1. Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Masterworks 7: Porgy and Bess (Feb. 20-21)
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
Guest bass-baritone vocalist Kevin Deas joins the symphony for a night of the music of George Gershwin as part of the symphony’s American Roots Festival. http://www.columbussymphony.com
2. New Albany Symphony Orchestra presents Shall We Dance: An American Salute (Feb. 22, 3 p.m.)
Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany
The orchestra presents patriotic big-band favorites while amateur and professional dancers cut a rug onstage. http://www.newalbanysymphony.net
3. Mac Worthington: Urban Scrawls (Feb. 24 – March 27)
Dublin Arts Council gallery, 7125 Riverside Dr., Dublin
Abstract and expressionist cityscape paintings are the center of this exhibition of work by Columbus artist Mac Worthington, which also features abstract wall sculptures, outdoor installations, functional art and tabletop pieces. http://www.dublinarts.org
4. The Jefferson Series: New Albany Planners (Feb. 25, 7 p.m.)
Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany
PBS talk show host and journalist Charlie Rose leads a discussion on the founding of New Albany with some of the major players in it: Les Wexner, Jack Kessler, Gerald McCue, Laurie Olin, Jaque Robertson and Graham Wyatt. http://www.newalbanyfoundation.org
5. Working from Photographs (Feb. 26 – April 11)
Angela Meleca Gallery, 144 E. State St.
Artist and University of Cincinnati art professor Jordan Tate presents his latest collection of works. http://www.angelamelecagallery.com
