Experience Columbus

Columbus Arts

1. The Actors' Theatre: Dark of the Moon - August 5 - September 5, 2010 / Schiller Park
   With most scenes set outdoors in the Appalachian mountains, the story centers on a male witch who persuades a conjurer woman to transform him into a human being after he has fallen for Barbara Allen.
2. Exhibit: Emerging: An exhibition of student art - August 31 - September 24, 2010 / Dublin Arts Council
   Emerging is DAC's annual exhibition of artwork created by students who live within Dublin City School's attendance area.
3. Exhibit: What Would JOAN Do? - September 2-29, 2010 / Ohio Art League
   What Would JOAN Do? is the visual tale of Joan, an early 1960's housewife who overcomes her fears and finds the courage to fight back and eventually leave her abusive husband Dick. McAfee portrays Joan's struggles using images reminiscent of the advertising of that period and satirical humor.
4. Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival - September 6, 2010 / Northam Park
   Welcome to the 44th Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival, Central Ohio's one-day blind juried arts festival on Labor Day Monday September 6, 2010. The festival showcases 200 fine art and fine craft artists, music and dance, hands-on art activities for all ages, refreshments and more in a free alfresco interactive art space. Presented by the City of Upper Arlington's Cultural Arts Division and Farmers Citizens Bank, this free temporary alfresco gallery and interactive art space is held in Northam Park, 2070 Northam Road, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5. Cultivating Growth Community Art Show - September 6-30, 2010 / Clayspace 831
   In its third consecutive year, the community exhibition Cultivating Growth is serving up a fresh picked bunch of artwork. Juried by Columbus artist Cody Miller, this show reflects the phenomenon of growth as observed by Columbus artists.
6. Hallogallo 2010: Michael Rother & Friends perform the music of NEU! - September 7, 2010 / Wexner Center for the Arts
   The legendary German band NEU!, released only three albums in the early 1970s that showcased Michael Rother's darkly droning electric guitar excursions lifting off over Klaus Dinger's propulsive motorik drumming. But their widespread influence continues to ripple in the directions taken by artists ranging from David Bowie to Sonic Youth, U2, and Wilco among many others. While assembling the recently released NEU! vinyl box set, Rother was inspired to invite Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth, Benjamin Curtis of School of Seven Bells, and Aaron Mullan of Tall Firs to perform the music of NEU! in concert with him. They'll also offer selections from Rother's stint in Harmonia, a group Brian Eno called the world's most important rock band.
7. Thurber House Evening With Authors: Thrity Umrigar - September 10, 2010 / Columbus Performing Arts Center
   Indian journalist and author Thrity Umrigar's new novel, The Weight of Heaven, explores the tragedy of a child's sudden death and its impact on the parents' relationship. Ellie and Frank Benton have lost their young son, and while they are struggling to overcome their grief, Frank's boss offers him the opportunity to oversee one of the company factories in a small Indian village.
8. Hot Times Community Music & Arts Festival - September 10-12, 2010 / Olde Towne East
   The Hot Times Music & Arts Festival is an independent, yearly, all volunteer, community arts and music festival, held in a large, grassy area with mature hardwood trees. The three-day event showcases local and nationally known professional musicians, dancers, poets, visual and performance artists.