Wednesday, June 5, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
June 05, 2024

Sponsored by Short North Stage ✌️🎭
Get ready to groove with "Hair" at Short North Stage! Back by popular demand, the hit production returns to the Garden this spring. Dive into the psychedelic era with timeless anthems like “Aquarius,” “Let the Sunshine In,” and “Good Morning, Starshine.” Experience the magic of the hippie generation with a stellar cast, dazzling special effects, and a few unexpected surprises. Don't miss this iconic musical celebration! 🎭✨ Running through June 9. Get your tickets now! 

Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

Love is in the air, my friends. If you’re hoping to capture some of that romance for yourself, then you’ll want to pay attention. We’ve rounded up the best summer date ideas so that the next time you need to make plans or sweep someone off their feet, you don’t even really have to think about it too much! Whether you’re looking for fun activities for art lovers or you’re keeping it simple with a picnic in a park, we have all of the best summer date ideas below.

Navigator Feature Story: ❤️ 20 Dreamy Summer Date Ideas Around Columbus

 🍴 Kid-Friendly Restaurants Around Columbus That Parents Will Love Too
Going out to eat with kiddos can be tough. Luckily, this city is full of places that the whole family can go and enjoy together!

😳 The Hunt for Columbus’s Notorious, Serial Dine And Dasher
A Reddit user shared that there’s a serial dine and dasher on the loose in Columbus and I can’t stop wondering. Who is this guy? Why does he do it? The man in question is reportedly a white man in his 50s or 60s who has dined and dashed at various establishments throughout the city.

Headlines 📰 

🚒 Columbus Division of Fire employees are getting a hefty raise between now and October. Firefighters will get a 17.5% raise split between three different time periods. (WOSU)

🚶 Columbus streets have gotten more dangerous for pedestrians in recent years. Far more pedestrians are dying on American roadways now than in the recent past, particularly those living in poorer, more diverse communities. (Axios)

⛈ Weather: 84 with showers and thunderstorms

Sponsored by Dublin Irish Festival
For 37 consecutive years, the first weekend of August has been dedicated to hosting what has become the largest three-day Irish Festival worldwide. Anticipating over 100,000 attendees, the festival boasts 7 stages, 60 acts, and a staggering lineup of more than 800 performers, ensuring there’s something for everyone. For more info, or to purchase your tickets in advance, head over to dublinirishfestival.org.

Coming Up 📆

🎵 6/5: Tye Tribbett and Friends
🏌️‍♂️ 6/6-6/9: The Memorial
🎭 6/6-6/9: Hair
👏 6/6: CAPA Marquee Award
🎸 6/7: Sugarhill Gang x Furious 5
🎵 6/7: Chappell Roan
🖼 6/7-6/9: Columbus Arts Festival
🩰6/9: The Wizard of Oz Ballet

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- Chelsea