Monday, May 6, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
May 06, 2024

Sponsored by North Market 🐓
Head out for a night of delicious fun at the North Market Downtown Apron Gala! Savor exclusive dishes, enjoy fine wines and beers, and dine the night away. Dress in your most creative apron for a chance to win a prize, and don't forget comfortable shoes for this fun, casual event. For more info, or to purchase your tickets, head over to northmarket.org. See you all there!

Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

When you hear the words “snail invasion” you’re probably picturing a ruined garden or a backyard nightmare. But these whimsical giant snails aren’t pests: they’re art! The sculptures have traveled a long way to get to Ohio and they’ll be on display for the next couple of months. But we’ve got all of the details on this extraordinary public art installation at the link below, so that you can start planning your own adventure to go check them out. I mean, just wait til you see them. They’re the perfect addition to our interesting, expanding collection of sculptures around central Ohio, including the Scioto Deer and the infamous Field of Corn. 

🌳 7 Unique Outdoorsy Day Trips Within 3 Hours Of Columbus
We’re only halfway through spring, but I’m sure I’m not the only one daydreaming about summer. During the pandemic, I fully embraced my love of the great outdoors and honestly, I couldn’t be happier. Slowing down, enjoying nature, it’s just the best way to chill and relax. Here are some trip recommendations for when you just want to spend some time outside, enjoying this beautiful state we call home.

☕️ Can A Coffee Shop Change The World? Bitty & Beau’s Is On A Mission To Prove It Can!
As you all know, I get excited about all kinds of new businesses. From bars and restaurants to interesting shops and cafes, I love that Columbus is continuously growing and changing. Bitty & Beau’s is going to be a fantastic addition to our city. It’s pretty amazing that we all get to be a part of something that’s genuinely changing peoples lives.

Headlines 📰 

🏅 Congratulations are in order! Ohio native and talk show legend Phil Donahue has been honored with a 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom. (WOSU)

💸 Forbes has released their rankings of the richest people in the world, and the richest Ohioan will come as no shock. (Axios Columbus)

👏 This summer, Amanda Schwartz of Lancaster, a cancer survivor, will join four other survivors to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, showcasing the resilience and vitality of life after cancer. (NBC4)

🌨 Weather: 73 and rainy, with showers likely and thunderstorms possible

Sponsored by PromoWest 🎸
No one does live music in Columbus quite like PromoWest. They’ve got some fantastic shows coming up in 2024, including Deathcab for Cutie, Jenny Lewis, The Avett Brothers, and more. To see what’s on the calendar, or to grab tickets to a show, head over to promowestlive.com.

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- Chelsea