Upcoming events in the Columbus/Central Ohio area http://www.columbusarts.com/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:23:41 +0100 Ohio Event Finder (http://ohioeventfinder.com) http://www.columbusarts.com/events/47394-tangoosu-argentine-tango-lessons-and-milongas-at-the-ohio-state-university/ TangoOSU, the Argentine Tango Student Organization at the Ohio State University, holds weekly lessons and milongas for all. We welcome everyone - all ages - need not be an OSU student, need no partner, two left feet ok. Schedule (updated details are at http://tango.osu.edu): SATURDAYS: 7:30pm Beginner class, 8:30pm Intermediate class; 9:30pm Milonga WEDNESDAYS: 7:30pm BOOTCAMP (and Intermediate lesson). Weekly MILONGA: Saturdays 9:30pm. During the summer our schedule is reduced (see http://tango.osu.edu). Details: http://tango.osu.edu (current prices: $50 for the quarter - 10 weeks - all lessons; or $10 per lesson. Reduced student prices: $20/$5 for UGs and $25/$6 for grads ). All events are on the OSU main campus at Denney Hall 311 or Ohio Union Dance Room 1. Visit http://tango.osu.edu for updates. Ohio Union: http://www.osu.edu/map/building.php?area=engineering&building=161 Denney Hall: http://www.osu.edu/map/building.php?area=oval&building=030 MILONGAS (dancing parties): Saturdays, 9:30pm, $5. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/56834-north-market-fiery-foods-festival-2/ Fiery Foods Festival Schedule: Schedule of Activities Saturday, February 18 -9-11 a.m., music by Ira Chaiffetz (banjo) -10 a.m., Guacamole contest in Dispatch Kitchen -10 a.m. - 3 p.m., face painting -10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Mark Wood Cowboy Fun Show -11 a.m., Chef Chili Challenge in northwest corner of mezzanine ($5 sample fee includes chef chili sampling) -11 a.m., kids give-aways including cowboy hats, bandanas and sheriff badges -11 a.m. - 1 p.m., music by Gipson & Fitz Trio -12:30 p.m., Hot Sauce Contest in the Dispatch Kitchen -1-3 p.m., music by Island Breeze -2 p.m., Fiery Cornbread eating contest in Dispatch Kitchen -3-5 p.m., music by the Piano Pedaler -3:30 p.m., Jalapeno eating contest in Dispatch Kitchen Sunday, February 19 -12-2 p.m., music by Canned Goods -12 - 5 p.m., face painting -12:30 p.m., Amateur Chili Cook-off Contest in northwest corner of mezzanine ($5 sample fee includes amateur chili sampling) -2 p.m., Amateur Salsa Contest in Dispatch Kitchen -2:45 p.m., Hot Ice Cream Sundae eating Contest in Dispatch Kitchen -2-5 p.m., music by Willie Phoenix -3:30 p.m., Hot Wing eating contest in Dispatch Kitchen The North Market Fiery Foods Festival will take place on Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19 and is a free event. A tasting fee of $5 on Saturday enables onlookers to sample the chilis of the professional chefs. A separate $5 tasting fee on Sunday applies to the chili by the amateur contestants. All tasting opportunities available only while supplies last. Market hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and 12 - 5 p.m. on Sunday. To participate in the Guacamole, Salsa or Hot Sauce Contests, the Customer Chili Cook-off or the Chef Chili Challenge, and for more information, please call (614) 463-9664 or visit www.northmarket.com. Sign up for the all fiery foods consumption contests will take place in the Dispatch Kitchen on the day of those events. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/56837-grillmasters-festival/ On Saturday, June 16 the North Market will celebrate the summer season with a tribute to backyard cooking enthusiasts. Get inspired to heat up your hibachi, warm up your Weber or fire up your favorite grilling implement at the annual North Market Grillmasters Festival! Grilling demonstrations and sampling, live music and kids activities too! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/56839-north-market-food-ohio-wine-festival-presented-by-pnc-2/ Ohio is a state of wine. With its fertile soil and drainage and latitude similar to that of the great wine-producing countries of Europe, Ohio is ideally suited for growing a variety of grapes. From the Lake Erie coast to the Ohio River shoreline, Ohio has 96 wineries scattered throughout it borders. Come savor tastes of select vintages from 20 Ohio wineries at the 11th Annual North Market Food and Ohio Wine Festival presented by PNC. The North Market will host a weekend celebration of Ohio's finest wines and great foods to pair with them during the weekend of July 13th-15th. Sponsoring organizations include PNC, Ohio Grape Industries, Master Clean and Columbus Alive. Additional activities inlcude 2 stages of live music, a Saturday Farmers' Market, a Sunday Craft Fair and cooking demostrations and tastings by local chefs. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/68183-north-market-farmers-festival/ The North Market Farmers' Market is one of the largest in Central Ohio with 25 farmers selling an array of Ohio-grown vegetables, fruits, plants, herbs and honey. Our Farmers' Festival celebrates our local farms and farmers with cooking demonstrations, live music, a jam and jelly contest, kids activities and more. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/68184-north-market-harvest-festival/ The North Market Harvest Festival will be celebrated on Saturday, October 13. Festivities will include our usual extravaganza of harvest produce, baking contests, live music and kids' activities.. This festival is a fun one for the kiddies with a plethora of activities and entertainment. Mark Wood will be twisting balloon animals and executing fancy rope tricks. Rita Miller will be on hand for fanciful full face painting. There will be give-aways of cookies and apples and the Columbus Artmobile will return for their annual stint of offering harvest-inspired crafts. Enterprising customers have several opportunities to take home a prize in our Harvest Festival baking contests. Our two contests feature the time-honored tradition of pie baking and participants can submit their favorite pumpkin or apple pies for judging. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/68185-columbus-microbrew-festival-at-the-north-market/ Ale! Ale! The gang will all be here for the Columbus Microbrew Festival at the North Market. The usual suspects in the Columbus craft brewing community will be present and accounted for during the fifth annual celebration of all things local ale-related. This year's event will take place on Friday, September 17th from 5 - 9 p.m. and on Saturday, September 18th from noon - 7 p.m. at the North Market. Participating local microbreweries include: Barley's Brewing Company (Ale House No. 1), Barley's Smokehouse & Brewpub (Ale House No. 2), Columbus Brewing Company, Elevator Brewing Company, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Hoster Brewing Company, Neil House Brewery and Weasel Boy Brewing Company. Representatives from each microbrewery will be on hand to pour samples of their signature drafts. Admission to the event is free. Beer tasting admission is $20 and includes a commemorative pint glass, a $5 food certificate and ten tasting tickets. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/71840-short-north-walking-tour/ Take a leisurely stroll with us through the Short North. Not just an Arts district and home to the Monthly Gallery Hop, the Short North also boasts a wealth of dining and shopping opportunities. The Short North is packed full of boutiques, fine dining and nightlife and this tour is designed to show off some of the best that the Short North and Columbus have to offer We'll start at the historic North Market, Columbus' only public market, where we'll meet some of the local food vendors and learn the history of the building. We will then stop at five eating establishments, sampling some of their signature dishes and hearing their stories. Stops will include some neighborhood favorites, some already highly regarded new additions, and some of the finest dining in the city, such as James Beard nominated Kent Rigsby's restaurant. We will finish on a sweet note with a trip to the renowned Jeni's ice creams, featured on the Food Network's "America's Best Sweets." You will fine that the stops along the way make for a generous lunch. Tickets must be booked in advance. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/72686-adventure-valley-of-the-unknown/ Members of the "Explorer Society" have been conducting an archaeological dig in the "Valley of the Unknown" on a recently-discovered island. In the middle of the valley is the Observatory - a towering ruin rumored to hold the Treasure of Knowledge. Unfortunately, the Observatory is locked...and only true explorers can open it! Crack the code: Our intrepid adventurers need your help uncovering the secrets of this recently-discovered island. Use your wits, creativity, and keen skills of observation to navigate the island's three areas and decipher an ancient code. Solve the levels, gain the ultimate treasure: You'll have to gain access to the island's towering Observatory to complete your quest. Enter the correct code into the keypad and the doors of the Observatory will swing open! Listen closely - could your discovery lead to another level of hidden secrets? Find your way through the maze, discover the truth: Navigate the Maze of Reasoning, locate three hidden animal symbols, and bring the Spirit of Reason to life. Just when you think you know the rules, the game may change! Admission: COSI Members: $2 Non-Members: $3 COSI Premium Members: FREE One-year unlimited Adventure pass available for $15/person http://www.columbusarts.com/events/72690-all-dessert-tour/ Join us on this van-based tour featuring some of the best desserts in Columbus. This tour will start at the acclaimed Pistacia Vera in German Village, visit the new Sugardaddy's downtown location to sample some of their sumptuous brownies and blondies, and then head north to the Pattycake bakery in Clintonville. Of course no dessert tour of Columbus would be complete without Jeni's splendid ice cream, so we will visit their Clintonville location to try some of their newest seasonal flavors. Finally, we'll finish our tour with a fabulous dessert cocktail created by mixologist extraordinaire Cris Dehlavi at M Restaurant (there will be a non-alcoholic drink option available for those under 21 or who do not wish to consume alcohol). Please purchase tickets in advance. The tour starts at Pistacia Vera at 2.30pm on alternate Saturdays and will last approximately 3 hours. The cost is $55 per person. Please check the calendar for dates. Parking is available in the lot at the German Village Society visitors center 588 South Third Street http://www.columbusarts.com/events/74578-swing-dance-at-the-ywca/ Dancers from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Pennsylvania converge on the Columbus downtown YWCA the 3rd Saturday of every month for SwingColumbus' monthly swing dance. DJs play a variety of music, including classic swing, big band, blues, soul, and rock and roll. All ages and abilities are welcome! Join us for a FREE beginner swing dance lesson and then stay for some fun social dancing with fantastic music spun by DJs from Columbus and around the region. 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm - FREE BEGINNER LESSON!!! 9:00 pm to 12:00 am - DJ'd Dance $8 for Adults $6 for Students $2 off for SwingColumbus Members SwingColumbus' monthly dance has been going strong for over 8 years in Columbus. It's a friendly and welcoming environment for all ages and a great opportunity to practice, play, and meet new people. Held in the 2nd floor gym at the YWCA in downtown Columbus We'll see you there! For more information: Visit the event page: http://swingcolumbus.com/index.php/events/monthly Call us: 614-467-0102 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/swingcolumbus - click on 'events' http://www.columbusarts.com/events/74810-tours-of-the-historic-kelton-house-museum-garden/ Costumed tour guides lead visitors through the 1852 home of Fernando & Sophia Kelton. Located in the East Town Street Historic District, the Kelton House tour includes six restored Museum rooms, and a visit to the Underground Railroad Learning Station. The tour lasts approximately one hour. Admission is $6/adults, $4/senior citizens, $2/children 6 and over. Tours available on a drop-in basis on Sundays from 1 - 4 p.m. Tours for six or more may be scheduled other times by appointment. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/74938-mayhem-mystery-dinner-theatre-proposal-predicament-columbus/ "Roses are Red, Tulips are Pink; I love you, even when you stink." Lance Anthony Lotte loves Gwen Elizabeth Verre and plans to propose to her this very evening. But Lance needs help. He calls upon his parents and friends for assistance with love poems, romantic sayings, and more. But not everyone displays joy at Lance's intention. Nothing transpires as planned. Will Gwen say, "Yes," or will the evening end in disaster? Join Mayhem & Mystery with your beloved for a night to remember. Performances take place in and around the audience. The cast chooses several audience members for minor roles. Everyone tries to solve the crime and win a prize. Price includes dinner (bread, salad, select entrees, dessert, and coffee/tea/pop) and mystery show. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 614-464-0143. All Scripts are by Jerry and Tamra Francis. Additional details are available at www.mayhemmystery.com. So grab a group of friends, and make your reservations for one of our exciting evenings. Mayhem & Mystery is great for tours, corporate events, large gatherings, or just a night out. Shows change every two months, with each production having a different theme. To request a brochure, please send a mailing address to tamra@mayhemmystery.com. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/74942-ofgc-pickin-parties/ Over the first year of the McConnell Art Center's existence, Ohio Fingerstyle Guitar Club members have been instrumental in helping to get the Thursday Night Concert Series off the ground - as both audience members and performers. In that time, the MAC has become the unofficial "home" of the OFGC. The Ohio Fingerstyle Guitar Club is now proud to hold their monthly Pickin' Parties here at the McConnell Arts Center. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/74944-mayhem-mystery-dinner-theatre-newsworthy-nemesis-columbus/ This just in . . . Good evening, and welcome to WMNM, the Nightly News Program with a twist. Anchors George Suttman and Barb Waters present the News with heart, soul, and a hint of flirtation. But off-camera George and Barb despise one another. Tonight's Broadcast promises a BIG announcement to shock the entire viewing audience. Has one of the Anchors accepted another offer? Or is the rumor true that all on-camera faces will be replaced by younger, fresher ones? Stay tuned to our next segment for answers. Mayhem & Mystery Performances take place in and around the audience. The cast chooses several audience members for minor roles. Everyone tries to solve the crime and win a prize. Price includes dinner (bread, salad, select entrees, dessert, and coffee/tea/pop) and mystery show. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 614-464-0143. All Scripts are by Jerry and Tamra Francis. Additional details are available at www.mayhemmystery.com. So grab a group of friends, and make your reservations for one of our exciting evenings. Mayhem & Mystery is great for tours, corporate events, large gatherings, or just a night out. Shows change every two months, with each production having a different theme. To request a brochure, please send a mailing address to tamra@mayhemmystery.com. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/74946-mayhem-mystery-dinner-theatre-baseball-battle-columbus/ The fans of the local baseball team, The Mighty Mayhems, have gathered to celebrate. Coaches, players, the entertainment host, and owners mingle with fans, hoping to gain good press while waiting for the team's star player to autograph memorabilia. After a recent article dishing the dirt on Rusty Sparks, the owners hope this gathering will raise the public's impression of him. Entertainment host, Lee Pepper amuses the crowd as they wait. Then Rusty is found dead. Did Rusty strike out? Or did someone catch him? Join Mayhem & Mystery at the 'ole ball game. Mayhem & Mystery Performances take place in and around the audience. The cast chooses several audience members for minor roles. Everyone tries to solve the crime and win a prize. Price includes dinner (bread, salad, select entrees, dessert, and coffee/tea/pop) and mystery show. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 614-464-0143. All Scripts are by Jerry and Tamra Francis. Additional details are available at www.mayhemmystery.com. So grab a group of friends, and make your reservations for one of our exciting evenings. Mayhem & Mystery is great for tours, corporate events, large gatherings, or just a night out. Shows change every two months, with each production having a different theme. To request a brochure, please send a mailing address to tamra@mayhemmystery.com. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/74948-mayhem-mystery-dinner-theatre-campground-chaos-columbus/ This summer The Glorious Mud Campground makes their last effort to stay in business, celebrating 125 years of camp. Camp Counselors share songs and stories and lead campers in camping fundamentals. But despite their marketing efforts, the low numbers spell doom. when a staff member is found dead, people flock to the camp ground to solve the crime. Has the Glorious Mud Campground sunk to a marketing ploy? Are they stuck? Or will this lift the campground from its mucky past into a bright future? Join Mayhem & Mystery to see. Mayhem & Mystery Performances take place in and around the audience. The cast chooses several audience members for minor roles. Everyone tries to solve the crime and win a prize. Price includes dinner (bread, salad, select entrees, dessert, and coffee/tea/pop) and mystery show. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 614-464-0143. All Scripts are by Jerry and Tamra Francis. Additional details are available at www.mayhemmystery.com. So grab a group of friends, and make your reservations for one of our exciting evenings. Mayhem & Mystery is great for tours, corporate events, large gatherings, or just a night out. Shows change every two months, with each production having a different theme. To request a brochure, please send a mailing address to tamra@mayhemmystery.com. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/74953-mayhem-mystery-dinner-theatre-eighties-epologue-columbus/ Oh yes, it's Eighties Night. Against all odds, Jessie always hopes in one way or another to pull in a big crowd for the celebration at the Come Dancing Club. Jessie says, "There's always something there to remind me of the best of times." At this moment, Jessie hopes the Eighties will be it. But Jessie's former business partner knows there is something going on. It's inevitable; people are people, and only time will tell if Jessie's not going to take it or if this is the time to be starting over. One careless whisper causes them to go 'round and 'round until someone hits with their best shot. Who can it be now? Before you jump to any conclusions, the show must go on. You got it. Our lips are sealed until you solve the crime. Mayhem & Mystery Performances take place in and around the audience. The cast chooses several audience members for minor roles. Everyone tries to solve the crime and win a prize. Price includes dinner (bread, salad, select entrees, dessert, and coffee/tea/pop) and mystery show. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 614-464-0143. All Scripts are by Jerry and Tamra Francis. Additional details are available at www.mayhemmystery.com. So grab a group of friends, and make your reservations for one of our exciting evenings. Mayhem & Mystery is great for tours, corporate events, large gatherings, or just a night out. Shows change every two months, with each production having a different theme. To request a brochure, please send a mailing address to tamra@mayhemmystery.com. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/74958-mayhem-mystery-dinner-theatre-christmas-pageant-crisis-columbus/ The Glad Tidings Players perform a Christmas Pageant every year. Their claim to fame, so to speak, derives from the same two performers playing the lead roles for the last ten years. This year marks a record-breaking accomplishment for the most consecutive years with the same leads. But problems abound this year. The angels are on strike; the farmer who loans the animals sold his farm; the shepherds are allergic to hay; the stage manager is nuttier than a fruit cake; and the stable is condemned. Will the Glad Tidings Players present the Pageant and shine and bask in the glow of accomplishment, or will they have an epiphany as they mull over what to do next? You'll not want to miss this hilarious Holiday Who-done-it. Additional performances scheduled in Dayton on Wednesdays and Columbus on Thursdays in December. Mayhem & Mystery Performances take place in and around the audience. The cast chooses several audience members for minor roles. Everyone tries to solve the crime and win a prize. Price includes dinner (bread, salad, select entrees, dessert, and coffee/tea/pop) and mystery show. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 614-464-0143. All Scripts are by Jerry and Tamra Francis. Additional details are available at www.mayhemmystery.com. So grab a group of friends, and make your reservations for one of our exciting evenings. Mayhem & Mystery is great for tours, corporate events, large gatherings, or just a night out. Shows change every two months, with each production having a different theme. To request a brochure, please send a mailing address to tamra@mayhemmystery.com. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/75515-cocktails-at-the-conservatory/ Enjoy a full bar selection, featured cocktails, small plates and live music in the warmth of the Conservatory. View current exhibitions, the Chihuly collection and watch James Turrell's Light Raiment II illuminate the John F. Wolfe Palm House at dusk. 21 and over.