🍎 U-Pick? More Like U-Launch!

Plus: 🎸 Historic Venue Sees Concerts Axed As Operator Pulls Out

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Chelsea Wiley
September 09, 2025

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Party at the legendary Circus House ~ TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Short North Tour of Homes & Gardens PREVIEW TOUR & PARTY Sat. Sun Sept 20th - Experience champagne greeting & guided tour behind the velvet curtain - then party poolside, enjoy catered cuisine, open bar, signature cocktails, music & surprises! Learn more at ShortNorthCivic.org/home-tour.

Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea here.

If you’re ready to trade your usual weekend routine for something a little wild, we’ve got just the ticket. Come along with us to Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala, where apples don’t just get picked, they get launched from a cannon. They’ve got all the whimsy your heart can handle, with music-playing giant chimes, sunflower fields, and enough hands-on farm fun to keep the whole family entertained. Curious how far an apple can really fly? It might just be time to find out for yourself.

🎸 Historic Columbus Venue Sees Concerts Axed As Operator Pulls Out
Columbus concertgoers got a sudden surprise this week as a historic downtown venue abruptly canceled a slate of upcoming shows. TempleLive’s departure leaves fans scrambling to adjust plans and artists without a venue.

🏈 Buckeyes vs. Bobcats: The Most Ohio Matchup at the ‘Shoe
It’s now quite a rivarly, but it is always an exciting game when OSU meets OU. The meet up has only happened a handful of times and it’s been over a century since the Buckeyes have lost to an Ohio team, which bodes well for Ohio State.

🎨 Want to Be Part of the Columbus Arts Festival? Here’s How to Apply
Want to be a part of an incredible festival that showcases art, creativity, and fun? The Columbus Arts Festival is absolutely massive and a great way to get involved in our fantastic art community here in the city.

Headlines 📰 

📺 The race for Columbus City Council’s District 7 is heating up, with candidates Tiara Ross and Jesse Vogel both planning paid media campaigns ahead of November. Vogel has outraised Ross by a wide margin, though Ross benefits from support and in-kind contributions from local councilmembers. (WOSU)

💪 The Strongman Champions League is coming to Ohio this month, marking its U.S. debut. Columbus’ Ilya Khazov and Lily Starobin helped bring the global competition to Toledo and Sandusky, where spectators can catch truck pulls, keg tosses, and other feats of strength. (Axios Columbus)

🏡 Gary and Donna Vance turned a modest 1960s lake house into their dream 7,200-square-foot Choctaw Lake retreat, complete with a pool, pub, home theater, woodworking studio, and sweeping lake views. From reclaimed barn wood to a marble bar salvaged from the old house, every detail reflects decades of family memories and a love of design. (Columbus Monthly)

☀️ Weather: 79 and sunny

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Columbus is full of surprises, and this fall, one of the spookiest takes on a classic story awaits. Step into In the Land of Oz, a 60-minute immersive horror experience where the Emerald City has fallen, witches and obsessed munchkins roam, and every shadow hides a secret. Will you escape or become part of the legend? For ages 13+, September 26–November 2 at 1165 Dublin Road. Follow the yellow brick road…if you dare. For more info, or to purchase tickets, head over to columbuschildrenstheatre.org

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✈️ What’s your favorite view when flying in or out of Columbus. It’s always nice to get a glimpse of The Shoe, but I’ll never stop trying to spot my house. 🤣

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Keep This Stock Ticker on Your Watchlist

They’re a private company, but Pacaso just reserved the Nasdaq ticker “$PCSO.”

No surprise the same firms that backed Uber, eBay, and Venmo already invested in Pacaso. What is unique is Pacaso is giving the same opportunity to everyday investors. And 10,000+ people have already joined them.

Created a former Zillow exec who sold his first venture for $120M, Pacaso brings co-ownership to the $1.3T vacation home industry.

They’ve generated $1B+ worth of luxury home transactions across 2,000+ owners. That’s good for more than $110M in gross profit since inception, including 41% YoY growth last year alone.

And you can join them today for just $2.90/share. But don’t wait too long. Invest in Pacaso before the opportunity ends September 18.

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- Chelsea