Through June 9
The Columbus Museum presents “The Winslow
Homer in America” exhibition. All of Homer’s
most popular illustrations are included in this exhibition
of 125 wood engravings produced over
a period of nearly three decades. For more info
call 706.748.2562 ext. 210 or visit columbusmuseum.com.
Through august 11
The Columbus Museum presents “Center for Culture:
The Bradley Property and the Olmsted Gardens.”
This exhibition will provide a history of the
Museum and grounds and their role in the cultural
history of the city of Columbus. In addition to the
garden, the exhibition will explore the legacy of
businessman and philanthropist W.C. Bradley.
For more info visit
columbusmuseum.com or call 706.748.2562
ext. 210.
May 18 & 19
The Academy of Fine Arts presents Tangled at
RiverCenter. This story of Repunzel, the young girl
with magical golden hair and her quest to see the
floating lights. The jazz section of the production
will feature spectacular costumes and music as
the dancers pay tribute to our American heroes
and their service to our nation. For tickets or more
info call 706.561.8085.
May 19
The Weracoba/St. Elmo Preservation Society
will host its 17th annual Arts in the Park at the
Lakebottom Park Bandshell from noon-6 p.m. The
event will feature the works of area artists for sale
as well as performances by local musicians and
children’s entertainment. Take a picnic basket or
local vendors will be on hand to provide food and
drink. For more information call 706.324.2239 or
visit columbusartsinthepark.com.
May 29
Phenix City Parks and Recreation presents Mark
Farner in concert at the Phenix City Amphitheatre.
Farner is the original lead vocalist and lead guitarist
of Grand Funk Railroad with such hits as “I’m
Your Captain,” “Bad Time,” “Some Kind of Wonderful,”
“The Loco-Motion” and “Foot Stompin
Music.” Admission is $10. For more info contact
PC Parks and Rec. at 334.291.4719.
May 29 & 30
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts presents The
Addams Family, a musical comedy bringing to
spooky and spectacular life the darkly delirious
world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma,
Wednesday, Pugsley and of course, Lurch. To purchase
tickets call 1.888.332.5200 or visit the box
office at Broadway and 10th St. |
June 1
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts presents The
Jokers Wild Comedy Tour featuring Lavell Crawford
and Dominique. To purchase tickets call
1.888.332.5200 or visit the box office at Broadway
and 10th St.
June 8 & 9
Keep Columbus Beautiful holds a Tour of Gardens
featuring gardens in North Columbus and Midtown.
For more info call 706.653.4008.
June 8-22
The Columbus Artists’ Guild presents its 2013
Members Exhibition at the Illges Gallery in CSU’s
Corn Center, First Ave. and Dillingham St. Opening
reception and awards June 8, 6 to 8 p.m.
June 22
Columbus Hospice presents its annual Denim and
Diamonds Concert featuring The Band Perry at the
Columbus Civic Center. For tickets visit ticketmaster.
com or the Civic Center Box Office.
June 29
Phenix City Parks and Recreation presents “Legends
Tour” starring Pure Prarie League, Ambrosia,
Poco and Firefall at the Phenix City Amphitheatre.
These 4 bands had 40 top 40 hits between
them. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the
door. For more info contact PC Parks and Rec. at
334.291.4719. |
