Thursday, November 3, 6-7:30pm; Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.; and Westin Great Southern Hotel, 310 S. High St.

The Greater Columbus Arts Council will be hosting a free “Big Arts Night” on Thursday, November 3, 5-7:30pm, at the Southern Theatre and at the Westin Great Southern Hotel.

Join us for an evening of community and celebration as we honor more than a dozen awardees in the arts — including the live announcement of our “Columbus Makes Art Excellence” awardees, two art organizations that will each receive $10,000.

Following a brief awards ceremony and a few fun announcements about the Greater Columbus Arts Council (spoiler alert: we will be unveiling our new brand), we will convene in the Westin for food, drink, merriment, and of course more arts, including the Bobby Floyd Trio, flamenco dancer Griset Damas Roche, Opera Columbus, Fashion displays, and magician Erik Tait.

Guests are encouraged to mingle and roam from room to room while enjoying food, a cash bar, and a sampling of arts in Columbus.

This event is free but seat reservations are required for the awards ceremony at the Southern Theatre. Reserve your seats now at my.cbusarts.com/4672.

Hosted by Greater Columbus Arts Council.