Friday, May 3, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
May 03, 2024

Sponsored Columbus Symphony 🎵
Audience favorite pianist Natasha Paremski returns to the Ohio Theatre with Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, a dazzling work inspired by Paganini’s Caprice No. 24 for violin. Tickets start at $10 and you can learn more by visiting columbussymphony.com.

Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

It’s officially the very best time of year. Farmers Markets are back, and I couldn’t be more excited. I always dream that this will be the spring that I finally master a vegetable garden, but let’s face it: I do not have a green thumb. Luckily, I have an entire world of deliciousness waiting at one of the many fantastic farmers markets around town. See you out there, tomorrow!

👷‍♀️ This Ambitious Renovation Will Completely Reinvent How We Experience Ohio History
The Ohio Village will undergo a massive transformation at the end of the summer. The Village is turning 50 this year and there are some really exciting things on the horizon for this Columbus institution. As usual, we’ve got all of the details above!

🍻 The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend
There is so much going on around town this weekend that it’s hard to know what to do! Sports, arts, concerts- you name it, it’s happening in Columbus. Have fun and enjoy your weekend, friends.

Headlines 📰 

🏓 The National Pickleball League launched in 2022, and earlier this year, Columbus was one of six cities to receive an expansion team. Jeff McKnight, co-owner, general manager, and player with the Columbus Hotshots spilled all the tea on how the team is preparing for the inaugural season. (WOSU)

🎨 You'll want to check out the vibrant new mural "You Are the Universe" by Columbus artist Ibeliz Guadalupe at this Saturday's Alley Islands celebration. Guadalupe's inspirational artwork is one of 35 murals turning the area around Blockfort into an incredible outdoor art gallery for the daylong festival of art and music. (Matter News)

🏡 If you’re hoping to sell your house, we’re rapidly approaching the best time of year to sell your home in Columbus. Here’s what you need to know. (Axios)

🌨 Weather: 80 and cloudy, with a chance of thunderstorms

Sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council 🎨
The 2024 Columbus Arts Festival is right around the corner. This incredible event will showcase over 250 visual artists, four stages of performances, and dozens of food vendors. Thousands of people will gather for the festival and the best part is that it’s completely free to attend. For more info, head over to columbusartsfestival.org.

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