Upcoming events Museums
Adventure: Valley of the Unknown
November 3, 2010 — December 30, 2012
COSI Columbus
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… (more)
Columbus Views
November 18, 2011 — March 11, 2012
Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Views celebrates the Bicentennial of the City of Columbus. The exhibition, drawn primarily from CMA's collection, gathers works by artists such as George Bellows, Emerson Burkhart, Edmund… (more)
Selections from the Hill Collection of American Walking Sticks
November 18, 2011 — March 11, 2012
Columbus Museum of Art
The collection of American walking sticks belonging to Pam and Tim Hill of Birmingham, Michigan is one of the finest of its kind in the country and a significant number of these fascinating works… (more)
CITYSCAPES YESTERYEAR: Past & Present
December 30, 2011 — March 10, 2012
Elijah Pierce Gallery
CITYSCAPES YESTERYEAR: Watercolors by Harvey Gilliam January 12, 2012 - March 10, 2012 Opening Reception: Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 6:00 p.m. ELIJAH PIERCE GALLERY The King Arts Complex, in… (more)
February Family Films: "Books - to - Movies"
December 30, 2011 — February 23, 2012
The Pythian Theater
February Family Films: "African American Books - to - Movies" Thursdays on February 4, 9, 16 & 23, 2012, 6:00 p.m. PYTHIAN THEATER Films: Imitation of Life 2/2/12 This community event is… (more)
Exhibit: Global Textile Trades
January 11, 2012 — February 11, 2012
Gladys Keller Snowden Galleries
Global Textile Trades is an exhibition that explores the aspects of the meaning of the word 'trade' as it relates to clothing and textile objects. 'Trade' is both a verb, as in "to make an exchange"… (more)
Currents: Latifa Echakhch
January 13, 2012 — April 1, 2012
Columbus Museum of Art
In 2012, CMA will continue our Currents series of exhibitions with a project by Moroccan-born artist Latifa Echakhch. Currents: Latifa Echakhch takes its cue from CMA's Philip J. and Suzanne… (more)
Columbus Cartoonists: A Bicentennial Celebration
January 23, 2012 — April 27, 2012
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
An extraordinary number of notable cartoonists have lived, worked or been educated in Columbus, Ohio. In honor of the two hundredth anniversary of the city's founding, this exhibition features… (more)
100 Years of Art: Celebrating Columbus' Legacy
January 26, 2012 — April 15, 2012
Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery
The Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery will present 100 Years of Art: Celebrating Columbus' Legacy from January 26 - April 15, 2012. Curated by Melissa Wolfe from the Columbus Museum of Art, 100 Years… (more)
RACE: Are We So Different?
January 28, 2012 — May 6, 2012
COSI Columbus
Looking through the lens of history, science and personal experience, the RACE Exhibit at COSI explores differences among people and explains the realities of race. Told through Interactive exhibit… (more)
Denison Museum Spring 2012 Exhibitions
January 28, 2012 — March 25, 2012
Denison Museum
The Denison Museum will be opening this January with two exhibitions: "China Modern: Designing Popular Culture 1910-1970" China Modern: Designing 20th Century Popular Culture presents an in depth… (more)
Denison Museum Spring 2012 Exhibitions
February 2, 2012 — March 22, 2012
Denison Museum
The Denison Museum will be opening this January with two exhibitions: "China Modern: Designing Popular Culture 1910-1970" China Modern: Designing 20th Century Popular Culture presents an in depth… (more)
200Columbus Family Weekend
February 11, 2012 — February 12, 2012
COSI Columbus
COSI celebrates Columbus, Ohio's bicentennial by exploring what life was like when Columbus was founded. Interact with science and technology from the 1800's, play games and activities from that era,… (more)
February Family Films: "Books - to - Movies"
February 16, 2012 — February 17, 2012
The Pythian Theater
Thursdays, February 2, 9, & 16 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 25 - 2:00 p.m. Children's Matinees on Thursday, February 9 & 16, 2012 - 10 a.m. PYTHIAN THEATER The February Family Film Series will… (more)
Modernity and Mobility: Chinese Women in Popular Culture since 1910s
February 16, 2012
Black Box Space, Burke Hall
Public Lecture by Dr. Ping Yang Dr. Ping Yang is Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Denison University. Her research focuses on cultural representation, identity… (more)
Jazz on the Avenue: The Gene Walker Experience
February 17, 2012 — March 10, 2012
Barbara R. Nicholson Auditorium
Friday, February 17, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. NICHOLSON AUDITORIUM Honoring one of Columbus' Jazz legends, we present the Gene Walker Experience. The Gene Walker Big Band, comprised of local jazz greats,… (more)
Denison Museum Book Club
February 18, 2012
Denison Museum
Denison Museum Book Club will discuss "Life and Death in Shanghai" (1986) by Nien Cheng. ISBN-10: 014010870X ISBN-13: 978-0140108705 For more information about the book club or for more… (more)
Denison Museum Family Day
March 3, 2012
Denison Museum
Denison Museum is planning another family friendly event for central Ohio residents to participate in! Please join us this spring for a fun-filled day of exhibition tours, scavenger hunt, and… (more)
Jazz on the Avenue: A Soulful Night of Keys (3 generations)
March 10, 2012
The Pythian Theater
Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. PYTHIAN THEATER "A Soulful Night of Keys" (3 Generations) will feature three jazz piano giants, Brian Jackson, Mark Adams, and Lonnie Liston Smith. Join us for… (more)
Rhythmic Uprising
March 29, 2012
The Pythian Theater
Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. PYTHIAN THEATER Rhythmic Uprising is a documentary that shows how the transformative powers of Afro-Brazilian performing arts are used to fight racism and… (more)
