Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Good Morning, Columbus! It's Chelsea. 

It's that time of year again. The Ohio State Fair gets underway tomorrow, and we've got all the info you need to go before heading to the fairgrounds. From amazing concerts to delicious food to petting zoos and great rides, Madeline Keener has rounded up all of best things the fair has to offer. Navigator full story: Your Guide To The Ohio State Fair 2017

The Rundown:Weather: 81F. Chance of precipitation 10%. A mix of sun and clouds.To do: Looking to relive your angsty teen years? Dashboard Confessional and All America Rejects are performing tonight at Express LIVE. Tickets are available at the gate as well as on Ticketmaster for $38. For more information, please click here.

Navigator Originals:8 Guilty Pleasure Foods To Find At The Ohio State FairEveryone knows about the deep fried Buckeyes, but many more Ohio delicacies await you at The Ohio State Fair. If talk of donut burgers and fried tacos doesn't get you excited, are you even from Ohio? Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” Set In ColumbusIn the first 20 seconds of the Ready Player One trailer released at Comic Con over the weekend, the main character calmly says that he lives in none other than Columbus. This blockbuster, directed by Steven Spielberg, is based on a 2011 novel by an author who used to live and work in the capital city.How To Go To The Ohio State Fair For Cheap (Or For Free!)The Ohio State Fair is undoubtedly a fun affair, but it's not always cheap. Here are some of the best ways you can save money at the fair this year, including free entry and discounted ride prices.Happy National Tequila Day! 6 Places For Great Specials And A Fun Night OutYesterday may have been National Tequila day, but let's be honest: Is there ever a bad day for Tequila? Here are the best places in Columbus to get your Tequila on. These All New Dishes Are Sure To Become Your New Ohio State Fair FavoritesHere at Navigator, we just can't help ourselves when it comes to the state fair. Especially the food. Sure, most of it isn't exactly heart healthy, but it's not like we're advocating eating deep fried cheese curds every day-- Or are we? We definitely aren't. But the fair is a special occasion after all!

The Tuesday Conversation:Mount Carmel West, along with for-profit venture partner Acadia Healthcare Company Inc., is planning a 64,300-square-foot hospital in Columbus dedicated to psychiatric care. Although a site has not been chosen for the hospital, it is estimated that it will cost $26 million. [Columbus Business First/Ghose]A group of Kenyon College grads are working with Community Refugee and Immigration Services on solutions to help immigrants new to Columbus, focusing particularly on transportation issues that can limit employment options and other opportunities. The group wants to create a shuttle service to help immigrations get to work and ease the transition of moving to a new country. [Dispatch/Pyle]A brand new Ohio State show is coming to the Big Ten Network this fall, hosted by Rick Pizzo and former Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis. I guess it's a good thing I never got rid of my 33 jersey! [Eleven Warriors/Hope]

Longread for your lunch break:Most people have probably been guilty of it. Snapping a quick pic of your beautiful dinner on a stunning patio or in a chic dining room. Restauranteurs are now striving to see how "instagrammable" their establishments can be. Young people posting to Instagram is free advertising for business, so it's no surprise that owners and operators are beginning to take it into account.  But how exactly do restaurants keep their ideas fresh, relevant, and genuine? Writer and Editor Casey Newton explores. The Verge: Instagram is pushing restaurants to be kitschy, colorful, and irresistible to photographers 

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