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January 26th, 2012 4:03 PM

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       The Downtown Columbus Weekly E-Alert: January 17, 2012

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Inside43215 Birthday BashBirthday Bash

Put on your birthday hat and your best party duds, and join us for a celebration at the Ohio Theatre at noon on February 14. WOSU Columbus Neighborhoods: Downtown/Franklinton movie premiers on Columbus' actual birthday on February 14, but there's more. We've got a way for you to celebrate and take a chance to win some tickets to the Broadway show Memphis, Simply Sinatra or Second City. Here's the scoop.

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Don't Miss!

Exhibit: Object/Imprint
Location: OSU Urban Arts Space
Hours: January 17 - March 3; Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: No cost
Phone: 614.292.8861
uas.osu.edu

The Columbus Symphony: Folk Roots
Location: Ohio Theatre
Hours: January 20 - 21, 8 p.m.
Admission: 24.75 - 68.00
Phone: 614.228.8600
columbussymphony.com

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra: Happy Year of the Dragon
Location: Southern Theatre
Hours: January 21 - 22; Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 7 p.m.
Admission: 10.00 - 49.00
Phone: 614.464.0066
promusicacolumbus.org

Elvis Tribute Artists Spectacular
Location: Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center
Hours: January 21, 8 p.m.
Admission: 29.00 - 49.00
Phone: 800.745.3000
ticketmaster.com

More Events
For a complete listing of events, please visit Experience Columbus.

 

Blue Plate Special

Blue Plate Special

J. Gumbo's
31 East Gay Street
614.469.9900
Please bring a copy of this email to redeem this week's special: enjoy a no-cost fountain drink with the purchase of a regular size entree. While you're there, enter to win J. Gumbo's special promotion. They are sending a lucky winner to New Orleans for Mardi Gras for a four-night stay (February 18 - 22); and the second place winner will receive a catered party for 20 on Fat Tuesday. Be sure to enter by January 27. And don't forget that J. Gumbo's offers catering and delivery.

Downtown Deals

Downtown Deals

The ticket train keeps chugging along. We have two tickets to the Harlem Gospel Choir for Thursday, January 26 at 8 p.m. at the Southern Theatre and two tickets for The Gershwins' Here to Stay on Saturday, January 28 at 8 p.m. at the Ohio Theatre. If you want them, email us at information@
downtowncolumbus.com and tell us why you should win!

Traffic Alert

Traffic Alert

Now that winter weather has finally arrived, here are a few tips to improve traffic safety in winter conditions. Have your car serviced and make sure your battery is charged; fill your windshield wiper fluid and check your windshield wipers and defroster; inspect your tires; and be aware of how your car handles differently in snowy conditions.


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After the holidays, so full of fun, have passed, it can get tricky keeping the little ones in your life entertained during the winter doldrums. Luckily, there's all sorts of family fun happening right downtown. Save your sanity and explore your city!

Check out this childhood favorite, told with a twist and some fun audience participation.
Columbus Children's Theatre: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Location: Columbus Children's Theatre
Hours: January 12 - 22; Thursday - Friday, 7:30 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Admission: 10.00 - 20.00
Phone: 614.224.6672
colschildrenstheatre.org

Enjoy fun, interactive gallery activities and create unique art projects together. This month, make your own walking stick after checking out the unique folk art exhibition. This program is intended for children ages six and older and is no cost with admission.
Doodles
Location: Columbus Museum of Art
Hours: January 21, 1 - 3 p.m.
Admission: Adults, 10.00; Seniors and students six and older, 8.00; Children five and under, no cost
Phone: 614.221.4848
columbusmuseum.org

Once again, the Columbus College of Art & Design is hosting the regional exhibition of the Scholastic Art Awards. Stop by to check out outstanding artwork from kids, grades seven through 12.
Scholastic Art Awards: 2012 Central Ohio Regional Exhibition
Location: Canzani Center Gallery
Hours: January 20 - February 4; Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m.
Phone: 614.224.9101
ccad.edu

Share ideas, laugh and play games during this docent-guided experience. Enjoy quality time and make family memories together!
Family Adventures
Location: Columbus Museum of Art
Hours: January 22, 2 p.m.
Admission: No cost on Sundays
Phone: 614.221.4848
columbusmuseum.org

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