Monday, June 17, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
June 17, 2024

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!

Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

If you’ve been a subscriber here for a while, you likely know all about Kahiki Supper Club. The very abbreviated story is that there used to be an incredible place in Columbus, known mostly as simply Kahiki, where tiki culture reigned supreme. It was campy and over the top and entertaining, and ever since it was torn down, people can’t stop talking about it. (It’s me, I’m “people”.) For those of us who never got to experience Kahiki for ourselves, weekends like the one coming up in Lancaster are pretty spectacular. Fairfield County is hosting Bottoms Up, a celebration of midcentury glassware, and a tiki takeover will have you feeling like you’re transported to the days when Kahiki was everything.

🏊 The Complete Guide To White Star Quarry: Tropical Vibes Right Here In Ohio
In the spirit of staying cool and embracing tropical thoughts, I thought we could follow up tiki time with a trip to our very own tropical oasis here in the Buckeye State. Come on… you know that crystal-clear water is calling!

💦 Make A Splash: The Best Free Water Play Areas In Central Ohio
It’s going to be such a hot week, friends. Please take advantage of all of the free spray grounds and splash pads around town. Seriously, they’re so much fun and there are so many of them.

🥵 Where To Cool Off During Heat Waves In Columbus
In case I haven’t said it enough… It’s going to be very hot this week. Please don’t underestimate the dangers of extended periods of heat. Be kind to yourself and others, drink plenty of water, and take care of yourselves and each other. ❤️

Headlines 📰 

🪶 Some turkey vultures got caught on camera drying their wings by Quarry Trails Metro Park and their statue-like poses sort of freaked people out. (NBC4)

🥰 I love a great love story, and the heartwarming sight of watching two Columbus artists tie the knot on top of a float during the Pride Parade over the weekend might just be a Top 10 moment for love in general. Congratulations Magnus and Darius! Thanks for sharing your love story with Columbus. (WOSU)

😷 An Air Quality Alert has been issued for some central Ohio counties due to ground-level ozone pollution levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups. (10TV)

☀️ Weather: 95 and sunny, with heat index values as high as 101

Sponsored by Short North Stage
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Elle appears to have it all, but her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors, and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! The show runs July 11-August 11, and you can get your tickets here.

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