The Discovery District

	Interpretive Photo Slideshow of The Discovery District Take a look!	EVENTS Miscellaneous Discovery District Events Thurber House Celebrates and Concludes its 25th Anniversary with a Fall Line-up of Great Author Events Presenting Humor, Fiction, Memoirs and History Miscellaneous Discovery District Events Chihuly Illuminated at the Columbus Museum of Art from September 25, 2009 - July 4, 2010 State Auto's historic Christmas Corner returns! Huntington Holiday Train on display at the Columbus Metropolitan Library through January 2, 2010 Thurber House 2009 Thurber Birthday Gala is Wednesday, December 9, 2009 (more information on this event can be found below) BalletMet presents The Nutcracker December 11-23, 2009 at the Ohio Theatre Thurber House Celebrates and Concludes its 25th Anniversary with a Fall Line-up of Great Author Events Presenting Humor, Fiction, Memoirs and History Columbus, Ohio — The Thurber House literary programming for fall 2009 will continue the 25th anniversary celebration when it opens on September 14, with best-selling author Sue Miller as the first event in the Evenings with Authors series. In addition, the season line-up will feature a bonus literary event and, to conclude the anniversary year, the Thurber Birthday Gala on December 9. *The 25th Anniversary Year Celebration Concludes With:* The Thurber Birthday Gala December 9 The Westin Columbus, 310 South High St. This year's featured guest author is Larry Doyle, winner of the 2008 Thurber Prize for American Humor for his first novel, I Love You, Beth Cooper, now a major motion picture starring Hayden Panettiere. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Thurber House opened its doors in 1984 as a non-profit literary center and museum located in the former home of author, and New Yorker cartoonist, James Thurber. Our mission is to celebrate the written word for the education and entertainment of the broadest possible audience, and to continue the legacy of James Thurber. Thurber House is proud to be in a city and a state that provides generous support to the arts. Special thanks to Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Borders Booksellers, and the Westin Columbus for their ongoing support of the Evenings with Authors series. Thanks also to the Greater Columbus Arts Council, the Ohio Arts Council, the Joey and William Henderson and Florence E.K. Hurd funds of The Columbus Foundation, and to our media sponsor, WOSU Public Media. Thurber House: a place where laughter, learning, and literature meet. Back to top Check out these links for more information about events in The Discovery District. + CCAD + Columbus Landmarks + Columbus Metropolitan Library + Columbus Museum of Art + Franklin University + Thurber House


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