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Events

Friday, March 24

Harry Potter Trivia Night | Friday, March 24 | 8-11 p.m. | Sotto Terra, 610 Neil Ave., Columbus | $10 | Flex your knowledge of Hogwarts with quiz-style trivia.
They Might Be Giants | Friday, March 24 | 8 p.m. | Columbus Athenaeum, 32 N. 4th St., Columbus | $28 | This band from the 1980s is known for blending alternative rock music with funny lyrics.

Saturday, March 25

Hilliard Kidsfest | Saturday, March 25 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St., Hilliard | This family-friendly morning features an egg hunt, balloon artists, and music.
Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United FC | Saturday, March 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District | $24-$493 | Watch the Crew in the last home game of the month.

Sunday, March 26

The Best of the Worst Cocktail Competition | Sunday, March 26 | 6 p.m. | Denmark, 463 N. High St., Downtown | $25 | Watch Columbus mixologists attempt to improve upon the worst cocktail recipes.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story | Sunday, March 26 | 7-10 p.m. | Southern Theatre, 5115 S. Main St., Downtown | $29-$54 | Listen to all the hits at this tribute show, including “Mrs. Robinson” + “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

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News Notes

Weather

48º | Rain | 90% chance of rain

Civic

Mayor Andrew Ginther announced the LinkUs transit plan will be voted on in the fall 2024 election. This plan would add a multitude of transit updates to the city if approved, including dedicated bus lanes as well as improvements to bike lanes and walkways.

Development

Plans for a six-story apartment building that would replace the Bier Stube were approved by the University Area Commission on Wednesday evening. Next, the 95-unit apartment proposal must gain approval from the University Impact District Review Board before it can be sent to Columbus City Council.

Traffic

One of the first flashing yellow traffic arrows is planned for Cemetery Road at the northbound I-270 ramp. When flashing, cars must yield and check for pedestrians before crossing. Conversely, a solid yellow arrow means stopping and waiting for the light to change.

Biz

Business is boomin’. A total of $1.1 billion worth of industrial sales occurred in Columbus last year, according to data from Commercial Search. This earned the city the No. 18 ranking on the list, and its on par with cities like Nashville + Baltimore. Check out the full report.

Closing

Azia Rug Gallery, which has been open in Polaris for 30+ years, announced it will permanently close at the end of spring. The owners posted on their website to thank the community for the support over the last three decades, and will host large discounts in the coming weeks to clear inventory. (614now)

Edu

The Ohio State University appointed Deanna L. Kroetz as the new College of Pharmacy dean + she will take over the position at the beginning of September. The program is currently ranked No. 7 in the nation, and Deanna aims to improve researching, teaching, and clinical practices for the future.
Does your child dream of being a neurosurgeon? What about a video game designer? Case Western Reserve University’s online courses in neuroscience, engineering, and more can help your high school student explore their future in STEM with dynamic, engaging videos taught by experts in the field.*

Number

$241. That’s the real price of a roundtrip ticket from Boston to Barcelona sold this year via Going — a travel membership that alerts you when flight prices drop. Sign up for a free membership or try an Elite membership for free if you’re interested in business and first class tickets, too.

DYK

Did you know today is the last day to enter our Six & Main Spring Forward Contest? The winner + two of their friends will receive a prize from one of our coffee/tea brand partners. Spring on over to Instagram to learn more.

Watch

Not your average home tour

Take a tour of this Columbus home with celebrities Debby Ryan and Josh Dun. | Screenshot via Architectural Digest

While most celebs flock to LA or NYC, Debby Ryan + Josh Dun call Columbus home.

And their humble Ohio abode is catching the eyes of the world after the couple gave a tour on Architectural Digest’s YouTube channel. The video has racked up 1.5+ million views, with Columbus-native Josh and Debby dishing out stories about the history of the home.

The couple said they couldn’t resist buying this home when it hit the market + they quickly renovated the space to make it their dream home — which apparently includes a bust of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Beyond the busts, the home boasts plenty of fresh amenities, including a boxing ring in the basement complete with a cold-plunge pool on the back patio. There’s also a recording studio on site, affectionately known as the “Boom Boom Room,” where Josh practices drumming for Twenty One Pilots.

The Wrap

Today’s Edition By:
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From the Editor

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