Friday, October 11, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
October 11, 2024

Sponsored by Columbus Children’s Theatre 🎭
Get ready for an unforgettable theater experience as Next to Normal takes the stage at Columbus Children’s Theatre! From October 25 to November 10, 2024, this Pulitzer Prize-winning musical explores family, crisis, and mental illness with an emotional, powerful score. To get your tickets, click here.

Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

I love a good mystery. I watched a lot of Unsolved Mysteries as a kid and I vividly remember the first time I heard the story of the Circleville Letter Writer on an episode of that show. It’s an innocuous name for someone who terrorized residents of the sleepy Ohio town for years, and the fact that the case has remained unsolved all of these years is honestly so wild. It’s hard to imagine how frustrating and scary it must have been for the victims of the anonymous author, especially knowing that they never caught the person responsible!

😍 A Road Trip To Cuyahoga Valley National Park Should Be On Your Fall Bucket List
Ohio is only home to one National Park and it should definitely be on your “must-visit” list. Now is the most beautiful time of year to visit the park, with gorgeous fall foliage to admire while you hike to a waterfall or take a ride on a scenic train.

🌌 Photo Round-Up: The Northern Lights Were Stunning Over Columbus Last Night
I hope you had the chance to see the aurora last night. It was truly spectacular, and I truly can’t believe how lucky we’ve gotten lately with opportunities to see it!

Headlines 📰 

👏 Two Grove City businesses teamed up to help get aid to those affected by Hurricane Helene. They’ve already sent a semi-truck full of water down and now they want to do more, not only for those affected by Helene but those who were in the path of Hurricane Milton as well. (NBC4)

🚮 Illegal dumping has been a gross and costly problem in Columbus— we’re talking about a $2 million clean-up in 2023 alone. Now, the city has nearly finished replacing 300-gallon communal waste bins with individual containers and they say it’s working to reduce illegal dumping. (WOSU)

🌧️ Ohio's drought has eased up a bit over the last 10 days, giving some areas of the state a break, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. (Dispatch)

☀️ Weather: 74 and mostly sunny

Sponsored by Short North Stage 🎭
Join the fun at the thrilling 7th year of The Rocky Horror Show at the Garden Theatre! Experience wild characters, rock songs, and unforgettable dances from October 4 - November 2, 2024. Secure your tickets now! Head over to shortnorthstage.org for more information!

Weekend Plans 📆

🖼️ 40+ Vendors, Live Music, and Magic Await at the High Spirits Festival
Get spooky at the High Spirits Art & Music Festival on Saturday! Downtown will transform into a Halloween-themed paradise with art, music, circus acts, and more. Don’t miss headliner DeathbyRomy and all the creative vibes!

🇮🇹 Your Weekend Plans? The Columbus Italian Festival, Obviously
All weekend long, you can immerse yourself in all things Italian culture at the Columbus Italian Festival. There’s great food, fun activities for the kiddos, and even a parade!

👻 This Cemetery 5K Is Perfect For Your Spooky Season Bucket List
If you happen to see a bunch of ghosts this weekend at Green Lawn Cemetery, don’t be too scared. There’s a 5K and participants are being encouraged to dress up as ghosts so that a Guinness World Record can be broken!

🎃 Pumpkins, Hayrides, and S’mores: The Ultimate Fall Fest Is Happening at Slate Run
Metro Parks is hosting a Fall Fest this weekend at Slate Run. It’s a fantastic location for a festival like this, considering it’s a working historical farm! There will be hayrides, chances to see adorable farm animals, food, kids activities, and more.

Coming Up Next Week 📆

Today's Photo 🤳

Have you had a chance to check out any of the Shepherd Fairey murals around town? They look incredible!

 🎨 READ MORE: Street Art Meets Democracy: Shepard Fairey’s Mural Takeover Is Coming To Columbus

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- Chelsea