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SUMMARY:Conversations & Coffee: William “Billy” Spitfire Whitmeyer
DESCRIPTION:The Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center is proud to host the city’s longest-running series of artist talks – Conversations & Coffee. \nAttendees have the chance to gain key insight on art from a variety of people from different corners of the art world. Take a look at our upcoming weekly lunchtime art talks below\, or feel free to check out our calendar to see everything we have coming up on the schedule! \nOur free program\, which we have presented for more than 35 years\, brings together people who create art and people who appreciate art to discuss it in a relaxed\, casual setting. You bring a sack lunch\, we’ll provide the coffee and the expertise. \nWilliam “Billy” Spitfire Whitmeyer – Painter – SEE HEAR FEEL: Paintings\, Watercolors and Black Velvet
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/conversations-coffee-william-billy-spitfire-whitmeyer/
LOCATION:Fran Ryan Center\, 865 E Capital S\, Columbus\, OH\, 43204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Conversation and Coffee,Tyson Cultural Arts Center
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SUMMARY:The Piano Lesson
DESCRIPTION:In August Wilson’s haunting\, luminous play set in 1930s Pittsburgh\, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie clash over the fate of the family piano; she treasures it as a precious connection to their ancestors\, and he sees it as the means to a more prosperous future. \nPerformances\nApril 10-11 | 7 p.m.\nApril 12 | 2 p.m. \nApril 17-18 | 7 p.m.\nApril 19 | 2 p.m. \nShedd Stage | Columbus Performing Arts Center\, 549 Franklin Ave.\,  43215 \nTickets: $5 \nPurchase Tickets Here
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/the-piano-lesson-4/
LOCATION:Columbus Performing Arts Center\, 549 Franklin Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Department Events,Featured,Theatre Productions
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SUMMARY:The Piano Lesson
DESCRIPTION:In August Wilson’s haunting\, luminous play set in 1930s Pittsburgh\, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie clash over the fate of the family piano; she treasures it as a precious connection to their ancestors\, and he sees it as the means to a more prosperous future. \nPerformances\nApril 10-11 | 7 p.m.\nApril 12 | 2 p.m. \nApril 17-18 | 7 p.m.\nApril 19 | 2 p.m. \nShedd Stage | Columbus Performing Arts Center\, 549 Franklin Ave.\,  43215 \nTickets: $5 \nPurchase Tickets Here
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/the-piano-lesson-5/
LOCATION:Columbus Performing Arts Center\, 549 Franklin Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Department Events,Featured,Theatre Productions
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DTSTAMP:20260415T091316
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SUMMARY:The Piano Lesson
DESCRIPTION:In August Wilson’s haunting\, luminous play set in 1930s Pittsburgh\, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie clash over the fate of the family piano; she treasures it as a precious connection to their ancestors\, and he sees it as the means to a more prosperous future. \nPerformances\nApril 10-11 | 7 p.m.\nApril 12 | 2 p.m. \nApril 17-18 | 7 p.m.\nApril 19 | 2 p.m. \nShedd Stage | Columbus Performing Arts Center\, 549 Franklin Ave.\,  43215 \nTickets: $5 \nPurchase Tickets Here
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/the-piano-lesson-6/
LOCATION:Columbus Performing Arts Center\, 549 Franklin Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Department Events,Featured,Theatre Productions
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SUMMARY:Conversations & Coffee: Connie S. Logan
DESCRIPTION:The Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center is proud to host the city’s longest-running series of artist talks – Conversations & Coffee. \nAttendees have the chance to gain key insight on art from a variety of people from different corners of the art world. Take a look at our upcoming weekly lunchtime art talks below\, or feel free to check out our calendar to see everything we have coming up on the schedule! \nOur free program\, which we have presented for more than 35 years\, brings together people who create art and people who appreciate art to discuss it in a relaxed\, casual setting. You bring a sack lunch\, we’ll provide the coffee and the expertise. \nConnie S. Logan  – Community Relations Liaison – A New Beginning for the Janis Junction Railroad: Model Railroad Studio
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/conversations-coffee-connie-s-logan/
LOCATION:Fran Ryan Center\, 865 E Capital S\, Columbus\, OH\, 43204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Conversation and Coffee,Tyson Cultural Arts Center
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CREATED:20260106T202158Z
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SUMMARY:Fran Ryan Center: Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fran Ryan Center on Saturday\, April 25\, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.\, for Demo Day! \nThis is a chance for prospective students to learn about our studios\, meet some of our talented staff and instructors\, and get their creativity flowing for their next masterpiece. Our team can register you on-site the same day for any class you are interested in taking! See for yourself how many amazing things are created in our building.
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/fran-ryan-center-demo-day-2/
LOCATION:Fran Ryan Center\, 865 E Capital S\, Columbus\, OH\, 43204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Department Events,Featured,Fran Ryan Center
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SUMMARY:Main Gallery: The Pandemic Portraits by Nicholas Hill
DESCRIPTION:The Pandemic Portraits by Nicholas Hill is an artifact of our times. The catalog by award-winning\, Guggenheim Fellow Nicholas Hill contains one hundred and five curated portraits from The Pandemic Portraits series (5\,000+ portraits to date). Each portrait uses a page from the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal as its ground.
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/the-pandemic-portraits-by-nicholas-hill/
LOCATION:Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center\, 139 W Main St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Gallery,Tyson Cultural Arts Center
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UID:10006735-1778198400-1780790399@columbusrecparks.com
SUMMARY:Loft Gallery: Staying in Place by Marge Bender and Barbara Vogel
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception: Friday\, May 8\, 6-8pm
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/staying-in-place-by-marge-bender-and-barbara-vogel/
LOCATION:Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center\, 139 W Main St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Loft Gallery,Tyson Cultural Arts Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T180000
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CREATED:20260414T140551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T141445Z
UID:10006732-1778263200-1778270400@columbusrecparks.com
SUMMARY:Opening Reception: The Pandemic Portraits by Nicholas Hill
DESCRIPTION:Free Event\, Complimentary Food and Drink Provided
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/open-reception-the-pandemic-portraits-by-nicholas-hill/
LOCATION:Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center\, 139 W Main St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Tyson Cultural Arts Center
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260415T091316
CREATED:20260414T141250Z
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SUMMARY:Main Gallery: Centered 2026 - Student/Faculty Show
DESCRIPTION:Centered. The 2026 Student/ Faculty Exhibit at the Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center. \nMore info coming soon.
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/centered-2026-student-faculty-show/
LOCATION:Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center\, 139 W Main St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Gallery,Tyson Cultural Arts Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T180000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Centered 2026 - Student/Faculty Show
DESCRIPTION:Free Event\, Complimentary Food and Drink Provided
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/opening-reception-centered-2026-student-faculty-show/
LOCATION:Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center\, 139 W Main St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Tyson Cultural Arts Center
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SUMMARY:Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Downtown Columbus\, Inc.. Learn a craft every month at this brand-new series. Activities include terrarium building\, painting\, crocheting\, and more. \nThis event is coordinated by Downtown Columbus\, Inc.\, please follow their Facebook or Instagram for updates.
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/art-in-the-park/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Topiary Garden at Deaf School Park\, 480 E Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Department Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091316
CREATED:20260406T173306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T173306Z
UID:10006699-1785070800-1785078000@columbusrecparks.com
SUMMARY:Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Downtown Columbus\, Inc.. Learn a craft every month at this brand-new series. Activities include terrarium building\, painting\, crocheting\, and more. \nThis event is coordinated by Downtown Columbus\, Inc.\, please follow their Facebook or Instagram for updates.
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/art-in-the-park/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Topiary Garden at Deaf School Park\, 480 E Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Department Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091316
CREATED:20260106T202233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T203552Z
UID:10006168-1787997600-1788008400@columbusrecparks.com
SUMMARY:Fran Ryan Center: Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fran Ryan Center on Saturday\, August 29\, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.\, for Demo Day! \nThis is a chance for prospective students to learn about our studios\, meet some of our talented staff and instructors\, and get their creativity flowing for their next masterpiece. Our team can register you on-site the same day for any class you are interested in taking! See for yourself how many amazing things are created in our building.
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/fran-ryan-center-demo-day-4/
LOCATION:Fran Ryan Center\, 865 E Capital S\, Columbus\, OH\, 43204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Department Events,Featured,Fran Ryan Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091316
CREATED:20260406T173306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T173306Z
UID:10006700-1788094800-1788102000@columbusrecparks.com
SUMMARY:Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Downtown Columbus\, Inc.. Learn a craft every month at this brand-new series. Activities include terrarium building\, painting\, crocheting\, and more. \nThis event is coordinated by Downtown Columbus\, Inc.\, please follow their Facebook or Instagram for updates.
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/art-in-the-park/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Topiary Garden at Deaf School Park\, 480 E Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Department Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091316
CREATED:20260406T173306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T173306Z
UID:10006701-1790514000-1790521200@columbusrecparks.com
SUMMARY:Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Downtown Columbus\, Inc.. Learn a craft every month at this brand-new series. Activities include terrarium building\, painting\, crocheting\, and more. \nThis event is coordinated by Downtown Columbus\, Inc.\, please follow their Facebook or Instagram for updates.
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/art-in-the-park/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Topiary Garden at Deaf School Park\, 480 E Town St\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Department Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091316
CREATED:20260106T202312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T204148Z
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SUMMARY:Fran Ryan Center: Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fran Ryan Center on Saturday\, Oct. 24\, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.\, for Demo Day! \nThis is a chance for prospective students to learn about our studios\, meet some of our talented staff and instructors\, and get their creativity flowing for their next masterpiece. Our team can register you on-site the same day for any class you are interested in taking! See for yourself how many amazing things are created in our building.
URL:https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/fran-ryan-center-demo-day-5/
LOCATION:Fran Ryan Center\, 865 E Capital S\, Columbus\, OH\, 43204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Department Events,Featured,Fran Ryan Center
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