Special Events

• Exhibit: Rosa Parks, The Power of One
  February 1-29, 2012 / Ohio Statehouse
  K-third grade student art exhibit sponsored by COTA. The exhibit is the students' artistic expression of how they would change things for the better.
• BalletMet, Jazz Arts Group and WOSU present Jazz Moves Columbus
  February 2-12, 2012 / Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center
  In conjunction with WOSU Public Media's "Columbus Neighborhoods" series, the CJO and BalletMet celebrate life in Columbus through a synthesis of music, movement and imagery. From gospel to Motown, jazz to classical ballet, Jazz Moves Columbus will commemorate the city's heritage with two of its artistic treasures. The original "Jazz Moves" won the Greater Columbus Arts Council's Artistic Excellence Award and was called "groundbreaking" by the Columbus Dispatch. Experience the multi-arts event 200 years in the making!
• The Woodworking and D.I.Y. Shows
  February 3-5, 2012 / Ohio Expo Center
  Where woodworkers and D.I.Y.'ers in-the-know go for the latest in tools and education. Find an incredible assortment of hand, power, and standing tools and accessories from local and national exhibitors along with more than 100 FREE classes and seminars on cabinetmaking, finishing, furniture making, turning, and more.
• Share Your Heart with the Columbus Symphony
  February 3-5, 2012 / The Capital Club
  The Women's Association of the Columbus Symphony will present, Share Your Heart with the CSO, a Valentine dinner and pre-concert benefit featuring pianist Richard Lopez. Maestro Jean-Marie Zeitouni will lead us in a champagne toast.
• Home Brewing
  February 5, 2012 / Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
  Harness the power of yeast to make mead, hard cider, beer, and wine. Taste samples and start a half-gallon batch of hard cider or mead to take home. Pre-registration required.
• Ohio State University Women's Basketball vs. Wisconsin
  February 6, 2012 / Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center
  
• Culinary Class: Asian Hot Pots
  February 7, 2012 / Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
  Learn how to make a popular East Asian winter meal, consisting of simmering pots of stock served with a variety of meats, vegetables, and noodles which are added to the pot and cooked at the table. Pre-registration required.
• Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey vs. Minnesota Wild
  February 7, 2012 / Nationwide Arena
  
• Ohio State University Men's Basketball vs. Purdue
  February 7, 2012 / Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center
  
• Broadway Across America: Blue Man Group
  February 7-12, 2012 / Palace Theatre
  Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds the show as "One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged." E! Entertainment News exclaims, "Blue Man Group is what every live performance aspires to be." Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures. This unique experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else, guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget
• CAPA: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
  February 8, 2012 / Southern Theatre
  For more than 40 years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiment of Christian gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that has touched a worldwide audience representing every corner of the religious, cultural, and ethnic landscape. Their musical efforts over the past four decades have garnered praise and accolades within the recording industry, but also solidified their identity as a cultural force to be reckoned with.
• Victorian Tea: Valentine Tea
  February 8, 2012 / Kelton House Museum & Garden
  Throughout the year, the Kelton House offers Victorian-inspired teas with a tasteful sampling of savories and sweets reminiscent of 19th century ladies' get-togethers. The menu for each Tea is different, but is always accompanied by traditional Earl Grey tea. Each Tea also includes a short educational program that usually reflects either the season or an object from the Kelton House Museum collection. Don't be disappointed make your reservations early.
• Koritha Mitchell, Author, Speaks about Living with Lynching in America
  February 8, 2012 / The Wellington School
  Koritha Mitchell is a literary historian and cultural critic. She specializes in African American literature, racial violence throughout U.S. literature and culture, and black drama and performance. She examines how texts, both written and performed, have helped terrorized families and communities survive and thrive. She is author of, Living with Lynching: African American Lynching Plays, Performance, and Citizenship, 1890-1930. Currently an associate professor of English at Ohio State University, Dr. Mitchell earned her Ph.D. at the University of Maryland-College Park, and her research has been supported by the Ford Foundation and the American Association of University Women.
• Camelot Cellars Winer 1 Year Anniversary Bash
  February 8, 2012 / Camelot Cellars Winery
  Come to Camelot Cellars Winery to celebrate our one year Anniversary Bash. The evening's free celebration will include complimentary appetizers, $2 off all glasses of wine, a Swag Bag for each guest of gifts from local Short North businesses as well as an opportunity to win a $200 gift certificate towards crafting your very own wine at Camelot Cellars. Complimentary valet service will be provided for guests. It was one year ago that Camelot Cellars came back under local ownership. In the past year, new owner, Janine Aquino has done much to revitalize Camelot Cellars, including a total renovation, revamping of the Wine Bar menu, new offerings, re-branding and getting Camelot Cellars wines out into the local market at various local stores and restaurants. It has been an award-winning year after Janine submitted wines winning over 30 different awards, including five Gold Medals.
• Kick Off: WELD Women's Leadership Development Series
  February 8, 2012 / Fawcett Center
  WELD is excited to introduce its first ever Leadership Development Series. The series will be delivered in five of our monthly programs in 2012. The series will be kicked off this month and will focus on four key leadership competencies successful women leaders must exhibit. Each of the four remaining programs in the series will focus on one of these four competencies, and some of central Ohio's most successful women know for exhibiting these competencies will be featured as speakers.
• February Family Films: The Great Debaters
  February 9, 2012 / The King Arts Complex
  
• Hear & Now at The MAC: Claire Holden Rothman
  February 9, 2012 / Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington
  In collaboration with the Worthington Public Libraries, The MAC presents a new book reading series; Hear & Now @ The MAC. There will be a meet the author reception preceding each reading. Claire Holden Rothman is a Montreal writer. After early training as a lawyer, she taught college literature, and creative writing at McGill University. Her short fiction has appeared in numerous literary periodicals
• February Family Films: The Shawshank Redemption
  February 9, 2012 / The King Arts Complex
  February Family Films series on: African American Books to Movies.
• Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey vs. Dallas Stars
  February 9, 2012 / Nationwide Arena
  
• Columbus Sports, Vacation & Boat Show
  February 9-12, 2012 / Ohio Expo Center
  Central Ohio's largest and most exclusive display of boats, marine accessories, marine services, personal watercraft, Campers, RVs and ATVS, vacation destinations, fishing guides and resorts, hunting outfitters, fishing tackle and outdoor equipment in two big buildings.