Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
February 13, 2024

Sponsored the Greater Columbus Arts Council
Columbus is lucky to have some incredible public art installations. They’re beautiful, easily accessible, and important to our city’s culture. Learn more about public art in Columbus by visiting columbusmakesart.com. 🎨

Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea here.

I’m a sucker for an interesting place to eat, and this unique fine dining spot up in Mansfield is such a gem. Originally constructed by German Brewers as a natural refrigerator for fermenting lager beer, the underground sandstone caverns that are now home to the restaurant, combined with ice, maintained a constant cool temperature of 50 degrees. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience, and a pricey one, but if you’re looking for a splurge, this is most definitely your spot.

Photograph of the Franklin County courthouse, dedicated in 1887.

🏛 Lost History Of Columbus: The Old Franklin County Courthouse(s)
Franklin County has seen quite the evolution of courthouses over the centuries. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but I have to say, the one pictured above, which stood until 1979, is absolutely stunning. I really hope we start to see the value in historic buildings in this city because how impressive would this look on High Street?

🍽 The Best Places For Fish And Chips In Columbus
Sometimes, nothing hits the spot quite like a big plate of fish and chips. Yes, it’s all fried and not all that good for you, but that’s okay every now and then! Happy eating, Columbus!

Headlines 📰 

🏠 The Community Shelter Board, a nonprofit group teaming up with Columbus authorities to move people out of the condemned Colonial Village Apartment complex, is having a hard time securing long-term homes for the families who used to live there. (WOSU)

🚨 On Monday, Ohio police charged two ex-First Energy bosses and a former leading utility regulator with many serious crimes in what's being described as Ohio's largest-ever bribery and money-laundering case. (Ohio Capital Journal)

🍽 It’s Mardi Gras and if you still haven’t made it over to Way Down Yonder, today should definitely be the day to go and enjoy authentic, New Orleans cuisine. (Axios)

Weather: 44 and mostly sunny

Coming Up 📆

🖼 2/13-2/15: Art of Bangladesh
🎭 2/13-2/18: Company
🏀 2/14: OSU Women’s Basketball vs. Nebraska
🎤 2/14: Unrequited: The Paradox of Black Appalachia
🎵 2/15: Nickel Creek with The Staves
🍸 2/15: Gin-Forward Cocktail Class at Adelaide’s Gin Joint
🎭 2/15-2/18: The Color Purple
🖼 2/15-2/18: From Struggle to Strength: Inspiring Journeys of Central Ohio's Refugee Community
🎵 2/15: Briston Maroney: Ultrapure Tour
🎻 2/16: Trad Nua Celtic Series presents Gerry O'Connor
🎵 2/16: Dylan Scott
😂 2/16: Nate Jackson: Super Funny World Tour
🏒 2/16-2/17: OSU Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Wisconsin
🎭 2/16-2/18: The Addams Family Musical
🤠 2/17: World’s Toughest Rodeo
🏛 2/17: Ohio Statehouse Tour guided by Columbus Historical Society
😆 2/17: Darcy & Jer: No Refunds Tour
🐒 2/18: Conservation Lecture Series Winter 2024
🎻 2/18: Columbus Symphony at the Leisure Club
🏀 2/18: OSU Men’s Basketball vs. Purdue
🎸 2/18: The Kills: God Games Tour

Today's Photo 🤳

I love seeing the changes in nature throughout the year. While winter might not offer the brightest colors, it’s full of wonderful textures and tones.

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- Chelsea