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20 must-see murals around Columbus

Get aligned for the perfect IG post at this Chakra Mural. | Photo by @andrewlivelsberger

Get aligned for the perfect IG at this Chakra Mural. | Photo by @andrewlivelsberger

We all know that CBUS has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about the Columbus Museum of Art. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Columbus itself.

The Capital City is home to a number of meaningful murals. Today, we’re sharing where to find pieces that really paint a picture of our city.

Are You A Life-Force?, 733 N. High St. | By Sally Meier
Find this mural on the side of Bakersfield in the Short North, which is a tribute to a song called “By and By” by the Columbus-based band Caamp. Bonus points: The artwork was done by Sally Meier, mother of Caamp frontman, Taylor Meier.

CBUStoday Short North Mural — This mural was created by Dane Khy, @dane.khy. | Photo via @shortnorthartsdistrict

Short North Summer Spray 2022, Park Street + High Street | By multiple artists
Last summer, the Short North Arts District held its annual Summer Spray where 10 Ohio-based artists were tapped to create murals. All of the murals are now on display.

Spread More Love, 1033 N. High St. | By Bryant Anthony
Spreading more love doesn’t have to be just a Brooklyn thing like B.I.G. said — it can be a Columbus thing, too. That’s the message of this mural full of hearts located in the Short North.

Pride Circles, 1160 N. High St. | By Lisa McLymont
Not all murals have to be on walls — just ask Lisa McLymont who made this street art mural for Stonewall Columbus. The colorful circles each represent parts of the spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community and shows the ripple effects of their combined efforts over the decades.

CBUStoday Love Thy Neighbor mural new 2 — Artist Carly Mitchell said she had one goal for this mural — make people happy. | Photo by Carly Mitchell

Love Thy Neighbor, 1417 W. 5th Ave. | By Carly Mitchell
This mural was recently updated after Hot Chicken Takeover opened inside the former Sweet Carrot space. Carly Mitchell was the original artist for the mural, and she was asked again to update the artwork for HCT.

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Events

Thursday, April 13

Del Close Night | Thursday, April 13 | 7:30 p.m. | The Nest Theatre, 2643 N. High St., Columbus | $10 | Watch a show for ages 16+ featuring long-form improv that is inspired by Second City.
Immersive Disney | Thursday, April 13-Sunday, June 18 | Times vary | 940 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus | $28-$100 | View Disney artwork on larger-than-life scales.

Friday, April 14

Dress Rehearsals | Friday, April 14 | 10 a.m. | Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Downtown | $14 | Snack on donuts with coffee while you listen to the Columbus Symphony prepare for its upcoming concert.
Pink Talking Fish | Friday, April 14 | 7 p.m. | Woodland’s Tavern, 1200 W. 3rd Ave., Grandview | $20 | This combination tribute band plays hits by Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads, and Phish.

Saturday, April 15

Ohio State Football Spring Game | Saturday, April 15 | 12 p.m. | Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Dr., Campus | $7-$30 | This is your first chance to see the Buckeyes in action before the 2023-24 season.
Westerville Art Hop | Saturday, April 15 | 1-5 p.m. | Uptown Westerville | Free | Browse local art galleries, historic buildings, and businesses in the area.

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News Notes

Open

Bubbly Hall, a food + shopping hall in New Albany, is now open at 6065 Central College Rd. While more retail shops and boutiques are expected in the future, the space currently holds local restaurants such as The Pit BBQ Grille, Hoyo’s Kitchen, and Mr. Hummus.
Boston Stoker Coffee opened a new location at 6058 Glick Rd. near the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. The Ohio-based coffee shop will celebrate a grand opening on Friday, April 14, but is still open today for business. (Columbus Business First)

Coming Soon

Maple Street Biscuit Co. is ready to open a second location in Columbus, fresh off the heels of the success of its first location. This new spot will be at 7105 N. High St. in Worthington, with plans to open later this year. In the meantime, the Polaris-area restaurant is currently open from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. every day. (NBC4)

Community

Talk about dedication. In 2016, The Columbus Blue Jackets organization announced it would spend $400,000 to build eight new playgrounds. On Tuesday, that finally came to fruition. The local hockey team and city officials unveiled the new playground at Dodge Park, capping off seven years of work. (ABC6 On Your Side)

Environment

As the Clean Energy Columbus program enters its third year, the city shared updates on how this plan will one day provide 100% clean energy to residents. The program has generated 24 billion kilowatt hours of clean energy, which is the equivalent of removing 2.2 million cars from the road.

Sports

Heads up Buckeye fans — the football team will be without potential starting quarterback Devin Brown this Saturday, April 15 during the Spring Game. Devin underwent minor surgery on a finger on his throwing hand, which will have him resting for the next few weeks. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Columbus Crew midfielder Aidan Morris will be with the soccer club for the foreseeable future after his contract was extended through the 2026 season. The young athlete has spent four years with the Crew + already has scored one goal this season. (10TV)

Watch

One week till showtime

Vegan competition show filmed in Columbus will be streaming in 2023

The eight contestants span from home cooks to private chefs to local restaurant owners. | Photo via Top Vegan

It’s almost time to find out who the top vegan is in Columbus.

“Top Vegan” is a new competition cooking show filmed in Columbus that premieres on Thursday, April 20 on YouTube. Eight chefs will compete for a cash prize, business mentorship, and the title of Top Vegan.

The show was created by Chad Goodwin, owner and co-founder of 4th & State, where he and a handful of local chefs will stand as judges for the competition. Most recently, the show has been releasing updates on how each competitor was selected. Chad took to Instagram in a four-part series that explained the process + we have them all right here. Take a look through the links below to learn more about these competitive vegans:

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Our “How to spend a Saturday morning in CBUS” Instagram reel was so successful, I think I’m going to do another this weekend. Stay tuned for more ways to make the most of your Saturday mornings in the city — it’s the best time to be out in Columbus if you ask me.

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