Experience Columbus

May 23, 2013 / Selby Stadium, Ohio Wesleyan University
Check out the Ohio Machine Lacrosse team as they compete at Selby Stadium.

May 23, 2013 / Short North Arts District
The Short North Arts District will stage Art al Fresco, a daylong event celebrating the artistic spirit of Columbus. Visual and performing artists will use the Short North as a stage and gallery for the day. Come to be inspired, engaged and amused with the power of public art.

May 23, 2013 / Glass Rooster Cannery
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme we all know. What other herbs are worth tending in the home garden to help us along our journey to wellness and vitality? This class will explore the wonders of medicinal plants in the garden. Join us for an educational discussion and hands-on herbal blending led by Certified Herbalist, Leah Rond.

May 23, 2013 / Camelot Cellars Winery
Join us for a social wine tasting with the CYP CLUB, a great way to meet other young professionals in a casual setting. Mix, mingle, and enjoy a Spring Evening of wine tasting and a bit of culture.

May 23, 2013 / Columbus Museum of Art
Come meet our new Associate Contemporary Art Tyler Cann and be part of his first public program here at CMA. What can a color mean? Highlighting select works from the Rothko exhibition, the CMA collection and beyond, this talk by Tyler Cann will follow some of the ways artists have invested color with aesthetic, philosophical and political significance in the last sixty years.

May 22, 2013 / North Market Dispatch Kitchen
A class devoted to educating you on as many aspects of farming, cutting, and cooking as possible. Learn about the life of our animals (what they eat, how we clean their pens, and more.

May 21, 2013 / Columbus Museum of Art
Tracy Chevalier, the internationally bestselling author of such blockbusters as Girl with a Pearl Earring and Falling Angels, turns her attention for the first time to evoking an extraordinary time in American history. The Oberlin graduate found herself fascinated with the discovery of the important role Oberlin, Ohio played with the activities of the Underground Railroad, and the Quakers who made it run. The result is The Last Runaway, historical fiction about a modest young Quaker girl, skilled in the art of quilting, who finds herself drawn into the clandestine activities of the network helping runaway slaves escape to freedom. Rich in detail, drama, and the complexity of human emotions, The Last Runaway is Chevalier at her best in bringing history alive.

May 21, 2013 / Davis-Shai House
Butterflies will take center stage as you take this time to stop and smell the roses, as well as enjoy the other exquisite flora in our enchanting garden. The atmosphere and delicious tea menu will charm and delight you!

May 21, 2013 / Camelot Cellars Winery
Join Writer's Block at Camelot Cellars for the perfect pairing: a night of wine and poetry! This summer series of poetry and wine will be in our Tuscan Room, where for $5 you can take in the best of local Columbus poetic talent, while enjoying a locally crafted glass of wine.

May 21, 2013 / Glass Rooster Cannery
Back by popular request. Please join us for our last gardening class of the Spring! What to plant? When to plant? Where to plant? Soil Amendments? Companion planting? Annuals? Perennials? These are some of the topics we will address in this hands-on gardening class. Join us to walk through your garden plan and how it relates to your winter pantry. Bring a drawing of your planting area to figure out wise use of the space available. We will be potting tomato plants for you to take home, hope you can join us!

May 18-21, 2013 / Huntington Park
Cheer on the Columbus Clippers baseball team in the award-winning Huntington Park.

May 18-19, 2013 / Harrison Park Community Center
Join Carpe Diem String Quartet for the 6th and final series concerts of the 2012-13 season on May 18 and 19. These concerts will bring to a close CDSQ's exploration of the six early quartets by Beethoven. The sixth quartet in B flat is the most sanguine of the Op. 18 collection. The jovial dialogue between the violin and cello in the first movement, the twinkling syncopation of the Scherzo movement followed by the quixotic and effervescent final movement make this work a perfect emotional companion to the Celtic repertoire that completes the rest of the program. Lyrical and haunting, the 1st String Quartet by composer Ernest Moeran will transport you to the lush countryside and the grand mountains of County Kerry. Your heart will wish to stay on that magical isle with the music by CDSQ's delightful guest artist, Celtic singer and wood flutist, Shannon Heaton. Heaton brings exquisite skill and heart to the music she writes and performs. Irish American News dubbed her 2009 Female Musician of the Year, and LiveIreland named her latest album with husband Matt Heaton Trad Fusion Album of 2010.

May 18-19, 2013 / Santa Maria
Pirate re-enactors from around the country provide a look into the historic past of pirates during the golden age of piracy. They bring with them their culture, their extravagant dress, their knowledge of weapons and the pirate code. Come for a fun friendly adventure and stay for the battle as the pirates try and board the Santa Maria aound 2 p.m. both days (weather permitting). Be prepared for lots of cannon and gun fire.

May 18-19, 2013 / Zoombezi Bay
Get ready for another fun-filled year! Grab your swim suits and get prepared for the return of the thrilling slides, extreme waves and rivers!

May 19, 2013 / Worthington United Methodist Church
Celebrate a season of song with Illuminati, CGMC's sacred ensemble. From hymn arrangements to spirituals, traditional to contemporary settings, come witness the powerful musical message that reaches many Central Ohio faith communities throughout the year.

May 19, 2013 / Columbus Museum of Art
Featuring violinist David Niwa (Artistic Director of Sunday at Central and Acting Associate Concertmaster, The Columbus Symphony); violinist Ariane Sletner (Associate Musician, The Columbus Symphony); Ken Matsuda (violist, The Columbus Symphony); and Luis Biava (Principal Cellist, The Columbus Symphony), The High Street Four will perform Bela Bartok's Second String Quartet and Ludwig van Beethoven's Opus 59, No.3.

May 19, 2013 / Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington
Our monthly movie series continues with Hugo. An orphaned boy secretly lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station and looks after the clocks. He gets caught up in a mystery adventure when he attempts to repair a mechanical man.

May 19, 2013 / COSI
Meet firefighters from the Columbus Division of Fire and other emergency personnel. Get an up close look at a fire truck, see a Medflight helicopter land and take-off on COSIs lawn, and more. Emergency equipment subject to availability.

May 19, 2013 / Columbus Landmarks
May is Preservation Month and what better way to celebrate than with your friends at Columbus Landmarks? Tour will highlight the past 35 years of Historic Preservation in Columbus, featuring endangered properties and those that have been saved.

May 19, 2013 / Departs from the Columbus Landmarks Foundation
Tour will highlight the past 35 years of Historic Preservation in Columbus, featuring endangered properties and those that have been saved.