Friday, August 16, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
August 16, 2024

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Discover the vibrant art scene of Columbus with our exclusive public art tour! Curated by Andrea Myers, this tour showcases everything from iconic landmarks to innovative installations. Experience the interactive digital sculpture "As We Are" by Matthew Mohr, the seasonal beauty of Janet Echelman's "Current," and the ever-changing "Groundswell" by Maya Lin. Now’s your chance to dive into the art that’s shaping our city. For more info, visit columbusmakesart.com.

Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

There are a lot of great festivals in Columbus throughout the year. There are even a couple this weekend (which we’ll get into later). But this fall, one of the very best fests will return for another year of cheesy deliciousness. That’s right, folks! The Columbus Mac & Cheese Festival is back for another year, and the best part is that it’s all for a great cause! Eat mac and cheese while helping raise money to fight cancer? Let’s go!!

🥳 Where To Have Your Kid’s Birthday Party In Columbus
Need a little help planning that perfect party for your kiddo? Columbus has so many wonderful spots where your child can have the birthday party of their dreams. From construction-themed digging parties to personalized glamping sleepover setups, you’re about to become the world’s coolest parent.

🍷 The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend
We made it to the weekend, my friends. There are tons of ways to celebrate around town, including a food truck festival, a wine festival, and some very fun movie nights.

Headlines 📰 

🏈 OSU Football coach Ryan Day named Will Howard as the team's starting quarterback Thursday. Howard will make his debut against the Akron Zips later this month. (WOSU)

🤖 Dublin has a new robot in town. Well, two new robots to be exact. “Mow-ana" and "Mowbi-Wan-Kenobi” are a pair of autonomous lawnmowers that are working hard to keep Dublin’s parks looking fresh. (Axios Columbus)

🚔 A Franklin County deputy who was indicted on 58 charges, including 32 charges of rape, was terminated yesterday. (NBC4)

🌧️ Weather: 86 with showers and thunderstorms likely

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No one does live music in Columbus quite like PromoWest. They’ve got some fantastic shows coming up in 2024, including The Avett Brothers, Cold War Kids, and more. To see what’s on the calendar, or to grab tickets to a show, head over to promowestlive.com.

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- Chelsea