Monday, May 8 2017

Hello Monday. It's James.

Columbus will be getting a new rooftop bar with the construction of the new Canopy Hilton, which will be across from the convention center at 77 Nationwide Blvd.We've got lots of renderings of the new hotel at the link below.

Navigator full story: 12th Floor Rooftop Bar Will Overlook Nationwide Boulevard At Columbus Canopy Hilton

The Rundown:Weather: 58. Sunny.To do: Columbus Startup Week begins. A 5 day celebration of the Columbus startup community with a variety of free events, from networking to workshops. If you're going the entrepreneurship route there's probably something for you this week. Check out the full events schedule here.

Navigator Originals:Arch City Studio: Four Guys, A Couple Of Cameras, And Years Of Nerd CultureChelsea Wiley takes an in depth look at Arch City Studio, a local video studio that has been creating interesting original content on a fast growing YouTube channel.6 Spots To Let Your Nerd Hang Out For Free Comic Book DayFree comic book day was Saturday, but this list of comic book stores put together by Zoey Miller is still relevant and useful if your interests run in that direction.Mega Churches In Columbus : The 11 Largest Houses Of WorshipMadeline Keener takes a look at the largest churches in Columbus - did you know Columbus had so many megachurches? Quite a few Columbus churches draw in the four figures for attendance every weekend.

The Monday Conversation:How about these Cavs? Lebron James on who's next: "It doesn't matter". Loving the confidence. [Fear the Sword/Rowan]How about some coffee flavored beef jerky? Yes? No? [Business First/Eaton]Faculty at OSU's Wexner Medical Center have written a "no confidence" letter expressing their displeasure with Medical Center CEO Dr. Sheldon Retchin. It sounds like morale isn't high at the center. Did you know revenue at Wexner Medical Center was $2.57 billion last year? [Dispatch/Edwards]

If you are a fan of the movie Zoolander, you'll want to read this Brad Pitt GQ interview. You'll have to trust me, but I think you'll see why.  [GQ/Paterniti] (And following that, read this Guardian article - link.)

Longread for your lunch break:Kumail Nanjiani, a stand up comic and current lead in HBO's Silicon Valley, is about to become a household name with the release of the movie The Big Sick. This New Yorker profile is extremely funny, and takes a look at Nanjiani's life, time coming up as a stand up comic, career, and filming of The Big Sick. It's a great read, and goes into Nanjiani's portrayal of secular Muslims that American entertainment rarely displays.New Yorker: Kumail Nanjiani's Culture-Clash Comedy

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