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BalletMet's The Nutcracker
Columbus Jazz Orchestra presents Home for the Holidays
Dec. 1-4
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
Singer, actor and Broadway performer Carly Thomas Smith joins the Columbus Jazz Orchestra for the holiday performance in its 2016-17 Swingin’ with the CJO series. www.jazzartsgroup.org
Columbus Winterfair
Dec. 2-4
Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th St.
A massive array of American-made arts and crafts fills the Ohio Expo Center for this annual holiday sale. www.winterfair.org
Randall L. Schieber
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops
Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Pops
Dec. 2-4
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
The Columbus Symphony Chorus, the Columbus Children’s Choir and BalletMet join the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for its annual performance of holiday favorites. www.columbussymphony.com
CCAD Art Fair
Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Columbus College of Art and Design, 60 Cleveland Ave.
Hand-crafted jewelry, paintings, ceramics and more by CCAD students are for sale, with all proceeds going directly to the artists. www.ccad.edu
A Portable Theatre presents Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!)
Dec. 6-20
Multiple venues
Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and How the Grinch Stole Christmas are all part of this mishmash of Yuletide shows, with performances in Clintonville, Dublin, east Columbus and northwest Columbus. www.aportabletheatre.com
ProMusica presents Messiah Side-by-Side Sing-Along
Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
Audience members join church choirs and orchestra members for selections from Handel’s “Messiah.” www.promusicacolumbus.org
CAPA presents Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2016
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CAPA presents Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2016
Dec. 9, 8 p.m.
Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
Saxophonist Dave Koz brings special guests Jonathan Butler, Kenny Lattimore and Valerie Simpson to town for his usual Christmas season performance. www.capa.com
Columbus Dance Theatre presents Matchgirl
Dec. 9-10
Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.
Columbus Dance Theatre brings its annual ballet production of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale back for a 17th year. www.columbusdancetheatre.com
Dane Terry: Bird in the House
Dec. 9-10, 8 p.m.
Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St.
Pianist and performance artist Dane Terry performs his one-man show for a hometown audience, exploring themes of childhood, coming of age and coming out. www.wexarts.org
The New Albany Children's Ballet presents The Nutcracker
New Albany Children’s Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker
Dec. 9-11
Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany
The student dancers of the New Albany Ballet Company put on their annual production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. www.newalbanyballet.com
Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus presents Joy! Set the Earth Aglow
Dec. 9-11
King Avenue United Methodist Church, 299 King Ave.; Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2480 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.
Sights, sounds and songs that ensure the holiday season remains special are the cornerstones of the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus’ annual production. www.cgmc.com
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BalletMet presents The Nutcracker
BalletMet presents The Nutcracker
Dec. 9-24
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
It’s not the Christmas season without BalletMet’s annual production of the archetypical holiday ballet, Tchaikovsky’s tale of young Clara’s foray into a world of imagination. www.balletmet.org
Rick Buchanan
ProMusica presents Christmas Oratorio
ProMusica presents Christmas Oratorio
Dec. 10-11
Worthington United Methodist Church, 600 High St.; Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
Guest sopranos Kathrin Danzmayr and Peggy Kriha Dye and the Lancaster Chorale join ProMusica for a series of seasonal selections, anchored by Saint-Saens’ “Christmas Oratorio.” www.promusicacolumbus.org
New Albany Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Spectacular
Dec. 17-18
Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany
Holiday favorites suggested by musicians and community members alike make up this program. The Dec. 17 performance is a sensory-friendly show designed for younger audiences. www.newalbanysymphony.net
Mannheim Steamroller
Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m.
Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
The new age musical ensemble known for its Christmas music visits for a seasonal performance. www.capa.com
CAPA presents Jim Brickman: Comfort & Joy
CAPA presents Jim Brickman: Comfort & Joy
Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
Pianist extraordinaire Jim Brickman has been putting on holiday shows for more than 20 years, bringing holiday classics, modern favorites and new original songs. www.capa.com
Cirque Dream Holidaze
Dec. 22-24
Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
From reindeer and gingerbread men to acrobatics and illusions, this costume-filled extravaganza is a massive celebration of the holidays. www.cirqueproductions.com
Harlem Globetrotters
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The Harlem Globetrotters
Dec. 29, 2 and 7 p.m.
Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr.
The renowned basketball show-offs – including Columbus native Zeus McClurkin – bring their act back to town for a doubleheader against beleaguered opponents the Washington Generals. www.schottensteincenter.com
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Dec. 29, 4 and 8 p.m.
Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.
As part of its platinum anniversary tour, popular progressive rock outfit Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings its The Ghosts of Christmas Eve rock opera to Columbus. www.nationwidearena.com
Jazz Arts Group presents Swingin’ in the New Year with Byron Stripling
Dec. 29, 8 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.
The 2016-17 Jazz Arts Group Presents series continues with a New Year show featuring Jazz Arts Group Artistic Director Byron Stripling and a group of guest artists. www.jazzartsgroup.org
