Plus, a proposed 15-story building would be tallest in Short North.
Out of this world 💫
The 2023 celestial calendar for Columbus, OH
There will be plenty of action in the night sky this year. | Photo via Pexels
Calling all stargazers. We’ve put together a handy guide of this year’s celestial events so you won’t miss a thing. Grab your calendar, mark down these dates, and start planning your 2023 night sky viewing adventures.
💫 Meteor showers
If you missed the Quadrantid meteor shower on January 3 and 4, fear not — there will be plenty more showers to catch this year. Here’s a rundown of what to expect:
Lyrids: April 22-23
Eta Aquarids: May 6-7
Delta Aquarids: July 28-29
Alpha Capricornids: July 30-31
Perseids: August 12-13
Draconids: October 7
Orionids: October 21-22
Southern Taurids: November 4-5
Northern Taurids: November 11-12
Leonids: November 17-18
Geminids: December 13-14
Ursids: December 21-22
🌕 Full moons and supermoons
It may technically be the Year of the Water Rabbit, but it’s also the moon’s year to shine. While most years there are 12 full moons, 2023 will welcome 13 (two will occur in August). Here’s the full list, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
February 5: Snow moon
March 7: Worm moon
April 6: Pink moon
May 5: Flower moon
June 3: Strawberry moon
July 3: Buck moon
August 1: Sturgeon moon
August 30: Blue moon
September. 29: Harvest moon
October 28: Hunter’s moon
November 27: Beaver moon
December 26: Cold moon
📍 Where to go
When choosing a spot to view celestial events, aim for a location that is away from man-made light. Here are some spots that we suggest:
“We Go Together Like” Art Exhibition | Friday, Jan. 20-Saturday, Feb. 25 | 12-5 p.m. | Blockfort Gallery, 162 N. Sixth St., Columbus | Free | Explore this new art gallery that pairs local writers + artists together to highlight each others work.
The Flaming Candle, Winter Edition | Friday, Jan. 20 | 6 p.m. + 8 p.m. | The Chandler, 4048 Broadway, Grove City | $35–$62 | Make your own candle from 80+ scents at this theatrical-themed event with special effect lighting, fog, and “magical potions.”
Raise A Racket | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 4-10:30 p.m. | Elysium Tennis, 7637 Commerce Pl., Plain City | $70-$125 | Enjoy tennis, pickleball, food, and live music to support awareness of cervical cancer.
Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 2 p.m. | Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Columbus | $30.50-$88.50 | Listen to a live performance from the Columbus Symphony with pieces created by world renowned composers.
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The Wood Companies is proposing a 15-story building W. Hubbard Avenue and N. High Street. The building would be the tallest in the Short North and include 70 apartments, parking, and retail space. Plans for the project will be presented to the Victorian Village Commission on Wednesday, Feb. 8. 🏢 (The Columbus Dispatch)
Eat
Don’t forget, Restaurant Week is Monday, Jan. 23-Saturday Jan. 28 and 100+ local restaurants will offer three-course meals ranging from $15-$50. Specialty menus will be available for this week only + carry out will be available at select spots as well. 🍽️ (614now)
Sports
The OSU footballspring game will be on Saturday, April 15 at 12 p.m. in Ohio Stadium. Tickets, which start at $7, will go on sale Friday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. + parking is free. This will be the first chance for fans to see quarterbacks Kyle McCord and Devin Brown in action before the 2023 season. 🏈
Active
The Ohio State 4 Miler, a four mile running or walking race, is on Sunday, April 16 at 10 a.m. The race, which is the biggest four-mile race in the country, starts at Tuttle Park Place and Ives Drive and finishes at the 50-yard line inside Ohio Stadium. Register now. 🏃
Plan Ahead
Save the dates. Columbus Fashion Week has been announced for Saturday, Sept. 23-Saturday, Sept. 30. As a program from the Columbus Fashion Council, the week will feature runway shows, programs, and the work of emerging fashion designers. 👗
DYK
Did you knowKim Kardashian was in Columbus yesterday? The reality star sat on a panel discussing the Bucyrus case of Kevin Keith for OSU’s chapter of the Ohio Innocence Project. Kim is currently in law school and focuses on wrongful convictions. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Asked
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DRINK
Flavors from across the globe 🍸
Watershed Kitchen + Bar released a new cocktail menu
The atmosphere in Watershed is intimate with dim, candlelit lighting. | Photo by CBUStoday
The menu is broken down by different countries and regions, and the drinks on each page represent flavors and ingredients from that place. Here’s what we tried:
Piri Piri Spritz — This light and sweet drink was on the Africa page, and was made with rosé wine, Prosecco, lemon sherbert, sour piri piri plum shrub, and Cocchi Americano Bianoco.
Guayaba Cobbler — On the Mexico page, this creamy drink was made with Reposado tequila, Amaro Nonino, rhum agricole, and a nectar blend made of lime, cream, vanilla, guava, pineapple, and passion fruit.
Yamaneko — With a hint of spice, this drink on Japan’s page featured Watershed Bourbon Barrel Aged Four Peel Gin, lime, ginger wasabi shrub, Calpico, Galliano, and dry vermouth.
Editor’s pick: TGIF, Columbus. This is a busy weekend for me as I’ll be covering Ohio State men’s basketball and men’s volleyball on tomorrow. If you need plans — basketball starts at 2 p.m. + volleyball starts at 7 p.m. with free parking and admission.
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