Friday, July 13, 2018

Welcome to the weekend. It's Tracie. 

You guys! We are halfway through Summer. I mean, I guess not officially since Fall doesn't begin until September 22, but for those of us with kids in school, or who are in school ourselves, we are definitely rounding second base.

But, just because our warm and sunny days are numbered, it doesn't mean our activities need to be. 😎🙌

Navigator full story: Navigator Weekender:The 17 Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend

Weekend Weather 🌡Sunny and clear today, with a high of 90 (!!), expect more of the same Saturday, then a chance of thunderstorms Sunday. ☀️🔥

Navigator Originals ✏️Former German Village Max & Erma's To Become Co-working "Kollektiv" This place should be a welcome addition to the village, though their renovation choices are interesting. The owners have no plans to add restroom facilities on the first floor, continuing with the tradition of the building being non ADA compliant. 💼🏢​CPD Chief Kim Jacobs Says Stormy Daniels Arrest Was A "Mistake"This whole thing is a disaster really, isn't it? From a public relations standpoint, it certainly doesn't reflect well on the city's finest, and from a pop culture standpoint, it's certainly not an issue that Columbus needs to be affiliated with. But perhaps a redemption awaits, as Daniels found another club for her second and final performance in Columbus. 👮‍♀️💃

Around Town 🏘Thursday was "Pay Your Age Day" at Build A Bear stores nationwide. Met with an unprecedented crowd, most stores shut down their lines, including the Easton Town Center location. [10tv] 😳🐻Openly gay congressional candidate Rick Neal's home was targeted by a white supremacist hate group this week. Neal is the Democratic candidate for Ohio's 15th congressional district. [Intomore] 😕Local non-profit My Very Own Blanket has donated over 100,000 handmade quilts and blankets to foster children since its inception nearly 20 years ago. [Dispatch] 😍

Coming Up 📆🐶 7/13: The Amazing Dog Show II🎭 7/13: Branching Out (Short North Stage)🎵 7/13: Columbus Symphony Popcorn Pops - Movie Music (Columbus Commons)🍷 7/13-14: Ohio Wine Festival🇮🇹 7/13-15: Italian Heritage Summer Festival🐶 7/14: Bids, Barks and Beats🐨 7/14: Zoo-rassic Park, starring Nina West (Columbus Zoo)🎙 7/14: It's All Been Done Radio Hour🎵 7/14: Courtney Barnett (Newport Music Hall)🎥 7/14: Fritz The Nite Owl presents Scream🛍 7/14: Moonlight Market🎉 7/14: Summer Jam West🎵 7/14: Hanson - String Theory (Columbus Commons)🎨 7/14-15: Westerville Music & Arts Festival🎵 7/14-15: Cultural Wall Music Festival🌳 7/14-15: Columbus Bonsai Society Annual Show🎡 7/14-21: Franklin County Fair🏡 7/15: Olde Towne East Summer Tour of Historic Home featuring Franklin Park🍦 7/15: Wendy's Frosty 5K (Huntington Park)🎵 7/15: Panic! at the Disco (Nationwide Arena)🖼 7/15: Pizzuti Collection Family Day📷 7/15: Photography 101 by The Wonder Jam

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Longread We all know you can do almost anything on the internet, from grocery shopping, to car shopping, to starting a business, and of course, dating.While I'm aware of many of the "popular" online dating sites these days, I don't really have any experience with them. In fact, if any of you are single and want some help swiping left (or is it right?) on your bimbo...or is it bumble? Your tinder? Grindr? Let me know, I feel like I could really scope out the quality partner for you. No scrubs. Do people still say that?Clearly, I have my finger on the pulse of what's trending these days.  But what I didn't realize is how limiting some of these dating apps can be, especially for people who are non-binary or gender non-comforming. And yes, pronouns matter.  All of that is changing with a new instagram account, @_personals_.Vanity Fair: "A Blast Of Fresh Air": The Instagram Account That's Revolutionizing Queer Dating

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