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Livin La Vida Local

• Median family income: $53,800
• City’s population: 671,247
• Estimated cost to buy a home: $147,959 (prices have increased by 154.4%)
• Average cost of a gallon of gasoline in Ohio: $0.659
• In the news: Easton Town Center hosted a star-studded grand opening + Central Ohians celebrated a warm February when temps hit 74°. This is also the year that Crew Stadium opened (which is now Historic Crew Stadium) — becoming the first soccer-specific stadium in the country.
• Who was performing: Cher made a comeback with her “Do You Believe?” tour at the Polaris Amphitheater, which has since been demolished. The late Jimmy Buffett also played at the former performing center in 1999.

• Flights & Bites | Friday, June 21 | 5-8 p.m. | Market District, 650 N. State St., Westerville | $15 | Enjoy four food and wine pairings as you relax with live music.

• Crunch & Brunch | Saturday, June 22 | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mandrake Rooftop, 810 N. High St., Short North | $0-$50 | Break a sweat with a private rooftop workout, then indulge in a brunch spread.

• The Rooftop Series: June Edition | Sunday, June 23 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Budd Dairy Food Hall, 1086 N. 4th St., Italian Village | $30 | This rooftop summer social event features meditation, a “bootcamp burn,” and giveaways.
• Chalk Rooster Drawing Workshop | Sunday, June 23 | 1-3 p.m. | Harrison Farm, 5278 Berger Rd., Groveport | $40 | Meet animals on the farm and create a rooster masterpiece with all supplies and instructions provided.

• Sabrina Carpenter, chart topping pop star, is coming to Nationwide Arena on Sept. 23. The “Espresso” singer will be touring her new album “Short n’ Sweet,” which is also the title of the tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 28 at 10 a.m.

• The CBUS Soul Sculpture Trail was updated with new artwork thanks to the Greater Columbus Art Council. The trail features numerous sculptures created by African American artists with audio clips + text descriptions. Sign up online to win awards for visiting each spot.

• Mikey’s Late Night Slice is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Wednesday, July 3 at Oddfellow’s Liquor Bar in the Short North. Follow Late Night Slice on Instagram for more announcements on what to expect.

• Taison Chatman, guard on the Ohio State men’s basketball team, suffered a season-ending knee injury on Wednesday. Local reports state he was injured during a summer workout. (Eleven Warriors)

• The NBA Draft is quickly approaching, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are evaluating their options. This includes the 7-ft center from Purdue, Zach Edy. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Cavs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

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