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Tallahassee’s Holocaust Education Resource Council is devoted to keeping each generation mindful of the atrocities that were committed in Nazi Germany. The organization provides school teachers and the general public with valuable educational materials and hosts a variety of events throughout the year with this same mission in mind.

Executive director Barbara Goldstein will talk with Brien about the upcoming unveiling of a remarkable mural at Tallahassee Community College on April 28, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Barbara is joined by FSU Art Therapy professor David Gussak, Ph.D., ATR-BC. who was instrumental in overseeing this project along with graduate students from the Department of Art Education, Florida State University. The design aims to communicate themes of resilience and hope, while also acknowledging the history behind the unspeakable atrocities of the Holocaust. The children in the foreground are seen nurturing vibrant green grass that is seen growing from the train tracks of Auschwitz, while also watering blue iris flowers, which are symbolic of faith and hope. The message of life and hope for teaching the next generation. 

The annual Earth Day observance is Monday, April 22. Kim Ross, Founder and Executive Director of Rethink Energy Florida will talk with Brien about the work of this organization that provides environmental advocacy, and educational opportunities for school children and the general public.

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Randy and Debra Brienen join us first to talk about their work in the upcoming Chain of Parks art festival. Then Steve Bahmer of Leading Age Florida joins us to talk about senior care in Florida.

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Tallahassee Community Chorus concludes its season with the final appearance of their beloved conductor Dr. Andre Thomas.  This Spring concert entitled Tribute! is scheduled for Saturday April 13th, 7:30pm at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, Florida State University.  Tickets are available on line at tcchorus.org. Chorus President Jan Smith and Executive Director Randall Webster will talk with Brien about this magnificent concert that will feature the Southeastern premier of Andre J. Thomas Mass: A Celebration Of Love And Joy.  They will be joined by choirs of FSU College Of Music and the University Symphony Orchestra.  Don’t miss this fitting tribute and joyful celebration that honors the illustrious career of Dr. Thomas over the last 31 years.

Among the many festivals Tallahassee is known for, the LeMoyne Chain Of Parks Art Festival is the crown jewel.  Nationally recognized among artists as one of the top 5 from year to year, this festival features a juried art show that brings together acclaimed fine artists from around the country.  LeMoyne Arts President and Festival Chair Kelly Dozier, and Executive Director Lee Ortega will talk with Brien about the many one-of-a-kind works from 170 fine artists and the wide variety of live entertainment, a host of local food trucks and vendors, and libations served at the WXYZ Bar by Aloft, all at the center court.  The festival is scheduled for Saturday April 27th and Sunday April 28th along Park Avenue just east of Monroe Street in downtown Tallahassee.      

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First, Jason Hohensee joins us to talk about Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and his fundraising even called Tour de Mentor. Then, Jerry Thigpen and Sara Marchessault sit in to discuss the upcoming Word of South festival.

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As Tallahassee’s economy continues to expand and evolve in keeping with national and world economic changes, the local business community is struggling to keep pace.  The advancement of technology, especially web-based solutions represents an additional layer of challenge for both start-ups and established businesses.  Entrepreneur In Residence for the Jim Moran Institute Ron Frazier, FSU College of Motion Picture Arts Filmmaker In Residence Tom Mikota, and Business Development Adviser and CPA Dan Holloway will talk with Brien about the impact of new technologies and those requirements for  creating and sustaining a business in this new environment.