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POINTLESS TO RACE TO THE FINISH?

Hurry, you’re running out of time to nab early registration for Pointless Pursuit (the price increases on September 1). Pointless what? 

Pointless Pursuit is an urban adventure scavenger hunt that propels contestants from the OSU campus on down through the Brewery District in a one-day, action-packed extravaganza offering a trifecta of fun, teamwork and problem-solving. This year racers will gather on Sunday, September 11. 

Two-person teams receive a passport of clues directing them to quirky challenges, which test their creativity, mental and physical adeptness, and, don’t forget, sense of humor. It’s all in the name of fun, but there are some cool prizes at the finish line for those folks coming out on top. If you don’t think you can walk off with first place, that’s ok, but arrive in your most creatively coiffed costume because they’re handing out prizes for that too. 

“I originally came up with the idea because I’m a huge fan of the TV show Amazing Race,” said event organizer Kristen Warren of The Warren Agency. “I learned about other urban adventure races and had a feeling the people of Columbus would embrace the concept.”

Boy, have they. Last year, the second year of the race, participation doubled, and this year the group has more than tripled the numbers they had at the same time last year. This year’s race benefits The Crawford Crew, an organization working to eliminate cervical cancer through research and education.  

To find more information about Pointless Pursuit, visit them on the web at www.pointlesspursuit.com.

IN OUR ELEMENT

Lots of cultures feast on some kind of combo of bread dough and sauce, maybe even a little bit of cheese. It’s average, common, perhaps even elemental, but there is nothing ordinary about the new kid in town. Daniel Lunsford opened Element Pizza at 250 North 3rd Street. Take a look at what he’s cookin’ and then make your way over to sample it for yourself. You are in for a treat of monumental proportions. 

THE BOYS ARE CALLING

LEAD US TO THE PARTY 

MO’ THAN JOE

Of course the new Cup O’ Joe/MoJoe Lounge  at the corner of Town and High Street has great coffee­­ – the perfect jolt to get you through the longest of meetings or a pick-me-up before you put on your dancin’ shoes. 

Not only do they serve up a tasty Cup O’ Joe,  they dish up everything from rockin’ food to frou-frou cocktails. How about meeting up after work for Happy Hour, Tuesday through Friday, 4-8 p.m.? This Thursday may be the perfect time since the Reaganomics will be jammin’ in the Commons across the street during Downtown Live.

Make it a date and check out this video of how Cup O’ Joe/MoJoe Lounge transformed the corner of the old Lazarus building. You won’t believe your eyes.