STATEHOUSE NEWS

Ohio Statehouse Announces 2014 'Summer Fridays at the Statehouse' Season
Free Performing Arts Series
May 8, 2014
 

2014 Summer Fridays PSA
The Ohio Statehouse today announced the 2014 Summer Fridays at the Statehouse schedule of performances. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) has partnered with 12 central Ohio performing arts groups to present, Summer Fridays at the Statehouse. Summer Fridays is a FREE outdoor lunch-time performing arts series staged on the West Plaza (High Street) of the historic Ohio Statehouse. Summer Fridays at the Statehouse provides an opportunity for the public and downtown community to gather on Capitol Square to experience some of Columbus’ diverse arts groups and to visit the beautiful Ohio Capitol.

This year’s participating performing arts groups include a diverse cross section of central Ohio’s arts organizations.

Scheduled 2014 performances include:
June 6 – RMT, Songs of America
Food Truck: Dos Hermanos
June 13 – Franklin Xpress, Classic Rock
Food Truck: Dos Hermanos
June 20 – The Smoking Guns, Blues, Country, Rock
Food Truck: Red Plate Blue Plate
June 27 – OhioDance, Dance from Around the World
Food Truck: Angry Weiner
July 11 – Grassahol Band, Bluegrass
Food Truck: Paddy Wagon
July 18 – Columbus Youth Orchestra, Classical
Food Truck: Paddy Wagon
July 25 – Alliance of Greater Central Ohio, Barbershop Harmony
Food Truck: Angry Weiner
August 1 – Ladies of Longford, Celtic
Food Truck: Sophie's Pierogi
August 8 – I.R. and Sweet D of the Apple Bottom Gang, Country Western
Food Truck: Pickled Swine
August 15 – Fort Hayes Prep. Music Program
Food Truck: New Horizons Street Grill
August 22 – One Way Gospel Singers, Gospel & Country
Food Truck: Red Plate Blue Plate
August 29 – Opera Columbus, Opera
Food Truck: Cheesy Truck

Summer Fridays at the Statehouse will take place Fridays, June 6 through August 29 (absent July 4). The programs will run between noon and 1 p.m. The series gives the downtown community and visitors the opportunity to enjoy the majestic Statehouse grounds while some of Columbus’ best arts groups perform. There is no better place downtown to enjoy your lunch this summer!

Visitors are encouraged to bring their lunch or purchase lunch form one of the food trucks scheduled for lunch service during each Friday concert.

Performances will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Up to the minute performance information about Summer Fridays at the Statehouse will be posted on the front page of the Ohio Statehouse website at www.ohiostatehouse.org. Summer Fridays at the Statehouse audience members are encouraged to visit the Statehouse website each morning of the scheduled performances to retrieve last minute performance information.

Media support for Summer Fridays at the Statehouse is provided by 10TV.

High resolution photos from the 2013 season are available at:
http://www.ohiostatehouse.org/galleries/summer-fridays-2013

A 30 second Public Service Announcement promoting the event can be viewed at:
http://www.ohiochannel.org/MediaLibrary/Media.aspx?fileId=143590

Facts About Downtown Columbus

  • Approximately 100,000 employees work downtown

  • Home to thousands of residents

  • Downtown Columbus is one of the safest places in central Ohio

  • 30,000 students attend classes at one of four downtown colleges or universities

  • Downtown has accessible public transportation service; COTA bus stops located near the Ohio Statehouse



To view this press release and others, visit www.ohiostatehouse.org.

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CALENDAR LISTING:

Summer Fridays at the Statehouse, Performing Arts Series
June 6 through August 29; 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

West Plaza
The Ohio Statehouse
1 Capitol Square
Columbus, OH 43215

Summer Fridays is a FREE lunch-time outdoor performing arts series staged on the West Plaza (High Street) of the historic Ohio Statehouse. Summer Fridays at the Statehouse provides an opportunity for the public and downtown community to gather on Capitol Square to experience some of Columbus’ diverse arts groups and to visit the beautiful Capitol building.

Enjoy a free lunch-time concert on the West Plaza of the Ohio Statehouse each Friday (absent July 4) in June, July and August. View the concert schedule at www.ohiostatehouse.org.

Canceled in the event of rain.