Good morning, Dublin. The clinking of glasses and murmurs of appreciation filled Vue Columbus as 250 cocktail enthusiasts gathered for Columbus Monthly's spirited competition. Twelve local establishments showcased their mixology magic using Middle West Spirits, creating a vibrant celebration of the city's craft cocktail scene while the Hayden Huffman Trio provided the perfect jazz soundtrack for this liquid artistry.
In symphony news, Maureen O'Brien steps onto the podium as the Columbus Symphony's new CEO, bringing her impressive $150 million fundraising prowess to the organization. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment as the Symphony advances plans for its new performance venue at The Peninsula. Meanwhile, in the courthouse, Judge Stephen McIntosh has dismissed Dr. William Husel's defamation lawsuit against Mount Carmel Health System, ruling the hospital's statements about fentanyl dosages were opinions rather than defamatory claims.
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🍸 Columbus Monthly's cocktail competition sizzled with local talent. About 250 guests gathered at Vue Columbus on May 13 to sample creative concoctions from 12 area bars and restaurants. All drinks featured liquor from event sponsor Middle West Spirits, while the Hayden Huffman Trio provided live jazz ambiance. Attendees voted for their favorite cocktails in this spirited spring celebration that showcased Columbus' vibrant mixology scene.
🎵 Columbus Symphony welcomes new CEO with major fundraising experience. Maureen O'Brien joins the organization after leading a successful $150 million fundraising campaign elsewhere. She will spearhead the capital campaign for the Symphony's proposed new performance venue at The Peninsula. O'Brien's appointment comes as Columbus continues developing its arts infrastructure, with several other cultural institutions also announcing significant developments recently. Her fundraising expertise will be crucial as the Symphony works to bring its new concert hall project across the finish line.
⚖️ Judge dismisses doctor's defamation case against former employer. Dr. William Husel's lawsuit against Mount Carmel Health System was thrown out by Franklin County Judge Stephen McIntosh. The judge ruled Husel failed to prove the hospital's public statements directly damaged his reputation and medical career. McIntosh determined the hospital's statements about appropriate fentanyl dosages were opinions, which cannot constitute defamation under Ohio law. Despite being acquitted of 14 murder charges in 2022, Husel's legal team is now considering an appeal of this civil case decision.
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