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Summer Spray 2022 murals now complete in the Short North in Columbus, Ohio
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Find free parking at Goodale Park to quickly walk to the murals. | Photo via @shortnorthartsdistrict, mural by @pierce_davis
After months of hard work + crushing cans of spray paint, the Summer Spray 2022 murals in the Short North are complete.

Through the efforts of 10 local artists, 10 new murals have popped up in the local arts district all along a 1,300-sqft wall on W. Goodale Street near N. High Street. While some artists were born in Columbus, others now live here, or call the Buckeye state home.

Most recently, Columbus-based artist Stephen Davis finished his mural with a powerful social message. Stephen, who attended the SACI Institute of Art in Florence, Italy, painted a Black hand coming together with a white hand to create a heart over the city’s skyline.

CBUStoday Catherine Kaleel

Colorful characters join the previous muralist in this painting from Catherine Niemeh Kaleel. | Photo via @shortnorthartsdistrict

Others, like Catherine Niemeh Kaleel, were more meta with their approach. The Clintonville-based creator used a bright yellow backdrop and added a depiction of the previous artist working on his mural. (Here’s his psychedelic mural, too.)

Want to see the full wall? The Short North Arts District plans to unveil it on its Instagram page soon so stay tuned for updates on social media. There’s also been plenty of updates shared along the way, including these highlights:
If you’re like us and can’t wait, all 10 murals are on display now in the Short North.
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Today
  • Diálogos | Thu., Oct. 13 - Sat., Nov. 19 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus | $3.00 - $22.00 | The exhibition will feature works by seven local Latinx artists representing Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico and the United States.
Friday, October 14
Saturday, October 15
  • Halloween Drag Brunch | Sat., Oct. 15 | 12:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Taft’s Brewpourium Columbus, 440 W Broad St. , Columbus | $20.00 | Scarlett Moon is hosting alongside her queens with dancing, lip syncing, games and more during this interactive event.
  • Halloween Hop | Sat., Oct. 15 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Graves Hall on OSU’s Campus, 333 W 10th Ave, Columbus | Free | This sensory-friendly event includes activities like an interactive musician, crafts, character meet & greets, quiet room and two trick-or-treat room with edible and non-edible treats. 👻
  • Urban Scrawl | Sat., Oct. 15 | Wild Goose Creative, 2491 Summit Street, Columbus | View new murals + stop in 400 West Rich to browse local artists selling their work. 🖼
Sunday, October 16
  • Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic | Sun., Oct. 16 | 2 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, Columbus | $11.25 - $80.00 | Kids under 14-years-old are invited to wear a costume and watch characters from Sesame Street including Elmo.

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Weather
  • 62º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Development
  • Gahanna City Council considered two proposals that would bring two multifamily apartments capable of housing a total of 550 units along Morse Road. Council will meet again on Mon., Oct. 17 for another reading + vote. (Columbus Business First)
Opening
  • Roll On In, a chain restaurant that puts a modern twist on sushi such as a sushi burrito, is planning to open two Columbus locations. The first one, located at 8325 N. High St., is planned to open in November while the second one, on 5792 N. Hamilton Rd., will open next year. 🍣 (614now)
Community

  • Columbus Recreation & Parks officially began working on the Olentangy Trail + is seeking community input on how construction could impact the surrounding environment. Planning on riding the Olentangy Trail? Use this alternative route map. 🚲
State
  • Early voting for the November general election is now underway. Voters have until Tues., Nov. 2 to cast their votes via mail or in-person. Find your polling location using this online locator. 🗳
Try This
  • Pop-up Pickers Club + Bizarre Market are collaborating this weekend for the Monster Mash Market. Throw on your best costume and shop 50+ vendors, or compete in the pumpkin carving and decorating contest. 🎃
Drink
  • When it comes to fall drinks, the new espresso martini at Lumin Columbus is worth trying. Don’t believe us? Ask Forbes, who featured it as one of 21 different drinks that are a must-try this season. (Forbes)
Watch
  • Grandview Theater & Drafthouse wants to make it a spooky October with its lineup of late night horror movies each weekend. Watch “The Poltergeist” on Sat. Oct. 15-Sun., Oct. 16, or “The Thing” on Sat., Oct. 21-Sun., Oct. 22. 🎥
Award
  • Congrats to Andrew Levitt, famously known as Nina West, who was the winner of this year’s Raymond J. Hanley Award. This award is given to a performer who has consistently shown achievements for at least five years. 🏆 (The Columbus Dispatch)
Health
  • The Wexner Medical Center will host a community day on Sat., Oct. 15 at 543 Taylor Ave. from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The mobile clinic will offer flu shots + COVID boosters for free. (ABC6 On Your Side)
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How Columbus + Ohio are emerging in the tech scene
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A total of $23.5 billion has been invested into the tech sector in Ohio this year. | Photo via City of Columbus - City Hall Facebook
If anyone tells you that Ohio is just corn fields, they aren’t paying attention.

In 2022, Columbus + Ohio at-large has boomed into the technology scene with billions of dollars being invested in the state. Just this week, Honda announced a $3.5 billion plant in Fayette County to focus on batteries for electric vehicles. This announcement also means three Ohio Honda plants will receive updates to focus on electric batteries.

And in New Albany, Intel has already broken ground on its $20 billion semiconductor factories.

Through these two announcements, estimates show 12,200+ tech-related jobs will be popping up in the Buckeye State in the coming years. This includes construction workers on the new buildings + expert researchers.

But that’s not all. Did you know there are currently 30 data centers in Ohio, including Amazon + Facebook in New Albany? When we say, “Find it here,” we mean it.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by City Editor Mitch.

Editor’s pick: As a horror movie fan, this most searched horror movies by state list from Get Wind Stream immediately caught my eye. “Candyman” by Jordan Peele took the top spot in Ohio + it’s also on the top of my “must watch” list because I haven’t seen it yet.

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