Top entertainment picks in the Columbus area | Nov. 5 - Nov. 12

Columbus State University students compete in concert for the coveted Concerto Finalist awards. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway. Free. music.columbusstate.edu

CSU celebrates the work of art students studying sculpture in this exhibition in the Fulcrum Gallery. This window gallery is open for viewing at all times. 1011 Broadway. Free. art.columbustate.edu

Tra Bouscaren opens a new show in the Illges Gallery. Opening event Nov. 7 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Illges Gallery 921 Front Ave. Free. art.columbusstate.edu

The Woodwind Chamber ensemble presents an evening concert. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. music.columbusstate.edu

Join the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for an evening of American music celebrating our veterans. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. $20-$38. Csoga.org or rivercenter.org

Dawn Williams Boyd, Renee Allen and Linda Camp host this Voices & Visions conversation about quilting and the fiber arts. 6-7:30 p.m. Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road. Columbusmuseum.com

Local artist Garry Pound hosts an art show featuring drawings of patrons at Fountain City Coffee. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Fountain City Coffee, 1007 Broadway.

The students of Kevin Whalen perform live at The Loft. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. The Loft, 1032 Broadway. Prices vary. Theloft.com or music.columbusstate.edu

Hymn tunes and music of Bach’s day will be presented in this pipe organ recital by Kristen Hansen. 6 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4700 Armour Road. Free. 706-322-5026.

The hit holiday musical about Buddy the Elf comes to Columbus. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. $57-$62. rivercenter.org

The Schwob String Chamber Orchestra live in concert. 4 p.m. RiverCenter, 900 Broadway. Free. music.columbusstate.edu

This story was originally published November 4, 2017 at 9:03 PM with the headline "Top entertainment picks in the Columbus area | Nov. 5 - Nov. 12."