🌸 It's Cherry Blossom Season, Columbus!

Plus: 🍴 Midwest Living Says Lancaster Spot Is Among Best New Restaurants

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Chelsea Wiley
March 25, 2026

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Get ready to roll the dice and fall in love with the electric energy of Guys and Dolls on stage in downtown Columbus this April. With big dreams, swinging jazz rhythms, and high stakes romance, this classic feels fresh, fun, and full of life. Grab your friends or bring the family (Ages 5+) and experience the show at the Southern Theatre. Tickets are on sale now..

Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea, here.

If your days have felt a little gray lately, just remind yourself that a ton of beautiful blooms are nearly here. Cherry blossoms are popping up all over Columbus, but only for a short time. Miss them and you’re waiting another year. We’ve rounded up the best spots to catch the blooms, from parks in the Short North to a quiet drive out to Dawes Arboretum. Think of it as your cheat sheet and guide to a little spring magic.

🍴 One Of The Midwest’s Best New Restaurants Is Just Outside Columbus
A Lancaster winery is getting some well-deserved attention. Rhonemus Cellars just landed on a “best in the Midwest” list, and it’s a pretty solid excuse to plan a day trip.

🚧 ODOT Announces Overnight Closures Across Downtown Columbus
Columbus drivers should plan ahead this week as overnight ramp closures near downtown could affect SR 315, I-70, and I-71. Here’s what you need to know!

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🏡 For years, it felt like everyone was heading south, but that trend might be starting to shift. A new piece from The Atlantic looks at why more people are giving the Midwest a second look, thanks to lower costs, fewer climate risks, and a quality of life that’s getting harder to ignore. (The Atlantic)

🩺 After the sudden closure of Columbus Speech and Hearing, two longtime audiologists are stepping in to rebuild. Their new practice, Columbus Hearing, aims to bring back care for patients who were left scrambling just a couple months ago. (NBC4)

🇺🇸 A nationwide “No Kings” protest is coming to Columbus this Saturday, with the main rally set for Ohio Statehouse and additional events planned around central Ohio. Organizers say the demonstrations are aimed at pushing back against federal policies, and turnout could be one of the largest the city has seen in years. (Dispatch)

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🏒 The Best Things To Do This March In Columbus

March is well underway, and it’s jam packed. You can cheer on the Crew and the Blue Jackets, catch a play, enjoy an evening at the symphony, and more. Get out there and make the most of March, my friends.

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