ToDo this April in arts: Wind orchestra and a contemporary ensemble
Music
Kaleidoscope Concert
The annual concert featuring 230 students offers a full spectrum of musical acts and showcases the school’s talent.
April 2, 7:30 p.m., Bill Heard Theater, RiverCenter. $20. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
Boris Abramov, Violin
Violinist Boris Abramov is joined by violinist Sergiu Schwartz and pianist Tatiana Muzanova in a concert of 20th century compositions.
April 3, 4 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
CSU Wind Orchestra
“Sacred and Secular” concert featuring works by Nelson, Bach and Orff.
April 4, 7:30 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
Zoran Jakovic, Viola
Faculty artist Zoran Jakovic performs Schubert and Hindemith.
April 6, 7:30 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
Frogtown Hollow Jam
The family-friendly annual bluegrass festival returns.
April 8-9, Woodruff Park. Prices vary. 706-596-0111 or uptowncolumbusga.com
Percussion Ensemble Concert
Student and faculty performance with works by Trueman, Crumb, Harrison and others.
April 9, 7:30 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
CSU Trombone Ensembles
Concert featuring works commissioned specifically for the group including several world premiers of new works.
April 10, 7:30 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
Guitar Chamber Recital
Chamber music concert featuring the students of Andrew Zohn and other members of the Schwob School of Music.
April 10, 4 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
CSU Contemporary Ensemble
This ensemble is comprised of the top students at CSU who are selected to perform new contemporary works.
April 11, 7:30 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
‘From the Stage: Oratorio, Opera, Operetta And Musical Theater’
The University Singers present an evening of music from staged productions.
April 12, 7:30 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
Woodwind Chamber Recital
Chamber music from all eras.
April 15, 7:30 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
‘The Pines Of Rome: Music Of Time And Place’
The CSO’s final concert of the season features music by Higdon, Respighi and Bartok.
April 16, 7:30 p.m. Heard Theater, RiverCenter. $30-$38. 706-256-3612 or rivercenter.org.
Organ And Friends
Faculty artists join Joseph Golden for an afternoon of music for organ and other instruments.
April 17, 4 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
Guitar And Flute Studios In Concert
Members of the guitar and flute studios perform duets.
April 18, 7:30 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
Clarinet Studio Recital
Students of Lisa Oberlander in concert.
April 21, 7:30 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
Symphony On The Sand
Outdoor orchestral concert on Robin Lake Beach.
April 23, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Ga. Prices vary. 877-686-7114 or callawaygardens.com
Double Reed Studios Recital
The oboe and bassoon studios of Susan Tomkiewicz and Ronald Wirt in concert.
April 23, 6 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
CSU Philharmonic
The ensemble’s final concert of the season featuring the Georgia premier of Chin’s new “Clarinet Concerto” with soloist Lisa Oberlander.
April 24, 4 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
Schwartz-Kobrin Duo
Sergiu Schwartz and Alexander Kobrin in concert.
April 25, 7:30 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
CSU Wind Orchestra And Wind Ensemble
“Portraits,” a picture of life through musical means.
April 28, 7:30 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter. Free. 706-649-7225 or rivercenter.org.
Schwob Jazz Ensemble
Big band music in a supper club setting.
April 29, 7-9 p.m. The Loft, 1032 Broadway. Prices vary. 706-596-8141 or theloft.com
Theater
‘Tartuffe’
Moliere’s comic masterpiece about a con artist posing as a man of God. Runs April 1-9, Riverside Theater, 901 Front Ave.
Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. April 1-2 and 7-9, and 2 p.m. April 3. $12-$17. 706-507-8444 or theater.columbusstate.edu
Metropolitan Opera Live Broadcast
See “Madama Butterfly” by Puccini live from the Met via a local movie theater. April 2, 12:55 p.m. Carmike 13 Hollywood Studios. Prices vary. carmike.com.
The Illusionists
The best-selling magic show in Broadway history brings their new show “Witness the Impossible” to the RiverCenter.
April 5, 7:30 p.m. Heard Theater, RiverCenter. $49.50-$59.50. 706-256-3612 or rivercenter.org.
‘Mother of Rain’
Based on the novel by local author Karen Spears Zacharias and adapted for the stage by Paul Pierce. Opens April 7 and runs through April 17. McClure Theater, Springer Opera House.
Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. April 7-9 and 14-16, and 2:30 p.m. April 17. $17-$37. 706-327-3688 or springeroperahouse.org
‘The Who’s Tommy’
A new musical based on The Who’s 1969 rock concept album that shares a story of hope and healing. Opens April 28 and runs through May 15, Springer Opera House.
Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. April 28-30 and May 5-7 and 12-14, and 2:30 p.m. May 15. $20-$45. 706-327-3688 or springeroperahouse.org
‘42nd Street’
The famous Broadway family-friendly classic features some of the most iconic tap ensemble numbers in history.
April 30, 7:30 p.m. Heard Theater, RiverCenter. $44.50-$54.50. 706-256-3612 or rivercenter.org.
Fine Art
Artbeat
The sixth annual event includes 45 art events spanning several weeks.
March 28-April 9. Locations and prices vary. www.artbeatcolumbus.org.
Let There Be Art
Annual fundraiser for the Columbus Museum spanning several days and encompassing several events.
April 15-19, Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road. Prices vary. 706-748-2562 or columbusmuseum.com
Art Makes You Smart
A new exhibition from the Bo Bartlett Center Residency Program featuring work from students in seven local schools.
5-7 p.m. April 21, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. Free. www.coa.columbusstate.edu/thebobartlettcenter/
Discover Silk Painting with Rene Shoemaker
Study the craft of silk painting with Rene Shoemaker in this hands on workshop.
April 30, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road. $35 member and $45 for non-members. Register by April 25. 706-748-2562 or columbusmuseum.com
Meet Me at the Museum
Learn about the work of Burgoyne A. Dillar and Richard Anuszkiewicz from docent Harry Lindsey.
April 26, 12:20-12:40 p.m. Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road. Free. 706-748-2562 or columbusmuseum.com
Outdoor Events
Market Days On Broadway Opening Day
Columbus’ beloved market opens for the 2016 season. 1100, 1000, 900 blocks of Broadway and RiverCenter Lawn.
April 2, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 706-596-0111 or uptowncolumbusga.com
Georgia Made Beer And Wine Festival
Don’t miss this beer and wine festival featuring products made solely in Georgia.
April 12, The Park at 11th and Bay. Prices vary. 706-596-0111 or uptowncolumbusga.com
This story was originally published March 25, 2016 at 11:30 AM with the headline "ToDo this April in arts: Wind orchestra and a contemporary ensemble."