5 Music and Art Venues for Your Next Meeting
From legends of rock to amazing performances, have your next event in these unique, creative spaces.
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the 2019 edition of Great Meetings in Ohio. The information contained within has been recently checked.
Get your group marching to the same tune with a memorable trip to the Cincinnati Music Hall. The National Historic Landmark boasts one of the largest event spaces in the city, and the breathtaking 2,500-seat theater doesn’t disappoint. Host a reception under the three crystal chandeliers and cove ceiling of the Corbett Tower, which has more than enough space for your group of 250. Revel in an orchestra, opera or ballet performance after your meeting ends. 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati 45202, 513/744-3344, cincinnatiarts.org
Eat, laugh and enjoy while performers sing, dance and serve your meals during private shows at Shadowbox Live in Columbus. With a variety of musicals, original sketch comedy and live music to choose from, you’ll find the perfect setting for your team to let loose. If you want a fully immersive team-building experience, book one of the improv workshops, which teaches communication, problem solving and negotiation skills in an energetic and fun environment. 503 S. Front St. #260, Columbus 43215, 614/416-7625, shadowboxlive.org
Hit the right note with a meeting at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The VIP conference room or Hall of Fame are perfect for smaller groups, while up to 2,000 attendees can experience all the Hall of Fame has to offer with exclusive private access to the museum’s seven floors of exhibition space. The location is a meeting and events draw, as attendees can learn more about rock legends throughout the generations by way of exhibits and displays of authentic artifacts from their rise to fame. 1100 E. Ninth St., Cleveland 44114, 216/781-7625, rockhall.com
Book an event in the beautiful Toledo Museum of Art’s Peristyle Theater Lobby. The two-story, Greek-inspired space features a painted Greek frieze, cobblestone floors and reception and dinner space for 250 and 60 people respectively. Be sure to tour the museum after your meeting or stop in the adjacent transparent Glass Pavilion that houses the museum’s world-class glass collection and offers glass-blowing classes. 2445 Monroe St., Toledo 43620, 419/255-8000, toledomuseum.org
Learn more about the art of music at Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch in Pomeroy for your next meeting. Get guitar lessons from talented musicians while enjoying delicious meals and live performances all while looking out at the serene hillsides of Meigs County. The ranch offers a conference room, library and concert hall to serve as a meeting space for 75 to 200 people, along with comfy cabins for attendees to rest and recharge. 39495 St. Clair Rd., Pomeroy 45769, 740/992-6228, furpeaceranch.com
