December Events

December Events

What’s going on in Ohio this month? Here’s a selection of great community events happening around the state in December.

CENTRAL

DECEMBER 6

Harmony Project: The Concert for US - Sing Out. March On., Columbus

Taking place in the world-class Nationwide Arena, Kind Columbus is proud to present the Harmony Project’s The Concert for US - Sing Out. March On. The concert will feature the Harmony Project’s Spirit of Columbus choir; the Harmony Band and Orchestra; and singer, songwriter and actor Joshuah Brian Campbell. The Harmony Project presents a set that brings us together, full of songs that are centered around “the idea of being pro-voice, using the voice for good, speaking your truth and speaking up for others who cannot speak for themselves.” The Concert for US is about bringing the community together, everyone from different walks of life embracing differences and engaging as equals. Tickets and more details are available at harmonyproject.com.

NORTHWEST

DECEMBER 8

Jingle Bell Run, Maumee

The Jingle Bell Run in Toledo is a part of the longest-running holiday-themed 5K race series! The race raises funds and awareness to fight arthritis, the nation’s top cause of disability. All proceeds from the event go to The Arthritis Foundation. This year’s run will take place at The Shops at Fallen Timbers in Maumee. Participants are encouraged to dress up in a holiday costume or outfit while they run, jog or walk this holiday 5K! Visit the official Facebook page @JingleBellRunWalk for more information.

SOUTHWEST

DECEMBER 8

Make The Yuletide Gay, Dayton

Come celebrate the holiday season with the Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus with this concert full of fun, frivolity and a little bit of seriousness. This is an annual don’tmiss concert, featuring everyone’s favorite holiday music that is sure to get the Miami Valley area into the holiday spirit. This year’s concert, Make The Yuletide GAY!, starts at 6 p.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dayton. Tickets are $20. Visit daytongaymenschorus.org to buy tickets and for more information.

NORTHEAST

DECEMBER 21

Winter Solstice Celebration, Russell and Newbury Townships

Spend the longest night of the year in The West Woods of the Geauga Park District. From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., they will be hosting indoor and outdoor events that explore the roots of our modern holiday celebrations. Inside, there will be food, warm drinks and live music from the Pilgrim Brass Choir, alongside solsticecrafts. Guests then travel outside and walk the self-guided candlelit Solstice Traditions Trail, enjoy a bonfire and watch interactive skits with costumed interpreters — all of which are aimed at featuring solstice traditions from different civilizations and cultures. Remember to dress for the weather! You can learn more at geaugaparkdistrict.org.

SOUTHEAST

DECEMBER 31

New Years Extravaganza, Athens

Ring in the New Year with the Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance at their first-ever New Years Extravaganza! The night features art by local LGBT artist Luke Boyd and tunes spun by DJ Logan Savage. You definitely won’t want to miss the epic Passion Works Studio ball drop! This “dress to impress gala” will be held at ARTS/West; doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25, and include champagne and non-alcoholic toasts. The Extravaganza has $5 drinks and free desserts throughout the night. All proceeds from the event go to the Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance. To learn more, visit the event host on Facebook at facebook.com/seohrainbow.

Hosting or know of a cool event? Submit it to our calendar at onetruevoiceonline.com/submit-an-event.