Wednesday, October 4 2017

11 Columbus bars to hit up when you want to get weird and rage ๐Ÿน

Hello Wednesday. It's James.

Sometimes you want a $12 farm to table hipster drink made by a renowned mixologist, and other times you just want to go a little (or a lot, whatever) crazy. Zoey has a look at where to go if you're craving the latter, and right now, who isn't?

Wednesday Weather ๐ŸŒก84 - Partly sunny. ๐ŸŒค

Navigator Originals โœ๏ธ6 Perfect Pumpkin Patches To Check Out Around Columbus [Wiley]Columbus, and Ohio in general, are great places to be in fall. This is our season to shine. Chelsea has a look today at one of my favorite fall traditions: the pumpkin patch. It's a great date idea and a must do if you're a parent. Everyone needs a picture perfect relaxing fall day at the pumpkin farm, and Chelsea has your six best options around the city.These Photos Of Baby Animals At The Columbus Zoo Are All You Need To See Today [Wiley]I think the Columbus Zoo knows times are stressful, because they are pouring on the zoo baby updates. Baby tigers, baby polar bears, even baby manatees ... and more. Cute overload.

Coming Up ๐Ÿ“†๐ŸŽค 10/4: Ed Sheeran๐ŸŽธ 10/4: Modest Mouse๐ŸŒฎ 10/4: National Taco Day๐ŸŽธ 10/4: Drive By Truckers๐ŸŽผ 10/6: Columbus Symphony Orchestra Presents: Star Wars: A New Hope๐Ÿง€ 10/6: Mac & Cheese Fest๐Ÿ’ 10/6: Blue Jackets vs. Islanders (Opening Night)๐Ÿ 10/6-8: Columbus Italian Festival๐Ÿˆ 10/7: Ohio State vs. Maryland๐Ÿ–ผ 10/7: Gallery Hop๐Ÿป 10/7: Grove City Oktoberfest๐Ÿ–ผ 10/7-8: Columbus Open Studio & Stage๐Ÿ‘Ÿ 10/8: Autism Speaks Walk

Around Town ๐Ÿ˜It's now illegal to tie up a dog overnight in Columbus. Columbus City Council unanimously approved the new city ordinance on Monday. [Dispatch/Rouan]John Kasich may be setting himself up for an independent run for president in 2020, saying he will leave the GOP if it doesn't reform. It's unlikely he could beat Donald Trump in a Republican primary, so it's fair to read this as Kasich finding another way. [HuffPost]Further evidence of Kasich running can be found in an event he is headlining later this month with former Vice President Joe Biden, to discuss ways to bridge America's political divide. [Cleveland.com]The Ohio National Guard is assisting with efforts in Puerto Rico, sending nearly 30 soldiers. More Ohio National Guard soldiers, including a medical company, will be sent soon. [NBC4]The Guardian has put the spotlight on Columbus, talking about how we are the first city in America to give downtown workers free bus passes, and asking "Can the programme change the mindset of this car-centric city?" [The Guardian]New Ohio State basketball coach Chris Holtmann is bringing back the rivalry with the University of Cincinnati. The Buckeyes will be opening the Bearcats renovated 5/3 Arena in 2018, before welcoming them to Columbus in 2019. [11W/Byrnes]

Longread ๐Ÿ‘ƒAromatic oils have become big business. But are they medicine or marketing?New Yorker: How Essential Oils Became The Cure For Our Age Of Anxiety

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