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Columbus Arts Festival Announces Performing Arts Lineup for June 12-14 Festival

The 2026 Columbus Arts Festival will feature more than 75 free performances over four stages June 12-14, headlined by the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, indie-rock act Karate Coyote, and the Fashion as Art runway showcase.

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Cleveland Public Theatre Launches $12 Million Renovation of Gordon Square Venue
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2026 Columbus Arts Festival Announces More Than 230 Exhibiting Artists from 32 States
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Cleveland Orchestra Sets 2026 Blossom and Severance Summer Seasons, Featuring Idina Menzel and America 250 Tribute
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Toledo Opera Announces Thrilling 2026-27 Season Featuring “Aida” and “H.M.S. Pinafore”

Toledo Opera has announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring two major productions: Giuseppe Verdi’s “Aida” and Gilbert & Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore...
Jan 27

Freedom Center Announces Diverse Black History Month Programming for 2026

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is set to host five diverse programs in February 2026 to honor Black History Month. The programming aligns w...
Jan 6

Heights Arts Opens ‘Consider Fires’ Group Show and Josh Chefitz Solo Exhibition

Heights Arts in Cleveland Heights presented ‘Consider Fires,’ a group show on fire as metaphor curated by Gina Washington, alongside ‘Spotlight: Josh C...
Jan 1

Heights Arts Unveils Two New Exhibitions Exploring Fire, Transformation, and Healing

Heights Arts will present two new exhibitions beginning January 6, 2026, titled “Consider Fires” and “Spotlight: Josh Chefitz.” The exhibitions delve...
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Nov 14

Cincinnati Museum Center Announces Winter Cooking Classes

The Cincinnati Museum Center is launching its winter lineup of cooking classes at the Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio, inviting participants of all ages to explore ...
Nov 14

International exhibition Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. opens in Cincinnati for limited time

The powerful international exhibition, Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away., opens at Cincinnati Museum Center this Saturday, featuring over 500 original a...

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