June 20th – 23nd
On Sale April 1 – Summer in Italy Finale Concert Tickets
Rose Run Fest is presented by the New Albany Symphony. Additional programming provided by Healthy New Albany, the New Albany Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, New Albany Parks & Recreation Department, New Vision Dance Company, and New Albany Youth Theatre.
Schedule of Events
Descriptions of each event are in the sections below.
For events where pre-registration is required, the links will take you to the registration page.
Thursday, June 20
- Paint Party in the Park, with Carolyn Heffelfinger, 10:00 -11:00 am, Natural Trail Play Area – Rose Run Park, FREE
- Senior Connections Bocce, 10:00-11:30 am, Heit Center Patio, (directions) FREE for Senior Connections members and anyone 55+
- Children’s Hip Hop Dance Class with New Vision Dance Company, 6:00 pm, Marx Library Garden (directions) FREE, but registration is required!
- Nourish Culinary Class – Italian Classics: Gnocchi, Risotto, Polenta, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Heit Center (directions)
Friday, June 21
- That’s Amore! Sing Along with guest musician, Jeff McCargish, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Natural Trail Play Area in Rose Run Park (FREE)
- Luca screening in The Preserve neighborhood, New Albany Parks & Recreation – festivities begin at 6:30 pm, movie starts at dusk
- New Albany Youth Theatre Presents Selections from Finding Nemo, 7:00 pm, Marx Library Garden (directions) FREE
Saturday, June 22
- Italian Book Tasting, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, New Albany Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library (directions) FREE
- Coffee with the Chorus, presented by New Albany Symphony Chorus, 11:00 am, New Albany United Methodist Church FREE
- Summer in Italy Finale Concert with New Albany Symphony, 8:00 – 10:00 pm, gates open at 7:00 pm, Hinson Amphitheater (buy tickets) (directions)
Sunday, June 23
- Nourish Culinary Class – A Night in Italy: Pasta and More!, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Heit Center (directions)
Music
“That’s Amore!” Sing-along with guest musician Jeff McCargish
Natural Trail Play Area in Rose Run Park
Friday, June 21, 10:00-11:00 am
Admission is free.
Coffee with the Chorus
New Albany United Methodist Church (20 Third Street, New Albany, OH 43054)
Saturday, June 22, 11:00 am
Join our chorus for a morning celebrating American composers with a cup of coffee!
Admission is free with coffee provided.
Summer in Italy Finale Concert
Hinson Amphitheater
Saturday, June 22, 8:00 – 9:30 pm
Viva Italia! It’s a night of Italian opera arias at the Hinson Amphitheater with Maestro Luis Biava, guest soloists and our very own New Albany Symphony Chorus. Bask in the beauty of a summer night with the symphony. Gates open at 7:00 pm. La Bella Cucina Italian Deli and Whit’s Frozen Custard will be there with Italian-themed selections.
Tickets $30/25 Student/Senior – Tables $400 – Individual Table Seats $55
Cooking
Healthy New Albany’s Nourish culinary classes love connecting people with delicious foods, new cooking techniques, and with other people! Check out our Italian-themed class during Rose Run Fest – offered at the Philip Heit Center.
Taste of Italy
Italian Comfort Classics: Gnocchi, Risotto, Polenta
Heit Center (1st floor Demo Kitchen)
Thursday, June 20, 6:00-8:00 pm
A Night in Italy: Pasta and More!
Heit Center (1st floor Demo Kitchen)
Sunday, June 23, 2:00-4:00 pm
Theatre
New Albany Parks & Recreation Summer Movie Series:
Disney and Pixar’s “LUCA“
The Preserve neighborhood
Friday, June 21, festivities begin at 6:30 pm
Movie starts at dusk
New Albany Youth Theatre Presents Selections from Finding Nemo
Marx Library Garden
Friday, June 21, 7:00 pm
Whit’s Frozen Custard will have a truck on site.
Library
Italian Book Tasting
New Albany Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library
Satruday, June 22, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sample or “taste” a selection of books and receive recommendations for your next best read! Books will feature Italy, and all things Italian! (directions)
Dancing
Children’s Hip Hop Dance Class with New Vision Dance Company
Marx Library Garden (behind the New Albany Library)
Wednesday, June 20, 6:00 pm
Wellness Activities
Senior Connections Bocce on the Lawn
Heit Center Patio
Thursday, June 20, 10:00-11:30 am
When the bocce ball rolls, the good times follow! Join us for a morning of camaraderie and competition while enjoying Italian snacks on the lawn of the Heit Center.
This event is complimentary to anyone 55+ who would like to join us and free for Senior Connections members.
For more information about Senior Connections, click HERE
Art in the park
Paint Party in the Park
Natural Trail Play Area in Rose Run Park
Thursday, June 20, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Meet 24-25 New Albany Symphony Artist-in-Residence Carolyn Heffelfinger for a “Paint Party in the Park!” All participants will receive a canvas and paints to create your very own masterpiece (please wear old clothes). All ages are welcome to participate.
*Limited to the first 40 participants.