Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
January 23, 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’ve been called a nerd a time or two in my life and it’s a label I wear with absolute pride. I am a nerd. I love science and space and I’ve read more sci-fi and fantasy than I should probably ever admit. One of the things I love the most about this town is how easy it is to enjoy science here, whether you’re a nerd or not. It’s never too late to learn something new and we’ve got some suggestions of where you can do just that.

Actors’ Theatre of Columbus Unveils Enchanting 2024 Summer Season: Telling Tales 🎭
There’s nothing that gets me through a winter day quite like making plans for the summer. I think that the live theatre offered in Schiller Park each weekend is one of the best things about this city and I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us all this year. Also, Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairy tale and I think seeing it in my favorite park will be downright magical.

Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Fest 2024 Line-Up Includes Greta Van Fleet, Kane Brown, And More 🔥
The line-up is finally out for Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Fest and it’s shaping up to be a heck of a weekend. Greta Van Fleet and Kane Brown are exciting, but it’s the 80s rock star hiding in the “and more” that I’m excited for. Nothing but a good time…

Headlines 📰 

🏗 Intel’s Ohio One semi-conductor plant is going to change this city forever. The project, coming in at a whopping $20 billion, is the largest private investment in the state’s history. Here’s what you need to know. (Axios)

🍺 Craft beer sales are down for the first time in years. Here’s how your favorite craft breweries in Ohio are fairing. (WOSU)

🚀 We have a lot of cool museums in Ohio, including the Armstrong Air & Space Museum. Here’s what a day in the life of those running the museum looks like. Spoiler alert: it looks like a lot of hard work, but also a ton of fun. (Ohio History)

🚸 Parenting can be tough. I’m not a parent myself, but my sisters, friends, and family are always looking for great info to help them traverse the complex world of parenthood. That’s why I wanted to share The Mommy with all of you! Check it out by clicking the link above ⬆️

Weather: 39 with freezing rain before noon

Sponsored Columbus Symphony
Igor Stravinsky was commissioned to write The Firebird early in his career by Sergei Diaghilev, famed director of the Ballets Russes in Paris. Inspired by folklore, this suite from the ballet takes the listener through a dramatic and fantastical journey. Join the Columbus Symphony and classical saxophonist Steven Banks for this incredible performance, February 3-4 at the Ohio Theatre. Tickets start at $10. 🎷

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Today's Photo 🤳

😍 Wow. This gorgeous Blue Heron at Franklin Park would be such a treat to see.
 
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- Chelsea