The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Marquee Arts and Entertainment, LLC
proudly present:

Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx
DENNIS DEYOUNG is a founding member of STYX and the lead singer and writer on seven of the bands eight Top Ten Hits. His live concert showcases all the STYX Greatest Hits spanning the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. The set includes all eight top Top 10 hits including LADY, BABE, COME SAIL AWAY, TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS, BEST OF TIMES, MR. ROBOTO plus Classic Rock Anthems RENEGADE, BLUE COLLAR MAN, SUITE MADAME BLUE, ROCKIN THE PARADISE and more. The voice of Dennis DeYoung is one of the most recognizable in the music world today and continues to inspire new generations of fans.……ALL THE CLASSIC HITS….ALL THE MEMORIES…..ONE UNFORGETTABLE EVENING….ONE ORIGINAL VOICE

with opening act Joshua Rizzo
Joshua Rizzo is a New York native who currently resides in Columbus, Ohio. He began his singing career at a very young age, wooing his grandfather's drinking buddies at the local pub with Bob Seger's "Old time rock 'n roll". At the age of three, Joshua had found his passion. He would proceed to sing in choirs, vocal jazz ensembles, and musical theatre throughout his teens, and wrote his first song at 16. At the age of 19, Joshua picked up his first six string, taught himself how to play it, and never looked back. Joshua is well versed in many different styles including: pop, rock, R&B, jazz, soul, show tunes, and even opera.

The concert will be held at the beautiful Water’s Edge Events Park at the Zoo. 
6:00 p.m.     Gates Open
6:30 p.m.      Joshua Rizzo
8:00 p.m.      Dennis DeYoung


GENERAL ADMISSION for Non-Zoo Members:           $49.00 
GENERAL ADMISSION for Zoo Members:                   $39.00
All General Admission Wristbands Include:
- Admission to the Zoo, beginning at 9am the day of the concert
- seating for concert
- Access to food trucks and cash bars
- The amazing sounds of Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx

STANDING ROOM ONLY ADMISSION:                    $29.00
Standing Room Only Admission includes:
- Admission to the Zoo, beginning at 9am the day of the concert
- Access to food trucks and cash bars
- The amazing sounds of Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx

VIP ADMISSION:                                                         $79.00
All VIP Admission Wristbands Include
- Admission to the Zoo, beginning at 9am the day of the concert
- 2 complimentary drinks
- VIP Pavilion Access with complimentary food
- Center Seating
- Animal encounters
- Access to food trucks and cash bars
- The amazing sounds of Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx

Admission may be purchased on line or by calling the Zoo at 614-724-3485
Wristbands will be mailed. Admission purchased less than 14 days prior to the event will be placed in Will Call at the front entrance of the Zoo.

PARKING (for all but Zoo members)               $10.00 per car

FOOD AND BEVERAGE
- All regular Zoo concessions will close promptly at 7:00pm
- Food Trucks will be available for those in need of a bite to eat.
- Cash Bar will be available with beer, wine, mixed drinks, soda and water for an additional fee

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: 
- This event is rain or shine
- This event is set up in an outdoor festival format
- For your safety and the safety of our animals, there will be bag checks at the entrance to Water’s Edge.
- Zoo Hours are 9:00 a.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m. on concert day.
- Transportation will be available from the Zoo’s entrance to Water’s Edge Events Park to accommodate our guests who need assistance (running 6pm - 10:30pm)
- Wheelchairs and strollers may be rented at the entry Village at the Zoo if needed.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

 

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the Jazz Arts Group are teaming up to heat up your summer with some cool Jazz during this JazZoo Concert Series. This event is presented by Cardinal Health and supported by HBK CPAs and Consultants. All concerts feature the many talents of Artistic Director Byron Stripling and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra.

All four concerts of the series will be held at the Water’s Edge Events Park at the Columbus Zoo.  Gates will open at 6:30 PM and concerts will begin at 8:00 PM.  

Take a look at what this year's series is all about: 
 
Friday, July 14, 2017
“Sing, Sing, Swing”
Your favorite swing era hits by Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and more performed as only your Columbus Jazz Orchestra can with special guests Ken Peplowski on clarinet and Check Redd on vibraphone.

Friday, July 21, 2017
“The Ultimate American Songbook”
Songs by George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and Cole Porter from beloved Broadway shows and classic movie musicals come to life in this concert featuring one of Columbus’s favorite songbirds, Kelly Crum Delavaris, and the high-spirited high jinx of xylophone virtuoso Ian Finkel.

Friday, August 4, 2017
“Basie, Brubeck and Beyond”
‘Take Five’ with Byron Stripling and the high octane Columbus Jazz Orchestra as they perform classic tunes by Dave Brubeck, Count Basie and others featuring former Count Basie Orchestra vocalist Carmen Bradford and singer/pianist Dave Powers.

Friday, August 11, 2017
“Rock and Jazz Hits of The ‘70s & ‘80s”
Jump into the hot tub time machine and travel to the ‘70s and ‘80s for some of the biggest rock-jazz hits of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Chicago, Steely Dan and more featuring Columbus soul man Phil Clark and The Floorwalkers’ front man Jonathan Elliott.

Whether you would like to come to one concert or enjoy all four, we have a variety of options to fit any budget.

SINGLE CONCERT GENERAL ADMISSION:         
Single Concert Adult Admission:                        $35.00 (prior) / $40.00 (day of)
CJO Subscribers / Zoo Members:                      $30.00 (prior) / $35.00 (day of)

ENTIRE CONCERT SERIES GENERAL ADMISSION
Concert Series Adult Admission:                 $100.00 per person on/before June 17
                                                                     $115.00 per person on/after June 18
*includes all 4 concerts / pricing is not to be pro-rated

- Admission may be purchased on-line or by calling the Zoo at 614-724-3485
- Wristbands will be mailed. Admission purchased less than 7 days prior to the event will be placed in Will Call at the front entrance of the Zoo.

VIP TABLES:
Single Concert Table of 8                                  $400 (does not include food)
Concert Series Table of 8                                  $1,400 (does not include food)

VIP Table catering is available in advance through Nourish at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Please click here for menu: 2017 Jazzoo Menu

PARKING (for all but Zoo members)               $10.00 per car

FOOD
Food Trucks will be available for those in need of a bite to eat.
- July 14^th- Niko’s Street Eats, Pitabilities, and Kinetic
- July 21^st- Niko’s Street Eats, Pitabilities, and Kooky’s Cookies
- August 4^th- Niko’s Street Eats, Pitabilities, Kinetic, and Kooky’s Cookies
- August 11^th- Niko’s Street Eats, Pitabilities, Kinetic, and Kooky’s Cookies

• Guests may bring their own picnic. We ask that there be no alcohol, straws or glass containers of any kind.
• A cash bar will also be available. All regular Zoo concessions will close promptly at 7:00pm

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: 

• For your safety and the safety of our animals, there will be bag checks at the entrance to Water’s Edge.
• Concert Admission Price includes Zoo Admission for the day of the concert. Guests can come early to the concert and enjoy the Zoo prior to the performance. Zoo opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m.
• Transportation will be available from the Zoo’s entrance to Water’s Edge Events Park to accommodate our guests who need assistance (running 6pm - 10:30pm)
• Tables and chairs are provided and are available on a first come first served basis. If guests bring their own blankets or chairs they are welcome to, however we ask that they be placed on either side the general seating. Please note that view may be obstructed.
• Wheelchairs and strollers may be rented at the entry Village at the Zoo if needed.

Join us for the healthy fun this summer at the OhioHealth HOOFit Walks with the Zoo!

Come walk and talk with an OhioHealth physician and Zoo animal expert to learn how you can stay healthy and fit – and how our animals do too! Registration for each walk begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Activity Pavilion at the Zoo and is free with Zoo admission.

Registration begins at 9 a.m.

The topic for this walk is:   Follow Your Instincts: Reading your body’s signals

Don't miss the last two topics:
Thursday, August 17        “Tree”age (triage): Knowing where to go for care
Tuesday, September 12    Herd immunity: The facts and myths about vaccines

To pre-register and for more information, visit www.ohiohealth.com/hoofit.

In honor of Dinosaur Island returning to the Zoo this year, we invite all you dino enthusiasts and your families to make the trip out to the Zoo Saturday July 29 and Sunday July 30, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day.

Check out this fun promotional video: https://vimeo.com/225326202

The Zoo comes alive with some big time fun of prehistoric proportion with the following exciting activities:

Meet the Flintstones!
Our special guests, Fred and Wilma Flintstone and Dino along with Barney and Betty Rubble are coming to the Zoo all the way from Bedrock. They are excited to meet all of their fans. It will be YABBA DABBA DOO-rific Time! 

Buddy the Dinosaur
Courtesy of WOSU and direct from the PBS Kids show Dinosaur Train, Buddy will be available to meet and greet with all of our guests during several appearances.  

Paleontology Station
Get the facts at this interactive area presented by The Ohio State University's Orton Geological Museum.

Dinosaur Island Boat Ride - Special Tours
For this weekend only, our Dinosaur Island Boat Ride boats will each have a personal guide to ride along with our Dino loving guests for a Jurassic journey of a comedic nature. *additional cost required

Block and Roll
Stop by each of the animal habitats below and check out their animal enrichment activity as the animal care staff provides a cool activity for them with some frozen ice blocks that have treats inside. 

9:30am                 Tigers                                              Asia Quest
10am                    Lions                                               Heart of Africa
10am                    Cougars                                          North America
10am                    Black Bears                                     North America
10:30am               Rhinos                                             Asia Quest
10:30am               Otters                                              North America
11am                    Polar Bears                                     North America
11am                    Elephants                                        Asia Quest
11am                    Nocturnal Animals                           Australia and the Islands
11am                    Mandrills                                          Congo Expedition
11:30am               Leopards                                         Congo Expedition
11:30am               Cheetahs                                         Heart of Africa
12pm                    Orangutans                                      Australia and the Islands
12:30pm               Manatees                                         Shores
1pm                      Brown Bears                                     North America
1pm                      Gibbons and Siamangs                    Australia and the Islands
1:30pm                 Gorillas                                             Congo Expedition
2pm                      Sloth Bear and Sun Bears                Asia Quest
2pm                      Barn Animals                                    North America
2pm                      Bonobos                                           Congo Expedition
2pm                      Small-Clawed Otters                         Australia and the Islands
2:30pm                 Reptiles                                             Shores
2:30pm                 Bats                                                   Asia Quest
3pm                      Arctic Fox                                          North America
3pm                      Penguins                                           Shores
*schedule is subject to change without notice.

****Kick off the weekend right before all the fun of Dino Weekend and the Zoo by visiting Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights event on Friday July 28, 2017 as it presents We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story as that night's feature Dive in Movie.

In honor of Dinosaur Island returning to the Zoo this year, we invite all you dino enthusiasts and your families to make the trip out to the Zoo Saturday July 29 and Sunday July 30, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day.

Check out this fun promotional video: https://vimeo.com/225326202

The Zoo comes alive with some big time fun of prehistoric proportion with the following exciting activities:

Meet the Flintstones!
Our special guests, Fred and Wilma Flintstone and Dino along with Barney and Betty Rubble are coming to the Zoo all the way from Bedrock. They are excited to meet all of their fans. It will be YABBA DABBA DOO-rific Time! 

Buddy the Dinosaur
Courtesy of WOSU and direct from the PBS Kids show Dinosaur Train, Buddy will be available to meet and greet with all of our guests during several appearances.  

Paleontology Station
Get the facts at this interactive area presented by The Ohio State University's Orton Geological Museum.

Dinosaur Island Boat Ride - Special Tours
For this weekend only, our Dinosaur Island Boat Ride boats will each have a personal guide to ride along with our Dino loving guests for a Jurassic journey of a comedic nature. *additional cost required

Block and Roll
Stop by each of the animal habitats below and check out their animal enrichment activity as the animal care staff provides a cool activity for them with some frozen ice blocks that have treats inside.

9:30am                 Tigers                                              Asia Quest
10am                    Lions                                               Heart of Africa
10am                    Cougars                                          North America
10am                    Black Bears                                     North America
10:30am               Rhinos                                             Asia Quest
10:30am               Otters                                              North America
11am                    Polar Bears                                     North America
11am                    Elephants                                        Asia Quest
11am                    Nocturnal Animals                           Australia and the Islands
11am                    Mandrills                                          Congo Expedition
11:30am               Leopards                                         Congo Expedition
11:30am               Cheetahs                                         Heart of Africa
12pm                    Orangutans                                      Australia and the Islands
12:30pm               Manatees                                         Shores
1pm                      Brown Bears                                     North America
1pm                      Gibbons and Siamangs                    Australia and the Islands
1:30pm                 Gorillas                                             Congo Expedition
2pm                      Sloth Bear and Sun Bears                Asia Quest
2pm                      Barn Animals                                    North America
2pm                      Bonobos                                           Congo Expedition
2pm                      Small-Clawed Otters                         Australia and the Islands
2:30pm                 Reptiles                                             Shores
2:30pm                 Bats                                                   Asia Quest
3pm                      Arctic Fox                                          North America
3pm                      Penguins                                           Shores
*schedule is subject to change without notice.

all this and a few other surprises will delight the entire family.


***Kick off the weekend right before all the fun of Dino Weekend and the Zoo by visiting Zoombezi Bay Summer Nights event on Friday July 28, 2017 as it presents We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story as that night's feature Dive in Movie.

 

 

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the Jazz Arts Group are teaming up to heat up your summer with some cool Jazz during this JazZoo Concert Series. This event is presented by Cardinal Health and supported by HBK CPAs and Consultants. All concerts feature the many talents of Artistic Director Byron Stripling and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra.

All four concerts of the series will be held at the Water’s Edge Events Park at the Columbus Zoo.  Gates will open at 6:30 PM and concerts will begin at 8:00 PM.  

Take a look at what this year's series is all about: 
 
Friday, July 14, 2017
“Sing, Sing, Swing”
Your favorite swing era hits by Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and more performed as only your Columbus Jazz Orchestra can with special guests Ken Peplowski on clarinet and Check Redd on vibraphone.

Friday, July 21, 2017
“The Ultimate American Songbook”
Songs by George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and Cole Porter from beloved Broadway shows and classic movie musicals come to life in this concert featuring one of Columbus’s favorite songbirds, Kelly Crum Delavaris, and the high-spirited high jinx of xylophone virtuoso Ian Finkel.

Friday, August 4, 2017
“Basie, Brubeck and Beyond”
‘Take Five’ with Byron Stripling and the high octane Columbus Jazz Orchestra as they perform classic tunes by Dave Brubeck, Count Basie and others featuring former Count Basie Orchestra vocalist Carmen Bradford and singer/pianist Dave Powers.

Friday, August 11, 2017
“Rock and Jazz Hits of The ‘70s & ‘80s”
Jump into the hot tub time machine and travel to the ‘70s and ‘80s for some of the biggest rock-jazz hits of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Chicago, Steely Dan and more featuring Columbus soul man Phil Clark and The Floorwalkers’ front man Jonathan Elliott.

Whether you would like to come to one concert or enjoy all four, we have a variety of options to fit any budget.

SINGLE CONCERT GENERAL ADMISSION:         
Single Concert Adult Admission:                        $35.00 (prior) / $40.00 (day of)
CJO Subscribers / Zoo Members:                      $30.00 (prior) / $35.00 (day of)

ENTIRE CONCERT SERIES GENERAL ADMISSION
Concert Series Adult Admission:                 $100.00 per person on/before June 17
                                                                     $115.00 per person on/after June 18
*includes all 4 concerts / pricing is not to be pro-rated

- Admission may be purchased on-line or by calling the Zoo at 614-724-3485
- Wristbands will be mailed. Admission purchased less than 7 days prior to the event will be placed in Will Call at the front entrance of the Zoo.

VIP TABLES:
Single Concert Table of 8                                  $400 (does not include food)
Concert Series Table of 8                                  $1,400 (does not include food)

VIP Table catering is available in advance through Nourish at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Please click here for menu: 2017 Jazzoo Menu

PARKING (for all but Zoo members)               $10.00 per car

FOOD
Food Trucks will be available for those in need of a bite to eat.
- July 14^th- Niko’s Street Eats, Pitabilities, and Kinetic
- July 21^st- Niko’s Street Eats, Pitabilities, and Kooky’s Cookies
- August 4^th- Niko’s Street Eats, Pitabilities, Kinetic, and Kooky’s Cookies
- August 11^th- Niko’s Street Eats, Pitabilities, Kinetic, and Kooky’s Cookies

• Guests may bring their own picnic. We ask that there be no alcohol, straws or glass containers of any kind.
• A cash bar will also be available. All regular Zoo concessions will close promptly at 7:00pm

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: 

• For your safety and the safety of our animals, there will be bag checks at the entrance to Water’s Edge.
• Concert Admission Price includes Zoo Admission for the day of the concert. Guests can come early to the concert and enjoy the Zoo prior to the performance. Zoo opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m.
• Transportation will be available from the Zoo’s entrance to Water’s Edge Events Park to accommodate our guests who need assistance (running 6pm - 10:30pm)
• Tables and chairs are provided and are available on a first come first served basis. If guests bring their own blankets or chairs they are welcome to, however we ask that they be placed on either side the general seating. Please note that view may be obstructed.
• Wheelchairs and strollers may be rented at the entry Village at the Zoo if needed.