Friday June 8, 2018

Happy Friday, y'all! Chelsea, here. 

I hope you have all had a great week. The weather has been rainy, but the temperatures haven't been scalding, and in the end, that's really all that matters. I don't know what weekend plans you have, but you should definitely make time to stop in at the Columbus Arts Festival. 

Art of all kinds will pack the banks of the Scioto River in Downtown C-bus, and in true Columbus fashion, there will be tons of food and drink options. This year, the festival has added a local craft beer tent, aka the perfect place to wet your whistle. If you need the deets, don't worry baby birds, I'll feed ya. 

Navigator full story: Your 2018 Guide To The Columbus Arts Festival

Friday Weather 🌡Today we're looking at a high of 86F. It's going to be partly sunny 🌤but don't let that fool you. There is still a chance for thunderstorms ☔️ throughout the day. 

Navigator Originals ✏️You Can Now Own A Piece Of BrewDogLove BrewDog? Well, we've got good news. Equity for Punks USA is back open, which means you can own a little piece of the company for yourself. SciDome At The Works In Newark To Open This WeekendIf you haven't heard of The Works, you're missing out. The STEAM-based education center is opening a new planetarium this weekend where you can meet a real-life astronaut. Navigator Weekender: The 16 Best Things To Do This WeekendJust in case you feel like I still haven't given you enough to do this weekend, I'm handing you one more. There are some SUPER awesome things going on around town this weekend and it would be a shame not to take in at least a little of what Columbus has to offer. P.S. If you find yourself at Wizard World or the Arts Festival, find me and say "hey"! 

Around Town 🏘Bon Appétit is doing a series celebrating America's Favorite Neighborhood Restaurants. Here in Columbus, they featured the Saraga International Market and all of the wonders it holds. [Bon Appétit]It's always a good day to try a new restaurant. The latest suggestion from Columbus' favorite food afficianado is N.E. Chinese Restaurant. Go beyond breakfast and grab some spicy fried chicken with Nick. [Breakfast with Nick]Curious Columbus explores questions posed by listeners and readers about the history of our city. The most recent installment takes a look at Catholics in Columbus. [WOSU]

Coming Up 📆🎭 6/8-17: Aspects of Love (Riffe Center)🍺 6/8:  June Sommerfest💥 6/8-6/10: Wizard World Columbus🎨 6/8-6/10: Columbus Arts Festival🎬 6/8-6/10: Hidden Figures - Summer Kids Film Series🎵 6/9:  Lesley James at Little Rock🎤 6/9: Hayley Kiyoko (Newport Music Hall)🛍 6/9: The Moonlight Market on Gay Street🏡 6/9: Westgate Home and Garden Tour🎷 6/9: PBJ & Jazz Family Concerts⚽️ 6/9: Columbus Crew SC vs. NY Red Bulls🎵 6/9: 2nd Annual CAN YOU DIG IT 70’s SOUL JAM🌈 6/9: ABSOLUTly Fabulous Pride party🚋 6/9: BYOB Summer Saturday Trolley Crawl🏡 6/10: Old Oaks Home & Garden🎸 6/10: Steve Earle & The Dukes (Newport Music Hall)

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Longread When Fuji Scoggins and her husband first moved into their home 40 years ago, she didn't have any idea of the life her home and land had before she lived there. When the truth came out, that her home had been the only spared in a brutal attack against the predominantly black community of Rosewood, FL, Scoggins was shocked. Now at the age of 84, Scoggins is ready to sell her home. She just hopes that whatever the house becomes, it transfers peacefully. Tampa Bay Times: The Last House in Rosewood

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