Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Sponsored Short North Stage šŸŽ­
Spotlight on Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music, and blues, The Color Purple is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life. This powerful musical adaptation of Alice Walkerā€™s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel will leave a lasting impression. The show runs through February 18th at the Garden Theatre. To purchase your tickets, visit shortnorthstage.org. 

Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea here.

I hope youā€™re gearing up for a day filled with delicious possibilities because that's exactly what we have on the menu. Today, we're bringing you news that's bound to make your stomach rumble in anticipationā€”a new Mediterranean restaurant is making its way to Easton, and it's expected to open its doors this spring. The sneak peeks and renderings we've got our hands on are nothing short of stunning, capturing the essence of Mediterranean charm and flavor. And let me tell you, the prospect of diving into their Lamb Tagine has me counting down the days.

Navigator Feature Story: A New Mediterranean Fine Dining Gem Is Headed To Easton šŸ“

šŸ’ The Best Flower Shops In Columbus 
If there was a way to ensure that every single person could have fresh flowers every day of their lives, Iā€™d do it. Fresh flowers arenā€™t just a beautiful gift, theyā€™re genuinely good for your health. So treat someone else, or treat yourself, but either way, take advantage of the amazing flower shops we have around town.

šŸ® 11 Incredible Fine Dining Restaurants In Columbus
Every year, this list keeps getting better and better. Thereā€™s a food renaissance happening in Columbus right now and itā€™s so fun to see and taste what the chefs at these restaurants are creating. Seriously, how are we so lucky?

Headlines šŸ“° 

ā˜€ļø A few times a year, visitors are invited to experience all three segments of Newarkā€™s Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, these massive artifacts of creative genius served social, ceremonial, and astronomical functions for their builders. (Ohio History)

šŸ§  Thousands of patients across the U.S. are taking a breakthrough drug to treat Alzheimerā€™s. Ohio State University researchers are now looking for people to take part in a drug trial, but they must be at high risk for Alzheimerā€™s. (NBC4)

šŸ‘ØšŸ¾ā€šŸŽ“ The first Black student to graduate from Ohio State University did so in 1892. Sherman Hamlin Gus had an incredible story and his life was dedicated to helping others receive the same kind of education that changed his life. (WOSU)

ā˜€ļø Weather: 50 and mostly sunny

Coming Up šŸ“†

šŸ€ 2/6: OSU Menā€™s Basketball vs. Indiana
šŸ©° 2/6: A Conversation with Misty Copeland
šŸ› 2/7: Valentineā€™s Market Pop-Up
šŸ™‹ā€ā™€ļø 2/7: Taylor Swift Trivia at Echo Spirits
šŸ©° 2/7: Complexions Contemporary Ballet
šŸ–¼ 2/7-2/11: From Struggle to Strength: Inspiring Journeys of Central Ohio's Refugee Community
šŸ° 2/8: COSI After Dark: Renaissance Faire
šŸŽŗ 2/8: CJO presents ā€˜Nat King Cole & Friendsā€™
šŸŽ­ 2/8-2/11: The Color Purple
šŸŽµ 2/9: Over The Rhine
šŸ› 2/9: Franklinton Fridays
šŸŽ­ 2/9-2/10: Baby Sharkā€™s Big Broadway Tour
šŸ©° 2/9-2/11: BalletMetā€™s ā€˜Aliceā€™
ā¤ļø 2/9-2/11: Valentineā€™s Day Carriage Rides at Easton
šŸ’ 2/10: Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
šŸ› 2/10: Valentineā€™s Day Mini-Market at North Market
šŸ“… 2/10: 2024 Summer Opportunity and Engagement Fair
šŸ€ 2/10: OSU Menā€™s Basketball vs. Maryland
šŸ„¾ 2/11: Quarry Trails Metro Park Winter Hike

Today's Photo šŸ¤³

šŸŽ„ Instead of sharing a photo today, I wanted to share this awesome piece from CBS Sunday Morning about Ohioā€™s ancient earthworks.

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- Chelsea