Friday, September 15, 2023

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Chelsea Wiley
September 15, 2023

Sponsored by The 48th Annual Short North Tour Of Homes & Gardens
Tour of Homes & Gardens features a diverse range of homes that define the eclectic character of the Short North neighborhoods. Early Birds get $5 OFF per ticket! You can get yours here. 🏡

Hello Friday! Chelsea here.

Taking a long weekend or a short trip down to Hocking Hills doesn’t quite feel complete until you’ve made time to stop at all of your favorite eateries. Whether you’re on the hunt for an all-you-can-eat buffet or you just need to have a great glass of wine and some charcuterie, we’ve got all the best spots to grab a bite in and around Hocking Hills below.

Navigator Feature Story: The Best Hocking Hills Restaurants 🍽

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This Century-Old Photo Is The First Known Pic Of The Ohio State Marching Band 🎺
The Ohio State University marching band has been around for nearly 150 years. The organization has such a rich history, which makes sense if you think about it. You can’t become The Best Damn Band In The Land overnight?

The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend 🥨
From Oktoberfest celebrations at the Germania Club to epic concerts, there are some incredible things going on around town this weekend. It’s also a home game for the Buckeyes, so keep that in mind if you find yourself navigating around campus. Have a great weekend, friends!

Sponsored by Columbus Symphony
Experience the beauty and energy of Spain in a program featuring works by Spanish composers Turina and Chapí, as well as classic works by Ravel and Rimsky-Korsakov, that pay tribute to Spanish culture. Guitarist Jason Vieaux returns with Avner Dorman’s How to Love, titled after a book by Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

Headlines 📰 

🍿 I’ve been going to the drive-in since I was too young to even remember, so I very much enjoyed reading about this experience of going for the first time. (Columbus Monthly)

🅰️ School district report cards are out and it doesn’t look good for Columbus City Schools. The district, which is the largest in the state, scored the lowest out of the 49 districts in and around Franklin County. (WOSU)

🦎 Did you know that Ohio is home to four native lizards? Not salamanders but actual lizards! So cool. (NBC4)

Weather: 77 and sunny

Coming Up Next Week 📆

Sponsored by Germania Oktoberfest
Ready to celebrate the 66th Oktoberfest? This year’s fest will be held Friday - Sunday, September 15 - 17. This free event is open to the members and the public. This three-day fest will feature traditional German Oktoberfest foods and drink, music from a variety of bands, dancing, stein-holding contests, kids activities, and tons of fun. For more info, please visit https://germaniacolumbus.org/oktoberfest.

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- Chelsea