Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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Chelsea Wiley
May 08, 2024

Sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council 🎨
The 2024 Columbus Arts Festival is right around the corner. This incredible event will showcase over 250 visual artists, four stages of performances, and dozens of food vendors. Thousands of people will gather for the festival and the best part is that it’s completely free to attend. For more info, head over to columbusartsfestival.org.

Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Columbus, The Topiary Park is an often overlooked gem that offers a unique blend of art and nature. It’s a place full of whimsical joy and it is, in my opinion, one of the best parks in Columbus because of it’s inherent creativity. I had the pleasure of working just a couple of blocks away from the Topiary Park in my 20s and I spent many a lunch break admiring this unique, underrated garden. It’s a whimsical wonderland and if you’ve never been, you need to rectify that immediately!

Navigator Feature Story: 🌳 Discover The Whimsical World Of Topiary Park

🏫 What’s Next For Columbus Schools? A Look At The Proposed District-Wide Shakeup
At a meeting last night, Columbus City Schools’ Task Force offered recommendations on school consolidations and closures. Here’s which schools could be potentially closed and what you need to know about the plan.

🎥 The NightLight 614 Summer Movie Season Is Back And Better Than Ever
It’s that time of year again, folks! The NightLight 614 Summer Movie series is back and tickets go on sale tonight. These movie night events nearly always sell out quickly, so be sure to snag all of the details at the link above in order to snag your spot! They really crushed the line-up this year. I want to see every single movie but them showing The Princess Diaries so close to my birthday has got to be some sort of sign.

Headlines 📰 

🏀 Discover the highlights of an unforgettable season for Ohio State Women's Basketball, where the Buckeyes claimed the Big Ten title and captured the hearts of fans in Columbus during a year dominated by standout performances. (Columbus Monthly)

🏠 Explore the ongoing debate in Bexley over the Livingston Avenue affordable housing project, reflecting broader tensions and challenges in housing across Columbus and its suburbs. (Matter News)

🌮 Los Potosinos' is going through an exciting new chapter with their first storefront in King-Lincoln Bronzeville! Known for their tacos, burritos, tortas, and more, this beloved food truck put down roots just in time for Cinco de Mayo over the weekend. (Breakfast with Nick)

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- Chelsea