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As connoisseurs of the quirky and unconventional, we put together a list of Columbus history, oddest characteristics, and more. Maybe you’ve lived here your whole life and know some of this, or maybe you’ll learn something new.
Either way, test your local knowledge with these 20 interesting facts.
History
The first woman to successfully fly around the world, Jerrie Mock, is from Columbus (Bexley, to be specific). Her trailblazing flight took off from Port Columbus Airport in 1964 in a single-engine plane dubbed “Spirit of Columbus.”
Landmarks
Legendary skater Tony Hawk also has roots back to Columbus as his father, Frank Hawk, designed the skate park in Dodge Park in the 1990s.
Sports
Ohio Stadium, capable of holding 102,780 fans, is the third largest football stadium in the country. However, the stadium’s largest crowd size is 110,045 people in 2016 when the Buckeyes defeated Michigan in double overtime.
Friday Night Flicks: “The Lego Movie” | 6-9 p.m. | Easton Town Center | Watch a movie under the stars with the whole family + don’t forget to pack your own lawn chairs and blankets for maximum comfort.
614 Funk Fest | 4-10:30 p.m. | Columbus Commons | $48+ | Move and groove all night to five different funk groups + imbibe on local food and drinks.
Sunday, Aug. 10
Run Forrest Run 10(ish)K | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Grandview Theater & Drafthouse | Watch part of “Forrest Gump” at the Grandview Theater then run 6.5 miles to Studio 35 to finish the movie with an ice cold beer. We hope you feel like runnin’.
Yoga in the Garden | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Olde Towne East Community Gardens | Breathe in, breathe out — find your zen at this outdoor class.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Disney Descendants/Zombies: “Worlds Collide Tour” | 7 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $44+ | Watch characters from both of these popular universes come to life on stage with music from all eight movies.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Farmers Market | Wednesday, Aug. 13-Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Free | Shop local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, handmade items, and health + beauty products — EBT accepted for qualifying purchases, and kids can participate in Veggie Champs for Veggie Bucks.*
Thursday, Aug. 14
BAM Thursdays | Thursday, Aug. 14 | 5-10 p.m. | Columbus Museum of Art | Free | Explore the museum after hours with a cocktail in hand while local artists play live music.
Is another Aldi headed to Columbus? Local developers are proposing a 37-acre project in Westerville that includes space for a new Aldi. The plans also include food options, but it hasn’t been decided if that will be restaurants or a food hall. (NBC4)
Open
The Pizza Rover is a newly opened food truck bringing wood-fired pizza to the people. The crew plans to pop-up around town in their 22-ft custom trailer, so keep an eye out for them on Foodtruckfinder. (614now)
Eat
Cava isn’t done with its central Ohio expansion. Not only is the popular fast-casual chain opening in Polaris, it’s also planning on bringing another location to Hilliard inside a now-closed Skyline. No timetable or next plans were released by Cava. (NBC4)
Drink
Welcome to the Old North, Joey’s Place. This new sports bar is now open at 2333 N. High St., which was previously Alana’s Food and Wine, and hopes to have its kitchen fully operational in time for Buckeye football kickoff.
Sports
FOX Sports commentator and podcaster Joel Klatt is coming to Columbus for Ohio State’s home opener against Texas. Klatt is filming a live edition of his podcast on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. in Browning Amphitheater.
Outdoors
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is carefully rehabilitating a local baby bald eagle, Star, who is currently in critical condition. The good news is Star seems to be making progress and they plan to get her all the way back to a “clean bill of health.” (The Columbus Dispatch)
Announced
Historic Crew Stadium is making history. It will be the host of the Mid-American Conference women’s soccer tournament for the first time in 2025. Even better, the tournament will be right back in CBUS in 2026. (NBC4)
Closed
The Hot Chicken Takeover in Clintonville is now closed. If you are craving its spicy, Nashville-style chicken, stop by the North Market location, or Grandview, Gahanna, and Westerville.
Listen
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There’s a (baby) elephant in the room and we can’t ignore it any longer.
Columbus, say hello to the newest and youngest Asian Elephant at the Columbus Zoo. It was born on July 23, which is impeccable timing considering August is Asian Elephant Awareness month. Safe to say, this calf’s birthday is getting stretched into a birth month, maybe more.
Plus, our zoo is busy with elephant conservation efforts. Check out this blog post explaining the facility’s international and local efforts to make sure Asian Elephants are thriving.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Happy Thursday, CBUS. Are we getting treated to an early fall? I’m not sure what Buckeye Chuck’s stance is on this matter, but I’m accepting these cool mornings and evenings with wide open arms.
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