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First, Marilyn Proctor-Givens joins us to talk about teaching art at Lincoln High School for 33 years and her current exhibit at LaMoyne. Then Robert Clary, Tallahassee Fire Department, comes on to discuss fire safety during the holidays. Finally, Danny Bedrosian brings his Sum’n Fierce Band on to play a song.
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At the outset of this holiday season, Lee Ortega will talk with Brien about LeMoyne Arts Holiday Show featuring local artists and their original Christmas ornaments available for purchase. At the close of the FSU Football season, some locals have taken it upon themselves to criticize first-year Head Coach Willie Taggart. One individual even took to racial slurs and a despicable graphic to the dismay of both FSU and the Tallahassee community at large. Former FSU Head Coach Bobby Bowden talked with Brien in an earlier conversation about his assessment of FSU Football and Coach Willie Taggart’s performance. Visit Tallahassee’s Executive Director Kerri Post will talk with Brien about their role in helping Tallahassee find its “brand”.
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Brien and Miriam Dady reflect on what they are thankful for in this Thanksgiving Day retrospective. Guests include Rick Minor, Jack Rudloe, Dave Barfield, along with musical performances from Brett Wellman and Del Suggs.
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First, Drew McCleod comes on to talk about his new restaurant Savor. Then, Jerry Thigpen joins us to talk about his new album, Sunrise. Finally, Allison Tant sits down to talk about her humanitarian efforts, focusing on Hurricane Michael recovery.
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In the days leading up to the arrival of Hurricane Michael, Meteorologist and Tallahassee Community College Meteorology Professor Nancy Dignon provided our community with invaluable insight and updated information using her Facebook platform. Well known to the Tallahassee area, having served as a broadcast meteorologist with local tv stations, Nancy is highly respected for her ability to bring complex information to her audience in a manner that is immediately comprehensible. Nancy will talk with Brien about her early concerns when Michael was yet a tropical storm and provide us further understanding as to the un-duplicated manner in which Michael increased to hurricane force in a short period of time before making landfall.
Tallahassee Community Chorus celebrates its 31st season with their opening performance entitled EXULTATION! featuring Bach’s Magnificat in D Major and Handel’s Messiah. Executive Director Randall Webster, Assistant Conductor Carlton Kilpatrick, and Tallahassee Senior Center Community Relations Coordinator Lori Swanson will talk with Brien about this thrilling concert opportunity for our community. In the wake of recent tragic events, Tallahassee will find great solace in this inspiring performance of this magnificent 300-voice world-renowned chorus under the direction of Artistic Director Dr. Andre J. Thomas. The show is scheduled for Sunday November 28 at 4:00pm at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
The Junior League Of Tallahassee is stepping out once again in creating an inaugural event scheduled for January 11th, 2019. The first ever Sunshine State Ball purposes to celebrate all things Tallahassee and underscore the contributions our community brings to the state of Florida. This black tie event will help connect local community leaders and dignitaries with those in positions of state-wide leadership. The ball is scheduled for January 11th, 2019 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Tickets are on sale now HERE. Co-chairs Samantha Ferrin and Erin Choy will talk with Brien about the history and mission of Junior League and the contribution of this remarkable event.