Tuesday, August 6, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
August 06, 2024

Sponsored by Columbus Children’s Theatre 🎭
Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. Jeff Kinney’s popular character takes center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical. Will Greg’s plans to become popular lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? Grab a hall pass and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school. For more info, please click here.

Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea here.

If you’re already feeling a little busy this month, then I apologize in advance, because I’m about to add a bunch of stuff to your schedule. This month is a busy one here in Columbus, with tons of concerts, festivals, family events, and more. Get out there and take advantage of all of the lovely things happening around the city this month, friends!

Navigator Feature Story: The Best Things To Do This August In Columbus 😍

🍩 This Beloved, Century-Old Bakery Is Opening A Second Location
The only thing better than one location of your favorite bakery is two locations of your favorite bakery! I’m so excited to see the new space, even if it won’t be open for a little while yet.

🏈 From the Sidelines to Screen: The Michigan Sign-Stealing Scandal Heads To Netflix
Just the Michigan sign-stealing scandal is starting to heat up once again, Netflix has released the trailer for the new season of their Untold documentary series. The new season will feature three stories, including the story of Conor Stalions and the scandal at Michigan.

Headlines 📰 

🥈 Congratulations to Central Ohio resident and Olympian Joe Kovacs, who took home his third Silver medal over the weekend in shot put. (NBC4)

👏 Axios Indianapolis thinks that Columbus is worth a visit, and we tend to agree. The writer visited some interesting spots as well as the expected tourist traps, but one thing I appreciated was their appreciation for our downtown riverfront, which has been such a work in progress over the last two decades. (Axios Indianapolis)

🍴 In an industry dominated by men, these four remarkable women and restaurant owners have fought their way to the top. Here’s the advice they have for other women looking to do the same. (Columbus Monthly)

🌦️ Weather: 93 and mostly sunny, chance of rain after 3 p.m.

Sponsored by North Market 🍷
Get ready to sip and savor at the North Market Wine Fest at Bridge Park on August 16-17, 2024! This is the wine event of the year, bringing you the best from wineries around the world right to Dublin. Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and let's make it a weekend to remember. Cheers to good wine and great times! For tickets and more details, visit northmarket.org. Cheers!

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- Chelsea