Friday, August 18, 2023

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Chelsea Wiley
August 18, 2023

Sponsored by the Columbus Symphony
The 2023–24 Masterworks series opens with Gustav Holst’s celestial masterpiece The Planets, featuring stunning HD imagery and the female voices of the Columbus Symphony Chorus. This monumental work takes the listener on a musical journey across the solar system, dedicating a movement to each planet. To purchase tickets, or to learn more, please visit columbussymphony.com. 🪐🎵

Hello Friday! Chelsea here.

Maybe it’s just because it’s Friday, but I’m in a “let’s pack up our bags and hit the road” kind of mood. Luckily, when a mood like this strikes, there are some truly gorgeous hotels around the Midwest where you can book a room and forget about the rest of the world for a weekend. Whether you’re feeling a relaxing spa kind of adventure or you’re ready to hit the pavement in a new city, this list shows exactly why Midwest is best!

Navigator Feature Story: The Best Hotels In The Midwest 😍

Navigator Originals ✏️

The Best Things To Do In Columbus This Weekend 🍻
Have you already figured out your weekend plans? There are so many fun things going on around town so keep an eye on traffic. But more importantly, have some fun!

Everything You Need To Know About Visiting The Ohio History Center 📜
I think the Ohio History Center is one of the most underrated spots in Columbus. From the natural history of Ohio to the living history of Ohio Village, it’s a fantastic place to spend a day exploring through time.

Sponsored by Short North Stage
Sondheim on Sondheim is an intimate look at the Father of the Modern Musical, offering audiences a glimpse into the personal life and creative process of the legendary Stephen Sondheim. With exclusive interviews, two-dozen of Sondheim's beloved songs, and new arrangements by David Loud, the show is a funny, affectionate, and revealing tribute to musical theater's greatest living composer and lyricist. This limited-engagement performance runs September 8-10 at the Garden Theatre. For more info, visit shortnorthstage.org. 🎭

Headlines 📰 

🚊 Columbus has faced calls for better public transportation for decades. In 1999, Michael Coleman was interviewed about the importance of increasing options, but little progress has been made in regard to fighting car culture. (Matter News)

🛤 Speaking of trains… Here’s what Columbus would look like if we borrowed a passenger rail layout from Glasgow, Scotland, a city that has hundreds of thousands fewer residents. (Twitter)

🚌 Two of Central Ohio's largest school districts have enough school bus drivers to start the school year but it probably won’t be enough going forward. (WOSU)

Weather: 77 and sunny

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👍 I hope you all have a fantastic weekend! Enjoy these last days of summer, friends.

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- Chelsea