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Your one-stop love shop 💘

Six & Main is our online store where we show love to local artisans from our sister markets across the nation. | Photo by 6AM City

We’re head over heels for our readers. As we enter the month of love, we want to show our love by helping you choose the sweetest gifts from our online shop, Six & Main, which showcases local artists and small businesses from around the country.

Whether you plan to spend Valentine’s Day with your significant other, friends, or family — or simply by treating yourself — these goods will have you falling in love at first sight.

Taste the love 🍫
Indulge in hand-painted chocolates in this Valentine’s Day 12 Piece Bonbon Gift Box by Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates. Don’t forget to toast to love with a colorful cocktail glass from AlanaKayART, which pairs perfectly with this strawberry lemonade mixer from Simple Times Mixers.

Read the love 💌
Write something sweet to someone special using the “You Make Me Happy” card by Joy Paper Co. If you’re feeling extra smitten, let them know they’re “Quite the Catch.”

Show the love 🎨
No brushes or paint needed for this gift of art. Gift (or keep) this peonies watercolor painting by Kelsey Nichols Art or the “Smiling Faces Beautiful Places” by Dream a little ART SC.

Smell the love 🕯️
Let the mood fill the room with this rosemary sage candle by Resolute Candles, or smell the aroma of Venice with this bellini candle by Wixology Candle Company.

Wear the love ❤️
For the jewelry lovers, check out these heart necklaces from Eleven + Jane. What’s even sweeter? There are matching heart earrings to go with it. If you’d rather don on a love-inspired shirt, this flamingo button-down from Block + Ink is the perfect fit.

There’s more love to go around. Click the button below to explore the entire Valentine’s Day Gift Guide.

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Monday, Jan. 30

Candy Heart Porch Leaner | Monday, Jan. 30 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette Short North, 691 North High St., STE. 101, Columbus | $55 | Create a Valentine’s Day porch leaner that spells “welcome” in candy hearts with supplies and instructions provided.

Tuesday, Jan. 31

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Washington Capitals | Tuesday, Jan. 31 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus | $38-$285

Wednesday, Feb. 1

Hashtag Comedy Presents: Valentine’s Day Sweethearts | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 7 p.m. | Woodlands Tavern, 1200 W. Third Ave., Columbus | $10 | Get a good laugh with this Valentine’s Day-themed improv comedy show.

Thursday, Feb. 2

Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Basketball vs. University of Wisconsin Badgers | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 7 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Columbus | $11-$48

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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6 ways to manage your energy bills this winter

Making these simple changes around your home can reduce your energy use while keeping you and your family warm. | Photo provided by Duke Energy

Seeing higher energy bills in the winter, CBUS? Cold weather can mean more energy use and higher energy bills. Fortunately, there are easy no- and low-cost ways to save energy around the home — and help keep your bill as low as possible (think: replace your air filter regularly for efficient heating).

Want to know more? Duke Energy has answers to the six most asked questions about saving energy during cold weather (hint: it’s easier than you think). ❄️ *

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Weather

38º | Wintry mix | 40% chance of precipitation

Development

Indus Companies, a local development firm, proposed five new buildings at Dublin’s Bridge Park, including a partnership with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants for an eight-story hotel. Renderings are now available for the proposed 6+ acre site. 🏨 (Columbus Underground)

Kids

The Columbus Winter Carnival is Saturday, Feb. 4 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. Kids can enjoy a bounce park, carnival games, meet and greets with special characters, fair food, and a mini merry-go-round. Tickets start at $6. 🎡

Sports

Nationwide Arena will play host to the 2024 US Figure Skating Championships for the first time on Monday, Jan. 22-Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. Previous host markets have generated $15+ million in economic impact. Stay tuned for tickets, which will go on sale this spring. ⛸️
Congratulations to Taylor Mikesell, a guard for the OSU women’s basketball team, who scored her 2,000th career point. Mikesell is electric from behind the three-point line, and is the team’s leading scorer this season. Grab tickets to support her and the Buckeyes again on Wed., Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. 🏀

Wellness

If one of your 2023 goals is to create more time for self care and relaxation, an acupressure mat is a must. The mats are designed to stimulate pressure points to relieve tension, decrease stress levels, and increase circulation. This ProsourceFit full body mat includes neck support.*

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Meet BJ Lieberman 👨‍🍳

Q+A with BJ Lieberman, a James Beard Award semifinalist

“Any restaurant is a team game, but our restaurant is especially collaborative. The whole team is deserving,” said BJ Lieberman. | Photo by @eatchapmans

What’s cookin’, chef? We had the chance to talk with BJ Lieberman, chef at Chapman’s Eat Market + a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Great Lakes.

What was your journey to becoming a professional chef?

I went to culinary school when I was 25 and started working for Sean Brock after he won his James Beard Award. I was a part of opening Husk in Charleston, and that restaurant exploded. Then I moved to DC to help Aaron Silverman open Rose’s Luxury. We opened three restaurants in DC and I realized I was ready to do my own thing. We moved here in 2019 and signed the lease for Chapman’s.

What does this recognition mean to you?

It is really nice to be recognized that we’re doing the right things. This isn’t why we do what we do, this is a side effect. We set out to make good food and create an inclusive environment. If we can be a good restaurant for the greater Columbus area and make people happy, that is all we want.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Hanna.

Editor’s pick: Happy Monday, Columbus. Did you do anything fun over the weekend? I had dinner at one of my favorite pizza places, Paulie Gee’s, and they celebrated seven years of business. 🍕

Missed Friday’s newsletter? Check out these seven must-try local cinnamon rolls.

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Editorial: Mitch Hooper, Hanna Williford, Josh Kranzberg, Emily Shea, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Dayten Rose, Sarah Leonhardt, Katie Smith | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.

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