The Midtown community will transform into a whimsical winter wonderland
Colony Square is excited to announce its inaugural “Season on the Square,” an artful celebration of the Holiday season.As part of the celebration, local artists will help transform the property into a whimsical winter wonderland with 20 uniquely painted Christmas trees displayed throughout Colony Square. Throughout the month, Colony Square will also host several holiday themed happenings for the Midtown community to enjoy.
Throughout November, 20 Atlanta artists will channel their creativity to paint 20 eight-foot-tall Christmas trees around the square. The program, called Festivity + Trees, encourages artists to create original works inspired by Colony Square’s theme: “The Art of Modern Life.” Colony Square will unveil the fantastical trees on Dec. 3 to officially kick off the Holiday season.
“Festivity + Trees marries Christmas joy with the vibrancy and talent of the surrounding arts community,” said Liz Gillespie, vice president of marketing at North American Properties, the developer behind Colony Square. “We are thrilled to be working with such talented artists, and we can’t wait to see how their imaginations are manifested on the 20 Christmas trees. The collection of painted trees will be a must-see art display for the Midtown community this season!”
In addition to Festivity + Trees, Colony Square will activate the square with several holiday happenings including: Storytime Adventures with Santa and Mrs. Claus; Pet Photos with Santa; and a Holiday Improv Night.
Christmas + Cheer – Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon, Colony Square with host a VIP viewing party on the 5Church rooftop patio for the Children’s Christmas parade. Along with festive music, 5 Church will serve mimosas, bloody marys and seasonal fare. The event will be ticketed and all proceeds will go to CHOA. Check Colony Square’s social media for ticket information.
Stories + Santa – Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Claus will theatrically read Christmas stories to groups of children. Hot chocolate and cookies provided by Starbucks will be served.
Santa + Friends Pet Photos – Dec. 14 and Dec. 21 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Take your furry friends to the Square to visit with Santa and capture a signature photo.
Laughs + Merriment – Dec. 15 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dad’s Garage will host an ugly Christmas sweater improv night full of laughter and holiday treats on the Square.
At the corner of Peachtree and 14 th streets, Colony Square sits in the heart of Midtown - an original icon at the center of the rising capital of the modern South. Since North American Properties acquired Colony Square in December 2015, the team has continued to work with the community, architects, designers and urban planners to reimagine the space. Colony Square is becoming an icon of its own bringing the Art of Modern Life to Midtown: a sophisticated business, residential, and cultural hotspot that is alive with possibility.
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About Colony Square
At the corner of Peachtree and 14 th Streets, Colony Square is not only the heart of Midtown, it’s the heart of Atlanta – an original icon at the very center of the ever-rising capital of the modern South. Today, Colony Square is becoming an icon of another kind, bringing the Art of Modern Life to Midtown. With two office towers totaling 720,000 square feet, residential condos, a 467-room hotel and a 163,000-square-foot retail center, Colony Square is a sophisticated business, residential and cultural hotspot, that like all great city squares, is alive with possibility. The reimagined Colony Square will be known as a foodie haven; a shopping mecca; an events destination; a beautiful, amenity-rich and arts-infused place to gather with community and soak up Midtown’s vibe. Open, walkable and transit-friendly, the reimagined Colony Square will be seamlessly connected to the vibrant energy of the streets around it. For more information, visit colonysquaremidtown.com.
About North American Properties
Founded in 1954, North American Properties is a privately held, multi-regional real estate operating company that has acquired, developed and managed more than $5 billion of mixed-use, retail, multifamily and office properties across the United States. Headquartered in Cincinnati, with offices in Atlanta, Dallas and Fort Myers, Florida, the company has developed 19 million square feet of retail and 17,000 apartment units in 12 states. In the past three years, North American Properties has launched 36 projects totaling $1.1 billion in total capitalization. In Atlanta, North American Properties owns Avalon, Colony Square and Anthem on Ashley. For more information, please visit naproperties.com.
