The Riverfront Arts Festival will open September 17 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM; It reopens Saturday, September 18 from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Sunday, September 19 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The festival will include performances from a diverse group of local and regional musical heavy-hitters, including Opera Columbus's season preview, Ladies of Longford, renown Beatles tribute, "A Hard Day's Night," Sabrina Tutstone, Fo/Mo/Deep, Marble Park and Slick Andrews and the Generators. For more information click here.
9/19 - Kitchen Kapers 2010
Kitchen Kapers 2010 presented by Riverside Methodist Hospital will take place on Sunday, September 19th. Kitchen Kapers is an annual fundraiser featuring tours of newly remodeled gourmet kitchens in Upper Arlington and surrounding areas. The kitchens will showcase builders, vendors and designers as well as local restaurants, florists and specialty stores who donate their time and products to each home on the tour. To purchase in advance click here.
9/26 - Race for the Kids 5K Run/Walk
Race for the Kids 5K Run/Walk and Free 1/4 mile fun run for kids is at Jones Middle School Track at 2100 Arlington Ave. in Upper Arlington on Sunday, September 26th at 9 AM. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, goodie bags, and refreshments. Race for the kids supports the mission of Nationwide Children's Hospital, and all the funds raised will help sick children get better. Now in its fourth year, Race for the Kids is fast becoming a community favorite event. To register online click here.
9/26 - New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix and Family Day
Join Mix 107-9 at the 13th Annual New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix and Family Day on Sunday, September 26th from 10 AM -5 PM. The Classic includes thirty of North America's top equestrians and their mounts in an internationally-sanctioned show jumping Grand Prix. The Classic also includes a lively family fair filled with traditional carnival activities, including rides, face painting, jugglers, a petting zoo and much more. All proceeds from the event benefit the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence. Individual Adult Tickets are $15 and Children under 12 are Free. Tickets are available here.
The first national tour of "Legally Blonde" comes to the Palace Theatre. This Broadway hit shall take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with our heroine, Elle, and her Chihuahua, Bruiser. The verdict? This much fun should not be legal! For tickets and showtimes, please click here. Listen to Mix 107-9 for your opportunity to win tickets.
9/29 - Mix 107-9 welcomes Jason Mraz to the LC
Mix 107-9 welcomes Jason Mraz to the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Outdoor Amphitheater on Wednesday, September 29th at 7 PM. Mraz is an American singer-songwriter, born and raised in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Mraz's stylistic influences include reggae, pop, rock, folk, jazz and hip hop. Listen to Mix for your chance to win tickets. Tickets for the show go on sale July 24th at ticketmaster.
10/1 - Mix 107-9 welcomes Nickelback to Nationwide Arena
Mix 107-9 welcomes Nickelback to Nationwide Arena on Friday, October 1st. Nickelback has sold over 35 million albums and the band's latest album, "Dark Horse," produced by the legendary Mutt Lange, debuted at number town on the Billboard Top 200 Charts. Tickets go on-sale Saturday, July 17th at 10 AM at the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office and through Ticketmaster.
10/12 - Mix 107-9 welcomes MUSE to Value City Arena
Mix 107-9 welcomes MUSE to Value City ARena on Tuesday, October 12th at 8 PM. MUSE, once labeled the greatest British rock heretics of the new century is set to embark on a world tour with a stop in Columbus. Known for their energetic and extravagant live performances and their fusion of multiple music genres including progressive rock, classical, heavy metal and electronic and easily recognized because of Matthew Bellamy's falsetto and use of vibrato, MUSE has been dubbed, "the best LIVE band." Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 24th at 10 AM here.
10/19 - Michael Franti & Spearhead at the Newport Music Hall
Mix 107-9 welcomes Michael Franti and Spearhead to the Newport Music Hall on Tuesday, October 19th. Michael Franti is an American poet, musician, and composer. He is the creator and lead vocalist of Michael Franti and Spearhead, a band that blends hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, jazz, fold and rock. Listen to Mix for your chance to win tickets. Tickets go on sale July 31st here.
10/21 - Mix 107-9 welcomes Ingrid Michaelson to the the Newport Music Hall
Mix 107-9 welcomes Ingrid Michaelson to the Newport Music Hall on Thursday, October 21st. Ingrid Michaelson is a singer-songwriter from New York best known for her single "The Way I Am". To win tickets listen to Mix 107-9, to purchase tickets click here.
10/24 - So You Think You Can Dance at the Schottenstein Center
Mix 107-9 welcomes So You Think You Can Dance to the Schottenstein Center on October 24th. The show will feature finalists from the hit television show: Adechike, Ashley, Billy, Jose, Kent, Lauren and Robert. It will also feature All Stars: Ade, Allison, Courtney, Dominic, Kathryn and Last Season's Winner Russell. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 30th here.
11/2 - Mix 107-9 welcomes Needtobreathe to the Newport Music Hall
Mix 107-9 welcomes Needtobreathe to the Newport Music Hall on Tuesday, November 2nd at 7 PM. Needtobeathe is a band from Seneca, South Carolina. The band's third album, The Outsiders, was released on August 25, 2009, peaking at number 20 on the Billboard 200. Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 31st here.
11/12 - Mix 107-9 welcomes Chelsea Handler to Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Mix 107-9 welcomes Chelsea Handler and her Bang Bang Tour to Veterans Memorial Auditorium on Friday, November 12th. As one of the nation's most outrageous and successful female stand-ups, Chelsea has performed to sold-out audiences at venues and festivals across the country with a devout fan base that continues to grow exponentially. She is best known for her own E! Entertainment show, "Chelsea Lately," which is consistently the highest-rated program on E!. Click here to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Password is WVMX.
3/10/11 - Mix welcomes LADY GAGA to the Schottenstein Center
Mix 107-9 welcomes Lady Gaga to the Schottenstein Center on Thursday, March 10, 2011! Tickets go on sale Friday May 21st at 10 AM here. Be sure to listen to Mix 107-9 for your chance to win tickets! Lady Gaga has captivated audiences around the globe with her international smash, The Monster Ball tour.
LAS VEGAS - JUNE 27: A general view of the atmosphere in the trophy room at the 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards held at the Las Vegas Hilton on June 27, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ATI)