🏡 New Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired State Park Cabins Just Opened

Plus: 🔌 More EV Charging Stations Are Coming to Ohio

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Chelsea Wiley
April 17, 2026

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Introduce young audiences to the magic of live performance with Adventures of Frog and Toad, a 30-minute production designed especially for little ones. Based on the beloved stories by Arnold Lobel, the show follows the friendship of Frog and Toad through simple, heartfelt moments filled with humor, kindness, and playful storytelling. Children are invited to join in along the way with interactive elements that include song, movement, and shared experiences in the theater. For more info, head over to columbuschildrenstheatre.org.

Hello, Friday! Chelsea, here.

Park life in Southeast Ohio just got a massive improvement. Jesse Owens State Park is now home to 10 brand new cabins inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, and they’re as cool as they sound. Even better? You can check them out during a grand opening celebration on April 24, complete with a brand new visitor center and a bison viewing deck. If you’ve been craving a little spring getaway, this might be your sign. P.S. I did not realize how gorgeous this park was! Talk about a hidden gem!

☄️ A Meteor Shower Will Be Visible Over Columbus This Week
It’s always nice to have something to look forward to, and coming up over the next couple of days, that something is the sky! A meteor shower is set to light things up! Here’s when to look and how to get the best view of the Lyrids.

🔌 More EV Charging Stations Are Coming to Ohio
Charging your EV in Ohio is about to get a whole lot easier. Dozens of new fast-charging stations are on the way, and they’re popping up in places you already go.

Headlines 📰 

🚫 Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine pushed back against one of Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign ads blaming Amy Acton for canceling in-person voting in Ohio’s 2020 primary, saying he himself made the decision and directed her to issue the order. (NBC4)

🌆 A Columbus real estate expert says downtown residential development is likely to slow as the area is already saturated with apartments and vacancy rates remain relatively high. Developers are pausing new projects due to weak demand growth, especially tied to limited job growth downtown. (WOSU)

📈 The war in Iran is driving up fuel costs, disrupting supply chains, and creating uncertainty for Columbus-based companies that rely on global markets. Even if the conflict ends soon, business leaders expect the economic impacts to linger for months. (Axios Columbus)

☀️ Weather: 82 and sunny

Sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council 🖼️
Explore Columbus through a new lens by checking out the arts-focused event calendar from Art Makes Columbus. From Columbus Symphony performances and Opera Columbus productions to concerts by nationally touring artists and local musicians playing intimate venues across the city, there’s always something happening. Discover the events that bring our community together through music, live performance, and more. For more info, head over to columbusmakesart.com.

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🏈 The Best Things To Do in Columbus This April
There’s so much happening around Columbus this month that it’s hard to know where to start. It’s a great month to be a sports fan (Crew, Clippers, CBJ, Aviators, OSU Spring Game, and more), but there’s also plenty of concerts, theatre performances, and so much more. Have a great April, Columbus!

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