Thursday, June 20, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
June 20, 2024

Sponsored by The Greater Columbus Arts Council 📆
Want to take advantage of all of the arts events Columbus has to offer? Well, Art Makes Columbus makes it easy. At the link below, you’ll find all of the city’s best festivals, art shows, and artsy things to do. Get out there and enjoy your summer, Columbus! Head over to columbusmakesart.com/events for more info!

Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

Welcome to Summer, my friends! Obviously, it’s been feeling fairly summery around here all week, but now it’s official. Later on, we’ll chat about a very special way to welcome in this new season, but I thought we’d kick things off with all of the incredible things there are to do around Columbus this time of year. With football and fall being so popular here in Columbus, it’s easy to overlook these warmer months and wish them away. But I feel strongly that summer in Columbus is not meant to be wasted. Get out there and do something fun!

☀️ Experience The Beauty Of The Summer Solstice At Serpent Mound
Serpent Mound is one of the oldest and most impressive sites in the entire state of Ohio. This masterpiece was built by the pre-historic people of Ohio and it’s the largest snake effigy in the entire world.

🦁 The Columbus Zoo Is Offering A New Way To Scoot Around The Park
If you’ve ever visited the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium then you know that a full day can include a ton of walking. If you’re in need of a break, or perhaps you just want to scoot around with your bff, these new animal-themed Scooter Pals will be there to help.

😷 Stay Safe: Unhealthy Air Quality Levels Expected in Columbus
Central Ohio is under an Air Quality Alert today. Here's what that means and what you can do to help everyone breathe a little easier.

Headlines 📰 

🧀 Known for their elaborate grilled cheese sandwiches, Cleveland-based restaurant chain Melt Bar and Grilled has filed for federal bankruptcy protection. (WOSU)

🎻 Explore "Contrary Motion," a powerful music event at Urban Arts Space on June 21. Join Noah Demland and Sam Johnson as they dive into queer identity through thought-provoking solo and ensemble performances. (Matter News)

🧳 The U.S. Department of State announced earlier this week that a new passport agency would be coming to Cincinnati, the first location in Ohio. (NBC4)

☀️ Weather: 96 and sunny with a chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m.

Sponsored by Short North Stage 🎭
Short North Stage's Broadway Backwards is an annual fundraiser concert. This spectacular event is packed full of talent ready to entertain you with songs you'd never expect! If you’re ready for an evening of fun, you’ll want to get your tickets sooner rather than later! Here’s where you can get yours.

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- Chelsea