Westerville ArtsLine: Short month of February not short on art offerings
Among the list of arts-centered events planned for February is WesterBall, a gala for art lovers and families.
Scheduled for 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Otterbein’s The Point, the bash will be hosted by the Arts Council of Westerville to build excitement for a cultural-arts center in Westerville, raise funds for local arts and music programming and promote artists and organizations.
Attendees will enjoy a live band, dancing, student performances, a flash mob, kids activities, silent auctions, artist awards, and more by ordering tickets at artscouncilofwesterville.com. Otterbein health protocols will be followed.
Linda Wilkins is a member of the Arts Council of Westerville.
February calendar
February – Mini Art Museum Exhibit. The Teen Room exhibit features tiny canvas paintings. Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St.
February – Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest. Writers of all ages and experience levels can submit original works through March 1. For guidelines and how to enter, go to artscouncilofwesterville.com.
By appointment – Swing Dance Series. Schedule three private 20-minute sessions in time for WesterBall. Fred Astaire Dance Studios, 1091 Eastwind Drive.
Starting Feb. 3 – You're a Trip: A Physical Comedy Class, 4 to 5:30 p.m. In this six-week class, children ages 8-12 will use theater games and improvisation. Go to goodmedicineproductions.org for more information.
Feb. 4-20 – “The Laramie Project” presented by Curtain Players. For ticket details go to curtainplayers.org.
Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 – Live Music at Java Central Cafe, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 5; 7 to 10 p.m. remaining dates. Acts include Jim Volk, Rick Barr, Brady Fulton and String Theory. Acoustic guitar is presented Thursday and Friday nights. Free at 20 S. State St.
Feb. 8 – Crafting with the Council: Have a Heart, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees will learn to use wool felting to create a small hanging heart. Supplies and wine are included at Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State St. Register at artscouncilofwesterville.com.
Feb. 10-19 – “The Heidi Chronicles” presented by Otterbein Theatre and Dance. To verify performance dates and times, call the box office at 614-823-1109 or go to otterbein.edu/theatre-performances/.
Feb. 11 – Lands, Real and Imagined: Women Artists Respond to the Art and Travel Writings of Maria Graham (1785-1842). Public reception, 4 to 7 p.m. at Fisher Gallery, Otterbein Roush Hall, 27 S. Grove St.
Feb. 12 – Author Visit: The Road to Ohio State, 3 to 4 p.m. Sports writer Doug Lesmerises talks about football recruiting. Register at westervillelibrary.org.
Feb. 15 – Sip & Sketch Art Session: Northern Lights, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants use acrylic paint on canvas. The session includes supplies and wine at Good Vibes Winery, 2 S. State St.
Feb. 22 – Smashing the Liquor Machine: Author Webinar, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Writer Mark Schrad uncovers temperance facts. Register at westervillelibrary.org.
Feb. 23 – WACKY Kids & Youth Art Workshop, 6 to 8 p.m. Children ages 7 to 12 will create Picasso-inspired mosaic masks at The Point at Otterbein, 60 Collegeview Road. Register at artscouncilofwesterville.com.
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