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he Columbus Athenaeum is a beautifully restored urban palace in the heart of Downtown Columbus. The historic architecture and Old-World charm, paired with the modern convenience of a full-service venue, create the perfect setting for any occasion. With lavish features like chandeliers, marble floors, hand-painted details and original woodwork, you won’t need much decorating to make your space look great. The Columbus Athenaeum provides a full menu of house-made selections by its executive chef, an on-site event coordinator to assist with planning and event execution, and in-house audio-visual experts.

The Columbus Athenaeum is dedicated to ensuring successful events of all kinds, including wedding ceremonies and receptions, galas and fundraisers, conferences, luncheons, recognition banquets, holiday parties, board meetings, seminars, bar/bat mitzvahs and more.

32 N. Fourth St., Columbus 614-222-6338

Oak Room Polished oak-paneled walls, hand-painted ceiling murals, art deco light fixtures and intricate wood carvings are unique to the room. At over 4,000 square feet, this space can accommodate 230 banquet-style or 500 cocktail-style.

With adjoining doors to the Ballroom, the Oak Room can be used independently or in conjunction with larger events.

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Small Theatre Featuring a 25-foot stage, hand-painted details, twinkle-light canopy and a balcony with 100 theatre-style seats and an antique pipe organ, this room is perfect for a party of 230 or fewer and has a classically elegant, yet intimate, feel.

Other Spaces The Athenian Room, Hellenic Room and Macedonian Room are ideal for groups of 75-150. These rooms offer flexibility in setup and are the perfect setting for lunch meetings, conference breakout sessions, wedding ceremonies and receptions, or family parties.

The Spartan Room and Corinthian Room are great for groups of 100 or fewer and are connected to one another via an internal door.

Seated theatre-style or in banquet rounds, these rooms—each featuring a 9-foot stage— are perfect for presentations, meetings or breakout sessions.

Large Theatre Unique for its arena floor surrounded by 900 theatre seats set at a steep rise, the Large Theatre offers a dramatic and creative setting with gold leaf accents, 40-foot ceilings, original hardwood floors and professional theatre lighting.

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The Priory Constructed and hand-painted in 1898, The Priory features gothic buttressing, cathedral ceilings and intricately painted details. This ceremony space resembles an Old-World chapel and has theatre-style seating for 160 guests.

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Olympian Ballroom Features include a mezzanine balcony, gold accents, antique light fixtures, original wood floors, and 25-foot, hand-painted ceilings.

Over 12,000 square feet, this elegant event space can accommodate up to 900 banquetstyle or over 1,000 for a cocktail reception.

The Columbus Athenaeum

The Perfect Setting for Many of Life’s Celebrations

32 North 4th St. Downtown Columbus www.columbusmeetings.com / Twitter & Pinterest: @cbusathenaeum Instagram & Facebook: @thecolumbusathenaeum

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333 W. Broad St., Columbus 614-228-2674 cosi.org

could afford all this. Turns out, that AV equipment is all included in that space; it’s unheard-of for a room that size.

“You know, you should talk to your boss about having your Christmas party at COSI. I checked online, and it looks like they can accommodate parties as large as 6,500—your office won’t be a problem at all. I also peeked at their evening event menu, and it looks delicious. You could do boozy root beer floats in the Progress exhibit’s 1962 diner! And can you imagine Bill riding the high-wire unicycle above the whole company? Now there’s a work party you won’t have to drag me to!”

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oney, remember how I was dreading that conference today?

I could not have been more wrong about it! When my boss told me it was at COSI, I didn’t really think much of it—I knew they had meeting rooms and all that, so I figured I was in for another boring ballroom presentation. Maybe a breakout or two with some sandwiches on a tray. I figured it would be tolerable at best … but I’ve never been so pleased to be wrong.

“The conference started, like they always do, with a presentation. Except this one was in COSI’s Planetarium, and it was beautiful!

I’m talking custom light shows, the works.

COSI must have a really fantastic, creative planning staff, because I know no one on our team could have come up with ideas like I saw today. I mean, I watched rats playing basketball during the morning break! How cool is that?

“We did team-building activities after the furry sports break, which I usually don’t enjoy, but here it was so different! It was all about unleashing our creativity, and I even programmed a robot to pick up a little box.

There I was, the woman who needed help setting up her own voicemail, writing code.

And that was all before lunch!

“The food was delicious, too! We had a full, barbecue buffet prepared by their on-site executive chef. The brisket was to die for, and I couldn’t get enough of the cornbread, either. We ate in a room back by the American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery; it had the most gorgeous, uninterrupted view of the Downtown skyline and the Scioto River.

“After lunch, we headed to one of the flex spaces for another presentation. The audio-visual capabilities of that room were so incredible—flawless, crystal-clear sound, great video quality, uplighting, you name it. Most of the time we only shell out for a teensy projector and the worst excuse for a sound system you’ve ever heard. I asked Mike, in accounting, about how our office

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ocally owned and operated, with over 30 years’ experience creating and executing unforgettable events, our venues are well-known as ideal locations for your special occasion.

As a perennial winner of the Best of the Knot, we welcome you to experience unparalleled client service and industry-leading expertise at one of Central Ohio’s finest event venues.

Brookshire – Lewis Center Elegant. Sophisticated. Timeless. The grounds are secluded on 5 private acres, yet close to major highways and accommodations at Polaris Fashion Center. There is no substitute for visiting the property to experience the Brookshire difference firsthand.

• Designed by a renowned event planner.

• A natural secluded setting, yet easily accessible for Route 23.

• Large outdoor patios and garden areas.

• Beautiful spacious ballroom.

The Estate at New Albany – New Albany Modern. Neutral. Completely customizable.

We invite you to discover The Estate for your corporate meeting, your next social gathering or the wedding of your dreams.

• Easily accessed from 161 in New Albany.

• Premier event venue on over 5 acres of beautiful landscape.

• Neutral and customizable spaces.

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watersedgeevents.biz brookshire.biz theestatenewalbany.biz At Every Venue With our experience and history hosting weddings for thousands of couples, we have carefully curated several all-inclusive wedding packages that combine beauty, elegance and entertainment.

• Award-winning in-house catering • State-of-the-art audio/visual technology • Corporate meeting spaces for 20 to 350 guests • Ask about our Meetings Made Easy package for your next corporate or nonprofit function • Stress free, customizable, all-inclusive wedding packages Whether your office would like to take advantage of our Meetings Made Easy packages or you are looking for a venue to host the wedding of your dreams, we are confident one of our award-winning, exclusive event venues is the perfect place for you.

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WatersEdge Events – Hilliard WatersEdge was built for celebrating events. Our facility was created to give you that “something special” that you expect from a venue – a place that is inviting, memorable, picture-perfect and functional.

• Here for any season, any time of the year, to make your event magical.

• Picture-perfect from every angle.

• Featuring a ballroom filled with natural light and overlooking a 13-acre lake.

• Large outdoor areas for wedding ceremonies and company parties.

• A large deck overlooking the water for company party cocktail hours.

• Two corporate conference rooms and a one-of-a-kind ballroom.

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89 E. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus 614-686-7800 jeffruby.com

Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouses have earned an extensive list of accolades, being named as among the very best restaurants in the country from national outlets including Wine Spectator, Food Network, Travel + Leisure, USA Today, OpenTable, Business Insider, TripAdvisor and many others.

For more information, please visit JeffRuby.com or call Judy Strickler, Sales Manager, at 614-686-7800.

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amed Columbus’ Best New Restaurant for 2018–2019 by the readers of (614) magazine, CityScene magazine and Columbus Monthly, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse provides the perfect backdrop for your next event.

This new-to-the-market fine dining eatery is conveniently located in Downtown’s Arena District, just a short walk from the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Nationwide Arena and many of the city’s most popular hotels, making it a go-to for meeting planners, businesses, visitors and groups of all sizes.

Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse features a number of elegant, private rooms that feature overthe-top, opulent, themed décor designed to provide a show-stopping impression on your guests. The Buckeye Room can accommodate up to 14 guests and features a distinct nod to Ohio State University sports, highlighted by a vintage sousaphone magically transformed into a stunning chandelier dripping with Swarovski crystals. The art-deco inspired Venetian Room seats up to 50 and oozes character with period art, sparkling chandeliers and exposed bricks. The Cellar is the largest room, holding up to 80 guests, and pays homage to the heritage wine grottos of old Europe.

Guests at this iconic restaurant enjoy what has become known as The Jeff Ruby Experience—a unique combination of nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood, sushi, live entertainment and impeccable service. Providing an unforgettable and incomparable total dining experience for each and every guest is a key element of the brand. Show-stopping elements like tableside service, custom menu options, unique intimate spaces and more are all hallmarks of a level of experience that simply can’t be found elsewhere.

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