COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Area Arts Council recently announced that the popular First Fridays for Families will return with “Jammin’ with The Phil” on Friday, March 7, at Helen Haddad Hall, 315 Franklin St., in downtown Columbus.
The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic Youth Ensemble (PYO) will perform and be followed by a hands-on string instrument petting zoo. Kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of pieces performed by the ensemble as they share insights about their instruments.
After the performance, everyone can explore and sample string instruments, guided by PYO members and mascot, Phil-Harmonic.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and performances start at 5:30.
First Fridays for Families, made possible by the Nugent Foundation and the Custer Foundation with additional support from the City of Columbus, introduces young audiences to performing arts in a fun and informal setting.
The series continues this spring with shows on April 4 and May 2 at The Commons.
