Monday, April 1, 2024

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Hello, April! Chelsea here.

Welcome back to another week and a brand new month. In case you’re a new subscriber, I just want to let you know that we don’t do April Fools pranks around here. That being said, this is your friendly reminder that it is April Fools Day and you’ll probably see all sorts of wild headlines today on social media. Now that we have that likely unnecessary PSA out of the way, let’s dive into something delicious.

Navigator Feature Story: New Restaurants To Try This Month In Columbus 🍽

🍟 16 Photos That Show Vintage Wendy’s Was The Best
Nothing inspires nostalgia in Columbus residents quite like old-school Wendy’s. From the iconic atriums to the domination of the “Where’s The Beef” campaign, here are 16 photos that prove nobody had vibes quite like vintage Wendy’s.

🌺 Some Of The Most Enchanting Gardens In the World Are Right Here In Ohio
In just a few months, one of the most beautiful places in central Ohio will open up to the public. I’ve had the pleasure of exploring these gardens myself and let me tell you, they’re worth the hype.

👍 The Best Things To Do This April In Columbus
April is packed full of amazing things to do around Columbus. Whether you’re looking for concerts, ballet performances, festivals, or more, you’ll find something exciting to do this month.

Headlines 📰 

🏸 Summer camp can have a profound impact on kids. Beyond learning how to play a new sport, act or canoe, summer camp teaches children to be independent, solve problems, and make friends. (Columbus Monthly)

 📊According to a recent survey, half of Ohioans almost never attend religious services. That number lines up with the national average. (Axios)

🎸 Back in 1982, Air Supply brought their soft, yacht rock to Columbus. You can listen to this entire throwback performance right here. (WYSO)

🌨 Weather: 64 and stormy, with heavy rain possible

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Coming Up 📆

🏒 4/1: Blue Jackets vs. Colorado Avalanche
🎸 4/2: Buddy Guy
🎵 4/2: The Last Dinner Party
🎶 4/3: The Wood Brothers
🩰 4/4: Deeply Rooted Dance Theater
🏒 4/4: Blue Jackets vs. New York Islanders
🎵 4/4: Sampha
🎭 4/4-4/6: “You Will Get Sick” by Noah Diaz
⛸ 4/4-4/7: Cirque du Soleil: Crystal
🎭 4/4-4/7: The Prom
🎵 4/5: Columbus Against The World
🎙 4/5: Welcome to Night Vale
🎸 4/5: Guided by Voices
🕺 4/5: Howl At The Moon: 2000s Party
🎻 4/5-4/6: Columbus Symphony: Beethoven, Mozart, & Haydn
🏒 4/6: Blue Jackets vs. Philadelphia Flyers
😂 4/6: Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Tour
🎥 4/6: Nite Owl 50th Anniversary
😍 4/6-4/7: Spring Into History: Indigenous Wonders of Our World
🌸 4/7: Franklin Park Conservatory Cherry Blossom Community Day
🖼 4/7: Free Sundays at Columbus Museum of Art

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- Chelsea