Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
May 07, 2024

Sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council 🎨
The 2024 Columbus Arts Festival is right around the corner. This incredible event will showcase over 250 visual artists, four stages of performances, and dozens of food vendors. Thousands of people will gather for the festival and the best part is that it’s completely free to attend. For more info, head over to columbusartsfestival.org.

Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea here.

One of my favorite things about living in Ohio is that there are plenty of ways to explore all sorts of weird and interesting things. Yesterday it was giant slugs, but today, we’re talking about the quirkiest, weirdest museums. From pencil sharpener collections to neon signs, all of these museums deserve a spot on your “must visit” list. Have fun exploring and don’t forget to hit reply and tell us all about your visits to these unique spots.

Navigator Feature Story: 😍 The Weirdest Museums In Ohio

😬 OSU Speaker Took Ayahuasca To Write Bizarre Bitcoin & Bracelet Speech
Over the weekend, a new class of students emerged as graduates from the Ohio State University. But they had to sit through one of the most bizarre commencement speeches the university has ever seen.

🤘 Everything You Need To Know About This Epic Lake Erie Zip Line
If you’ve been looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure, I think I have just the thing. How does zip lining over Lake Erie sound? The views are stunning and there’s fun for everyone, whether you’re looking to take to the skies or you want to stay closer to the ground.

Headlines 📰 

✈️ Travel at John Glenn International Airport is soaring past previous records. Numbers show it was a record-breaking spring for passenger travel at the airport, with officials saying it was the busiest February and March on record. (NBC4)

🇺🇸 Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has instructed officials to purge inactive voters from the rolls leading up to the November election. Here is what you need to do to find out if you are still registered. (Ohio Capital Journal)

😂 Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short are scheduled to bring their "The Dukes of Funnytown" tour to Columbus this November. Here’s what you need to know. (FOX28)

🌨 Weather: 80 with patchy fog before 10 a.m. and severe thunderstorms possible in the afternoon and evening.

Sponsored by Columbus Symphony 🎵
Join conductor Kenneth Bean and cellist Tommy Mesa for an evening of captivating classics with the Columbus Symphony. Delve into the depths of Mendelssohn's "The Hebrides," experience the premiere of Jessie Montgomery's "Divided," and savor Tchaikovsky's "Variations on a Rococo Theme." The night concludes with the vibrant energy of Beethoven's Symphony No. 2. Enhance your experience with a pre-concert discussion hosted by WOSU Classical 101’s Christopher Purdy at 6:30 PM. Tickets start at $10. Don't miss this unforgettable musical journey!

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- Chelsea