Upcoming events in the Columbus/Central Ohio area http://www.columbusarts.com/ Thu, 23 May 2013 19:26:57 +0100 Ohio Event Finder (http://ohioeventfinder.com) http://www.columbusarts.com/events/76928-salsa-fever-fridays/ Enjoy the remodeled Upper Lounge at La Fogata Grill with an elegant atmosphere and the best Latin dance music. As usual, we will cater to all your dancing needs, so please e-mail us your music requests in advance. Featuring the best in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-cha and more... 8pm-10pm: Salsa, Merengue and Bachata dance lesson. The cost is $10 which includes the cover charge for the whole night. 10pm: Open dancing - $7 cover. Ages 18 and up. Valet parking available. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/79426-private-lesson-for-2-on-or-off-the-potters-wheel/ Call to schedule a private lesson for two on or off the potter's wheel. You can make and decorate your pieces in one visit. We will fire, clear glaze and fire again, work can be picked up in about two weeks. $95 includes instruction, materials, firing, glazing, up to 3 hours of studio time, and memories that will last a lifetime. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/79456-free-throw-fridays/ No experience necessary! Call to reserve a wheel, come in and throw. $40 per person includes instruction, materials, firing, & 3 hours of studio time. You can decorate your work with colored slips when you are done throwing. When the work is dry we will fire it, put clear glaze on everything and fire again to a higher temperature. BYOB. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/79960-hands-feet-in-clay-at-clayspace/ Call to schedule a time to bring your kids to clayspace & put their hands in clay. $40 for 4 tiles, suitable for framing. Handprints can also be made into a plate or platter. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/81749-beginning-ballet-for-adults/ EVERY OTHER TUESDAY at FEVERHEAD 1199 Goodale Blvd. Columbus, OH 43204 $10 / class no experience needed socks or ballet shoes recommended loose clothing (no ballet attire required) class will include conditioning exercises as well as ballet fundamentals. instructor: coco loupe http://www.columbusarts.com/events/81914-teen-time-fridays-at-clayspace/ Every Friday from 4-6 pm Bring your ideas & your friends to clayspace and be creative with clay. Clayspace artists are on hand to provide inspiration and instruction. We will have new ideas every week or help you with you original creations. A great way to start the weekend! Call to reserve a spot, $35 per person. Call to reserve your spot! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/82360-beginning-modern-technique-4-adults/ This class is open to all who want to learn the basics of modern dance technique. By taking this class you will get: An understanding of basic dance vocabulary. Comprehension of movement phrases. The ability to move with an increased awareness of time, space and weight. Increase your rhythmic clarity. Move efficiently without harm to the body. Experience diversity and creativity in the improvisational process. Basically we are going to have fun moving around the warehouse at Feverhead. This class meets the opposite Tuesday from the Beginner Ballet class. Taught by Nicole Garlando. $10 / class no experience needed socks/bare feet recommended loose clothing (event photo by Mania Pothorski) http://www.columbusarts.com/events/84577-argentine-tango-in-columbus-ohio/ Genuine Argentine Tango lessons on Wednesdays and Saturdays 8pm at DENNEY HALL Lobby, 108 N Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210 Lessons open for all, no affiliation with Ohio State is assumed. Updates and more info at http://atco.osu.edu, http://atcotango.blogspot.com, and http://tangoosu.blogspot.com/ http://www.columbusarts.com/events/84700-summer-solstice-celebration-niatm-dance-jam/ Bring your friends...Be a part of creating an annual Summer Solstice ritual. Experience your body's rhythm, naturally! Celebrate the sun on the longest day of the year by moving and dancing to music, and connect to your own body's rhythm (led by local *Nia™ teachers). Learn how to move in a way that feels good to your body, mind, spirit, AND nature! In honor of the Summer Solstice we will connect to the earth, sky and air we breathe! Rain or Shine! We will dance outside, weather permitting! Light refreshments available by donation. Feel free to bring water to keep hydrated; wear comfy clothes that make you feel good, and bring your own drum or noise maker, if desired! Expect to laugh, have fun, move, sweat, and listen to your own body's needs! Let the longest day of the year, be the new beginning for you to move naturally in your body! 7:00pm Introductions 7:30pm Warm-up & Get Moving 8:30 pm Cool Down & Reflection *Please visit www.NiaNow.com for information regarding Nia™, a unique fusion of healing, dance and martial arts movements to an eclectic mix of music; designed for everybody! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/84911-figure-drawing/ This is a casual figure drawing group for everyone (as long as you're over 18). It costs $7 per night. We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 7-9, please contact Beth at beth@wildgoosecreative.com for more info. Visit the event page at http://tinyurl.com/2aerm4n Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56679712593&ref=ts http://www.columbusarts.com/events/84912-figure-drawing-2/ This is a casual figure drawing group for everyone (as long as you're over 18). It costs $7 per night. We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 7-9, please contact August at august@wildgoosecreative.com for more info. Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56679712593&ref=ts http://www.columbusarts.com/events/85391-hip-hop-happiness/ Taught by Nicole Garlando for beginners and all levels of movers. Learn hip hop and b-boy techniques, mixed w stretch, improvisation, kickin music, and ridiculous fun. WEDNESDAYS 7:30-9pm at FEVERHEAD 1199 Goodale Blvd. Columbus, OH 43212 http://feverhead.com $10 per class. Drop-ins welcomed. Comfy clothes and bare feet. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/85868-columbus-customer-service-excellence-workshop/ We are pleased to highlight representatives from leading organizations that are recognized specifically for their superior customer service. Who Should Attend? This workshop is for all employees in your organization--whether you interact directly with customers or lead a team within your organization, you are responsible for the customer experience. Allow experts to train, motivate, inspire, coach and provide valuable takeaways for you and your team to employ immediately as you focus on the importance of superior customer service for 2 full days. Our Day 1 presenter, Jason Young has been called a "rare breed" when it comes to developing leaders and customer service initiatives. As a former senior-level manager at Southwest Airlines, Jason learned the value of a successful workplace culture. During his 10-years with the airline consistently rated No. 1 in customer service and employee satisfaction, he was a key driver in creating and developing the company's innovative training programs for its successful leadership and customer service culture that have become renowned in the business world today. Capturing the innovative strategies and tactics he created at Southwest Airlines, Jason offers insights and practical information that can be implemented immediately. YOU WILL GAIN: -Inspiration from Top Experts - Knowledge on how you can deliver the best customer experience - Tools for immediate implementation - Effective Strategies from experts - Advice tailored to you and your industry We will be closing our workshop with an exciting Panel Discussion where experts both local to Jacksonville and from around the country will be available to discuss hot topics and answer your individual questions. Event Glide will provide each participant with a certificate of participation as well as the opportunity to receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Bring your team to this event! Call us to ask about special group discounts. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/85875-columbus-enhancing-athletic-performance-strength-agility-nutrition-workshop/ Event Glide is proud to announce the addition of Enhancing Athletic Performance: Strength, Agility & Nutrition to the newest events within the Event Glide Success Series. This two day workshop will create an invaluable resource for fitness professionals both regionally and nationally through the experience and presentations of some of the most highly respected and sought-after fitness professionals in the industry. The vision is to provide the best in performance education for strength coaches, rehab therapists, and fitness professionals. Our goal is to create the foremost event in the area of performance training in the nation. Each attendee should leave with a passion to implement the strategies or training methodologies discussed at the event. More importantly each attendee should be equipped with an actionable plan to implement the strategies and methodologies presented within their own current programming. YOU WILL GAIN: -Proven practices within strength training -Cutting edge speed and agility training -Insights on nutritional importance and best practices -Application of rehabilitation/corrective exercise Speakers will include Joe Dowdell, Wil Fleming, Mike Johnston, Robert dos Remedios, and Dr. Mike Roussell. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86726-2013-castle-arts-affair/ This juried show includes artwork from local and regional artists, fully benefiting the Delaware County Cultural Arts Center. PREVIEW PARTY: Thursday Nov. 7th: 6pm - 9pm - This elegant opening, which includes entertainment and hors d'oeuvres, gives patrons a chance to see and purchase handmade art in every style and media in every price range. Reservations are required - contact 740-369-2787 for tickets. Order early, tickets are limited! OPEN SHOPPING HOURS: Nov. 8: 4pm - 8pm Nov. 9: 9am - 4pm Nov. 10: noon - 4pm Unique, handmade gifts Free admission & gift wrapping Free children's art activities Handicap accessible Attention Artists: If you wish to exhibit your work, please visit our website www.artscastle.org or contact us at castleartsaffair@gmail.com. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86770-art-in-the-garden/ Arter Residence/Garden; 1424/1426 Bryden Rd., Columbus Join GCAC and local artists of all ages (yes, kids are welcome) for an evening of creativity set in the lovely garden of Mr. Jim Arter. Lush greens, shade trees, flowers and visual delights abound in this amazing, serene, outdoor setting. Whether you are a visual artist or performing artist, the space will help inspire your senses and soothe your soul. Bring your art supplies and a towel or cushion on which to sit. This is an outdoor evening session, please plan accordingly. Refreshments and bug spray will be provided. RSVP to Ruby Harper at rharper@gcac.org by June 18 to attend this event. Walk-ins welcome. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86883-2013-columbus-arts-festival/ The 2013 Columbus Arts Festival presented by Time Warner Cable will take place at the downtown Riverfront on June 7, 8 & 9. The Riverfront will be transformed into a stunning outdoor art gallery as the nation's top artists display their work and attract art enthusiasts from all over the country. In addition to hosting more than 230 nationally acclaimed artists, the Festival will feature fantastic gourmet fare from some of the city's finest local restaurants, live music, hands-on art activities and more-there's something for everyone! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87166-summer-camp-at-helping-hands-center-camp-hhc/ Camp HHC is looking for kids who want to have fun between the ages of 2 1/2 and 12. Helping Hands Center for Special Needs is a non-profit school and therapy center with a mission to provide educational and therapeutic services for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Summer Camp is an extension of the academic-year school program and is facilitated by HHC teachers and therapists. Weekly camp activities include: arts and crafts, physical fitness and outdoor play; social skills development; water play; academic review; special weekly themes and guests; and, lots of fun! Typical peer students are welcome. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87198-mid-ohio-fiber-fair-2/ Over 35 vendors from around the region offer the finest in yarns, fiber, and fiber arts tools and supplies. Not crafty? Many vendors also offer beautiful hats, shawls, socks, and gifts. Classes in knitting, crochet, felting, and other fiber arts skills are offered. Win a basket of fiber arts goodies in the raffle benefitting the Licking County Food Pantry Network. Admission is $3, 10 and under is free. Plenty of free parking is available. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87221-carol-schar-watercolors/ August 4-31: Carol Schar, watercolors Opening Reception: Sunday, August 4, 2-4 p.m. View the exhibit any time the Visitors Center is open, M-F 9-4, Sat. 10-2 and Sun. 12-3. Upcoming events in the Columbus/Central Ohio area http://www.columbusarts.com/ Thu, 23 May 2013 19:26:57 +0100 Ohio Event Finder (http://ohioeventfinder.com) http://www.columbusarts.com/events/76928-salsa-fever-fridays/ Enjoy the remodeled Upper Lounge at La Fogata Grill with an elegant atmosphere and the best Latin dance music. As usual, we will cater to all your dancing needs, so please e-mail us your music requests in advance. Featuring the best in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-cha and more... 8pm-10pm: Salsa, Merengue and Bachata dance lesson. The cost is $10 which includes the cover charge for the whole night. 10pm: Open dancing - $7 cover. Ages 18 and up. Valet parking available. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/79426-private-lesson-for-2-on-or-off-the-potters-wheel/ Call to schedule a private lesson for two on or off the potter's wheel. You can make and decorate your pieces in one visit. We will fire, clear glaze and fire again, work can be picked up in about two weeks. $95 includes instruction, materials, firing, glazing, up to 3 hours of studio time, and memories that will last a lifetime. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/79456-free-throw-fridays/ No experience necessary! Call to reserve a wheel, come in and throw. $40 per person includes instruction, materials, firing, & 3 hours of studio time. You can decorate your work with colored slips when you are done throwing. When the work is dry we will fire it, put clear glaze on everything and fire again to a higher temperature. BYOB. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/79960-hands-feet-in-clay-at-clayspace/ Call to schedule a time to bring your kids to clayspace & put their hands in clay. $40 for 4 tiles, suitable for framing. Handprints can also be made into a plate or platter. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/81749-beginning-ballet-for-adults/ EVERY OTHER TUESDAY at FEVERHEAD 1199 Goodale Blvd. Columbus, OH 43204 $10 / class no experience needed socks or ballet shoes recommended loose clothing (no ballet attire required) class will include conditioning exercises as well as ballet fundamentals. instructor: coco loupe http://www.columbusarts.com/events/81914-teen-time-fridays-at-clayspace/ Every Friday from 4-6 pm Bring your ideas & your friends to clayspace and be creative with clay. Clayspace artists are on hand to provide inspiration and instruction. We will have new ideas every week or help you with you original creations. A great way to start the weekend! Call to reserve a spot, $35 per person. Call to reserve your spot! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/82360-beginning-modern-technique-4-adults/ This class is open to all who want to learn the basics of modern dance technique. By taking this class you will get: An understanding of basic dance vocabulary. Comprehension of movement phrases. The ability to move with an increased awareness of time, space and weight. Increase your rhythmic clarity. Move efficiently without harm to the body. Experience diversity and creativity in the improvisational process. Basically we are going to have fun moving around the warehouse at Feverhead. This class meets the opposite Tuesday from the Beginner Ballet class. Taught by Nicole Garlando. $10 / class no experience needed socks/bare feet recommended loose clothing (event photo by Mania Pothorski) http://www.columbusarts.com/events/84577-argentine-tango-in-columbus-ohio/ Genuine Argentine Tango lessons on Wednesdays and Saturdays 8pm at DENNEY HALL Lobby, 108 N Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210 Lessons open for all, no affiliation with Ohio State is assumed. Updates and more info at http://atco.osu.edu, http://atcotango.blogspot.com, and http://tangoosu.blogspot.com/ http://www.columbusarts.com/events/84700-summer-solstice-celebration-niatm-dance-jam/ Bring your friends...Be a part of creating an annual Summer Solstice ritual. Experience your body's rhythm, naturally! Celebrate the sun on the longest day of the year by moving and dancing to music, and connect to your own body's rhythm (led by local *Nia™ teachers). Learn how to move in a way that feels good to your body, mind, spirit, AND nature! In honor of the Summer Solstice we will connect to the earth, sky and air we breathe! Rain or Shine! We will dance outside, weather permitting! Light refreshments available by donation. Feel free to bring water to keep hydrated; wear comfy clothes that make you feel good, and bring your own drum or noise maker, if desired! Expect to laugh, have fun, move, sweat, and listen to your own body's needs! Let the longest day of the year, be the new beginning for you to move naturally in your body! 7:00pm Introductions 7:30pm Warm-up & Get Moving 8:30 pm Cool Down & Reflection *Please visit www.NiaNow.com for information regarding Nia™, a unique fusion of healing, dance and martial arts movements to an eclectic mix of music; designed for everybody! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/84911-figure-drawing/ This is a casual figure drawing group for everyone (as long as you're over 18). It costs $7 per night. We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 7-9, please contact Beth at beth@wildgoosecreative.com for more info. Visit the event page at http://tinyurl.com/2aerm4n Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56679712593&ref=ts http://www.columbusarts.com/events/84912-figure-drawing-2/ This is a casual figure drawing group for everyone (as long as you're over 18). It costs $7 per night. We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 7-9, please contact August at august@wildgoosecreative.com for more info. Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56679712593&ref=ts http://www.columbusarts.com/events/85391-hip-hop-happiness/ Taught by Nicole Garlando for beginners and all levels of movers. Learn hip hop and b-boy techniques, mixed w stretch, improvisation, kickin music, and ridiculous fun. WEDNESDAYS 7:30-9pm at FEVERHEAD 1199 Goodale Blvd. Columbus, OH 43212 http://feverhead.com $10 per class. Drop-ins welcomed. Comfy clothes and bare feet. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/85868-columbus-customer-service-excellence-workshop/ We are pleased to highlight representatives from leading organizations that are recognized specifically for their superior customer service. Who Should Attend? This workshop is for all employees in your organization--whether you interact directly with customers or lead a team within your organization, you are responsible for the customer experience. Allow experts to train, motivate, inspire, coach and provide valuable takeaways for you and your team to employ immediately as you focus on the importance of superior customer service for 2 full days. Our Day 1 presenter, Jason Young has been called a "rare breed" when it comes to developing leaders and customer service initiatives. As a former senior-level manager at Southwest Airlines, Jason learned the value of a successful workplace culture. During his 10-years with the airline consistently rated No. 1 in customer service and employee satisfaction, he was a key driver in creating and developing the company's innovative training programs for its successful leadership and customer service culture that have become renowned in the business world today. Capturing the innovative strategies and tactics he created at Southwest Airlines, Jason offers insights and practical information that can be implemented immediately. YOU WILL GAIN: -Inspiration from Top Experts - Knowledge on how you can deliver the best customer experience - Tools for immediate implementation - Effective Strategies from experts - Advice tailored to you and your industry We will be closing our workshop with an exciting Panel Discussion where experts both local to Jacksonville and from around the country will be available to discuss hot topics and answer your individual questions. Event Glide will provide each participant with a certificate of participation as well as the opportunity to receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Bring your team to this event! Call us to ask about special group discounts. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/85875-columbus-enhancing-athletic-performance-strength-agility-nutrition-workshop/ Event Glide is proud to announce the addition of Enhancing Athletic Performance: Strength, Agility & Nutrition to the newest events within the Event Glide Success Series. This two day workshop will create an invaluable resource for fitness professionals both regionally and nationally through the experience and presentations of some of the most highly respected and sought-after fitness professionals in the industry. The vision is to provide the best in performance education for strength coaches, rehab therapists, and fitness professionals. Our goal is to create the foremost event in the area of performance training in the nation. Each attendee should leave with a passion to implement the strategies or training methodologies discussed at the event. More importantly each attendee should be equipped with an actionable plan to implement the strategies and methodologies presented within their own current programming. YOU WILL GAIN: -Proven practices within strength training -Cutting edge speed and agility training -Insights on nutritional importance and best practices -Application of rehabilitation/corrective exercise Speakers will include Joe Dowdell, Wil Fleming, Mike Johnston, Robert dos Remedios, and Dr. Mike Roussell. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86726-2013-castle-arts-affair/ This juried show includes artwork from local and regional artists, fully benefiting the Delaware County Cultural Arts Center. PREVIEW PARTY: Thursday Nov. 7th: 6pm - 9pm - This elegant opening, which includes entertainment and hors d'oeuvres, gives patrons a chance to see and purchase handmade art in every style and media in every price range. Reservations are required - contact 740-369-2787 for tickets. Order early, tickets are limited! OPEN SHOPPING HOURS: Nov. 8: 4pm - 8pm Nov. 9: 9am - 4pm Nov. 10: noon - 4pm Unique, handmade gifts Free admission & gift wrapping Free children's art activities Handicap accessible Attention Artists: If you wish to exhibit your work, please visit our website www.artscastle.org or contact us at castleartsaffair@gmail.com. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86770-art-in-the-garden/ Arter Residence/Garden; 1424/1426 Bryden Rd., Columbus Join GCAC and local artists of all ages (yes, kids are welcome) for an evening of creativity set in the lovely garden of Mr. Jim Arter. Lush greens, shade trees, flowers and visual delights abound in this amazing, serene, outdoor setting. Whether you are a visual artist or performing artist, the space will help inspire your senses and soothe your soul. Bring your art supplies and a towel or cushion on which to sit. This is an outdoor evening session, please plan accordingly. Refreshments and bug spray will be provided. RSVP to Ruby Harper at rharper@gcac.org by June 18 to attend this event. Walk-ins welcome. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/86883-2013-columbus-arts-festival/ The 2013 Columbus Arts Festival presented by Time Warner Cable will take place at the downtown Riverfront on June 7, 8 & 9. The Riverfront will be transformed into a stunning outdoor art gallery as the nation's top artists display their work and attract art enthusiasts from all over the country. In addition to hosting more than 230 nationally acclaimed artists, the Festival will feature fantastic gourmet fare from some of the city's finest local restaurants, live music, hands-on art activities and more-there's something for everyone! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87166-summer-camp-at-helping-hands-center-camp-hhc/ Camp HHC is looking for kids who want to have fun between the ages of 2 1/2 and 12. Helping Hands Center for Special Needs is a non-profit school and therapy center with a mission to provide educational and therapeutic services for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Summer Camp is an extension of the academic-year school program and is facilitated by HHC teachers and therapists. Weekly camp activities include: arts and crafts, physical fitness and outdoor play; social skills development; water play; academic review; special weekly themes and guests; and, lots of fun! Typical peer students are welcome. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87198-mid-ohio-fiber-fair-2/ Over 35 vendors from around the region offer the finest in yarns, fiber, and fiber arts tools and supplies. Not crafty? Many vendors also offer beautiful hats, shawls, socks, and gifts. Classes in knitting, crochet, felting, and other fiber arts skills are offered. Win a basket of fiber arts goodies in the raffle benefitting the Licking County Food Pantry Network. Admission is $3, 10 and under is free. Plenty of free parking is available. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/87221-carol-schar-watercolors/ August 4-31: Carol Schar, watercolors Opening Reception: Sunday, August 4, 2-4 p.m. View the exhibit any time the Visitors Center is open, M-F 9-4, Sat. 10-2 and Sun. 12-3.