Good morning, Franklin County. A taste of Texas is making its way to Columbus as Side Piece Pies prepares to bring its New York-style pizza slices to Victory Lap bar on Lane Avenue. This culinary crossover creates an unexpected connection between the Lone Star State and Buckeye territory, offering OSU students and locals alike a simple but satisfying menu of cheese, pepperoni, and specialty slices when game day hunger strikes.
While movie theaters nationwide struggle with post-pandemic attendance, Gateway Film Center finds itself at a crossroads with the departure of president Chris Hamel after 15 years of leadership. As the nonprofit venue operates at 65% of pre-pandemic levels, board members are conducting a national search for someone who can navigate these challenging times. Meanwhile, early voters should note that polling locations will pause operations on Monday for Columbus Day before resuming normal hours Tuesday morning.
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🍕 Texas-style pizza slices coming to Ohio State's Victory Lap bar. Side Piece Pies, a New York-style slice shop that recently opened in Austin, will soon take over kitchen operations at the vintage-inspired Buckeyes bar on Lane Avenue. While no opening date has been announced yet, the Austin location offers a simple menu of pizza by the slice including cheese, pepperoni, sausage, white pie, and buffalo wings options. Victory Lap opened at the start of the 2025 college football season, creating a Texas-to-Columbus connection for both establishments.
🎬 Gateway Film Center seeks new leadership amid industry turmoil. The independent Columbus theater's president Chris Hamel is stepping down after 15 years as movie theaters nationwide struggle with post-pandemic attendance. Currently operating at about 65% of pre-pandemic levels, the nonprofit venue has diversified its revenue through membership programs, fundraising, and creating a film festival atmosphere with diverse programming. Board members are conducting a national search for a leader who can navigate ongoing challenges in the evolving theater landscape while maintaining Gateway's reputation as "one of the best film houses in the country."
🗳️ Ohio's early voting pauses for Columbus Day. All boards of elections across the state will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of the federal holiday. Early voting, which began October 7, will resume the following day with normal hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other government services, including post offices and the Ohio Secretary of State's Office, will also be closed despite the ongoing federal shutdown. Voters still have until November 4 to cast early ballots for the general election, with Election Day scheduled for Tuesday, November 4.
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