Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Author

Chelsea Wiley
March 06, 2024

Sponsored by Columbus Children’s Theatre
Join CCT for the premiere of “Paint a Picture, Stitch a String.” This brand-new piece has been carefully devised by seven talented high schoolers under the guidance of director Ellie Levine. Transcend the boundaries of time as “Paint a Picture, Stitch a String” weaves together stories spanning several centuries into a tapestry of diverse emotions and shared experiences. Each scene is a brushstroke, painting a vivid picture of human connection and the universal threads that bind us. Be a part of the journey that transcends the ordinary as this young ensemble brings their imagination to life. For more info, visit columbuschildrenstheatre.org.

Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way, but the more I hear about a new place to enjoy or explore art in Columbus, the more I feel that our incredible city is truly growing up. This new project from Dublin-based design firm Roto is shaping up to be extraordinary and I cannot wait to see how it turns out. Roto has worked with a serious repertoire of clients, including Google and the Smithsonian. If our museum ends up looking like any of their other work, we’re in for a real treat.

🌸 Your Guide To The Best Central Ohio Spring Festivals
It already feels like spring out, so why not start planning some seasonal adventures? In addition to the Tulip Festival we mentioned yesterday, there are so many fun fests happening around Central Ohio over the next couple of months. Have fun, Columbus. You deserve it!

🛩 In 1964, The Flying Housewife Took Off From Columbus And Became The First Woman To Fly Around The World
60 years ago, one of my favorite Ohioans set off to accomplish something that no one had before. We’re no strangers to aviation heroes here in Ohio, but out of all of the pilots that have made history from the Buckeye State, Jerrie Mock was one of a kind.

🪨 Take The Perfect Day Trip To Ohio’s 80-Year-Old Rock Garden
If you’ve been looking for an easy day trip that the whole family can enjoy, you can stop looking. This 80+-year-old rock garden was a total labor of love and it’s fantastic to walk around and see just how much one can achieve when you really love what you’re doing.

Headlines 📰 

💼 The former superintendent of Westerville City Schools resigned from his position instead of facing discipline for using district resources for outside work. (NBC4)

🚌 COTA ridership took a big hit during the pandemic. But the trends are finally moving in the right direction, and that’s a good thing for the whole city. (Axios)

👍 It's been years since Columbus saw the number of homicides at the start of the year as low as it currently is. In fact, if the rate stays low, we could be on track for the lowest number of homicides in over a decade. (WOSU)

Weather: 55 and rainy

Sponsored the Greater Columbus Arts Council
Columbus is lucky to have some incredible public art installations. They’re beautiful, easily accessible, and important to our city’s culture. Learn more about public art in Columbus by visiting columbusmakesart.com. 🎨

Coming Up 📆

Today's Photo 🤳

🌅 I wish every night could have one of these sunsets. We’ve been pretty spoiled lately here in Columbus.

Want your photo to be featured? Use #columbusnavigator or tag us!

Have a hot tip? Interested in advertising options? Hit that reply button - we love mail. 💌📭

- Chelsea