ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION 17TH ANNUAL WINE & DINE EVENT TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 21

Who: Arthritis Foundation – Great Lakes Region What: 17th Annual Wine & Dine When:   September 21, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center Battelle Grand Why:  By enjoying this special event, attendees will support the Arthritis Foundation’s endeavors in  providing information sources, access to health care and connections to improve… Continue reading →

PUBLIC INVITED TO EXPERIENCE NEW ‘AS WE ARE’ INTERACTIVE SCULPTURE

(Columbus, September 12, 2017)  — The general public is now invited to visit and experience “As We Are,” the stunning interactive art piece that was revealed at the SMG-managed Greater Columbus Convention Center’s (GCCC) Grand Opening Celebration on August 31. The 14-foot, three-dimensional universal human head sculpture by Columbus College of Art & Design’s Matthew… Continue reading →

NEXT LIVE AT LUNCH PERFORMANCE IS SEPT. 7

Who: Micah Kesselring, 23, has been professionally playing blues music since he was 15.  He has released two blues albums, one pop album, as well as EPs. He reached the finals in the solo/duo category at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2016, placing in the top 8 of 300 acts from all over… Continue reading →

SIGNATURE INTERACTIVE ART PIECE IS HIGHLIGHT OF GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION COMMEMORATING $140 MILLION EXPANSION AND RENOVATION

  (Columbus, August 31, 2017)  — The reveal of “As We Are,” an interactive art piece by Columbus College of Art & Design’s Matthew Mohr, is the highlight of the SMG-managed Greater Columbus Convention Center’s (GCCC) Grand Reopening Celebration tonight. A 14-foot, 3-D universal human head sculpture made from ribbons of ultra-bright LED screens, the… Continue reading →

SMG GRANTED TWO-YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL TO CONTINUE MANAGING GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER

(Columbus, August 30, 2017)  — The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) Board of Directors has approved a two-year contract renewal for worldwide venue management leader SMG to continue managing the award-winning Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC). “SMG has earned the FCCFA’s renewed confidence and trust as a business partner by managing over 680 events… Continue reading →