Friday, June 29, 2018

Happy Fri-yay! Tracie here. 

It's finally officially summer, though it's felt like it for quite some time. And now, we're approaching the 4th of July, which, to me, really signifies the beginning of the season. Until I see an American flag bunting on someone's front porch, it just doesn't feel like summer. 

So, from country music acts (aside: anyone remember Joe Diffie of "Somethin' Women Like 'Bout A Pickup Man fame?) to the Peach Truck, with a Crew match thrown in for fun, there's no shortage of summer activities to partake in this weekend. 

Navigator full story: The 15 Best Things To Do This Weekend

Weekend Weather 🌡It's gettin' hot 🔥. Clear and sunny 🌞 all weekend with highs in the low 90's. 

Navigator Originals ✏️A Multi-Billion Dollar "Multi-Tainment" Complex Called Planet Oasis Is Planned For Delaware CountyOkay, before you read this article, just know that we are in agreement. Planet Oasis is quite possibly the worst name ever. While it's yet to be seen if this multi-faceted complex of indoor waterpark, shopping, movie theater, bmx park, etc etc etc will be worth the trip north, perhaps a name change is in order before it's too late? Hit The Park After Dark During Zoombezi Bay Summer NightsDive in movies and animal encounters? Sign me up. Truly, this is a great lineup of movies no matter your age, and with a pun-derful name like "Otter Banks," you know I'll be there! 10 Beautiful Parks To Take A Summer Stroll In ColumbusMaybe "Planet Oasis" isn't for you, but you'd still like to partake in some outdoor activity this summer. With metro parks aplenty, and greenscapes galore, there's always a place for a stroll in our fair city. 

Around Town 🏘If you haven't been to Franklinton's Urban Scrawl, you're missing out.  Getting to watch a piece of artwork come together while the artist works in real time is such a cool experience. Add that to the live music, beer, and kids activities and it's really a must visit. And if you're an artist or know someone who is, they're looking for participants. [FranklintonArtsDistrict]In news no one wants to hear: If you're an infrequent voter, you could be in danger of being targeted for removal from the voting list and forced to re-register before voting in future elections. With mid-term elections on the horizon, check this database while there's still time.  [Cleveland.com]

Coming Up 📆🎭 6/29-7/8: Willy Wonka (Columbus Children's Theatre)🎭 6/29-7/15: Frankenstein (Schiller Park)💥 6/29: Columbus Symphony Popcorn Pops - Superhero Soundtracks (Columbus Commons)🎵 6/29: Terence Blanchard (Lincoln Theatre)🎵 6/29: Joe Diffie (The Bluestone)🐷 6/29-30: PigMania BBQ & Blues Festival (Hilliard)🍷 6/29-30: Columbus Food & Wine Festival🍺 6/30: Red Brick Tap & Grill Annual Backyard Bayou⚽️ 6/30: Crew vs. Real Salt Lake🍑 6/30: The Peach Truck at Weiland's Market🛍 6/30: The Grandview Hop🎵 6/30: James Taylor w/ Bonnie Raitt (Schottenstein Center)🇺🇸 6/30: Patriotic Pops featuring the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus (Columbus Commons)

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Longread William Camper searched for jobs for six years after being released from an Ohio prison in 2011. He had spent more than a decade behind bars for selling cocaine while battling his own addiction. Even after he got out, he still felt trapped. He interviewed at McDonald’s and signed up with temp agencies that rarely sent him on assignments. He was homeless for a while, struggling to live on $20 a month, and could not pay child support for his 10 kids. Hiring managers would size him up quickly: round face, wire-frame glasses, a butterfly tattoo on his forehead. “Once they see me with tattoos on my face, it’s basically downhill from there,” he recalled.Politico: An Ohio Startup Rebuilds Lives One Piece Of Fried Chicken At A Time 

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