Commission sponsers exhibit
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission sponsors Art in the Halls, a public art program that provides an opportunity for professional artists in Central Ohio to exhibit their works. The November/December 2001 exhibit showcases works by Marcia Roeder Snedecor and Charles Crabtree.
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s Gallery is located at 285 East Main Street in downtown Columbus. The Gallery’s hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Free parking is available in the rear of the building.
Musical clubs showcase talent
The School of Music presents its Annual Celebration Concert tomorrow at 8 p.m. in Mershon Auditorium. The concert showcases the many performing groups that call OSU home, including the OSU Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Glee Clubs and bands. Tickets for the popular music show are available by calling the Wexner Center box office at 292-3535.
Film series features Martin, Travolta
The Columbus Museum of Art Fall Film Series is presenting its last two films tomorrow and next Friday. Tomorrow’s film, “L.A. Story,” was directed by Mick Jackson and written by Steve Martin. Martin also stars as the “wacky weatherman” who loses his job and goes through a mid-life crisis. Johnny DiLoretto of The Other People joins WCBE’s John DeSando and Clay Lowe in leading a post-film discussion.
Next Friday’s film is “Get Shorty” directed by Barry Sonnenfield and based on Elmore Leonard’s novel. John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo and Danny De Vito star in this comedy about a gangster who travels to Hollywood and gets hit up in the fever. Michael Randolph from WCBE is the special guest leading post-film discussion.
The films begin at 7:30 p.m. in the museum auditorium. Admission and parking are free.
“Holiday Lunchbox” at Easton
Shadowbox Cabaret, located in Easton Towne Center, presents its annual “Holiday Lunchbox”. The 45 minute show features yuletide-themed monologues, festive original sketch comedy and Christmas music taken from past “Holiday Hoopla” shows.
Another highlight of the show is the return of the musical review group “The Snow Bunnies”. The usual Lunchbox show changes every week but this one will stay the same for the entire run.
The show runs now through Dec. 22, with a special performance on Dec. 28. Showtimes are Wednesday through Saturday at 12 p.m., with doors opening at 11:15 a.m. Tickets, $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors, are available by calling the Shadowbox Cabaret hotline at 265-7625.
Bistro closed for winter break
The student ran View Point Bistro in the Drake Union will be closed for the holiday and winter break. The restaurant is planning on reopening the second week of Winter Quarter.
-compiled by Amanda Leigh Ross
