03.18.2024

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5 Columbus breweries for watching the NCAA Tournament

Jackie O’s will be celebrating its 18th year anniversary during the basketball games. | Photo via @jackieoscolumbus

The 2024 NCAA Tournament tips off on Thursday, March 21, and these local breweries are offering a spot to sip and spectate.

What makes a good brewery for watching basketball? In our opinion, there’s a winning formula: Ample seating, good food, strong drinks, and plenty of TVs. These spots are known for being busy throughout the day, so get there early and prepare to watch the demise of your bracket with a beer in hand.

Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall, 200 Kelton Ave.

This 13,000-sqft taproom offers multiple rooms, a patio, 24 taps of craft beer, and a full food menu. Keep things classic with chips and queso during the games, or pair an IPA with a cacio e pepe pizza.

CBUStoday (58).png — Sip a brew by the fire pit at CBC Beer Hall. | Photo via @cbcbeerhall

Endeavor Brewing and Spirits, 909 W. 5th Ave.

In addition to light and crushable beers like the Alpacalypse Pilsner, this brewery doubles as a distillery. Try locally made spirits, such as vodka, gin, and rum in craft cocktails.

Jackie O’s On Fourth, 171 N. 4th St.

This is one of the newest bars in downtown, and it offers a two-story patio — if the weather is permitting. Either way, the Athens-born brewery offers craft beer + it collaborates with “Goood Friends” for Midwest-style takeout food.

CBUStoday Land Grant movies.png — Land-Grant is known for using its blow-up screen for sporting events and movies. | Photo via Land-Grant Brewing Co.

Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St.

Whether you are bellying up to the bar, sitting by the fire on the patio, or on a bench in the beer garden, there’s no bad seat here. Plus, treat yourself to a freshly smoked pulled pork sandwich from Ray Ray’s Hot Pit, the permanent food truck on site.

Taft’s Brewpourium, 440 W. Broad St.

We are firm believers that pizza can cure all busted bracket blues — especially a New Haven-style slice from Taft’s. It’s better known as “apizza” at the brewery, and all variations pair nicely with a light and refreshing Cold Boy Lager.

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Events

Monday, March 18

Black Light Moon Glow | Monday, March 18 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette, 691 N. High St., Ste. 101, Short North | $39 | Learn how to create a neon-glowing moon using glow-in-the-dark paints at this expert-led class.

Tuesday, March 19

GROUPLOVE | Tuesday, March 19 | 7 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave., Arena District | $35-$75 | Spend an evening with this alternative indie band with 8+ million monthly listeners on Spotify.

Wednesday, March 20

Columbus Fury vs. Grand Rapids | Wednesday, March 20 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $25-$150 | Cheer on the city’s professional volleyball game in a showdown against the Rise.
Spring Break Comedy Show | Wednesday, March 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Ctr., Easton | $32-$42 | Laugh along with a variety of stand-up comedians, including headliner Ro Tha Realest.

Thursday, March 21

Cocktails at the Conservatory: Pajama Party | Thursday, March 21 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Downtown | $30-$35 | Wear your coziest pajamas while you sip and stroll through the botanical gardens at a 21+ event.

Friday, March 22

Olivia Rodrigo | Friday, March 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $50-$200 | Jam out with this pop star known for chart-topping hits like, “Good 4 U” and “deja vu.”

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News Notes

Cause

The United Way of Logan County’s Indian Lake Tornado Relief Fund is accpeting donations to support families who were directly impacted last week. These funds will be used to address both short- and long-term needs.

Eat

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams will release four solar eclipse-flavored variations on Thursday, March 28. They are: Cosmic Bloom, Nebula Berry, Purple Star Born, and Supermoon. The first three are brand new flavors, while Supermoon is a returning fan favorite. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Sports

Ohio State men’s basketball named Jake Diebler as its new head coach, making him the 15th coach in Buckeye basketball history. Diebler, who was previously serving as interim coach, signed a five-year contract. Congrats, coach.

Concert

Amos Lee, a singer-songwriter known for his folk music, is coming to the Southern Theatre on Saturday, July 6. Tickets start at $39 and are now on sale.

Sports

After a run in the Big Ten Tournament, the Ohio State men’s basketball team did not make the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The Buckeyes finished the season with 20+ wins.

Listen

In case you missed it, the Cleveland Browns have been busy with defensive additions this offseason. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Browns with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

History

✈️ Time flies

Fly through the history of the Columbus Airport with this photo archive

Port Columbus in 1960, seven years after the tower was constructed. | Photo provided by Columbus Regional Airport Authority

We’re flying into the Columbus Airport’s history the best way we know how: through photos.

The first flight at Port Columbus took place on July 8, 1929,f where thousands of Columbusites watched two Ford motors lift off into the sky. In one year of operation, 11,000+ passengers flew to and from CBUS.

Fast forward to the 1950s, and Columbus was taking off as an airport. This includes expanding a runway from 4,500 ft to 8,000 ft + building the iconic watch tower. Kudos to the original builders, too — this tower lasted until 2004.

But we’re just getting started. Tap the link below to read more about how the airport added international flights + all the various million dollar investments.

50+ years of history and more photos

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