The Easton fountain will be turned pink for Valentine’s Day. | Photo by CBUStoday
Hanna, here. I put together some of my favorite videos of Columbus into my own love letter to the city. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’m looking to recreate it with some of the places you love as well.
I added clips of the Columbus Commons and Scioto Mile, sporting venues, Easton Town Center, and the Columbus Zoo — all places that scream CBUS. Plus, no love letter is complete in my book without a good skyline view from a rooftop, and that’s where Goodale Station came into play.
I want to know what you would include in your love letter to CBUS. What are the spots that are special to you? Let us know, and we’ll share your responses in an upcoming newsletter.
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What do you love most about Columbus?
A. The diverse food scene B. Arts and culture C. College and professional sports D. Live entertainment, concerts, and shows E. Outdoor parks and trails F. Other
Friday, Jan. 31 Beethoven’s “Eroica” | 10 a.m. | Ohio Theatre | $21 | Tickets include coffee and donuts while you listen to the Columbus Symphony rehearse for their weekend performances.
Dance After Dark: Rhinestone Rodeo | 9-11 p.m. | The Gardens at Jorgensen Farms, Westerville | $30 | Grab your best cowboy boots and bring the energy for a night of line dancing with an on-site instructor.
Saturday, Feb. 1 Short North Gallery Hop | 4-8 p.m. | N. High St., Short North | Free | Browse local art galleries, stop into different shops, and enjoy live entertainment.
Kelsea Ballerini | 7 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $100+ | The country star with hits like “Peter Pan” and “Love Me Like You Mean It” will take the stage in CBUS.
Sunday, Feb. 2 Groundhog Day Beer Tasting | 1-5 p.m. | Grandview Theater & Drafthouse | $45 | In addition to a showing of “Groundhog Day,” you’ll also receive a custom-printed glass, raffle prizes, and 10 beer samples.
Valentine Cookie Decorating | 12 p.m. | Our CupCakery, Dublin | $56 | All ages and experience levels are invited to make themed cookies with creamy buttercream icing — supplies, ingredients, and guidance are provided.
Trapper John’s Canoe Livery in Grove City is reopening under new ownership in May. Expect canoe and kayak rentals, 61 more boats, and the reopening of Creekside Cafe. (614now)
Show
Comedian Kevin Hart is bringing his “Acting My Age” tour to the Schottenstein Center on Friday, May 16. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m.
Watch
Ohio State’s head football coach Ryan Day made an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Check out what Day had to say about his championship-winning team and the possibility of letting LeBron James join the squad.
Regional
Two huge concerts are hitting Ohio this summer (not in CBUS, but worth the travel). First, catch Morgan Wallen with guests Miranda Lambert and Thomas Rhett on Aug. 15 + Aug. 16 in Cleveland. Then, see Billy Joel and Rod Stewart together in Cincinnati on Sept. 20. All tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 31.
Eat
Johnson’s Real Ice Cream is opening another new location at 50 S. Liberty St. in the former Buzzed Bull Creamery. This is the second Powell location planned for the ice cream shop, and both are planned to open in the spring. (614now)
Try This
See TikTok star and podcaster Jake Shane take the stage at Mershon Auditorium on Sunday, March 16. Snag your tickets tomorrow, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. — they’re expected to sell-out quickly.
Sports
Which would be the better addition for the Blue Jackets — Brandon Tanev or Brandon Saad? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Columbus Blue Jackets with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Would you try “Mac and Cheezus” as the Pizza of the Week at Mikey’s Late Night Slice? | Photo by @latenightslice
We’ve found that no one knows the top pizza spots better than the locals. So, we asked our readers and followers where they’d grab a local slice if it was their last meal on Earth. Here are 20 places they say are worth the dough.
Choose crusts like Cajun, garlic butter, and sesame seed. Our readers also recommend hot honey as a drizzle option. Bonus: A new location recently opened in Grandview.
After receiving a high ranking from Barstool’s Dave Portnoy, the popularity of this local pizza shop skyrocketed. Find locations in Gahanna, Harrison West, and Hilliard.
Did we miss your favorite spot? Let us know so we can include it next time.
Here’s some good news for your Thursday: We are back to 10+ hours of sunlight daily. Plus, spring is just 50 days away. Hang on, CBUS — brighter days are coming.