The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell trims the trees and pretty much everything else with strands of brightly colored lights for Wildlights, Nov. 21–Jan. 3. Visitors can also enjoy taking pictures with Santa, model train displays and more.
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The Wexner Center is proud to host the only U.S. presentation of this spectacular exhibition featuring films, videos, paintings, drawings, prints, wallpaper, installations, objects, seldom heard audio recordings and extraordinary archival material.
A collection of contemporary crocheted wall hangings, many of which are more than 10 feet in length. Original blown glass and custom Venetian crystal chandeliers by Dorian Webb, jewelry and original neo–African painted porcelain tea sets by designer Barbara Garnes also play an important role in the exhibition and its "funk" environment. Made possible by the Andy Warhol Foundation.
867 Mount Vernon Ave.
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614/645-KING
From matchboxes to Marilyn, pigeons to paintings and cartoons to costumes, every object in this show tells a unique story. Experienced together, they inspire unexpected connections.
"Rockwell's America" allows you to step inside the pages of history as seen through the eyes of an American icon. Life–sized recreations and hands–on displays bring Norman Rockwell's art to life.
The Ohio Watercolor Society's annual juried exhibition features 67 original paintings, and is juried by Alvaro Castagnet. An Uruguay native, Castagnet has earned an international reputation painting, teaching and judging watercolor exhibitions.
Chamber Music Columbus presents this world renowned string quartet performing Beethoven Quartets, which "has no superior on the world's stages," according to the New York Times.
Get into the holiday spirit in the quaint New England–style village of Granville. Musical events, children's activities, horse–drawn carriage rides, charming shops and restaurants, Santa and more! In the heart of Granville.
This year marks the debut of a whole new "Christmas Spectacular," starring the world–famous Rockettes, re–imagined specifically for large–scale venues and playing to audiences in 18 cities across the country.
200 W. Nationwide Blvd.
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614/431-3600
Your hometown holiday tradition! 'Twas the night before Christmas, and a little girl named Clara was about to embark on a most wondrous journey, thanks to the mysterious Drosselmeyer and his enchanted nutcracker.
39 E. State St.
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614/431-3600 or 614/469-0939
