Top Art events in the Columbus area | Sept. 3-10, 2017
Sept. 7
Lisa Oberlander
An American concert featuring musicians from all over the world. Enjoy the works of Copland and Bernstein — including a finale of Copland’s famous “Appalachain Spring” for chamber orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway. Free. music.columbusstate.edu
Sept. 8
Classic Albums Live- Pink Floyd
Classic Albums Live performs Pink Floyd’s most successful album entitled “Dark Side of the Moon.” 7:30 p.m. Heard Theatre, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway. $39. rivercenter.org
Sept. 9
Fountain City Slam Pizza and Poetry Workshop
Tawny Powell facilitates this workshop open to youth, ages 13 - 19. The workshop will explore voice, presentation and writing. Pizza and refreshments served to all participants. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Rd. Participants must RSVP via the museum’s website by Tuesday, September 5th at 5 p.m. to participate. Free. columbusmuseum.com
Sept. 10
American Guild of Organists Concert
Enjoy an afternoon of music played by members of the American Guild of Organists. 4 p.m. Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. Free. music.columbusstate.edu
Sept. 7-10
A Year with Frog and Toad
This charming tale of the beloved children’s literature characters Frog and Toad explores the theme that friendship is something that lasts throughout the seasons. Showtimes: 10 a.m. on Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 9, 10, and 2 p.m. Sept. 10. Riverside Theatre, Bay Avenue and 10th Street. $5-$10. theatre.columbusstate.edu
Upcoming
Sept. 16
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto
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
Ongoing
Martha Clippinger: ‘Hodge Podge Lodge’
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
Civic Spirit
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 September 3, 2017 at 5:20 AM with the headline "Top Art events in the Columbus area | Sept. 3-10, 2017."