June 18, 2018

Morning, friends. It's Chelsea.

Hopefully, your Monday morning is getting started right, with lots of coffee and chill vibes. There was so much happening in Columbus this weekend, I can only imagine that you're still recovering. So to ease you back into this work week, I thought we'd start off with a little good news. Plank's Bier Garten, the iconic German Village 🍕pizzeria, has officially reopened. The restaurant underwent extensive renovations after a fire in 2016. Now, the wait is finally over. 🙌🙌🙌See photos of the new digs, and of course, a delicious pizza pic or two. 

Navigator full story: Plank’s Bier Garten Officially Reopens

Monday Weather 🌡93, mostly sunny, heat index as high as 100. Stay hydrated! ☀️🔥

Navigator Originals ✏️John Glenn Astronomy Park Opening Will Coincide With Summer SolsticeBreak out those telescopes! The brand new John Glenn Astronomy Park is opening on Friday. The grand opening event will coincide with the summer solstice and programming will continue throughout the weekend.11 Amazing Airbnbs In Columbus For Less Than $200/NightDo you have family coming into town? Or maybe you're just looking for a staycation in the heart of downtown. No matter why you need accommodations, these Airbnbs have got you covered.

Around Town 🏘Alt Eats has a report from Jiu Thai on Bethel, and it looks fantastic. Check out the video of their kitchen making handmade noodles. [Columbus Alt Eats] 🍜Did you know some Piada locations are temporarily serving breakfast/brunch? Looks intriguing. [Brunch And Breweries] 🍽The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission has issued an Air Quality Alert for today, for the third day in a row. Stay safe out there, fam! [NBC4] ☀️

Coming Up 📆🦁 6/18: Coyote Peterson (Jo Ann Davidson Theatre)👸 6/22 & 24: Cinderella: Opera Project Columbus🎶 6/22-24: Comfest🤖 6/22-24: Drexel Summer Kids Film Series: The Iron Giant🖼 6/22-24: 19th Annual Easton Art Affair🛍 6/23: WoCO (Women of Color Owned) Summer Market🎉 6/23: The Kelton House Gala🚘 6/23: Exotics On Scioto Mile🏡 6/24: German Village Haus Und Garten Tour

Weekly Concert Calendar: 👨‍🎤🎸🎹6/18: Night Riots (The Basement)6/19: WNCI's Summer in The City featuring 5 Seconds of Summer (Express Live!)6/20: The Glitch Mob (Express Live!)6/21: Chromeo (Newport Music Hall)6/21: Sloan (A&R Music Bar)6/22: Motherfolk (The Basement)6/22: Magic City Hippies (A&R Music Bar)6/23: Rick Springfield - Picnic With The Pops (Columbus Commons)6/23: Sam Smith (Nationwide Arena)6/23: Parker Millsap (The Basement)6/23: Miles Davis Tribute feat: Mike Wade (Copious + Notes)6/24: Forever In Your Mind (The Basement)6/24: Sir Sly (Newport Music Hall)

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Longread 🐦Kids today think they're special with their fancy drones and what not, but our ancestors had to make do with cameras strapped to pigeons. These early 20th century photos are incredible.The Atlantic: The Turn Of The Century Pigeons That Photographed Earth From Above

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