Thursday, August 3, 2023

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Chelsea Wiley
August 03, 2023

Sponsored by MySOMM
There’s someone in Columbus teaching wine and making it FUN! The MySOMM intro class includes a sensory exercise, wines, gourmet snacks, etc. It’s the best way to learn the basic attributes of wine to become a better shopper. Great for all levels of knowledge including beginners. Classes are offered monthly and the next one is August 19. For more info, please visit mysommwine.com.

Hello Thursday! Chelsea here.

Ohio has some genuinely interesting ancient sites, but none compare to the one and only Serpent Mound. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the largest documented surviving example of a prehistoric effigy mound in the world and we are so lucky that it’s less than 2 hours from Columbus. Let’s take a step back into Ohio’s ancient history and admire this amazing remnant of the past.

Navigator Originals ✏️

5 Places To Have A Paddle Boarding Adventure In Central Ohio 💦
I genuinely can’t believe that it’s already August. It feels like this summer is just flying by, so before it’s over all the way, make sure you get out there and enjoy it. Paddleboarding is a great way to spend the day in nature and there are plenty of places around to do that.

Headlines 📰 

🏡 Evictions are up in Columbus by 23%. This record-level event isn’t just confined to one particular neighborhood or area in the city and it could get worse in 2024. (NBC4)

💸 In other housing news, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is introducing a bill called the "Stop Predatory Investing Act," which would block federal tax breaks on interest and depreciation for companies that own 50 or more single-family rental homes.

⚽️ The Columbus Crew might have said goodbye to Zelaryan, but it’s officially hello to Diego Rossi. The Crew announced yesterday that the 25-year-old Uruguayan has been signed as a designated player from Turkish side Fenerbahce for an undisclosed fee. Rossi's contract with the Crew runs through the 2026 season with an option for 2027. (ESPN)

☀️ Weather: 88 and mostly sunny

Sponsored by Short North Stage
Sondheim on Sondheim is an intimate look at the Father of the Modern Musical, offering audiences a glimpse into the personal life and creative process of the legendary Stephen Sondheim. With exclusive interviews, two-dozen of Sondheim's beloved songs, and new arrangements by David Loud, the show is a funny, affectionate, and revealing tribute to musical theater's greatest living composer and lyricist. This limited-engagement performance runs September 8-10 at the Garden Theatre. For more info, visit shortnorthstage.org.

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Today's Photo 🤳

😍 Gravity in Franklinton is one of my favorite recent buildings in Columbus. It just looks so sleek!

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- Chelsea