Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Discovering Fine Arts in Columbus

By Jenny Greg


From Greek Revival state buildings, a collection of American and European art at Wexner Center, the HQ of the Ohio Historical Society, and a Victorian museum Columbus arts are a focus for Ohio's capital. More recent examples of the humanities may be found at the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, BalletMet Columbus, Broadway Across America, Actors' Theatre, and Columbus Museum of Art. Each one of these justifies the visitor's return on time devoted. We have put together the best fine arts places in Columbus for you to visit. Read through and find out.

The Columbus Symphony Orchestra, established in 1951, presents 14 classical and nine pops programs a season. The summer portion is dedicated to out of doors pops performances; the winter segment offers symphony in its home venue at the Ohio Theatre, a ground-breaking state landmark reconstructed from a superb old 1928 movie palace.

BalletMet Columbus, leading edge and versatile, also lives at the Ohio Theatre where a 21 foot candelabrum and Spanish-Baroque design contribute to its opulence. One of the biggest dance corporations in the United States, BalletMet Columbus tenders dance entertainment for all audiences besides providing accessible dance education and outreach programs for the community.

Another satisfied resident of the Ohio Theatre in Columbus is Broadway Across America, producer of live dramatic events presented across Northern America. Just about all these locations are Broadway hits on tour bringing the NY and London stage to over 40 cities throughout the US and Canada. "West Side Story" and "Memphis" are 2 of the spring 2012 offerings in Columbus.

Actors' Theatre presents the traditional theater of Shakespeare and other playwrights to an outside audience from Memorial Day to Labor Day in German Village at Schiller Park. This acting troupe, with its 30 year history, began on a wooden stage progressed to a permanent performance site in 1995. Outdoor shows are free; nevertheless donations are encouraged. The 31st season, beginning in May of 2012, will include Hickman's "Robin Hood", "The Merchant of Venice" and Goldoni's "The Servant of 2 Masters".

And finally, The Columbus Museum of Art, which is found downtown, is on the National Register of Historic Places, and presents both early modern European and American art as well as contemporary art and photography. Apparently those rooms where pre-19th century paintings are hung use the salon style where art is hung above and next to one another. No stark white cubes in these studios; as an alternative walls of various and intense colors are used to explain the art. There is also an out of doors sculpture studio and a children's exhibit. Till May 2012 there is an exhibition entitled "Monet to Matisse" which honors the Columbus Bicentennial.

We are sure, with all these information above, you need to take some time of your trip and spend at least one day enjoyind and discovering all about fine arts in Columbus. It is definetely worth the time and money.




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