Today, as Sony Plaza, they are colorful, more intimately scaled and often crowded.

Russell Sanders, an account representative from Avon Products, was visiting Sony Plaza the other day to check out its progress.

The event, from 7:30 to 11 P.M. at the Sony Plaza, 550 Madison Avenue (56th Street), will include drinks and a buffet supper.

The evening will begin at 6 at the Sony Plaza, 550 Madison Avenue (56th Street), and will include buffet supper at 9.

The Sony Plaza is an open space elevated above the intersection of Yonge and Front streets.

Canadian artist Harley Valentine is creating a triptych of sculptures to be installed in the Sony Plaza.

With Sony Plaza nearing completion, the time has come to assess the project.

"It was constructed in the early 80's, and was not in compliance with the new law's specifications," said Guy Leibler, president of Sony Plaza.

That building, now known as Sony Plaza, was instantly likened to a skyscraping Chippendale highboy.

Invited by Expo 98, he performed his show at the Sony Plaza in September.