Thursday, February 8, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
February 08, 2024

Sponsored Columbus Symphony šŸŽµ
The premiere of Sergei Rachmaninoffā€™s Symphony No. 1 was by all accounts a disaster due to a sub-par performance and harsh public criticism, and the symphony was not performed again in the composerā€™s lifetime. This powerful and expressive work endured and now occupies its rightful place in the orchestral canon and you can see it performed by the Columbus Symphony next month. Tickets start at $10. 

Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

In case you havenā€™t noticed, Valentineā€™s Day is coming up. With it falling in the middle of the week, I know many of you will be celebrating this weekend. If youā€™re still searching for the perfect place to go out, weā€™ve still got a few more suggestions up our sleeves. This city has no shortage of romantic activities and restaurants, so I hope you find something perfect! We donā€™t celebrate love enough, so donā€™t be afraid to go all out this year! We wonā€™t judge you. We love love! ā¤ļø

Navigator Feature Story: The Most Romantic Restaurants In C-Bus  šŸ„°

Rendering by Gensler and Moody Nolan

āœˆļø New Renderings Showcase The Stunning Design Of Upcoming CMH Terminal
Every time I see something new about the new terminal thatā€™s coming to the airport, It makes me even more excited. I love the first impression an airport gives to first-time visitors to the city and this one is going to be gorgeous.

šŸŽ» Columbus Symphony Hits A High Note With Plans For New Riverfront Symphony Hall
The new venue aims to be part concert hall, part educational hub, and 100% a game-changer for our cityā€™s musical and cultural landscape. This is incredibly exciting and I genuinely canā€™t wait to see how this project progresses.

šŸ© Where To Find Paczki In Columbus
Weā€™re giving away all the best spots to snag these over-filled pastries for yourself this Mardi Gras. Happy eating, friends! (Also, thereā€™s no paczki emoji so I had to use a donut. Donā€™t kill me. šŸ˜‚)

Headlines šŸ“° 

šŸšŠ Growing support for passenger rail here in Ohio is going full steam ahead. But weā€™ve been subjected to dashed rail-related dreams in this state for a long time now and people are asking, why is this time any different? (WOSU)

šŸ¦… Five decades ago, the Olentangy River became only the third Ohio waterway to be honored with the designation as a state scenic river. Itā€™s home to some of our most incredible wildlife, including Bald Eagles, and it has a fascinating history. (Metro Parks)

šŸ‘ Want to start your day off with more joy? We try to keep it light around here, but itā€™s not always sunshine and rainbows. But if youā€™re into that, Iā€™ve got the perfect suggestion. Iā€™ve been enjoying The Happy Moment newsletter. You can subscribe by clicking the link. Let us know what you think!

šŸŒ¤ Weather: 60 and partly sunny

Sponsored the Greater Columbus Arts Council
Columbus is lucky to have some incredible public art installations. Theyā€™re beautiful, easily accessible, and important to our cityā€™s culture. Learn more about public art in Columbus by visiting columbusmakesart.com. šŸŽØ

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- Chelsea