Thursday, May 4 2017

Hello Thursday. It's James.

You might not think of castles when you think of Ohio, but surprisingly there are 9 within a short drive of Columbus. I've been to the Loveland Castle, and if the other 8 are anything like that one, they are marvels of eccentricity and interesting architecture.Chelsea Wiley has taken a look at these 9 castles, some of which would make for great day trips, or even overnights.

Navigator full story: 9 Enchanting Castles Within 3 Hours Of Columbus

The Rundown:Weather: 63. Rain. 70% chance of precipitation.To do: COSI After Dark is hosting a Star Wars themed event to celebrate May 4th (May the 4th Be With You). Runs from 5:30-10pm. Full details.

Navigator Originals:Why Are People In Columbus Sitting In Rooms Full Of Salt?This may sound odd at first, but it looks like an incredibly relaxing experience. Read Zoey Miller's take on spending 45 minutes in a cave full of salt.Columbus Rec And Parks Announces Rhythm On the River Lineup Including BalletMet And MojoFloColumbus Parks unveils a free summer concert series taking place in Bicentennial Park, and includes a performance by Ballet Met on August 25.Vintage Toast Is The Definition Of Old School CoolVintage Toast is the newest addition to Clintonville's vintage and antique district (a thing I might have just made up) and it looks like an awesome place to drop in, check out some cool clothes and decor, and play some free skee ball. Trust Me, Go Order The Jambalaya From This Tiny Walk-up Restaurant In East Columbus. And Don’t Forget The Mac & CheeseOh God, give me all the jerk chicken wings and mac & cheese. Just all of it.Food Truck Food Court Thursdays Return To The Columbus CommonsWe here at Columbus Navigator aren't going to be satisfied until our newsletter subscribers all put on 5-10lbs from all of the delicious food we highlight (don't worry, we'll start covering gyms and fitness to balance it out soon.) Starting today 8 cities best food trucks will descend on Columbus Commons every Thursday for lunch. In addition, each month will bring 2 rotating trucks (May is Schmidt's + Aromaku). Great lunch solutions for Thursdays all the way through October.Late Night Slice And The Candle Lab To Open Up Shop In North Market Historic DistrictThe old Yankee Trader location will be seeing a new Mikey's Late Night Slice location along with a new The Candle Lab store. 

The Thursday Conversation:The House will be voting on whether or not to repeal Obamacare today. [Associated Press]Experience Columbus has created a website listing events, hotels, stores, and services of interest to dog owners. [DogsInCBUS.com]Cameron Mitchell has a new feather in his cap - the Obamas were spotted eating at a Cameron Mitchell establishment in Washington DC (Ocean Prime.) [Business First/Newpoff]COTA's redesigned bus network has received national attention, and officials from other cities were on hand Monday to learn lessons they can apply to their own bus networks. [StreetsBlog]

50 songs standing between you and perfection. Can you guess them all by selecting the correct album cover? (I got 241 and I'm still kicking myself on a couple of misses.)  [Esquire]

Longread for your lunch break:Over the past 15 years, three devotees of the comedy institution have attempted to restore the humor brand to its former glory. What happened instead was direct-to-video movies, lawsuits, crippling debt, and two prison sentences.Vanity Fair: Can Anyone Repair National Lampoon’s Devastated Brand?

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