By Jenny Greg
From Greek Revival state buildings, a collection of American and Western european art at Wexner Center, the headquarters of the Ohio Historical Society, and a Victorian museum Columbus humanities are a target for Ohio's capital. Recent examples of the arts may be found at the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, BalletMet Columbus, Broadway Across America, Actors' Theatre, and Columbus Museum of Art. Each one of these justifies the visitor's return on time devoted.
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra, established in 1951, presents 14 classical and 9 pops programs a season. The summer portion is devoted to outdoor pops performances; the winter segment offers symphony in its home venue at the Ohio Theatre, an unprecedented countrywide landmark renovated from a superb old 1928 movie palace.
BalletMet Columbus, innovative and very flexible, also lives at the Ohio Theatre where a 21 foot chandelier and Spanish-Baroque design contribute to its opulence. One of the biggest dance corporations in the U. S. , BalletMet Columbus tenders dance entertainment for all audiences besides providing accessible dance education and outreach programs for the community.
Another happy resident of the Ohio Theatre in Columbus is Broadway Across America, producer of live dramatic events presented across Northern America. Just about all of these locations are Broadway hits on tour bringing the New York and London stage to over 40 cities throughout the US and Canada. "West Side Story" and "Memphis" are a couple of the spring 2012 offerings in Columbus.
Actors' Theatre presents the traditional theater of Shakespeare and other playwrights to an out of doors audience from Memorial Day to Work Day in German Village at Schiller Park. This acting troupe, with its 30 year history, started on a wooden stage however progressed to an abiding performance site in 1995. Outdoor shows are free; however , donations are encouraged. The 31st season, starting in May of 2012, will include Hickman's "Robin Hood", "The Merchant of Venice" and Goldoni's "The Servant of 2 Masters".
And eventually, The Columbus Museum of Art, which is found downtown, is on the National Register of Historic Places, and presents both early modern European and American art as well as modern art and photography. Curiously those rooms where pre-19th century paintings are hung use the salon style where art is hung above and next to each other. No stark white cubes in these galleries; as an alternative walls of different and intense colors are used to explain the art. There's also an out of doors sculpture gallery and a children's exhibit. Till May 2012 there is an exhibition titled "Monet to Matisse" which honors the Columbus Bicentennial.
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra, established in 1951, presents 14 classical and 9 pops programs a season. The summer portion is devoted to outdoor pops performances; the winter segment offers symphony in its home venue at the Ohio Theatre, an unprecedented countrywide landmark renovated from a superb old 1928 movie palace.
BalletMet Columbus, innovative and very flexible, also lives at the Ohio Theatre where a 21 foot chandelier and Spanish-Baroque design contribute to its opulence. One of the biggest dance corporations in the U. S. , BalletMet Columbus tenders dance entertainment for all audiences besides providing accessible dance education and outreach programs for the community.
Another happy resident of the Ohio Theatre in Columbus is Broadway Across America, producer of live dramatic events presented across Northern America. Just about all of these locations are Broadway hits on tour bringing the New York and London stage to over 40 cities throughout the US and Canada. "West Side Story" and "Memphis" are a couple of the spring 2012 offerings in Columbus.
Actors' Theatre presents the traditional theater of Shakespeare and other playwrights to an out of doors audience from Memorial Day to Work Day in German Village at Schiller Park. This acting troupe, with its 30 year history, started on a wooden stage however progressed to an abiding performance site in 1995. Outdoor shows are free; however , donations are encouraged. The 31st season, starting in May of 2012, will include Hickman's "Robin Hood", "The Merchant of Venice" and Goldoni's "The Servant of 2 Masters".
And eventually, The Columbus Museum of Art, which is found downtown, is on the National Register of Historic Places, and presents both early modern European and American art as well as modern art and photography. Curiously those rooms where pre-19th century paintings are hung use the salon style where art is hung above and next to each other. No stark white cubes in these galleries; as an alternative walls of different and intense colors are used to explain the art. There's also an out of doors sculpture gallery and a children's exhibit. Till May 2012 there is an exhibition titled "Monet to Matisse" which honors the Columbus Bicentennial.
About the Author:
Jenny Greg has been interested in Columbus fine arts for a number of years. She has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications. For more info about Columbus arts come visit his site.