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What to do in Columbus this weekend

West Side Story
Ohio Theatre 39 E. State St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-469-1045

flickr -- West Side Story returns to Columbus at the Ohio Theatre

Dates:
Tuesday, April 17; 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18; 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 19; 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 20; 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 21; 8:00 p.m.
More than 50 years ago, one musical changed theatre forever. Now one of the greatest love stories of all time is back on tour mesmerizing audiences once again. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway?s finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as “Something?s Coming,” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.”


Excess Trivia Thursdays
Taj Bar 2321 N. High St., Columbus, OH
Phone: 614-299-7990
Dates:
Thursday, April 19; 10:00 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 26; 10:00 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.
Ticket Pricing: No Cover
Thursday nights offer what Excess Trivia and its host “The Quiz Whiz Kid,” John Egbert call, “The best new trivia in town.” Prizes and drink specials are offered throughout the night as Taj Bar kicks off its new Thursday tradition. Excess Trivia Thursdays are also free to play.


Fresh A.I.R. Gallery
131 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215
Venue Phone: 614-744-8110
Phone: 614-225-098
Date: Friday, April 20, 2012
Ticket Pricing: Free
Fresh A.I.R. Gallery presents Believe, an exhibition of multimedia works by four women artists living in recovery. The opening is Wednesday April 18 and the exhibition runs through June 1, 2012. Please join us for the artists’ opening reception on Wednesday April 18, 2012 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Fresh A.I.R. Gallery. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fresh A.I.R. Gallery is located at 131 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215. There will be an Artists’ Talk on Friday June 1 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the gallery. Both events are free and open to the public.

This group show includes artists include Elizabeth Beittel, Anne-Marie Dujardin-De Buck (AM DDB), Jackie Rovner and Chanika Svetvilas. Fresh A.I.R. Gallery’s mission is to exhibit the works of these individuals affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. Through art, we educate the community and work to break down the stigma of mental illness by bringing focus to the artistic vision. Fresh A.I.R. Gallery is operated by Southeast Inc. Southeast Inc. is a comprehensive provider of mental health, chemical dependency, physical healthcare and homeless services that has been serving Columbus since 1978 and five surrounding counties. Southeast’s telephone number is (614) 225-0980 or Fax (614) 225-0986 or visit http://www.southeastinc.com/freshair


Race: Are We So Different?
COSI Columbus
333 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-228-2674
Dates:
Now until May 6; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed-Sat, 12-6 p.m Sun.
Ticket Pricing:
$14.75 adults; $9.75 children 2-12; $13.75 seniors
Developed by the American Anthropological Association in collaboration with the Science Museum of Minnesota, Race is the first nationally traveling exhibition to tell the stories of race from the biological, cultural, and historical points of view. Combining these perspectives offers an unprecedented look at race and racism in the United States.


CCAD’s MFA Thesis Exhibition
Canzani Center Gallery
60 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-222-3270
Dates:
April 20-27; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri; 12-5 p.m. Sat

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