Ohio Stadium to go on a historic run of concerts this week
Ohio Stadium will swap its turf for a stage. | Photo by @Drone.Hero
The stage is set. The Ohio Stadium stage, that is. With four back-to-back shows in The Shoe across the next week, this marks a historic run of concerts for the 101-year-old stadium. Here’s what fans need to know:
🎶 The upcoming shows
From pop to rock to country, a wide range of sounds will hit the stage this week, including:
Morgan Wallen | Friday, Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12 | $175-$600
The transformation of the stadium began yesterday to get concert ready. | Photo provided by Dave Redelberger
💰 The economic impact
In total, concerts at The Shoe brought in $100+ million to central Ohio this summer. These upcoming shows will conclude a full summer of stars taking the stage at Ohio Stadium, including Buckeye Country Superfest with George Strait and Chris Stapleton.
“It’s great to see how Columbus really shows up for live music,” stated Dave Redelberger with Columbus Arena Sports & Entertainment. “This will allow us to keep bringing big acts to central Ohio. We love being able to use Ohio Stadium as a true community asset beyond the football Saturdays.”
🚗 Navigating the busy week ahead
From Friday, Aug. 4 to Saturday, Aug. 12, the Olentangy Trail reroute will be moved east to Tuttle Park Place. Additional roadways near the stadium will close and parking will be limited.
Heavy traffic is anticipated on campus on the days of the concerts starting as early as 1 p.m.
Events
Friday, Aug. 4
Dublin Irish Festival | Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Coffman Park, 5200 Emerald Pwky., Dublin | $0-$30 | Celebrate local culture with food, drinks, and live music at the largest three-day Irish festival in the country.
Saturday, Aug. 5
Farmers Market 2023 | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Liberty Square Plaza, 240 N. Liberty St., Powell | Cost of purchase | Browse a variety of local vendors offering everything from fresh produce to handmade goods.
Sunday, Aug. 6
Sundays in the Park | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 1-4 p.m. | Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch, 96 S. Grant Ave., Downtown | Free | Enjoy food trucks, outdoor games, and live music.
Columbus Singles Cocktail Mixer | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 4-6 p.m. | Pretentious Barrel House, 745 Taylor Ave., Columbus | $7-$50 | This speed dating session is intended for singles in their 30s and 40s.
Monday, Aug. 7
Yoga In The Park | Monday, Aug. 7 | 10-11 a.m. | Rose Run Park, Dublin Granville Rd., New Albany | $64 | The cost covers a four-week series of outdoor yoga for all experience levels.
Playa Bowls Disney Party | Monday, Aug. 7 | 3-5 p.m. | Playa Bowls, 5765 N. Hamilton Rd., New Albany | Free | Enjoy Disney sing-alongs, crafts, and a free smoothie with any purchase.
Columbus Metro Parks released its August events calendar, complete with a movie night showing “Zootopia” and two canoeing adventures on the lake. All events are free and canoes and life jackets are provided.
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Yelp released its list of “Top 100 Midwest Restaurants 2023,” and seven CBUS spots made the list: Hoyo’s Kitchen, Kitchen Social, Scotty’s Cafe, Brassica, Wario’s Beef and Pork, and Agapé Mediterranean. Yelp reviews helped build the comprehensive list.
Development
New Albany Tech Park signed DSV — a Denmark-based logistics company — as its first tenant. The company will build a 1.2 million-sqft building inside the tech park, with construction beginning later this month and reaching completion by December 2024. (Columbus Business First)
Closing
Barrel & Boar Westerville is closing its doors after six years, but other locations in Gahanna, Dublin, and Lancaster will remain open. A new restaurant is slated to take over the space at 8 N. State St. with further details to come. (614now)
Gallery
Did you miss the supermoons? Luckily, Adam Cairns, a photojournalist with The Columbus Dispatch, captured them shining over the Ohio State Fair. Check out these stunning pictures. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Ranked
The bad news? Columbus was ranked the No. 6 worst city in the US for hotels by PlanetWare, a travel site. The good news? We have plenty of Airbnb and VRBO rentals available throughout the city. Browse these unique spots for your next staycation. (PlanetWare)
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