Music

Sunday, March 8, 4pm, Martin de Porres Center, 2330 Airport Dr.

Enjoy a musical reflection with a concert from the Columbus International Children’s Choir on Sunday, March 8 at 4pm. This internationally-known choir exposes its members to different cultures and musical styles while promoting self-confidence and responsibility. Several ensembles, representing various age groups, will perform.

This event is free and open to the public though donations for the choir will be accepted.

Friday, February 7, 7:30-9:30pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.

Serious love songs and a humorous trivia quiz will highlight a Valentines concert by Bill Cohen and friends at the Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave. The show runs from 7:30pm to 9:30pm on Friday, February 7.

With guitar and piano, Bill will sing favorites from the 1950s through the 1970s that have been made famous by John Denver, the Everly Brothers, Sam Cooke, Bette Midler, James Taylor, Dan Fogelberg, the Eagles, the Beatles, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Tom Waits, and others.

Sunday, February 2, 3-4:30pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

Saturday, January 18, 7-8:30pm, Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 7 W. Henderson Rd.

On this, the 60th anniversary of the first lunch counter sit-in, we’ll recall an often-forgotten era when black and white civil rights demonstrators marched together, were beaten together, were arrested together, and were even killed together.

Friday, December 13, 8pm; Saturday, December 14, 2pm and 8pm; King Ave. United Methodist Church, 299 King Ave.; Sunday, December 15, 6pm, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2480 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.

Ring in the holidays with CGMC’s annual family tradition as we present our ever-popular holiday celebration. We’ll set the earth aglow with the sights, sounds, and songs that make the holidays such a special time of year.

Buy your tickets early; this holiday favorite always sells out!

Friday, December 13, 8pm; Saturday, December 14, 2pm and 8pm; King Ave. United Methodist Church, 299 King Ave.; Sunday, December 15, 6pm, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2480 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.

Ring in the holidays with CGMC’s annual family tradition as we present our ever-popular holiday celebration. We’ll set the earth aglow with the sights, sounds, and songs that make the holidays such a special time of year.

Buy your tickets early; this holiday favorite always sells out!

Friday, December 13, 8pm; Saturday, December 14, 2pm and 8pm; King Ave. United Methodist Church, 299 King Ave.; Sunday, December 15, 6pm, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2480 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.

Ring in the holidays with CGMC’s annual family tradition as we present our ever-popular holiday celebration. We’ll set the earth aglow with the sights, sounds, and songs that make the holidays such a special time of year.

Buy your tickets early; this holiday favorite always sells out!

Friday, December 13, 8pm; Saturday, December 14, 2pm and 8pm; King Ave. United Methodist Church, 299 King Ave.; Sunday, December 15, 6pm, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2480 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.

Ring in the holidays with CGMC’s annual family tradition as we present our ever-popular holiday celebration. We’ll set the earth aglow with the sights, sounds, and songs that make the holidays such a special time of year.

Buy your tickets early; this holiday favorite always sells out!

Sunday, November 24, 3-4pm, Streetlight Guild, 1367 E. Main St.

The Voice of Freedom: Civil Rights introduces audiences to the operatic art form by celebrating African-American cultural history through song. Universal in its emotional and musical appeal, this unique production will highlight gospel, jazz, and other works from the Civil Rights Movement. “The Voice of Freedom: Civil Rights” aims to share the African-American experience with audiences of all ages, races, and religions. This show is an abridged version of “The Journey: Civil Rights.”

Friday, November 29, 7:30-9pm, Maynard Ave. United Methodist Church, 2350 Indianola Ave.

As an alternative to the Black Friday buying frenzy, Bill will remind us of all the gifts we have been given: nature, friends, freedom, families, pets, music, art, emotions, and more.

• Songs linked with John Denver, Don McLean, Phil Ochs, Pete Seeger, Louis Armstrong, Jiminy Cricket, Peter, Paul and Mary, and the Golden Girls.

• Inspiring sayings about gratefulness

• Beautiful vocal harmonies by the In Spirit Singers