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š” This House Is Midcentury Magic In Clintonville
Plus: š“Understory Is One of Columbusā Most Magical Spots
Chelsea Wiley
September 11, 2025
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Raise your stein! Germaniaās 68th Oktoberfest hits September 19-21 with live German bands, bratwurst, craft beers, dancing, and the US Steinholding State Qualifier. Come for the music, stay for the polka, and celebrate Columbusā oldest Oktoberfest. Prost! Click here for more info.
Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.
Itās my birthday, which means I get to indulge in a little bit of daydreaming, and this house is the only thing on my mind. Tucked along the Olentangy River in Clintonville, this 1952 midcentury modern is pure magic. The original bathroom tiles? They have me in an absolute chokehold. Everything about it feels like stepping into a design loverās fantasy, with just enough modern updates to keep things practical. If youāre also swooning, thereās an open house this weekend, and I highly recommend putting it on your calendar. Happy daydreaming, my friends!
Navigator Feature Story: š” Fall In Love With Original Tile, River Views, And Midcentury Magic In Clintonville
š“Understory Is One of Columbusā Most Magical Spots (And Iām Mad It Took Me This Long To Go)
Some spots feel like hidden treasures, and Understory is exactly that. With incredible food, a gorgeous patio, and layers of history, itās worth discovering even if, like me, youāre late to the party.
š All Aboard This Scenic Train Ride Through Hocking Hills This Fall
This October, you can take in Hocking Hillsā fall colors the old-fashioned way: aboard a historic train. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway offers a two-hour ride full of gorgeous views, local history, and serious autumn charm.
Headlines š°
Fifteen years ago, Rufus Bobcat took down Brutus Buckeye in one of the strangest moments in Ohio Stadium history. The story behind the infamous tackle is even wilder than you remember. (NBC4)
Jeni Britton, founder of Jeniās Splendid Ice Creams, has moved to New York City to grow her new venture, Floura. But she says Columbus will always be home, and sheās not selling her house here anytime soon. (Columbus Monthly)
From Fargo to Chicago to Miamisburg, the Midwest is full of film festivals spotlighting homegrown talent. Weāve rounded up nine that prove Hollywood isnāt the only place where big stories are being told. (ArtsMidwest)
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Columbus is full of surprises, and this fall, one of the spookiest takes on a classic story awaits. Step into In the Land of Oz, a 60-minute immersive horror experience where the Emerald City has fallen, witches and obsessed munchkins roam, and every shadow hides a secret. Will you escape or become part of the legend? For ages 13+, September 26āNovember 2 at 1165 Dublin Road. Follow the yellow brick roadā¦if you dare. For more info, or to purchase tickets, head over to columbuschildrenstheatre.org
Coming Up š
š¤£ 9/11: Chris Flemming
šļø 9/11: Pearl Market
š 9/11-9/14: American Idiot
š 9/11-9/14: Alice By Heart
šŗ 9/12: The Columbus Jazz Orchestra with Byron Stripling
š¼ļø 9/12-9/13: 934 Fest
šŖ 9/13: Trampled by Turtles
šļø 9/13: The Scioto Arts Market
š 9/13: Ohio State vs. Ohio
š° 9/13-9/14: Ohio Renaissance Festival: Feast of Fools Weekend
šµ 9/14: "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour
š 9/14: Adult Book Fair @ Land-Grant
š¦Ŗ 9/14: Hankās Low Country Oyster Fest
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š If you skipped the article about Understory, do yourself a favor and scroll back up there. Because itās beautiful and instead of getting torn down like so many other places in Columbus, itās thriving. Seriously, look how gorgeous it is!
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- Chelsea