Fall arts & entertainment highlights: Columbus concerts, comedy shows, theater and more

The air is crisp, some leaves are just starting to turn, musicians are tuning their instruments and actors are rehearsing their lines. You know what that means: The fall — and the fall arts season — will soon be upon us.

From theater and pop music to classical music and dance, Greater Columbus stages, auditoriums and concert halls will be filled with great guest artists and notable local talent.

The pop music scene is gearing up for a particularly robust autumn: Post Malone, Eric Clapton, The Who, CAAMP and Keith Urban are among the artists coming to town. The fall follows what has already been a strong year in the Columbus concert scene, with many artists back on the road after taking breaks due to COVID-19.

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Whether it’s been Kendrick Lamar, Kenny Chesney, Nelly, The Eagles, Chris Stapleton or many others, the fan turnout has impressed many, including Dave Redelberger, director of interactive marketing for Value City and Nationwide arenas.

The hope was that with COVID mask mandates a thing of the past and artists back on the road, fans would return to venues, but this year has exceeded the expectations of many.

“It’s bigger than many of our years pre-pandemic. It’s always tricky with the summer but we’ve been working at a record pace,” Redelberger said. “I don’t know if it’s what we expected. It’s something we hoped for, though.”

The return of concerts is more than just the money, though. It’s the atmosphere that has been lacking.

During COVID, many artists turned to Zoom or virtual concerts to try and make things seem normal. Those, while they were good in the moment, didn’t compare to the live show, Redelberger said.

“They were fun for a couple months, but there’s just nothing that replicates the communal shared experience of live music,” Redelberger said.

“The fans’ excitement to return was something we hoped for, but was beyond our expectations,” Redelberger said. “When the lights are down and everybody is screaming or singing along to their favorite song, it’s something special about that moment you can’t get on social media.”

Looking ahead, the theater and comedy scene promises to be no less vibrant: Musical lovers are anticipating the return of the Broadway hit “Hamilton” to the Ohio Theatre and the Short North Stage’s production of “Rent,” and audiences’ funny bones will be tickled by comedians Steven Wright at the Riffe Center and Jim Jeffries at the Palace Theatre.

Classical music aficionados will find plenty of inspiration from the Columbus Symphony, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra and other area ensembles, and dance fans will have no shortage of offerings from BalletMet, the Columbus Dance Theatre and more.

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Literary lovers will have numerous author appearances to choose from — including Temple Grandin at the Bexley High School’s Schottenstein Theatre — and museum-goers won’t want to miss the new exhibition of art by illustrator Maurice Sendak at the Columbus Museum of Art.

Here is a listing of highlights from the season ahead as chosen by Dispatch features writers with expertise in each genre.

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Eric Clapton opens tour in Columbus Sept. 8

Virtuoso blues guitarist Clapton, one of whose several homes is in Columbus, will begin his fall tour at 8 p.m. Thursday in Value City Arena, West Lane Avenue and Olentangy River Road. Active since the early '60s, the guitarist played with the Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominoes, as well as crafting a successful solo career and winning multiple Grammy Awards along the way. Opening for Clapton will be fellow blues rock guitarist Jimmie Vaughan. Tickets start at $69.50. (614-688-3939, www.schottensteincenter.com)

Post Malone raps at Nationwide Arena Sept. 18

Rapper and singer-songwriter Malone will appear at 8 p.m. Sept. 18, at Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., as part of an extensive tour. Known for his ability to smoothly move among many styles of rap, hip-hop and R&B, Malone will be performing material from his latest album, “Twelve Carat Toothache.” Also on the bill will be rapper Roddy Ricch. Tickets start at $79.50. (614-246-2000, nationwidearena.com)

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Ben Platt to appear at Value City Arena Sept. 19

Platt, best-known for appearances in “Dear Evan Hansen” and other Broadway musicals, will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 19, at Value City Arena. The performance was delayed from March. Besides his starring role in Evan Hansen, Platt is known for roles in “The Book of Mormon,” the movie “Pitch Perfect” and the Netflix series “The Politician.” His “Reverie Tour” will focus on songs from his 2021 pop album, “Reverie.” Opening will be pop sisters duo Aly & A.J. Tickets start at $29.50.(614-688-3939, www.schottensteincenter.com)

Panic! At the Disco plays Columbus Sept. 21

Panic! At the Disco will perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 21, at Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd. Originally an alternative pop band, Panic! is now the solo project of co-founder Brendon Urie, who will be putting the emphasis on his August release, "Viva Las Vengeance." Concertgoers can anticipate plenty of spectacle. Accompanying Panic! will be Welsh singer-songwriter MARINA and American singer-songwriter Jake Wesley Rogers. Tickets start at $30.50 (614-246-2000, nationwidearena.com)

Keith Urban to rock Nationwide Sept. 23

Australian country-rocker Urban will play at 7 p.m. Sept. 23, at Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd. The multi-month tour celebrates Urban's 2020 album “The Speed of Now Part 1” (no “Part 2” exists). Expect decades of hits and some masterful guitar work. Opening will be Tyler Hubbard — half of the duo Florida Georgia Line — and country singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress. Tickets start at $29.50 (614-246-2000, nationwidearena.com)

Iron Maiden will hit Columbus Oct. 7

Indefatigable heavy metal band Iron Maiden will stop by Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. This time around, the British sextet has crossed the Atlantic as part of its "Legacy of the Beast World Tour," which is based on the mobile phone game of the same name. Fans can look forward to a look back through the band's extensive catalog, with visuals that will overload even the hardest to shock. Opening will be Dutch metal band Within Temptation. Tickets start at $79.50. (614-246-2000, nationwidearena.com)

The Who to take over Value City Oct. 9

The latest incarnation of veteran '60s British rock band The Who will appear at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, at Value City Arena, West Lane Avenue and Olentangy River Road. Original members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey will be supported by a full band, a couple of keyboardists and orchestral accompaniment on a set that ranges from their early work up through their most recent release, 2019's “Who.” Joining the band as guest artist will be singer-songwriter Steven Page, founder of Barenaked Ladies. Tickets start at $41. (614-688-3939, www.schottensteincenter.com)

CAAMP to appear at Nationwide Oct. 21

Hometown favorites CAAMP will take over Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., at 7 p.m. Oct. 21. The folk band, two of whose members grew up in Upper Arlington, released a new album, “Lavender Days,” in August, and they're rapidly gaining more national attention. Fans can look forward to mellow harmonies and a homespun vibe. Opening will be Trampled by Turtles, a folk band from Minnesota. Tickets start at $29.50. (614-246-2000, nationwidearena.com)

COMEDY ACTS TO BRING LOTS OF LAUGHS

Canadian comic Conner to perform Sept. 9 at Palace

Canadian comedian-podcaster Kurtis Conner will perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 9, at the Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. A YouTube sensation and former Viner whose debut comedy album, “Cuppla Jokes” (2017), reached No. 1 on the iTunes comedy charts, Conner is on tour with fresh material after becoming known for critiques of misogyny and problematic YouTube content. Dean Hebscher and Jacob Sharpe also will perform. Tickets start at $40. (www.cbusarts.com)

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The Wright stuff: Deadpan comic to appear Sept. 10

CAPA will present Steven Wright at 8 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Riffe Center’s Davidson Theatre, 77 S. High St. Known for his deadpan delivery, non-sequiturs and love of irony and philosophical observations about life’s absurdities, Wright was ranked the 15th greatest comedian in Rolling Stone magazine’s 2017 list of the 50 Greatest Stand-up Comics. Tickets start at $32. (www.cbusarts.com)

Real Talk Comedy tour to visit Sept. 30 at Nationwide

The Real Talk Comedy Tour will reach town Sept. 30, at Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., with comedians DeRay Davis, Rickey Smiley, B Simone. Darren Brand, Jess Hilarious and Moneybag Mafia. Perhaps best-known is Davis, a standup comic and actor who played Ray the Hustle Guy in the film “Barbershop” and its sequel. Tickets, suggested for ages 18 and older, start at $62.50. (www.nationwidearena.com)

Schlesinger to visit Oct. 7 at Palace

The comedian-actress Iliza Schlesinger, who produced and starred in “The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show” on Netflix, will perform her standup act at 7 p.m. Oct. 7, at the Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. The 2008 winner (and first female winner) of NBC's “Last Comic Standing,” Schlesinger has performed five Netflix comedy specials and hosted the syndicated dating show “Excused,” the TBS game show “Separation Anxiety” and her own late-night talk show “Truth & Iliza” on Freeform. Tickets start at $40. (www.cbusarts.com)

Comedian hosts of U.S. history podcast 'The Dollop' to appear Oct. 19

Comedian hosts Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds will perform “The Dollop” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, in the Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. In the U.S. history podcast, Anthony reads a weird and disturbing story from the American past to Reynolds, who’s never heard the tale before but comments on it hilariously. The podcast is in the top 20 downloaded comedy podcasts in the U.S., Australia and Canada. Tickets start at $39. (www.cbusarts.com)

Jim Jefferies to finally appear here Oct. 27 at Palace

Jim Jefferies, originally scheduled to visit here last January, will perform his standup act at 7 p.m. Oct. 27, at the Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. The Australian actor-writer-comedian, known for his anecdotal and observational humor, created and starred in the FX sitcom “Legit” and the Comedy Central late-night show “The Jim Jefferies Show.” Tickets start at $39.75. (www.cbusarts.com)

THEATER PRODUCTIONS WILL ENGAGE, ENTERTAIN YOU

Bonnie and Clyde recalled in Shadowbox new dance-theater piece

Shadowbox Live will present “No Return: The Deadly Dance of Bonnie and Clyde” Sept. 15 through Nov. 13, at 503 S. Front St. With Top 40 pop-rock songs, the new dance-theater piece explores the lives of the star-crossed 1930s outlaws from their first meeting to the bitter end. Tickets start at $40. (614-416-7625, www.shadowboxlive.org)

MadLab Ohio premiere explores late-night workers

MadLab Theatre will present the first production of “The Graveyard Shift” Sept. 8-24, at 227 N. 3rd St. Chelsea Sutton’s new comedy focuses on three employees struggling with life choices while working a late-night schedule at Sparky’s Burger Barn as a prank war breaks out between them and the boys over at Mickey D’s. Tickets start at $18. (www.madlab.net)

Abbey Theater new musical opens at South Asian Theater Festival

The Abbey Theater of Dublin will host Spotlight Columbus’s eighth annual South Asian Theater Festival and produce a pilot production of a new musical during the two-day event: “The Moment,” exploring that one life-changing moment when everything changes in the lives of different people. Performances are 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10-11 at the Abbey Theater, 5600 Post Road. Tickets cost $10 or $20 to the entire festival, which begins at 2 p.m. Sept. 10-11. (dublinohiousa.gov/abbey-theater)

Otterbein salutes Sondheim with 'Night Music'

Otterbein University will launch its theater season with “A Little Night Music” Sept. 22 through Oct. 12, in Cowan Hall’s Fritsche Theatre, 30 S. Grove St., Westerville. Composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim and author Hugh Wheeler’s classic waltz musical — best-known for the song “Send in the Clowns” — is based on Ingmar Bergman’s film about romantic liaisons surrounding a Swedish actress and the men who love her. Tickets cost $30. (www.otterbein.edu)

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Red Herring's 'Airness' explores air-guitar competition

Red Herring Theatre Company will present “Airness” Sept. 23 through Oct. 9 at Shad,owbox Live’s Up Front Performance Space, 503 S. Front St. Chelsea Marcantel’s inspirational comedy centers on a girl entering her first air-guitar competition who befriends a group of charismatic nerds. (www.redherringtheater.org)

Available Light returns with 'Witch' comedy

Available Light Theatre, returning to live productions after a 2½ year hiatus, will present the recent American play “Witch” Sept. 29 to Oct. 14, at the Riffe Center’s Studio Two Theatre, 77 S. High St. Jen Silverman’s contemporary one-act dark comedy about hope and desire was inspired by a Jacobean tragedy. Tickets start at $25 in advance or "pay what you want" at the door. (avltheatre.com)

Short North to produce rock musical 'Rent'

Short North Stage will present the musical “Rent,” Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning rock opera update of Puccini’s “La Boheme” to young artists coping with AIDS and poverty in 1990s Manhattan. Performances are Oct. 6 through Nov. 6, at the Garden Theater, 1187 N. High St.Tickets start at $37. (614-469-0939, www.cbusarts.com)

Encore run for “Hamilton” tour begins Oct. 4

Broadway in Columbus and the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts will present an encore run of the national tour of “Hamilton” Oct. 4-23, at the Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Pulitzer Prize-winning multicultural musical takes a fresh, modern look at the the life and struggles of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s Founding Fathers who became the first U.S. Treasury Secretary. Tickets start at $39. (cbusarts.com)

Evolution introduces new romantic musical

Evolution Theatre Company will present “I’ll Take Romance, The Musical” Oct. 13-22 at the Abbey Theater of Dublin, 5600 Post Road. Composer-lyricist Michael Leamon and author Edwin Sanchez with Paul Lockwood adapted the new musical from Sanchez’s play about a gay gold digger, a newly out billionaire and the power of love to overcome obstacles. Tickets cost $20 to $35. (www.evolutiontheatre.org, www.dublinohiousa.gov/abbey-theater)

CLASSICAL MUSIC TO SHOWCASE DIVERSE WORKS

Sunday at Central begins with a work for eight

Eight musicians from the Columbus Symphony — violinists Alicia Hui and Gyusun Han, violist Kenichiro Matsuda, cellist Pei-An Chao, bassist Rudy Albach, bassoonist Betsy Sturdevant, clarinetist David Thomas and horn player Brian Mangrum — will perform Franz Schubert’s “Octet” at 3 p.m. Sept. 11, at the Ohio History Connection, Interstate 71 and East 17th Avenue. The program, the first of the season in the long-running Sunday at Central concert series, is offered free of charge. (www.sundayatcentral.org)

Pianist travels to 1790s

The calendar may read 2022, but the Early Music in Columbus series will transport audiences to the 18th century. In the series’ season-opener at 8 p.m. Sept. 23, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 125 E. Broad St., pianist and fortepianist Yi-heng Yang will perform music from the 1790s by Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Tickets cost $35. (www.earlymusicincolumbus.org)

Symphony’s Masterworks series set to start

The Columbus Symphony will kick off its Masterworks season with a doozy: Composer Carl Orff’s grandly majestic choral work “Carmina Burana” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, in the Ohio Theatre. Joining the orchestra will be the Columbus Symphony Chorus, led by soon-to-retire chorus director Ronald J. Jenkins; the Columbus Children’s Choir; and three vocal soloists, soprano Ashley Fabian, tenor Arthur Marks and baritone Ethan Vincent. Tickets start at $9.84. (www.columbussymphony.com)

Chamber Music Columbus’ 75th season to begin

For the 75th season, Chamber Music Columbus will introduce Greater Columbus audiences to the finest national and international chamber-music groups and artists. The anniversary season will kick off at 4 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., with the American Brass Quintet, a venerable ensemble formed in 1960 that will perform, among other works, a newly commissioned piece by Newark, Ohio, composer Ching-chu Hu. Tickets start at $19.05. (www.chambermusiccolumbus.org)

ProMusica opens new season

Music classical and contemporary will be heard at the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra’s season-opening program at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 and 7 p.m. Oct. 9, in the Southern Theatre. Under the direction of Music Director David Danzmayr, the orchestra will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s iconic “Symphony No. 5” while guest cellist Kian Soltani will offer his interpretation of classical standbys as well as the Ohio premiere of Iranian composer Reza Vali’s “The Girl from Shiraz.” Tickets start at $18. (www.promusicacolumbus.org)

Opera Columbus offers family friendly ‘La Cenerentola’

Opera Columbus will begin its season at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 and 2 p.m. Oct. 30, in the Southern Theatre with a rare opera appropriate for the entire family: Rossini’s opera “La Cenerentola” — known popularly as “Cinderella” — will present the same story familiar to generations of young people with the grand singing, dramatic acting and impressive sets synonymous with the company. Tickets start at $28. (www.operacolumbus.org)

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DANCE EVENTS TO SHOWCASE TALENT IN COLUMBUS

BalletMet dances into new season

To kick off the 2022-23 season, Artistic Director Edwaard Liang’s 10th with the company, BalletMet will present a pair of evocative short works choreographed by Liang and performed by the 26-dancer-strong ensemble: “Murmuration” and “Tributary.” The 90-minute program, “BalletMet at the Ohio,” will be performed at 8 p.m. Sept. 16-17 and 2 p.m. Sept. 18 (with a dress rehearsal open to senior citizens at 11 a.m. Sept. 16), in the Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Tickets start at $38.70. (www.balletmet.org)

Columbus Dance Theatre opens season

The Columbus Dance Theatre will launch its season as it traditionally does with the annual “Dancers Making Dances,” a program in which the troupe’s dancers join forces with area visual artists and musicians to create all-new works. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 1 and 3 p.m. Oct. 2 at the company’s own theater space at 592 E. Main St. Tickets cost $25. (www.columbusdancetheatre.com)

‘Peter and the Wolf’ in Worthington

The story “Peter and the Wolf” will be given a fresh spin by Hixon Dance. The company will perform the family-friendly work at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Oct. 1 and 3 p.m. Oct. 2, at the McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington. The score by Sergei Prokofiev will be performed by the Worthington Chamber Orchestra, which is led by conductor Antoine T. Clark. Tickets cost $15. (www.mcconnellarts.org)

Ailey II stops in Columbus

Call it a night of up-and-coming talent: As part of a national tour, Ailey II — a troupe of young dancers within New York’s legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater — will perform works by new choreographers at the Riffe Center’s Davidson Theatre, 77 S. High St., at 8 p.m. Oct. 11. Tickets start at $27. (www.capa.com)

‘Dracula’ performed by BalletMet

Just in time for Halloween, BalletMet will revive its classic production of “Dracula” during performances from Oct. 28 through Nov. 5, at the Riffe Center’s Davidson Theatre. Taking cues from the original 1897 novel by Bram Stoker as well as the 1992 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the ballet, choreographed by former Artistic Director David Nixon, will combine moody movement, haunting music and eerie effects to tell the story of the notorious Transylvanian count. Tickets start at $36.60. (www.balletmet.org)

JAZZ CONCERTS

Louis Armstrong tribute launches CJO season

What better way to kick off a season of jazz than with an homage to Satchmo?

The Columbus Jazz Orchestra, led by Artistic Director Byron Stripling, and guest vocalist Carmen Bradford will perform the program “Louis Armstrong and Friends,” a tribute to Armstrong’s inimitable sound, from Oct. 13-16, in the Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. Tickets start at $14.70. (www.jazzartsgroup.org)

Famous Jazz Orchestra returns

Vaughn Wiester’s Famous Jazz Orchestra is back at it again: The ensemble has picked up its weekly performances on Monday evenings at the Clintonville Woman’s Club, 3951 N. High St. Highlights in the fall include trombonist John Fedchock, a Cleveland native and graduate of Ohio State University who now lives in New York. Fedchock will perform with the orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Tickets cost $10. (www.fjo.squarespace.com)

Aaron Diehl Trio to perform

Acclaimed jazz pianist Aaron Diehl — a Columbus native and veteran of the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra now based in New York — is sure to thrill audiences in his hometown when he brings his trio back home for a concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 27, in the Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St. Tickets cost $28.35. (www.jazzartsgroup.org)

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART

'Newsies' begins its run on Sept. 23

Columbus Children's Theatre's “Disney's 'Newsies'” opens at 7 p.m. Sept. 23, at the Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., with performances at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 2. The two-act musical, based on the 1992 movie, follows a strike by teenage newspaper sellers in New York at the turn of the 20th century. Tickets start at $53. (614-469-0939, www.capa.com)

'Jurassic World' to invade Value City Arena starting Sept. 29

The "Jurassic World Live Tour" will open at Value City Arena, West Lane Avenue and Olentangy River Road, at 7 p.m. Sept. 29, with additional performances on Sept. 30 and Oct. 2. Guests can take in the exploits of more than 24 life-size dinosaurs resembling those in the films, as well as actors, in a world created partially by actual scenery and partly by projections. The storyline revolves around the attempts of scientists to save a new dinosaur from evil forces. Tickets start at $15. (614-688-3939, schottensteincenter.com)

'Disney Junior' to entertain on Oct. 11

"Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza" will be presented at 6 p.m. Oct. 11, at the Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. The concert-style show includes characters, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse and their friends, as well as characters from the Marvel universe. There will be plenty of singing, dancing and acrobatics as Mickey and Spidey attempt to rescue a costume party from evil forces. Tickets start at $30.50. (614-469-0939, www.capa.com)

'Sesame Street Live' hits Columbus on Oct. 16

Fans of Elmo and his friends should be delighted when "Sesame Street Live" heads to Value City Arena, West Lane Avenue and Olentangy River Road, at 2 and 5:30 p.m. Oct. 16. The magic-themed, song-and dance-heavy show revolves around Elmo learning magic tricks, Cookie Monster learning the science behind baking, Abby Cadabby studying caterpillars, Big Bird discovering shadow puppetry and more. Tickets start at $15. (614-688-3939, schottensteincenter.com)

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VISUAL ARTS TO EXPLORE AND CONTEMPLATE

1960s artist Kali rediscovered

The Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., will present “LA Woman: Kali Artographer,” the first museum exhibition of works by Joan Archibald, known as Kali, a recently discovered photographer from the 1960s. The show, with more than 50 vintage and contemporary prints, will run Sept. 10 to March 12. Adult admission costs $18. For other admission costs, go to www.columbusmuseum.org.

Artworks show concern for the planet

Invited artists will explore the importance of environmental stewardship in “The Earth is Us: Forging a New Relationship,” Sept. 16 to Oct. 29, at the Columbus Cultural Arts Center, 139 W. Main St. Admission is free. (www.culturalartscenteronline.org)

Two shows at the Wexner Center

Two shows will share the galleries this fall at the Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High St. “Carlos Motta: Your Monsters, Our Idols” will be the largest presentation to date in the United States of works by the Colombian-born, New York-based artist. Also, in her first museum exhibition, photographer Carol Newhouse chronicles the Women’s Land movement and the creation of WomanShare, a queer, feminist, land-based community in rural Oregon. “Sharing Circles: Carol Newhouse and the WomanShare Collective” and “Carlos Motta” both run Sept. 16 to Dec. 30, and admission is free. (www.wexarts.org)

Ohio achievements in the spotlight

Inventions and innovations from our state will be celebrated in “Ohio the Start of It All,” Sept. 24 to Dec. 31, at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E. Main St., Lancaster. Works are from the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum, a large collection of original art from picture books. Admission is free. (www.decartsohio.org)

Conservatory celebrates art of Halloween

Jack-o'-lantern-illuminated paths, pumpkin houses and larger-than-life spiders created by Tork Collaborative Arts, are among the visuals promised in “Pumpkins Aglow,” Oct. 12 to Oct. 30, at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St. The event continues throughout the month. General adult admission is $22. (www.fpconservatory.org)

African American art sampled

Works from the permanent collection of the King Arts Complex will be on display in “Past, Present, Future,” Oct. 13 through Dec. 31, in the Complex’s Elijah Pierce Gallery, 835 Mount Vernon Ave. Among the featured artists: Howard G. Buffet, Elizabeth Catlett, Barbara Chavous and April Sunami. Admission is free. (www.kingartscomplex.com)

Children’s book illustrator celebrated

Fans of ornery Max and his wild buddies will revel in “Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak,” Oct. 21 to March 5, at the Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St. The exhibit is the first major and most complete retrospective of Sendak’s works since his death in 2012. For admission prices and information, visit www.columbusmuseum.org.

The healing power of art considered

More than a dozen artists will explore the connection between the visual arts and healing in “The Nexus of Art and Health,” curated by Sienna Brown and continuing from Oct. 29 to Jan. 6, at the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery, 77 S. High St. Admission is free. (www.riffegallery.org)

AUTHORS TO SHARE INSIGHTS DURING VISITS

Country stars Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell to talk lyrics

In a virtual conversation on Zoom, singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell and music star Emmylou Harris will talk about Crowell’s new illustrated book, “Word For Word,” at 7 p.m. Sept. 13. The event is presented by Gramercy Books, Natalie’s Grandview and Zeppelin Productions. Tickets cost $10 or $80 that includes a copy of the book. (www.gramercybooksbexley.com)

Thurber House presents Cate Holahan

Screenwriter and novelist Cate Holahan, whose latest book is “The Darkness of Others,” will be the featured author of a Thurber House event at 7 p.m. Oct. 5, at the Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St. Tickets cost $21. (www.thurberhouse.org)

Icon of rock journalism, Jann Wenner, to make virtual appearance

Jann Wenner, founder of “Rolling Stone” magazine and author of the memoir “Like a Rolling Stone,” will appear in a virtual conversation with producer and music devotee Alec Wightman at 7 p.m. Oct. 11. The event is presented by Gramercy Books, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Natalie’s Grandview and Zeppelin Productions. Tickets cost $10 or $37 that includes a copy of the book. (www.gramercybooksbexley.com)

Geek alert: Felicia Day hosted by library

As a prelude to the Delaware Library’s comic-con Great Geekfest on Oct. 22, author and actress Felicia Day (“The Guild”) will appear at 7 p.m. Oct. 15, in Willis Education Center, 74 W. William St., Delaware. Prior to the event, Joss Whedon’s mini-musical “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” (Day is in the cast) will be shown at 7 p.m. Oct. 4, at the Strand Theatre, 28 E. Winter St., Delaware. All events are free. (www.delawarelibrary.org)

Sloane Crosley to to visit Columbus

Sloane Crosley, finalist for the Thurber Prize for American humor and author of the essay collection, “I Was Told There’d Be Cake,” will appear at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, in a Thurber House event at the Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St. Crosley’s new novel is “Cult Classic.” Tickets cost $21. (www.thurberhouse.org)

Rumaan Alam, author of aclaimed novel, to visit

Rumaan Alam, author of the dystopian novel “Leave the World Behind,” will appear at 2 p.m. Oct. 23, at the Columbus Metropolitan Main Library, 96 S. Grant Ave. The event is free and part of the library’s Carnegie Author series. (www.columbuslibrary.org)

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Temple Grandin to appear in Bexley

The animal rights pioneer and autism advocate will appear in conversation with WOSU radio’s Ann Fisher at 4 p.m. Oct. 23, in Bexley High School’s Schottenstein Theatre, 326 S. Cassingham Road, Bexley. Grandin will discuss her new book, “Visual Thinking.” Tickets cost $30 and include a copy of the book. (www.gramercybooksbexley.com)

Writer, comedian Nick Offerman to visit

Nick Offerman, best-known as Ron Swanson on television’s “Parks and Recreation,” will talk with WCMH-TV (Channel 4) "Today" co-anchor Matt Barnes at 7 p.m. Oct. 25, in Otterbein University’s Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St., Westerville. Offerman’s books include “Paddle Your Own Canoe,” “Where the Deer and the Antelope Play” and “Good Clean Fun.” Tickets range from $20 to $60. (www.westervillelibrary.org)

“Little Fires” author Celeste Ng to make appearance

Ohio novelist Celeste Ng, author of “Little Fires Everywhere” and her newest, “Our Missing Hearts,” will appear at 7 p.m. Oct. 28, in Canzani Auditorium, Columbus College of Art & Design, Cleveland Avenue and Gay Street. Poet and essayist Maggie Smith will moderate. Tickets cost $31 and include a copy of “Our Missing Hearts.” (www.gramercybooksbexley.com)

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