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We see you reading CBUStoday daily, sharing our posts, andsupporting all things local. Since you love this newsletter and supporting our city as much as we do, we’d like to extend an invitation to take the local love to a new level by becoming a CBUStoday member.
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Topiary Takeover | Wed., Sept. 7 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory | $19 | Browse 25 different animal sculptures made from plants, flowers, and bushes. 🌳
Trivia Night | Wed., Sept. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Oddfellows Liquor Bar, 1038 N. High St. | Free | Round up your friends for a night of Jeopardy style trivia.
Thursday
Eli Young Band | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 7 p.m. | The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St. | $57+ | Catch this country band play hits like “Crazy Girl” + “Even If It Breaks Your Heart.” 🎶
Eric Clapton | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 8 p.m. | The Schottenstein Center | $69+ | This classic rocker was described as the “most important guitar player that has ever lived” by Rolling Stone. 🎸
Friday
Kurtis Connor | Fri., Sept. 9 | 7 p.m. | The Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. | $40+ | Listen to this YouTube creator + comedian crack jokes about pop culture and internet trends. 🎤
Saturday
Weekend Market | Sat., Sept. 10 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Columbus Brewing Company, 2555 Harrison Rd. | Free | Shop 70+ local vendors at the final Weekend Market of the year. 🛍
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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The United Way of Central Ohio’s downtown headquarters will undergo a $4 million transformation after securing two buyers for the building. Once finished, the building will become 12 stories tall with 135 apartments + 30,000 sqft of commercial space. 🏗 (Columbus Business First)
Regional
Cedar Point, the popular amusement park in Sandusky, is retiring the Top Thrill Dragster, effective immediately. The design team said they are actively working on a new coaster to replace the 19-year-old ride. 🎢
Opening
Lucky’s Market, an Ohio-based grocery store, is opening a new location in the Victorian Village in the former Giant Eagle on Neil Avenue. Construction is expected to begin in the fall. (Columbus Underground)
Sports
The Buckeyes were without Jaxon Smith-Njigba most of the game last Saturday, but coach Ryan Day said he’ll be back this week. Catch Jaxon on Saturday against Arkansas State at 12 p.m. 🏈 (Eleven Warriors)
Seth Towns, a Harvard graduate who transferred to the Ohio State men’s basketball team in 2020, is medically retiring. Seth, who has been dealing with a back injury since arriving, made headlines in 2020 for his social justice speech. 🏀
Eat
Mikey’s Late Night Slice is taking cheese to ludicrous levels with its mac n’ cheese pizza that’s available this week at all locations. The pizza features four different cheeses on top of mac n’ cheese. 🍕
Drink
It’s only September, but North High Brewing has its eyes set on October — more specifically, Oktoberfest. The local brewery just released its Oktoberfest beer which is available in the taproom, or in grocery stores. 🍺
Ranked
When it comes to the best places to live for adults between 18-25 years old, Columbus is the No. 6 best city in the US. The study tracks affordability, unemployment rates, Gen Z population, and green commuting options. 📈 (New York Times)
Show
Ohio State Murders, a play written by an Ohio State alumni, is hitting Broadway starting in November. The show, created by Adrienne Kennedy, captures her journey as a Black student on OSU’s campus in 1950. 🎭 (NBC4)
Arts
Calling all graphic designers. Six & Main, CBUStoday’s online shop, is looking for freelancers to create local-inspired designs to showcase on exclusive products (think: t-shirts, mugs, tote bags + more). Plus, you’ll get paid. Interested?Send us a message.
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Game
Crossed words
Crossed words: Test your local knowledge with this game
Test your local knowledge with our word game. | Photo by CBUStoday
We’re back with another edition of this local word game — can you solve it again?
The rules are simple: we’ll give you a hint + it’s up to you to guess the mystery place, restaurant, neighborhood, orbusiness. Sounds easy enough, right? Tap the link below to see today’s game and submit your answer to let us know if you got it right.
Hint: Two words, local neighborhood near campus with a Stauf’s Coffee Roasters
THE WRAP
Today’s edition was written by City Editor Mitch.
Editor’s pick: Happy Wednesday, CBUS. I’ve got some friends coming over for the game on Saturday — any tips on where we should get some take out?
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