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At the Columbus Metropolitan Club, we’re embarking on an exciting new chapter in our journey of connecting people and ideas through community conversation.
CMC has found a new home at The Ellis, a modern industrial event venue nestled in the heart of Italian Village in downtown Columbus, Ohio. This move offers us a dynamic opportunity to pilot a fresh space, engage with more residents and enhance our regular programming and operations.
You can find The Ellis at 777 North 4th Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. It’s conveniently accessible by car, COTA public transit, biking and walking.
The Ellis is located on the west side of 4th Street/US 23 North in between Warren Street and E. 1st Avenue. It is located 600 feet from the I-670 West off ramp to North 4th Street, and about 1600 feet from the I-670 East off ramp.
The Ellis is only 100 feet from the 803 North 4th Street COTA bus stop. The stop is serviced by the #4 Indianola/Lockbourne route and the #12 McKinley/Fields route.
To learn more about traveling to the Ellis by bus, download the Transit app or visit COTA’s Transit Near Me feature on their website.
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We understand that convenient parking is essential. Please review the information below and check out the detailed Google map that includes both the venue and parking options.
The Ellis provides two dedicated free lots, both just a short 4-minute walk from the main entrance.
There is free street parking during the daytime in the apartment complex across from The Ellis on Neruda Avenue & Auden Avenue.
Additionally, there is ample street parking available on 4th Street and alongside nearby corridors. To make the process hassle-free, we recommend using the ParkColumbus App for payment and convenience. This user-friendly app allows you to save payment methods and license plate numbers for future transactions. You can even extend your parking time remotely.
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We’re thrilled to welcome you to our new home at The Ellis. Join us here to continue the rich tradition of thought-provoking discussions and community building. As a reminder, our forums are also available for public viewing via YouTube, podcast, WCBE 90.5 Radio, WOSU Public Media and CTV Columbus Television. Explore all the ways you can view and participate in our forums by visiting our dedicated forum videos and podcast page.
CMC is moving to a new location at The Ellis to better support our mission of connecting people and ideas through community conversations. This transition allows us to pilot a fresh space, engage with more residents and enhance our regular programming.
The Ellis offers convenient parking for CMC events. There are also nearby parking options available for your convenience. For more information about parking, review the parking information above or the detailed Google map.
Yes, there will be handicap parking available at The Ellis. There are marked spots in the parking lots connected to the venue, ensuring accessibility for all attendees.
Parking at one of the designated parking by The Ellis is free. However, hourly street parking costs may vary, and we recommend checking with ParkColumbus for current rates.
Please DO NOT park in the lot adjacent to the The Ellis.This lot is shared with the surrounding businesses, and you may be towed. If you need to drop off an attendee, you may enter the lot and then finding parking at one of the free lots or on the street.
Please DO NOT park in the lot behind the Wonder Bread Building. This lot is shared with residents and surrounding businesses, and you may be towed.
We are currently transitioning to The Ellis, and while we appreciate our history at The Boat House, there are no immediate plans to return. We will keep you updated on any future developments.
Yes, we are committed to making our forums accessible to a broader audience. We will continue to livestream our events, ensuring that engaging discussions are available to all. Click on one of the links below to find out more:
You can find more details about The Ellis, including its location, features, and amenities, on their website.
Our transition to The Ellis represents a significant step in the evolution of the CMC. While we’re excited about this new chapter, we do not anticipate frequent venue changes. We’re focused on providing a stable and inspiring environment for our events.
At this time, there is limited reserved parking for panelists.
To keep our operational costs focused on our mission and accessible to a wide audience, we will continue to offer boxed lunches at CMC events.
We send a few e-mails every week with information about our weekly forums, special events and more.