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CAPA Celebrates Black History Month with Great Shows

by Jason BlantonFebruary 3, 2010 Theater

CAPA Celebrates Black History Month with Dreamgirls, Porgy & Bess, Ailey II, Dance Africa, and A Song for Coretta.
DREAMGIRLS – The musical sensation live on stage
Tuesday, February 16 – Sunday, February 21
Palace Theatre
Direct from the world famous Apollo Theater in New York City, a brand new, sensational stage production of DREAMGIRLS comes to Columbus! Full [...]

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AMA February Luncheon: “Annual Super Big Game Ad Review”

by Michele SavoldiFebruary 3, 2010 Columbus

Each year, the finest AMA marketing minds in central Ohio converge to review, rate, discuss and laugh at the best and worst commercials from the Big Game. It’s the biggest TV ad day of the year and the AMA promises the commentary and company will be worth the price of admission!
The luncheon will be moderated [...]

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February The Unofficial Month of Nonprofit Bowling Events

by Michele SavoldiFebruary 1, 2010 Columbus

STRIKE!
February must be bowling month at least for local nonprofit organizations! Why not, it’s too cold to be outside and bowling makes for a fun time and an even better fundraiser.
There is still time to grab a team, support one of your favorite causes and have a good time!
Here are some bowling fundraisers for Columbus [...]

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BalletMet Columbus Collects Donations for Haiti Recovery

by Michele SavoldiJanuary 29, 2010 Columbus

BalletMet Columbus is doing its part to aid in the Haiti recovery efforts and you can participate!
BalletMet Columbus has announced that it will give all donations made at A Time to Dance Liturgical Dance Showcase 7:00 p.m. January 30th to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development fund. While the showcase, held at the [...]

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Cabin Fever? Take A Walk (Indoors) and Stroll For Epilepsy

by Michele SavoldiJanuary 28, 2010 Columbus

This weekend you can take a walk, and not in the cold! We found the perfect opportunity to get out of the house, get some exercise and take part in making a difference for those affected by Epilepsy.
The 7th Annual Stroll for Epilepsy raises awareness and funds for the Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio.  Their [...]

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Is Columbus one of the nation’s top arts destinations?

by cherylharrisonJanuary 27, 2010 Columbus

Do you think Columbus is one of the top destinations for art? I do! And apparently so does American Style Magazine, because Columbus is listed as one of large cities for favorite U.S. destination for contemporary art! Our neighbors to the north and south – Cincinatti and Cleveland – are nominated in the mid-size city [...]

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Kidzapalooza @ Veterans Memorial

by Jason BlantonJanuary 25, 2010 Family

Magicians, jugglers, games, rides and more. Tickets go on sale the first week of January at all Central Ohio Meijer stores.
Please note: Information for the calendar of events is gathered from multiple community sources. Experience Columbus is not responsible for the accuracy and content of information. Times, dates and locations are subject to change.

Kidzapalooza
Dates: January [...]

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Available Light Theatre: Pride & Prejudice – Extended Performances

by cherylharrisonJanuary 20, 2010 Theater

Available Light Theater is adding two shows to its remaining run of Daniel Elihu Kramer’s adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. The world-premiere of this telling of Pride & Prejudice stays true to the popular love story, but its narrative is interrupted and helped along by a number of modern voices, many of whom come to [...]

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Columbus Hope For Haiti

by Michele SavoldiJanuary 19, 2010 Columbus

Columbus media personalities put their competitive microphones down and come together for an entire day to raise money for the Red Cross and Haiti.
This one-day event takes place:
Thursday, January 21st
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Ohio Historical Society
1982 Velma Avenue (I-71 & 17th Avenue)

Media participants include:

WBNS 10TV
ABC 6
NBC 4
Fox 28
Dispatch
610 WTVN
97.9 WNCI
92.3 WCOL
96.3 WLVQ
97.1 [...]

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The 39 Steps -Palace Theater

by Jason BlantonJanuary 16, 2010 Theater
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Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have THE 39 STEPS, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This 2-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast [...]

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