🌻 There's A Dreamy Sunflower Field Waiting For You

Plus: A Movie Star Was RAVING About A Columbus Restaurant

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Chelsea Wiley
July 10, 2025

Sponsored by the Columbus Recreation and Parks 🎷
Savor the sounds and the sizzle at Columbus' Jazz & Rib Fest, July 18–20! Enjoy world-class jazz, mouthwatering BBQ from top pitmasters, and riverside vibes, all for free along the Scioto Mile. For more, please visit hotribscooljazz.org.

Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

Good morning, friends! You might know Circle S Farms for fall hayrides and cider donuts, but don’t sleep on their summer sunflower field. It’s back this year and looking better than ever, with towering blooms, mason jars full of sunshine, and a really affordable way to spend an afternoon. It’s the kind of low-key outing that makes summer feel like summer.

👏 This Columbus Spot Was So Good, Will Poulter Brought It To His Movie Set
The British actor was filming in Ohio when he discovered some Somali food that totally blew his mind. But don’t take our word for it! You can hear him rave about it on a recent podcast.

🧗 Where To Go Rock Climbing In Columbus
Ready to feel strong and slightly terrified? Columbus has some seriously cool spots to go rock climbing, whether you're a total newbie or a seasoned chalk-dusted pro. Here’s where to scale some walls this summer.

Headlines 📰 

🏛️ The historic Starling Middle School in Franklinton has been reimagined as Starling Yard, an affordable housing community with 97 total units. With preserved architectural details and rents based on income, the project blends history, housing, and heart in one beautifully renovated space. (WOSU)

👨‍🍳 Columbus chef and James Beard nominee BJ Lieberman shares his idea of the perfect day, from Fox in the Snow breakfast sandwiches to peaceful Schiller Park strolls and late-night binge-watching with his wife. Spoiler: it also includes some of the city’s best eats. (Axios Columbus)

🚣‍♀️ Ready to learn archery, paddle a kayak, or try your hand at fishing, all while hanging out at a lakeside lodge with a bunch of cool women? The Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure returns this September with fresh air, new skills, and serious summer camp energy (but for grown-ups). (ODNR)

🌦️ Weather: 87 and partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.

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Get ready to shamrock and roll at the Dublin Irish Festival! From August 1-3, Dublin transforms into the ultimate Celtic celebration with nonstop live music, high-energy Irish dancing, and all the Guinness your heart desires. Snag your tickets now and let the craic begin! 
P.S. Make sure you’re paying attention tomorrow, because we’ll be giving away tickets right here in the newsletter!

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- Chelsea