the emphasis on individual and family health. A banner will be raised as the extended weekend events proceed. It will be "hand" painted with the personal and colorful hand prints of participants who pledge toward a healthier lifestyle. The aesthetic honors the ancestral process of making marks for identification purposes. By the end of the pow wow, this banner should fly high with personal commitment toward the responsibility of taking charge of the health of ourselves, our families and each other community-wide.
The gates open each day at 11AM with the dancing. Grand Entry of all dancers occurs twice daily at 1PM and again at 7PM (5PM on Monday). Not to be missed are the two step and team dance contests beginning 9:30PM Sunday or Karaoke, from 9PM to midnight on Saturday evening. Attending a pow wow can dispel many common misconceptions and negative images which separate peoples from each other.
Dates: To be announced
Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbus Street, Hilliard, Ohio
Admission: Adults $7. Seniors and students $3. Children 5 and under are free. Weekend passes are available for $15. Bringing a chair is encouraged.

All powwow activities are open to the public.
Contact Information: Phone: (614) 443-6120; E-mail: naicco@aol.com

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Columbus Ohio Events for June, 2010

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 5 - 7, 2009 - Tours start at Noon, 1PM, 2PM and 3PM
Admission: Free
Location: Ohio Statehouse, High Street at State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: To be announced

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: to be announced for 2010
Location: Quaker Steak & Lube, 8500 Lyra Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43240

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: to be announced
Location: German Village, Columbus, Ohio

Memorial Golf Tournament
Date: June 1 - June 7, 2009

Music II Miracles: Evening of Jazz Benefit
Kya's Krusade presents the 2nd Annual Music II Miracles: Evening of Jazz Benefit to raise proceeds for its Art Therapy and Financial Assistance Programs for children with physical disabilities. Please join us for an engaging evening with The Charles Cooper Quartet of a silent auction, caricatures, cocktails and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.
Date: to be announced
Tickets: $50 each or $45 each for two or more, will be sold in advance only from April 15th through June 15th. - Visit website for tickets
Location: Martini Park, 4040 Easton Station, Columbus, Ohio

Parade of Homes
Tartan Ridge, will be the host of the 2009 BIA Parade of Homes. The site is located in the City of Dublin near Glacier Ridge Metro Park off of Hyland-Croy Road and will feature more than 40% of the development dedicated to parkland. It will be appointed with pathways, trails and direct access to the local schools, the Glacier Ridge park and a neighborhood shopping center. The development will encompass 270 homes ranging from estate homes to cottages and townhomes, all diversely designed with a foundation in early American architecture.
Dates: to be announced
Hours: Monday through Saturday Noon to 9PM; Sunday Noon to 6PM
Location: Tartan Ridge, Off Hyland-Croy Road, Dublin, Ohio

Zoofari 2010
Let's get nocturnal at Zoofari 2009 for a night of food, music, spirits and fun! Zoofari 2009 will feature a sampling from the finest restaurants and bars in Columbus as well as exciting entertainment that will rock the zoo grounds including Phil Dirt & the Dozers and The Menus.
Date: to be announced
Location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 West Powell Road, Powell, Ohio

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Columbus Ohio Events for July, 2010

4th of July Celebration in Columbus, Ohio

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: To be announced

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: to be announced
Admission: Adults $8.00 and children under 16 $4.00
Location: Ohio Statehouse, High Street at State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Franklin County Fair
Date: to be announced

Gallery Walk Gahanna
Enjoy the art in Olde Gahana and the beautiful scenery along Mill and Granville Streets as artists display and demonstrate their fine works.
Dates: April 18, 2009 through November 21, 2009 ; Saturdays from 2PM to 9PM
Location: Olde Gahanna and Creekside, Mill Street & Granville Street, Gahanna, Ohio

Popcorn Pops
Remarkable Farkle - The Columbus Symphony - Albert-George Schram, conductor
Your youngsters will discover their own remarkable musical talents in this concert featuring imaginative songs and music that will move you!
Date: July 17, 2009 - Concerts begin at 8PM and last approximately 1 hour
Location: Chemical Abstracts Service Lawn, 2540 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio
Tickets go on sale May 21, 2009 at 9AM

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

All Ohio Bike Fest 2009
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

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Columbus Ohio Events for August, 2010

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: to be announced
Hours: Friday 3-10PM; Saturday 11AM-10PM; Sunday Noon to 7PM
Admission: Free
Location: Beulah Park, 3811 Southwest Blvd., Grove City, Ohio

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: To be announced

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.)

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: April 18, 2009 through November 21, 2009 ; Saturdays from 2PM to 9PM
Location: Olde Gahanna and Creekside, Mill Street & Granville Street, Gahanna, Ohio

Ohio State Fair
Date: to be announced
Location: Ohio State Fairgrounds (aka The Expo Center), Columbus, 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

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Columbus Ohio Events for September, 2009

Wine Tasting and Social Evening
This event will feature a Wine Tasting & Cash Bar. Also, a Silent Auction featuring a variety of gift baskets and other items, with all proceeds going to Lend-A-Hand. This event is being presented by the Columbus Professionals Association. Please plan to join us for an evening of wine tasting and social networking.
Lend-A-Hand Industries provides services and support to those with developmental disabilities. The Lend-A-Hand Thrift Store is located at 4392 Indianola Avenue, and offers a variety of gently used items at affordable prices. With all proceeds benefiting the organization. The store also features an area offering "Free" items to those in needs. Lend-A-Hand operates on the proceeds from the thrift store, private donations and fundraisers such as this one.
Date: Thursday evening, September 24, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:30PM
Location: Eddie Merlot's, 1570 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio
For more details please contact sjgrooms@ft.newyorklife.com

Hank Williams Jr. Performing in Ohio!
Rivalry Nights produces a national series of concerts and events centered around major college football events. The inaugural event featuring Hank Williams Jr. kicks off on September 11th, 2009 at the Ohio Expo Center for a pre-game tailgate for the USC vs. Ohio State game. The headline act for this event is Hank William Jr.
Discount: To get a discount use Code inandaround
Date: September 11, 2009
Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
Annual wine tasting and silent auction fundraiser to benefit Cozy Cat Cottage Adoption Center. The evening will include delicious hors d'oeuvres, live music and a selection of wonderful wines. Guests may also choose to enjoy a back massage, a psychic reading or an animal communication. Local animal lovers have donated more than 100 items for auction in a variety of price ranges. An anonymous benefactor has donated a selection of rare, original signed artwork by Dr. Seuss, Charles Schulz and other famous American cartoonists. Sports fans can bid on a football autographed by Archie Griffin, Blue Jackets tickets, OSU memorabilia; a one week stay in a five-bedroom, three-bathroom, vacation home in Cape Coral, Florida, fine jewelry, dog and cat items and gift certificates from local restaurants, spas, salons and personal trainers, and a beautiful diamond pendant.
Date: September 19, 2009 from 7PM to 10PM
Location: Cedarbrook Garden Center, 6058 Glick Road, Powell, Ohio

Fitness on a Mission!
The 3rd annual event raise funds in support of local non-profit organizations that benefit families and children in poverty and injustices both local and abroad. Food, crafts, games, silent auction, give-aways, raffles, contests, obstacle course & more!
Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2009 - Events begin at 8:00AM
Free Admission
Location: Victory Fitness Center West, Great Western Shopping Center, 3427 South Blvd., Columbus, Ohio
Contact: Phone: (614)351-1717

Labor Day Weekend Powwow
You'll find Native American dancing, music, arts, crafts and foods at the exciting Powwow!
Dates: September 5 through September 7, 2009 - Grand Entry at 1PM
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

Antiques and Gardeners' Fair
Presented by the Women's Board of Franklin Park Conservatory, the tenth annual Antiques & Gardens Fair offers exceptional shopping for home and garden, as well as inspirational garden spaces and informative presentations by experts in the interior and garden design industries.
Date: September 18 - 20, 2009 - Daily from 10AM to 5PM
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203

Arts in the Alley
Local artists and crafters display their art, quilting, weaving, photograhy, hand made crafts, glass work, and more.
Dates: September 18 and 19, 2009; Saturday 10AM to 8PM; Sunday 11AM to 5PM
Location: Grove City Town Center,Broadway and Park Street, Grove City, Ohio

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: To be announced

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: September 11, October 9, November 13, 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

Buddy Walk to benefit Down Syndrome Assn. of Central Ohio
Walk with or for a buddy! rain or shine at Columbus Crew Stadium. Activities galore including inflatables, the Crew Cat, face painting, fire truck and Sparky, clowns, tailgating, and much more! Leonard and his band will perform to help celebrate our buddies. Discounted Crew tickets to the October 25th game available to all registered walkers. Come join the fun!
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2009
Cost: Individual - $15; Family - $25
Location: Crew Stadium, One Black & Gold Boulevard Columbus, Ohio 43211
Crew Stadium is located adjacent to Interstate 71, just 4 miles north of downtown Columbus.

Columbus Food & Wine Affair
Date: September 11, 2009 from 6:30PM to 10:30PM
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio

Delaware County Fair
Date: September 19 through September 26, 2009
Location: Delaware County Fairgrounds, Delaware, Ohio

Last Time To Wear White Before It's Not Right Caribbean Party!
Staying in town Labor Day Weekend? Can't take a vacation? Take a trip to the Caribbean in Columbus! Come on out and show off your best white outfit for the last time in 2009! Recession relief priced with a $5.00 cover. Lots of good music, good atmosphere and good vibes. Wear white and groove to the best of Caribbean music!
Date: September 5, 2009 from 10PM to 2:30AM
Location: Club Manhattan, 6118 Busch Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

Little Brown Jug
Date: September 20 through September 24, 2009
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

The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day
Don't miss Jordin Sparks, the youngest American Idol winner and Mitchel Musso from Disney Channel's hit show, Hannah Montana perform live on the Classic stage! The 12th Annual New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day brings the excitement of World Class Equestrian sports to central Ohio when thirty of North America's top riders compete in an internationally sanctioned show jumping Grand Prix. The Classic is also a family day event filled with traditional carnival activities, including rides, face painting, jugglers, hands on crafts, a petting zoo and more.
Founded by Abigail Wexner in 1998, the New Albany Classic has raised more than $16 million since its inception, making it one of the most successful fundraising events in the region. The New Albany Classic benefits the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence, an organization that was founded to improve how individuals and institutions in central Ohio respond to family violence.
Date: September 27, 2009 - 10AM to 5PM
Location: Grounds of Wexner Residence, New Albany, Ohio

Longaberger Heritage Days
Heritage Days features two full days of live musical entertainment, and a detailed look into the history and craft of basketmaking and more!
Dates: September 11 and 12, 2009 from 9AM to 6PM
Admission: Free
Location: Longaberger Homestead, 5563 Raiders Road, Frazeysburg, Ohio

Our Media: Preserving the Public Watchdog in a Changing World
Join us for networking, live music and dinner with 2009 Democracy In Action Award recipients Fred Andrle and Mike Curtin at the newly remodeled Lincoln Theatre in the Historic King-Lincoln District. Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Dinner will be served at 6PM, and the program starts at 7PM. Reserve your tickets by Sep. 21 to save $5. Contact the League to make your reservation. Parking is free and available west of the theatre or across the street in the Gateway Parking Building, 750 East Long Street.
Date: Thursday, Sep. 24, 2009 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Location: The Lincoln Theatre, Second Floor Ballroom, 769 East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio
For more details about our guests visit www.LWVCols.org.

Pointless Pursuit
Imagine a scavenger hunt, adventure race and problem solving experience all rolled into one race where two person teams run, walk or take public transit in search of challenges scattered throughout the city. The challenges are engaging and lighthearted and are designed to be completed by competitors 8-80. You may have to find something, eat something (nothing gross) or do something. The challenges may be mental or physical but all of them are fun.
Date: September 13, 2009 - 11:00AM registration - 12:00PM event starts
Pre-registration: www.pointlesspursuit.com/register

Red Carnation Day at the Ohio Statehouse
The Ohio Statehouse will observe the 108th anniversary of Ohio Governor and U.S. President William McKinley's death with a special exhibit in the Map Room, special 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, 2009 from 7AM to 6PM
Admission: Free
Location: Ohio Statehouse, High Street at State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Shocked - Doug Frates Artist Reception
This exciting collection of work displays Doug Frates's unique water-shocking treatment of glass. Don't miss it! Doug Frates is a local artist from Columbus, Ohio.
Date: September 12, 6:30PM to 9PM
Location: Hayley Gallery, 45 Second Street, New Albany, 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 5, 2009
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

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Columbus Ohio Events for October, 2009

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Columbus Symphony Orchestra
De la Parra conducts Beethoven
Alondra de la Parra, conductor
Stefan Schultz, bass trombone
Marquez: Danzon No. 2
Schnyder: "subZERO" Bass Trombone Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7
Date: October 2, 2009 at 8PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Joyous Opening
Gunther Herbig, conductor
Columbus Symphony Chorus
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
Join us as we open the new season in dramatic fashion! Günther Herbig leads the orchestra and the Columbus Symphony Chorus for one of Beethoven's immortal classics, Symphony No. 9. Though at the end of his life, and mostly deaf, Beethoven insisted on conducting the premiere of this work in 1824. The fourth movement of this "Choral" symphony features the famous "Ode to Joy" theme. Don't miss this three-night event!
Date: October 9-10, 2009 at 8PM; October 11, 2009 at 3PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Ben Folds with Columbus Symphony
Join Ben Folds and your Columbus Symphony for an enjoyable evening of fantastic original music! Folds excels at writing smart, slightly ironic pop songs with a love of melody which defy Duplication.
Date: October 28, 2009 at 7:30PM
Location: Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio

6th Annual SAFY (Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth) Arts and Craft Show
All types of vendors and exhibits to see! All proceeds will benefit foster kids in Central Ohio!
Date: October 24, 2009 from 10AM to 4PM
Location: Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio

Announcing the 2nd Annual Pet Food & Supplies Drive
This year's event will include a visit from the Rascal Unit; which will be on-site doing low cost micro-chipping and sharing pet health information. Also, new this year, a Halloween Pet Costume Contest! With fun prizes going to the best-dressed pets. Owners may enter their pets in the contest by making a donation to the "Justin V" fund. Justin recently had a bone marrow transplant and is in the long recovery process. Please find Justin's bio attached. The contest will run from 12 noon to 1:00 pm. Winners will be selected after 1:00, and need not be present to win.
There will, again, be at least 10 area organizations participating in this event, providing volunteers and sharing the donations at the end of the day. Organizations including Pet Promise Food Pantry, Rascal Food Pantry, Humane Society of Delaware County, Paws Animal Rescue of Powell, Smoky Row Brethren Church Food Pantry, Pets without Parents and SOS. Other organizations will be announced soon.
We are seeking sponsors for this event; if your business would like to include items in the goody bag or sponsor an hour of the event please contact Brenda. You may include items in the goody bag at no charge. Be an event sponsor for just $25. We are also in need of locations to pass out event flyers. If your business can help, please contact us ASAP. And, finally, we hope that you will share this information with family, friends and co-workers. We hope that this year's event will be as successful as last year's.
Date: Saturday, October 31, from 9:00AM until 2:00PM
Location:The parking lot of the Olde Sawmill Square Shopping Center at 7770 Sawmill Road. (Behind Burger King and next to Dairy Queen in front of the old Kroger store.)
Contact Information: Brenda Doner at travl4u@att.net or call 614-906-0812

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 3 through October 25, 2009
Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, 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: October 9, November 13, 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

Circleville Pumpkin Show
Dates: October 21 through October 24, 2009

Glass Pumpkin Patch - Second Annual
Glass Axis is Columbus Ohio's largest non-profit glass studio for students and community members interested in the glass arts. Glass Axis and its members are pleased to announce our second annual Glass Pumpkin Patch.
Glass artist's from all over the Columbus area will be contributing to this event where there will be a wide selection of unique, hand blown glass pumpkins for sale. Attendees are invited to wander through an incredible artistic installation of hundreds of colorful glass pumpkins. Attendees will also be treated to live glassblowing demos during the event and can make their own solid glass pumpkin with the help of one of our instructors for $50 from 1 PM to 4 PM each day. (Ages 12 and up)
Sales from our Glass Pumpkin Patch benefit Glass Axis, the participating artists and the generated funds help keep Columbus community art initiatives and education programs available.
Dates: Friday, October 2nd through Sunday October 4th, 2009 from 11:00 AM to 4PM
Location: Glass Axis, 1341 Norton Avenue-B Columbus, Ohio 43212
Contact: (614) 291-4250

Jeff Corwin at Ohio Dominican University
Jeff Corwin, Emmy Award-winning host of "The Jeff Corwin Experience" on Animal Planet, will be the featured speaker for Ohio Dominican University's Presidential Lecture Series. During Corwin's presentation, "Tales from the Field with Jeff Corwin," he will feature a number of exotic animals, mostly reptiles and snakes. Audience members will be called on stage to interact with the animals. Families are encouraged to bring their children. Following Corwin's presentation, he will sign copies of his book, Living on the Edge: Amazing Relationships in the Natural World, which will be available for purchase at the event.
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7PM
Location: Aladdin Shrine Center - 3850 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219

Nike+ Human Race - Help Columbus Shine in the International Spotlight
The Nike+ Human Race will kickoff on Ohio State's campus and participants can choose to run either a 5k or 10k looped course around campus starting at the Corner of S. College Rd and N. Oval Mall. There will be a post race VIP concert for all participants, featuring DJ Z Trip. Registration is only $10, and half of each entry fee goes to the charity "Students First, Students Now" - a charity that provides financial aid to OSU students.
Columbus is 1 of 3 cities selected to host this event in the US along with many other cities around the world. Please help OSU and Columbus shine in the international spotlight by participating, or if you can't make it, spreading the word to your personal network.
Date: Friday October 23, 2009
Location: Kick-off at Ohio State Campus

Outdoor Concert
Outdoor concert with BarlowGirl and Superchick LIVE for all ages.
Date: Friday, October 16th at 6PM
Location: Central College Church, 975 South Sunbury Road, Westerville, Ohio (just south of Hoover Reservoir)
Tickets: $12 open seating ($10 for groups of 20 or more); $15 at the door; $27 for VIP tickets

Quest for the Best: Erase Illiteracy
Erase Illiteracy is a family-friendly walk designed to raise funds for the Columbus Literacy Council, an organization that helps adults learn to read. There is no registration cost for the walk but we do ask for donations.
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 6:30PM
Location: Downtown Columbus

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, October 3, 2009 from 6PM - 10PM
Location: Short North Arts District, North High Street from Goodale Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

The Sugar Groove - Petersen Thomas Artist Reception
This suite of new paintings revealing the groove of Petersen Thomas is one that has to be seen! Petersen is a local artist from Columbus, Ohio.
Date: October 11, 1:00PM to 4PM
Location: Hayley Gallery, 45 Second Street, New Albany, Ohio

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Thanksgiving Holiday Listings

4th Annual Vets for Pets 5K Walk/Run (Pets are Welcome!)
Support the veterinary classes of 2011/2012 and Shelter Outreach Services by participating in this fun-filled event with or without your pet! 5K travels through scenic Ohio State University campus. Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio is a non-profit 501(c)3 veterinary clinic dedicated to providing affordable, high quality spay and neuter services to shelters and low income families in the greater Columbus area. It is their goal to improve the quality of life of shelter and companion animals and to help reduce the homeless pet population.
Date: November 1, 2009 - Day-of-walk/run registration available beginning at 8:30am. Walk/run begins at 10am.
Registration: $20 Pre-registration through 10/23. After 10/23, registration is $25.

Art for A.R.T.'s Sake Benefiting the Pets Without Parents Animal Shelter
The Barcelona restaurant in German Village will host this silent art auction benefiting Pets Without Parents animal shelter (the only no-kill animal shelter in Central Ohio). Local artists are encouraged to donate a piece or two of artwork, any style. Donations are tax deductible.
To donate artwork: Please contact Pam Cosner at (614) 282-8942 or pcoz@wowway.com.
Tickets to attend the silent art auction are available for $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Visit Date: Sunday, November 8th from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Barcelona Restaurant, 263 E Whittier St., Columbus, Ohio

Book Signing - Meet Author Michelle Houts
Michelle will be signing copies of THE BEEF PRINCESS OF PRACTICAL COUNTY, ages 9 and up - Random House Childen's Books (2009)
Date: Saturday November 28, 2009 from 11AM to 2PM
Location: Walden Books, Polaris Fashion Place, Columbus, 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: November 13, 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
From the New World
Jean-Marie Zeitouni, conductor
Barry Douglas, piano
Beethoven - Overture to Fidelio
Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No. 3
Dvorák - Symphony No. 9, "From The New World"
Canadian native Jean-Marie Zeitouni returns for the second time in 2009 to conduct an orchestral standard, Dvorák's Symphony No. 9, named "From the New World". This symphony, inspired by American folk songs, Native American melodies, and African-Amerian spirituals, was premiered at Carnegie Hall in 1893 to applause that was described as "perpetual." Barry Douglas also joins the orchestra to perform a tour de force, Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3.
Date: November 7, 2009 at 8PM and November 8 at 3PM
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Mahler Symphony #9
Gunther Herbig, conductor
Mahler: Symphony No. 9
The Columbus Symphony brings out a third Symphony No. 9 in a row! This time, the orchestra performs the ninth symphony of German composer Gustav Mahler. At the time, Mahler was struggling between tonal and atonal worlds. This struggle is clearly evident in this work, especially the fourth movement. While it was written in 1909, Mahler never heard it performed; it was premiered in Vienna in 1912, a year after his death.
Date: November 20, 2009 at 8PM and November 22, 2009 at 3PM (NOT November 21!)
Location: Ohio Theatre, 55 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Kidney Walk
Presented by The National Kidney Foundation Serving Ohio
Date: Registration Begins: 8AM - Walk Starts at: 9AM
Pre-Register: You can pre-register at the website
Location: Ohio State House, Columbus, Ohio

Cypress Christian School Craft Bazaar
Over 100 vendors from all over Ohio will fill the East and West Auditoriums, showcasing a variety of crafts. A full-service cafe will offer breakfast and lunch, and baked goods will be available in the main foyer outside the East Auditorium.
Date: November 7th from 9-3pm
Location: Cypress Wesleyan Church, 377 Alton Darby Creek Road Galloway, Ohio
Admission: $1.00

Meet Artist Sol Halabi
One night only, come meet Argentinian artist Sol Halabi. Sol originates from and has been working in Cordoba, Argentina her entire life. We will have all new work. Come join A Muse Gallery and Sol Halabi for her first visit to Columbus and the gallery, while enjoying the culture and food of Argentina.
Date: Friday, November 13, 2009 from 6PM -8PM
RSVP: 614-299-5003
Location: A Muse Gallery, 996 West Third Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

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: November 27, 2009 through January 3, 2010
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203

Ohio Environmental Council's Green Gala 2009
Annual dinner and awards ceremony, celebrating 40 years of unleashing the power of green.
Date: November 14, 2009 from 6PM to 9PM
Location: The beautiful & historic Columbus Athenaeum in downtown Columbus - 32 North 4th Street, Columbus, Ohio
For more information, contact us at (614) 487-7506 or OEC@theOEC.org

Page Meets Stage
Page Meets Stage brings two poets together in one forum: one who writes primarily for the stage and one who writes primarily for the page. In this event, two great communities of poetry come together to see how alike, and different, and amazing it all can be. Sunday, November 15, see Logic (out of Ann Arbor, MI) and Steve Abbott (a Columbus-based professor and poet) - two powerhouses of the Mid-West. Page Meets Stage is an idea developed by Taylor Mail (NY). The shows produced in Columbus are organized by Louise Robertson.
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 8PM to 10PM - Admission: $5.00
Location: The Wild Goose Creative, 2491 Summit Street, Columbus, 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: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 4PM and 7PM.
Location: Nationwide Arena, 200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, Ohio

Ready, Set, Go! For Justin V" Charity Fun Run & Walk
A Run/Walk-A-Thon, "Ready, Set, Go! For Justin V.", will be held in honor of Justin V., a Gahanna-area child who has had a bone marrow transplant. Sixteen-year-old Justin has received a bone marrow transplant at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Funds are being raised to assist with his transplant-related expenses. Gift bags for the first 50 participants to collect $100 each for Justin! Collect $500 and get a certificate for a 2-night hotel stay. Goodie bags for the first 100 participants registered. All participants will get an item in honor of Justin. Complimentary Snack & water break.
Date: Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 1:00 pm Race Start, Registration doors open at 10:30 am
Location: Gahanna Lincoln High School's track, 140 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, Ohio
For more information about the Run/Walk -A-Thon, or other fundraising and volunteer opportunities, please contact Brenda Doner, travl4u@att.net, 614-906-0812

"Take Off For Justn V" Fundraising Dinner
A pasta buffet Dinner, "Take Off for Justin V.", will be held in honor of Justin V, a Gahanna-area child who has had a bone marrow transplant. The event is planned for Sunday, November 8th, at The 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant. Sixteen-year-old Justin has received a bone marrow transplant at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Funds are being raised to assist with transplant-related expenses. Travel themed goodie bags and raffle items. Various door prizes will also be provided! The Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) is a National 503c non-profit organization and contributions are 100% deductible as allowed by law.
Date: Sunday, November 8th, 4 pm ? 7 pm
Location: 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant is located at 5030 Sawyer Road, Columbus, Ohio
Registration: contact Fran Ryan at duffy10@prodigy.net or 614- 846-9593

Todd Buschur Artist Reception - An Introduction
These new paintings from Todd Buschur are inspired by color and form as well as movement. Buschur is a local artist from Urbana, Ohio.
Date: November 15, 1PM to 4PM
Location: Hayley Gallery, 45 Second Street, New Albany, Ohio

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Shonen Jump Championship
The Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME SHONEN JUMP Championship series is the largest and most prestigious competitive Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG tournament series in North America. Hundreds of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG players will descend upon the Convention Center to showcase their skills, but only one will be crowned the winner.
Date: November 14 and 15, 2009 from 8AM to 8PM
Location: Convention Center: Terrace Ballroom

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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

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 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

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

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.

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