Thursday May 18, 2017

Nothing says "spring" like picking strawberries!

Hey, Columbus! Madeline here. It's Thursday and I've got your newsletter. I got the chance to take field experience to a whole new meaning earlier this week when I went out to Hann Farms, just south of Columbus. It was a bright sunny day and I decided the best way to celebrate the beautiful weather was to go out and spend some time in it. At Hann Farms you can pick your fill of strawberries for just $1.99 per pound. Not only are the strawberries absolutely delicious, it was so much fun getting to pick them myself! If you're looking for a fun, family activity to enjoy springtime, strawberry pickin' at Hann Farms is your answer.

The Rundown:Weather: 85. 60% chance of rain. Thunderstorms might roll in during the afternoon and evening. You better batten down the hatches!To do: Cirque du Soleil is in Columbus and they're bringing their show "OVO " to The Schottenstein Center. The insect-inspired acrobatic show starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information. Get tickets here.

Navigator Originals:Mad Moon Taproom To Celebrate Grand Opening May 20In a city of craft beer breweries, Mad Moon Stands out as Columbus' only brewer of hard cider. The grand opening festivities for their brand new taproom are scheduled for this Saturday.IKEA’s Grand Opening Will Wreak Havoc On FreewaysAnywhere between 10,000 to 15,000 extra drivers will be on the road when IKEA Columbus opens on June 7. As if your commute to-and-from work wasn't bad enough.Hot Chicken Takeover And Kaleidoscope Partnering To Benefit The LGBTQ Youth Of Central OhioHot Chicken Takeover is offering a limited edition Pride 2017 T-shirt for just $29. $5 from every shirt goes directly to Kaleidoscope's new KYC Cycle Club program. Get 'em while they last.

The Thursday Conversation:

Express is moving their offices to a new downtown location at  235 N. 4th St. The building used to house the Weisheimer’s Sales & Service vacuum-cleaner business before the long restoration and renovation process began. The project is expected to be completed in July. [Dispatch/Feran]Green Olive Company, a Short North store, will be the newest addition to the North Market family. The olive oils and balsamic vinegar vendor will set up shop next to Destination Donuts and will be ready for business in June. [CU/Sega]Judy Mobley was announced as the new CEO of the Children's Hunger Alliance. She had been serving as the interim CEO after Mary Lynn Foster left the organization. Mobley hopes to concentrate some of their efforts on the need in Southeastern Ohio. [Business First/Newpoff]If passed, House Bill 95 dictates that should a law enforcement officer pull you over for speeding or another infraction, you could receive additional $100 fine for distracted driving. It's all part of the state's effort to keep the roads safer. [Dispatch/Siegel]

Longread for your lunch break:Remember when Cliven Bundy, a rancher from Nevada, had an armed standoff with government officials back in April 2014? Well, after the ordeal that put the family in the national gaze, a production company called Longbow Productions wanted to film a documentary on the Bundys. But as it would turn out, the production company was a hoax. The filmmakers were actually undercover FBI agents. They tricked the Bundy Family into being interviewed on camera so that the agents could build a criminal case against them. Quick! Someone make a documentary about this fake documentary!The Intercept: The Bizarre Story Behind the FBI’s Fake Documentary About the Bundy Family

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