Friday, January 3, 2025

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Chelsea Wiley
January 03, 2025

Sponsored by Columbus Children’s Theatre 🎭
The Sandbox Series at Columbus Children’s Theatre brings little ones some of their first adventures into theatre! Intended for audiences of 0-8 years old, this series focuses on brief, easily digestible theatre designed for young audiences specifically. Imagine That! is an interactive, multi-sensory adventure where preschool audiences will use the power of their imagination to bring the colors of the seasons to life. For more info, head over to columbuschildrenstheatre.org/shows.

Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean we have to spend the entire month hunkered down. (Although if you want to, I’m not judging you!) There are some really incredible activities going on around Columbus over the next few weeks, including family-friendly events, festivals, concerts, sporting events, and so much more. Start off the year with a little bit of fun, Columbus!

Navigator Feature Story: The Best Things To Do This January In Columbus 📅

🍴 This Cantonese Hotspot Has Closed Permanently After Decades
In his heartfelt message on social media, the owner thanked the community for supporting the delicious Sawmill Road dim sum spot over the past 30+ years.

☃️ Franklin Park Conservatory’s Winter Ice Festival Will Make Your January Magical
I love a winter festival, and Franklin Park Conservatory is pulling out all the stops this year. They’re hosting the first-ever Winter Ice Festival, and it looks like it’s going to be incredible. See you there?

Headlines 📰 

🐶 How popular is your pup’s name? Here’s the list of the most popular dog names in Franklin County last year. (Dispatch)

🏠 Eviction filings in Franklin County jumped by 6% in 2024, driven by the area's housing shortage, skyrocketing rents, and limited protections for renters, as experts stress the growing struggles for low-income families in Columbus. (WOSU)

🩷 Five Columbus wellness experts, including Doug Smith, Regan Walsh, Meghna Mahambrey, Dr. Jaynine Vado, and Julius Lancaster, share their tips for living a fulfilled, peaceful, and connected life. (Columbus Monthly)

🌨️ Weather: 31 and mostly cloudy, with snow before 7 a.m.

Sponsored by PromoWest 🎸
No one does live music in Columbus quite like PromoWest. They’ve got some fantastic shows coming up, including Father John Misty, Bishop Briggs, Explosions in the Sky, 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