The Jazz Arts Group returns to the historic Southern Theatre to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in “Home for the Holidays,” November 30 – December 4. UK vocal sensation Helen Welch makes a special return engagement to Columbus for the annual holiday spectacular. Each year promises a special yuletide surprise, and this year is no exception! | Read More

The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) kicks off the new Swingin’ with the CJO season with “Lights, Camera, Action!” (October 26-30 at the Southern Theatre), a night of music from beloved TV shows and classic theme songs performed by the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. The spotlight will also shine on acclaimed jazz guitarist, and former Tonight Show bandleader, Kevin Eubanks, featuring music from his new release, Zen Food. | Read More

[ April 11, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. April 12, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. April 13, 2012; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. April 14, 2012; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. April 15, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Beg, scream and shout as the CJO pays homage to the legendary figures of soul!

[ March 14, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. March 15, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. March 16, 2012; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. March 17, 2012; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. March 18, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Prohibition, and the speakeasies it spawned, helped create a culture of nightlife, dancing, and red hot jazz. Join the CJO as we salute the talent of the Cotton Club featuring award-winning choreographer/tap dancer Ted Louis Levy and Broadway sensation Brenda Braxton.

[ November 30, 2011; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. December 1, 2011; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. December 2, 2011; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. December 3, 2011; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. December 4, 2011; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Critically-acclaimed vocalist Helen Welch returns for the most wonderful time of the year!