ProMusica Chamber Orchestra: Happy Birthday ProMusica!
Jan. 10-11
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
Featuring Peter Schickele’s 1994 commissioned work Thurber’s Dogs, with animation of James Thurber’s drawings, and pianist Yuja Wang. www.promusicacolumbus.org
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s Classical Season Opening Night
Jan. 10, 8 p.m.
Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St.
Kick off the season with music from Broadway, the Olympics and more, narrated by Senator John Glenn. www.columbussymphony.com
Franklin Park Conservatory’s Orchid Forest
Jan. 10-March 1
FPC, 1777 E. Broad St.
With thousands of bright pink, yellow, orange, lime green and purple blooms transforming the Pacific Island Water Garden. www.fpconservatory.org
Columbus Jazz Orchestra presents Motown & The Birth of Soul
Jan. 16-17, 8 p.m.
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
Starring award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum, the CJO relives the birth of soul, including work by Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross. www.jazzartsgroup.org
CAPA presents Magic Tree House: The Musical
Jan. 16-17
Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
Jack and Annie are restoring joy and magic to King Arthur’s kingdom. www.capa.com
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s An Evening of Big Band
Jan. 24, 8 p.m.
Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St.
Featuring musician and conductor Matt Catingub and hometown crooner Kristen Eubanks. www.columbussymphony.com
CAPA presents Ailey II
Jan 27, 8 p.m.
Capitol Theatre, Riffe Gallery, 77 S. High St.
Ailey II’s exceptional modern ballet merges the country’s best young talent with today’s most outstanding choreographers. www.capa.com
OSU Men’s Basketball vs. Michigan
Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Value City Arena, 555 Borror Dr.
Check out the Buckeyes take on That Team Up North on the court. www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com
CAPA presents Ballet Hispanico
January 31, 8 p.m.
Capitol Theatre, 77 S. High St.
For nearly 40 years, the 13 dancers of Ballet Hispanico have thrilled audiences worldwide with magnetic energy and vivacious choreography. www.capa.com
Broadway Across America – Columbus presents Spring Awakening
Feb. 3-8
Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
Broadway’s biggest Tony Award winning production in years, Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock ‘n’ roll. www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/columbus
BalletMet and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra present Jazz Moves Take 2
Feb. 5-8 and Feb. 11-14
Capitol Theatre, 77 S. High St.
Jointly presented by BalletMet and the Columbuz Jazz Orchestra, this mesmerizing fusion of dance and music is the perfect Valentine’s date. www.balletmet.org
CATCO presents Almost, Maine
Feb. 4-22
Studio 2 Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St.
In Almost, Maine, winters are fierce. But this particular winter, love is in the air and life will never be the same for many of Almost’s residents. Warm up your winter with this magical comedy just in time for Valentine’s Day. www.catco.org
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents the Kingston Trio
Feb. 13, 8 p.m.
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
Relive the “scotch and soda” moments of yesteryear with this ever-popular folk band. www.columbussymphony.com
Valentines by Candlelight
Feb. 13-14, 6:30-9 p.m.
Ohio Historical Center, 1982 Velma Ave.
Enjoy a meal, concert, poetry and more celebrating a time when the romantic Victorians invented Valentine’s Day. www.ohiohistory.org
Opera Columbus presents Turandot
Feb. 20 and 22
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
To win the fair maiden’s hand, eligible bachelors must pass the test of three riddles. If all three are answered correctly, Turandot is won. One wrong answer, however, and the penalty is death. www.operacolumbus.org
Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars
Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.
SPAGIO and Spagio Cellars, 1295 Grandview Ave.
An event to benefit The Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Program, including cuisine of world-renowned chefs flown in from across the country, and wine from premier vineyards. www.pleasureguild.org
CAPA presents Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Feb. 24, 8 p.m.
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
In a career that has spanned nearly 30 years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has recorded 40 albums. www.capa.com
SAVE THE DATE!
The Arnold Sports Festival 2009
March 6-8
Greater Columbus Convention Center; Veterans Memorial; Nationwide Arena; Ohio Expo Center
This year’s festival includes 37 events, including 11 Olympic sports and the new events of racewalking and fencing, with more than 17,000 athletes, 165,000 fitness enthusiasts and 650 exhibitors.
www.arnoldsportsfestival.com