Monday, February 5, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
February 05, 2024

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Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

I love love. I’m a big fan of romance and of celebrating the people who mean the most to you and I firmly believe that you don’t need to worry about a specific date on a calendar to make that happen. But I’m also a realist and I know that loads of people really ramp up the romance vibes this time of year. If you’re looking for the perfect way to say “I love you” here in Columbus, I’ve got a few suggestions, full of relaxation, romance, and a little indulgence.

Navigator Feature Story: How To Have The Most Romantic Day In Columbus 💕

🦋 Blooms & Butterflies Is The Perfect First Taste Of Spring
This week, we’re all being lured into the worst time of year here in Ohio. It feels like spring, but we all know that winter isn’t done with us yet. When it comes roaring back, I have the perfect suggestion. Get out of the gloom and cold and head to Franklin Park Conservatory for one of the best escapes from winter in town.

🥂 Yelp Reveals Columbus’ Top Romantic Spot for Date Night
If you aren’t looking for a full day of romance, then we’ve got the perfect suggestion for dinner and dessert, courtesy of Yelp. They’ve compiled a list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants for Valentine's Day Dinner in 2024, and one of them is right here in Columbus.

Headlines 📰 

🛤 It’s been one since a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio and some residents are still trying to piece their lives back together. (WOSU)

🌸 Buckeye Chuck has spoken. Ohio’s very own groundhog has declared that we’ll be having an early spring this year. But he doesn’t mean right now so don’t get too used to this warm weather. (USA Today)

🚗 TourismOhio is a great resource and it’s definitely not just for tourists. Whether you’re new to the Buckeye State or you’ve lived here your entire life, it’s always nice to get suggestions about what to do for fun. If road trips are your vibe, there are ten pre-planned trips you can choose from. (TourismOhio)

☀️ Weather: 47 and sunny

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Spotlight on Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music, and blues, The Color Purple is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life. This powerful musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel will leave a lasting impression. The show runs through February 18th at the Garden Theatre. To purchase your tickets, visit shortnorthstage.org. 

Coming Up 📆

🏀 2/6: OSU Men’s Basketball vs. Indiana
🩰 2/6: A Conversation with Misty Copeland
🛍 2/7: Valentine’s Market Pop-Up
🙋‍♀️ 2/7: Taylor Swift Trivia at Echo Spirits
🩰 2/7: Complexions Contemporary Ballet
🖼 2/7-2/11: From Struggle to Strength: Inspiring Journeys of Central Ohio's Refugee Community
🏰 2/8: COSI After Dark: Renaissance Faire
🎺 2/8: CJO presents ‘Nat King Cole & Friends’
🎭 2/8-2/11: The Color Purple
🎵 2/9: Over The Rhine
🛍 2/9: Franklinton Fridays
🎭 2/9-2/10: Baby Shark’s Big Broadway Tour
🩰 2/9-2/11: BalletMet’s ‘Alice’
❤️ 2/9-2/11: Valentine’s Day Carriage Rides at Easton
🏒 2/10: Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
🛍 2/10: Valentine’s Day Mini-Market at North Market
📅 2/10: 2024 Summer Opportunity and Engagement Fair
🏀 2/10: OSU Men’s Basketball vs. Maryland
🥾 2/11: Quarry Trails Metro Park Winter Hike

Today's Photo 🤳

🌆 When the Wyandotte Building was constructed from 1897-1898, it was the city’s first skyscraper. It’s wild to see how far we’ve come, but I’m so glad this beautiful building is still standing.

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- Chelsea