Friday, March 15, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
March 15, 2024

Sponsored by Columbus Children’s Theatre
The National Theatre’s adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat is a lively, engaging play with sound effects for performance by adults for young children. Not a word has been touched or added to Dr. Seuss’ classic, ensuring that anyone who’s read the story will find themselves transported into the world they’ve always imagined! The show kicks off at CCT on March 16, and you can grab your tickets over at columbuschildrenstheatre.org/shows.

Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

Spring break is on the horizon for thousands of Central Ohio families, which means everyone’s looking for a fun trip to take. Sure, a weeklong beach vacation sounds great, but sometimes, a day trip is a more realistic dream. Luckily, Columbus is kind of like the perfect road trip starting point. There are so many incredible things to explore, all within 4 hours of the city. Have fun, make lots of memories, and enjoy your adventure!

Navigator Feature Story: 25 Unique Day Trips From Columbus 🚗

🌪 Ohio Tornadoes Leave Behind A Devastating Trail Captured In Heartbreaking Photos 
A line of severe weather stretched from Texas all the way to Ohio last night, and there were devastating impacts here in the Buckeye State. Indian Lake was hit particularly hard and our thoughts are with everyone affected.

📅 The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend
There’s so much happening around town this weekend. From sporting events to nature hikes to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the perfect weekend itinerary starts here. Be safe and have a fantastic weekend, friends!

Headlines 📰 

⚡️ Thousands of Ohioans are without power from the storms that moved through the state last night. Here’s which areas are still waiting for power to be restored. (NBC4)

📈 Census data shows that the 10-county central Ohio area grew by about 18,200 residents between July 2022 and July 2023. The area has grown by 38,376 since 2020. (WOSU)

🍨 Craving something sweet? The gelato at Piazza Pellino is calling, and trust me, you’ll want to pick up. (Columbus Monthly)

Weather: 56 and cloudy, with a chance of rain

Sponsored by the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
By way of stunning photographs and stories, meet a group of Central Ohio residents who were once forced to flee their homes and become among the millions of refugees who have found hope and resilience in the face of adversity. Through the lens of award-winning photographer Tariq Tarey, discover how these individuals endured their arduous journeys to find a place to rebuild their lives. For more info, head over to decartsohio.org.

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🌸 Have a lovely weekend, Columbus. You deserve it!

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- Chelsea