Friday, June 28, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
June 28, 2024

Sponsored by The Greater Columbus Arts Council 📆
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, you’ll find all of the city’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.

Well, my friends, somehow we’ve already arrived at the final weekend of June. I can’t believe how fast this month flew by, but luckily we’re being rewarded with a couple of special days here in Columbus. Today just so happens to be National Food Truck Day, and this city is full to the brim of delicious, delightful food trucks that you can find around town this weekend. Let’s get Friday started with something yummy, Columbus.

⛺️ The Best Places To Go Camping Around Central Ohio
If you have the chance to go camping this summer, you definitely should. You don’t have to go far at all. There are some beautiful campsites around Central Ohio that will make the perfect short getaway.

☘️ Whiskey, Music, and More: Your Guide to Dublin Irish Festival 2024
Considering how fast June went, I think it’s fair to say that August will be here before we know it. That means that it’s time to start making your plan for the 2024 Dublin Irish Festival! We’ve got all the details, including an exciting chance to taste some very rare whiskey.

📆 The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend
It’s a big weekend in Columbus. We’ve got the Clippers at home, ComFest, and so much more going on. Get out there and have a fantastic weekend, friends. You’ve earned it!

Headlines 📰 

🐛 It’s caterpillar season! Here in Ohio, we’re lucky enough to have a variety of these adorable creatures. If you’ve got any in your garden, this article gives great insight into how you can help them through their metamorphosis. (Ohio History)

🚨 Federal labor investigators are being asked to look into the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas for alleged racism and harassment of a Judge. (NBC4)

🚔 Mayor Ginther has announced a stricter enforcement of a weekend curfew aimed at curbing recent violence in the Short North, including a mass shooting last weekend. (ABC6)

☀️ Weather: 90 and sunny

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A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Elle appears to have it all, but her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors, and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! The show runs July 11-August 11, and you can get your tickets here.

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