11.21.2023

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38º | Cloudy | 10% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 7:53 a.m. | Sunset 5:23 p.m.

Thankful for CBUS

10 Columbus things we are thankful for this Thanksgiving

Fall is City Editor Mitch’s favorite season in CBUS, too. | Photo via Canva

There sure is a lot to love about our city, and that’s why we are giving you our top 10 things we are thankful for in CBUS.

10.) Patios and rooftop bars

If it’s an outdoor area we can sip drinks in, we are there. That’s why we stopped at The Brass Eye, Jackie O’s on Fourth, and Columbus Brewing Company’s Beer Hall when they each announced openings this year.

9.) Public art

Whether it’s our local talent or new national treasures, Columbus is always a work of art.

8.) Outdoor movies

We are already looking forward to next year’s NightLight 614, with a blanket in one hand and a lawn chair in the other.

The Chakra Mural | Photo by @6drone4 — The Chakra Mural at 492 E. Mound St. | Photo by @6drone4

7.) Saturday mornings

There isn’t a wrong way to spend your weekend mornings, but there is a right way. Luckily, we’ve got that right here.

6.) Local coffee

Sometimes we feel like sitting down at Parable, other times we feel like grabbing a cold brew on-the-go. Regardless — our caffeine is nearly always locally brewed.

5.) Breweries

We can’t get enough of the craft beers that are being concocted all around CBUS. It’s impossible to name just one, so we rely on Experience Columbus to name them all.

4.) Columbus sports

From cheering on the Buckeyes, to keeping up with our professional sports teams — we’re thankful for the chance to get loud at local games.

CBUStoday Huntington Park.png — How can you beat this view for a baseball game? | Photo via Columbus Clippers

3.) The outdoors

Columbus is home to many scenic parks and trails to hike and enjoy nature.

2.) The restaurants

The restaurant scene is always booming, and we’re especially fans of happy hours and Cameron Mitchell Restaurants spots.

1.) Our readers

Thank you so much to all of you who subscribe to the newsletter, follow on social media, read our stories, and everything else in between. Cheers to you.

Events

Tuesday, Nov. 21

Vintage Turkey | Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette, 961 N. High St., Short North | $42 | Craft the perfect looking turkey at this expert-led class with all supplies provided.

Wednesday, Nov. 22

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Chicago Blackhawks | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $70-$325 | Cheer on the Jackets in this showdown against a regional rival.

Thursday, Nov, 23

Flying Feather Four Miler | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Club at Corazon, 7155 Corazon Dr., Dublin | $50 | Lace up your running shoes for this four-mile turkey trot.

Friday, Nov, 24

Ohio State Women’s Volleyball vs. Penn State | Friday, Nov. 24 | 7 p.m. | Covelli Center, 2640 Fred Taylor Dr., Campus | $12-$15 | Root for the Buckeyes as they host one of the top teams in the Big Ten conference.

Saturday, Nov. 25

One Way 2 Vegas | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 7 p.m. | Kafe Kerouac, 2250 N. High St., Campus | $20 | This two-part show starts with stand-up comedy and ends with live music.

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News Notes

Biz

A first-of-its-kind space lab will open on W. Dublin Granville Road near the Ohio State University Airport. This facility will conduct ground research for StarLab, a global space platform planned to be the first continuously crewed, free-flying commercial space station. (NBC4)

Try This

CAPA added a third show for its “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” screening on Jan. 27, 2024. This experience offers the chance to watch the film while the Columbus Symphony performs the soundtrack live.

Concert

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti will perform at the McCoy Center in New Albany on Feb. 25, 2024. Tickets start at $35 and are on sale now.

Eat

Destination Donuts announced it has transitioned into a fully vegan menu with mostly vegan toppings and icings. Don’t worry, though. Owners said most fan favorites were accidentally vegan, so most menu items will stay the same. (614now)

Drink

Planning on getting a bottle for the holidays or OSU game? Be prepared to shell out a few extra bucks, according to the latest data from the Ohio Department of Commerce. Some spirits have risen in price by 40%. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Closing

GXO Logistics Worldwide, a supply chain firm located near central Ohio, is closing its Groveport plant. A total of 192 employees will be laid off on Jan. 15, 2024. (Columbus Business First)

Fact or Fiction

When you use Offerpad, you can have a cash offer in hand in 24 hours. See the answer.*

Shop

Have you heard of the “Target Phenomenon” — why people can’t leave Target without a cartful of goodies? Brad’s Deals explains 11 reasons to love Target.*

Community

Isn’t it iconic?

13 iconic landmarks you can’t miss in Columbus

The downtown bridges are staple landmarks in CBUS. | Photo by @djgonzownci

We’ve all been there: Someone’s trying to give you directions by describing 10 lefts, 20 rights, and a jumble of cardinal directions. Isn’t it easier to just point out a landmark?

That’s exactly what we’re doing. We have 13 of the most recognizable Columbus landmarks — from the Wonder Bread sign to the downtown bridges. Not only are these local icons easy to remember, but they’ll also get you where you need to go in a jiffy.

Lazarus Building

Address: 141 S. High St.
Nearby: Columbus Commons

If you have lived in Columbus for 50+ years, this area looks much different nowadays. While it now houses restaurants and pharmacies, this used to be the premiere department store downtown, offering both jobs for those in the area + a one-stop-shop for local families. Shoot us an email if you still remember the eye-grabbing holiday displays.

12 more local landmarks

The Buy

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Answered

What movies or shows reference Columbus?

“I recently watched a movie/mini series on Apple TV called, “The Crowded Room”, starring Tom Holland. It is also based on the life of Ohio’s Billy Milligan and was an excellent film. I highly recommend it!” — reader N. Lykens

“Don’t miss: ‘They, Them, Us.’” — reader Kristan T.

“1969’s ‘Goodbye, Columbus.’” — reader Deborah S.

9 movies and TV shows that reference Columbus

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Mitch

From the editor

We’re nearing the end of November, so you know what that means: Event planning time. Send me the best events in December, and we’ll highlight as many as we can in a future story.

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