Monday, July 22, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
July 22, 2024

Sponsored by Dublin Irish Festival 🇮🇪
For 37 consecutive years, the first weekend of August has been dedicated to hosting what has become the largest three-day Irish Festival worldwide. Anticipating over 100,000 attendees, the festival boasts 7 stages, 60 acts, and a staggering lineup of more than 800 performers, ensuring there’s something for everyone. For more info, or to purchase your tickets in advance, head over to dublinirishfestival.org.

Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

I think that the best possible way to kick off this week is to talk about relaxing. There are a bunch of ways that you can unwind around Columbus, but I’m suggesting that you head out of town towards one of Ohio’s most scenic rivers, rent a raft, and hop in. You can float all day long, enjoying beautiful scenery and wildlife, and even pass under a covered bridge. Let’s all take a moment of zen and then start planning. See you on the river!

🍴 Your Favorite Poke Bowls Are Back in Downtown Columbus
There’s nothing quite like a delicious poke bowl on a hot summer day (or any day) and now, my favorite poke spot is back in Columbus. They never went far, but I’m so excited that not only are they mere miles from my home, but they are operating out of one of my favorite breweries. What a great way to start the week!

🪄 From Potions to Wands: What to Expect at Wands & Wizards Weekend
Okay, listen up Muggles! Fairfield County is hosting an epic wizarding weekend. The event is family-friendly, but you certainly don’t have to be a kid to enjoy the magic of the weekend.

Headlines 📰 

🖼 Discover how printmaker Felicity Gunn turns the natural world's resilience and the interplay between human structures and nature into stunning artwork inspired by remote locales and reclaimed spaces. (Matter News)

👏 Twelve Ohio mayors are asking Gov. Mike DeWine to take action on gun control, including Mayor Ginther. Here are the actions that the Ohio Mayors Alliance suggested. (WOSU)

🍸 Service Bar is a chic Columbus eatery known for craft cocktails and a refined dining experience that's earned both local acclaim and national recognition. This is your sign to treat yourself to a bite and a drink. (Columbus Monthly)

🌧 Weather: 85 and mostly cloudy, with a chance of rain, mainly before noon

Sponsored by The Greater Columbus Arts Council 📆
Want to take advantage of all of the arts events Columbus has to offer? Well, Art Makes Columbus makes it easy. At the link below, you’ll find all of the city’s best festivals, art shows, and artsy things to do. Get out there and enjoy your summer, Columbus! Head over to columbusmakesart.com/events for more info!

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😍 Mirror Lake is gorgeous in the summer, but I can’t be the only one excited for autumn to arrive. Let’s go Buckeyes!

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- Chelsea