Thursday, June 21, 2018

Hello Thursday, it's Tracie.

This weekend, head to the fairgrounds for its best event.  And yes, I know it's not time for the

actual

fair just yet 🎡.  If you love to read, or listen to music, or buy posters, or all of those things, this is a sale you will not want to miss. Nothing is priced higher than $2 and while yes, these are mostly used items, they're not all old.  You can find titles that are still hitting the bestseller lists alongside the classics.

Pro tip: Get a cart, and be ready to do some digging.  There's an organization system in place, but it's easy to get lost in the stacks. 📚

Navigator full story: Half Price Books Clearance Expo This Weekend

Thursday Weather 🌡Patchy fog, a chance of thunderstorms ⚡ that increases as the day goes on. High of 80. 🌂

Navigator Originals ✏️First Look: Harvest Pizzeria In BexleyNow officially open, and good news for all of us Bexley residents, they'll be open past 9.  I repeat, not a drill, you'll be able to grab a drink in the 43209 after dark 🙌.Local Restaurants Participate In Black Restaurant WeekIn other delicious news, between now and Saturday, The Columbus Urban League Young Professionals are collaborating with local restaurateurs on Black Restaurant Week. If you start today, you can check them all out. 🍱🍳Historic $2 Million Dollar State Tax Credit To Facilitate Columbus Trolley Barn RenovationThe new site will be awesome, and fill a void on the near east side by offering a market and restaurant. Along with the new Children's Garden at the Conservatory, this renovation will draw people from all over the city. New Mikey’s Late Night Slice Is So Instagram WorthyYou can never have too much pizza, right? Mikey's Late Night Slice opened up a new spot at High & Vine, and it's probably the most Instagrammable restaurant in Columbus. 🍕🤳

Around Town 🏘Popular barn sale vendor Zassy's Treasures announced a new venture coming to Grove City this summer. Shopping AND Beer? In one spot? Sign me up ✔ [Zassy's Treasures]Smoke is still rising from a fire in Fayette County on Tuesday. 5,000 pigs were killed and and 260,000 gallons of water used 🐷. [nbc4]Columbus Police 👮 have met their goal of equipping officers with body cameras, covering 1,400 patrol personnel around the city. [WOSU]

Coming Up 📆🎵 6/21: Chromeo (Newport Music Hall)👸 6/22 & 24: Cinderella: Opera Project Columbus🎶 6/22-24: Comfest🤖 6/22-24: Drexel Summer Kids Film Series: The Iron Giant🖼 6/22-24: 19th Annual Easton Art Affair🛍 6/23: WoCO (Women of Color Owned) Summer Market🎉 6/23: The Kelton House Gala🚘 6/23: Exotics On Scioto Mile🎤 6/23: Sam Smith (Nationwide Arena)🎺 6/23: Miles Davis Tribute feat: Mike Wade (Copious + Notes)🎸 6/23: Rick Springfield - Picnic With The Pops (Columbus Commons)🏡 6/24: German Village Haus Und Garten Tour

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Longread Even though my favorite founding father, Alexander Hamilton, didn't agree with Thomas Jefferson, I think he'd appreciate TJ's quote: "when injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty."You've all heard about the separation of migrant children from their parents at the border. And rightfully so, as it's atrocious. Yes, I am aware that at the time of this newsletter, the President has pledged to end this policy, but no, this doesn't mean it's over. There was a quote floating around the internet this week, not my own, that this is not a political issue, it's a moral issue.  Democrats, Republicans, and those unaffiliated with any party must come together and resist. In addition to the human rights aspect, there's also a financial aspect to consider. And that wall ain't gonna pay for itself (also, neither is Mexico). NBC News: Trump Administration's 'Tent Cities' Cost More Than Keeping Migrant Children With Their Families

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