Friday, July 12, 2024

Sponsored by The Greater Columbus Arts Council šŸ“†
Want to take advantage of all of the arts events Columbus has to offer? Well, Art Makes Columbus makes it easy. At the link below, youā€™ll find all of the cityā€™s best festivals, art shows, and artsy things to do. Get out there and enjoy your summer, Columbus! Head over to columbusmakesart.com/events for more info!

Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

Or should I say Fryday! Thatā€™s right, folks. Itā€™s everyoneā€™s favorite unofficial holiday, National French Fry Day. Columbus knows the value of a perfectly crispy, fluffy french fry, and these restaurants do it like no one else. It doesnā€™t matter whether youā€™re looking for simple, classic fries or you want something a little fancier (caviar and creme fraiche on fries? Yes, please.) It seems like the perfect day for you all to treat yourself to something yummy, Columbus!

Navigator Feature Story: The Most Delicious French Fries Columbus Has To Offer šŸŸ

šŸ“… The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend
I hope youā€™re ready to have some fun this weekend because there is a lot happening around town. Itā€™s going to be a warm one, so stay hydrated and have some fun.

šŸŒŽ From Recycling to Tree-Planting: How Columbus Teens Can Get Funded to Tackle Climate Change
With climate change on everyoneā€™s mind, itā€™s time to take actionā€”and our cityā€™s youth are leading the charge. This is a great opportunity for young people to get funding to support the projects that mean the most to them.

Headlines šŸ“° 

šŸ“ˆ The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association has released a forecast predicting a moderate to above moderate Harmful Algal Bloom in west Lake Erie this summer. Hereā€™s what you need to know. (WOSU)

šŸŽµ The Goodale Park Music Series returns this Sunday for its 14th year. Itā€™s a free concert series that features a variety of musical performers over the course of the summer. (NBC4)

šŸ‘ Seven cities in Ohio have been named some of Americaā€™s Best Cities, including Columbus. You can see how we rank compared to the other cities here. (Dispatch)

ā˜€ļø Weather: 90 and sunny

Sponsored by Columbus Childrenā€™s Theatre šŸŽ­
Middle school, ugh. Itā€™s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. Jeff Kinneyā€™s popular character takes center stage as Gregā€™s cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical. Will Gregā€™s plans to become popular lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? Grab a hall pass and donā€™t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school. For more info, please click here.

Coming Up Next Week šŸ“†

šŸŽ” 7/15-7/21: Franklin County Fair
āš½ļø 7/17: Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte
šŸŽ­ 7/18-7/21: Legally Blonde
šŸø 7/18: Cocktails at the Conservatory
šŸŽ„ 7/19: Screen on the Green: Barbie
šŸŽµ 7/19: Chris Stapleton
šŸ„¾ 7/19: Fort Ancient Monthly Archaeology Tour
šŸŽŗ 7/19-7/21: Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest
šŸŽµ 7/19: The Drowsy Lads
šŸŽ¶ 7/20: Nationwide Picnic with the Pops: Cody Fry

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- Chelsea