Monday, July 2 2018

Happy Monday. It's James.

A long gone central Ohio icon is nearly back from the dead. G.D. Ritzy's, down to only a few locations in the mid-west, none in Columbus, is very nearly done with their new Clintonville build out.

If you're newer to town and haven't heard of this place, don't feel bad, just know that it's a cult favorite and keep it on your radar. Hit the links for pictures of construction and a look back at what Ritzy's used to be.

Navigator full story: G.D. Ritzy’s Is Nearly Finished And People Are Pretty Excited About It

Monday Weather 🌡Prepare yourself - we're in for brutal heat. 92 today, with heat index values of 102. Chance of storms and thunderstorms all day, but otherwise partly sunny. ⛅️⛈ 

Navigator Originals ✏️This $1.6 Million Hilliard Home Is The Definition Of Rustic EleganceI don't typically think of mansions as homey, but this one is an exception. The nearly 5,000 square foot estate perfectly balances nature and elegance, with exposed beams, river rock wall features, and an abundance of natural light. 🏡​Your Navigator Guide To Red, White, & Boom 2018Red, White, & Boom is one of the biggest events to take place all year in Columbus. With an influx of people and a stunning fireworks display to catch, knowing what to expect can brighten your entire experience. 🎆

Around Town 🏘June 29th marked the six-year anniversary of the Derecho central Ohio experienced in 2012. NOAA has an engrossing look at how the events of that day unfolded. Columbus saw winds of over 80 MPH, along with unusually large hail. The storm was brief but downed power all over the region - unfortunate timing given the brutal heat wave that followed. [NOAA.gov] 💨Looking for new charity ideas? 614 highlights Faithful Forgotten Best Friends, a group that helps provide the low income and homeless with "food, veterinary care, vaccinations, and microchipping" for their pets. [614] 🐶National media continues to find the story of Hot Chicken Takeover irresistible. This time it's Politico Magazine profiling the business and their commitment to hiring former inmates and the homeless. [Politico Magazine] 🍗

Coming Up 📆🎇 7/3: Red White & Boom⚽️ 7/3: Columbus Crew SC vs. Saprissa (Costa Rica)🎇 7/4: The Columbus Navigator Guide To The 4th Of July🇺🇸 7/4: Doo Dah Parade🚘 7/6: Exotics on Park🚘 7/6-8: Goodguys 21st PPG Nationals🛍 7/7: Short North Gallery Hop

Weekly Concert Calendar: 👨‍🎤🎸🎹7/4-5: Dustin Lynch (Flanagan's Dublin)7/6: G Herbo (Newport Music Hall)7/6: Silent Planet (Big Room Bar)7/7: Jesse McCartney (Newport Music Hall)7/7: The Music of Billy Joel And More w/ Michael Cavanaugh (Columbus Commons)7/7: Taylor Swift (Ohio Stadium)

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Longread ⚽️"In 1986, the space shuttle Challenger stunned the nation when it broke apart 73 seconds into flight. This is the story of the soccer ball that survived -- and the family that sent it into space, twice."ESPN: Mission Accomplished

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