Friday, January 26, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
January 26, 2024

Sponsored Columbus Symphony
Igor Stravinsky was commissioned to write The Firebird early in his career by Sergei Diaghilev, famed director of the Ballets Russes in Paris. Inspired by folklore, this suite from the ballet takes the listener through a dramatic and fantastical journey. Join the Columbus Symphony and classical saxophonist Steven Banks for this incredible performance, February 3-4 at the Ohio Theatre. Tickets start at $10. 🎷

Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

.Are you ready to saddle up for an unforgettable adventure right in the heart of Easton? Buckle up, because PBR Cowboy Bar is galloping into Easton Town Center this year, and it's not your average watering hole. Imagine an evening where mechanical bull riding and lively line dancing meet the irresistible charm of a country western experience. From the adrenaline rush of bull riding to the rhythmic beats of live music, PBR Cowboy Bar promises a rollicking good time for adventurers and leisure seekers alike.

The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend 📅
I can’t believe we’ve already arrived at the last weekend in January. It’s supposed to stay not-so-freezing, even if it’s a little rainy, so get out there and make it count!

Here’s How To Get Free Glasses For The Solar Eclipse 🕶
The solar eclipse will be here before you know it. It’s going to be an exciting event, but there’s one thing you can’t mess around with when it comes to an eclipse, and that’s your protective eyewear. Keep those peepers safe, y’all! We’ve got all the details on where you can grab your glasses for free, but they will go very quickly so don’t wait around!

Sponsored by the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
By way of stunning photographs and stories, meet a group of Central Ohio residents who were once forced to flee their homes and become among the millions of refugees who have found hope and resilience in the face of adversity. Through the lens of award-winning photographer Tariq Tarey, discover how these individuals endured their arduous journeys to find a place to rebuild their lives. They aren’t just numbers. They are people with stories to share. Come and be inspired by their resilience, from Struggle to Strength. The exhibition runs January 27-April 24th. For more info, visit decartsohio.org.

Headlines 📰 

🏫 Big Changes Ahead: A special task force is diving into a critical decision for Columbus City Schools – which of the district's 113 buildings will say goodbye come August 2025? (WOSU)

📈 Yesterday, The Community Shelter Board and its partners conducted a count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single day. This is an annual endeavor and they are expecting a distinct increase this year. (NBC4)

📷 Photographer Tariq Tarey’s new exhibition at the Decorative Arts Center features individuals who fled their homelands and settled in Central Ohio. Tarey has a personal connection to his subjects. He’s a native of Somalia who was himself an asylum-seeker when he arrived in the U.S. in 1998. Now he serves as director for refugee services at Columbus’ Jewish Family Services and his portraits are worth a trip down to the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio to see for yourself. (Columbus Monthly)

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