Thursday, July 13 2017

Hey there Thursday. Zoey Here.

The art of staining skin is a tradition that goes back as far as the Neolithic era. Mankind has been tattooing practically since the moment we invented tools. The art itself has progressed by leaps and bounds since then, with some talented and innovative artists right here in our very own city.

Chelsea shows us the 9 best parlors in Columbus with some extraordinary examples of their work on some very happy customers.

Navigator full story: The 9 Best Tattoo Shops In Columbus

The Rundown:Weather: 89. 80% chance of rain with thunderstorms.To do: Tomorrow and every Thursday through July and August the King Arts Complex will be hosting the Heritage Music Festival. You'll be able to enjoy live jazz and R&B right on Mt. Vernon, a street once known as the "Cradle of Jazz". For details click here.

Navigator Originals:Boris Epshteyn, Right Wing Propaganda, And How It Affects ColumbusA Moscow-born, former Trump campaign advisor, could soon hold influence over nearly all of Columbus' local news stations. As bizarre as it sounds, it may soon be a reality. Columbus Navigator's own Chelsea has the scoop.

The 13 Best Places To Have Your Kid’s Birthday Party In ColumbusIf you're trying to score points in the parenting department, it might help to check out this list of awesome places to throw your kid's next birthday. Heck, I'd love to try half of these myself.

The Most Ridiculous Karaoke Nights Columbus Has To OfferIf you're looking to blow off some steam or if you simply want to have a crazy night out on the town, just hit up these awesome karaoke spots. We promise it will be a night you won't forget (even if you want to).

Miami Valley Hospital Hires Volunteer Cuddlers For Babies With Opiate WithdrawalThis Ohio hospital is making an effort to soothe babies born into drug addiction. See how they employ volunteers to cuddle each child and ease their symptoms.

Bring On The Blue Cheese Potato Chips! Cap City Fine Diner Is Open In DublinCap City opens a new restaurant in Dublin and everyone seems pretty stoked to try out their location exclusive drinks. The Bacon Peanut Butter Milkshake looks especially promising.

Golden Keys And Fleur De Lis! Kappa Kappa Gamma Is Moving Its HQ To DublinThe Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority just made the decision to move their headquarters into the massive Bridge Park building in Dublin. The 146-year-old organization plans to make the leap sometime this December.

A New Craft Bar And Restaurant Opens In John Glenn International AirportA new bar and restaurant just opened up in the Columbus Airport. This one promises a taste of the local brew scene as well as traditional American cuisine.

The Thursday Conversation:Police Chief Kim Jacobs has announced that footage taken by protestors outside of Senator Rob Portman's office will be examined to see if officers acted within protocol. The footage shows a disabled woman seemingly dumped from her wheelchair by Columbus Police. [WOSU/Brown]

One local artist is making Franklinton's voice heard. Mona Gazala's latest art show, "What Remains", is meant as a commentary on Franklinton's ever changing development and the city's obsession with gentrification. [ColumbusAlive/Fischer]

More adorable baby animals! The Columbus Zoo welcomes a new Pallas kitten and a new Asian small-clawed otter. Both of which, we can assure you, are super adorable. [Dispatch/Duthie]

Longread for your lunch break:One of the most challenging parts of comprehending global warming is the inability to digest the entire scope of its ramifications. And even when confronted with its harsh reality most people meet it with outright disbelief, or at the very least they've convinced themselves that it isn't as dire as it seems. David Wallace-Wells paints a downright frightening picture of just how humanity will end if global warming goes unabated.

New York Magazine: The Uninhabitable Earth

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