Doug Fisher

Columbus Symphony And Musicians Reach Progressive New Three-Year Agreement

The Columbus Symphony (CSO) board, musicians, and the Central Ohio Federation of Musicians, Local 103, have agreed on a new, three-year collective bargaining agreement that will go into effect September 1, 2018.

New Jersey Wine Week Commemorated Nov. 14-21

The fastest growing segment of New Jersey agriculture will be celebrated when New Jersey Wine Week, a statewide celebration of Garden State wine making and grape growing is commemorated Nov. 14-21, 2016. New Jersey's wine industry now features over 50 licensed wineries located from Sussex County to Cape May. New Jersey Wine Week, a joint promotional effort between the NJ Department of Agriculture and the Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA) is designed to raise awareness and appreciation of the state's wine industry.

CSO to Celebrate 30th Holiday Pops with 'Greatest Hits' Program, 12/6-8

In celebration of the CSO's 30th year of presenting Holiday Pops, chorus master and conductor Ronald Jenkins, who conceived the program in 1983 and has since conducted all 90 performances, has selected a program of audience favorites from the past three decades. Jenkins and the musicians of the CSO will be joined by the Columbus Symphony Chorus, Columbus Children's Choir, dancers Justin Gibbs and Joanie Evans, children from BalletMet, narrator Steven Crawford, and of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus for a heartwarming holiday spectacular and beloved annual Columbus tradition sure to kick off the season with a rousing dose of holiday spirit.