Columbus Events to Experience

Exhibit: Rosa Parks, The Power of One

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 1-29, 2012 / Ohio Statehouse
K-third grade student art exhibit sponsored by COTA. The exhibit is the students' artistic expression of how they would change things for the better.

BalletMet, Jazz Arts Group and WOSU present Jazz Moves Columbus

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 2-12, 2012 / Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center
In conjunction with WOSU Public Media's "Columbus Neighborhoods" series, the CJO and BalletMet celebrate life in Columbus through a synthesis of music, movement and imagery. From gospel to Motown, jazz to classical ballet, Jazz Moves Columbus will commemorate the city's heritage with two of its artistic treasures. The original "Jazz Moves" won the Greater Columbus Arts Council's Artistic Excellence Award and was called "groundbreaking" by the Columbus Dispatch. Experience the multi-arts event 200 years in the making!

Broadway Across America: Blue Man Group

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 7-12, 2012 / Palace Theatre
Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds the show as "One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged." E! Entertainment News exclaims, "Blue Man Group is what every live performance aspires to be." Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures. This unique experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else, guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget

Valentine's Dinner

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 7-13, 2012 / Giant Eagle Market District
Join us for a very special Valentine's Day dinner, with a six-course meal prepared by Market District chefs. Enjoy live music and a lovely evening at the Kingsdale Market District. Each guest will be in a drawing for two tickets to the Columbus Food and Wine Grand Tasting event in September!

Columbus Sports, Vacation & Boat Show

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 9-12, 2012 / Ohio Expo Center
Central Ohio's largest and most exclusive display of boats, marine accessories, marine services, personal watercraft, Campers, RVs and ATVS, vacation destinations, fishing guides and resorts, hunting outfitters, fishing tackle and outdoor equipment in two big buildings.

The Columbus Symphony: Magnificent Mahler

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 10-11, 2012 / Ohio Theatre
Passionate. Inventive. Powerful. Pass the word - Jean-Marie is playing his favorites, and can't wait to tell you why! Join him for an animated, personal prelude to one of his favorite Mahler symphonies, followed by a complete performance of this magnificent work. Wagner's overture will set the stage for a memorable evening of music.

Valentines by Candlelight

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 10-11, 2012 / Ohio History Center/Ohio Village
Guests and their sweethearts will be treated to a Victorian-era Valentine's Day celebration, including a romantic dinner and a concert of period love ballads and comic songs by the Ohio Village Singers. It was the romantic Victorians who "invented" Valentine's Day, a time of year when their thoughts turned to the songs of love and approaching springtime. In addition to a romantic evening, Valentines by Candlelight will offer guests a window into how people of a different era marked this romantic occasion. Guests will be greeted by costumed interpreters, romantic melodies performed on the violin and hammered dulcimer, and a cup of "Sweetheart Punch." After partaking in a sumptuous meal, the Ohio Village Singers will present an entertaining concert of period love ballads and comic songs interspersed with romantic verse, poetry and readings. At the conclusion of the evening, each guest will receive a handmade valentine created especially for this occasion, a custom that originated in the nineteenth century.

Easyriders Bike Show Tour

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 10-12, 2012 / Greater Columbus Convention Center

Happy Burt Day

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 11, 2012 / Gateway Film Center
The Gateway Film Center presents, Happy Burt Day, in honor of Burt Reynolds' birthday! This double-feature event will include Smokey and The Bandit and Cannonball Run.

I Heart Birds (& You!)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 11, 2012 / Grange Insurance Audubon Center
I Heart Birds (& You!) is our 2nd Annual Valentine's Day celebration! Drinks. Dessert & Dancing! This year- enjoy our DJ'd dance floor, endless dessert bar, candlelit self- guided night hikes while cozying up by the indoor/outdoor fireplaces and so much more! Ticket Purchase includes: All you can eat dessert bar, 2 drink tickets (limit of two alcoholic drinks per person- bottomless non-alcoholic beverages) and dancing until you drop!

Ceramic Bowls at clayspace!

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 11, 2012 / clayspace
Bowls with handles, bowls with feet, candy bowls, dog bowls, fun or functional. Participants in this 2 hour workshop will create unique bowls using clay slabs, plaster molds and basic handbuilding techniques. Bowls will be decorated with texture & colored slips.

Music and Romance

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 11, 2012 / Aladdin Shrine Center
The magical atmosphere of this unique and romantic event is sure to send sparks flying between you and your sweetheart this Valentine's Day. This year's event will feature the superb music of Otterbein University's vocal and instrumental jazz ensembles, a spacious dance floor, and delicious gourmet desserts by Catering By Design.

Project Swoon: Valentine's Shopping the Easy (and Delicious) Way

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 11, 2012 / Vino 100 Polaris
Here's a great way to shop for (or with) the wine lover in your life. Stop in and taste our lineup of featured Valentine's wines. Everything from sweet-as-your-sweetheart moscato to rose (pink but not blush) sparkling to heavy snuggle up on a cold night reds.

Veterans Transition Workshop

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 11, 2012 / Otterbein University
Otterbein supports our returning veterans with a workshop to help you transition to civilian and work life. Identify your strengths and learn how to show employers those strengths through resume writing and job interviewing. Use your military experiences to find career opportunities. This interactive session will prepare you for transition to civilian life.

Art Explorations for Kids: Exploring Object/Imprint

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 11, 2012 / OSU Urban Arts Space
Using tape and other found household objects, children ages 4 to 8 will make a new piece of artwork inspired by the work in the exhibition.

Short North Kroger Valentine's Wine & Create Your Own Chocolate Box

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 11, 2012 / Kroger
Stop in to the Short North Kroger to create that special Valentines Gift for your sweetie! Create your own box of special chocolates. Guests can choose from two different sized boxes. There will be a chocolate fountain running and customers will dip their chocolates, dry them and build their very own custom chocolate box. Camelot Cellars' Chocolate Raspberry Port will be featured and a representative from Camelot will be on hand to let customers sample some of their locally crafted wines as well. Lots of fun!

Ohio Roller Girls vs. River City Roller Girls

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 11, 2012 / Ohio Expo Center
Welcome to the flat track as the Ohio Roller Girls kick off their home season with a double header between the Ohio Roller Girls and River City Roller Girls.

Buckeye Quarter Midget Racing

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 11, 2012 / Ohio Expo Center
Bring the whole family out to see this unique and fun event, featuring indoor quarter midget racing for children 5 to 16 years of age.

Worlds Toughest Rodeo

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 11, 2012 / Nationwide Arena

Stupid Cupid: The ALT-Valentine's Day Party

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:05:27 GMT

February 11, 2012 / FEVERHEAD
FEVERHEAD presents Stupid Cupid > the ALT-Valentine's Day Party - an art event and party where we celebrate all love/hate/infatuation/bewilderment/wonder/craziness/connections/orientations/perspectives/curiosities. Enjoy Homemade Cajun Jambalaya, Veggie Lasagna, French Bread & Delicious Desserts Wine, Beer, Coffee, Tea and Kool-Aid until it runs out. BYOB personal favorites.30 Minute Dance, Video Concert, Fine Art Exhibit, Live Music/Dance Party, Beating Hearts Pinata Bash. 18+ / ID-wristband check. Participating Artists as of Jan 10: Dance: Noelle Chun, Eric Falck, Michael Kelly Bruce, CoCo Loupe, Mikey Thomas Video: Lindsay Caddle LaPointe, Keida Mascaro Music: Noah Demland Gallery Installation: Michael J. Morris ""cuddle (2012): an homage to the Love Art Laboratory"" 7-minute cuddle sessions, based on the piece performed by Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens Visual Art: Jose Bastidas, Allison Buenger, Michael Bush, Bethany Jozwiak-Butler, Craig Bortmas, Juan Carrera, Ben Chambers, Richard Chandler, Andrew C DeLong, Larry Doyle, Donna Estep, Cyrus Fire, Douglas Fordyce, Dan Gerdeman, Lea Gray, Nicholas Gonzales, Cody Heichel, Tom Kelly, Julia McCann, Arlo Moon, Chris Pack, Ashley Pauley, Deanna Poelsma, Mindi Rhoades, Stephanie Rond, Lauren E Strawn, Kate Sweeney, Amandda Tirey-Graham, Heather Wirth, Dale Ziemianski Live Music/Dance Party: Total Foxx