(Monika Herzig)
* To say that noted jazz pianist Monika Herzig has performed a variety of shows in and around Columbus for some 20 years or more is a grand understatement. Heck, in 2003, she was part of a musical education puppet show for youngsters, such is her creative bent. On Jan. 19-20, she and vocalist Alexis Cole and a full band will perform “Both Sides of Joni” in a Joni Mitchell salute-style show with fresh arrangements of familiar tunes. You might want to grab tickets soon for these performances at Jazz at Helen’s at Helen Haddad Hall, 315 Franklin St. in Columbus. The last jazz show there sold out. Information: thecip.org.
* If you’re a true Swiftie, it perhaps could be the next best thing to a Taylor Swift concert: The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night at 9.p.m. Friday at The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave. in Indianapolis. Here’s the promo summary: “Come shake it off at our enchanting evening of Swifties, singing and dancing through all of the TS iconic Eras.” Information and tickets: thevogue.com
* Coming up on the calendar: When can fundraising be both fun and funny? When the kidscommons museum for youngsters at 309 Washington St. selects the on-the-links-hijinks theme of “Caddyshack” for its annual Carnivale moneymaking party from 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 9 at The Commons, 300 Washington St. in d0wntown Columbus. The Chevy Chase/Bill Murray classic film is the inspiration for many of the evening’s activities. Information and tickets: kidscommons.org
