Events

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Friday, August 12 8 p.m.
>>Known for their flawless musicianship and heart-stopping vocals, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver have won numerous awards, and Doyle has released nearly 40 albums and CDs. He has received fourteen International Bluegrass Music Awards, including seven Vocal Group of the Year and three Song of the Year awards, and has also been nominated for four Grammy’s and five Dove Awards. [Visit Artist Website]

Tony Monaco

Tony Monaco Trio and a Community Blues Jam Session
Friday, August 26 8 p.m.
>>A Columbus native who began playing at local clubs in his teens, Tony Monaco has grown to be a jazz organ wizard who has played both nationally and internationally with legends such as Jimmy Smith and Pat Martino. Recently named “Best International Hammond Organist 2011” by Italian jazz magazine Jazzit, Monaco continues to balance teaching, playing, and recording in and around Columbus with producing for other organists and touring around the globe. Following the performance, you’ll experience a Community Blues Jam session like no other as the audience becomes the show. Hosted by Tony Monaco, musicians and vocalists of all skill levels are invited to sit in with some of the finest blues musicians around. Participants are encouraged to bring an instrument. Drums and amps will be provided. [Visit Artist Website]

BalletMet

BalletMet Columbus
Friday, September 2 8 p.m.
>>Enjoy a preview of BalletMet’s upcoming season along with audience favorites set against the downtown skyline. Renowned for its versatility and innovative repertory, BalletMet Columbus ranks among the nation’s largest dance companies, and its Dance Academy ranks among the largest dance-training centers. Since its inception in 1978, BalletMet has added 157 company premieres to its repertoire and produced 129 world premieres. It has also developed DanceReach, a series of educational and outreach programs that serve nearly 30,000 people annually; through DanceReach, up to 70 scholarships each year give access to talented youth, many from minority and underserved groups, who cannot otherwise participate. [Visit Artist Website]

Tickets are on sale through The LC box office and Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets for Summerfest Eve are priced at $10.25. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Friendship Park
150 Oklahoma Avenue Gahanna Ohio 43230