Upcoming events in the Columbus/Central Ohio area http://www.columbusarts.com/ Mon, 20 May 2013 15:17:36 +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/81744-solebrate-2/ "Solebrate" the good times that summer brings to life with friends, and the best in food, drink and music. Don't be left in the shade, step out into the rays... join the fun-in-the-sun crowd with Central Ohio's premier event that officially launches summer! Ahhhh...the sights, the sounds, the tastes and fun that summer brings....nothing better! Solebrate, Ohio's newest event celebrates the summer solstice and the beginning of the season that sizzles with friends and family. Hilliard plays host to this grand summer launch party that will offer culinary delights from premier central Ohio restaurants, delicious brewed and fermented elixirs from craft and regional brewhouses, wineries and distillers, and in the background, the sweet sounds from known local and regional bands and performers from many genres, featured on multiple stages. Additionally, live cooking, food and ice sculpture demos, and a Sum'R Kids Corner, provide for plenty of entertainment, participation and make-n-take fun. This ticketed event, presented both indoors and out, offers food and entertainment for the entire family in a comfortable, casual and safe, easy-to-access central Ohio location, featuring plenty of on-site parking. Destination Hilliard and the City of Hilliard are pleased to present this event to our local residents and out-of-town guests. For more information: www.solebrate.com Solebrate!... the event that launches your 'summer in the fun'... 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/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/83558-a-midsummer-nights-dream-5/ Shakespeare's classic tale comes to life in this full-length ballet set to Henry Purcell's The Faery Queen. Carpe Diem String Quartet and some of the region's most noted singers and Renaissance musicians will accompany this world premiere choreographed by Tim Veach. The Company brings this beautiful and frolicsome tale of love, mistaken identity, jealousy, and joy to life at the Lincoln Theatre for three performances. Some 80 students from the professional School of Columbus Dance Theatre will join the Company delighting audiences as dancing flowers, enchanted creatures, nymphs, and more. Beautiful live music, stunning dancing, spectacular costumes by designer Elizabeth Hopkin, and Tim Veach's theatrical choreography that always delights the audiences of Columbus Dance Theatre; all offer an amazing visual feast for the end of this landmark Season. CDT thanks Grandview Mercantile for their support of A Midsummer Night's Dream. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/84577-argentine-tango-in-columbus-ohio/ Genuine Argentine Tango lessons on Fridays 8pm at the Ohio Union Dance Room 2, basement of 1739 N High St., Columbus, OH 43210. Lessons open for all, no affiliation with Ohio State is assumed. $15 per night or $50 for the sequence Aug. 31 to Oct. 6. More info at http://atcotango.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/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/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/88160-hedwig-and-the-angry-inch/ Short North Stage is bringing the 2012 BroadwayWorld Boston Winner for Best Musical, Best Actor, and Best Actress to Columbus, after a SOLD OUT Boston engagement and and this bitch is ready to rock your androgynous socks off. Since its original Off-Broadway production in 1999, this award-winning rock musical has taken the world by storm and achieved a cult status in the vein of Rocky Horror and Reefer Madness. Join Hedwig at OBERON for a night of hilarious and heartbreaking storytelling mixed with hard-hitting rock. With text by John Cameron Mitchell and an electrifying score by Stephen Trask, come experience the glam-rock event that will leave your head banging harder, your heart beating faster, and your soul loving stronger. Produced in Boston by Rose Tinted Productions under Artistic Director Edward Carignan and Executive Producer Ben Skinner. ​ http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88348-2013-upper-arlington-labor-day-arts-festival/ Celebrate the arts at Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival, Central Ohio's premier one-day blind-juried arts festival showcasing nearly 200 fine art and fine craft artists from all over the country in a free alfresco interactive art space. The festival is hosted by the City of Upper Arlington's Cultural Arts Division and presented by Farmers Citizens Bank. In addition to the variety of artist's booths, the festival will showcase a hands on art activities area, two dozen food vendors, and live performances all day. Come out and experience the arts this Labor Day! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88369-an-evening-of-latin-flavor/ Enjoy a night out at the Conservatory complete with live salsa music, tequila tastings, and Latin-inspired food and drinks. Guest bartender Cris Dehlavi of M will be making her signature, hand-crafted cocktails. Salsa lessons, Latin dance performances, and live music provided by JC Entertainment. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88546-totem-by-cirque-du-soleil/ TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science and legend TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88690-rhythm-on-the-river-presents-balletmet-columbus-2/ Columbus Recreation and Parks Department welcomes BalletMet Columbus to Bicentennial Park for a free performance on Friday, August 30 at 8 p.m. as part of the Rhythm on the River performance series. The nighttime sky on the Scioto Mile is the perfect backdrop for an evening of exhilarating dance as the talented dancers of BalletMet Columbus kick off Labor Day Weekend! BalletMet Columbus, renowned for its versatility and innovative repertory, ranks among the nation's largest dance companies, and its Dance Academy ranks among the largest dance-training centers. Since its inception in 1978, BalletMet has added 157 company premieres to its repertoire and produced 129 world premieres. It has also developed DanceReach, a series of educational and outreach programs that serve nearly 35,000 people annually. Through DanceReach, up to 70 scholarships are awarded each year give access to talented youth, many from minority and underserved groups, who cannot otherwise participate. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88753-oppart-series-taxes-for-artists-what-you-should-know/ Presented by Joseph Popp, CPA; Rea & Associates May 28, 7:30p - 9:00p Jazz Academy, 760 East Long Street, 4th Flr Conf Rm There's a lot more to being an artist than creating art - especially from a tax perspective. Do you have to file a return? Are you classifying your income and expenses appropriately? Are you getting all of the deductions you could, like for supplies, mileage, advertising and training? Do you face any potential employment tax issues? In this presentation, Mark will teach artists and art students about the "business" of being an artist. Join Joseph Popp, CPA; Rea & Associates, for this informative session. Please RSVP to attend this event rharper@gcac.org. Walk-ins welcome, space allowing. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88854-festival-latino-2013/ This free, two-day event will offer children's activities, food, dance, and music from the heart of Latin America. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88872-african-rhythms-in-paint-act-2-by-suzanne-accetta/ Homeport Gallery is welcoming Suzanne Accetta back with her body of work, African Rhythms in Paint, Act 2. Come help us celebrate the opening of the exhibit! Stop by for art, light refreshments, and the chance to chat with the artist! Opening Reception: Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Date: Friday, May 17, 2013 Closing Reception: Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Location: 779 E Long St (next to the Lincoln Theatre) If you cannot make it out for the reception, the exhibit will be up through July 7th. Suzanne Accetta has been drawing and painting for over thirty-five years. Accetta's paintings are exhibited regionally, nationally and internationally in public, private and corporate collections as well as juried exhibitions. In May 2011, her series African Rhythms in Paint was the inaugural exhibition for the new Homeport Gallery at the Lincoln Theatre. Accetta was featured in Columbus Monthly, American Artist Magazine, Watercolorpainting.com and in the book The Complete Colored Pencil Book. Her biography is included in Who's Who In American Art. Recently, Accetta was selected to appear in two publications; The Best Of Worldwide Watermedia and The Best Of America Portraits And Figures. Presently she works primarily in watercolor and in all her art, she tries to emphasize character, expression and feeling. Calvin J. Goodman wrote in the July, 1989 issue of American Artist Magazine, "Accetta tries to employ some narrative elements in every painting. She is a keen student of faces and human anatomy. As a result, her work shows great empathy for her subjects." Accetta is a much sought after lecturer, demonstrator, juror, and teacher. She has illustrated children's books for Continental Press and teaches drawing and painting at Otterbein University in the Department of Theatre and Dance. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88940-nicoles-thank-you-all-goodbye-for-now-much-love-party-show/ I leave June 5 and I'll be gone 'til September!!! So - I'm throwing this shindig to thank all of you for the inspiration, the time, the collaboration, the friendship. I'll hang my artwork, share some of my video and writings, and do a few dances with some of my favorite collaborators. I'd love for you to stop-in to share in the hang-out and intermittently see some performances: *a showing by the intro to modern for adults class *the next iteration of 'timelines' by noah demland with dance improvisation by tmbd/2 dancers *a duet by counterfeit madison *my newest work with jeff fouch and eve hermann - a deeper exploration into reality-making and consciousness - based on my recent columbus dances fellowship piece. Bring Yo Own beer/wine/flask and I hope to see all of your faces there for squeezing!! Thanks and take care, N Upcoming events in the Columbus/Central Ohio area http://www.columbusarts.com/ Mon, 20 May 2013 15:17:36 +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/81744-solebrate-2/ "Solebrate" the good times that summer brings to life with friends, and the best in food, drink and music. Don't be left in the shade, step out into the rays... join the fun-in-the-sun crowd with Central Ohio's premier event that officially launches summer! Ahhhh...the sights, the sounds, the tastes and fun that summer brings....nothing better! Solebrate, Ohio's newest event celebrates the summer solstice and the beginning of the season that sizzles with friends and family. Hilliard plays host to this grand summer launch party that will offer culinary delights from premier central Ohio restaurants, delicious brewed and fermented elixirs from craft and regional brewhouses, wineries and distillers, and in the background, the sweet sounds from known local and regional bands and performers from many genres, featured on multiple stages. Additionally, live cooking, food and ice sculpture demos, and a Sum'R Kids Corner, provide for plenty of entertainment, participation and make-n-take fun. This ticketed event, presented both indoors and out, offers food and entertainment for the entire family in a comfortable, casual and safe, easy-to-access central Ohio location, featuring plenty of on-site parking. Destination Hilliard and the City of Hilliard are pleased to present this event to our local residents and out-of-town guests. For more information: www.solebrate.com Solebrate!... the event that launches your 'summer in the fun'... 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/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/83558-a-midsummer-nights-dream-5/ Shakespeare's classic tale comes to life in this full-length ballet set to Henry Purcell's The Faery Queen. Carpe Diem String Quartet and some of the region's most noted singers and Renaissance musicians will accompany this world premiere choreographed by Tim Veach. The Company brings this beautiful and frolicsome tale of love, mistaken identity, jealousy, and joy to life at the Lincoln Theatre for three performances. Some 80 students from the professional School of Columbus Dance Theatre will join the Company delighting audiences as dancing flowers, enchanted creatures, nymphs, and more. Beautiful live music, stunning dancing, spectacular costumes by designer Elizabeth Hopkin, and Tim Veach's theatrical choreography that always delights the audiences of Columbus Dance Theatre; all offer an amazing visual feast for the end of this landmark Season. CDT thanks Grandview Mercantile for their support of A Midsummer Night's Dream. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/84577-argentine-tango-in-columbus-ohio/ Genuine Argentine Tango lessons on Fridays 8pm at the Ohio Union Dance Room 2, basement of 1739 N High St., Columbus, OH 43210. Lessons open for all, no affiliation with Ohio State is assumed. $15 per night or $50 for the sequence Aug. 31 to Oct. 6. More info at http://atcotango.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/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/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/88160-hedwig-and-the-angry-inch/ Short North Stage is bringing the 2012 BroadwayWorld Boston Winner for Best Musical, Best Actor, and Best Actress to Columbus, after a SOLD OUT Boston engagement and and this bitch is ready to rock your androgynous socks off. Since its original Off-Broadway production in 1999, this award-winning rock musical has taken the world by storm and achieved a cult status in the vein of Rocky Horror and Reefer Madness. Join Hedwig at OBERON for a night of hilarious and heartbreaking storytelling mixed with hard-hitting rock. With text by John Cameron Mitchell and an electrifying score by Stephen Trask, come experience the glam-rock event that will leave your head banging harder, your heart beating faster, and your soul loving stronger. Produced in Boston by Rose Tinted Productions under Artistic Director Edward Carignan and Executive Producer Ben Skinner. ​ http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88348-2013-upper-arlington-labor-day-arts-festival/ Celebrate the arts at Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival, Central Ohio's premier one-day blind-juried arts festival showcasing nearly 200 fine art and fine craft artists from all over the country in a free alfresco interactive art space. The festival is hosted by the City of Upper Arlington's Cultural Arts Division and presented by Farmers Citizens Bank. In addition to the variety of artist's booths, the festival will showcase a hands on art activities area, two dozen food vendors, and live performances all day. Come out and experience the arts this Labor Day! http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88369-an-evening-of-latin-flavor/ Enjoy a night out at the Conservatory complete with live salsa music, tequila tastings, and Latin-inspired food and drinks. Guest bartender Cris Dehlavi of M will be making her signature, hand-crafted cocktails. Salsa lessons, Latin dance performances, and live music provided by JC Entertainment. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88546-totem-by-cirque-du-soleil/ TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science and legend TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88690-rhythm-on-the-river-presents-balletmet-columbus-2/ Columbus Recreation and Parks Department welcomes BalletMet Columbus to Bicentennial Park for a free performance on Friday, August 30 at 8 p.m. as part of the Rhythm on the River performance series. The nighttime sky on the Scioto Mile is the perfect backdrop for an evening of exhilarating dance as the talented dancers of BalletMet Columbus kick off Labor Day Weekend! BalletMet Columbus, renowned for its versatility and innovative repertory, ranks among the nation's largest dance companies, and its Dance Academy ranks among the largest dance-training centers. Since its inception in 1978, BalletMet has added 157 company premieres to its repertoire and produced 129 world premieres. It has also developed DanceReach, a series of educational and outreach programs that serve nearly 35,000 people annually. Through DanceReach, up to 70 scholarships are awarded each year give access to talented youth, many from minority and underserved groups, who cannot otherwise participate. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88753-oppart-series-taxes-for-artists-what-you-should-know/ Presented by Joseph Popp, CPA; Rea & Associates May 28, 7:30p - 9:00p Jazz Academy, 760 East Long Street, 4th Flr Conf Rm There's a lot more to being an artist than creating art - especially from a tax perspective. Do you have to file a return? Are you classifying your income and expenses appropriately? Are you getting all of the deductions you could, like for supplies, mileage, advertising and training? Do you face any potential employment tax issues? In this presentation, Mark will teach artists and art students about the "business" of being an artist. Join Joseph Popp, CPA; Rea & Associates, for this informative session. Please RSVP to attend this event rharper@gcac.org. Walk-ins welcome, space allowing. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88854-festival-latino-2013/ This free, two-day event will offer children's activities, food, dance, and music from the heart of Latin America. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88872-african-rhythms-in-paint-act-2-by-suzanne-accetta/ Homeport Gallery is welcoming Suzanne Accetta back with her body of work, African Rhythms in Paint, Act 2. Come help us celebrate the opening of the exhibit! Stop by for art, light refreshments, and the chance to chat with the artist! Opening Reception: Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Date: Friday, May 17, 2013 Closing Reception: Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Location: 779 E Long St (next to the Lincoln Theatre) If you cannot make it out for the reception, the exhibit will be up through July 7th. Suzanne Accetta has been drawing and painting for over thirty-five years. Accetta's paintings are exhibited regionally, nationally and internationally in public, private and corporate collections as well as juried exhibitions. In May 2011, her series African Rhythms in Paint was the inaugural exhibition for the new Homeport Gallery at the Lincoln Theatre. Accetta was featured in Columbus Monthly, American Artist Magazine, Watercolorpainting.com and in the book The Complete Colored Pencil Book. Her biography is included in Who's Who In American Art. Recently, Accetta was selected to appear in two publications; The Best Of Worldwide Watermedia and The Best Of America Portraits And Figures. Presently she works primarily in watercolor and in all her art, she tries to emphasize character, expression and feeling. Calvin J. Goodman wrote in the July, 1989 issue of American Artist Magazine, "Accetta tries to employ some narrative elements in every painting. She is a keen student of faces and human anatomy. As a result, her work shows great empathy for her subjects." Accetta is a much sought after lecturer, demonstrator, juror, and teacher. She has illustrated children's books for Continental Press and teaches drawing and painting at Otterbein University in the Department of Theatre and Dance. http://www.columbusarts.com/events/88940-nicoles-thank-you-all-goodbye-for-now-much-love-party-show/ I leave June 5 and I'll be gone 'til September!!! So - I'm throwing this shindig to thank all of you for the inspiration, the time, the collaboration, the friendship. I'll hang my artwork, share some of my video and writings, and do a few dances with some of my favorite collaborators. I'd love for you to stop-in to share in the hang-out and intermittently see some performances: *a showing by the intro to modern for adults class *the next iteration of 'timelines' by noah demland with dance improvisation by tmbd/2 dancers *a duet by counterfeit madison *my newest work with jeff fouch and eve hermann - a deeper exploration into reality-making and consciousness - based on my recent columbus dances fellowship piece. Bring Yo Own beer/wine/flask and I hope to see all of your faces there for squeezing!! Thanks and take care, N