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CO M M U N I T Y

SNAPSHOT

A look at the events, organizations, businesses and people
that make Tallahassee a great place to live—and love.

Black Cats
& Old Dogs
Animal Rescue

By Sara Dreier

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COMMUNITY | EVENTS

Taking the World by Storm

Opening Nights Performing Arts
Shares Musician, Actor, Playwright
and Author Storm Large’s Story

Storm Large spent the ’90s singing
in clubs throughout San Francisco,
California. Tired of the club scene, she
moved to Portland, Oregon, to pursue
a new career as a chef but a last-minute
cancellation in 2002, at the Portland club
Dante’s turned into a standing Wednesday
night engagement for Storm and her
new band, The Balls. It wasn’t long
before Storm had a cult-like following in
Portland and a renewed, internationally
recognized singing career.

Storm made her debut as guest vocalist November and December of 2010, she Heinz Records, the recording is a
with Pink Martini in April 2011, singing starred alongside Katey Sagal and Michael collection of tortured and titillating love
four sold-out concerts with the National McKean in Jerry Zak’s production of songs—beautiful and familiar, yet
Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Harps and Angels, a musical featuring the twisted—much like the Storm herself.
Center in Washington, DC. She continues work of Randy Newman at the Mark Storm and her band have hit the road in
to perform with the band, touring Taper Forum. support of this new release in conjunction
nationally and internationally, and she with Storm’s debut with the New York
was featured on Pink Martini’s Get Happy Pops Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, the
album. Storm has also sung with Grammy Cincinnati Symphony, the Houston
winner k.d. lang, pianist Kirill Gerstein, Symphony, the RTE Concert Orchestra in
punk rocker John Doe, singer-songwriter Dublin and many more. Storm is also
Rufus Wainwright and Rock and Roll busy creating a new musical with the
Hall of Famer George Clinton. Public Theater in New York City. To learn
more about Storm’s ongoing endeavors,
Her autobiographical musical memoir, Her premiere performance with the visit stormlarge.com.
Crazy Enough, played to packed houses in Oregon Symphony was in 2010, and she Storm will be performing as a part of
2009, during its unprecedented 21-week has returned for sold-out performances Opening Nights Performing Arts’ Winter
sold-out run in Portland, and Storm then each year thereafter. Storm made her Program on February 11, 2016. Tickets are
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Adelaide Festival in Australia and Joe’s Pub Spring for Music Festival. The New York
in New York. Her written memoir, Crazy Times called her “sensational,” and the
Enough, was named Oprah’s Book of the classical music world instantly had a
Week and awarded the 2013 Oregon new star.
Book Award for Creative Nonfiction. Storm and her band Le Bonheur released
Storm is featured in Rid of Me, a film a record designed to capture their sublime
by Portlander James Westby, starring and subversive interpretations of the Great
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COMMUNIT Y | WHAT WOMEN SHOULD KNOW

Children’s Week Shines in January

By Jason Zaborske

Join Us at the State Capitol As a mother or grandmother in Tallahassee, where can you go to get
a free children’s book, free breakfast, free Starbucks coffee, free lunch
Tuesday, January 26 from Newk’s Eatery and have your child or grandchild participate
in a creative and interactive reading activity? At the State Capitol
from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in January during Children’s Week! You may have already heard
about the Children’s Week hand art display at the Florida Capitol
Free books, breakfast and as a reminder to legislators and policy makers to take care of our
lunch for children and families children, but did you know that on Tuesday, January 26, the Capitol
Featuring Storybook Village, is transformed into a festival-like atmosphere where storybooks are
“Teen Only” Town Hall Meeting brought to life?
and children’s entertainment Children’s Week (www.childrensweek.org) now in its 21st year, started
as an advocacy event for children’s advocates to come together with
Thanks to our Partners “one voice for children” and has grown into one of the largest free
events for children and families in Tallahassee. With more than 100
interactive exhibitor booths providing information to more than 4,000
children, parents, teachers and advocates, it is the largest event taking
place at the State Capitol during Florida’s legislative session.
Children’s Week is a multifaceted event with many ways for you to
involve your child or grandchild. From Sunday, January 24, to Friday,
January 29, tens of thousands of paper cut-outs of children’s hands will
be on display in the State Capitol rotunda as a reminder to legislators
to take care of our most precious resource—our children. As a parent
or grandparent, you can help your child trace their hands, decorate
and write their name and message to legislators on their artwork.
Then share it by mailing your child’s artwork to the Early Learning
Coalition (ELC) of the Big Bend by January 8, or posting a photo of
your child’s hand art using #GiveUsAHand through social media.
Children’s Week’s biggest day takes place on Tuesday, January 26, and
one of the most beloved events is the Storybook Village, presented by
the ELC of the Big Bend. More than 2,000 young children descend
on the State Capitol dressed up as their favorite storybook characters
for a fun-filled atmosphere of learning. A “village” of interactive
reading booths brings children’s storybooks to life using storytelling,
arts and crafts and character costumes against the backdrop of the
State Capitol. All children in attendance receive a free book and
parents and children receive free breakfast and lunch as well. This year,
Max from “Where The Wild Things Are” will be on hand to greet
children and lead them in a “roaring contest.”

Register for free: There is much more to do on Tuesday with your middle and high
www.ChildrensWeek.org school students, too—you can meet with your legislators, visit with
more than 100 partners and exhibitors and take a guided tour of the
State Capitol. Additionally, older students can ask important questions
to our statewide leaders and learn more about how to get involved
in advocating for important issues at two moderated forums—the
Children’s Week Town Hall Meeting at 10 a.m. and Youth Advocacy
Workshop at 1 p.m.
Children’s Week is a unique and engaging opportunity designed to
shine a spotlight on the important issues facing lawmakers during

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legislative session, and Tallahassee Woman is proud to be a partner. We JANUARY 27, 2016 | 10A.M. - 2:30P.M.
hope you will join together with us for this exciting, collaborative event
at the State Capitol. Now that you know what Children’s Week is, you
can register for free at childrensweek.org/register or call (850) 222-3868
for more information.

Florida Senior Day Strength in Numbers, Strength in Action!

By Sam Verghese, Secretary, Florida Department of Elder Affairs STATE CAPITOL COURTYARD
Each year the men and women of Florida Department of Elder TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
Affairs (DOEA) roll out the red carpet for Florida’s seniors, honoring
a lifetime of contributions they have made to our great state. It is our Schedule Hosted by:
opportunity to say “thank you” to those who paved the way for the of Events
quality of life we currently enjoy as Floridians.
This year, Florida Senior Day—cohosted by United Way of Florida— Reception
is scheduled for January 27 in the State Capitol courtyard.
Thousands from Tallahassee and around the state attend. Their January 26
presence will reflect a wide variety of lifestyles, ethnicities, age groups, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
and interests—a direct reflection of the ever-increasing diversity our
state is known for. More than half of those will be women. Exhibitor Booths Sponsored in
Florida boasts a high percentage of women among those age 60 part by:
and above. Of the more than 4.9 million seniors in the state, January 27
approximately 55 percent are women. Here in Leon County, those 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
statewide stats are mirrored. Of nearly 48,000 residents over the age of
60, more than 26,000 are women. Florida certainly did not become Town Hall Meeting
such a great place to live, work and play without the significant
contributions of women. And it will not remain as such without January 27
similar contributions in future years. 10:00 a.m.
At the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, we recognize that, and
the programs and services we offer are reflective of it. Our new Luncheon
Dementia Care and Cure Initiative, for example, is designed to engage
communities across the state to become more dementia friendly, January 27
assisting not only those diagnosed with the disease but their dedicated 11:15 a.m.
caregivers as well.
Dementia-related diseases – including Alzheimer’s—do not Special Program
discriminate. Significant numbers of those diagnosed are female. Not & Media Availability
surprisingly, a considerable number of dementia caregivers are also
female—approximately two thirds of them, according to January 27
nationwide statistics.
Programs and policies that promote adequate respite for those 12:15 p.m.
caregivers make life better for everyone involved, and we have made
that an essential element of the Dementia Care and Cure Initiative. Entertainment
Our new initiative, as well as the many other services we offer at
DOEA, will be on full display at Florida Senior Day. We will have January 27
numerous exhibits, an informative Town Hall Meeting, speeches by 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
state officials, and a wonderful array of entertainment. Lunch is on us.
We look forward to saying thanks for your past contributions and for WWW.FLORIDASENIORDAY.ORG
the bright future we all enjoy as Floridians.
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COMMUNIT Y | WHAT WOMEN SHOULD KNOW

FIVE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 3. Where is BBH and what services are provided for patients
AND ANSWERS ABOUT HOSPICE CARE and their families? BBH is not a place—it is a service. End-of-
life care can be provided to patients wherever they wish to be.
Big Bend Hospice provides answers to encourage better This can be in the patient’s home, a nursing home, an assisted
end-of-life care choices. -Special to Tallahassee Woman- living facility or a hospital. The key is that the patient and
the family can decide where they want to be. Each patient is
What is hospice care? Where is it provided? When should one assigned a team of professionals including the patient’s personal
call? These types of questions, and more, are commonly doctor, the BBH medical director, a nurse, health aide, family
asked when families are faced with making difficult decisions support counselor, board certified music therapist, chaplain, grief
during an end-of-life ordeal. Therefore, Big Bend Hospice (BBH) counselor and trained volunteers.
would like to share the five frequently asked questions and answers 4. What is the Hospice House? BBH offers patients a wonderful
about hospice care. home-like 12-room facility located in Tallahassee for short term
crisis care. When 24-hour medical supervision is needed, BBH
1. Who can refer a person to Big Bend Hospice for care? patients may go to the Hospice House where transitional care
Anyone can make the referral. Not only can a patient’s physician from hospital to home, advanced pain control and respite care
refer but family, friends, clergy and caregivers can suggest that can be provided if the patient meets the criteria.
their loved one might be in need of hospice care if they have been
diagnosed with a terminal illness.

2. What does hospice care cost? Hospice care is covered 100 5. When you call hospice isn’t that giving up hope? Not at all!
percent for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. This coverage Hospice care is all about hope. The expert care and services from
includes prescription medicines prescribed for the terminal Big Bend Hospice’s trained professionals offer the best in end-of-
diagnosis, medical equipment and medical supplies. BBH also life care and planning to help you complete life’s journey on your
accepts reimbursement from commercial health insurance and own terms.
HMO plans that provide hospice benefits. Patients, based on For more information, call Big Bend Hospice at (850) 878-5310 or
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provide services to everyone regardless of ability to pay because of
community support and contributions.

Decisions, Decisions

80 Percent of Family Healthcare
Decisions are Made by Women.

-United States Department of Labor

We understand it’s not easy.
That’s why we’re here to help.

Take a deep breath...

Choose

From left to right: Cathy Adkison (seated), BSN, CHPN, BBH President and CEO; Nancy Chorba, MD,
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COMMUNITY | WOMEN WE ADMIRE

WOMEN WE ADMIRE

GINA MAE JONES

MUSIC, LIFE, AND FINDING YOUR OWN WAY

By Keasi Smith

There are artists that can pinpoint Lyrics on this album reflect Gina’s plans for the future include an
a memory, a moment, or a person her struggles to keep her acoustic project as well as continuing
that brought them to love music. For head above water, along to care for her family. “I want to be the
others, such as Gina Mae Jones, it’s with her 2 sons, ages 5 and best mom I can be. I work really hard on
more intrinsic than that. “It’s so deep 9, and now her 3 nephews. balance.” She also plans on continuing her
in me. I could never put my hands on “I decided last year that I passion for music, regardless of what level
where it came from. It feels like a part would take my nephews on of success, however defined, she reaches.
of my soul.” At age four Gina picked up and try and raise them. I “It’s something I could never stop doing,”
percussion, playing at the church her don’t have much but I do she said.
mother ministered at. Born and raised have love.” When I asked if
in Alabama, Gina’s Pentecostal home any of the boys are musically Earlier in the interview Gina described
allowed her to cultivate her skills in gospel inclined she laughed, “Yes, percussion as “the heartbeat of the music,”
and classical music but the conservative all of them.” The boys even which made me think of us all as living
environment also had Gina feeling out assisted on Gina’s second instruments, following the rhythm of our
of place. “I’ve always been different. I’ve album Run Felicia: The hearts, just as Gina has followed hers. “I
never felt like I fit in anywhere. I got Abuse Project. This album believe in authenticity and a person being
picked on a little bit.” holds a special place in her true to themselves,” Gina said,
heart as it was created to challenging us all to march to the beat of
“If I can’t meet that person reach out to those who have our own drum.
face to face, I can write a experienced abuse in their
song and give them strength lives. “If I can’t meet that person face to Is there a Woman You Admire that
to get to a better place.” face, I can write a song and give them you would like to see recognized?
strength to get to a better place.”
Still, Gina continued to find herself in To make a better life for her and her boys, E-mail us at [email protected] to let
music, learning the violin at 8, clarinet at Gina has a job with the state in addition us know all about her and she may be
11 and saxophone at 16. She eventually to working on her career in music. Gina selected to be featured in an upcoming
left Alabama for Florida where her talents says Tallahassee has been a difficult city
thrived. In Panama City, Florida, she for artists like her to make a living. “If issue of Tallahassee Woman.
gained recognition as Raspy Rapz, her you’re not doing this or that, if you’re
southern rap alter ego named after the somewhere in-between, it’s like, ‘Where
raspy tone of her voice. Gaining radio play do I put you?’” Still, Gina continues
and working as a producer and branding to stretch her boundaries as an artist,
for other artists, Gina was pursuing her incorporating a new electronic sound in
dreams. “I’ve taken music seriously since addition to her soul and R&B roots in
I was a child. I remember being ten- her newest album Poly Peaces, found on
years-old and saying, ‘I want my own SoundCloud and soon on iTunes.
production company. I want my own “Poly Peaces talks about all the pieces
record label. I want my own art school.’” of love, all the ups and downs in
relationship,” said Gina, who continues
Gina brought her talents to Tallahassee to use her passion for music as an outlet.
in 2012. Her first solo album—B.I.E.M., “Music has been a release for me. It has
Before I Even Made It, she not only wrote been an income at times when I was
but engineered and co-produced as well. experiencing homelessness. It’s the one
thing that has been constant for me.”

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COMMUNITY

haute
HAPPENINGS

Movies in the Park

December 12, 2015
Tekesta Park in Killearn Lakes
Bring a blanket and enjoy two hours of family-friendly cartoons hosted by Canopy Roads Baptist
Church. This event is free of charge and lasts from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Look forward to watching
holiday classics such as Charlie Brown Christmas and Mickey’s Christmas Carol while sipping hot
chocolate and enjoying homemade cookies. For more information, visit canopyroads.org.

Irving Berlin's White Holiday Harmony With Alternative Christmas
Christmas The Capital Chordsmen Market

December 3–20, 2015 December 10, 2015 December 11–12, 2015
Theatre Tallahassee Tallahassee Senior Center Christ Presbyterian Church
Escape the over-commercialization of the
Based on the beloved film, this holiday Join Tallahassee’s award-winning holiday season by attending this unique
musical tells the story of two veterans who barbershop chorus and their director, market, filled with opportunities to
have a successful song-and-dance act after Greg Hilliard, Jr., for a four-part Holiday honor those who have enough by giving
World War II. Irving Berlin’s music will Harmony. The Chordsmen narrate the to those who are less fortunate. With
be featured, including Snow!, Blue Skies, Christmas story and perform full-chorus each gift receipt, a card will be provided
and White Christmas. For show times and sacred songs. In addition, Trinity detailing how you donation has helped
and tickets, visit theatretallahassee.org. Catholic School’s Children’s Choir someone in need. The market will be
and a mysterious group of undercover open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday
Alternative Christmas singers will perform. This event will be and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For
Market held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more more information, visit cpcacm.org.
information, go to capitalchordsmen.org.
December 5–6, 2015 Tallahassee Symphony
John Wesley United Methodist Church Victorian Christmas Festival Orchestra
Put more meaning into your family’s
celebration of the season by giving December 10–11, 2015 December 11–12, 2015
to the less fortunate. Over 30 non- Downtown Thomasville, Georgia Ruby Diamond Concert Hall
profit ministries will provide donation Historic Downtown Thomasville invites Celebrate the holidays with the
opportunities and a third-world fair- you to come and make a memory Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra by
trade craft shop will have a variety of this Christmas season by taking an attending the Holiday Magic concert
handmade gifts for sale. This beneficial unforgettable journey back in time at 8 p.m. This unique production
event lasts from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on to the late nineteenth century. Enjoy combines sentimental favorites with
both days. To help our neighbors in horse-drawn carriages, strolling carolers, timeless classics, creating an uplifting
need, there is an optional cover charge holiday shopping, dancers, musicians, evening of music. To purchase tickets,
of one canned food item or toilet paper museums, food and the presence of visit tallahasseesymphony.org.
roll. To place mail-in orders, visit St. Nicholas. This event will be held
alternativechristmasmarketjwc.com. Thursday and Friday evening from
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. More information can
be found at [email protected].

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Champagne Brunch, Art Auction,
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Society of Arts & Crafts The museum is open Monday through about children’s issues across the state.
Christmas Show and Sale Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well as On Tuesday, January 26, a special
Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to event for children and parents will be
December 12, 2015 4 p.m. Admission is free and open to the held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., which
Dorothy B. Oven Park public. For additional information, call includes a Storybook Village, “Teen
Spend the day shopping from a variety (850) 644-6836 or go to mofa.fsu.edu. Only”Town Hall event and other
of local craft vendors and indulging children’s activities. Participants will
in delicious baked goods, all while Trombone Shorty & also be provided a free book, breakfast
being surrounded by beautiful holiday Orleans Avenue and lunch on that day. For additional
decorations. There will be door prizes and event details and times, visit info@
food collection for charity. This festive January 12, 2016 childrensweek.org or call (850) 251-7274.
event lasts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For Ruby Diamond Concert Hall
more information, call (850) 539-9837. Troy Andrews, known by the stage Shen Wei Dance Arts
name Trombone Shorty, is said to
Winter Solstice Celebration be one of the best entertainers out January 26, 2016
there. His hard-edged funk band Ruby Diamond Concert Hall
December 12–13, 2015 incorporates hip-hop beats with rock Internationally renowned artist
Mission San Luis dynamics along with improvisation Shen Wei has won worldwide acclaim
Join Southeastern Indian Culture in the great jazz tradition. Mark your for his diverse dance company, Shen
and Heritage for two days of Native calendars for 7:30 p.m. to witness this Wei Dance Arts. Wei’s unique work
American culture, crafts, astronomy, extraordinary performance. To purchase draws on Chinese, European, American
living history and more. There will be tickets, visit openingnights.fsu.edu. and various other ancient influences.
presentations by historical scholars, This dance company has successfully
the Tallahassee Astronomical Society The Carpe Diem fused these contrasting forms and
and Theater with Mission. This event String Quartet created a new hybrid form of dance.
will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This prodigious performance begins at
on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 24, 2016 7:30 p.m. Visit openingnights.fsu.edu
Sunday. For additional information, Opperman Music Hall for tickets and additional information.
visit [email protected]. The Artist Series of Tallahassee presents
a boundary-breaking ensemble that Florida Senior Day
The Nutcracker redefines the classical music experience. In
addition to the traditional string quartet, January 27, 2016
December 18–19, 2015 this innovative program reflects gypsy, State Capitol Courtyard
Ruby Diamond Auditorium tango, folk, pop, rock and jazz-inspired On this day, over 1,500 seniors and
Tallahassee Ballet proudly presents the music. This performance will be held advocates from across the state gather
holiday season’s most treasured and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For additional for a day of education and celebration.
adored performance. This elaborate information, go to theartistseries.org. There will be interactive partner booths,
production will thoroughly entertain meetings, guided tours of the capitol
guests of all ages with the variety of 21st Annual buildings and a complimentary
characters, ranging from the handsome Children's Week lunch. These free events support the
prince to the dancing snowflakes. full spectrum of services and
Live music will be performed by the January 24–29, 2016 needs of seniors and their families.
Tallahassee Ballet Orchestra. Visit State Capitol Courtyard Visit floridaseniorday.org for
tallahasseeballet.org for more details. January 26, 2016 Special Event Day additional information.
Children’s Week assists in strengthening
The Annual Art Florida’s families by sharing a Bach Cello Suites
Faculty Exhibition commitment to improve our communities With Greg Sauer
through events and outreach efforts aimed
January 8–31, 2016 at promoting the health, safety and well- January 31, 2016
Florida State University being of our children. Throughout the St. John’s Episcopal Church
Museum of Fine Arts week, various events will unite parents, Enjoy the music, venue and magic of
The opening reception for this children, teachers and community leaders Baroque performance while benefiting the
intriguing art exhibition will take place together to share valuable information Bach Parley String Academy at 1:30 p.m.
on January 8 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

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AROUNDTOWN

Events • Benefits • Activities

COVER WOMEN 1.
IN PINK

Tallahassee Woman Magazine (TWM) collaborated
with the Joanna Francis Living Well Foundation
(JFLW) for the Cover Women in Pink event. This
reunion, located at Hearth and Soul, honored the
cover women from the past ten years and raised
funds through the sale of a candle. Proceeds
from the sale benefited JFLW Foundation to assist
women living with breast cancer by providing
financial assistance for unforeseen living expenses.

2.

3. 4. 5.

6. 1. TWM cover women from 2006 to 2015: left to right:
(top row) Becky Sauers, Gail Stansberry-Ziffer,
8. Eunice Cofie, Laura Rogers, Calynne Hill, Terra Palmer,
7. Audra Pittman, Kelly Pettit, Annaliese Wierenga,
Karen Moore, Pat Smith, Melanie Lee, Jennifer Stinson,
9. Tanya Wilkins, Lisa Phipps. (Second Row) Sheila
Costigan, Jen Taylor, Betsy Couch, Lea Kristin Parsley,
64  TA L L A H A S S E E W O MAN • December 2015/January 2016 Prissy Elrod, Denise Redd, Kerri Smith, Angela
Hardiman. (Bottom row) Carrie Englert Zimmerman,
Brooke Lochore, Monique Potter, Sharon Ames-Dennard,
Anita Favors Thompson, Stacy Fabrega, Chiara Saldivar.
2. Kelly Pettit, Brooke Lochore, Pat Smith,
Lisa Phipps, Dr. Sharon Ames-Dennard 
3. Lynn Solomon, Jane Royster Munroe, Kim Rosier
4. Monique Potter, Eunice Cofie
5. Anita Favors Thompson, Audra Pittman
6. Karen Moore, Melanie Lee, Prissy Elrod, Jen Taylor
7. Betsy Couch, Brooke Lochore,
Jennifer Stinson, Denise Schott Redd
8. Jen Taylor, Susie Busch-Transou, Jama Manning
9. On the patio of Hearth and Soul

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COMMUNITY| AROUNDTOWN CARDS FOR A CURE

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Cards for a Cure was hosted at the Tallahassee Automobile
Museum. The event was filled with live entertainment, silent and
live auctions and, of course, many fun card games. This year’s
honoree, Terese Combs, provided an inspirational speech to the
attendees. Proceeds from the event benefitted the Tallahassee
Memorial Cancer Center and cancer programs.

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6. Kathy Brooks, Joe Gray, Nancy Byington, Roger Hawkes
7. Kim Rosier, Mark O’Bryant, Juli Downs,
Lauren Combs, Heather Thomas
8. Anne Ashcroft, Terese Combs, Patty Ford, Tracy Cox
9. Amy Woodard, Linda Johnson, Karen Gaden, Hallie Zeigler
10. James Mabry, Terese Combs, Viralkumar Bhanderi

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COMMUNITY| AROUNDTOWN 1.

LADIES NIGHT MASQUERADE: 5.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS TALLAHASSEE

Presented by Dress for Success Tallahassee, this themed event
included gourmet food, champagne, live entertainment, dancing,
and raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit Dress for Success Tallahassee,
an organization on a mission to promote economic independence
of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire as well as
a network of support and career development tools to help women
thrive. Tallahassee Woman was proud to sponsor this event.

2. 3. 4.

6. 7. 1. Caroline Ferguson, Caroline Weiss, Nancy Click, Caroline Conway,
Shannon Grooters, Betsy Couch, Kimberly Harvard
FLCS SOIREE 1. 2. Mindy Fulton, Athena Gill
3. Lesile Sokol, Sarah Taylor, Rebecca Brown
The 7th Annual Friends of the Foundation 4. Kathy Ferris, Brandi Van Leuven, Liz Thomas
for Leon County Schools Harvest Moon 5. Andrea Carlile, Cathy Ferris, Rian Meadows, Holly Edenfield
Soiree was held at the Goodwood 6. Crystal Baker, Donna Jones, Bess Grasswick, Amanda French
Museum Carriage House. The event, 7. Alyssa Roti, Tami Fillyaw, Jennifer Lloyd
hosted by the Foundation, included
a silent auction. This year’s event 2.
helped raise an outstanding amount of
support for the Classroom Grant Fund 4. 5.
and Leon County public schools.

3.
1. Jackie Pons, Donna Callaway, Linda
Hunkiar, Sha Maddox
2. Shari Gewanter, Steve Uhlfelder,
George Smith, Andy Wilcox, Alva Striplin
3. Dan McGrew, Audra Pittman,
Christie Pontis
4. Dawn Wilder, Pam Stephens,
Sylvia Myers
5. Rhonda Penney, Debbie West,
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WISH UPON A STAR

Community leaders and local child advocates were brought together at the Children’s Home Society annual fall fundraiser held at
Dover Farm. This event celebrated all things southern with a skeet shoot, bourbon tasting, post-event bonfires, and live local bands.
Through live and silent auctions and generous sponsors, over $100,000 was raised and will impact over thousands of children in the
Big Bend area.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 1. Shonda Knight, Alaysia Knight
2. Devon Nunneley, Nicole Hagerty,
Eric Mason, Christie Pontus
3. Kennessa Hugger
4. Candi Fisher, Lauren Faison, Litzie
Martin, Mindy Hester, Lisa Bethancourt
4. Carol Dover, Liz Beth Benacquisto

WINE AND DINE EVENT FOR ST. FRANCIS WILDLIFE

Held at Kool Beanz Café on Saturday September 26 was St. Francis Wildlife’s 37th Annual Wine and Dine benefit. Wildlife
lovers across Tallahassee enjoyed gourmet dinner and wine pairings by Kool Beanz Café executive chef Keith Baxter while
listening to guest speakers Julie and Andy Wraithmell talk about the importance of Tallahassee’s ample wildlife. All proceeds
from this event will be used to care for injured, orphaned and sick wildlife at the St. Francis Wildlife rehabilitation center.

1. 2. 3. 4.

1. Teresa Stevenson and Otus the Owl 5. 6.
2. Patrick Fratt, Joyce Phipps, Wendell Peoggle
3. Kevin Hamilton, Laurel Hall, Pat Hall
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5. Doug and Ellie Loveless
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HOME&GARDEN

Make Your Home Festive This Season
By Clare Davis | Photography by AJ Abellera

It’s that time of year again: endless ropes
of string lights, “frosted” windows and too
much tinsel. Are you ready to ditch those
dusty decorations you’ve been hoarding and
try something new? Look no further. Thanks
to the staff at Suz-Annz Down Under, we have
a few tips and tricks to make your home ready
for the holidays, while keeping it simple, cozy
and elegant.

Make a Focal Point

Not sure where to start? Suz-Annz suggests making one area
of the house a focal point so as to not create an overwhelming
effect when someone walks in the door. If your family spends
the most time at the table sharing meals and enjoying each
others company, then make that the center of your design
indulgence. Introduce rustic elements like burlap-wrapped
trees and Christmas balls in decorative trays for a homey,
understated feel.

Add New Colors

Sick of the same weathered and worn
green and red decorations? Swap
those go-to holiday color schemes
with shades of teal blue and gold. The
trick here is to keep it simple. One
way to add in these elegant shades is
in the dining room centerpiece with
various candles, table runners and
simple flowers.

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Introduce Natural Light

Forget those tangles of string lights. You can have the
ambiance without a headache by adding an assortment
of candles in shades of gold and silver. The natural
light will give your home a welcoming glow, and will
surely make it smell divine.

Go Green

This time around, think all-natural. Use the elements
from your backyard or local plant shop and spread
them in unexpected places around the house.
It’s as easy as adding tree-trimmings to your wreath
or the mantle of your fireplace. The fresh greenery
and natural materials will keep things casual
and rustic without looking like you completely
abandoned the holiday spirit.

Back to the Basics

Go retro! Think classic with whites, reds and greens
but don’t overdo it. Add the color scheme in small
doses at focal points around the house, such as the
fireplace or the dining room centerpiece. Don’t forget
to include a few vintage pieces like chalkboards or
frosted glass candles.

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THEDISH

By Keasi Smith

Homemaker turned WCTV cooking guest, turned author Still, Sallie and her daughter struggled with their limited diet. It
Sallie Powell proves that it’s never too late to find your was Sallie’s grandmother’s pound cake recipe that inspired her
passion and pursue your dreams. With all the success she’s to think outside the box in the kitchen again. “I took the pound
experiencing as a cook, you may be surprised to hear her admit she cake recipe and started substituting the gluten ingredients and it
never particularly enjoyed cooking growing up. With a husband was so much fun.” Since then, Sallie has become a pro at cooking
and three kids to feed, she conquered the kitchen by adding gluten-free (GF) recipes and has helped bring her recipes to others
fun and creativity to the recipe. She was forced to become even by acting as a reoccurring guest cook on WCTV as well as creating
more creative when one of her daughters was diagnosed with her own book, Free in the Kitchen, available on Amazon and
celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder in which gluten triggers Barnes and Noble. Sallie hopes that in and out of the holidays,
an immune response in your small intestine. “When Beth was those with food allergies will receive as much support from friends
finally diagnosed, I knew I had a lot of her symptoms,” said Sallie. and family as she has since she cut gluten out of her diet. In Sallie’s
Knowing celiac is genetically predisposed, Sallie decided to remove words, “The bottom line for someone who has any sort of allergy
gluten from her diet as well. issue is to have a kind heart.”

GF Christmas in July Salad Dressing half. Toss broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, and
1 cup mayonnaise onion in large bowl.
(Serves 6-8) 5.3 ounces plain Greek yogurt 3. Steam corn in covered microwave dish
1 large bunch broccoli 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside to
1 red pepper 1 tablespoon sugar cool.
1 orange pepper 1. Wash and cut broccoli into very small 4. Chop cheese into tiny cubes, and add
1 yellow pepper “trees.” Steam broccoli in covered micro- to vegetables along with walnuts and
2 cups cherry or variety blend tomatoes wave dish with 1/4 cup water for 3 minutes. cooled corn.
1 cup sweet onion, finely chopped Immediately drain, rinse with cool water, 5. To make dressing, thoroughly combine
1 cup sweet baby gold and white corn and continue to cool in bowl of ice and cold mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar and sugar.
1 cup chopped walnuts water. Set aside to drain in colander. Adjust vinegar and sugar to taste. Toss
1 cup Kerrygold Dubliner cheese 2. Wash and remove stems, seeds and with salad or serve on the side.
membranes from all peppers. Chop into
very small pieces. Slice larger tomatoes in

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Martini Madness

By Lynn Solomon

Ever experience “plate envy” while dining out in a restaurant? You look across the table and the grieving process
begins. You can’t believe food has become this important because you are actually mourning the loss of a menu item
that you almost ordered but that was ordered instead by your dining companion. Etiquette dictating, you confirm
suspicions that you “misordered” by asking for a bite. Dang! The food on your neighbor’s plate is way tastier and more
satisfying than yours. “How did I not see that coming?” you ask yourself.
For “The Best Bites on the Menu,” Tallahassee Woman samples dishes and drinks from local restaurants and offers
our take on what we believe to be the best things on the menu. Rather than say what not to order, we will simply hit
the highlights and hopefully help you avoid having to say, “Hey, looks like you really out-ordered me this time.”

Gin or vodka, shaken or stirred, dirty, bruised, dry or extra dry—martini speak is often heard at bars, lounges and parties
throughout the holidays. This season, the traditional gin, vodka and vermouth cocktail comes to life in new ways using festive
ingredients and flavors from the garden, some of which seem more at home on a plate than in a glass.
After gleening some local websites, we found some interesting martinis described by local mixologists and chefs, who concocted these
sweet and savory libations to help you celebrate the season. Cheers!

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2-ounces vanilla vodka
2-ounces white chocolate liqueur
1-ounce white crème de cacao
1-ounce half-and-half
Honey and coarse sanding sugar for
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Pour the honey into a shallow dish and
put the sanding sugar in another shallow
dish. Coat the rim of the glass in the
honey; then dip the rim in the sugar
to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the
vodka, white chocolate liqueur, crème de cacao
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