Upcoming events History
Short North Walking Tour
September 17, 2010 — March 30, 2012
North Market
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… (more)
Tours of the historic Kelton House Museum & Garden
March 20, 2011 — March 11, 2012
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… (more)
German Village Walking and Tasting Tour
June 25, 2011 — March 31, 2012
Schiller Park Community Center
German Village is Columbus' most historic and picturesque neighborhood, full of cobblestone streets lined with beautifully restored brick cottages and meticulously maintained gardens. Join us for our… (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)
The History and the Mystery
January 14, 2012 — April 8, 2012
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
A fire at Columbus City Hall in 1921 destroyed local records, creating gaps in the history of Franklin Park and the Conservatory. This new exhibition, researched and developed by Conservatory staff,… (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)
Archi-Journey, a bus tour that explores the history of the city from a seldom-seen perspective.
February 2, 2012 — March 18, 2012
Columbus Landmarks Foundation Bus Tour
Join us on Sunday March 4th, when we journey back through Columbus' history in the 30's and 40's to get in touch with the human side of the Great Depression and World War II. Join us again on our… (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)
Keeping America Informed: 150 Years of the U.S. Government Printing Office Exhibit/Presentation
February 21, 2012 — April 13, 2012
State Library of Ohio
Feb 1 - April 13, 2012 at the State Library of Ohio http://www.library.ohio.gov In 2011 the U.S. Government Printing Office celebrated its 150th anniversary. The year-long celebration included an… (more)
"Rainbow Over Texas" & "Heart of the Rio Grande"
February 23, 2012
Wexner Center Film/Video Theater
In Rainbow Over Texas Roy Rogers falls for an heiress (Dale Evans) posing as a runaway boy while visiting his home town with his band, the Sons of the Pioneers. (65 mins., 35mm) In Heart of the… (more)
Westin Parlor Talks
February 26, 2012 — March 25, 2012
The Westin Great Southern Hotel
Westin Parlor Talks on February 26, March 11 and March 25 are coffee and dessert lecture/receptions at the Westin/Great Southern Hotel. The February talk, led by Nathalie Wright, Columbus Landmarks… (more)
Red Desert
February 28, 2012
Wexner Center Film/Video Theater
Michelangelo Antonioni's panoramas of contemporary alienation were decade-defining artistic events. Red Desert, his first color film, is perhaps his most epochal. This provocative look at the… (more)
Old House DIY Masonry Repair Workshop
March 3, 2012
Currently vacant home
Have missing mortar on your old house? This Masonry Repair Workshop, hosted by Homeport and taught by Centennial Preservation Group, will cover the technique of re-pointing, as well as instruct… (more)
Four Score and Seven Years Ago
March 5, 2012
Lincoln Theatre
After escaping slavery in Georgia, life in Gettysburg is everything young Lemuel dreamed it would be. However, his ideas about the North and the South, as well as what it means to be a free man, are… (more)
Columbus Bicentennial Celebration
March 8, 2012
Grandview Heights Public Library
Celebrate Columbus's 200th anniversary! Join Jamie Greene from 200Columbus for a fascinating talk about our city's past, present and… (more)
Old House DIY: Investigating & Troubleshooting Workshop
March 10, 2012
Barack Recreation Center
A healthy house is a cost effective house. This workshop is designed to help home owners identify & resolve common maintenance problems. From the roof top to the foundation, learn to identify the… (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)
Old House DIY: Investigating & Troubleshooting Workshop
March 24, 2012
Gladden House
This workshop is designed to help home owners identify & resolve common maintenance problems. From the roof top to the foundation, learn to identify the warning signs before they become a more… (more)
Mamma Roma
March 27, 2012
Wexner Center Film/Video Theater
"For those who've never seen Magnani in her full glory, Mamma Roma provides a fine introduction to one of the most powerfully charismatic performers in the movies."-Dave Kehr "A great, great… (more)
