🎬 Columbus-made film "Down to the Felt" hits theaters and streaming. Director Jon Osbeck's locally produced action-comedy-thriller begins a week-long run at Studio 35 on September 4th, followed by screenings at the Drexel Theatre. The film, which follows a gambler making a risky deal with a hitman, will soon be available for pre-sale on Apple TV and other platforms. Osbeck emphasizes that strong pre-sales and theater attendance can showcase Columbus as a legitimate filmmaking hub outside traditional markets. Q&A sessions with the filmmakers will follow select screenings.
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🍎 Columbus libraries combat childhood hunger with free after-school snacks. Starting September 2, Columbus Metropolitan Library will partner with Children's Hunger Alliance to provide nutritious snacks at 16 locations selected based on student need. Each snack includes protein, grain, milk, vegetable and fruit components to help address food insecurity in central Ohio. "Food insecurity remains a pervasive issue facing our community," said CML CEO Lauren Hagan about the initiative. The program will operate on varying schedules across branches, with most locations offering snacks during weekday afternoons and some providing weekend options as well.
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🍗 Chick-fil-A reveals locations for three new Columbus restaurants. The popular chicken chain announced plans to open five new restaurants throughout Central Ohio, with specific addresses now disclosed for three of these locations. This expansion continues Chick-fil-A's aggressive growth strategy in the Columbus market, where they've been steadily increasing their presence. The company has been strategically acquiring real estate in the region, including a recently purchased site in Worthington. Their newest location in Clintonville has also set an opening date as part of this regional expansion effort.
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