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🎁 Gifts that keep on giving

Give the gift of a Columbus experience
Candle making with Penn & Beech | Photo via @pennandbeech
Give the gift of candle making at Penn & Beech. | Photo via @pennandbeech
If you’re looking to give the gift of an experience this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. Check out these Columbus activities and events that are sure to unwrap some excitement.

Candle making

Do you know what’s better than gifting a candle? Giving someone a gift card to Penn & Beech so they can custom make their own candle. There are locations in the Short North, Worthington, and Grandview. We checked it out for ourselves — here’s how it works.

DIY crafting

Make a reservation for you and a friend at Makers Social in Franklinton to create a project ranging from jewelry to home decor. Watch our experience at the craft bar to see how the process works.

Makers Social | Photo courtesy of Jessica Akers

Cocktails, wine, and bourbon are available at the craft bar. | Photo by CBUStoday

Concerts

Whether your loved ones love Nicki Minaj or Tim McGraw, there’s an upcoming concert to choose from — so you can treat them to a ticket. Pro tip: Keep checking back as we update our concert list with new announcements.

Spa day

Nothing says “I’m thinking of you” like a spa day. Spoil someone special with a massage or facial at the following spots:
Mad River Mountain

Mad River Mountain is open for the season. | Photo by @skimadriver

Outdoor fun

If you’re shopping for someone who enjoys being active, here are some great options for this winter:
Bonus: Making sure your loved ones stay in the loop by telling them about our daily newsletter also counts as a great gift... at least in our books.
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Events
Monday, Dec. 18
  • Ohio State Women’s Basketball vs. UCLA | Monday, Dec. 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Columbus | $10-$19 | The Buckeyes aim to secure their 10th straight win.
  • Holiday Crafts | Monday, Dec. 18 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | BrewDog Franklinton, 463 W. Town St., Columbus | $43 | Make a Christmas tree or other landscape resin picture with materials and instructions provided.
Tuesday, Dec. 19
  • Sound Bath | Tuesday, Dec. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Kindred Collective, 2068 Stringtown Rd., Grove City | $11 | Enjoy guided meditation with crystal bowls aimed towards deep relaxation.
Wednesday, Dec. 20
  • Bourbon & Bingo | Wednesday, Dec. 20 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Random Precision Brewing Company, 2365 W. Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus | Sample five pours of rare bourbons and stick around for bingo.
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News Notes
Opening
  • Mikey’s Late Night Slice is opening a new location at 1839 Pearl St. near OSU’s campus. The New York-style pizza shop will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily, making it a great late night option for college students. (NBC4)
Show
  • The Broadway Diner — a 90-minute musical with songs from classics like “Mama Mia” and “The Lion King” — is coming to Bristol Republic (1124 N. High St.) on February 25 + March 24, 2024. Tickets are on sale now.
Number
  • 24,000. That’s how many contracted hotel rooms are booked for the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s 2024 General Conference. The conference will be at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and the Hilton Columbus Downtown in August 2024. This is both the largest national conference and hotel block to date for Columbus. (Columbus Business First)
Regional
  • Testing is underway for the Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point, which will be the fastest, tallest triple-launch coaster in the world. Tests have been successful, and the coaster should be open to the public on May 4, 2024. (10TV)
Watch
  • We visited the Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo this week. Not only is it filled with LED light displays and holiday music, but we got to say hello to some animals as well. Watch our experience.
Correction
  • The Columbus Zoo will still welcome a new elephant, but it will just be Raja, the 31-year-old male. Jade, the pregnant female elephant, will stay in Saint Louis to start a new family.
 
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🖥️ Let me google it

Top Google searches from Columbus, Ohio in 2023
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City Editor Hanna had her fair share of local Google searches this year. | Photo by CBUStoday
Google released its Local Year in Search 2023, so we reviewed what the people of Columbus were searching most on Google this year. Let’s break it down.

Do we have some Swifies in CBUS? “The Eras Tour” was the top tour search in the area. It was followed by “It’s All a Blur Tour,” which Drake canceled twice in 2023. Don’t worry, he’s coming to the Schottenstein Center for two shows on February 20 + February 21, 2024.

Were we scouting some competition for the Crew? CBUS was the only place in the country with Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami as a top trending search.

The top “near me” search was “air quality near me” — it was a hazy summer.

Columbusites were also looking for “pedicures near me” — if this was you, browse our guide to spending a self-care day in the city.

What searches did you contribute to? Let us know.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
It’s hard to believe Christmas is just one week away. I’ve had the best time exploring holiday lights around the city, from the Columbus Commons to the Conservatory to Easton. Any last-minute stops I should make? Let me know.
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