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Columbus Oktoberfest
Break out the lederhosen for this free festival, which is in its 46th year. Things kick off with a keg tapping followed by events like the stein hoist (a beer lifting competition) the 4-mile Brat Trot and dances by the Austrian Tanz und Spielkreis Dancers. Listen to the Augsburg Band and sample authentic sauerkraut, beer and cream puffs. Sept. 23-25. (09/2011)
At the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds 717 E 17th Ave
614-644-3247
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Music in the Park
Boogie among the begonias every Friday evening, when local acoustic (Aug. 5) Bluegrass (Aug. 12) and Blues (Aug.19) bands rock the bandstand at Friendship Park. Through Aug. 19. (08/2011)
At Friendship Park 150 Oklahoma Ave, Gahanna
614-342-4250
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Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival
Reynoldsburg proudly claims to be the “birthplace of the commercial tomato.” At this annual summer fest, sip on free tomato juice, listen to local singers and marvel at the unfortunate specimen that wins the “most oddly formed tomato” contest—one of many tomato-related competitions. This one-ofa- kind event also offers games, live music, a cruise-in car show and pig races. Aug. 19-20. (08/2011)
At Huber Park 1520 Davidson Dr, Reynoldsburg
614-866-4888
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Dublin Kiwanis Annual Frog Jump
More than 4,000 kids enter their amphibious friends in races on an afternoon that's hopping with ice cream, funnel cakes, giant slides, inflatable rides and a dunk tank. All proceeds go to charity. June 25. (06/2011)
At Coffman Park 5200 Emerald Pkwy Dublin
800-245- 8387
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Sesquicentennial Tree Planting & Civil War Commemoration
Ohio leaders—accompanied by Gen. Grant and President Lincoln re-enactors—will plant a tree for the 150th anniversary of the Ohio Statehouse. To conclude the event, Battery A will fire the Ohio Statehouse cannon (don’t worry—it’ll be blanks) to mark the outbreak of the Civil War, which began on this day in 1861. April 12. (04/2011)
At Ohio Statehouse Broad and High sts
888-644-6123
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Stuart Little
Everybody loves Stuart the Mouse (save, of course, for Snowbell the Cat). In this classic tale by E. B. White, Stuart lives with his family in New York until he strikes out to see the world and find his best friend, Margalo. March 10-27. (03/2011)
At Columbus Children's Theatre 512 Park St
614-224-6672
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Columbus International Auto Show
Breathe in that new-car smell while admiring the latest models. All the biggies will be there, including Ford, GMC, Chevrolet and Chrysler, but save some time for those wish-list favorites like Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, Maserati, Aston Martin and Lotus. March 17-20. (03/2011)
At the Greater Columbus Convention Center; 400 N High St
614-799- 2232
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Early Television Museum
TV junkies can go way back to the source at this museum, home to sets from the 1920s, rare ’30s British televisions and early color sets from 1953-57—many of which still work. Pretend you’re in an old silent flick in front of the 1930 flying spot scanner camera, which projects an image as it would appear on an old-time mechanical set. Open weekends only. (02/2011)
5396 Franklin St, Hilliard
614-771-0510
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COMPLAINTS CHOIR
This video exhibition is comprised of central Ohio’s complaints, submitted by the public and put to music by local musician David Holm. The choir, which is a worldwide phenomenon that began in Finland, is inspired by the Finnish term “Valituskuoro,” meaning “complaints choir.” Through Jan. 16. (01/2011)
At Columbus Museum of Art 480 E Broad St
614-221-6801
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COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL
This is America’s longest-running film festival, now in its 58th year. Look for arthouse films, plus contestant works in many formats— narrative film, student work and broadcast journalism, among them—vying for Silver Chris Awards and the highest prize, the Chris Statuette. Nov. 16-21. (11/2010)
107 N 9th St
614-444-7460
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CAHS HOWLOWEEN PETS ON PARADE
Costumed pets strut their stuff (with humans in tow) at this 11th annual Halloween parade at Easton’s town square. Root for the best, scariest and funniest costumes at this event, which benefi ts the Capital Area Humane Society. Oct. 24. (10/2010)
160 Easton Town Center
614-416-7000
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PIRATE WEEKEND
Argh, mateys! Grab your cutlass and head for the Santa Maria, a full-scale replica of Columbus’s famed flagship. Re-enactors from the great age of piracy will swashbuckle along the Scioto Riverfront. Sept. 18-19. (09/2010)
25 Marconi Blvd
614-645-0351
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