Friday, October 25, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
October 25, 2024

Sponsored by Ohio History Center 👻
Uncover Ohio’s eerie history at Fright at the Museum! Enjoy hands-on activities, time-traveling tales, vintage monster mash, and creepy crafts! Join us on October 19 or 26 for family-friendly frights, food trucks, and Halloween fun. Costumes are encouraged (no masks for adults). For more info, head over to ohiohistory.org.

Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

This weekend is going to be a busy one. But if you’re looking to slow down the pace a little bit and enjoy the fall foliage, then I’ve got quite the list for you. Ohio is full of so many overlooked and underappreciated natural wonders and hidden gems. This list is organized by region, offering you plenty of places to get out and embrace your inner wanderer. Have a blast, my friends. If it’s going to be 70 degrees at the end of October, we might as well make the most of it.

🏗️ The 130-Year-Old Spaghetti Warehouse Building Will Be Demolished
After a plan was proposed to demolish the old Spaghetti Warehouse building in January, it’s unfortunately coming to fruition. Here’s what will come next for the building that’s stood at 397 W. Broad St. since 1891.

🇺🇸 Ohio’s Six-Week Abortion Ban Overturned By Hamilton County Judge
Ohio’s six-week abortion ban is officially out after a Hamilton County judge struck it down, citing Ohio’s new reproductive rights amendment. Despite pushback from Attorney General Yost, the voters’ will stands.

Headlines 📰 

🧑‍💻 Bread Financial, based here in Ohio, is laying off 500 employees nationwide as they begin to outsource positions. Over 100 of those positions are Ohioans. (NBC4)

🔨 Ohio State is investing nearly $1 million into renovating study spaces. These refreshed areas will be located across the main campus and branch campuses and the university hopes that they will help boost self-learning and student collaboration. (The Lantern)

👩‍🎨 Mandi Caskey is a well-known Columbus mural artist who finds inspiration in chaos. Her art can be seen around not just Columbus, but the country. Here’s how she uses that inspiration to create larger-than-life art. (Columbus Monthly)

☁️ Weather: 73 and cloudy, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening

Sponsored by Greater Columbus Arts Council 🖼️
Ready for an inspiring mural tour showcasing Columbus's vibrant neighborhood? Led by artist-activist Shelbi "SheL10" Toone, explore murals born from community creativity, celebrating love, history, and shared values. Discover the stories behind each masterpiece and connect with our city's rich heritage through art! For more info, head over to columbusmakesart.com.

Weekend Plans 📆

🍸 Adult Halloween Celebrations Around Columbus You Won’t Want To Miss
There are tons of fun Halloween events happening around town this weekend for adults, including HighBall. It’s the city’s biggest Halloween party and this year, for the first time ever, it’s completely free to attend! So get a babysitter, grab your squad, and get ready for an epic weekend out.

🎃 Franklin Park Conservatory Will Be A Candlelit Wonderland For Pumpkins Aglow
If the party scene isn’t your vibe, but you still want to get into the spooky season, head down to Franklin Park Conservatory. It’s all glowy and gorgeous for Pumpkins Aglow right now!

📚 The Big Book Sale Is Back At The Columbus Metropolitan Library
Spending the weekend shopping for books is very much my vibe. The Big Book Sale is going on all weekend long at the Main Library and we’ve got all the details at the link above.

👻 This Halloween, Dive Into Ohio’s Spookiest Legends at Fright at the Museum
Ready to explore some of Ohio’s more eerie history? This event is perfect for families looking for a spooky yet educational outing, blending local legends, hands-on activities, and a dose of nostalgia.

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Today's Photo 🤳

📚 The Columbus Library shared this awesome photo of an old-school library card that a member still has. Such a blast from the past! Do you still have your old library cards?

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- Chelsea