Friday Feb 24 '17

Comedy on its way to Columbus: Patton Oswalt to perform at the Palace Theater tonight

February 24, 2017

Good morning, Sunshine! It’s Madeline.

If you’re reading this right now that means you’re one of the few. The elite. The cool-cats. Thanks for subscribing to our newsletter! This is newsletter number two, but I promise it won’t stink like a number two. (I hope.)

What a whirlwind it has been since we launched on Wednesday! It is so exciting to finally be able to talk about this project that we have been keeping on the downlow for so long. Now, I can shout it from the rooftops. WE ARE COLUMBUS NAVIGATOR DOT COM!

The Rundown: 

Weather: 73° Mostly cloudy. 10% chance of rain

To do: Comedian Patton Oswalt is coming to the Palace Theater tonight. Read more from our very own Zoey Miller in his article “Patton Oswalt Set to Perform at the Palace Theater” for all the details. Tickets are still available so if you’re still looking for something to do tonight, look no further.

Navigator Originals:

Columbus is chock full of opportunities for trivia lovers to get their game on. Here is a guide of the best places to go to show of your immense knowledge of random facts.

Thinking about getting a new tattoo? We recommend tattoo artist Stephen Janusz from White Raven Tattoo. He’s certainly impressed us at Columbus Navigator with his work.

Is it from the Rich Street Bridge? Or maybe out the windows of Milestone 229 on the Scioto Mile? Regardless of which way you take a look at our city, it’s a beaut.

Think you have what it takes to devour a meal that weighs more or less than a newborn baby? See if your stomach is up to the test with these food challenges in and around the capital city.

Have you ever made it through a game of Monopoly without a huge argument starting? We put this retro Columbus edition to the test.

Fried chicken enthusiasts rejoice! Easton is about to get taken over by some spicy chicken.

The Thursday Conversation:

A little competition never hurt anybody. That’s exactly how the L Brands feel about big names like Amazon [Columbus Business First/Eaton]Girl power! Lieutenant governor Mary Taylor is an official republican candidate for the governor of Ohio. [The Columbus Dispatch/Ludlow]

The rules around Medical Marijuana could change in the State of Ohio. Medical card holders would be allowed six ounces every three months under new rules. [Columbus Business First/Knox]

Longread for your lunch break: 

If you have ever had a bad first impression when dealing with someone, it can be almost impossible to change it. Even if you later learn that the person is a good person. Turns out there is a reason for it. Find out why in today's long read:

Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds: The New Yorker, written by Kolbert.

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