There Are No More Dollar Theaters in Central Ohio

It's the end of an era as the last "dollar theaters" in Columbus hike their prices. For anyone looking to catch a flick at an affordable price, there's a bit of bad news. Carriage Place Theater, the last "dollar" or "second run" theater in Columbus, has transitioned into a full price movie-going experience. Second-run theaters traditionally…

ByZoey MillerOctober 16, 20170Comments

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Do You Say “Ope”?

There are a lot of indicators that people are from the Midwest. We are (generally) kind, we love football, and we get overly excited when anyone talks about our hometown. But according to Twitter user @Alex_but_online, those aren't the only things we're guilty of. [On a date] Me: Ok don’t let her know…

ByChelsea WileyOctober 13, 20170Comments

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Yeeeee! Haaaaaaw! Fireworks Will Soon Be Permitted In Ohio, Legally Allowing Residents To Blow Off Their Hand As Early As 2020

State legislation is now trying to undo Ohio's oxymoronic fireworks law. Remember that weird and slightly stupid loophole that allowed you to purchase fireworks in Ohio but didn't allow you to set them off here? And remember how everyone pretty much went "mmm, naw, I'm just going to set these off here". Well, soon you…

ByZoey MillerOctober 12, 20170Comments

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New Baby Rhino At The Wilds Is Very Excited To Go For A Walk With Her Mama

Hold on to your horns. A baby white rhino was born last week at The Wilds, and she is precious. The baby was born in the pasture on October 5. She is the second fifth-generation white rhino to ever be born outside of Africa. The calf's mother, Anan is a second-time mother. Her first…

ByChelsea WileyOctober 11, 20170Comments

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A Controversial Clintonville Mural Is Being Repainted… Again

What happens when you take a tree mural in Clintonville and cover it up with graffiti style street art? Apparently, outrage. After months of people complaining about the graffiti art at the corner of Hudson and Indianola, it has been announced that the mural will be repainted. Although some residents are pleased to see it go,…

ByChelsea WileyOctober 11, 20170Comments

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The 10 Best Columbus Cake Decorators & Bakeries To Follow On Instagram

Cake decorating is more than just throwing some icing onto a cake. It's an art form. via GIPHY The history of decorating cakes is a long one. As the centuries passed and bakers gained more control over temperature and tools, lavishly decorated cakes began to emerge. Now, more than ever before, cake decorating is…

ByChelsea WileyOctober 10, 20170Comments

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Clintonville Is The Hottest Hipster Market In America, According To Science

Hold on to your vape pens and beanie caps, Columbus just became the most hipster market in the whole U.S. That's right. Not San Francisco, not Seattle, not friggin' Portland, but Columbus was just named the hottest hipster market in America. At least that's what a recent Yelp study determined. They combined forces with Realtor.com…

ByZoey MillerOctober 5, 20170Comments

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The Oldest House in Central Ohio Started Life In Connecticut In 1796

The home once hosted presidents Andrew Jackson and James Madison.

ByChelsea WileySeptember 29, 20170Comments

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In The Early 1980s Columbus Had Its Very Own Playboy Night Club

Remember when old Heff' opened up a Playboy Club in Columbus? Yeah, we didn't either. With the passing of Playboy founder and magazine tycoon, Hugh Heffner, many are apt to look over his past exploits in either disgust or admiration. From publishing a magazine that featured such writers as Haruki Murakami, Kurt Vonnegut, and Norman Mailer,…

ByZoey MillerSeptember 28, 20170Comments

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8 Pet and Animal Rescues In Columbus For When You’re Looking For A New Furry Friend

If you're looking for a new pet and companion, you should definitely adopt from one of these awesome shelters and rescues. With autumn creeping up on us (all be it way too slowly), it's only a matter of time before those temperatures drop and we all start craving something warm and cuddly to snuggle up…

ByZoey MillerSeptember 26, 20170Comments