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15+ of the top free things to do in Columbus
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A.J. Croce to perform tribute show for father, Jim Croce, in CBUS
A.J. Croce is a talented musician, songwriter, and singer who will be touring the US this year, including a stop in Columbus, Ohio.
May 2, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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The show goes on: Upcoming concerts and shows in CBUS
From country to rap to pop, you don’t want to miss some of the biggest names in music coming to Nationwide Arena, the Schottenstein Center, Mershon Auditorium, and Ohio Stadium.
April 10, 2024
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Rainbow skies in Columbus
Want to be featured on our Instagram page? Send us your best pictures of the huge double rainbow that took over Columbus after a downpour this week.
April 3, 2024
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Columbus College of Art & Design to unveil new collaboration gallery
“What is Real?” is a new and free art gallery exhibition from the Ohio Representation Art Collective at CCAD in Columbus, Ohio.
April 2, 2024
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Plan Ahead: 20+ April events in Columbus
Take a look at these local events, shows, performances and sports games happening in Columbus, Ohio throughout April 2024.
March 29, 2024
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Giant snails slide into Dublin for upcoming public arts exhibition
“Dwelling; A Snail’s Journey” is a new public art display in Dublin, Ohio with more components opening later this year.
March 11, 2024
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COSI’s new Titantic-themed exhibit opens in Columbus
The science-based museum will put visitors in the position of passengers on the historic Titanic throughout the experience.
March 7, 2024
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ARTnews magazine features a guide to culture and food in Columbus
From local galleries to displays of public art to top restaurants, here are the recommendations from the New York-based arts magazine.
February 23, 2024
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How Columbus nearly lost the Ohio Theatre 55 years ago
The Ohio Theatre was supposed to be demolished in 1969, but a local arts group rallied to keep the iconic theater alive.
February 16, 2024
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