Mark Out & About: December 27th-31st

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Concerts

• The Jazz Arts Group presents “Swingin’ in the New Year with Byron Stripling” at the Southern Theatre Thursday at 8pm. Tickets are $25. Visit www.JazzArtsGroup.org for complete information.
• The Trans-Siberian Orchestra rocks Nationwide Arena Saturday at 3pm & 8pm. Tickets start at $59. Visit www.NationwideArena.com for further details.

Theater/Arts

• CAPA presents “Paw Patrol Live” Thursday-Saturday at the Ohio Theatre. Tickets start at $22. Visit www.CAPA.com for a show schedule and more information.

Festivals & Expos

• The bricks are back! The Columbus Museum of Art presents the return of “Think Outside the Brick: The Creative Art of LEGO.” The exhibit features an enormous model of Columbus featuring familiar landmarks. Admission starts at $5, but admission is free on Sundays! Visit www.ColumbusMuseum.org for further details. This exhibit will run through March 2^nd.
• The American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery is open at COSI. The exhibit features full sized skeletons and models. Admission starts at $15. Visit www.COSI.org for complete information.
• Polaris Fashion Place shall host another KidX event themed “Frozen Fun Winter Break” from 10:30am-12noon Friday. This free event features hands-on activities and character appearances (including Mr. Sunny). Visit www.PolarisFashionPlace.com for complete details.

Holiday

• Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo runs through Monday. Millions of LED lights will be turned on at 5pm each evening. This year, anticipate appearances by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Bumble, as well as Santa & Mrs. Claus. Admission begins at $13. Visit www.ColumbusZoo.org for full details.
• The Ohio Chinese Lantern Festival runs through January 7^th at the Ohio Expo Center. This year’s display features over 15,000 LED lights and 35 Chinese lantern installations. Admission starts at $10. Visit www.OhioLanternFestival.com for more information.
• Franklin Park Conservatory presents Gardens Aglow opening Saturday and running through Wednesday. The holiday event features elegant displays of poinsettias, seasonal foliage, lights, a model train display and more! Admission begins at $7. Visit www.FPConservatory.org for complete information.
• The Alum Creek Fantasy of Lights display runs through Monday. This three-mile drive-thru lighting display near Polaris features over 140 displays. Display opens at 5:30pm daily. Carload pricing begins at $20. Visit www.AlumCreek.com for full details.
• Over 300,000 lights are on display in the Columbus Commons and in the downtown Columbus area. There is no admission fee! Visit www.ColumbusCommons.org for further details. This display shall run through January 2^nd.
• First Night Columbus begins Sunday at 5pm and takes place at COSI. Tickets at the door are $15 and includes fun, interactive activities and live entertainment. Visit www.FirstNightColumbus.com for further information.

Sports

• The Columbus Blue Jackets tangle with the Tampa Bay Lightning at Nationwide Arena at 6pm Sunday. Tickets start at $45. Visit www.NationwideArena.com for further information.

Mark’s “Out There” Pick of the Week

Columbus’ premiere Elvis impersonator Mike Albert presents his annual New Year’s Eve show at the Columbus Crowne Plaza North Sunday. Various packages and admission options are available. Visit www.MikeAlbertSings.com for complete details.

Sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council…visit www.ColumbusMakesArt.com to learn more about our city’s or remarkable artists and cultural events.