Monday, December 11, 2023

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Chelsea Wiley
December 11, 2023

Sponsored by Franklin Park Conservatory
Join Franklin Park Conservatory for Conservatory Aglow. From November 18 through January 7, the gardens and interior biomes transform into a wonderland of lights and experiences. Explore captivating new displays, including mesmerizing lights synchronized with holiday melodies, immersive light installations, outdoor illuminated games, a lively dance celebration, and a retreat to festive igloos for an assortment of tabletop games. For more info, please visit fpconservatory.org. 🌟

Hello Monday! Chelsea here.

Welcome back to another week, my friends. We’re kicking this week off with something that feels increasingly hard to predict: the weather. Whether you’re a Farmers’ Almanac kind of person or you stick with official reports from NOAA, they’re in agreement this year about what kind of weather we’ll be having for the holidays. But no matter what the weather says, keep in mind that Ohio weather is always going to do what Ohio weather wants to do! 🤣

9 Restaurants To Take Your Family To In Columbus That Aren't Chain Restaurants 🍽
This time of year is popular for family get togethers and planning them can be a dream when you pick the right gathering place. There are some incredible restaurants around Columbus where the whole fam can gather and enjoy a meal that aren’t chain restaurants. Eat locally and enjoy some quality time with the ones you love most.

Columbus Crew Triumphs in MLS Cup: Join the Victory Parade and Celebration ⚽️
Columbus Crew had an epic championship win at home over the weekend and now we’re celebrating citywide. We’ve got the details on the parade and celebration.

Sponsored by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
The yuletide season comes alive as we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Wildlights! This holiday event features millions of LED lights, animated musical light shows, and other holiday festivities that can only be found at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Admission to Wildlights is included with your Zoo admission or with your Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Membership. For more info, please visit columbuszoo.org/wildlights. 🎄

Headlines 📰 

🚨 A reported 52 school districts statewide received emails from a Russian account targeting American schools with explosives, but district officials say there was no credible threat tied to the emails. (NBC4)

📈 More and more residents of Ohio are facing challenges in affording food due to inflation and the expiration of certain pandemic-related assistance programs. (Axios)

👩‍⚖️ A judge in the Franklin County Municipal Court is alleging that Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther attempted to exert influence on her regarding the city's ongoing legal case against a problematic Greyhound bus station slated for closure. (WOSU)

Weather: 38 and mostly cloudy

Sponsored Cirque Dreams: Holidaze
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the stage in this popular and dazzling family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a whimsical, Broadway-style musical infused with contemporary circus artistry into the ultimate holiday gift for the entire family! For more info, or to purchase your tickets, please visit cirquedreams.com. 🎪

Coming Up 📆

🌟 12/11-12/17: Conservatory Aglow
🦁 12/11-12/17: Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo
🧱 12/11-12/17: Think Outside the Brick: The Creative Art of LEGO
🖼 12/13-12/17: It's an Honor to Be Here
🎭 12/13-12/17: Kinky Boots
🩰 12/13-12/17: The Nutcracker
🎥 12/13: ‘Elf’ Hot Cocoa and PJ Party
🎸 12/14: J Roddy Walston's 3rd Annual Xmas To The Bone Show
🎵 12/14: An Evening with Judy Collins
🎭 12/14-12/17: A Christmas Carol
❄️ 12/15: Festive Fridays at The Junto
🤣 12/15: Latrice Royale
🎉 12/15: Festive Fridays at Columbus Commons
🎭 12/15-12/17: Mr. Scrooge the Musical
🎭 12/16-12/17: Dickens of a Christmas
🎵 12/16: MY 00’S PLAYLIST ft. Nelly, Ja Rule, Ashanti, and T.I
🎵 12/16: Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
🎅 12/16: Saturday with Santa @ The Junto
🎵 12/16: The Drowsy Lads
🎤 12/16: Straight No Chaser: Sleighin’ It Tour
🏒 12/16: Blue Jackets vs. New Jersey Devils
🎵12/16-12/17: Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus: Holiday!

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🖤💛 GLORY TO COLUMBUS! Congratulations again to our Columbus Crew for bringing a third MLS Cup to the city.
 
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- Chelsea