Top Art events in the Columbus area | August 27-Sept. 3, 2017

Enjoy an afternoon of classical guitar performed by faculty member Andrew Zohn. 4 p.m. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway. Free. music.columbusstate.edu

A concert featuring guest artists, The Sundance Trio, performing works written for oboe, bassoon and piano. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. music.columbusstate.edu

The Columbus Museum presents local architect Neil P. Clark for a discussion about the museum’s latest exhibition, Common Grounds. Clark will discuss his experience adapting the South Commons for the 1996 Olympics, as well as discuss the future of this communal space. Noon-1:30 p.m. Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road. Free and complimentary lunch will be provided, but reservations are required. columbusmuseum.com

Lisa Oberlander is joined by faculty artists from the Schwob School of Music for a concert featuring American music by Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. http://music.columbusstate.edu/

The Columbus Symphony Orchestra opens their season with Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concert played by guest artist Yun-Chin Zhou. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. $5-$38. csoga.org

Martha Clippinger is a living artist from Columbus whose work is featured in this new exhibit of art inspired by the artists’ connection with the work of Alma Thomas and Eddie Owens Martin. Ongoing through November. Leebern Gallery, Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road. Free. columbusmuseum.com

Explore the emergence of local civic organizations after the Civil War through this exhibit utilizing the collections of the Columbus Museum and the Columbus State University Archives. Aug. 12- Jan. 21. Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road. Free. columbusmuseum.com

This story was originally published August 26, 2017 at 9:30 PM with the headline "Top Art events in the Columbus area | August 27-Sept. 3, 2017."