Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
April 24, 2024

Sponsored by Greater Columbus Arts Council 🎨
Ready to see the art of Columbus through someone else’s eyes? The Painting Promise tour was curated by April Sunami, who had this to say about the tour: “These murals not only nourish my soul but also bring me immense joy. Located in community-centric spaces and adorned with vibrant colors, these artworks evoke a sense of happiness, inspire hope for the future, cultivate peace, and elevate my mood every time I lay eyes on them. I hope they have a similar uplifting effect on you.” For more info, head over to columbusmakesart.com. 

Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

We’ve made it halfway through the week, friends! Normally I don’t celebrate Wednesdays, but this week has been a bit of a wild one for me personally. It’s just that time of year when things start to get super busy. That means I’ll have to find time somewhere to visit one of my favorite bars in the city before they close. I hate saying goodbye to local businesses, especially ones that make such incredible drinks. After more than a decade, this craft cocktail spot is closing up shop. The decision to close comes not from a lack of success but due to the non-renewal of their lease to make way for new development in the area.

👑 Columbus’ Own Nina West Takes Center Stage in “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars”
Nina West will be taking the stage once again on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. The show premieres next month and I know Nina will have the whole city cheering her on!

🚧 Columbus Commuters Brace for Multi-Year Freeway Ramp Closure
There’s a new road closure in the seemingly never-ending construction along I-70 and I-71. ODOT says all construction schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions, and updates will be provided as necessary, so keep this page handy.

🚨 GIVEAWAY: Family 4-Pack To See The Hunchback of Notre Dame
We are excited to give away a family four-pack of tickets to see the Columbus Children's Theatre production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame! The 120-minute production of this classic opens this weekend with performances at The Lincoln Theatre. The winner will have multiple dates to choose from. Enter the contest at the link above.

Headlines 📰 

😲 Columbus-based Express has announced it may close down its Ohio corporate offices and lay off over 600 employees. Express filed for bankruptcy Monday and plans to close 95 Express stores and all 10 of its UpWest stores. (NBC4)

🚗 The state of Ohio is turning dozens of rest stops into full-on tourism centers, each highlighting nearby attractions and historical sites across the state. (Axios)

🏃‍♀️ If you plan on being downtown this weekend, you should know that the Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon could impact your travel plans. Here’s what you need to know. (Spectrum News)

🌤 Weather: 55 and partly sunny

Sponsored by PromoWest 🎸
No one does live music in Columbus quite like PromoWest. They’ve got some fantastic shows coming up in 2024, including Deathcab for Cutie, Jenny Lewis, The Avett Brothers, and more. To see what’s on the calendar, or to grab tickets to a show, head over to promowestlive.com.

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