🌹 The Columbus Park Of Roses Is In Full Bloom And It's Stunning

Plus: 🎣 Arthur Treacher's Is Making A Columbus Comeback

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Chelsea Wiley
June 16, 2025

Sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council 🖼️
The Columbus Arts Festival may be in the rearview mirror, but summer in Columbus is just getting started. From neighborhood block parties to music, food, and cultural festivals, there’s something happening almost every weekend. Don’t miss your chance to explore the city through art, creativity, and a whole lot of fun. Find your next summer favorite at columbusmakesart.com/events.

Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

Welcome back, Columbus! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. It’s the final week of spring (even if it’s definitely feeling a lot like summer) so I think it’s a great time to remind everyone that we have one of the most stunning gardens ever right here in Columbus, and it’s in full bloom. If you haven’t had a chance to stop by the Park of Roses recently, consider this your sign. It’s looking gorgeous.

🌻 16 Spectacular Things You Have To Do This Summer In Columbus
Summer is almost here, but it will go by in the blink of an eye. Make the most of it with these can’t-miss outdoor adventures around Columbus, from sunflower fields and paddleboarding to live concerts and classic drive-in movies.

🎣 Break Out the Hush Puppies: Arthur Treacher’s Is Coming Home
Arthur Treacher’s is making a golden-fried comeback in Columbus, taking over the Marino’s spot on 5th Ave—where it used to live back in the '80s. Prepare for hush puppies, nostalgia, and lots of tartar sauce.

Headlines 📰 

🌈 Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin announced a new LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission on Friday. It’s a permanent advisory group that will help shape inclusive city policy, advocate for protections, and uplift LGBTQ+ voices across the community. (WOSU)

👏 Cleveland-based Dancing Wheels, the nation’s first physically integrated professional dance company, is premiering Rodeo Reimagined, a groundbreaking inclusive retelling of the iconic American ballet, showcasing dancers with and without disabilities. (Arts Midwest)

🧠 Columbus couple and Jeopardy alums Ryan and Lauren Manton, who met through the local trivia scene, are sharing their favorite spots to play for fellow quiz lovers looking to join the fun. (Columbus Monthly)

🌧️ Weather: 82 and mostly cloudy, with a chance of rain and thunderstorms

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Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra partner to bring you Sundays With The Symphony! This free concert features the full Columbus Symphony performing familiar classical pieces, movie soundtracks and popular favorites at Bicentennial Park! Come spend your Sunday evening with the Columbus Symphony along Columbus’ Scioto Mile. For more info, click here.

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- Chelsea