Columbus area art events | November 27- December 4, 2016
Nov. 27
Fantasia
Third season “American Idol” winner will perform a number of her hits as part of her tour “The Definition Tour.” 7:30-9:30 p.m. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway. $59.50. rivercenter.org
Nov. 28
Music for Guitar and Voice
Columbus State University students from the guitar studio of Andrew Zohn and the voice studios of Kimberly Cone, Dian Lawler-Johnson and Michelle Debruyn will perform an event of songs. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. columbusstate.edu/music
Nov. 29
Trumpet Studio Recital
Members of Robert Murray’s trumpet studio will showcase classics and gems from across the broad spectrum of repertoire for the trumpet. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. columbusstate.edu/music
Nov. 30
Schwob Jazz Orchestra
Eighteen-piece large jazz ensemble under the direction of Kevin Whalen focuses on presenting the best in contemporary and classic big band music. Performs in an intimate supper club environment. The Loft, 1032 Broadway.
Nov. 30-Dec. 4
Jingle Aargh the Way
The “How I Became a Pirate” crew is back. Your favorite characters help solve a riddle to find the Christmas treasure. 9:30 and 11 a.m., Nov. 30; 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 1-2; 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3; and 2 p.m., Dec. 4. Free. CSU Riverside Theatre, 6 W. 10th St. $10/adults; $5/children. 706-507-8444
Dec. 1
Piano Studio Recital
International prize-winning students from all over the world perform masterworks of the piano repertoire. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. columbusstate.edu/music
Night of Lights
Kick-off the holiday season with Christmas music, hot chocolate and fireworks. 7:30-9 p.m. Phenix City Amphitheater, 508 Dillingham St. Free. 334-291-4719
Dec. 2-23
‘The Little Mermaid’
In the musical adaptation of Disney’s 1989 film, a curious young mermaid falls for a handsome human prince. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2-3, 8-10, 15-17, 21-23; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18. Springer Opera House, 103 10th St. springeroperahouse.org
Dec. 2
Broadway Ball
Celebrate CSU’s new dance program at this inaugural event featuring special guest and Tony Award Winner Ann Reinking. The event will also mark the official introduction of Karyn Tomczak, the Vicki Jiles Flanagan Distinguished Chair in Dance. RiverMill Event Centre, 3715 1st Ave. Prices vary. For more information call Kim Tucker at 706-507-8431.
CSO American Icons
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents a Pops Series concert honoring American Icons through the decades. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. $30-$38. csoga.org
Dec. 3-Dec. 4
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Presented by The Academy Dance Center, specially adapted for the dancers of the Academy’s Ensemble Company. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. University Hall, Columbus State University, 4225 University Ave. $15. academydancecenter.com
Dec. 3
Bi-City Annual Christmas Parade
Professional and handcrafted floats, marching units, antique cars, horses, clowns, schools, civic organizations and more. beginning on Colin Powell Parkway in Phenix City. The route goes down Broad Street in Phenix City, turns onto the 13th St. bridge and goes down Broadway ending on Ninth St. 10 a.m. Free. 334-291-4719
Dec. 4
CSU Philharmonic
World premier by student composer Andrew Markel, also featuring faculty composer James Ogburn’s “Compliments and Collisions,” an ethereal concerto for Soprano Saxophone and Orchestra. 4 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. columbusstate.edu/music
MCoE Army Holiday Concert
Fort Benning’s Manuever Center of Excellence Band Holiday Concert 4 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. rivercenter.org
This story was originally published November 26, 2016 at 2:54 PM with the headline "Columbus area art events | November 27- December 4, 2016."