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LLI Week 2: Johneen Griffin – Life with a Local Artist

Explore the life and work of William "bc" Collins, 1943-2020, a Columbus native, sign maker, and artist. bc attended Columbus College of Art and Design before entering the Army and serving in Germany. He returned to Columbus and began his business as a sign painter, creating some of the most iconic signs in Columbus from 1980 to 2006. His signs include The Old Bag of Nails, the Iron Grill’s pig, Scotty McBean, Hoster Brewery, and the Ohio State Buckeyes Championship logo in 2002. bc also completed several commissioned murals, including the Lazarus Building, Central Market, and the 1992 Columbus Skyline mural which is now part of The Ohio Arts Council’s permanent collection. In addition, bc’s paintings were recognized in juried exhibitions, competitions, and at the Ohio State Fair. The artist’s paintings and prints will be exhibited during the presentation.

$15

2025 Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition – Regional Show of Region 1

The Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition, now in its fifty-fifth year, is dedicated to the educational and artistic advancement of our talented young people in the state of Ohio. The exhibition is open to all of Ohio’s 1,112 high schools, both public and private, chartered by the State of Ohio Department of Education. Our purpose is to provide all budding young artists of the state with opportunities to advance their talent, whether that be through scholarships or simply experiencing the process of entering their work in a competition. The exhibition is a valuable incentive for our young people; it encourages an appreciation for the arts throughout Ohio and reflects the fine quality of art instruction and talent which exist in our state.

Dawn of Impressionism: Paris, 1874 (Exhibition on Screen)

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history – millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever.

What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874.

$12 – $15

Sing – Sensory Friendly Screening (MAC Family Series)

The MAC’s sensory-friendly screening of Sing provides a welcoming, supportive, judgment-free environment for theatre-goers with autism, sensory processing challenges, and other social, learning, or cognitive disabilities. Modifications for this screening include relaxed house rules, reduced volume and lighting levels, extra space for movement, and a designated quiet room.

LLI Week 3: Renee Stein – Building a World That Realizes the Boundless Potential of All People

Discover the transformative mission of Boundless! Empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges is at the core of our work. We draw our inspiration from the profound, positive impact we see in the lives of those we serve. Learn how everyone can make a difference and join us on a journey that celebrates everyone’s potential and achievements.

$15

Holy Frit

In this visceral three-year race against time, Tim Carey, a talented, yet unknown LA artist bluffs his way into winning the commission to create the largest stained-glass window of its kind. The problem is, he doesn’t know how to make it. After a desperate search, he finds someone who might have the answer… a world famous glass maestro, named, Narcissus Quagliata. As the fates of three communities hang in the balance, Narcissus arrives like a storm, and everything changes.

Be sure to join us before the show when we have our friends from Columbus Glass Art Center on hand, sharing what goes into stained glass construction. Their talented glass artists will be showing an example of frit, as well as providing a demonstration. You can even get information about their classes if you want to try creating stained glass yourself!

$12 – $15

LLI Week 4: Brad Lepper – Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks UNESCO World Heritage Site

Did you know that Ohio is home to eight wonders of the world? The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks UNESCO World Heritage site includes eight separate monumental earthworks that were built by the ancient Indigenous Hopewell culture between about 1 and 400 CE. The sites include the Great Circle and Octagon Earthworks in Newark, the Fort Ancient Earthworks near Lebanon, and the five earthworks that make up Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in and around Chillicothe. To become a World Heritage site, you have to show that your sites have “outstanding universal value,” which means that the natural or cultural importance of the site must transcend a local or even national significance. The story the site has to tell must be a story the world needs to hear. In this program you will learn why these ancient American Indian earthworks were inscribed on the World Heritage List.

$15

Compton & Newberry with The Ramblin’ Bluegrass Ensemble

Mike Compton and Joe Newberry, masters of old-time mandolin and banjo/guitar, dig deep into early country music and blues. Their duet-singing, two-man string band ranges between traditional songs, instrumentals, ‘mother’ ballads and original tunes. It’s not about the number of notes with Compton and Newberry, but telling the truth and respecting the song...

$10 – $25

Bharatanatyam Margam by Priya Murle (Dhvani)

Smt Priya Murle, a performer, a teacher, and a choreographer has been in the field of Bharatanatyam for four decades. A senior disciple of Professor. Sudharani Raghupathy, with Priya’s intense training and commitment to the art form, she has carved a special niche in the field of natyam. She trained under the doyen Vidwan Madurai N Krishnan (Padma Bhushan Awardee) under the Sangeet Natak Akademi training scheme.

LLI Week 6: Lindsey Goodman – Behind The Curtain: A Musician’s Life and Preparation

While we all love to enjoy a polished performance of a great work of music, many music lovers are not aware of the many layers of a musician’s process to arrive at the finished product they share with us on stage or in recordings. Isn’t musicians’ work just play? Why is “talent” a dirty word? How *do* you get to Carnegie Hall? From decades of training to daily life juggling a portfolio career, musicians are elite small-muscle athletes who wear a number of professional hats. Experience a peek behind the curtain of a musician’s life and preparation with flutist Lindsey Goodman to learn about professional musicians’ lives and careers and to fully appreciate everything that goes into bringing the performances you love to your ears. (Spoiler: musicians love performing for you as much as you love hearing them!) This session will include performances of signature works from Ms. Goodman’s repertoire.

$15
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