Friday, May 4, 2018

Hey, it's Friday! Tracie here. 

Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day (that's September 16). The fifth of May recognizes the defeat of the French army during the battle of Puebla in Mexico, all the way back in 1862. Just something to TACO bout  (😂) while you're enjoying a margarita tomorrow.

Also worth noting, The Kentucky Derby falls on Saturday as well, so you'll want to find an appropriate and festive hat to wear. If you're able to find a hat that can incorporate both occasions, more the better.  And we'd love to see a pic of that! 👒 

Navigator full story:  13 Cinco de Mayo Celebrations In Columbus You Wont Want To Miss 👊

Weekend Weather 🌡Showers and storms likely today ☔, high of 77.  It's looking like great patio weather for Cinco de Mayo/Kentucky Derby 🐴, clear and high of 74 🌈 . 

Navigator Originals ✏️Plank's Bier Garten In German Village Will Reopen May 12 🍻🍕It's been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over. The best pizza in town, and now, a new atmosphere. Just in time for Spring 🐝.Avanza Together: Community Support For Immigrants 👫👬For immigrants, community support can be hard to find at first, in a new place. And being part of a community is what makes people thrive. In these uncertain times, people like Virginia Nunes Gutierrez are making a difference here in Columbus. Navigator Weekender: The 15 Best Things To Do This Weekend 😎🍾The weekend is here and it's ready to PARTY. There is so much going on, I really don't know how you'll choose. There are Star Wars Celebrations, Cinco de Mayo parties, and even a folk-festival. 

Around Town 🏘If you've checked the unclaimed funds registry before, but haven't looked lately, now's the time. The state currently has $2.8 billion in unclaimed funds 💰. [nbc4i]Choosing a preschool for your child can be a tough decision, with a lot of factors to consider. And in the fall, Columbus State, Columbus Museum of Art, and The Childhood League Center are collaborating on a new concept for school. Move over, Larry Byrd and Clyde Drexler 🏀, could this be the new Dream Team? [bizjournals] 

Coming Up 📆5/4: 🍷 May the Fourth Be With You Wine Tasting5/4: 🍻 COSI After Dark: May the 4th Be With You (21+)5/4-5/6: 👠 Dorothy and the Prince of Oz5/5: 🤣 My Brother, My Brother And Me5/5: 🛍 Merion Village 2018 Spring Yard Sale5/5: 🍹 2018 Columbus Margarita Fest5/5-5/6: 🎻 Central Ohio Folk Festival 20185/5: 🥕 Franklinton Farms Spring Festival5/5: 🍽 Turkish Food Festival5/6: 🎹 Michael Feinstein & the New Albany Symphony Orchestra

Longread We've been watching a lot of nature documentaries at my house lately.  Specifically, any that are narrated by David Attenborough. The footage is unreal. Just thinking about how the filmmakers are able to capture such amazing images is mind-boggling. If you haven't seen the thrilling Snake Vs Iguana scene, boy, you're missing out!  But some other purveyors of the genre haven't necessarily been able to get the amazing shots that the BBC was able to wrangle. I'm speaking of Marcio Cabral, a prize-winning photographer who went to extremes to get the perfect shot of an anteater in the wild. And by extremes, I mean taxidermy. 📷NPR: The Wrong Stuff: Prize-Winning Wildlife Photographer Accused Of Using Taxidermy

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