FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2012
For More Information, Contact:
Megan Danner, The Ohio Machine: C: (813) 299-4296/mdanner@theohiomachine.com
Scott Peacock, Experience Columbus/200Columbus: C: (614) 551-7981/speacock@experiencecolumbus.com
Bruce Wimbish, GCSC: C: (614) 632-7600/bwimbish@columbussports.org
200COLUMBUS AND THE OHIO MACHINE HOST “LACROSSE LAUNCH PARTY” AT COLUMBUS COMMONS
Event to Feature Four Food Trucks, Live Music from Earwig, Ohio Machine Lacrosse Players, Special VIPs and World Record Attempt.
(COLUMBUS, OH) – The Ohio Machine, Ohio’s newest professional sports team and first Major League Lacrosse (MLL) team, 200Columbus, the Greater Columbus Sports Commission and Experience Columbus are hosting the Ohio Machine “Lacrosse Launch Party” on Wednesday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Columbus Commons to celebrate the start of the Machine’s 2012 inaugural season.
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For Immediate Release
April 30, 2012
For More Inforamtion, Contact:
Daniel M. Williamson, 614-645-5300
Scott Peacock, 614-222-6104
200Columbus Wraps First Season
Hundreds of Events Honor Columbus’ Proud Past
(COLUMBUS, OH) – Hundreds of events brought together thousands of residents throughout the first phase of 200Columbus – the Bicentennial, which focused on honoring the city’s past while celebrating the smart, open spirit that is propelling Columbus forward.
“Almost every week of the past four months included a neighborhood event, a birthday party or an arts event that created new stories and reflected on the deep history of Columbus,” said Mayor Michael B. Coleman. “It has been an honor to spend time with living legends, creative artists and residents of all ages as we’ve honored 200 years of this great city.”
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2012
For More Information, Contact:
Megan Danner, The Ohio Machine: 813-299-4296/mdanner@theohiomachine.com
Scott Peacock, Experience Columbus: 614-551-7981/speacock@experiencecolumbus.com
Bruce Wimbish, Greater Columbus Sports Commission: 614-221-6178/bwimbish@columbussports.org
200COLUMBUS AND THE OHIO MACHINE HOST “LACROSSE LAUNCH PARTY” AT COLUMBUS COMMONS
Event to Feature Food Trucks, Live Music, World Record Attempt.
(COLUMBUS, OH) – The Ohio Machine, Ohio’s newest professional sports team and first Major League Lacrosse team, 200Columbus, the Greater Columbus Sports Commission and Experience Columbus are hosting the Ohio Machine “Lacrosse Launch Party” on Wednesday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Columbus Commons to celebrate the start of the Machine’s 2012 inaugural season.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2012
CONTACTS:
Karen Eylon, Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau: keylon@visitgahanna.com/(614) 418-9114
Patty Donahey Geiger, PDG Communications: patty@pdgcommunications.com/(614) 325-6178
Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau Is Awarded A Chase 200Columbus Neighborhood Grant and Gahanna Celebrates 40 Years as “Herb Capital of Ohio” with the Opening of the “Herbal Trail”
(GAHANNA, OH) - The Greater Columbus Arts Council and JPMorgan Chase Foundation have announced that the Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau (GCVB) was awarded a $6,500 Chase 200Columbus Neighborhood Grant for the Gahanna Herbal Trail project. Twenty-three projects throughout Franklin County were funded for projects that fulfill the mission of the Columbus Bicentennial for honoring the past, celebrating the present and envisioning the future.
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For Immediate Release
April 17, 2012
For More Information, Contact:
Dan Williamson, 614-645-5300
Final Bicentennial Celebration Hosted Thursday at Gillie Recreation Center
(COLUMBUS, OH) – In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the city of Columbus, Mayor Michael B. Coleman, City Council, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and 200Columbus are uniting with neighborhoods to host regional parties at City Recreation Centers. These free, public celebrations join with hundreds of 200Columbus events to honor our city’s history, celebrate what we love about Columbus today, and envision the future we are building together.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information, Contact:
Stephanie Calondis Geiger, Columbus Council on World Affairs – (614) 229-4599
Free classroom resource explores Columbus aviation history, world regions and cultures
(COLUMBUS, OH) – To coincide with the Bicentennial exploration of our city’s past, the Columbus Council on World Affairs is distributing an original resource for use in middle school and high school classrooms.
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For Immediate Release
April 9, 2012
For More Information, Contact:
Contact: Dan Williamson, 614-645-5300
Free Bicentennial Celebrations April 12 at Barnett and April 13 at Marion Franklin Recreation Center; April 14 at area Kroger Stores
(COLUMBUS, OH) – In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the city of Columbus, Mayor Michael B. Coleman, City Council, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and 200Columbus are uniting with neighborhoods to host regional parties at City Recreation Centers. These free, public celebrations join with hundreds of 200Columbus events to honor our city’s history, celebrate what we love about Columbus today, and envision the future we are building together.
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AT&T celebrates Columbus’ Bicentennial with its 2012 Columbus phone books. The 4 regional books, each with a different cover, showcase stunning photos of the Scioto Mile lit up at night as well as the 200Columbus logo. Pictured below is the edition that will be circulated throughout southwest Columbus.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 29, 2012
For More Information, Contact:
Aaron Beck, 614-488-3224/aaron@jenisicecreams.com
Signature twist on historic American flavor honors Columbus’ Bicentennial and the 100th anniversary of Japan’s gift of cherry trees to the United States
(COLUMBUS, OH) – Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams proudly announces the release White House Cherry ice cream, which will be served in all 10 shops and available to ship nationwide.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3/29/2012
For More Information, Contact:
Ben Lewis, Outreach and Engagement Communications at The Ohio State University
Ohio State Celebrates the Columbus Bicentennial
(COLUMBUS, OH) – Columbus celebrated its 200th birthday on Feb. 14. Through a range of events and initiatives during 2012, Ohio State is helping the city commemorate its bicentennial, which is not only honoring the city’s past, but also building for the future.
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