Friday, August 23, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
August 23, 2024

Sponsored by PromoWest 🎸
No one does live music in Columbus quite like PromoWest. They’ve got some fantastic shows coming up in 2024, including Joywave, 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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Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

Bigger isn’t always better. And no one proves that sentiment quite like these cozy, charming Columbus establishments. From tiny breakfast cafes to quaint Italian fine dining spots, these eateries are the definition of small, but mighty. We’re rapidly approaching cozy season, and there’s nowhere better in town to spend it then one of these intimate, delicious spots!

🥢 TikTok’s Latest Obsession: Ding Ho’s Delicious Wor Sue Gai
There’s nothing better than telling everyone about something delicious. I couldn’t tell you how old I was the first time I had the pleasure of dining at Ding Ho, but growing up on the west side of Columbus, it was a restaurant I got to enjoy frequently. Now, the whole world knows just how delicious it is thanks to a video that’s going insanely viral on TikTok, driving up business for this beloved restaurant.

⚽️ Columbus Crew Is Going To The Leagues Cup Final-Here’s Why It’s A Big Deal
Ready to cheer for your Columbus Crew? The reigning MLS Cup champions are poised to add another trophy to the collection, but they’ll have to go through LAFC this weekend first.

📆 The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend
Ready for an epic weekend, Columbus? There are some very fun ways to spend the next few days, including festivals, concerts, dance parties, sporting events, and so much more. Have a good one!

Headlines 📰 

🚨 Are two former governors of Ohio banned from Columbus City Hall? A leaked document of people Columbus deems security risks includes the names of Bob Taft and Ted Strickland. (WOSU)

🎥 Want to celebrate local filmmakers? Stop by the Gravity Film Festival this weekend where you can check out work of over 80 filmmakers! (Matter News)

🌡️ A large portion of southeastern and south-central Ohio is currently in extreme drought conditions after an unusually hot and dry summer, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. (Dispatch)

☀️ Weather: 86 and sunny

Still not registered to vote? Don’t worry, you’ve got time. The deadline for voter registration in Ohio is October 7th. You can register online by visiting VoteOhio.gov. If you’re already registered, you can start looking forward to Early Voting, which begins on October 8th. We’ve got some important links below to answer any questions you may have about voting early or absentee. Have fun voting, Columbus! 🇺🇸

How to Ace Early Voting in Franklin County This Election
The Complete Guide On How To Vote Absentee In Ohio

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☀️ Did you know that the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) at the Ohio State University has Block-O solar panels on the roof? How cool is that?

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- Chelsea