# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ohio Goes to the Movies (Thurber Film Screening at the Wexner Center)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 09:15 pm
- **Event Description**: As part of Ohio Goes to the Movies (a statewide celebration showcasing films connected to Ohio stories, creators, and cultural history), audiences are invited to experience James Thurber’s work on the big screen!

Hosted by the Wexner Center for the Arts, this program pairs a screening of the feature film The Male Animal (1942) with the beloved animated short The Unicorn in the Garden (1953).

The Male Animal features Henry Fonda as a popular professor at Midwestern University who is facing dismissal for his outspoken views. Based on Thurber’s Broadway play, the film highlights Central Ohio locales and unfolds during homecoming weekend—featuring a match against Ohio State rival Michigan. (101 mins., 35mm)

Produced by United Productions of America, the animated classic The Unicorn in the Garden brings to life Thurber’s short story about a browbeaten husband who discovers the unthinkable in his backyard. (7 mins., DCP)

Thurber House is proud to support the evening, with docent Steve Andersson introducing each film. His remarks will highlight James Thurber’s life, his influence on American humor, and his deep roots in Columbus.

For tickets and complete program information, please visit the Wexner Center’s event page or call the Wexner Center’s Visitor Desk at 614-292-3535. Thurber House is unable to answer questions about tickets or the venue.

Tickets: https://wexarts.org/film-video/ohio-goes-movies
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/ohio-goes-to-the-movies-thurber-film-screening-at-the-wexner-center/200029399850116
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 61

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbus
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Wexner Center for the Arts
- **lat**: 40.000543700951
- **long**: -83.009370651562
- **full address**: Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N High St,Columbus, Ohio, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ohio Goes to the Movies (Thurber Film Screening at the Wexner Center) being held?
  - **A:** Ohio Goes to the Movies (Thurber Film Screening at the Wexner Center) takes place on Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 09:15 pm at Wexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N High St,Columbus, Ohio, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ohio Goes to the Movies (Thurber Film Screening at the Wexner Center)?
  - **A:** Ohio Goes to the Movies (Thurber Film Screening at the Wexner Center) is organized by Thurber House.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ohio Goes to the Movies (Thurber Film Screening at the Wexner Center) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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