Inside 43215: Downtown Draw
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
EXTRAORDINARY ENTERTAINMENT
December is the magical month in these parts. Thanks to Daylight Savings, it gets dark early – so downtown’s glow combined with holiday lights makes the scene sparkle. The air is crisp and it feels like something special has arrived.
This year, there are all kinds of after-hours opportunities to experience the magic. Oh, you’ve already heard about BalletMet’s Nutcracker? We love it too. And there’s much more…
How’d you like to sing the Messiah with the choir? Yes, really – it’s okay to sing at ProMusica’s Messiah (And More) Side-by-Side Sing Along on December 11 at the Southern Theatre. There’s no better way to be literally engulfed by the sights and sounds of the season.
Rock and Roll more your style? An old school Christmas Rock N’Roll Spectacular is set for the Capitol Theatre on December 12.
For a little mental exercise, Available Light Theatre brings XMAS to the stage from December 10 – 13. It’s a new take on A Christmas Carol, re-designed to be a modern reminder of the original message. XMAS is locally written and produced and will be performed at the Columbus Performing Arts Center (549 Franklin Ave.).
For the child in all of us, COSI is hosting A Day of Make-Believe on December 5. Classic toys are the focus of attention, along with storytelling, puppet-making and a special appearance from BalletMet’s Nutcracker. A few weeks later, December 18 – 19, look for COSI’s massive holiday train display, courtesy of a collaborative effort from several Ohio model railroad teams.
Downtown IS home for the holidays!