Artist's Talk: Kerry James Marshall As part of the ongoing series of artist's talks at the Wexner Center for the Arts, Kerry James Marshall will be speaking to students Tuesday about his two-year residency project at the Wexner Center. The by-product of this time was the current exhibition, "Every Beat of My Heart." Marshall will discuss the origin of the "Rythm Mastr" project, a superhero comic book set in an urban environment yet based on African mythology. Marshall will also give his perspectives on contemporary black identity issues and the state of education and youth culture in America. A free reception will be held after the talk during which students are encouraged to continue the threads of conversation begun by Marshall.
What: Artist's Talk: Kerry James Marshall When: Tuesday, Feb. 26 Where: Film/Video Theater, located in the Wexner Center's lower level Time: 4:30 p.m. Tickets: Free to all audiences
Drums Downtown V For the fifth year in a row, the Ohio State Percussion Ensemble is set to perform in one of Columbus' premiere performance venues alongside the OSU Department of Dance. Faculty members Susan Powell and Joe Krygier combine original music, new choreography, 3D animation and more in an always crowd-pleasing performance by more than 50 OSU music and dance students. The OSU Percussion Ensemble is an active chamber group comprised of students of all ages. They frequently collaborate with other artistic disciplines, including dance, theater and art. This show has sold out the past three years, so get your tickets quickly.
What: Drums Downtown V When: Friday, Feb. 29 - Saturday, March 1 Where: Capitol Theater, Riffe Center Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $5 through explorecolumbus.com
Opera Columbus Enjoy Gioacchino Rossini's operatic take on a classic fairy tale in the Columbus Opera debut of "Cinderella." Rossini's "La Cenerentola" was first performed in Turin in 1896. Rossini composed "La Cenerentola" after the success of "The Barber of Seville," both written while he was only in his mid-20s. Through most of the 19th century, its popularity rivaled that of the "Barber," but it slowly fell out of fashion as time wore on. Opera Columbus is the only professional opera company in Central Ohio, resulting in innovative mainstage productions of repertoire from across music theater's style spectrum. Come enjoy one of opera's classic works.
What: "Cinderella" ("La Cenerentola" by Rossini), presented by Opera Columbus When: Friday, Feb. 29; Sunday, March 2 Where: The Ohio Theater Time: Friday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: Start at $27.50, visit operacolumbus.org for information
Angles & Airwaves at the Newport Angles & Airwaves is a rock supergroup that has found success in the U.S. since its formation in 2005. Begun by former Blink-182 guitarist/vocalist, Tom Delonge, the band also boasts former members from Offspring (drummer Atom Willard), Box Car Racer (guitarist David Kennedy) and 30 Seconds to Mars (bassist Matt Wachter). The band's first album, "We Don't Need to Whisper," was released in 2006 and went gold, hitting No. 4 on the Billboard 200. The group's second album, "I-Empire," released in 2007, debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart and reached No. 1 on the iTunes Top Album chart. Angles & Airwaves are planning on releasing a documentary involving their music titles, "Start the Machine," as well as a feature film titled, "I-Empire." Opening artists at the Newport include Meg and Dia, The Color Fred and Ace Enders.
What: Angles & Airwaves When: Wednesday, Feb. 27 Where: Newport Music Hall Time: Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $23 in advance; $25 day of show
Mark Miller can be reached at miller.3837@osu.edu.
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