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Thursday, August 1, 2024
Sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council 🖼️
Discover the vibrant art scene of Columbus with our exclusive public art tour! Curated by Andrea Myers, this tour showcases everything from iconic landmarks to innovative installations. Experience the interactive digital sculpture "As We Are" by Matthew Mohr, the seasonal beauty of Janet Echelman's "Current," and the ever-changing "Groundswell" by Maya Lin. Now’s your chance to dive into the art that’s shaping our city. For more info, visit columbusmakesart.com.
Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.
Looking for something fresh and innovative in Columbus? Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of 3D-printed homes. Imagine a house being constructed layer by layer, like a giant, concrete 3D puzzle. Sounds futuristic, right? Well, it's happening right here in our city, and it coiuld revolutionize the way we think about building homes, quite literally from the ground up.
Navigator Feature Story: From Sci-Fi to Reality: Columbus’ First 3D-Printed Home Is Here 🏡
🎥 The Sundance Film Festival Could Be Moving To This Ohio City
If you’ve lived in Ohio for a while, it’s impossible not to see just how fast this state is growing. From tech industry giants making a home here to innovative new businesses, it really does feel like this is the place to be. Now, a world-renowned film festival could be headed our way.
😍 Float Back In Time On These Charming Ohio Canal Boats
Canals used to be the lifeblood of Ohio, transporting goods from the Ohio River up to the Erie Canal. As trains and eventually trucks took over the shipping industry, only a few canals and canal boats remain to showcase this once vital way of life.
Headlines 📰
🇺🇸 Gov. Mike DeWine is blasting a redistricting proposal that will be on the November ballot, but supporters of the Citizens Not Politicians ballot measure, including Republican former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor who helped draft the amendment, are pushing back. (WOSU)
📵 If you’ve recently received a text claiming to be from the Ohio Turnpike Tolls Services, it’s a scam. Here’s what you need to know. (Axios Columbus)
❤️ Heading up to The Land anytime soon? Cleveland's AsiaTown is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood located on the east side of downtown Cleveland, and it’s the perfect way to spend the day in The Forest City. (Ohio.org)
🌦️ Weather: 91 and mostly sunny, chance of rain after 1 p.m.
Sponsored by PromoWest 🎸
No one does live music in Columbus quite like PromoWest. They’ve got some fantastic shows coming up in 2024, including The Avett Brothers, Cold War Kids, and more. To see what’s on the calendar, or to grab tickets to a show, head over to promowestlive.com.
Coming Up 📆
🎡 8/1-8/4: The Ohio State Fair
🎭 8/1-8/4: Legally Blonde
🏮 8/1-8/4: Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival
🎸 8/2: Bowling for Soup
🎠 8/2: Commons for Kids
🎷 8/2: Boney James
🇮🇪 8/2-8/4: Dublin Irish Festival
⚽️ 8/3: Chelsea FC vs. Manchester City
🌸 8/4: Community Day at Franklin Park Conservatory
Today's Photo 🤳
🍿 This photo is a throwback from 2022, so the Drive-in isn’t showing this line-up of films right now, but consider this your reminder to visit while they’re still open for the season!
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Elevate Your Summer Style with Kenny Flowers
Whether you're teeing off on the golf course or lounging poolside, Kenny Flowers offers the quintessential tropical attire to make a statement this summer. Slip into their iconic, 19th-hole approved polos, and experience a slice of paradise wherever you go.
But their commitment to excellence doesn't stop at style – they’re all about quality too. Each garment is ethically made with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring unmatched comfort and durability that lasts from one vacation to the next.
This summer, indulge yourself and your loved ones with their latest vacation pieces, including their popular matching sets. Bonus: As a subscriber, enjoy an exclusive 10% off with code FLOWERS10.
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- Chelsea