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Top Columbus Events April 1- April 8 | Artbeat, Pollyanna, and Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin

The Bill Heard Theater.
The Bill Heard Theater.

APRIL

APRIL 1-22

Artbeat

The annual city-wide celebration of the arts. Runs through April 22 with special events sponsored by different organizations throughout the area. Columbus. Most events free. www.artbeatcolumbus.org

APRIL 2

Saxophone Studio Recital

The students in the Saxophone Studio perform a recital in Legacy Hall. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, Legacy Hall. Free. music.columbusstate.edu

APRIL 3

Clarinet Studio Recital

The students of Lisa Oberlander perform a clarinet studio recital in Legacy Hall. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, Legacy Hall. Free. music.columbusstate.edu

APRIL 5

Jonathan VanDyke: The Patient Eye

Visual and performing artist Jonathan VanDyke brings a durational performance, April 5–12, in which the artist will closely observe, over time, 16 handmade “everyday” quilts in the Galleria when the Museum is open to the public. In addition, the artist has also created paintings to appear alongside other Museum pieces he has curated into an exhibition. Through June 17. Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road. Free. columbusmuseum.com

Stephen Robinson, Guitar

Guest artist Stephen Robinson performs a concert of classical guitar repertoire. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, Legacy Hall. Free. music.columbusstate.edu

April 6

Hot Glass Date Night

Kelly Robertson of Calvary Glass teaches how to gather, heat, and shape molten glass into beautiful forms. The instructor will help you create a one-of-a-kind piece of art! No previous experience is required, and this session is available for beginner, intermediate, or advanced students. All items will need to be cooled over a 24 hour period and will be available for pick-up the next business day. Each time slot is limited to one twosome, ensuring dedicated instructor attention. Only one individual in each pair should register, as the fee includes both participants. 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. classes. 1251 Wynnton Road. $150/Members $175/Future Members register by April 2; Contact: Liliana Harrell edu@columbusmuseum.com or 706.748.2562 ext. 210.

APRIL 6-22

‘Pollyanna, The Musical’

Family Theatre opens Pollyanna April 6 at Family Theatre and runs for eight performances through April 21. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. on April 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 and 2:30 p.m. April 15 and 22. Theatre Annex of Rose Hill Baptist Church at 2100 Hamilton Road. $8 - $12. Online reservations can be made at www.familytheatre.org. Patrons can call 706-431-3752 to make a reservation or to reserve a table for larger groups.

APRIL 6-7

Regional Fate Symposium

The Regional Fate Symposium will be held at CSU’s Art campus this year. This year’s theme is Foundations: Retooling and Recontextualizing. Times vary. Corn Center for the Visual Arts, 921 Front Avenue. art.columbusstate.edu

APRIL 7

‘Made in MidTown’

This new art exhibit for Artbeat’s “Art is for Everyone” boasts a surprise theme and work from over 20 local artists and creatives. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The Chapman House, 1410 Wynnton Road. Free. www.midtowncolumbusga.com or www.artbeatcolumbus.org.

Strut the Hooch Parade

This fun and zany parade is a part of Artbeat’s “Art is for Everyone.” 9:30 a.m. Meet at the Springer Opera House. Free. https://www.facebook.com/events/400976670328992/

Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin

Classic Albums Live presents their final concert of the season featuring a live performance of the album ‘Led Zeppelin II.’ 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, Heard Theater. $39. Rivercenter.org

Oboe Studio Recital

Schwob School of Music presents an oboe studio recital. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, Studio Theater. Free. music.columbusstate.edu

APRIL 8

Schwob Contemporary Ensemble

Members of the Schwob Contemporary Ensemble perform works by modern composers. 4 p.m. RiverCenter, Studio Theater. Free. music.columbusstate.edu

Boris Abramov, Violin

Faculty artist Boris Abramov performs live in concert. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, Legacy Hall. Free. music.columbusstate.edu

This story was originally published March 31, 2018 at 7:00 PM with the headline "Top Columbus Events April 1- April 8 | Artbeat, Pollyanna, and Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin."

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