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Exhibits &
Performing Arts Programs
Unless otherwise noted all events take place in the Columbus Art
Gallery, located in the lower level of the Columbus Public Library.
Admission to the Art Gallery is FREE and open to the public.
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Thursdays
Sept. 2009 - May
6, 2010
10:30 am & 1:30 pm |
Pre-school StoryART Adventures
January 28: Dinosaurs. ART PROJECT: Clay dinosaurs
February 11: THEME: Valentine's Day. ART PROJECT: Candy jars
February 25: THEME: Rain. ART PROJECT: Painting with shaving
cream
March 11: THEME: Eating. ART PROJECT: Cookie Color Wheel
March 25: THEME: Colors. ART PROJECT: Color of his own
project
April 8: THEME: Gardening. ART PROJECT: Bean seed project
April 22: THEME: Dads. ART PROJECT: Ties
May 6 [last one of season]: THEME: Mothers. ART PROJECT: Handmade
jewelry
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Jan. 4-Feb. 3, 2010
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EXHIBIT: Ernestine Quick Memorial Competition/Exhibition
Annual competition for artists across the Midwest. A reception will be
held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on January 17. For more information or to
receive an entry form for the 2011 competition, please call Lisa Rosendahl at (402) 563-1016. |
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Feb. 4 - March 4, 2010
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EXHIBIT: MONA Traveling Exhibit
Contemporary Artwork by Nebraska Artists from the Museum of
Nebraska Art [MONA].
Today’s Nebraska
artists are known regionally, nationally, and even internationally. This
exhibition features works by living Nebraska artists who live, work, and
thrive beyond the boundaries of Nebraska. Sponsored by Columbus Bank & Trust
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 18. 7:00-8:30 pm.
This event is open to the public. Sponsored by Robert and
Judy Trautwein
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February 12, 2010
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Annual Destination Dinner: Going Greek
Elk's Country Club, Columbus ~ 6:30-9:00 pm
We invite you to attend this annual dinner where we explore foods
and culture of a new country or city each year. 2010's destination is
the Greek Isles. Entertainment will be the Athenian Folk Dance Group
from St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Omaha.
Tickets are $37.50 per person or $75 per couple.
Tickets are limited so please stop down to the Columbus Art Gallery or
call (402) 563-1016 to reserve yours.
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February 27, 2010
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Bus trip to attend a performance of the Broadway
musical South Pacific.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical will light up the stage of the
Lied Center in Lincoln. Considered by many to be the finest musical ever
written, the score's songs include classics such as "Some Enchanted
Evening", "A Wonderful Guy" and "Younger Than Springtime". Tickets are
$80 for members & $90 for non-members.
Contact Susan Schoenhofer
(402) 563-1016 for tickets or more information. This trip is sold
out but we can put your name on a waiting list. |
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March 8 -April 3, 2010
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EXHIBIT: Youth Art
Month
Annual exhibit featuring artwork done by area middle school and high
school students.
Opening Reception: Sunday, March 14. 2:00-4:00 pm.
Sponsored by Walmart |
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March 21, 2010
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Bus trip to attend a performance by cellist Yo
Yo Ma
"Multiple Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma remains one of the
best-selling recording artists in the classical field. His many-faceted
career is testament to his continual search for new ways to communicate
with audiences, and to his personal desire for artistic growth and
renewal. He
will be joined by pianist Kathryn Stott. A grand event! " Tickets are
$80 for members & $90 for non-members.
Contact Susan Schoenhofer
(402) 563-1016 for tickets or more information. Tickets are limited so
reserve yours now. |
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March 22-25, 2010 |
The Hempstead Players
The theater group The Hempstead Players will be in local elementary
schools putting on performances of The Secret Garden or
Shakespeare for Kids.
The Secret Garden: This is an enchanting story about a young orphan
girl who comes to live with her uncle in the English countryside.
Through her curiosity she finds a garden filled with memories.
Shakespeare for Kids: Shakespeare's works come to life
through humor, imagination and swordplay.
Free public performance: March 25. 6:30 pm. Middle School
gym floor. This performance will be Shakespeare for kids.
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April 5-May 1, 2010 |
EXHIBIT: Columbus Area Artists Show & Competition
Annual competition for the Columbus Area Artists art club.
Opening Reception & awards presentation: Sunday, April 11,
2:00-4:00 pm
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