Friday, May 17, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
May 17, 2024

Sponsored by North Market 🐓
Head out for a night of delicious fun at the North Market Downtown Apron Gala! Savor exclusive dishes, enjoy fine wines and beers, and dine the night away. Dress in your most creative apron for a chance to win a prize, and don't forget comfortable shoes for this fun, casual event. For more info, or to purchase your tickets, head over to northmarket.org. See you all there!

Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

Did you know that Ohio is home to one particularly unique region? Although these sand dunes are now hidden amongst a forest in northwest Ohio, they were once beachfront property! The best part about heading up to explore this sprawling, 5,000-acre park is that not only can you see the dunes (complete with prickly pears), but you can also stay overnight at an incredibly charming treehouse village. Sounds like a dream to me!

🍦 The Best Ice Cream Shops In Columbus
We’re on the cusp of summer which means it’s time to get serious about one of the things Columbus does best: ice cream. Whether you’re looking for complex flavors or old-school soft serve, Columbus has an ice cream shop that will satisfy your tastes. Treat yourself!

🌳 Reminder: This New Canopy Walk Opens Today
The wait is over. The Canopy Walk at Blacklick Woods Metro Park opens today and you won’t want to miss the chance to take a stroll amongst the treetops!

📅 The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend
I hope you all have a fantastic weekend. There’s a lot going on around town, so have fun, stay safe, and we’ll see you back here Sunday morning!

Headlines 📰 

🐶 The Franklin County Dog Shelter has some truly adorable pups available for adoption right now. If you’re looking to add a precious new friend to your family, might I suggest one of these cute pups? (NBC4)

🥖 Belle’s Bread, aka one of my favorite bakeries in the entire city, has added some long-awaited seating areas where you can sit down and savor your favorite pastries. (Facebook)

🥪 Cornerstone Deli & Café is the kind of hidden gem that feels like it was destined to be in Clintonville. The menu is eclectic, it’s affordable, and best of all, it’s got great vibes. (Columbus Monthly)

⛈ Weather: 76 and rainy with a chance of thunderstorms

Sponsored by Columbus Symphony 🎵
Join conductor Kenneth Bean and cellist Tommy Mesa for an evening of captivating classics with the Columbus Symphony. Delve into the depths of Mendelssohn's "The Hebrides," experience the premiere of Jessie Montgomery's "Divided," and savor Tchaikovsky's "Variations on a Rococo Theme." The night concludes with the vibrant energy of Beethoven's Symphony No. 2. Enhance your experience with a pre-concert discussion hosted by WOSU Classical 101’s Christopher Purdy at 6:30 PM. Tickets start at $10. Don't miss this unforgettable musical journey!

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- Chelsea