Spread some local love 🎁

The local gifts your loved ones will love

City Editor Hanna stopped in and made the the serving tray and golf ball markers at Makers Social. | Photo by @thecbustoday

If you’re making a list and checking it twice to find gifts for your loved ones this holiday season, we can help. Whether you want to make your own gift, find a fashionable item, or keep the Buckeye spirit alive, there are plenty of local options.

A DIY gift 🔨

We shared some holiday crafts to try this month, which would all make great gifts. But did you know Columbus also has a DIY craft bar with countless crafting options? Makers Social provides all the supplies and instructions you need to choose a craft from the project menu, which ranges from pet accessories to home decor to jewelry.

Pro tip: There’s a cocktail menu available, so you can grab a drink while you DIY.

beanie — The TENSPACE x Love Your Melon experience is located at 930 N. High St. in the Short North. | Photo by @tenspace

A fashionable gift 🧢

In addition to shopping at local clothing boutiques like Jolie Occasions, Vamp, and THREAD, TENSPACE’s current exhibit also offers the chance to curate the perfect winter accessory for a loved one. The Love Your Melon experience is running through Friday, Dec. 23 and allows you to make your own beanie and choose the color + puffs to go on top.

Bonus: You’ll be buying a beanie for a cause. Love Your Melon donates 50% of its net profits to nonprofit organizations that support fighting pediatric cancer.

A Buckeye gift 🌰

If you know someone who goes nuts for the Bucks, we suggest shopping at The Buckeye Corner. This ultimate OSU shop has five locations in Columbus, including at Easton and Polaris. Shop for yard flags, tailgating gear, clothing and accessories, picture frames, or tote bags for the biggest Buckeye fan you know.

Pro tip: If you’re feeling really generous, pitch in for a trip to the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on New Year’s Eve.

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Friday, Dec. 9

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Calgary Flames | Friday, Dec. 9 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus | $48-$295
Conservatory Aglow | Friday, Dec. 9 | 5-9 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus | $0-$25 | Walk through holiday displays and lights like rainbow tunnels and life-sized gingerbread houses.

Saturday, Dec. 10

The Market at Rickenbacker Woods | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Captain Eddie Rickenbacker House, 1334 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus | Free | Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience with 40+ vendors for clothing, home decor, self care items, and baked goods.
6th Annual 12 Bars of Christmas Crawl® | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 12-8 p.m. | Park Street Cantina, 491 Park St., Columbus | $16-$18 | Tickets include holiday goodies, drink discounts, and food specials at participating bars.

Sunday, Dec. 11

Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs. Michigan State University Spartans | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 4 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Columbus | $15
Wolf’s Ridge Brewing’s Holiday Wonderland Market at Understory | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 11:10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Understory, 2571 Neil Ave., Columbus | Free | Shop from 40 local makers and artists with a mobile bar available.

We have a calendar filled with events and 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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Weather

46º | Scattered showers | 40% chance of rain

Coming Soon

Maker Kitchens, which offers rentable kitchen spaces, is opening its first Midwest location at 2864 High St. in Clintonville. Dubbed “High St. Kitchens,” the spot will have 20 different rentable kitchens and is expected to open in January. 🍽️ (614now)

Concert

Morgan Wallen’s Ohio Stadium concert on Saturday, Aug. 12 sold out in a day, so the country superstar added a second Ohio Stadium show for Friday, Aug. 11. Fans who were waitlisted for the previous show should receive a text today for a verified fan sale. 🎵
Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard with special guest Alice Cooper are coming to Ohio Stadium on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2023 for their world tour. Tickets to see the rock legends go on sale today at 10 a.m. 🎶

Sports

OSU women’s volleyball is heading to the Elite 8 for the first time since 2004 after a four set victory against Minnesota yesterday. The Buckeyes will face Texas tomorrow at 6 p.m. for a chance to make it to the Final Four. 🏐
Sports betting will be legal in Ohio starting Sunday, Jan. 1, and local businesses like Zeno’s, Varsity Club, and Woodlands Backyard are already approved with licenses for sports betting kiosks. Limitations to the betting kiosks will be in place, including a maximum weekly spend of $700 per person. 🎰 (Columbus Business First)

Community

After a June storm that resulted in AEP shutting off power for 169,000 Columbus residents, the electric power company has used “advanced laser aerial evaluation and expanded visual inspection of the transmission lines delivering power into Columbus.” This should ensure future storms won’t drastically affect customers. (Columbus Business First)

Shop

The perfect gift doesn’t exi — meet our local makers gift guide. Browse unique, handmade gifts crafted right here in Columbus by sellers on Etsy. We’re talking high-quality gold hoop earrings, monogrammed wind chimes, and custom portrait illustrations. Get shopping. 🛍️
Wanna gift outside the box this year? Opt for an experiential gift from Uncommon Goods. From monthly gift subscriptions (like this Game of the Month Subscription) to hands-on classes taught by expert instructors (like a Raindrop Cake Class or Paint Your Pet Class), there’s something for everyone on your list.*

Stat

Of all the challenges people have faced in 2022, 43% of buyers said finding a home that best suits their needs was the toughest challenge.*

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Consider Columbus squeaky clean 🧼

Columbus ranks No. 43 cleanest city in the US

For the study, InsureMyTrip examined data on the percentage of electric vehicles sold within Washington. | Photo via Unsplash

Here’s some fresh news. Columbus was ranked the No. 43 cleanest city in the US by InsureMyTrip.

The travel insurance comparison site looked at government and consumer data sets, comparing data on hand sanitizer demand, restaurant cleanliness, recycling collector quantity, garbage disposal satisfaction, electric vehicle market share, and particulate matter pollution to reach its findings.

InsureMyTrip then standardized the data and gave each city a score between 0 and 10, with 0 being the worst and 10 being the best — except for particulate matter pollution, where 10 represents the least polluted. Here’s how Columbus scored:

Hand sanitizer demand: 1.01
Restaurant cleanliness: No data available
Recycling collector quantity: 1.15
Garbage disposal satisfaction: 8.71
Electric vehicle market share: 0.52
Particulate matter pollution: 6.58

Columbus’s overall score was 3.59. San Diego (No. 2), Tampa (No. 4), and Raleigh (No. 15) were also featured on the list.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Hanna.

Editor’s pick: I finally had the chance to try Agave & Rye this week + I will definitely be going back. My friends and I shared the dip trio to start with queso, guac, and salsa. For tacos, I ordered The Plain Jane and The Bees Knees, both of which were so delicious. I drank the Bourbon Peach Punch, which I also recommend. 🌮

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Check out these local real estate predictions for 2023.

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