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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

The Rise And Fall Of The Continent 🏢🏗

January 29, 2020

Sponsored by Short North Stage and their new show The Motherf**ker With The Hat: An edgy trip to the dark side of hilarity, Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright Stephen Adley Guirgis scored another Broadway hit with this outrageous comedy that dare not speak its name. Get your tickets here! 🎩🎭

Happy Wednesday! Chelsea here.

We hear the term "mixed-use development" a lot these days, but back in the 1970s, the idea was fresh and unique to one particular shopping center in Columbus: The Continent. With its French-inspired streets and market, a visit to The Continent felt like stepping into another world. Take a look back at one of Columbus's most iconic developments. If you happened to visit back in the winter of 1988, keep a lookout. You may see yourself in the footage!

Navigator Feature Story:

The Continent Was An Incredible Development Way Ahead Of Its Time

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Navigator Originals ✏️

5 Magical Winter Hikes Around Columbus

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It may not be a snowy wonderland out there, but getting outside in the winter is still totally worth it. With the crisp air and the beautiful sunrises and sunsets, you won't regret heading out on these incredible hikes around the city.

Talking Points ❤️

A National Model? 💸

When we talk about affordable housing efforts locally, it's helpful to realize one area has already gone through changes while staying (relatively) stable: Weinland Park.

Could Weinland Park be a national model for neighborhood renewal?

(Alive)

Harper vs. Beatty 🇺🇸

Challenger Morgan Harper will debate incumbent Joyce Beatty this Sunday, February 2 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 59 E. Mound St. I'm out of the prediction business when it comes to politics, so who knows how this plays out, but if you're interested in learning more about Harper, check out this profile below.

Morgan Harper Has a Plan to "Reset" Politics for the Next Generation

(Teen Vogue)

Majestic 🌳

Have you heard of the "Logan Oak"? It's an absolutely breathtaking tree in Logan that is over 600 years old. Check out

a photo right here

and more on the tree at the link below - the branches and general grandeur are sure to blow you away. This is a real hidden gem in central Ohio when it comes to sightseeing and photo possibilities.

‘Logan Oak’ stands tall after five centuries

(Dispatch *paywall)

Weather:

38 and cloudy, but may see patchy rain/freezing drizzle in the early AM

Air Quality:

Moderate (Particles)

Sponsored by Columbus Symphony and The Music of Frank Sinatra with Tony DeSare: Spend your Valentine's Day with triple-threat singer/pianist/songwriter Tony DeSare takes on the legend of “Ol’ Blue Eyes” himself in an outstanding, critically acclaimed tribute to the great Frank Sinatra that includes “Come Fly with Me,” “New York, New York,” “My Way,” and more. More info and tickets can be found right here. 🎤🎹