🏹 Archery Fest Is Back And It’s So Whimsical

Plus: Lost Mansions Of Columbus: The Lucas Sullivant Home

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Chelsea Wiley
April 23, 2025

Sponsored by Columbus Children’s Theatre 🎭
Get ready for a fun-filled, 30-minute adventure at Nutt and Bolt – Theatre for the Very Young! Watch two quirky robots, Nutt and Bolt, clash in a dance-off and tower-building contest, only to discover the magic of teamwork. Bring your little ones to CCT Studios (177 E. Naghten Street) on May 17–18 for a show full of laughter, music, and creativity. To learn more, please click here.

Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

It’s the middle of the week, which means it’s the perfect time to indulge in a little daydreaming. Maybe you’re a woodland archer. Maybe you’re royalty in a flower crown. Either way, there’s no better place to lean into a little make-believe than Archery Fest at Prairie Oaks Metro Park. This whimsical event is back with all the medieval magic, including archery tournaments, DIY crafts, food trucks, and even a royal court. And the best part? It’s totally free.

🏡 Lost Mansions Of Columbus: The Lucas Sullivant Home
Once the grandest home in early Columbus, Lucas Sullivant’s brick mansion stood for over 160 years, until a car dealership took its place. The story behind the city’s first brick house is a fascinating glimpse into the past

🎺 Jazz & Rib Fest Returns For 2025 With Stellar Lineup And New Features
One of the city’s signature events is back this summer, and it’s better than ever. At this year’s Jazz & Rib Fest, youl’ll be able to enjoy incredible jazz, sizzling ribs, and exciting new features, like shaded dining and live street performers.

Headlines 📰 

🚮 Every year, the Franklin County landfill takes in a staggering 2 billion pounds of trash—76% of which could’ve been recycled, composted, or reused. With the clock ticking on our landfill space, local leaders are ramping up efforts to reduce waste, from expanding recycling options to launching new reuse campaigns. (Axios Columbus)

🐰 The Ohio House Rabbit Rescue in Clintonville is packed with bunnies, especially after Easter when overwhelmed families start surrendering pets they didn’t realize would be so high-maintenance. Volunteers say rabbits are sweet and full of personality, but they need proper care, patience, and a long-term commitment, not just a cute moment. (WOSU)

🫨 Did you know that there was an earthquake in Ohio on Tuesday? It wasn’t a massive quake, but it was felt in three different counties! (NBC4)

☀️ Weather: 79 and sunny

Sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council 🎨
Looking for the easeist ways to find live music around Columbus? Well, you can stop searching. Head over to Columbus Makes Art to see a fantastic list of upcoming show. To learn more, visit columbusmakesart.com.

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Today's Photo 🤳

🏙️ Downtown Columbus looked a little different in the '80s. From the Neil House hotel to the LeVeque Tower, this aerial shot from 1981 captures a skyline that's grown up, filled in, and changed a whole lot since then.

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- Chelsea