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There’s a perfect present for every mom

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: presents for every mom
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Every mom deserves a special gift from our Mother’s Day Gift Guide. | Graphic provided by 6AM City
This year, instead of grabbing a last-minute present from the store, why not get the mom figure in your life a gift that is truly unique?

To help you out, we’ve created a gift guide featuring items from our online store, Six & Main, as well as products we love from other popular brands.

Moms are important to us all year, but Mother’s Day is when we can really show how special they truly are to us. From presents for the food and beverage fan to the art collector, let this gift guide lead you to the perfect present.

The outdoor enthusiast
The art collector
  • Add to mom’s art collection with pieces featuring dramatic skies, panoramic mountain vistas, and small-town area street scenes by Jeff Pittman Art.
  • For coastal vibes, explore colorful artwork by Dream a little ART SC.
  • If the walls are already full of beautiful art, fear not. This modern ceramic vase is the perfect decorative accent. Bonus: this vibrant coffee table book is chock-full of exquisite scenes from Mykonos.
The fashion lover
While this list is a great way to start shopping for mom, we’re working to grow our store, Six and Main, and would love to add more local vendors. If you know any local brands we should be promoting, let us know.

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Events
Thursday, April 27
  • Clear Sky Infusion Tap Takeover | Thursday, April 27-Saturday, April 29 | Times vary | Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, 215 N. 4th St., Downtown | Free | Sip on nine different variations of this beer, such as watermelon, coffee, or coconut.
  • Breaking the Mold: A Survey of Women’s Work | Thursday, April 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Kings Art Complex, 835 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus | Free | View the works of local artists Chantal Stone, Shelbi Toone, Nora Musu, and Aminah Robinson.
Friday, April 28
  • “Game of Thrones” Trivia Night | Friday, April 28 | 8-10 p.m. | Sotto Terra, 610 Neil Ave., Columbus | $15 | Grab your friends + compete for prizes at this 21+ night of quiz-style trivia.
Saturday, April 29
  • Art of Yoga | Saturday, April 29 | 10-11 a.m. | Wild Goose Creative, 2491 Summit St., Columbus | $5-$10 | Kick start your weekend with this relaxing + inspiring yoga class.
  • 2nd Annual Drag Brunch | Saturday, April 29 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | Donations accepted | Proceeds from your beer + food purchases support Kaleidoscope Youth Center.
  • Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami | Saturday, April 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District | $24-$493 | Cheer on the Crew during the last home game of April.
Sunday, April 30
  • Sneaker Freaks | Sunday, April 30 | 1-6 p.m. | Ohio State Fairgrounds, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus | $10-$325 | Buy, sell, and trade high-end sneakers with other collectors + resellers.
100+ more events
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News Notes
Eat
  • NightLight 614 announced the lineup of food trucks for the 2023 season of outdoor movies at Genoa Park. The local trucks include Tortilla, Hai Poké, Donna’s Delicious Dozen, and Dirty Frank’s. The list of films hasn’t been released yet, so stay tuned.
Open
  • The Kee, a new downtown event space at 225 Neilson St., held a soft opening yesterday. The 33,000-sqft venue will host a grand opening celebration throughout the weekend, with the festivities running from Friday, April 28-Saturday, April 29. (Columbus Underground)
Coming Soon
  • Apt B, a new speakeasy concept from the owner of Bodega, is coming this summer to the Short North. The bar will be inside a former 750-sqft apartment at 1044 N. High St., which is attached to Bodega + currently being renovated.
Development
  • A 132-unit building is being proposed for 267 E. Spring St. with developers aiming for a late 2023 or early 2024 groundbreaking. The project received positive feedback from the Columbus Downtown Commission during their meeting this week + developers are now focused on financing it. (Columbus Business First)
Biz
  • Allbirds, an eco-friendly footwear company, will open its first Ohio location at Easton Town Center on Thursday, May 11. The sustainable shoe store will be located at 4200 The Strand + offers a variety of styles for both men and women. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Theater
  • There’s no business like show business + BalletMet is back in Columbus to prove that for its 46th season. For 2023-2024, the ballet company will feature a variety of performances including “Romeo & Juliet,” “Alice,” and “The Nutcracker.” (NBC4)
Try This
  • BrewDog Franklinton wants to help you tie the knot by hosting wedding ceremonies on Saturday, May 13. Couples can book 30-minute sessions, complete with an officiant, photographers, and a celebratory BrewDog beer. The ceremonies will run from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. + you can book your slot online.
  • Get in Columbus: We’re taking an archaeology trip to ancient Egypt. “TUTANKHAMUN: His Tomb and Treasures” is now on display at COSI, and we just had to dig in (see what we did there?) and see it for ourselves.*
Biz

📈 Downtown is on the rebound

Studies show downtown is thriving compared to other major metros
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Our events page makes it easy to find happenings on the go. | Photo via Canva
Business is booming for downtown Columbus — just look at these two global studies.

Thanks to a Reddit thread by u/NextLevelCBUS on r/Columbus, we found downtown is one of the top major metropolitan cities rebounding from the pandemic. A study from the University of Toronto shows downtown Columbus is ranked No. 4 in the US, with a recovery value of 104%. For comparison, Cincinnati has a 63% recovery rate and Cleveland is even lower at 44%.

These stats also align with the original theme of the thread — downtown cell phone activity. This study shows cell phone activity in downtown Columbus is at 93% of pre-pandemic rates, while downtown Cleveland is at 36%. Similarly, Cincinnati is in the middle of the two Ohio cities, with a score of 57%.
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Mitch
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