Tuesday, January 9, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
January 09, 2024

Sponsored Columbus Children’s Theatre
Step into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss with The Cat in the Hat at Columbus Children's Theatre! The National Theatre's lively adaptation brings the classic story to life with mischievous antics, crazy ideas, and loads of fun. Perfect for young audiences, this engaging play, featuring original sound effects, promises an amazing adventure that stays true to the timeless magic of Dr. Seuss. Don't miss the laughter and surprises—grab your tickets for a rainy afternoon turned into an unforgettable experience! Showtimes from January 20 to 28, 2024. For more info, visit columbuschildrenstheatre.org. 🎭

Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea here.

There’s something about this time of year that just feels more romantic. Maybe it’s the proximity to Valentine’s Day, or maybe it’s just that everything feels cozier in the winter, but it’s a great time of year for romantic dates. Whether you’re looking to go on a winter hike adventure or you’re hoping to snuggle up at a cuddly coffee shop, there are plenty of ways to keep your relationship exciting during the coldest months of the year.

🛹 Tony Hawk’s Dad’s Columbus Skatepark Rides Again After Restoration 
Dodge Skatepark is back open and looking great. The park recently underwent a restoration that would make even Tony Hawk proud, which is great since his dad, Frank, designed the park back in the 1990s.

🍸 A Massive Distillery Expansion Unveiled by Middle West Spirits in East Columbus
The cornerstone of this expansion is the cutting-edge 75,000-square-foot distillery, along with a grain recycling center and a packaging and bottling plant. Impressive is an understatement!

🧑‍🍳 Cook For Yourself: A Guide To The Best Cooking Classes In Columbus
Step One: Find a cooking class. Step Two: Take the class. Step Three: Invite me over for dinner!

Headlines 📰 

🍴 No one knows good food in Columbus quite like Dr. Breakfast himself. Take a look at the bites he enjoyed the most in 2023. (Breakfast with Nick)

🐛 Nestled in Hocking County, you’ll find Deep Woods, a 280-acre privately-owned sanctuary. The annual BioBlitz project, initiated by the Ohio Biological Survey, brought together biologists, naturalists, and volunteers to survey an impressive array of over 5,000 species, showcasing the rich biodiversity of this Ohio gem from 1998 to at least 2014. (Ohio History)

🏈 Big news in Buckeye land! Ohio State's diving into the college football transfer portal for a fresh start, snagging quarterback Will Howard from Kansas State. With last year's starter heading to Syracuse and a not-so-great showing in the Cotton Bowl, the Buckeyes are gearing up for a game-changing move to amp up their offense. (WOSU)

Weather: 51 and rainy

Sponsored by PromoWest
If you've ever had the chance to see your favorite artists perform live, then there's a decent chance that you saw them at a PromoWest venue! They've got tons of epic upcoming shows including Grouplove, The Kooks, Sleater-Kinney, and more. For more info, visit promowestlive.com. 🎸

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Today's Photo 🤳

Winter in Ohio might be mostly gray, but there are still pops of color out there if you keep your eyes peeled.
 
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- Chelsea