Friday, August 11, 2023

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Chelsea Wiley
August 11, 2023

Sponsored by Short North Stage
Sondheim on Sondheim is an intimate look at the Father of the Modern Musical, offering audiences a glimpse into the personal life and creative process of the legendary Stephen Sondheim. With exclusive interviews, two-dozen of Sondheim's beloved songs, and new arrangements by David Loud, the show is a funny, affectionate, and revealing tribute to musical theater's greatest living composer and lyricist. This limited-engagement performance runs September 8-10 at the Garden Theatre. For more info, visit shortnorthstage.org. 🎭

Hello Friday! Chelsea here.

Summer is drawing to a close and that can be a stressful time for households as they prepare to head back to school. If you’re looking for some fun ways to fill up these last days or weeks, I highly suggest exploring some of the city’s best playgrounds. Whether you’re just looking for a fun place to swing or slide, or your kids are more interested in embracing the outdoors with natural play areas, Columbus has you covered.

Navigator Originals ✏️

Here's The Deal With The Scioto Deer 🦌
Have you ever wondered why there are statues of deer along the Scioto Mile? Well, you don’t have to wonder anymore! Let your curiosity get the best of you, friends.

Sponsored by the Columbus Symphony
The 2023–24 Masterworks series opens with Gustav Holst’s celestial masterpiece The Planets, featuring stunning HD imagery and the female voices of the Columbus Symphony Chorus. This monumental work takes the listener on a musical journey across the solar system, dedicating a movement to each planet. To purchase tickets, or to learn more, please visit columbussymphony.com. 🪐🎵

 

Headlines 📰 

❤️ Maui might be half a world away, but the devastation from wildfires is weighing heavy on the minds of one central Ohio family. Archie Spradlin grew up on Maui. He recently brought a taste of home here in the form of his restaurant, Chubby Hawaiian Grill. (NBC4)

💸 Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably seen ads for sports betting in Ohio. Although betting was high in the first 6 months, it’s become quieter as promotions die down and most major sports are out of season. (Axios)

🌤 Weather: 85 and partly sunny

Coming Up Next Week 📆

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🌃 I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Don’t forget to look up at the night sky to catch a glimpse of the Perseid Meteor Shower!

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- Chelsea