Dance, Music and Theater in Columbus

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Dance

• BalletMet Columbus
  Greater Columbus' only professional ballet troupe. BalletMet performs at the Ohio Theatre.
  Address: 322 Mount Vernon Ave., Columbus
  Phone: 614-229-4860
  Performances: Unknown

Music

• The Columbus Chamber Music Society
  For more than 50 consecutive years, the Columbus Chamber Music Society has been presenting the world's finest chamber music ensembles. The 1999-2000 concert series will be presented at the Southern Theatre and Mees Hall, plus a summer family concert at the Franklin Park Conservatory.
  Address: P.O. Box 14445, Columbus, 43214
  Phone: (614) 267-2267
  E-Mail: info@columbuschambermusic.org
  Performances: Monthly/Every couple months
  
  
• Columbus Chapter--Sweet Adelines International
  This chorus performs barbershop-style music.
  Address: P.O. Box 13081, Columbus, 43213-0081
  Phone: 614-882-6865
  E-Mail: sueh@ohionet.org
  Organization Web site: Sweet Adelines International
  Performances: Annual performance
  
  
• Scioto Valley Chapter--Sweet Adelines International
  This chorus performs barbershop-style music.
  Phone: 614-823-4534
  E-mail: svc@harmonize.com
  Performances: Annual performance, rehearse weekly?
  
  
• Columbus Symphony Orchestra
  The oldest and largest arts organization in central Ohio presenting classical, pops and chamber music. Performances are at the Ohio and Palace theatres and the company's summer series is on the lawn at Chemical Abstracts.
  Address: 55 E. State St., Columbus
  Phone: 614-228-8600
  Performances: Various (many times a month)
  
  
• Jazz Arts Group
  A jazz orchestra presenting an annual series. Performances are held at Battelle Auditorium and the Palace Theatre.
  Address: 709 College Ave., Columbus
  Phone: 614-231-7839
  Performances: Unknown
  
  
• Promusica Chamber Orchestra
  A chamber orchestra featuring an annual season.
  Address: 444 E. Broad St., Columbus
  Phone: 614-464-0066
  Performances: Unknown
  
  
• Opera/Columbus
  Opera/Columbus began in 1981 with the mission to educate, entertain and enrich central Ohio with operas. Performances are held three times a year at the Palace Theatre.
  Address: 177 Naghten St., Columbus
  Phone: 614-461-8101 or 614-461-0022
  Performances: 4 Performances/Season (Oct-Apr)

Organizations

• The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts
  The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) presents national and international performing artists and classic films. Series include: Summer Movie Series, the classical Signature Series, Capitol Nights Series, Rhythm 'n' Zoo Series, Wendy's Imagination Concerts, and CAPA Express.
  Address: 55 East State Street, Columbus
  Phone: 614-469-1045
  Performances: Various (many times a month)
  
  
• Columbus Cultural Arts Center
  The Cultural Arts Center (CAC) provides the opportunity for adults to learn to create and develop their artistic potential. The center promotes learning and creativity in a relaxed and social environment where all are welcome. Studio classes are offered in 8-week terms. Studio class offerings include painting, drawing, relief printing, sculpture, jewelry, weaving, copper enameling, surface design, ceramics, stone carving and bronze casting.
  Address: 139 West Main Street, Columbus, OH 43215
  Phone: 614-645-7047
  Performances: Unknown
  
  
• Music in the Air (MITA)
  Music in the Air (MITA), a program of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, presents the finest national and local artists in free outdoor performances in Columbus' city parks. MITA produces the Rhythm & Food Festival and Festival Latino as well as the Rhythm on the River Series, Short North Sunday Jazz series and Magical Musical Mornings.
  Address: 549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus 43215
  Phone: 614-645-7995
  Performances: Various (A few a year)

Theater

• Columbus Light Opera Produces professional operetta at the Southern Theatre in downtown Columbus. Season: Summer-1999 season: H.M.S. Pinafore, The New Moon
  Address: 2199 E. Main St., Columbus
  Phone: 614-461-0022 (box office)
  Fax: 614-236-6935
  E-Mail: lightopera@aol.com
  Performances: Unknown (May be closed. Last performance was Aug 99)
  
  
• Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO)
  Classic and contemporary plays are performed by this professional company.
  Address: 512 N. Park St., Columbus
  Phone: 614-461-0010
  Performances: Various (many times a month)
  
  
• Grandparents Living Theatre
  Performances of this theater company center on aging and life experiences.
  Address: 51 Jefferson Ave., Columbus
  Phone: 614-228-7458
  Performances: Various (Daily, Thurs-Sun typically)
  
  
• Reality Theatre
  This company features productions in the off-Broadway style.
  Address: 736 N. Pearl St., Columbus
  Phone: 614-294-7541
  Performances: Unknown
  
  
• Red Herring Theatre Company It is our ambition at Red Herring Theatre Company to provide a unique theatrical experience for audiences of central Ohio.
  Address: 617 E. 3rd Avenue, Columbus
  Phone: 614-291-8252
  Performances: Various (few times a month)
  
  
• Shadowbox Cabaret
  A completely non-traditional theatre experience.
  Address: 164 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219
  Ticket Hotline: (614)265-ROCK
  Main Office: (614)416-7625
  Performances: Daily

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Created Dec 1999 Last modified on Thu Mar, 09 2006