Wednesday, October 4, 2023

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Chelsea Wiley
October 04, 2023

Sponsored by PromoWest
If you've ever had the chance to see your favorite artists perform live, then there's a decent chance that you saw them at a PromoWest venue! They've got tons of epic upcoming shows including Mt. Joy, Grace Potter, and more. For more info, visit promowestlive.com. 🎸

Hello Wednesday! Chelsea here.

If there’s one thing I wish we had more of in Columbus, it’s trains. I really hope that in the near future, we can get some true passenger rail. In the meantime, we’ll all have to settle for some scenic, seasonal train rides instead of a new way to commute. Luckily, there are some really beautiful places to enjoy a fall train ride in Ohio.

Navigator Originals ✏️

Take A Look Back At AmeriFlora, The Iconic Horticultural Event Of The 1990s 🌸
If you weren’t around Columbus in the 1990s, then you might not have heard of AmeriFlora. It was a massive horticulture exhibition that left lasting impacts on our city, especially Franklin Park Conservatory, where the exhibition was held.

Barbie Is Coming To COSI 💕
Today is the day! Barbie has arrived at COSI. "Barbie You Can Be Anything: The Experience" showcases 11 different careers that Barbie has taken on throughout her existence. From exploring the vastness of space as an astronaut to breaking gender barriers as a robotics engineer, Barbie has shattered stereotypes and shown that girls can succeed in any field they choose.

Sponsored by Franklin Park Conservatory
The Conservatory’s grounds will be illuminated with hundreds of pumpkins carved by staff, volunteers, and members during Pumpkins Aglow. Visit returning favorites, the gardening skeletons and Pumpkin Houses, new bewitching displays, the pumpkin tunnel light show, and the alien invasion. For more info, or to plan your visit, head over to fpconservatory.org. 🎃

Headlines 📰 

🏆 A retired professor from the Ohio State University has been awarded the Nobel Prize. Emeritus Professor Pierre Agostini was named the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work studying electronic dynamics in matter. (WOSU)

🛰 The International Space Station will be visible from Columbus tonight, with viewing lasting six minutes starting at 8:19 p.m. (Dispatch)

🚨 This afternoon at 2:20 p.m., the federal government will conduct a nationwide test of the emergency alert system. The test messages will be sent to all cell phones, televisions, and radios. (NPR)

Weather: 86 and mostly sunny

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😍 Don’t forget to take the road less traveled sometimes. You never know what beauty awaits.

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- Chelsea