Christmas goes green at this year’s Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, with environmentally friendly LED lights festooning the park. Don’t miss live reindeer, a pop culture light show, live music and Santa, Nov. 20–Jan. 2.
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Franklin Park Conservatory's signature collection of thousands of vibrant hand–blown glass elements by Dale Chihuly are on full view along with three new installations from Chihuly Studio. Beginning August 15, daily glass–blowing demonstrations will take place in a working Hot Shop.
"Chihuly Illuminated" explores the ground–breaking artwork of Dale Chihuly. This exhibition focuses on the element of light, intrinsic to Chihuly's art, and includes works never before seen in Columbus.
Get up close and personal with BalletMet Columbus. "NightMoves" offers a broad musical range of classical works, jazz standards and a dash of electronica — from Mozart and Sinatra to The Chemical Brothers. Whimsy. Drama. Humor. Romance. They're all in store for you in one extraordinary event.
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On the third Saturday of the month, art comes to life in historic Olde Gahanna with this new 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 talent.
The Grandview Hop, the last Saturday of the month, is a celebration of all of the best that Grandview has to offer. Come check out the unique mix of food, drinks, shopping, live music, art and fun along Grandview Avenue between 1st and 5th avenues.
Experience 200 years of African American history through the arts that have contributed soul to American culture. This exhibit showcases 120 paintings, sculptures, prints and textiles from the collections of the National Afro–American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce.
