Special Events

• Learn to Dance the Charleston
  September 9, 2010 / Grandview Heights Public Library
  Learn the Charleston, a popular swing dance that originated in the 1920s, with Mark Calkins and Shannon Varner.
• George Strait & Reba
  September 9, 2010 / Nationwide Arena
  
• Sparks of Hope Book Signing and Launch Party with Linda Luft
  September 9, 2010 / M/I Homes New Home Sales Center at Easton
  Linder Wisler Luft, The Get Fired Up Expert, is known for effective, co-active coaching and experiential workshops-especially Vision Boarding. She has also earned a reputation for bring a passionate and powerful speaker. As president of Fireball Coaching and Consulting, her workshops and keynotes include empowering exercises to 'ignite your power, passion and purpose.
• Columbus Comedy Festival
  September 9-11, 2010 / Wild Goose Creative
  Only six months have passed since the first Columbus Comedy Festival, but it's time for more already! The Columbus Comedy Festival 1.5 takes place September 9-11. These three nights will feature some of Columbus' best comedians in a line-up of improv, sketch, stand-up, video, music, and more, including Columbus comedy mainstays like Monday Night Live, Columbus News InsideHer, and Comedy Revolver.
• Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Show
  September 9-13, 2010 / Ohio Expo Center
  
• From Field to Table
  September 10, 2010 / Franklin Park Conservatory
  From Field to Table celebrates Ohio's bountiful harvest. In its second year, From Field to Table is an al fresco dining experience like no other. The evening begins with garden-inspired appetizers and herb-infused cocktails on The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus at Franklin Park Conservatory. After the cocktail hour, guests will stroll through the park to arrive at inviting candlelit dinner tables in the Grand Mallway Gardens. As the sun sets, the lights of the James Turrell installation, Light Raiment II, will illuminate the John F. Wolfe Palm House, setting the stage for a magical dinner experience under the stars. The dinner menu will celebrate Ohio's finest seasonal ingredients presented by area farmers, gardeners and artisan producers and creatively prepared by Central Ohio's leading chefs.
• See You Thursday @ The Wild Goose Creative
  September 10, 2010 / Wild Goose Creative
  Local improv comedy troupe See You Thursday performs at the Wild Goose Creative.
• Men's Health Awareness Fundraiser featuring Kim Waters
  September 10, 2010 / Lincoln Theatre
  
• Thurber House Evening With Authors: Thrity Umrigar
  September 10, 2010 / Columbus Performing Arts Center
  Indian journalist and author Thrity Umrigar's new novel, The Weight of Heaven, explores the tragedy of a child's sudden death and its impact on the parents' relationship. Ellie and Frank Benton have lost their young son, and while they are struggling to overcome their grief, Frank's boss offers him the opportunity to oversee one of the company factories in a small Indian village.
• Jack Hanna's Fall Adventure Overnight
  September 10, 2010 / Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
  Jack invites your family to spend a fun-filled evening at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. You'll dine with Jack amongst the polar bears, then hold on to your seats as Jack and his animal friends regale your family in some of his wildest bear adventures to date! That night, you'll fall asleep snoring like a bear in one of our newest exhibits, the Battelle Ice Bear Outpost Interpretive Building.
• Old Hilliardfest
  September 10-11, 2010 / Downtown Hilliard
  In addition to live music, the event will feature a juried art fair featuring over 60 artisans and boast a wide variety of mediums including oil and watercolor paintings, sculptures, pottery and fine jewelry. Additional activities will include a car show, rides, games, great food and more!
• OWU Men's Soccer hosts the adidas-Fred Myers Invitational Tournament
  September 10-11, 2010 / Roy Rike Field, Ohio Wesleyan University
  
• Longaberger Heritage Days
  September 10-11, 2010 / Longaberger Homestead
  One of Longaberger's most anticipated events of the year, Heritage Days features baskets and so much more! Weave your own warm brown Heritage Days Basket. Let the kids can paint a piece of pottery, explore the Heritage Way, enjoy delicious fall festival food, live musical entertainment and of course enter to win prizes through games and give-aways.
• Hot Times Community Music & Arts Festival
  September 10-12, 2010 / Olde Towne East
  The Hot Times Music & Arts Festival is an independent, yearly, all volunteer, community arts and music festival, held in a large, grassy area with mature hardwood trees. The three-day event showcases local and nationally known professional musicians, dancers, poets, visual and performance artists.
• The Best Of Fall Home Show
  September 10-12, 2010 / Ohio Expo Center
  With more than 300 exhibits, attractions and events highlighting the very best there is for every area of your home, this year's show promises to be bigger and better than before.
• Ohio State University Football vs. Miami
  September 11, 2010 / Ohio Stadium
  
• Festifair Arts and Crafts Festival
  September 11, 2010 / Uptown Marysville
  Uptown Marysville comes alive when the streets are blocked off this day for over 80 artists and craft makers to display their wares for sale. In addition, there are concessions, games and live entertainment.
• PBJ & Jazz at Topiary Park - New Basics Brass Band
  September 11, 2010 / Topiary Park
  The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is pleased to return to the Topiary Park downtown for its second season of outdoor PBJ & Jazz concerts. PBJ & Jazz at the Topiary Park: Jazz for Kids and Families is a collaborative effort between JAG, Friends of the Topiary Park, Friends of the Library, and the Columbus Museum of Art. PBJ & Jazz concerts are 1-hour long interactive concerts designed to introduce jazz and American music to young children and their families. Featuring some of Columbus' finest musicians and ensembles, PBJ & Jazz concerts are hosted by former Columbus Music Hall owner and retired music educator Rebecca Ogden and are a great introduction to live music for the youngest audience member. PBJ & Jazz at the Topiary Park concerts are free and follow family storytime at 11:00 AM at the Main Library. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket. The noon concert will conclude with a hands-on art activity, from 1-2 p.m. presented by the Columbus Museum of Art.
• Columbus Discovery Tours
  September 11, 2010 / Columbus Historical Society
  Columbus Discovery Tours are a 1.5-2 hour, non-stop, air conditioned bus tour that will make you laugh and tuck away unique tidbits to share with family, friends, and visitors.
• Columbus GospelFest
  September 11, 2010 / Genoa Park
  The GospelFest features local and national artists, plus a Wellness Fair with free health screenings and a children's Edu-Fun Fest with music, face painting, games and more!