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Tuesday, June 15 2021

Tuesday, June 15 2021

🛶Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve Is An Amazing, Ancient Place

June 15, 2021

Sponsored by Columbus Symphony's Picnic With The Pops. This Saturday night will see Michael Cavanaugh performing the music of Elton John. Check out all the details right here! 🎹

Happy Tuesday! Chelsea here.

Summer has arrived and it's one of the best times to go exploring around Ohio. There is one place that always stands out in my mind, and it's a beauty. Blackhand Gorge is located about an hour east of Columbus but you will fee worlds away. It is stunning and great for both hiking or canoeing and kayaking.

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Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve Is An Amazing, Ancient Place Worth A Visit

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The 2021 Creekside Festival Line-Up Is Out And Tickets Are On Sale This Week

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Every time another festival is announced, I feel like part of my heart comes back to life. After such a long year, it has been so wonderful to have local festivals to look forward to once again.

Jeni’s Is Giving Away Ice Cream To Celebrate The First Day Of Summer

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Celebrating summer is easy. But it's even better when it kicks off with free ice cream from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Don't miss your chance to snag some free scoops, friends.

Ohio Village Will Reopen July 7 For A Summer Of Old-Timey Fun

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Ohio Village is one of those places in Columbus that everyone should visit at least once. It's so unique, the staff are so friendly, and you can get a real glimpse at 19th century life.

Headlines 📰

💸 The owner of Polaris Mall

, Washington Prime Group, declared bankruptcy late Sunday. Washington Prime owns 8 malls across the state of Ohio, and will continue operations as they

go through Chapter 11 restructuring

. (CNN)

🏡 "In 1927

, a small, short-lived community called Wonderland began in Columbus." This is the

story of that neighborhood

. (Columbus Neighborhoods)

🚨 A year later

, activists reflect on the

George Floyd protests in Columbus

. (Alive)

🌤 Weather:

79 and mostly sunny with a very slight chance for rain starting in the afternoon

Sponsored by Art Makes Columbus and Columbus Makes Art. Visit ColumbusMakesArt.com to learn more about Columbus artists, performances, exhibitions, concerts, public art and more, and click here to learn more about performer Brandon Anderson's story. A project of the Greater Columbus Arts Council. 📚📚