Urban Sketchers is a global community of artists that practice drawing on location in cities, towns and villages they live in or travel to. The Urban Sketchers movement was started on Flickr in 2007 by Seattle journalist Gabriel Campanario. In 2009 Campanario established Urban Sketchers as a nonprofit organization that grew nationally, then internationally.
Read MoreA great time was had by all that attended the 2nd Annual Snow Ball hosted by Columbia Plaza!
Read MoreWe are excited to display the finalists of the Fall 2019 coloring contest!
Read MoreTenants enjoyed fresh produce, fruit and flowers from Burwinkel Farms during the urban farmer’s market pop up.
The Animal House provided 6 puppies to make the event even more fun! Tenants were able to make a $5 donation and snuggle the pups. We came together as a community and raised almost $400 for the Animal House, a no-kill shelter located in Cincinnati.
Read MoreThe fourth party on the plaza celebrated the debut of Michael Dillingham’s art gallery as well as welcomed Gorman Heritage Farm to Columbia Plaza!
Read MoreThe third party on the plaza was a camping themed happy hour event.
No camping trip is complete without campfire songs, fishing and s’mores, so that’s exactly what we did! Tenants enjoyed acoustic tunes, a marshmallow bar and fish pong from the comfort of the Columbia Plaza lobby.
Read MoreThe first Party on the Plaza series was a Luau featuring a steel drum band, art gallery debut of pieces by renowned artist Mary Barr Rhodes, pizza provided by Taglio, beer provided by Sonder Brewing, and hermit crab racing!
Read MoreWe are proud to announce a new tenant, Western & Southern, is moving in to the building!
Read MoreTenants of Columbia Plaza kicked off baseball season and supported their home team with an Opening Day celebration!
Read MoreWe are excited to display the finalists of the Spring 2019 coloring contest!
There were four spring themed designs: Kentucky Derby Horse, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day and May Day.
Read MoreRooted Juicery & Kitchen Juices for Health and Wellness Week
Read MoreHealth and Wellness Week Trivia Q&A
Read MoreTenants of Columbia Plaza were treated to complimentary succulents while Planet Earth and sustainability tips were screening in the lobby to celebrate Earth Day and promote environmentally friendly practices!
Read MoreWe are excited to have hosted the students from Alliance Academy grades 1-8 here at Columbia Plaza!
The students have been working hard on a cross disciplinary art and writing project, funded by Columbia Plaza. They were asked to consider the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and create both a writing piece and self-portrait for the answer.
Read MoreWe are happy to display the finalists of the first coloring contest in 2019!
Read MoreHere's the deal- we went all in on Casino Night and guests put on their poker faces to party Vegas style at Columbia Plaza!
Read MoreTenants of Columbia Plaza celebrated the holidays with festive fun!
Read MoreWe are happy to display the finalists of the 2018 Holiday Coloring Contest!
Read More5 of the biggest winter trends were styled and paired with custom cocktails created by Jill Lawton, a local liquor rep and cocktail connoisseur. The looks and drinks ranged from the perfect combination for lounging to brunch to going out with the girls!
Read MoreThe Columbia Plaza Fall Fest filled the lobby with festival favorites. Tenants enjoyed carnival games, cotton candy, popcorn, and aerial artists for entertainment!
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