✨ A Galaxy Far, Far Away Has Arrived At Cosi

Plus: 🍿 How To See Free Movies All Summer Long

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Chelsea Wiley
May 22, 2025

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Sponsored by the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio 🖖
Boldly go where no exhibition has gone before. Star Trek & Worlds Beyond is beaming into the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, showcasing 150+ iconic props, costumes, and artifacts from the Star Trek universe—and beyond. Don’t miss your chance to see phasers, Starfleet gear, and Uhura’s legendary earpiece up close. On view May 31–Aug 31. Learn more at decartsohio.org.

Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

My little geek heart is pretty excited because there’s a Star Wars experience in Columbus right now that’s actually really cool. This summer, you’ll find authentic sets and props that make you feel like you’re in a galaxay far, far away, but you’ll just be at COSI. Whether you know the saga inside out or just wanna check it out, it’s a fun way to nerd out a little. And yes, lightsabers are definitely part of the deal.

 P.S. Han definitely shot first (I said what I said).

🎥 This 8MM Footage Shows Us A Glimpse Of 1960s Life In Columbus
Take a nostalgic ride through Columbus in the ’60s with rare home footage showing everything from OSU campus to local landmarks…construction and all.

🍿 Columbus Library Cardholders Can See Free Movies All Summer Long
Summer plans? How about free films adapted from beloved books, all thanks to the Columbus Metropolitan Library and Gateway Film Center. Grab your card and get ready for some screen magic!

Headlines 📰 

✈️ If you’re heading to the airport to pick someone up, don’t be tempted to pull over along International Gateway. It’s not only unsafe, it’s illegal. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is reminding drivers where the can park safely, and for free, when picking up travelers. (NBC4)

🎻 ProMusica Columbus is raising the bar (and the curtain) on live music in the city. By pairing its renowned chamber orchestra with Broadway stars like Sutton Foster and Leslie Odom Jr., the group is turning its annual soiree concerts into must-see events for music lovers across the Midwest. (Columbus Monthly)

☣️ More details have come out in the 2,500 gallon oil spill that happened in Whitehall on Tuesday night, and while the situation is serious, most of it has been contained. (WOSU)

🌧️ Weather: 58 and mostly cloudy, with showers likely

Sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council 🎨
One of the best weekends of the year is almost here. The Columbus Arts Festival is taking over the Scioto Mile June 6–8, and it’s completely free to attend. They’re bringing in over 250 incredible artists from around the country, plus live music, performances, and food vendors galore. It’s the kind of event where you wander for hours, run into everyone you know, and leave with a new print, a full stomach, and maybe a little sunburn. See you down by the river? For more info, head over to columbusartsfestival.org.

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🏆 Ohio State Parks, a 2025 National Gold Medal Award finalist, stands among the nation’s best for innovation, accessibility, and conservation. From inclusive playgrounds to adaptive kayak launches, Ohio’s parks are making the outdoors welcoming for all. (Photo of Mary Jane Thurston State Park).

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