In her titular autobiographical work, Maya Angelou asserts that “the caged bird sings of freedom.” But what song does the bird on free soil sing? I Know Why the Blackbird Sings revisits Ohio’s complicity in the practice of dispossession, kidnapping, and denial of due process through the locational efforts of Ohio’s free people.

Participating Artists: Tyiesha Radford Shorts, Valerie Boyer, Paisha Thomas

This show is on view concurrently with Don’t Sell Grandma’s House, a group exhibition curated by Tyiesha Radford Shorts.

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 4, 6–8 PM at Urban Arts Space

This fall, Urban Arts Space welcomes Ohio State’s Department of Art Faculty Exhibition. The show will feature current full-time, tenured, tenure track, and visiting faculty in the department.

Public Reception: Friday, October 17, 5–7 PM

Participating Artists: Dani Restack, Scott Kaplan, Kate Shannon, Suzanne Silver, Carmel Buckley, John Trasher, Brittney Wainwright, Steven Thurston, David King, George Rush, Emma Kindall, Jessie Horning, Roger Beebe, Alison Crocetta, Christopher Taylor

Cheer on the Columbus Blue Jackets in this regular season home game at Nationwide Arena!

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Step into the dark and historic hallways of the Ohio Statehouse and take a glimpse at figures from the past as you follow conductors through the shadowy hallways and chambers of the Statehouse.

These lantern-lit tours are offered in 2025 on Friday, Oct. 17; Saturday, Oct. 18; Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25 at the state Capitol, and depart through the darkened halls of the building every half hour between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

This is a ticketed event, and the historical tour is spooky and appropriate for ages twelve and older.

Tickets are available here. Adults are $16 and ages 12-17 are $8.

Affordable event parking will be available in the Statehouse Underground Garage.

Curious about what the past tours have looked like? Pictures from previous years are available at ohiostatehouse.org/galleries/haunted-tours-photos.

Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Columbus. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play. “It’s one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes).

When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. It’s a “marvel of imagination” (The New York Times) that will “leave you wondering ‘how’d they do that?’ for days to come” (People Magazine).

Get a spooky view of Downtown Columbus with this walking tour. 

Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Columbus. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play. “It’s one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes).

When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. It’s a “marvel of imagination” (The New York Times) that will “leave you wondering ‘how’d they do that?’ for days to come” (People Magazine).

2023 Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 seamlessly integrates tone, balance, and expression in a radiant musical experience unlike any other. Formed in 2005, the ensemble represents the highest caliber of a capella through their performances and collaborations with leading musicians, orchestras, conductors, and soloists around the globe. Put best by CD Review, BBC Radio 3, “The slickest of the lot…fans of a cappella ought to hear this.” Join Chamber Music Columbus in witnessing these eight soaring voices grace the Southern Theatre.

Step into the dark and historic hallways of the Ohio Statehouse and take a glimpse at figures from the past as you follow conductors through the shadowy hallways and chambers of the Statehouse.

These lantern-lit tours are offered in 2025 on Friday, Oct. 17; Saturday, Oct. 18; Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25 at the state Capitol, and depart through the darkened halls of the building every half hour between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

This is a ticketed event, and the historical tour is spooky and appropriate for ages twelve and older.

Tickets are available here. Adults are $16 and ages 12-17 are $8.

Affordable event parking will be available in the Statehouse Underground Garage.

Curious about what the past tours have looked like? Pictures from previous years are available at ohiostatehouse.org/galleries/haunted-tours-photos.

Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Columbus. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play. “It’s one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes).

When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. It’s a “marvel of imagination” (The New York Times) that will “leave you wondering ‘how’d they do that?’ for days to come” (People Magazine).